Kenyon Shaffer
Feb 10, 2025
Kenyon "Buck" Lynn Shaffer, 72, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 10, 2025, peacefully at his home. Born on October 20, 1952, in Somerset, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Barnes) Shaffer.
Ken graduated from Somerset Senior High School. He was a bridge builder and worked for Van Winters Construction. He was a resident of...
Thomas Gordon
Feb 10, 2025
Thomas Franklin Gordon, 72, of Bayard, passed away at his home on February 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 29, 1952, in Oakland, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Madaline (Simmons) Gordon.
Frank attended Southern High School, joined the United States Army in 1970, and on February 12, 1972, married the...
Dorotha Beckman
Feb 10, 2025
Dorotha Bell "Dottie" (Riley) Beckman, 85, of Swanton, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home. Born on June 7, 1939, in Pleasant Valley (Oakland), she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Gloria Riley.
Dottie had been a floral designer for Jan Florist in Oakland. She was also a member of the New Life Christian Church. In...
Dorthy Weeks
Feb 9, 2025
Dorthy Ellen Weeks, 91, of Mountain Lake Park, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1933, in Terra Alta, WV, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Mildred Josephine (Lewis) McTheny.
She was a graduate of Terra Alta High School and had worked as a proof reader for the Faulkner Company....
Roy Guthrie
Feb 7, 2025
Roy Gene Guthrie, 77, of LaVale and formerly of Swanton, Maryland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 7, 2025, at home with his loving companion of 21 years, Katherine Wolf, by his side. Born on November 6, 1947, he was the son of the late George and Virginia (Savage) Guthrie.
Roy loved God more than anybody or...
Lois Martin
Feb 4, 2025
Lois Arlene (Cropp) Martin
April 23,1944 - February 4, 2025
It is with hurting hearts that the family of Lois Arlene (Cropp) Martin announce her passing on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at 80 years of age. She took her last breath in the home that she filled with love and laughter surrounded by the family that loved her.
She is survived by her...
Jason Moats
Jan 31, 2025
Jason Paul Moats, Sr., 49, of Aurora, passed away with his family by his side on January 31, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on January 9, 1976, he was the son of Parker and Corinna Moats Sr.
Jason was a proud coal miner for fifteen years. During his time as a coal miner, he was dedicated to his...
Caroline Kosko-Pell
Jan 31, 2025
Caroline L. Kosko-Pell, 103, formerly of Davis, WV, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Charleston, SC. Born on January 1, 1922, in Davis, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Naomi R. (Patterson) Miller.
Caroline was a proud graduate of Berea College in Berea, KY, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing, dedicating her life to...
Donna Cosner
Jan 27, 2025
Donna Louise Cosner, 81, of Thomas, WV, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born in Parsons, on March 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Nina (Burns) Buchanan.
Donna was a graduate of Parsons High School. In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping and fishing with her family....
Sandra Smith
Jan 26, 2025
Sandra Virginia Smith, 76, of Oakland, died on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Columbia, SC. Born on May 16, 1948, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Junior Martin and Marjorie Ruth (Kesling) Fox.
She was a 1966 graduate of Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg. Sandra enjoyed employment with the Garrett County Public Schools for 37 years,...
Wanema Gnegy
Jan 26, 2025
Wanema "Jerry" Painter Gnegy, 93, of Oakland, departed this life on January 26, 2025, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 20, 1931, in Mingo, WV, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Juanita (Brady) Moore.
Jerry was a proud homemaker who loved caring for her family. She had a special place in her heart for animals,...
Joy Brown
Jan 25, 2025
Joy Rae O’Donnell Brown, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with family by her side.
Born on June 22, 1927, in Kitzmiller, MD, Joy Rae was the daughter of the late Terrence “Pat” O’Donnell and Alice June Bray O’Donnell. She was also predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Robert Sprague Brown, her sons, Robert O’Donnell Brown and...
Delores "Ruby" Stadelman
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we announce the passing of Delores "Ruby" Stadelman, who left us on January 24, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 1, 1947, in Cambridge, OH, she was the daughter of the late Dean Ferguson and Leona Katherine (Hughes) Rommes. Ruby graced this world with her vibrant spirit and compassionate heart. She...
Sharon Kight
Jan 22, 2025
Sharon Evonne Kight, 64, of Oakland, made it to her heavenly home on January 22, 2025, with her family by her side. Born on December 2, 1960, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Blaine and Katherine (Hebb) Kight.
Sharon was Christian by faith, actively participating in various church communities throughout her life. Her faith was a cornerstone, guiding...
Anthony Susman
Jan 21, 2025
Anthony Susman, 85, of Fredericksburg, VA, went home to be with his Lord on January 21, 2025. Born on December 4, 1939, in Thomas, WV, he was the son of the late Andrew and Christine (Knofel) Susman.
After graduating from Mountaineer High School, Anthony served his country in the United States Army. Throughout his career, Anthony dedicated the majority of his...
Sue Snyder
Jan 18, 2025
Sue Ann Snyder, 77, of Parkersburg, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 1, 1948, in Detriot, MI, she was the daughter of the late Mary Virginia (Evans) Whitehair.
After graduating from Aurora High School, Sue embraced various roles with love and dedication. She was primarily a homemaker, finding great...
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...