Obituaries
Elizabeth A. Shaffer
Nov 19, 2024
Elizabeth A. (Norris) Shaffer, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Dawnview Nursing Home.
Born November 9, 1936, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late William H. “Tuck” Sr. and Josephine Mae (Werner) Norris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Shaffer; brothers William Norris, Jr., Francis Norris,...
Mary Garlitz
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Germaine Garlitz, 87, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence.
Born on January 7, 1937 in Frostburg to Robert Pressman and Anna (Broderick) Pressman. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Thomas Garlitz, infant son, Bradley, great grandson, Karter.
Surviving are daughters, Marsha and husband Jim Beechie Jr., Barb and husband Adam Fazenbaker, Janice...
George Pugh
Nov 15, 2024
George Raymond Pugh, 79, of Eckhart, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born on April 24, 1945 in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late George R. and Rae (Thomas) Pugh. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Pugh.
George graduated from Beall High School,...
Toby Feddis
Nov 11, 2024
Toby Morrissey (Durst) Feddis, 86, passed away on November 11, 2024 at UPMC Western MD with her children by her side.
Toby was the daughter of, Margaret and Bernard Morrissey.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Durst and Dr. Robert "Robin" Feddis.
Toby had a Master of Education and worked in the Allegany...
Shirley Marie Winner
Nov 7, 2024
Shirley Marie (Drees) Winner, 90, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at UMPC Western Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Anthony Joseph Drees and Dessie Gertrude (Rosenburger) Drees; son, Robert “Bobby” Winner; siblings, Stanley Drees, Jimmy Drees, Anna Lynch, Margaret Baer, Mary Jane Burdock, and Anthony Drees.
Mrs. Winner was a homemaker and loved her flowers and...
Creade Victor Brodie Sr.
Nov 6, 2024
Creade V. Brodie Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, at the age of 87. His loss is deeply felt by those who knew him, but his remarkable legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate to share his journey.
Born on August 2,...
Harry B. Lewis Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Harry Barnard Lewis Jr., 67, of Eckhart, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Mountain City Health Care and Rehab.
Born July 14, 1957, to the late, Harry B. Sr. and Mary U. (Chabot) Lewis.
Harry is a 1975 graduate of Beall High School. He was a carpenter and restored furniture. When he wasn’t working, he loved camping...
Mary Josephine Whitaker
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Josephine Whitaker, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 29, 1939, in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Joe and Mildred McGowan. Also preceded by her husband, Carl Whitaker; brother, Joe McGowan; and sister, Karen Rice.
Mary and Carl spent a lot of time at Deep Creek Lake, the farm and being...
Thomas Edward Kilduff Sr.
Oct 27, 2024
Thomas Edward Kilduff, 75, passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024, at his home in Mt. Savage, MD.
Born on June 10, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Kilduff and Rose Marie (Fannon) Kilduff.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Kilduff) Morse.
Mr. Kilduff was a member of...
Vincent Martirano
Oct 26, 2024
Vincent "Jim" Eugene Martirano, 87, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Born on February 17, 1937, the son of the late Michael J. and Mary Susan (Zumpano) Martirano.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by five sisters, Theresa Kotcho, Mary Martirano, Florence Acre, Delphine Vienna Wilson, and Frances Sponaugle; three brothers, Joseph Martirano Sr., Augustine...
Larry A. Layton
Oct 25, 2024
Larry A. Layton, passed away peacefully, on October 25, 2024 at 4:26 am, at Meritus Health Hospital in Hagerstown, MD. He had been a resident at Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown, MD almost 2 years as a resident in their Long Term Care facility.
Larry was born on December 20, 1952, at Miners Hospital, in Frostburg.
Larry was a unique individual...
Chandler Sperry
Oct 14, 2024
Chandler Nile Sperry, 24, of Frostburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Preceding him in death are his grandfathers, Glenn Nile Sperry Jr. and James R. Femi.
Chandler was a loving father and spouse who didn't mind getting his hands dirty working to provide for his family every day. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes at his home track being Promised...
Helen Elizabeth (Clark) Drees
Oct 10, 2024
Helen Drees ,of Finzel, passed peacefully at Sterling Care Frostburg Village on October 10, 2024, at the age of 97. Helen was born on February 26, 1927, in Frostburg.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Franklin Drees; parents, George and Elsie (LaRue) Clark; and siblings, Martha Robeson, Brenda Renney, Florence Rizer, Alice Spataro, and Virginia Arnone. She was...
Alice Neubiser
Sep 27, 2024
Alice Regina Neubiser, 82, of Wellersburg passed away on Friday, September 27th at Sterling Care Frostburg village.
Born on April 16, 1942 to the late Joseph and Eva (Pryor) Morgan in Cumberland, MD
She was proceeded in death by her son, Joseph R. Neubiser, her brothers, Joseph, James, and Gerald Morgan, and her sisters, Helen Petenbrink, Rosemary Wilson, and Delores Lease and...
Donna Carder
Sep 26, 2024
Donna Rae Carder, 70, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at UMPC Western Maryland surrounded by her family.
Born September 27, 1953, to the late Allen and Mabel (Cotton) Clark. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gail Clark.
Donna was the heart of the family keeping everyone together and always taking care of everyone and putting...
George Truly
Sep 23, 2024
George "Tim" Regis Truly, 81, formally of Frostburg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024 at UM Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Belair, MD surrounded by his family.
Born on May 8, 1943, to the late Delores Rose Truly Thompson and George S. Truly.
Tim's love for teaching became a realty after he graduated from college with a master's degree in mathematics...
Margaret R. Whitehead
Sep 23, 2024
Margaret “Peggie” (Carter) Whitehead, 84, of Morantown, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Peace Healthcare Mountain City Center, Frostburg. Born April 5, 1940 in Mt. Savage, she was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Sarah (Miller) Carter; husband Dale; infant son, Brian; siblings Joseph Carter, Rosemary (Shockey), Sally (Tuscanco), John Carter, Ann (Martirano), Tom...
Wally Morgan
Sep 17, 2024
Wally G. Morgan, 71, of Klondike passed away on Tuesday, September, 17, 2024.
Born on September 25, 1952 to Kenneth G. and Gertrude E. (Duckworth) Morgan. In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by his brother, Isaac W. Morgan; sister, Darlene Wills and brother-in-law, Roger L. Wilson.
Wally was well know guy throughout the community and well like by...
Lois Gray
Sep 11, 2024
Lois Ann (White) Gray, 80, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Born on July 18, 1944 to the late Mary Ann (Paige) and Milton L. White. In addition to her parents she is proceeded in death by her husband, Jimmie Gray; sons, Eric Lamont Streeter and Breck Charles White; brothers, Robert White,...
Thomas Richards
Sep 11, 2024
Thomas Richards, 89, of Frostburg, passed away on September 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Carlos on February 4, 1935, to the late Wilbert and Goldie (Winters) Richards.
Tom was lucky in that he lived a long life. He graduated from Beall High School in1953 and served in the U.S. Army. In his early years, he enjoyed...
