Donnie Storch
Dec 8, 2024
Donald Richard "Donnie" Storch, Jr., of Oakland, peacefully left this world on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on November 23, 1970, in McKeesport, PA, he was the beloved son of Donald Richard Storch, Sr. and the late Geraldine (Smith) Storch.
Donnie’s journey began in Pennsylvania, and he forged his path through education at Norwin High School...
Shirley Fajardo
Jan 11, 2025
Shirley Sue Fajardo, 73 , born in Erwin, West Virginia, passed away on January 11, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, after a brief battle with illness.
She was the beloved daughter of Violet Pearl Cummings and James Ray Cummings, and the beloved sibling to seven others.
Shirley was the devoted wife of Maximo Fernando Fajardo, and the...
Susie Beachy
Jan 11, 2025
Susie N. Beachy, 86, of Oakland, MD, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home. Born on April 23, 1938, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Noah C. and Katie (Lapp) Zook. Susie was a member of the Gortner Amish Church. She enjoyed various crafts, quilting, gardening, and especially flowers....
LaDonna Lynn Wolfe
Jan 11, 2025
LaDonna Lynn Wolfe, 49, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Oakland, MD passed away on January 11, 2025 after a valiant 4 year battle with breast cancer. LaDonna was born on May 16, 1975, in Cumberland, MD, she was the beloved daughter of Terry A. and Donna (Fitzwater) Wolfe, of Houston, TX, formerly of Oakland, MD. LaDonna was preceded in death...
Mary Stemple
Jan 11, 2025
Mary Jane (Westfall) Stemple, 76, of Aurora, passed away on January 11, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Born in Cherry Falls, WV, on October 30, 1948, she was raised by her late foster parents Kenny and Gwen Hebb.
Growing up with the Hebb family, there were many chores and learning curves, but the one mandatory lifestyle...
Melvin Beckman
Jan 8, 2025
Melvin Rudolph Beckman, 89, of Swanton, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his residence. Born on August 20, 1935, in North Glade, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Margaret (Friend) Beckman.
After attending the Oakland High School, he worked for the Beryl Woodyard of Westvaco for over 41 years, retiring in 1997. He also worked with his...
Laura Skipper-Kallal
Jan 5, 2025
Laura Marie Skipper-Kallal of Falls Church, VA formerly of Oakland, MD passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC after a brief illness.
Born on October 15, 1987, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of John and Kathy Skipper of Oakland. Laura graduated from Southern High School in 2005, and Frostburg State University...
Luther Moon
Jan 3, 2025
Luther William Moon, Sr., 82, of Oakland, MD, died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on August 26, 1942, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Albert William and Hallie Pearl Moon.
He was a carpenter in the Local 1024 Union. He enjoyed hunting with his children and grandchildren and loved spending time with...
Joey Eskridge
Jan 1, 2025
Joey Lee Eskridge, 80, of Thomas, WV, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD. Born on September 30, 1944, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Ernest Eskridge and Mary Dorman.
Joey was a Prep Plant Operator for Mettiki Coal. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and...
Icolene Shillingburg
Jan 1, 2025
Icolene Roberta Shillingburg, 83, of New Creek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at WV Caring Hospice in Elkins, WV. Born on August 28, 1941, in Benbush, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Elwood Moreland, Sr. and Rena Velma (Davis) Moreland.
Icolene retired as a Customer Service Representative and Data Entry Specialist for Sally Mae Financial...
Paul Thomas
Dec 30, 2024
Paul Jackson Thomas, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully, in the presence of a dear friend, on Monday December 30, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 13, 1950, Paul was the son of the late Paul J. Thomas Sr. and Reva Marie (Breedlove) Thomas.
Paul was the proud owner of Garrett Electric, a company that worked on major...
Charles Hoffeditz
Dec 30, 2024
Charles N. Hoffeditz, Ph.D., 85, of McHenry died on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home. Born on April 17, 1939, in Bellingham, WA, he was the son of the late Robert and Naomi (Peterson) Hoffeditz.
He was a graduate of the University of Washington, Washington State, and had been a visiting scholar at Stanford University. He was a hydrologist for...
Carolyn Lambert
Dec 29, 2024
Carolyn Louise (Miller) Lambert, 58, of Aurora, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on May 4, 1966, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. Miller, Jr. and Anna Darlene Sweitzer.
Carolyn "Sissy" was a giver and a lover of people and...
Mary Ellen Lichty
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Ellen Lichty, 88, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
She was born May, 24, 1936 in Topeka, IN to Cornelious and Catherine (Yoder) Miller.
On October 29, 1960 she married Ralph Lichty in Goshen.
Marry Ellen is survived by her husband, Ralph Lichty; a son, Steven Wayne...
Samuel Dick, Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
Samuel D. Dick, Sr., 89, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at WVU Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD, with his family by his side. Born on February 12, 1935, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel J. Dick and Edith (Carpenter) Dick.
Sam was manager of Agway, Inc., Uniontown, PA, and Co-Owner of Sams'...
Carl Spiker
Dec 27, 2024
Carl William Spiker, 81, of Oakland died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 1, 1943, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Harrison Carl and Ida (Smiley) Spiker.
Carl was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2005 after 20...
Shirley Crush
Dec 23, 2024
Shirley A Crush, 88, of Oakland, MD, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on August 30, 1936, in Davis, WV, she was the daughter of the late Melvin E. Wotring and Gay Wotring.
Shirley was well known in her community of Oakland. She held various jobs and many say she was the best seamstress around. She...
Juanita Flanagan
Dec 22, 2024
Juanita "Ruth" Flanagan, 77, of Dryfork, passed away on December 22, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Crystal Springs. Born on April 9, 1947, in Dryfork, she was the daughter of the late Denzil and Pauline (Mowery) Flanagan.
Ruth attended Dryfork Elementary School and was a faithful member of Riverside Mennonite Church while she lived in Dryfork. Ruth was known for...
Kevin Moore
Dec 21, 2024
Kevin Moore, 63, of Keedysville, MD, passed away on December 21, 2024, at his residence in Canaan Valley. Born on November 20, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Robert and the late Teresa Moore.
Kevin is leaving behind a legacy of love for nature and his family. A dedicated forest ranger and wildland firefighter for...
Rory Bernard
Dec 15, 2024
Rory Stephen Bernard, 50, of Morgantown, WV, and formerly of Swanton, MD, passed away on December 15, 2024, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 25, 1974, in Cumberland, he was the son of Harland Bernard and the late Janet "Jan" (DeWitt) Bernard.
He was a graduate of Southern High School and Garrett College. He retired as a Contractor Sales...