Obituaries

Nov 14, 2019

James E. “Pokey” Ward, Jr, 82, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center with his son at his side.

Born on January 24, 1937, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James Edward and Leona (Pressman) Ward.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Nov 13, 2019

Jackson Everett Buehner Minnick passed on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Born on October 2, 2019, he was the son of Andrew Minnick and Katie Buehner of Frostburg.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Raymond Minnick, Robert and Frances Buehner and Earl and Barbara Schlegel.

Jackson was loved by all who met...

Nov 12, 2019

Dorothy May McKenzie , of Beall School Road, Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at her residence.

Born on April 24, 1939, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Smith) Matthews.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Raymond, David, Robert, Lewis and Kenny...

Nov 8, 2019

Idella May Diggs, 92, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.

Born on April 14, 1927, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Gertrude (Jackson) Harper.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Vincent A. Diggs;...

Nov 7, 2019

William Joseph Seibert died November 7, 2019.

Mr. Seibert was born October 22, 1939 in Eckhart Mines, Maryland, to William Jacob Seibert and Cecilia Monahan Seibert.  Bill’s father worked in the coal mines, as did many men in that area.  His father was a caller at the Saturday square dances in town. Bill accompanied his dad to...

Nov 4, 2019

Larry D. McKenzie, 72, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 04, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Murrell and Edna McKenzie.

Mr. McKenzie owned and operated the Cash Valley Auto and Self-Storage. He was an avid hunter...

Nov 3, 2019

Janice Kaye Vought , 77, of Midlothian, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at home as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Born February 12, 1942, in Midlothian, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Keister. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James Vought, a son-in-law,...

Oct 29, 2019

Betty L. MacMillan , 90, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on March 22, 1929, in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Idella (Festerman) McKnight.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by...

Oct 28, 2019

Judy Myers, 78, of Eckhart, MD, died October 28, 2019, at the Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home in Grantsville, MD.

Judy was born on October 11, 1940, in Korea, and later became a United States citizen.

She was employed by Aramark at Frostburg State University for over 25 years.  She cared deeply for the students and...

Oct 26, 2019

William Robert Cuthbertson,78, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Born February 27, 1941, at his grandparent’s house in Carlos, MD, he was the son of the late Melvin and Bernadine (Kenney) Cuthbertson.  In addition to his parents, two brothers, David and John Cuthbertson, and two sisters,...

Oct 19, 2019

Esther S. Wampler, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Warrenton, VA.

Born on February 16, 1926, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Serafina (Santoro) Acre.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Acre and Michael Acre; and brother-in-law, William Burger....

Oct 19, 2019

Robert L. Coburn, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on October 26, 1946, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George Junior and Helen Elizabeth (Lashbaugh) Coburn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Georgie and Roger...

Oct 16, 2019

Tye River Werner died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at West Virginia University Hospital.

Born September 3, 2019, he was the son of Tina Marie Werner of Frostburg, MD, and Dustin Allen Hill of Cresaptown, MD.

Tye spent his short life at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by family,...

Oct 15, 2019

Virginia Lee Miller, 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Egle Nursing Home.

Born on October 15, 1921, in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late David and Sarah Alice (Porter) Kreitzburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Ab” Miller; sisters, Hazel Miller and...

Oct 14, 2019

Ronal Lee Smith, 81, of Frostburg, passed away on October 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on September 29, 1938, to the late John J. and Mary M. (Ware) Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded by a brother, John “Jackie” Smith.

Ronal was a master barber and owned...

Oct 3, 2019

Stanley Edward “Butch” Neat, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on September 10, 1942, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Edward Stanley and Wanda (Walker) Neat.

Butch was a graduate of Fort Hill High School.  He worked as a tractor-trailer driver until his retirement....

Oct 3, 2019

Susan Steiding “Susie” Baker, 71, of Frostburg, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center with loved ones at her side.

Susan was born on January 14, 1948, to the late John and Virginia (Mason) Steiding. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years,...

Oct 3, 2019

William F. “Billy” Henaghan, 56, of Bowie, MD, formerly of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019, with the love of his life for 35 years (married for 25 years), Mary Pratt-Henaghan, by his side, after undergoing treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born on November 13, 1962, in Cumberland,...