Obituaries
Nancy Wolford
Aug 23, 2020
Nancy L. Wolford, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born on February 22, 1956, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Charles Leo Westfall and Shirley (Weicht) Bender.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Howard Bender, and special aunt and...
Brian Malloy
Aug 22, 2020
Brian George Malloy, 60, following a courageous nine-month battle with Stage IV lung cancer, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland while holding the hands of his wife and daughter. Born at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland on November 19, 1959, Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Francis Malloy and...
Jean Gracie
Aug 21, 2020
Jean Gracie, 98, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Hearth Stone Nursing and Rehab Center, formerly called Lions Center.
Born on June 16, 1922, in Boynton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Blanche (Seiler) Blough.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...
James Miller
Aug 13, 2020
James W. Miller, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his residence in Little Orleans.
Born on November 22, 1964, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James B. and L. Darlene (Beeman) Miller.
James was a football player at Beall High School, where he graduated in 1982. He studied auto...
Martha DeVault
Aug 9, 2020
Martha Edna Hott Leatherman DeVault, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Egle Nursing Home.
Born on December 24, 1922, in Carlos, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Edith (Stevenson) Hott.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold “Jack” Leatherman and...
Betty Kroll
Jul 30, 2020
Betty (Brenneman) Kroll, 71, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness.
Born on March 12, 1949, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Helena (Stark) Brenneman, of Grantsville.
Betty was a graduate of Northern Garrett High School. She had previously worked...
Thomas Femi
Jul 15, 2020
Thomas Eugene Femi, 44, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Born on March 24, 1976, in Cumberland, he was the son of Donna Marie (Jones) Femi and the late Francis Eugene “Tom” Femi.
Tom was a hard worker who was in the construction industry most of his life and enjoyed bowling and shooting pool. ...
Frederick DeVore
Jul 13, 2020
Frederick C. DeVore , 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.
Born on June 27, 1938, in Westernport, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Smith) DeVore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard...
Jay Stevens
Jul 12, 2020
Jay Arthur Stevens, 64, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on February 26, 1956, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Arthur A. and Kathryn (Wonn) Stevens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Alexander Arthur Stevens in...
LaVerne Bridges
Jul 12, 2020
LaVerne Elizabeth “Weslow” Bridges
Born at home in Frostburg on May 27, 1934, to the late Elmer and Anna May Weslow.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her Husband, Robert “Bridgie” Bridges; Sister, Anna Rankin, Brother, William “Fred” Weslow and two very dear friends, Jane Shook and Grace...
Mary Whiteman
Jul 12, 2020
Mary C. (Porter) Whiteman, 100, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2020 at Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born July 15, 1920 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna B. (Cronin) Porter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul W....
Ronald Emerick
Jul 12, 2020
Ronald “Tojo” Emerick, 77, passed away on June 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Emerick and a sister he was exceptionally close with, Rose Emerick.
Tojo was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, life time member of the...
Anthony "Tony" McKenzie
Jul 12, 2020
Anthony “Tony” F. McKenzie of Hollywood, MD died at home on July 5, 2020 at the age of 78 after a long battle with dementia. The son of Fred and Grace McKenzie, he was born October 6, 1942 on a kitchen table in Oakland, Md. He graduated from LaSalle High School in Cumberland in 1961. He moved to St....
Doris Taccino
Jul 11, 2020
Doris Jean Taccino, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, surrounded by family.
Born on April 7, 1933, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Lydia Alda (Meese) Layman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Samuel M. Layman and...
Elaine Pressman
Jul 7, 2020
Elaine Sue "Sparky" Pressman, 92, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Sterling Care with family by her side.
Born on July 9, 1927, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Baker and Veda (Green) Folk.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Lilly Fike
Jul 7, 2020
Lilly Catherine (Drees) Fike passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village. She was born October 29, 1921.
Lilly was preceded in death by her husband Ray Fike; parents, George and Dessa (Minnick) Drees; sisters, Evelyn, Irene and Evelena; and brother Ervin.
Lilly was a devoted housewife and mother...
John Goldsworthy
Jul 2, 2020
John “Goldie” Goldsworthy
58, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside, in Pittsburgh.
Born on July 18, 1961 in Frostburg MD, he was the son of the late Richard James and Ellen Marie (Devlin) Goldsworthy.
In addition to his parents, he...
Jeremy Livesay
Jul 1, 2020
Jeremy Scott Livesay , 41, of Frostburg was called home to his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2020.
Born on June 21, 1979, Jeremy was the son of Janet Livesay and the late Lawrence Livesay.
He is survived by his beloved son, Jaden Livesay and Charlie Carter who he loved as his...
Maynard Mayo
Jun 29, 2020
Maynard Ray “Bob” Mayo, 90, formerly of Frostburg, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Doey’s Hospice House in Hagerstown.
Born on April 28, 1930 in Milo, Maine, he was the son of the late Albert and Saddie (Boyd) Mayo. He was one of 16 children.
Bob was a 20-year veteran of the U.S....
Arnold Myers
Jun 28, 2020
Arnold Annan Myers, 70, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 13, 1950, in Essex, MD, he was the son of the late Aubry Annan and Queen Avanell (Kerr) Myers.
Arnold was a manager at Denny’s in LaVale...
