Obituaries

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

Dale Devon Murray, Sr., 80, of Vale Summit, Frostburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Born on May 11, 1941, to the late Clay Murray and Elise Fuller, he was the youngest of 18 siblings.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dale D....

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 &...

Mar 3, 2022

Surrounded by her loving family on Thursday morning March 3, 2022 Tausha Niccole (Harper) Smith departed her earthy home after answering the call of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who welcomed her with open arms.

Born on December 14, 1974 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the first of four children born to...

Feb 27, 2022

Melinda Sue Wilkinson, 44, of Garner, NC, previsouly from Frostburg passed away from a courageous battle of cancer on Sunday,  February 27, 2022.

Born on September 4, 1977, she was the daughter of Nancy Burgman and David Lee Norris.

In addition to her parents, Melinda is survived by her loving husband, Nathaniel Wilkinson; daughter, Katlin...

Feb 11, 2022

Donald Richard “Rich” Lowery, of Mount Savage, MD died on February 11, 2022 at UPMC in Cumberland surrounded by his family.

Rich was born June 4, 1939 in Ellerslie, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy A. Lowery and Dorothy (Hosselrode) Lowery and his brothers, Vernon and Jack Lowery.

Feb 10, 2022

Emma Jean Malloy, 89, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Devlin Manor Nursing Home.

Born on December 18, 1932 to the late Eula (Jones) and Edwin Frankenberry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence G. “Butler” Malloy; siblings, Carl Frankenberry, George Frankenberry, Robert Frankenberry and Virginia Crump and great-granddaughter,...

Feb 6, 2022

Rosemary P. Colmer, 103, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Born April 18, 1918 in National, MD she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. Nolan and Mary (Trainor) Nolan

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John Colmer, daughter, Anita Morgan;...

Feb 5, 2022

Judith “Judy” Ann Frances Tomlinson of LaVale, MD passed away at home on February 5, 2022.

Judy was born on May 12, 1942 at her family home in Frostburg, MD.  She was the daughter of Louise Wilhelm Robeson and Owen Blocher Robeson.  She attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Parochial School where she received the sacraments of...

Feb 4, 2022

Harold Lewis Rosenberger, 84, passed away at his resident on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Born on December 26, 1937 to the late Elsie (Broadwater) and Thomas Rosenberger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy M. Rosenberger.

Harold was a 1957 graduate of Beall High School and was self-employed...

Feb 4, 2022

Daniel Paul Mannick, 65, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, after a long illness at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD

Born January 9, 1957 in Frostburg to Kathryn Mendenhall and the late Raymond C. Mannick Sr. He is preceded in death by his father and his brother, Raymond C. Mannick Jr....

Feb 3, 2022

Donald Phillip Sines, 79 of Rawlings, passed peacefully the morning of February 3rd 2022.

Born December 16, 1942, in his family home within the beautiful forest of Savage River, he was the son of the late Virgil Sines and Hilda Sines (Broadwater). He was predeceased by his sister Alma Kroll.

Donald graduated from Bruce High...

Feb 1, 2022

Raymond W. Walker, 83, of Midlothian, Maryland, passed peacefully the morning of February 1, 2022  He saved time to say his farewells with many “I Love You” to his entire family before he slept away to meet his Lord and Savior. Born May 18, 1938 in Midlothian, he was the son of the late George W. Walker and Lillian...