Obituaries
James Buskirk
Feb 14, 2014
James Dewey Buskirk, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Alma J. (Gallagher) Buskirk on October 15, 2007. Surviving are his daughters; Geri Winters and husband Bill, Carol Green and husband Bo, Debbie O’Rourke and husband Mike, Wilda Baer and husband Cubby, Wanda Smith and husband Royce all...
Jacquelyn Beal
Feb 12, 2014
Jacquelyn M. Beal 83, of Mt. Savage, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born July 6, 1930 in Allegany County, she is the daughter of George E. Miller and Betty M. Robinette. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband Benny L. Beal, March 25, 2006. Jackie was a cancer survivor, a member of the...
William Dishong
Feb 12, 2014
William D. Dishong formerly of Frostburg and Corriganville, passed away Feb. 12, 2014, at Moran Manor Health Care Center. He was born Oct. 9, 1924. He was the son of the late Samuel F. Dishong and Marie (Duckworth) Dishong. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Samuel (Shorty) Dishong, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Anna Maxine (Robison) Dishong of...
Virginia Yost
Feb 9, 2014
Virginia Yost 90, of Eckhart, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center. She is the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Rephann) Wolford. In addition to her parents she preceded in death by her husband Henry “Hank” H. Yost; six brothers and six sisters. Virginia was last remaining member of her immediate family....
Darlene Sponaugle
Feb 8, 2014
Darlene Joyce Sponaugle 61, of Frostburg passed away at Frostburg Village Nursing Home Saturday, February 8, 2014. Born May 8 1952, in Baltimore MD, to the late Stuart Everett Bryant and Dora Belle Bryant. She is preceded in death by one son, George Sponaugle Jr, and a brother, Stuart Bryant. Darlene was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Midlothian....
Alberta Brown
Feb 6, 2014
Alberta Annie Brown 85, of Frostburg, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born August 6, 1928 in Borden Maryland, to the late Charles Siegmyer and Delphia Lashbaugh. She is also preceeded in death by her friend and ex-husband, Harold L. “Sam” Brown, September 3, 2002; three brothers, William Siegmyer, Edward Siegmyer, Raymond Siegmyer; three...
Ann Hetz
Feb 2, 2014
Ann M. Hetz 48, of Frostburg, born July 11, 1965 to Thomas R. Charbonneau and Mary E. (McBain) Charbonneau, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas R. Charbonneau and her brother, Richard E. Charbonneau. Ann leaves behind the love of her life, of 16 years; husband, Thomas Hetz,...
Mary Cassidy
Jan 31, 2014
Mary Lou Cassidy 86, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. She is the daughter of the late James Uhl and Thelma (Crosten) Uhl. She is also preceded in death by her husband Robert L Cassidy Sr., and one brother Herbert Uhl. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Mount Savage United Methodist Church. Surviving...
Thomas Alexander
Jan 21, 2014
Thomas F. Alexander 70, of Shaft, passed away on Tuesday, January 21st in his home. Born June 4th 1943, he was the son of the late Frank and Nellie Alexander. Tom worked as a butcher at Browning’s in Westernport and retired from Food lion in Frostburg. You could often see Tom at Sheetz getting coffee, or visiting friends in...
Amber Long
Jan 19, 2014
Amber Jeanette Long 26, died on Sunday, January 19, 2014, in Philadelphia, as a result of gun violence. Born December 23, 1987 in Williamsport, PA she is the daughter of Troy Long and Stephanie (Lewis) Long. Amber grew up in Williamsport, PA attending local school where she was always an honor student. Stepping out on the gymnastics floor for the...
Martha Luger
Jan 8, 2014
Martha E. Luger, 106, passed away peacefully at her residence Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Born in New York City on July 3, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Maria Vogel. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Alexander F. Luger, and her brother Walter H. Vogel. She is survived by her son Richard and his wife Betty...
Patricia Winebrenner
Jan 7, 2014
Patricia (Conway) Winebrenner, 59 of Frostburg, passed away Tuesday, January 7 at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center. Born February 24, 1954, in Frostburg, to William “Goat” Conway and Phyllis Skidmore. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother W. Mark Conway. Patricia is a member of St. Michaels Church. She was a member of the drill team...
Ralph Folk
Jan 4, 2014
Ralph Edward Folk 72, of Mount Savage, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center. Born February 19, 1941, in Slabtown, Maryland, Ralph was the son of the late Roy and Anna Bishields Folk. He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Catherine Folk Carder. He is survived by his wife, Lynda Forbes Folk...
George Wilhelm Sr
Jan 1, 2014
George “Eddie” Edward Wilhelm Sr., born December 3, 1936 in Barrelville to Carl & Mary (Crump) Wilhelm. Preceded in death by second wife, Doretha Jane Wilhelm and son-in-law Vance Troutman. Survived by children, Margie Troutman (Gene Stradley), Jake (Leslie) Wilhelm and Tammy (Joe) McKenzie. Grandchildren Joey (Tracy) McKenzie, Danielle (Rodney) Mock, Matthew (Alisha) Troutman, Brandi (Justin) Rhoads, Andrew Troutman &...
Donald Rice
Dec 30, 2013
Donald Curtis Rice 81, of Frostburg, formerly of Mt. Savage, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 8, 1932 in Mt. Savage, he is the son of William E. Rice and Myrtle Winebrenner. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary E. Rice; three brothers, William G. Rice, Russell F. Rice,...
Virginia DeWitt
Dec 26, 2013
Virginia C. (Layman) DeWitt 65, of Frostburg, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 surrounded by family at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center after a long illness. Born on April 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Blaine and Mary Layman of Finzel. She was also preceded in death by her brother Michael Layman. Virginia is survived by her husband,...
Clifford Caton
Dec 25, 2013
Clifford “Junie” Caton 79, passed away on December 25, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV surrounded by his loving family. Junie was born on July 23, 1934 in Frostburg, Maryland to Verna Mary McKenzie and Clifford George Caton. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Joan Leake Caton and five children: Clifford Michael “Mike” Caton...
Helen Bridges
Dec 25, 2013
Helen C. Bridges 89, of LaVale, MD, was born into Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born December 5, 1924, in Midlothian, she is the daughter of Dave and Clara (Trapp) Morgan. She is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, George W. Miller, Jr. and Kenneth Earl...
Anna DeVore
Dec 24, 2013
Anna Martha DeVore 91, of LaVale, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born September 22, 1922 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Roy and Gilberta (Griffith) DeVore. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Frostburg, and a past president of the Women of ELCA. She served on the church council and was president...
Herman Humbertson
Dec 23, 2013
Herman F.“Herky” Humbertson, 87, of Frostburg, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born January 9, 1926, in Frostburg, to the parents of Ervin “Himey” Humbertson and Henrietta (Rizer) Humbertson. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Colleen (Dundon) Humberston; sons, Eric Michael Humberston and Kurt P. Humbertson. Herky was the former owner...
