Obituaries

Oct 2, 2019

Jackie Allen Booth, Sr, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 02, 2019, at his home.

Born on April 26, 1949, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George Joseph and Louise Marie (Carr) Booth.

Jackie was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade.  He was awarded the Bronze...

Sep 28, 2019

Lloyd E. “Buddy” Wade, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 30, 1938, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Lloyd H. and Margaret E. (Aldridge) Wade.

Buddy was Episcopal by faith. Following graduation, he attended Cathermans’s Business School and was employed at Glass...

Sep 26, 2019

LeEsta M. Blank Skidmore, 87, of Leesburg, FL., formerly of Frostburg, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at AdventHealth-Waterman Hospital in Taveres, FL, after a brief, unexpected illness. Born February 22, 1932 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. “Fritz” Blank and Ida Mae (Williams) Blank.  She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Sep 19, 2019

Louis Paul “Louie” Femi, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at his home.

Born on December 28, 1952, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Louie and Dina (Rossi) Femi.

Louie was a graduate of the Police Academy and began his career at the LaVale Barrack.  He then transferred to Frostburg...

Sep 13, 2019

William C. Whetstone, 75, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on November 28, 1943, in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Mary Evelyn (Dayton) Whetstone.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clayton J. Whetstone; brothers,...

Sep 12, 2019

Lillian R. Adams, 96, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.

Born on January 21, 1923, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late Albert Charles and Lucy Mae (Frankenberry) Rice.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 8, 2019

Harold Franklin “Frank” Jenkins , 81, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 25, 1938, to the late Wilber James and Mary Genevieve Jenkins.  In addition to his parents he is preceded by his sister, Sandra Cook.

Frank was a 1956 graduate...

Sep 8, 2019

James Lewis Minick, 88, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the WMHS Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 27, 1931 in Finzel, to the late Arvel L. and Mary D. Minick.

Mr. Minick is a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of Divine Mercy St. Michael Parish and a member...

Sep 8, 2019

Earl Harvey Lepley, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born on November 8, 1926, in Mt. Savage, he was the son of the late Earl Theodore and Annie Mae (Delbrook) Lepley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Earl...

Sep 7, 2019

Bernard Anthony “Mac” McKenzie , 86, of Beall School Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on March 23, 1933, in Garrett Co., he was the son of the late Leo L. and Rella V. McKenzie.  In addition to his parents he is preceded by his brothers,...

Sep 1, 2019

Carolyn Mae “Suzy” Gibson, 81, formerly of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, surrounded by family.

Born on August 4, 1938, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Thelma Mae (Miller) Hyde.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carlie Jo...

Aug 24, 2019

Bronwen Betty Williams , 90, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her residence.

Born on March 16, 1929, at Miners Hospital, Frostburg, to the late Charles and Bronwen (Price) Williams

Ms. Williams was a member of First Congregational Church, Frostburg. She graduated from Beall High School in 1947 and...

Aug 17, 2019

Dennis Monahan , 79, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Saturday, August 17th, after a long illness. Born May 16, 1940 in Frostburg, he was the son of Edward and Rose (Miller) Monahan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his only brother, Derek Monahan. Dennis leaves behind his wife, Susan; sons,...

Aug 14, 2019

David J. “Beard” Weber, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, due to injuries from a fall in his home.

Born on April 30, 1955, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Patricia Alice McAteer-Taylor and Harold Joseph Weber.

David graduated from Bishop Walsh High School in 1974 and was retired...

Aug 2, 2019

Clyde E. “Gene”, “Spin” Kenney, 94, of Wellersburg, passed away Friday, August 02, 2019 at The Lions Center.

Born August 29, 1924 in Cumberland to the late Clyde F. and Amanda (Wiegand) Kenney. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Shirley A. (Brode) Kenney; sister, Margaret M. Hensel; son-in-law, Terry McKenzie, and step granddaughter,...

Aug 1, 2019

Nancy Jean (Johnson) Duckworth

of Cumberland, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Cumberland Healthcare Center.

Born June 12, 1940, in Frostburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Layman) Johnson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Floyd D....

Jul 29, 2019

Robert “Bob” Marshall Muir

69, of Frostburg passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Monday, July 29, 2019 due to Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on February 18, 1950 to the late John M. and Dorothy (Lehr) Muir. He is...

Jul 17, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Virginia Mills , 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Sterling Care Nursing Home in Frostburg.

Born on April 3, 1926, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Givigliano) Taccino.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband Joseph “Joe”...

Jul 16, 2019

Helena C. Robinette, 108, of Mt. Savage passed away on July 16, 2019 at Goodwill Retirement Community surrounded by her family.

Born on August 10, 1910, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of Daniel and Anna (Bennett) Bridges.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Louis H. Robinette;...

Jul 11, 2019

Paul Edward Wiland, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.

Born on December 5, 1928, in New Germany, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucy (Martin) Wiland.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Vera...