Obituaries

Apr 12, 2019

John William Keating Jr., 75, of Essex, died on 12 April 2019.

Born on July 21, 1943 and raised in Howard Park, son of the late John Sr. and Sara (Pope) Keating. On January 8, 1966, he married Mary (Migan) Keating, daughter of the late Albert and Rita (Hobbs) Migan.

In addition to his wife,...

Apr 11, 2019

Edward Henderson George, 74, of Frostburg, passed on April 11, 2019.

Born June 20, 1944, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Ed was the only child of Charles Edward and Eleanor Henderson George. He was raised in Rawlings and attended school at the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before returning home and graduating from Allegany High School in 1962. He...

Mar 28, 2019

Amy G. Meek, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on January 3, 1928, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Amy L. (Brain) Meek. In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Meek in 2014 and Mary Loar....

Mar 23, 2019

Raymond Earl Vernon Kroll, 62, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on January 14, 1957, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Dr. Earl Vernon Kroll and Joan Carol (Barnard) Kroll.

Raymond was a member of Allegany United Methodist Church and the Redman Club.  He was a cartoonist...

Mar 23, 2019

Richard Watson, Jr., 95, of Eckhart, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Sterling Care at Frostburg.

Born June 19, 1923 in Eckhart, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Porter) Watson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Watson; sisters, Mae Hansel, Ruth...

Mar 23, 2019

Ralph Michael Jackson, 63, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born July 19, 1955, in Cumberland, to Charles and Patience (Uhl) Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patience “Patty” Virginia Reed and Gail Tressler.

Mike was a member of S.A.L. Farrady Post #24,...

Mar 21, 2019

Crystal Ann Filer-Ogden, 59, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born on November 21,1959, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Evelyn F. (Brode) Filer and the late William A. Filer.

Crystal received her Associates Degree from Allegany College of Maryland and her Bachelors and Masters Degrees...

Mar 17, 2019

Ellen Janice “Jenny” Boch , 83, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on October 14, 1935, in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late William Richard and Mae (Brode) Pape.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Richard Pape, Karl...

Mar 16, 2019

Bonita (Bonnie) G. Carbaugh , 69, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on February 11, 1950, in Baltimore, to Eugene and Betty (Thomas) Gendimenico. She is preceded in death by her parents. Bonnie was a retired operator from Social Services Administration; she also worked for Martins and Farrady Post...

Mar 13, 2019

Margaret Lyons, age 94, of Rockville, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, surrounded by her family at home.

Margaret was born March 4, 1925 in Frostburg, MD and was raised in Clarysville. She graduated from Beall High School and the Sacred Heart Hospital of Nursing in Cumberland, MD. She worked for many years as a...

Mar 6, 2019

Ned Eugene Gracie, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his home.

Born on January 5, 1934, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Robert and Lucinda (Parker) Gracie.

In addition to his parents, Ned was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla (Coleman) Gracie; brothers, Robert Gracie, Jr., Richard...

Feb 26, 2019

Herbert R. Frantz, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

Born on June 28, 1931, in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Pauline (Miller) Frantz.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his wife Margaret (Anzelone) of 17 years...

Feb 16, 2019

Marvin M. “Moe” Metts Sr., 80, of Railroad Street, passed on Saturday, February 16, 2019, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on October 18, 1938, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late George D. and Anna Mae (Poland) Metts.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Feb 8, 2019

James K. “Mac” McKenzie, Jr, 77, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Born on July 29, 1941, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James K. (Mac), Sr, and Marilyn (Evans) McKenzie.

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

Feb 7, 2019

Thomas Joseph Morgan, Sr, 72, passed away Thursday, February 07, 2019, at his home surrounded by his beloved family and friends.

Born on January 7, 1947, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Thomas Charles and Nannie Bell (Scott) Morgan.

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

Feb 4, 2019

Thelma E. Raley, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on June 16, 1920, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Michaels) McKenzie and the late John William McKenzie. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond A....

Feb 1, 2019

Eileen F. Edwards

74, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Frostburg.  She was the daughter of the late James A. and Mildred (Diebler) Wilhelm. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...