Obituaries

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...

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...

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 &...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 19, 2013

Charles James (Jim) Williams 81 of Clarysville died after a long illness Thursday, December 19th at Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The grandson of the late Jim and Eva Bett and son of the late Walter and Pauline Robinson, he was preceded in death by his wife and soul mate Harriet Carter Williams, his sister Patsy Kelso, his beloved aunt...

Dec 11, 2013

Ruth V. (Harden) Lashley 89, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1924, in Frostburg, and is the daughter of the late Edgar and Annabelle (Thorpe) Harden. Mrs. Lashley was a homemaker, and later in life worked as a cook at Al Via's Restaurant, Frostburg Legion, Beall Elementary and Beall High School...

Dec 9, 2013

Virginia Lee Walton 65, of Frostburg passed away at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2013. She is the daughter of Grace and Frank Felker. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by twelve siblings. Virginia was a member of the Zihlman United Methodist Church, was a homemaker who enjoyed to crochet, and a former employee with...

Dec 7, 2013

Gwendolyn Dorothy Gillis Green Street, Frostburg passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1923, in Nanty Glo, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Lilly May Price. She graduated from Nanty Glo High School and Cambria Rowe Business College, Johnstown, PA. She worked for the Closed Bank Division,...

Nov 25, 2013

Robert L. Connor, 71, of Frostburg, died Monday, November 25, 2013 at his residence. Born December 3, 1941 to the parents of Millard Connor and Margaret (Passarell) Connor. He is preceded in death by his parents. Bob retired from Billy Bender Chevrolet, and formerly worked at Herculese Corporation; he was a U.S. Navy Veteran served during the Cuban Crisis and...

Nov 25, 2013

Viola Deal, age 92, of Bunker Hill, WVa. (formerly of Frostburg), died Monday, November 25, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Bunker Hill, W.Va.   Born October 27, 1921 in Mount Savage, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Maurice and Susan Arvada (Hutzel) Winebrenner.  She was married November 28, 1939 to James Harvey Deal, Sr., who died...

Nov 23, 2013

Wayne Ronald Schrock 67, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his residence. Born May 14, 1946, in Grantsville, to Wayne Schrock and Loretta (Yommer) Schrock Fisher. He is preceded in death by his father and one brother, Terry R. Schrock. Wayne was a US Army Veteran Spec 5 during the Vietnam War, a member of St....

Nov 22, 2013

Joline Hess Nelson 82, of Frostburg, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born December 11, 1930 in Frostburg to Joseph Hess and Thelma (Stevens) Hess; she is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert E. “Ozzie” Nelson Sr. Joline retired from Potomac Edison as a Home Service Representative having graduated from Beall High School...

Nov 20, 2013

Rev. Joseph David Byers 86, of Frostburg passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at WHMS Regional Medical Center. Born February 3, 1927 in Lewistown, PA, to the late Merle Clarence Byers and Hazel (Verner) Byers. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Clarence M Byers, and one sister Flossie Cutshall. Joseph was the first...

Nov 18, 2013

Woodrow Wilson Johnson Jr.

66, of Frostburg passed away Monday, November 18, 2013.

Born July 15, 1947 in Frostburg to Woodrow W. Johnson Sr. and Gladys “Dodie” Bendle. He is preceded in death by both parents and an infant son.

Mr. Johnson worked for Coca-Cola in Cumberland and Hagerstown...

Nov 18, 2013

Dorothy “Dot” Jean Allen, 71, passed peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Katie’s Personal Care Home, Confluence, Pa. Born August 3, 1942 in Greensburg, Pa to Merle Allen and Mable Irene (Silvis) Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents. Dot worked at Friends Aware, volunteered at Willow Valley Apartments and participated in Special Olympics in Track. Surviving...