Obituaries
Linda Diana McKenzie
Dec 23, 2024
Linda Diana (Grabenstein) McKenzie, 70, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was the daughter of Robert James Grabenstein and Ruth Virginia (McCormick) Grabenstein, Frostburg, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Robert Joseph Grabenstein, Frostburg; and one daughter Laura Ashley (McKenzie) Pingatore and husband Nicholas of Frederick.
Linda graduated from Beall...
John Devon Merrill
Dec 20, 2024
John Devon Merrill, 87, of Shaft, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Sterling Care Nursing Home.
Born September 3, 1937, to Lex Leo Merrill and Delores (Chaney) Merrill. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Merrill and Walter “Doc” Merrill; sisters in law, Marie Sigler and Patricia Leake.
John was a member of First English Baptist Church, he...
Michael A. Richmond
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Alan Richmond, 70, of Frostburg, MD passed away in the early hours of December 13th, 2024. He was born November 23rd, 1954.
Prior to retiring, he was a Master HVAC technician and enjoyed music, movies, technology, building wooden models and spending time with his granddaughter.
He was proceeded in death by his father, John Richmond. He is survived by his mother,...
Joan O'Rourke
Dec 8, 2024
Joan O'Rourke, 93, of Silver Spring, formally of Mount Savage passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Born on March 3, 1931 to the late Evelyn and Harold Cessna.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John J. O'Rourke; brother, Harold "Joe" Cessna and sister, Barbara Matucci.
Joan was a graduate of Beall High School and upon...
Marteni "Toni" Mary Mayo
Dec 4, 2024
Marteni “Toni” Mary Mayo, 77, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Born April 16, 1947, in Cumberland, Toni loved helping others, reading her bible and going to church at Independence Faith Baptist in Frostburg. She loved spending her time with family.
Surviving are her son, Roy Steele and daughters, Melissa Pierre and Sonya...
Robert Reuse
Nov 28, 2024
Robert (Bob) Reuse, 81, of Lavale, MD died at Mercy UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, November 28 2024.
Bob was born in Huntingdon, PA in 1943 to Raymond and Betty Reuse. Bob served for four years in the United States Airforce as a Private First Class. Bob was well known in LaVale as the owner and operator of the Maryland Discount...
Charles Moffatt
Nov 26, 2024
Charles "Denny" Moffatt, Sr., 78, of Frostburg, MD, and formerly of Lonaconing, MD, passed away on November 26, 2024. Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today (Just a simple soldier).
Born on February 9, 1946, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Edward "Chill" Moffatt and Elsie Hobel Moffatt. He was...
James William Cline
Nov 23, 2024
James William Cline, 86, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Sterling Care of Frostburg.
Born September 26, 1938, to the late Patrick and Nellie (Dentinger) Cline. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Rose Cline.
James was a graduate of LaSalle High School and a U.S. Marine veteran during the Cold War. He was a member...
John F. Bartles Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
John Frederick Bartles, Jr., 89, of Frostburg, MD, a beloved father, cherished community member, and passionate entrepreneur, passed away November 20th, 2024 at UPMC Western Maryland.
John was born March 22nd, 1935, in Cumberland, MD. He was the son of John Frederick Bartles, Sr. and Ruth A. Bartles.
His survivors include daughters: Lisa Duvall (Mike), Kelly Borsuk (Scott) and Tracy Cullen (John)....
Donald C. Witt
Nov 20, 2024
Donald Curtis Witt, 89, of Mount Savage, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at UPMC Western Maryland surrounded by his family.
Born April 18, 1935 to Curtis Witt and Emma (Spiker) Witt in Wellersburg, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan Yvonne Witt; infant brother, Cordell and daughter, Jeannine Seekamp.
Don owned Witt and Sons Tires in Mount...
Elizabeth A. Shaffer
Nov 19, 2024
Elizabeth A. (Norris) Shaffer, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Dawnview Nursing Home.
Born November 9, 1936, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late William H. “Tuck” Sr. and Josephine Mae (Werner) Norris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Shaffer; brothers William Norris, Jr., Francis Norris,...
Mary Garlitz
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Germaine Garlitz, 87, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence.
Born on January 7, 1937 in Frostburg to Robert Pressman and Anna (Broderick) Pressman. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Thomas Garlitz, infant son, Bradley, great grandson, Karter.
Surviving are daughters, Marsha and husband Jim Beechie Jr., Barb and husband Adam Fazenbaker, Janice...
George Pugh
Nov 15, 2024
George Raymond Pugh, 79, of Eckhart, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born on April 24, 1945 in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late George R. and Rae (Thomas) Pugh. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Pugh.
George graduated from Beall High School,...
Toby Feddis
Nov 11, 2024
Toby Morrissey (Durst) Feddis, 86, passed away on November 11, 2024 at UPMC Western MD with her children by her side.
Toby was the daughter of, Margaret and Bernard Morrissey.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Durst and Dr. Robert "Robin" Feddis.
Toby had a Master of Education and worked in the Allegany...
Shirley Marie Winner
Nov 7, 2024
Shirley Marie (Drees) Winner, 90, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at UMPC Western Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Anthony Joseph Drees and Dessie Gertrude (Rosenburger) Drees; son, Robert “Bobby” Winner; siblings, Stanley Drees, Jimmy Drees, Anna Lynch, Margaret Baer, Mary Jane Burdock, and Anthony Drees.
Mrs. Winner was a homemaker and loved her flowers and...
Creade Victor Brodie Sr.
Nov 6, 2024
Creade V. Brodie Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, at the age of 87. His loss is deeply felt by those who knew him, but his remarkable legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate to share his journey.
Born on August 2,...
Harry B. Lewis Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Harry Barnard Lewis Jr., 67, of Eckhart, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Mountain City Health Care and Rehab.
Born July 14, 1957, to the late, Harry B. Sr. and Mary U. (Chabot) Lewis.
Harry is a 1975 graduate of Beall High School. He was a carpenter and restored furniture. When he wasn’t working, he loved camping...
Mary Josephine Whitaker
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Josephine Whitaker, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 29, 1939, in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Joe and Mildred McGowan. Also preceded by her husband, Carl Whitaker; brother, Joe McGowan; and sister, Karen Rice.
Mary and Carl spent a lot of time at Deep Creek Lake, the farm and being...
Thomas Edward Kilduff Sr.
Oct 27, 2024
Thomas Edward Kilduff, 75, passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024, at his home in Mt. Savage, MD.
Born on June 10, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Kilduff and Rose Marie (Fannon) Kilduff.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Kilduff) Morse.
Mr. Kilduff was a member of...
Vincent Martirano
Oct 26, 2024
Vincent "Jim" Eugene Martirano, 87, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Born on February 17, 1937, the son of the late Michael J. and Mary Susan (Zumpano) Martirano.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by five sisters, Theresa Kotcho, Mary Martirano, Florence Acre, Delphine Vienna Wilson, and Frances Sponaugle; three brothers, Joseph Martirano Sr., Augustine...
