Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

Mary Louise Oster , 81, of Frostburg, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born January 16, 1940 to the Harry Albert Robertson and Mildred Arbutis (Piper) Robertson. She is preceded in death by her parents; fiancé of 47 years, Gary Fay Blank; son, John F. Dorsey Jr.; brothers, Harry (Sonny) Robertson...

Nov 22, 2021

Virginia Lee Jenkins Myers, longtime Prince Georges’ County school teacher, precious mother and loving friend to all people and pets, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:48 am. Virginia was born in Frostburg, Maryland on July 6, 1931 and was the only child of the late Richard Glotfelty Jenkins and Helen Virginia...

Nov 20, 2021

Sandra K. Atkinson-Jones , lost her short courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2021.

Born on May 25, 1959 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Ronald L. Atkinson and Shirley J. Blank.

When Sandra was 15 years old she met William “Bill” Jones who went on to be the...

Nov 18, 2021

Jean (Jay) Harold DeLauter of Frostburg Maryland, passed away Thursday November 18th 2021. Born September 16th 1959, he was the son of the late Jean Sr. and Mary DeLauter.  He retired from CSX Cumberland Maryland. Jay was a kind and loving soul, he made friends everywhere he went. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and friend. He is...

Nov 8, 2021

Mark Allen Walls , 60, of Frostburg passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Born on May 31, 1961 to Clifford “Kip” Walls and the late Geraldine Walls (Holtzman).

In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Helen Walls and Alma Holtzman.

Mark was a life-long...

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Frances “Francie” (Best) Adams, 90, of Mount Savage, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Born August 4, 1931, in Mount Savage to the late Florence Y. and William L. Best.

In addition to her parents Francie is preceded by her husband, Thomas G. Adams Jr. and a brother, William F. Best. She is the...

Oct 27, 2021

Anna “Juanita” Mears, 83, of Frostburg, passed away on October 27, 2021 at her home.

Born on February 19, 1938, to the late Carl Lester and Mary Joseph (Fair) Hausrath. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Hausrath and sister, Freda Johns.

Juanita was a homemaker and enjoyed spending her free time...

Oct 18, 2021

William James Monahan, 79, of Frostburg died at his home on, October 18, 2021, surrounded by his family after a well fought battle with cancer.

Born on, January 21, 1942, to the late Raymond and Pearl Monahan.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by sister and brother-in-law, Ronnie and Ellanor Damewood.

Surviving are...

Oct 14, 2021

James Dale Williams Sr ., 83, of Frostburg, also known as “Jimmy Dale”, JD, Dad and Pappy passed away at his home on Thursday, October, 14, 2021. He fought a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on December 22, 1937 to the late Elizabeth “Bebe” (Hunter) and George Wellington Williams.

James...

Oct 9, 2021

Emily Marie Brehm, 22, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Born on November 14, 1998, to Jennifer Marie Tasker and James A. Brehm.

She is preceded in death by her stepsister, Courtney Marie Tasker; great aunt, Linda Peters; grandfathers, Zane Baker and Michael Peters

Emily was the best mom, friend and person...

Oct 7, 2021

Virgina L. Redman, 63, of Lonaconing passed away on October 7, 2021 at her home.

Born on April 28, 1958 in Cumberland to the late Willard and Charlotte (Reel) Hott. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Hott.

Surviving are daughter, Teresa Brant and husband Bill of Beall School Rd.; son, Charles...

Sep 27, 2021

Michael Louis Preston, 56, of Klondike passed away at his home on Monday, September, 27, 2021.

He was born on January 2, 1965 to the late William Preston and Mary “Sis” Preston.

In addition to his parent he is preceded by his wife, Mary Beth Preston.

Mike was a graduate of Beall High...

Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Siddappa Nagabhushan, age 77, of Frostburg, MD, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on the Youghiogheny Lake, Friday, August, 27, 2021. He was enjoying life to the fullest on his boat and doing what he loved.

Dr. Nagabhushan was born and raised in a small town outside of Bengaluru, India.  He is the second eldest...

Aug 25, 2021

Wanda Lee Binnix, of Frostburg, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Anna (Williams) Skidmore; great-grandmother Nellie Skidmore who also helped raise her; sister, Leona Ann Skidmore Collawn; five brothers, Harold "Sal" Skidmore, Clifton Skidmore, Frank Skidmore, Jack Skidmore,  and Thomas Skidmore

Wanda...

Aug 20, 2021

Bradley Shawn Winner, 36, passed away on August 20, 2021, unexpectedly at his new home in South Carolina.

Born on August 1, 1985, to Jerry Lee Winner and Cindy Merbaugh-Winner.

He is preceded in death by his father Jerry Lee Winner, maternal grandparents, Chuck and Joan Merbaugh, and paternal grandfather, Harry Winner.

Bradley...

Aug 18, 2021

Robert Lee Dugan Sr. passed away August 18 at the age of 89 with his family by side. The last few years were full of decline and health setbacks, but Bob faced them with the same stubborn and headstrong way he tackled all of life's trials, with his family and steadfast perseverance up until his last breath.

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Aug 14, 2021

Lori A. (Robertson) Brodbeck, 54, from Frostburg (Shaft) passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, following a three-week battle with complications from COVID. She is the daughter of Colleen (Tharp) Robertson Evans and the late John Melvin (Little Hun) Robertson.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter E. Tharp, and Wilma (Lancaster) Tharp, Melvin (Hun)...

Aug 10, 2021

James “Jim” Paul McFarland, 77, passed away on August 10, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1944, to the late Edgar and Jewelle (Dennison) McFarland.

Jim was the second-generation owner and operator of McFarland Candies where he continued to help his daughter and third generation owner, Cindy, to this day. Jim...

Aug 1, 2021

Melinda Kay Gordon, 52, of Mount Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 1, 2021.

Born on July 23, 1969 to Terry Richard and Sandra Kay Schrock. She is preceded in death by her father and infant son, Michael Dennison.

Melinda graduated from Beall High School and worked at Frostburg State University...