Jul 12, 2022

Teresa Lea Hamilton, 60, of Oakland died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home. Born on September 6, 1961, in Aliquippa, PA, she was the daughter of the late James E. Brown, Sr. and Anna Mae (Stonebraker) Brown. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lantz; two daughters, Brandi Collins of Ohio and Taylor Hamilton of Oakland; grandchildren,...

Jul 9, 2022

James Ray Lancaster, 75, of Elk Garden, WV, died on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD. Born on January 11, 1947, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late James Leo and Martha Ellen (Ray) Lancaster.

He retired from National Can Corporation in Baltimore and also made and sold...

Jul 8, 2022

Anthony Osretkar, affectionately known as Toney, passed away on July 8, 2022, after a brief illness. Toney was born on April 2, 1931 -- he joked that he would have been an April Fool's baby but it was snowing too hard and the doctor couldn't get up the hill. After graduating from Thomas High School, he served in the...

Jul 7, 2022

Gary Vanmeter Dixon, 85, of North Ft. Myers passed away on July 7, 2022. Gary was born on January 15,1937, in Accident, MD, to the late Florence (Dixon) Sanders. Gary grew up in Oakland, MD.

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who always had a smile on his face and loved watching the...

Jul 6, 2022

Frederic N. "Fritz" Corey ,92 of Davis, WV, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2022, at his home. He was born December 26, 1929, in Toledo, OH, a son of the late James Leslie DeWitt Corey and Norma Louise (Muth) Corey.

Fritz attended grade schools in Maumee, OH, and Alliance, OH, graduating from Alliance High School in...

Jul 5, 2022

William D. Browning, 92, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1930, and was the son of the late Martin and Pearl Browning.

In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed working on his tractor, going to tractor shows and going to...

Jun 26, 2022

Bernadine Adaline (Roth) Bachtel, 90, of Eglon, WV, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on June 26, 2022. Born on December 9, 1931, in Horse Shoe Run, WV, the daughter of the late Willie Wesley and Grace Nelvina (Rembold) Roth.

Bernadine was a homemaker, hardworking farm girl, wife and mother of six children. She...

Jun 20, 2022

Dennis "Dennie" Carlton Shaffer, 76, of Oakland passed away June 20,2022. Born September 14, 1945, to the late Charles D. "CD" and Oakareda "Poodle" Shaffer. Dennie was a devoted husband to the late Cheryl "Sue" (Hahn) Shaffer, which they had the privilege of being married for 52 years. Dennie leaves behind 3 daughters whom he was very proud of. Renee...

Jun 19, 2022

Donald Lee Wolf Sr., 86, of Oakland, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1935, and was the son of the late Fredolen Sr. and Edna (Platter) Wolf. Don worked at A.T.T. and various construction companies. He retired from Bell Atlantic on December 26, 1992. He enjoyed many days of...

Jun 19, 2022

Robert "Buzz" Delton Sims, 86, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 30, 1935, and was the son of the late Noah and Jeanetta Sims. Robert was an Army Korean War Veteran, serving 3 years with the rank of Spec 3 Technician. He enjoyed fishing, watching baseball, camping,...

Jun 15, 2022

Robert Steven Getz "Steve", 64, of Mt. Storm, WV, passed away June 15, 2022, at his home. Born on February 8, 1958, in Petersburg, WV, the son of the late Floyd and Irene (White) Getz. Steve was a graduate of Union High School. He worked as a power plant operator at CERTS. He was a member of the Mt....

Jun 14, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Mick, 71, of Parsons, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2022. Born on August 4, 1950, in Harman, WV, the son to the late Edison and Mary Mick.

Over ten years ago, he was met with a difficult, life changing event; he lost both of his legs over...

Jun 14, 2022

Fayetta Gracie Schrock, 74, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Virgil W. and Freda V. (Moats) Moats.

She worked at Wisp Resort for 18 years. She enjoyed watching TV, playing Yahtzee, spending time with her...

Jun 10, 2022

Boyd Lawrence Smith, born April 6, 1937, the youngest of eleven children of Oakey Laban and Gertie Jane Allen Smith at Jenningston, Tucker Co., WV, passed away June 10, 2022, at McClay Senior Care in St. Peters, Missouri.

At age one, his family moved to a farm known as Scotts Siding, on the Dry Fork River.  He...

Jun 9, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Phillip Zeus Jr., 80, of Oakland, died on June 9, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on February 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony P. and Elizabeth Mary Mae (Odbert) Zeus. He graduated from Gannon College in Erie, PA, with degrees in Industrial Management and Mechanical Engineering. He was...

Jun 9, 2022

Frederick Collins, Jr., 67, of Oakland died on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on October 9, 1954, in Oakland, he was the son of the late John Frederick and Dorothy (Nair) Collins. Fred was a 1974 graduate of Southern High School. He had worked for Manor Home, Ben Shaffer Plumbing and was the co-owner...

Jun 8, 2022

Shirley A. Herndon, 80, of Oakland, our beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She entered the world on Sunday, November 30, 1941 in Kingwood, WV, the daughter of the late Cecil R. and Nettie R. (Wilhelm) Royce.

Shirley attended Bethel United Methodist Church where she was active in her...

Jun 7, 2022

James Edward "Eddie" Park, 77, of Oakland, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, June 7, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1945, in Hutton, MD, and was the son of the late Encil M. and Margaret E. (Sell) Park. He was a retired UMWA coal miner. He was a very loving, giving, and...

Jun 6, 2022

James R. Harman, 66 of Xenia, OH passed June 6, 2022, after a brief illness. Jim was born March 16, 1956, in Elkins, WV, the son of the late Robert J. Harman and Dora Mae Judy Harman. He graduated from Harman High School in 1974. He obtained his auctioneers license and graduated as a Colonel with Robert, his dad,...

Jun 5, 2022

George Edward Reall, 86, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1936, in West Virginia and was the son of the late Walter and Elsie (Deal) Reall. He worked at Kelly's Appliance and Furniture from the early 1950's until closing in the 1980's. He then opened his...