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Sep 10, 2015

Piedmont, WV

John Thomas McGoye Jr, formerly of Piedmont, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Donnell House, Washington, PA.

Born December 5, 1956 he was the son of the late John Thomas McGoye Sr., and the late Mary Ann (Kelly) McGoye.

John was a 1975 graduate of Piedmont High School....

Sep 2, 2015

Luke, MD

Josephine Marie Fracasso, 83, of Moran Manor Nursing Center, formerly of Luke, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the nursing center.

Born April 2, 1932 in Luke, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Giovannina Fracasso.

Josephine was a graduate of Bruce High School.  She was...

Sep 2, 2015

Keyser, WV

Gerald F. Shillingburg, 70, of Keyser, loving husband and father, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD.

Born August 1, 1945 in Beryl, he was the son of the late Paul and Wanda (Beavers) Shillingburg.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ada Everett...

Sep 1, 2015

Keyser, WV

To have, to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

James David Gift, 81, of Inspiration Drive, Quail Valley, Keyser, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.  He had been under the excellent and loving care of the Potomac Valley Hospice and Aging and Family...

Aug 26, 2015

Keyser, WV

Carol Jean Niland, 75, of Potomac Heights, Keyser, and formerly of Piedmont, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Heartland of Keyser Nursing Center.

Born April 15, 1940, she was the daughter of Mildred (Parker) Ross of Keyser, and the late William Clark Ross.

Carol was a 1958 graduate...

Aug 13, 2015

WESTERNPORT, MD

Robert Russell “Bob” Taylor, 75, of Westernport, Maryland passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 13, 2015.

Born on September 28, 1939 in Franklin, Maryland, Bob was the son of the late Henry R. Taylor and Georgia M. (Helmick) Taylor.  He was also preceded in death by one sister, JoAnna Tichnell, and...

Aug 5, 2015

Retha Ellen Duckworth, 78, died on August 5th—one day shy of her 60th wedding anniversary—at the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on March 20, 1937 in Piedmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Mildred (DeShong) Derham. Retha’s family moved to Mill Run in Barton, MD, where she attended Barton School and was...

Aug 3, 2015

Westernport, MD

Martha Geraldine Shimer, 83, of McKinley St, Westernport, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Heartland of Keyser.

Born September 11, 1931 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Bessie (Curling) West.  She was also preceded in death by eight brothers, Robert, Jamie,...

Aug 3, 2015

Westernport, MD

Melvin Lee Wilson, 88, of Westernport, died August 3, 2015 at the Western Maryland Health System Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frostburg.

Born October 13, 1926 in Ocean, he was the son of the late Leonard David Wilson and Margaret Ellen (Beeman) Wilson.  He was the last surviving member of his...

Aug 2, 2015

Westernport, MD

Julia Anne Price, 96, of Maryland Ave, Westernport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing.

Born January 19, 1919 in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Adolph Waitekunas and Alice (Martecauskis) Waitekunas.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank M....

Aug 2, 2015

Grantsville, MD

Woodie Gay Mayhew, 90, of the Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville, formerly of Mill Run, Westernport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the nursing home.

Born December 28, 1924 at Potomac Manor, WV, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Alice Virginia (Tasker) Paugh.  She was also preceded in death...

Jul 31, 2015

Swanton, MD

Robert James Eaton, 93, formerly of Savage River Road, Swanton, and most recently of Frostburg Village Nursing Center, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at the nursing center.

Born February 18, 1922 in Walton, New York, he was the son of the late James F. and Lydia...

Jul 29, 2015

Barton, MD

Blanche MacDonald, 95, of Barton, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.

Born May 3, 1920 in Frankville, Blanche was the daughter of the late Aden Wilt and Lula (Pritt) Wilt.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers...

Jul 27, 2015

Westernport, MD

Mary Lois Biddle, 99, of Westernport, passed away July 27, 2015 at Moran Manor Nursing Home.

Born June 10, 1916, she was the daughter of the late William and Lottie (Beeman) Morton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Biddle; brothers, William Morton, John Morton, Norman Smiley; sisters, Gladys...

Jul 26, 2015

Cumberland, MD

Edwin Howard “Eddie” Broadwater, 69, of Cumberland, passed away Sunday, July 26th, 2015 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

Born October 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Howard and Theresa (Broadwater) Broadwater. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Harley Broadwater, Kenny Broadwater, Garland Broadwater and...

Jul 23, 2015

Westernport, MD

Marian Lee Lease, 64, formerly of Westernport, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Lytle’s Personal Care Home, Markleysburg, PA, where she had been a resident.

Born May 2, 1951 in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Anthony and Mary Katherine (Barbarito) Lease.

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Jul 20, 2015

Lonaconing, MD

Edna Mae Riggleman, 91, of the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing formerly of Pekin St, Lonaconing, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at the nursing center.

Born August 3, 1923 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lavinia (Matthews) Kifer.  She was also preceded...

Jul 19, 2015

Westernport, MD

Joseph Carl Davisson Sr., 85, of Lynn St, Westernport, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his residence.

Born May 16, 1930 in Westernport, he was the son of the late Carl C. and Alice Marie (Hammers) Davisson.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bernard “Beau” Davisson, and...

Jul 16, 2015

Swanton, MD

Charles Leo “Chuck” Ward, 67, of Maryland Highway, Swanton, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 16, 1948 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late George and Frances (Wilson) Ward.  He was...

Jul 10, 2015

Keyser, WV.

Robert Eugene “Rambo” Cavey, 75, of Rt. 1, Keyser, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born January 19, 1940 at Cross, he was the son of the late Andrew Francis and Mary Ellen (Lee) Cavey.  He was also preceded in death by his first...