Obituaries

Jul 14, 2017

M. Ellanor Damewood, 77, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on September 3, 1939, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. and Lois G. (Schlotterbeck) Drew.

In addition to her parents, Ellanor was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ronald L....

Jul 14, 2017

Margaret “Colleen” Morgan, 88, of Mount Savage passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care.

Born on November 29, 1928, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Stephen and Anna Bernadine Boyle. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Bill” Morgan; sisters, Bernadine...

Jul 12, 2017

Eugene Lewis “Gene” Kerr, 77, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at WMHS Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born on July 10, 1940, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James S. and Mary Elsie (Weires) Kerr.

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

Jul 6, 2017

Stacey Diane Blubaugh

45, of Cumberland, MD, died at her home on Thursday, July 6, 2017, as the result of an accidental fall.

Born March 13, 1972, she was the loving daughter of Jane Mallow Harper, of Frostburg, MD. Her father was the late Robert W. Blubaugh formerly of...

Jun 23, 2017

Francis J. Norris, 88, of Mount Savage, MD passes away on June, 23 2017 at home surrounded by family.

He was the son of late William H. Norris and J Mae (Werner) Norris.

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris M. Norris and a son Donald Norris; two brothers, William M. Norris Jr....

Jun 13, 2017

Terrence Lyn Grumbine, son of the late Aubrey and Elizabeth Grumbine gained his angel wings on the morning of June 13, 2017 in Frostburg, Maryland.  Terry was preceded in death by a daughter, Terri Brumage; granddaughter Heather Brumage; and stepmother, Doris Logan Grumbine.

Terry was born on November 25, 1942 in Hagerstown, Maryland.  Terry was a member...

Jun 13, 2017

Bonnie Sue Hileman

73, of Frostburg, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Born on April 25, 1944, in Frostburg, to Melvin and Bernadetta (Croft) Hileman. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Noel Hileman and William Hileman; sisters, Leslie Beal, Carol Mannick, Marjorie Hulber,...

Jun 12, 2017

Richard Henry Sauer, son of Henry and Lillian Sauer and brother of Joan Hoffman, died unexpectedly on the morning of June 12, 2017, in Cumberland, MD, after complications with congestive heart failure.

Richard was born on the first of October, 1948, in Queens, NY.  Richard Sauer had over 35 years’ experience supporting and managing multi-million dollar projects...

Jun 5, 2017

Leona Felker, 83, our angel here on Earth, entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 5, 2017, surrounded by her family.  She was 83 years old.

Leona was born on December 28, 1933, in Mt. Savage, to the late Benjamin H. and Lillie (Norris) Lashley.  In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by...

May 27, 2017

Norma L. Abucevicz

87, of Mt. Savage, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on December 17, 1929, in Eckhart, to Victor and Pearl (Heart) Meager. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester Abucevicz; daughter, Apryl Roach, sisters, Mary “Mame” Winter,...

May 25, 2017

Elizabeth Myrtle Hansen, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at her residence.

Born on May 25, 1921, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles V. and Myrtle E. (Lomas) Quigley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell A.L. Hansen.

Elizabeth...

May 25, 2017

Gertrud Steele, 80, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 10, 1937, in Birkhof, Germany, she was the daughter of Frederick and Marie (Baumann) Baumann

.She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Willi Baumann and Frieder Baumann.

Gertrud was a homemaker, an...

May 21, 2017

On May 21, 2017, Thelma V. Harris went home to be with the Lord. Thelma was born on May 23, 1920.  She was the daughter of the late Taylor Sweitzer and Pauline Bolinger Sweitzer.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harris in 1979; a son, Ronald Harris in 1997; two brothers; and one sister.  She is...

May 20, 2017

Charles William “Cap” Miller, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his residence.

Born on August 4, 1930, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Louisa Anna (Fisher) Miller.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Mary M....

May 14, 2017

David Eugene Bolden, 63, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Winchester Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Born on October 12, 1953, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Oliver W. and Evelyn L. (Boyer) Bolden.

David was member of the 1972 class of Beall High School, retired from ATK...

May 12, 2017

Gary F. Blank

67, of Wellersburg, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the University of Maryland Medical Hospital.

Born on January 14, 1950 in Cumberland, to Raymond D. and Dorothy E. (Blank) Blank. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale E. Blank and...

May 11, 2017

Mary Beulah (Finzel) Brode, 82, of Midlothian, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 14, 1934, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Beulah (Hendershot) Finzel.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William E. Brode, Sr....

May 7, 2017

Taylor Austin-Wayne Thompson, 23, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017.

Born on December 5, 1993, in Cumberland, he was the son of Krissie Thompson and Thomas Hartman.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Karlo and Shirley Sturtz; and special friend Josh Smith.

Taylor was a graduate of the 2011 Class of...

May 5, 2017

Robin Lynn Burner

59, of Finzel, passed away on May 5, 2017 at the WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on January 11, 1958 in Frostburg. She was the daughter of the late Jacqueline (Brant) Hager and John F. Bond.

Robin retired from WCI....

May 2, 2017

Mildred S. DeWitt

87, passed away on Tuesday, May 02, 2017, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born on July 21, 1929, on Meadow Mountain in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Annie B. (Buckel) O’Brien.