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...
Jeffrey Clay
Jan 5, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Clay, 58, of Piedmont, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at WVU United Hospital Center. Born on March 23, 1966, in Keyser, he was the son of Gloria Christina Clay of Piedmont.
Jeff had worked in maintenance for the town of Piedmont and also at Pilgrim's Pride Processing in Moorefield. Jeff...
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...
Glenn Wilson
Dec 13, 2024
Glenn L. Wilson, 62, of Gormania, WV, passed away December 13, 2024, at his home. Born on June 9, 1962, in Philippi, WV, he was the son of Janet M. (Poling) Wilson and the late Gale E. Wilson.
Glenn was a 1980 graduate of Union High School. After graduation, he obtained his CDL and electrician license. He was a truck driver...
Robert Barrick
Dec 13, 2024
Robert A. "Bob" Barrick, 79, of Kitzmiller, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 23, 1944, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Dwight and Mildred (Burdock) Barrick.
A proud alumnus of Elk Garden High School, Bob dedicated much of his working life to the coal mining industry, retiring from Island Creek...
Emily Lambruno
Dec 13, 2024
Emily Grace Lambruno, 83, of Thomas, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Cortland Acres. Born on December 15, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Blondie William and Florence (Waltz) Phillips.
Emily was a graduate of Mountaineer High School, and kept the classmate connections strong as the High School Reunion organizer. She was well known...
Raymond O'Haver
Dec 10, 2024
Raymond H. "Double Clutcher" O'Haver, 83, of Oakland, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center. Born on October 4, 1941, in Bloomington, he was the son of the late Thomas Riley O'Haver and Nettie Bertha Leona (Lantz) O'Haver Starkey.
Raymond was a proud 1960 graduate of Southern High School. After high school, he served his country honorably...