Obituaries

May 17, 2022

Linda Gertrude Mackay, 80, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Born on March 20, 1942, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Joan (Smouse) Shuey and granddaughter of the late John “Popeye” and Emma (Jenkins)...

May 14, 2022

Mary Antonietta Peretti, 93, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by family.

Born December 13, 1928, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg, she was the daughter to the late Enrico and Antonietta (Ruffo) Peretti. Preceded in death by her brothers, Augustine Joseph, Joseph Enrico, and Francis Philip; sisters-in-law, Erma Jean, Mary, and Dee; grandnephew,...

May 11, 2022

Leannah Mae (Martens) Williams “Nonie”, 81, of Frostburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Peace Health at Lions Center.

Born on September 14, 1940 to the late Eleanor and Franklin Martens.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Dale Williams Sr. (10/14/2021) and brother-in-law,...

May 8, 2022

Donald W. “Donnie” Jackson, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded at home by his loved ones.

Born June 13, 1942, in Frostburg, he was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A. Jackson Jr. and Geraldine Jackson; his fraternal twin brother, Ronald Jackson; and a son, Donald “Duke” Washington...

May 7, 2022

William E. Brode Jr. peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.

Born on October 15, 1960, he was the loving son of Mary Beulah (Finzel) and William E. Brode Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Bill was a...

May 6, 2022

Donna Jean McMurdo, formerly of Frostburg and Mt. Airy, died Friday, May 6, 2022.

Born November 23, 1936.

She was the wife of Daniel J. McMurdo Sr. for 58 years; Beloved by her daughter, Tammie A. McMurdo-Cogswell and husband Neal; her son, Daniel J. McMurdo Jr. and wife Rose; her grandchildren, Julia E. Suthard and...

May 5, 2022

Evelyn Marie Skidmore passed away at her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022

Born on March 21, 1935, to the late Charles E. and Frances (Sivic) Wright. In addition to her parent she is preceded by her husband, Richard V. “Ted” Skidmore; son, Gregory Cecil Skidmore; and brother, John E. Wright.

Mrs. Skidmore...

May 2, 2022

In the wee hours of a rainy, foggy morning in May, the month of Mary, the Gates of Heaven opened with a roar of thunder welcoming our precious mother into the arms of God.

Mary Cecelia (Mullaney) Logsdon, 93, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab Center, three months shy of...

Apr 22, 2022

Orpha Violet Webber, 90, of Frostburg, died at home on Friday, April 22, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born in Salineville, Ohio she was the daughter of John and Violet Hoey both of Salineville Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Al and sister -in- law, Barbara Jo (Joie) Scullion.

Orpha graduated from...

Apr 20, 2022

Cathy J. Crowe, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on April 17, 1964 to Catherine (Atkinson) and Richard “Dick” Connor.

She is preceded in death by her father, Richard “Dick” Connor.

Cathy retired from Frostburg Pharma Care as a pharmacy tech and was a...

Apr 20, 2022

JoAnne Linda Wilt , 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on February 23, 1959, to the late Joan G. (Whitenmore) and Garnet V. Wheeler Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her granddaughter, Shandy Kessner.

JoAnne worked in the disability field for...

Apr 18, 2022

TOGETHER AGAIN

Hazel M. McKenzie, 83, of Finzel passed away on April 18, 2022, at Sterling Care Nursing Center.

Born on February 3, 1939, to the late Grace B. and Royal Desales McKenzie.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Flooze” McKenzie; son, Kerry E. McKenzie;...

Apr 14, 2022

John Thomas McKenzie, 81, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Thursday April 14, 2022 at Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center.   Born September 24, 1940 in Finzel, Maryland. John was the son of the late Thomas Franklin and Helen Lucinda (Caton) McKenzie.   He was also preceded in death by his spouse, Linda June (Blair) McKenzie and brother,...

Apr 5, 2022

James W. Kelly, Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

James was born in Clarksburg, WV in 1945 to the late James Frederick Kelly and Sara Irene (Ellenberger) Kelly. In addition to his parents he is preceded by his sister, Mary Alice Kelly. He is the last surviving member...

Mar 30, 2022

James Dale Purbaugh JR. (also known as Jim or Jimmy) passed away on March 30, 2022.

Born on January 28, 1967, he is the son of the late Beverly (McKenzie) and James D. Purbaugh Sr.

Jim was a graduate of Beall High School and the Career Center class of 85. He learned trade work and...

Mar 29, 2022

James “Jamie” Brian Cutter, 51, passed away on March 29, 2022 at his home.

He was Born on August 3rd, 1970.

Jamie graduated from Beall Highschool in 1988. He was a member of the 1987 Beall High State Champion wrestling team. In 1987 he finished 2nd in the state and in 1988 he finished 4th...

Mar 19, 2022

Thomas Dale Bridges, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

Born on November 9, 1954, in Barrelville, MD. He was the son of the late Cecil William Bridges and Verna (Collins) Bridges. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2022

Stanley J. Raley, 78, of Frostburg, went to be with his Lord & Savior on March 14, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital with his wife by his side.

Born on February 9, 1944, he is the son of the late Thelma E. and Raymond A. Raley.

Stanley was a member of Frostburg Covenant Brethren...

Mar 12, 2022

Margaret F. (Jones) Speir, 94, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Born in Shaft, MD on April 29, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Whitehead) Jones.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years James Speir (June 30, 1945);...

Mar 9, 2022

Hattie Jean Brode, 94 years old went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She died at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.  I have fought the good fight.  I have finished the race.  I have kept the faith.

Born December 26, 1927 in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Josiah &...