Mar 22, 2023

Merle Thomas Masters, 87, of Oakland, MD, passed away on March 22, 2023, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 26, 1935, in Caldwell, WV, he was the son of the late Ottie Lawrence and Lorene (Howard) Masters.

He was the owner of Merles Auto Service and, after selling his business, he worked for NAPA Advanced Auto Parts, and...

Mar 17, 2023

Frank Nash Damon Jr., 91, of Oakland, MD, passed away on March 17, 2023, at his son's home in Frederick, MD. Born on September 4, 1931, in Vindex, MD, he was the son of the late Frank N. Damon, Sr. and Vada P. Damon. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 18, where he served for four years....

Mar 15, 2023

Linda Sue Childs Lohr, 78, of Swanton, MD died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home. Born on November 21, 1944, in Tunnelton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Guy Joseph Childs and Nellie Blanche (Reed) Childs.

She was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. She was a delightful baker and cook who liked sharing her goodies....

Mar 9, 2023

Marilyn Carol Malcolm, 75, of Elk Garden, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road Manor in Oakland, MD. Born on May 9, 1947, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Rosalie (Harvey) and Thomas Haywood.

She was married for 51 years to her high school sweetheart, the...

Mar 5, 2023

Arelene Faye (Bittinger) Friend, 83, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on May 26, 1939, in Jennings, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Russel Sherman and Ruth (Bittinger) Bittinger.

 

She was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to the radio station, 88.9. She loved spending time with her family...

Mar 4, 2023

Jo-Ann Weeks Dodge, 88, of Elkview, WV, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short battle with cancer.

 

She was born in Loch Lynn, Maryland to Raymond Lyle and Gladys Crane Weeks on July 19, 1934. At an early age, Jo Ann and her family moved to Crellin, MD, and later moved to...

Mar 1, 2023

Paul R. Mateer Jr., 90, of Oakland, Maryland went home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, to be with his Heavenly Father. Paul was born on April 27, 1932, and was the oldest child of Paul R. Mateer Sr. and Ruth Flanigan Mateer. Paul Jr., as he was called, was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Cotton.

Paul...

Feb 22, 2023

Charles "Chuck" R. Paugh, Jr., 64, of Thomas, WV, passed away on February 22, 2023, at Stonerise Healthcare in Kingwood, WV. Born on October 13, 1958, in Parsons, WV, he was the son of Joan (Parsons) Wilcox and the late Charles Richard Paugh, Sr.

Chuck was a 1976 graduate of Mountaineer High School and pursued the career of a coal...

Feb 21, 2023

Eugene Joseph Wilt, 87, of Oakland and Swanton died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville. Born on May 5, 1935, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Noah H. and Laura Marie (Sweitzer) Wilt-Madigan and step father, Charles "Bud" Madigan.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had retired...

Feb 18, 2023

William Kenneth Sharpless Jr., 68, of West Newton, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. Born on July 14, 1954, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of William Kenneth Sharpless Sr. of Swanton, MD and the late Martha Louise (Varner) Sharpless.

 

William "Bill" worked at Super Dollar Food Market through...

Feb 18, 2023

Charles William Lyons, 86, of Westernport, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023.

He was born on December 7, 1936, and was the son of the late Charles "Chap" Lyons and Leila (Shaw) Lyons. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Joyce; his two sons, Mark and Charles...

Feb 16, 2023

Josephine Nelline Garlitz, 87, of Mtn. Lake Park, MD, passed away on February 16, 2023, at Oakland Nursing & Rehabillitation. Born on November 13, 1935, in "The Eddy", WV, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Emily Amelia (Evans) Paugh.

Josephine was a proud homemaker, loved her family dearly, and was an avid bingo player. She was...

Feb 15, 2023

Randy Alan Boxall, 66, formerly of Charlottesville, VA, and most recently, Oakland, MD, passed away February 15, 2023, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 7, 1956, in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of the late William Fred and Annie Amelia (Suthard) Boxall.

 

Randy was a graduate of Northwood High School in Silver Spring, MD. He worked...

Feb 15, 2023

George Junior Ferguson, 95, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born October, 26, 1927, in Mtn. Lake Park, he was the son of the late George W. and Alice (Schmidt) Ferguson.

He was a United States Army Veteran and had worked at Westvaco in the wood yard. After his retirement, he donated...

Feb 14, 2023

Robert Ervin Davis, Sr., 87, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 14, 2023, at his home. Born on January 26, 1936, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Maude (Brown) Davis.

 

Robert served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the New Life Christian Church. He worked...

Feb 13, 2023

Brother Robert Wheeler died on Monday, February 13th in Thomas, WV, from complications of cancer. Born into a navy family in Quincy, Massachusetts on January 1, 1949, Robert Lawrence Wheeler was the eldest son of Lawrence Abel and Isabel Lucille (Lake) Wheeler. The family moved from Palo Alto, CA, where his father was attending graduate school at Stanford University, to...

Feb 11, 2023

John Alan Perrine, 68, of Oakland, MD, died on February 11, 2023. Born on September 23, 1954, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Killius) Perrine.

John lived the majority of his life in Winter Haven, FL, working for Albertson's as a produce manager. After retirement, he moved back home to his hometown, Oakland,...

Feb 10, 2023

Lois Ann Bailey, 66, of Jacksonville, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on March 30, 1956, to Boyd and Mary Friend, and was the youngest of two children. She spent her childhood through high school in the Loch Lynn area of Garrett County, Maryland. Lois was a shining...

Feb 9, 2023

 

Elizabeth 'Ann' Morgan, 94, formerly of LaPlata MD, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at her home in Oakland MD. Born on October 9, 1928, in Morgantown WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jarrett Ireland and Eleanor Elizabeth (Allison) Ireland.

Ann attended Fairmont High School and later West Virginia University where she received a degree...

Feb 9, 2023

Linda Sue Callis, 76, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 24, 1946, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carlton James Sr., and Mary Louise (Eichelberger) Callis.

 

Linda enjoyed gardening, taking walks, and animals of all species. She loved spending time with her family and...