Obituaries
Thelma Yates
Jan 11, 2025
Thelma Yates, 98, of Williamsport, MD, formerly of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Williamsport Retirement Village.
Born on July 20, 1926 to Marshall and Nellie May (Layman) Croston. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, David O. Yates; son, David M. Yates; sisters, Betty L. Croston, Doris L. Bendle, and Blanche C. Bender;...
Paul Huff
Jan 11, 2025
Paul Douglas Huff, 71, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Martinsburg VA Hospital. He was a son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle.
Born August 5, 1953, in Frostburg, to the late James Huff and Ellen (Welsh) Huff. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Zach Huff, and a sister, Tina Lewis.
Paul was a track and field star...
Nathaniel Dye
Jan 10, 2025
Nathaniel A. Dye, 34, of Eckhart, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Born May 21, 1990 to William Dye and Brenda (Cameron) Dye. He is preceded in death by his father; brothers, William Dye II and John Dye Sr., grandparents, James and Hughlene Cameron and Jacob and Angie Dye.
Nathan attended Beall High School; he enjoyed writing stories and spending time...
Jason Wade Chapman
Jan 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jason Wade Chapman, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 42. A devoted son, a compassionate sibling, and an incredible father, Jason left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Born on May 6, 1982, in Cumberland, Maryland, Jason was a source of...
Larry Drees
Jan 7, 2025
Larry Joseph Drees, 75, of Meyersdale, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his residence.
Born on July 6, 1949 to Anthony Joseph Drees and Dessie Gertrude (Rosenburger) Drees. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Larry earned his bachelor's degree working as an Environmental Specialist for the CSX...
Laura Llewellyn
Jan 6, 2025
Laura Edna Llewellyn, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home, Grantsville, Md.
She was born on October 26, 1929 to the late Mary (Ross) and James A. Blubaugh. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Oscar "Red" Llewellyn Jr., her brother, Rev. James E. Blubaugh...
Barbara George
Jan 4, 2025
Barbara Kay George, 69, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at UPMC Somerset surrounded by family following complications from pneumonia.
Born on December 22, 1955, in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Olive (Ash) Maust.
Barb grew up in Berlin, PA, and was a 1973 graduate of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School.
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Gary Snyder
Jan 3, 2025
Gary Edward Snyder, 76, of Mount Savage passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Born August 14, 1948 in Sandpatch, PA, was the son of the late Allan and Ida Mae (Brown) Snyder. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Yates and brother-in-law, David Hutzell; sister-in-law, Sue Hutzell.
Gary graduated from Mt. Savage School in...
Norman A Easton III
Dec 31, 2024
Norman A. Easton III, 64, of Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at UPMC.
Born January 7, 1960 to Norman A. Easton II and Margaret J. (Skidmore) Green. He is preceded in death by his father and step-father, Eugene L. Twigg.
Norman was a member of Farrady Post 24 Son’s of the American Legion; his work as a contractor included...
Kevin Villa
Dec 30, 2024
Kevin James Villa, 62, of Frostburg passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born on April 16, 1062 to the late Norma (Wilhelm) and James Villa.
Kevin worked as a manager for numerous years at McDonalds and went onto work at Closet Maid. In his spare time he loved to ride his motorcycle.
Surviving are his significant other, Laura Spitzmas; son, Jamie Villa;...
James Condon
Dec 30, 2024
James Joseph Condon, 54 , born on March 26, 1970 died on December 30, 2024 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village, Frostburg, MD.
Jim is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Ann Condon and his father Edward James Condon; and two brothers Richard "Dickie" Easton, and William "Doug" Camp, of Fargo, ND.
Jim worked as a...
Maureen O'Donnell
Dec 28, 2024
Maureen O'Donnell June 10, 1958 – December 28, 2024It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen O'Donnell, who peacefully left us on December 28, 2024, at the age of 66.
Maureen was the devoted mother of Patrick O'Donnell, Brenden O'Donnell, and Kyle Macauley, and mother-in-law to Breanna Macauley. Her sons were the light of her life, and...
Pastor James R. Glass
Dec 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pastor James R. Glass, who went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024, at the age of 84. Surrounded by his loving family and friends, Jim peacefully entered his eternal home, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and unwavering service to God and his community.
Born on...
Beatrice Helen Yutzy
Dec 25, 2024
Beatrice Helen Yutzy, 91, passed on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 at her residence.
She leaves behind her children; Harold Yutzy Jr, Elmer Joseph Yutzy, Robert Ellsworth Yutzy, and Virginia Jane (Yutzy) McKenzie; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren; and her sisters, Amelia Finzel, Norma Jean Lavin, Frances Starcher, Alice Umphrey; and brother, Charles E. Jones.
Born on March 7,...
Margaret Elizabeth Bridges
Dec 24, 2024
With profound love and deep gratitude, we celebrate the life of Margaret Elizabeth Bridges, who passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at UPMC Cumberland, surrounded by love. Her 93 years were a blend of love, music, faith, and resilience.
Marg’s story began on February 20, 1931, in Hagerstown, MD, where she was born to Samuel and Bessie Bovey. At just...
John Devon Merrill
Dec 20, 2024
John Devon Merrill, 87, of Shaft, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Sterling Care Nursing Home.
Born September 3, 1937, to Lex Leo Merrill and Delores (Chaney) Merrill. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Merrill and Walter “Doc” Merrill; sisters in law, Marie Sigler and Patricia Leake.
John was a member of First English Baptist Church, he...
Michael A. Richmond
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Alan Richmond, 70, of Frostburg, MD passed away in the early hours of December 13th, 2024. He was born November 23rd, 1954.
Prior to retiring, he was a Master HVAC technician and enjoyed music, movies, technology, building wooden models and spending time with his granddaughter.
He was proceeded in death by his father, John Richmond. He is survived by his mother,...
Joan O'Rourke
Dec 8, 2024
Joan O'Rourke, 93, of Silver Spring, formally of Mount Savage passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Born on March 3, 1931 to the late Evelyn and Harold Cessna.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John J. O'Rourke; brother, Harold "Joe" Cessna and sister, Barbara Matucci.
Joan was a graduate of Beall High School and upon...
Marteni "Toni" Mary Mayo
Dec 4, 2024
Marteni “Toni” Mary Mayo, 77, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Born April 16, 1947, in Cumberland, Toni loved helping others, reading her bible and going to church at Independence Faith Baptist in Frostburg. She loved spending her time with family.
Surviving are her son, Roy Steele and daughters, Melissa Pierre and Sonya...
Robert Reuse
Nov 28, 2024
Robert (Bob) Reuse, 81, of Lavale, MD died at Mercy UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, November 28 2024.
Bob was born in Huntingdon, PA in 1943 to Raymond and Betty Reuse. Bob served for four years in the United States Airforce as a Private First Class. Bob was well known in LaVale as the owner and operator of the Maryland Discount...
