Obituaries

George Rinard

Nov 9, 2022

Dr. George Braden "Brad" Rinard, 66, passed away on November 9, 2022 at his home in Frostburg. Brad was born on April 29, 1956 in Cumberland, Maryland, to George William "Bill" Rinard and Colleen Elizabeth (Rexrode) Rinard.

Brad earned four degrees in math and computer science, from University of Utah and West Virginia University, and attended dental school at...

Peggy R. Taylor

Nov 6, 2022

 

Peggy R. Taylor, 97, of Midlothian passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

 

Born on August 17, 1925, in Frostburg to William H. Atkinson and Viola (Merrill) Atkinson. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Stanley L. Taylor; brothers, Ray Walker, George Walker, William Atkinson and John Atkinson; sisters, Ruth...

Margaret E. Mulligan

Nov 2, 2022

 

Margaret E. “Betty” Mulligan, 94, passed away on November 2, 2022, at Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center.

 

Born on September 3, 1928, to the late Lillian V. (Michaels) and William L. Blank Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Carl V. (Brownie) Mulligan and siblings, infant...

Evelyn Marie Rush

Oct 29, 2022

 

Evelyn Marie (Minick) Rush, 86, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at UMPC Western Maryland.

 

Born on June 26, 1936, to the late Larena McKenzie and raised by her grandmother, Edna Minick.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Rush; and six of her siblings.

 

Evelyn was a devout Catholic and...

George W. Stevens

Oct 27, 2022

 

George W. Stevens, 84, passed away October 27, 2022 surrounded by his wife and family. Born April 15, 1938, in Zihlman, he was the son of the late Allen and Alice (Hittle) Stevens. George was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne and Kenny and his sisters, Stella Stevens, Carol Bennett and Simone Dahl.

 

George was a U.S....

Paul H Knieriem

Oct 23, 2022

Paul H. Knieriem, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Mountain City Nursing Home.

Born on May 22, 1932, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg. He is the son of the late Henry H. Knieriem and Lillian (Zais) Knieriem. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Knieriem.

Surviving is his...

Sharon Ann Stakem

Oct 22, 2022

 

Sharon Ann (Hersick) Stakem, 71, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

 

Born on February 11, 1951 in Frostburg, MD and was the daughter of the late Estella (Robertson) and John Hersick. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas Stakem and brother-in-law, Charles “Chas”...

Bradley J. Barnes

Oct 10, 2022

 

Bradley J. Barnes (Brad)

 

age 44, died at home on October 10, 2022.  Born February 8th, 1978, he was the son of Roy W. Barnes of Midlothian, MD and Lorie (Loar) Bokschoten of Linden, VA.

 

Bradley was dearly loved by his wife, daughter, family and friends; he will be sorely missed by all that knew him.  Survived...

Sandra Lee Booth

Oct 7, 2022

Sandra Lee Booth, 73, of Mount Savage, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at her home.

 

Born on September 18, 1949 in Finzel, to the late Dorothy A. (Raley) and Charles L. Arnold. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Jackie A. Booth Sr.; sister, Bonnie Arnold Twigg and brother, Ralph “Fred” Arnold.

 

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Marie Caroline Dunn

Oct 4, 2022

 

Marie Caroline (Hadley) Dunn, 91, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

 

Born on February 27, 1931, to the late Mary D. (Albright) and Harry Hadley. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James N. Dunn.  

 

Marie graduated from Beall High...

Mary Eileen (Leenie) Baker McKenzie

Sep 29, 2022

Mary Eileen (Leenie) Baker McKenzie, of Frostburg passed away at home on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 

 

Born on October 14, 1961 in Frostburg.

 

Mary is proceeded in death by her parents, William (Bill) Sr. and Leona (Sissy) Baker, and her husband John (Pops) McKenzie.

 

Mrs. McKenzie was a homemaker, a loving mother and friend. Mary...

Robert Walter Laber

Sep 28, 2022

 

Robert Walter Laber, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.

 

He was a hard-working man who worked for the State Highway Administration for 35+ years and enjoyed the outdoors and reading.  

 

Robert leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 34 years, Judy Laber.

 

He will...

Joe L Lavin

Sep 7, 2022

Joe L. Lavin, 79, of National Pike, Frostburg, MD went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at UPMC.

 

Born July 18, 1943 in Finzel. He is preceded in death by his grandmother who raised him, Eliza L. Rosenberger; father, Dick Lavin and his mother, Iva Rosenberger Via.

 

Joe was in charge of Frostburg Memorial...

Sylvia Favila

Sep 6, 2022

Sylvia Favila passed on September 6, 2022, at the University of Maryland Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. She lived a rich and full life, and died peacefully with her daughters by her side. She was 87.

 

Sylvia was born in Frostburg, Maryland, the eldest child of Clifton Shirey and Mary Shirey Keiling. She earned a degree from Beall High School,...

Richard E. Lashley

Sep 4, 2022

 

Richard E. Lashley, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

 

Born on May 23, 1952, to the late Robert J. and Elva J. (Baker) Lashley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Robert Dale Lashley.

 

Richard was U.S. Army Veteran volunteer during Vietnam. He...

Leona Agnes Baker

Aug 30, 2022

 

Leona Agnes Baker, 86, of Frostburg, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

 

Born on June 8, 1936 in Frostburg to the late Marion J. Minnick and Mildred Ilene (Jefferies) Minnick. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Robert, James, Joseph, and Raymond Minnick.

 

Miss Baker was...

Mary JoAnn Arnold

Aug 29, 2022

 

Mary JoAnn Arnold, 87, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Mountain City Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

 

Born on May 26, 1935, to the late Alice (DeVault) and Albert Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Chester “Zack” Arnold and siblings, Harriet Payne, Virginia Warn and Robert Jenkins....

Deborah Ann Miller

Aug 27, 2022

 

Deborah Ann (Duckworth) Miller, 68, passed away on August 27, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

 

Born on August 7, 1954 to the late Mary (Edwards) and Charles Duckworth. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Miller.

 

Deborah had a passion for gardening and tending to her flowers.

 

Surviving are two daughters,...

Doris Dianne Rosenberger

Aug 25, 2022

Doris Dianne Rosenberger, 70, went home to Heaven to be with God after a valiant battle against an autoimmune disease.

 

She was born on July 26, 1952, in Frostburg, MD, to the late Edith “Dee Dee” (Haupt) and Carl Baker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by a brother, Dale Baker.

 

Surviving are her...

Emory Dayne Lancaster

Aug 25, 2022

Emory Dayne Lancaster age 93 of Frostburg MD passed away on August 25, 2022.

 

Born July 8, 1929 in Paw Paw, WV, he was the son of the late Russell Andrew and Martha Cornelia (Miller) Lancaster of Frostburg.  He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Andrew Lancaster and a granddaughter Dayna Renee Lancaster.

 

Mr. Lancaster was...