Obituaries

Sep 24, 2016

John “Hack” Preston, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on January 8, 1929, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Clarence William and Anna “Ethel” (Murphy) Preston.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ruth A....

Sep 21, 2016

William Thomas DeWitt, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born on April 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Genevieve Mabel (Perdew) and George P. DeWitt III.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, William Britton.

William was a surveyor...

Sep 20, 2016

Ellen Jane “Ginger” Cozino, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at her home.

Born on January 24, 1952, in Mill Run, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Eva Mae (Dye) Guinn.

In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her son Danny Joe Cozino and...

Sep 16, 2016

Marilyn Juanita Evans, 79, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016 at her residence.

Born February 19, 1937 in Slabtown to William and Ella (Smith) Winebrenner. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Samuel Evans, Sr., siblings, Alan Winebrenner, Thelma Hughes, Hazel Shroyer and Graham Winebrenner.

Marilyn enjoyed gardening,...

Sep 14, 2016

Effie Mae Hughes, 89, of Mount Savage, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Effie was born on May 18, 1927 in Mount Savage. She was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Frankenberry) Shaffer. In addition to her parents, Effie was preceded in death by...

Sep 11, 2016

Wilma Knieriem, 92, of Frostburg, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at the WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab facility.

Born on July 7, 1924, in Lonaconing, Md, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Margaret (Frye) Mackey.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

Sep 10, 2016

Sgt. Lenny Scott Youngblood, 30, of Oldtown, formerly of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Born on March 29, 1986, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Karen (Bond) Youngblood of Frostburg and Harry Youngblood and wife Cindy of Winston Salem, NC.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Arthur...

Aug 30, 2016

Dale Lynn Coleman, 64, of Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at his residence.

Born on June 3, 1952, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Bernard Dale and Dolores Veronica (Wright) Coleman.

Dale proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era as a corpsman and worked as...

Aug 26, 2016

Mary Louise Keating, 93, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2016, at the Golden Living Center.

Born on January 3, 1923, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Michael V. and Norene (Henckel) Larkin.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Alice Coleman and brothers, Michael...

Aug 25, 2016

Melissa Ann McAteer, 25, of Frostburg, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at her residence.

Born on October 9, 1990, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Cynthia S. Kennell and Shane M. McAteer.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Verl Perkins.

Melissa was a loving and devoted mother,...

Aug 19, 2016

E. Wayne Stoops, 78, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016, near his home in Frostburg Maryland.

He was the beloved child of the late Jane Isabel Stoops.

Mr. Stoops proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired business man, passionate about all things mechanical.

He was loved by his children:...

Aug 16, 2016

Olive Virginia (Rephann) Bolt of Eckhart, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 1, 1921 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Helen (Humbertson) Rephann.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John A. Bolt, her...

Aug 6, 2016

Katherine Marie “Kathy” (Cerutti) Neubauer, 58, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by her family, following a three year battle with ovarian cancer.

Born on July 1, 1958, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Murphy) and Henry “Rex” Cerutti.

In addition to...

Aug 5, 2016

Agnes Marie (Wilhelm) Carey

86, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 5, 2016.

Born November 18, 1929 in Avilton to Julius and Pearl (Crowe) Wilhelm. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sons, Douglas Carey and Roger Carey.

Mrs. Carey was a...

Jul 31, 2016

Voura Mae Nolan, 93, of LaVale, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 3, 1923 to Robert S. Marshall and Leola M. (Loraw) Marshall. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward E. Nolan (Jan. 5, 2016) and brother, Wilson S. Marshall.

Mrs. Nolan...

Jul 23, 2016

Dateline: Tracy’s Landing, MD

Phyllis Ann Wallace, 84, of Tracy’s Landing, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Brightview South River Senior Living Center, Edgewater, MD.

Born on August 3, 1931, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Anna (Bishields) Folk. In addition to her parents she...

Jul 16, 2016

Ruth Elizabeth (Knisley) Barnes

100, of Midlothian passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at her son’s home in Midlothian.

Born March 30, 1916 in Everett, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Elias and Grace (Williams) Knisley.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert L. Barnes, Sr., and brother,...

Jul 14, 2016

Dateline: Hermanus, South Africa

Rena Maria Gardiner (nee Wessels) of Hermanus, South Africa passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the age of 95.  She was born on June 7, 1921 in Rustenburg, South Africa, only daughter of Daniel and Laura Wessels.  She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Dr. John...

Jul 14, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Gracie

86, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born on July 3, 1930 in Mt Savage to Edward J. and Mary Louise (Folk) Moran. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward E. Gracie; a son, John E. Gracie;...

Jul 12, 2016

Betty Ann Williams, 89, of Eckhart, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 18, 1927, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Snyder) Williams.

Betty retired from the dental office of Dr. Daniel Shupe where she served as an office technician...