Obituaries

Nov 1, 2015

Carl Edward Martens, 80, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Frostburg Village Nursing and Care Center.

Born December 25, 1934 to the late Walter Edward Martens and Emma Elizabeth (Tressler) Martens. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, George Franklin Martens, Robert Martens, Elmer Martens; 4 sisters, Lena Rizer, Hazel Martens,...

Oct 28, 2015

Ervin T. Robinson, 89, of Buffalo Mills, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at his residence.

Born March 6, 1926, in Frostburg to the late Bruce Elmer Robinson and Lela “Doosie” McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Lewis) Robinson; a son Edward Robinson (April 1996) and nine siblings.

Oct 27, 2015

Albert A. Rosley, Jr, 90, of Eckhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born on November 4, 1924 in Powhattan Point, OH, he was the son of the late Albert A. and Helen Williams Rosley.

In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded...

Oct 22, 2015

Dateline: Warren, OH, formerly Frostburg

Betty Ann (Thomas) Prichard, 84, formerly of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2015, in Warren, OH, after having a brief battle with cancer.

Born July 11, 1931, in Frostburg, to the late Richard and Myrtle (Lohr) Thomas.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 15, 2015

Dateline: Mt. Savage

Deborah Joan Gordon, 62, of Mt. Savage, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on July 31, 1953, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Jesse H. (Fury) Gordon. In addition to her parents she is...

Oct 14, 2015

Dateline: Frostburg

Evelyn Catherine Duckworth Brumage, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born on January 31, 1922, in Westernport, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Norris Duckworth.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn...

Oct 7, 2015

Dateline: Mt. Savage

Alice Elizabeth Mulligan, 98, passed away on Wednesday, October 07, 2015 at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born on April 9, 1917, in Mt. Savage, MD, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine Elizabeth (Hiner) Mulligan.

In addition to her parents,...

Sep 27, 2015

Agnes “Aggie” M. Fisher, 90, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Frostburg Village Assisted Living.

She was born on January 25, 1925, to the late Bernard and Hilda (Delaney) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Albert “Ab” E. Fisher who passed away in 2014; brothers,...

Sep 27, 2015

MOUNT SAVAGE – Mary Albana (Weimer) Thoerig died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, at home. Born June 18, 1920 in Greenville Township, near Pocahontas, Pa., she was the eldest of seven daughters of the late James Weimer and Elizabeth Winner Weimer. Her family moved to a farm in Mount Savage in 1927.

Mrs. Thoerig is a descendant of...

Sep 23, 2015

Carl Lewis Hampton, Jr ., 60, of Mt. Savage, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, while camping at Rocky Gap State Park.

Born on August 3, 1955, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Nellie (Nelson) and Carl Lewis Hampton, Sr.

Carl was employed by the...

Sep 23, 2015

Joseph E. Crawford, Sr, 83, of Frostburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Born on September 9, 1932, in Lonaconing, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Myrtle (Shriver) Crawford.

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

Sep 22, 2015

Mary Olive Hartig, 93, of Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 27, 1922, in Finzel, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Daisy (Werner) Warner.

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

Sep 22, 2015

Donald W. “Meach” Blank, 86, of Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at WMHS Nursing and Rehab Center, in Frostburg.

Born on December 11, 1928 in Mt. Savage, he is the son of the late Winard and Evelyn (Williams) Blank. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife,...

Sep 19, 2015

Sharon Kay Sagal Jacobs , 68 years young, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at WMHS Regional Medical Center in Cumberland MD; after a courageous fight with cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through her 9 month...

Sep 17, 2015

Kermit “Jake” B. Failinger , 84, of Frostburg passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his residence.

Born October 22, 1930 to the late William and Orpha (Durst) Failinger of Grantsville. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.  He is preceded in death by his wife Thelma “Beanie”(Marsh) Failinger married February 4, 1951 with...

Sep 16, 2015

Jerry Lee Winner, 56, went to be with the lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 after a motorcycle accident.

Born November 13, 1958 in Frostburg, to Carolyn Crowe and the late Harry S. Winner.

Jerry was a great father, great friend, and great brother who never met a stranger.  He loved...

Sep 15, 2015

Goldie (Baker) Sturtz, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at WMHS Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on December 25, 1927, in Morantown, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Housel) Baker.

In addition to her parents, Goldie was preceded in death by her husband Robert S....

Sep 14, 2015

Jody Marie Diggs, 54, of Frostburg, went to be with the lord on September 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 23, 1960 to Anna Mae Barclay and the late William C. Layman.

Jody was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother “Mom Mom”.  She loved spending...

Sep 13, 2015

Mark Lee Atkinson, 44, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at his residence.

Born on March 9, 1971, in Frostburg, he was the son of Evelyn Atkinson and Leroy Freeman Atkinson and wife Debbie.

Mark was employed by CSX Transportation as a track worker.  He was previously employed...

Sep 11, 2015

William Joseph “Footie” Footen, 65, of Frostburg, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at his residence after a short & valiant battle with cancer.

Born on December 22, 1949, in Frostburg to Delores R. (Jeffries) Footen and the late William P. Footen.

William was a graduate of St. Michaels and...