Obituaries

Selma Moreland

Selma Moreland

Feb 24, 2013

Selma Francis (Jordan) Moreland, 92, of Oakland died on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home in Oakland. Born on August 21, 1920 in Kempton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harrison and Effie Catherine (Kelley) Jordan. Selma's beautiful flower gardens were her passion and what she loved spending her time doing....

Helen Harsh

Helen Harsh

Feb 23, 2013

Helen Kathryn (Mosser) Harsh, 97, of Oakland died on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her ancestral home near Red House. Born on May 1, 1915 in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Ray E. and Anna (Miller) Mosser. She was a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Red House. She graduated from Oakland High...

Curt Winkelvoss

Curt Winkelvoss

Feb 22, 2013

Curt Robert Winkelvoss, 38, Upper Arlington, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, from injuries sustained from a snow skiing accident. Born Oct. 23, 1974, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Paul and Karen (Schampel) Winkelvoss, Oakland. He was a 1993 graduate of Canfield High School, Canfield, Ohio, and a 1998 graduate...

Dennis Burke

Dennis Burke

Feb 22, 2013

Dennis Gene Burke, 63, of Laurel passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 22, 2013 with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 29, 1949 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Conrad Whetzel and Amy Nellie (Dixon) Burke. He graduated from Elk Garden High School, Fairmont...

James Knox

James Knox

Feb 21, 2013

James Abraham Knox, 82, of Mt. Lake Park died on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 15, 1930 in Accident, he was the son of the late Jonas and Esther (Teets) Knox. James was a graduate of Oakland High School Class of 1948. James proudly served in the United States Army during...

Jessica Yost

Jessica Yost

Feb 21, 2013

Jessica Dawn Yost, 38, of Jamestown, NY passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at her home. Born on May 25, 1974 in Elkins, WV, she was the daughter of Brenda M. Yost of Moorefield, WV and the late Roger Foglepole. Jessica was raised by her maternal grandparents, Glendora Yost of Oakland and the late Mahlon W. Yost. She...

Roger Lueck

Roger Lueck

Feb 15, 2013

Roger D. Lueck, 80, of Oakland died on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on November 10, 1932 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late William and Lucy (Hite) Lueck. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was a civil...

Mary Watkins

Mary Watkins

Feb 10, 2013

Mary A. Watkins, 90, of Thomas, WV died on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas. Born on July 6, 1922 in Bayard, WV, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Delsignore. She operated a bed and breakfast for many years and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the American...

Priscilla Coppola

Priscilla Coppola

Feb 8, 2013

Priscilla A. Coppola, 73, of Terra Alta, WV passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on March 17, 1939 in Tunnelton, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Nona Evelyn (Bolyard) Metheny. She was a loyal and devoted wife, mother...

Janet Jones

Janet Jones

Feb 7, 2013

Janet J. Jones, 80, of Loch Lynn Heights died on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 5, 1932 in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Haven and Luella Gertrude (Davie) Cosner. She worked for Bausch & Lomb for over 26 years and, while she was there, made...

Richard Cogley

Richard Cogley

Feb 6, 2013

Richard Allen Cogley, 53, of Oakland died on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on February 2, 1960 in Oakland, he was the son of Clarence "Hunk" and Carolyn (Savage) Cogley and Dorothy J. (Whitacre) Sines, all of Oakland. Richard had previously worked at Sterling Processing. He was an avid guitarist and loved fishing. In...

Celia O'Brien

Celia O'Brien

Feb 4, 2013

Celia Kathleen O'Brien, 95, of Oakland died on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her home. Born on March 10, 1917 in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Troxell and Mary Myrtle (Hoopengarner) Tichnell. She was a homemaker and member of the New Life Christian Church. She is survived by three sons, Raymond O'Brien of Seville, OH, Joseph...

Thelma Wolfe

Thelma Wolfe

Feb 3, 2013

Thelma Phyllis Adeline Wolfe, 103, of Oakland died on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on January 14, 1910 in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus S. and Tola A.D. (Hahn) Wolfe. She was a registered nurse and veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served during WWII....

Betty Geroski

Betty Geroski

Feb 1, 2013

Betty Frances "Serry" (Lewis) Geroski, 84, of Oakland died on Friday, February 1, 2013. Born on August 10, 1928 in Kempton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Bertha (Knotts) Lewis. She attended and graduated from Thomas High School. Betty spent her life caring for her family, house and garden. She will be fondly remembered as...

Harrison Greaser

Harrison Greaser

Jan 29, 2013

Harrison Leroy Greaser, 77, of Kitzmiller died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on April 25, 1935 in Wilson, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Anna Mae (Evans) Greaser. He was a contract painter. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjana (Close) Greaser; children,...

Earl Foster

Earl Foster

Jan 29, 2013

Earl Delano Foster, 75, of Oakland died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on January 18, 1938 in Dry Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Rev. Early and Texie (Carr) Foster. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had retired from the Garrett County Roads Department and Keystone...

Sandra Paugh

Sandra Paugh

Jan 28, 2013

Sandra Christine (Lee) Paugh, 72, of Deer Park died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at her home. Born on February 28, 1940 in Turner Douglas, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Peterson) Lee. She was a graduate of Southern High School and was a case worker with Appalachian Crossroads for 26 years. She was...

Roger Reckart

Roger Reckart

Jan 25, 2013

Roger Ray Reckart, 37, of Oakland died on Friday, January 25, 2013 as the result of a fire at his home. Born on May 6, 1975 in Cumberland, he was the son of Elmer L. and Mamie C. (Poling) Reckart of Oakland. He worked as an arborist. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Derek...

Faye Schmidt

Faye Schmidt

Jan 22, 2013

Faye B. Schmidt, 86, of Swanton died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on September 6, 1926 in Oakland, she was the daughter of Elza Ola and Lillie Florence (Mosser) Biser. Faye was a former cook for Southern High School and co-owner of the 135 Meat Market. She was a member of...

Harold Gank

Harold Gank

Jan 22, 2013

Harold G. Gank, 84, of Oakland died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. Born on June 28, 1928 in Hutton, he was the son of the late Gilbert H. and Helen (Durst) Gank. He was the owner of Hutton Auto Garage. He is survived by two daughters, G. Diane Sereno and husband Tom of...

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