Obituaries
Nellie Hetz
Sep 9, 2024
Nellie Catherine Hetz, 86, formally of Avilton MD, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehab.
Born on April 18, 1938 she was the daughter of the late William Hetz and Ida (Garlitz). She is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Edward, Lawrence and Bernard; 3 sisters, Alice, Evelyn and Edith. Nellie was the last surviving...
Chad Albright
Sep 5, 2024
Chad E. Albright, 41, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at Virgina Commonwealth University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with end stage liver failure.
Chad was born on his mom mom's birthday, March 23rd, 1983, in Cumberland, Maryland. He was the son of the late Edward Albright (Debbie), and Donna (Fazenbaker) Glass (Gene)....
Vickie Jane Miller
Aug 31, 2024
Vickie Jane Miller, a beloved sister and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Salisbury, PA, formerly from, LaVale, at the age of 74.
Born on May 17, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, to the late William Edward and Betty Lee (Snyder) Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded by her sister, Linda Diane Keefauver.
Vickie's impact on those...
Karen S. Failinger
Aug 29, 2024
Karen Sue Failinger, age 63, formerly of Frostburg, died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. She was a resident there for the past 3 1/2 years. Karen was born on June 12, 1961 to the late Kermit (Jake) Failinger and Thelma (Beanie) Marsh Failinger. Karen was the second of three daughters.
Karen shared her birthday with...
Camden Whetstone
Aug 24, 2024
Camden Wyatt Whetstone, 29 days old, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at WVU Children's Hospital from complications of a rare genetic disorder.
Camden was blessed to be with us for a short time and his life was filled with love
Surviving are his parents Katelyn (Dever) and Jack Whetstone; sister, Parker; maternal grandparents, Christa and Troy Mast; paternal grandparents, Jackie...
Jacob N. Landis
2024
On August 19th, 2024 - Jacob Landis, 39 of Morgantown, WV followed the sun one last time. How could one compose an epitaph to adequately reflect the life of a person whose glow reached as wide as that of the supermoon on his last earthly day? The footprints he leaves in Morgantown, WV; Mount Savage & Frostburg, MD; Germany; and...
Lawrence Bendle
Aug 19, 2024
Lawrence Allen Bendle, 65, of Frostburg, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at his residence.
Born February 7, 1959 to the late Lawrence Bendle and Doris L. (Croston) Bendle. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Terri Robinson, nephew, Tyler Bendle, and pup, Pettie. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Larry was a life member of...
Beulah Stakem
Aug 17, 2024
Beulah Rose Stakem, 93, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Lions Center.
Born October 15, 1930, on her family farm in Salisbury, Pa.to the late George C. Weimer and Rose (Warnick) Weimer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Vernan Stakem. Her parents; brother, Bernard L. Weimer and his wife Virginia and sister,...
Robert Harden
Aug 17, 2024
Robert Barnard Harden, 59, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence.
Born to the late J. William "Buck" Harden and Evelyn Colleen (Smith) Harden.
Bob was a 1982 graduate from Bishop Walsh High School, graduate from Frostburg State University with a major in Speech Communications/Stage Theatre and minor in Business Science, and a graduate of Mendenhall School of...
Joseph Metz
Aug 17, 2024
Joseph William Metz, 85, of Vale Summit, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at UMPC Western Maryland.
Born March 26, 1939, in Westernport, MD to Joseph Metz and Florence (Jones) Metz.
Joseph attended Beall High School where he participated in basketball, baseball and soccer. He graduated in 1957. He married Elizabeth Smith, November 4, 1961, and they had two daughters.
Joseph joined Kelly...
William Birch Livingston Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
William Birch Livingston Jr., 81, of Boonsboro, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Born March 4, 1943, in Frostburg, to the late Emily (Wampler) King and William Livingston Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his step mother, Ruth (Hahn) Livingston, brothers, Joe P. Livingston and Dwight Godlove as well as two siblings that...
Gerald M. Phillips
Aug 5, 2024
Gerald “Jerico” M. Phillips passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at UPMC Western MD Hospital surrounded by family.
Born on February 25, 1947 to the late Phyllis and Gerald A. Phillips.
Jerry was a member of Mountain Lodge #99 A.F. & A.M. and Scottish Rite. He always enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling, golfing and the occasional golf lesson for...
Robert L. Dugan Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Robert "Bob" L. Dugan, Jr., aka "Dugie", 70, of Frostburg, MD passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born March 23, 1954 in California, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Helene J. (Gray) Dugan.
Bob had many passions in his life. He graduated from Beall High School where he...
Nancy and Jim Crawley
Jul 31, 2024
Nancy and Jim Crawley were never far apart from each other in life. Even in death, they were never far apart; Nancy passing on July 4, 2024, and Jim passing on July 31, 2024. They devoted those years together in service to thousands of students and athletes. Jim devoted over 50 years of teaching and coaching to his resume. Prior...
James Patrick Shertzer
Jul 27, 2024
James (Jim) Patrick Shertzer, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at UMPC Western Maryland Hospital with his family at his side.
Born on May 26, 1940, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late William Jennings and Margaret (Byrnes) Shertzer.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Theresa Kallmyer; brothers, John Shertzer...
William Emerick
Jul 13, 2024
William J. Emerick, 76, passed away on July 13, 2024.
Born on December 21, 1947 to the late Margaret "Chip" Emerick. In addition to his mother, he is proceeded in death by a brother, Ronald "Tojo" Emerick and sister, Rosemarie Emerick.
He was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Savage High School and attend St. Patrick's Church of Mt....
Susan Mickey
Jul 11, 2024
Susan A Mickey, 85, of Milford OH, formerly of Cumberland MD, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2024
She was born on February 23, 1939 in Frostburg, MD. Mrs Mickey was the daughter of the late William S. Wiebrecht and Edith (Staup) Wiebrecht.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar...
William Simons
Jul 10, 2024
William Allen Simons, 66, went to be with his lord and savior, and friends and family that passed before him. William was called home on Thursday, July 10, 2024.
Born on August 21, 1957 to the late Jean Isabel (Morgan) and Ward Warren Simons. In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by two daughters, Rachel Jean Simons and...
Janet Stevens
Jul 8, 2024
Janet Marie (Martens) Stevens, 62, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born on July 23, 1961, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Nancy (Baker) Martens and the late Carl Martens. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Stevens, in 2020; son, Alex Stevens, in...
Marshall L. Caton
Jul 4, 2024
Marshall L. Caton, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.
Born, June 8, 1930, in Frostburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Marshall and Betty Ann Caton.
Marshall retired from Giant, as a meat cutter and a member of Local #400 AFL/CIO. He also owned and operated Dutch Butcher Shop in...
