Obituaries

Feb 13, 2021

Debra Jean (Deem) Filsinger, age 64, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center from complications of COVID-19.

Born on December 2, 1956 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Wesley Deem, Sr. and Laura Jean (Jordan) Deem.

Debby retired in January 2019 from...

Feb 12, 2021

Naomi Fae Harsh, 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the Always Personal Care Home in Connelsville, PA. She was born October 9, 1966 in Oakland, MD. She was a daughter of Clyde Harsh and the late Shirley L. (Childs) Harsh.

She is survived by her father, Clyde Harsh; two sisters,...

Feb 11, 2021

Richard Ira Weeks, 82, of Oakland, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2021. He was born in Loch Lynn, MD on July 9, 1938; a son to the late Ira Wheat Weeks and Elma Naomi (Shaffer) Weeks.

Mr. Weeks graduated from Southern High School. After graduation, he enlisted with the Army...

Feb 10, 2021

Larry Ward Boigegrain, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Larry was born in Akron, OH to the late Charles Boigegrain and Ada Mae (Butts) Boigegrain.

He is survived by a son; a daughter and four grandchildren. He is also survived by a friend and niece,...

Jan 29, 2021

Nora Arlene (Opel) Evans, age 88, of Oakland, MD passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on June 13, 1932 in Bittinger, MD, she was a daughter to the late John Herman and Melda (Schrock) Opel.

Nora enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, reading and embroidering. She attended Pine Grove Church of the Brethren. She...

Jan 28, 2021

Linda Klacik, 69, beloved Mother and friend, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2021. She entered this world on January 23, 1952, in Sandusky, OH, born to the late John Gerald Klacik, Jr. and Daisy Jean (Paugh) Klacik.

Linda attended the Loch Lynn Church of God and enjoyed studying the Bible....

Jan 28, 2021

David Joseph Cole, 71, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2021, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and his two beloved cats. David was born on March 19, 1949, in Streator, Ill., to the late Edward and Rosemary Cole. David loved his country and was proud to have served in the United...

Jan 26, 2021

Francis Joseph Smith, age 67, went to his heavenly home on January 26th, 2021. He was born in Elkins, WV on February 22, 1953.

He was the youngest son of the late Donald Graydon Smith and the late Lucy Sagace Smith.

Joe left behind siblings Donald G. Smith, Jr. and his wife Dottie; Robert R....

Jan 22, 2021

Frederick J. George, Jr., age 73, of Mc Henry, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland.  Born on December 2, 1947 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frederick and Theresa George.

Fred proudly served his country in the United States National Guard.  He was the proprietor of Reisterstown Auto Services....

Jan 22, 2021

Laurie May Keplinger, age 62, of Elk Garden, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center.

Born on September 22, 1958 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Neil and May Williams.

Laurie was a graduate of Bruce High School and attended West Virginia University.  She was employed as...

Jan 19, 2021

Vauda Mae (Paugh) Owendoff Schwanke, of Fairfax, VA, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021.  She was born on December 11, 1923, on a farm near Oakland, MD to the late Robert Scott Paugh and Mabel Browning Paugh.  She was predeceased by her first husband of 35 years, Robert Albert Owendoff, and her second husband...

Jan 19, 2021

Harold Dale Harsh (94) passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the WV Veteran’s Nursing Home in Clarksburg. Dale was born on October 28, 1926, in Aurora, West Virginia to the late Harold and Gladys Harsh. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II, serving in the Pacific & American Theaters. He was a resident of Coventry and...

Jan 18, 2021

Cathern Mae Stieringer Kuhn, 87, of Elk Garden, WV died on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Moran Manor in Westernport.  Born on February 5, 1933, in Landes, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Monroe and Sadie Florence (Alexander) Whetzel. She was a member of the Bayard United Methodist Church and the Bayard Homemakers. She worked at...

Jan 18, 2021

Chad Allan Judy, age 45, of Horse Shoe Run, West Virginia and most recently a resident of Cortland Acres, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1975 in Oakland, Maryland.

Left to cherish his memories are his step-mother, JoAnn Secrist, of Horse Shoe Run, a son, Chad Allan Judy Jr., and wife...

Jan 17, 2021

Virginia Belle Mayor was born December 1, 1932 to Ernest D. Hovatter and Mary E. (Wilson) Hovatter in Preston County, Gladesville, West Virginia.  She was the middle child between her older sister, Fern Robinson, and her younger brother, James Hovatter.

Virginia’s family moved to Arthurdale, WV in 1935 as original settlers and part of the New Deal Program...

Jan 14, 2021

Jeffery Allen Barnes, age 48 passed away on January 14th, 2021 at his home in Davis, WV.  He was born in Parsons, West Virginia on December 30, 1972; a son of the late Thomas Barnes and surviving Linda Kerns.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Linda Kerns, a special aunt, Glenda Barnes, and a host of...

Jan 13, 2021

Richard "Dick" Uchic was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 13, 2021. He was born on July 5, 1942 in Thomas, WV to the late Walter Uchic and Sarah Peters. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Joann Keller Uchic, who passed away on August 11, 2020. He is...

Jan 11, 2021

Paul A. Messina, age 73, of Terra Alta, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.

Born on September 16,1947, in Baltimore, MD, he is precede in death by his parents Salvatore and Carmela Messina and his son, Paul Messina Jr.

Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany...

Jan 11, 2021

Herman R. Burns, Sr., 82, of Thomas, WV, died on Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home. Born on January 12, 1938, in Douglas, WV, he was the son of the late Ira Glenn and Dora Elizabeth (Losh) Burns. He worked at Sunrise Sanitation for 25 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to explore and...

Jan 10, 2021

Joseph Richards Dowd, 52, of Davis, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his home. Born on August 21, 1968, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Kenneth Dowd, Sr. of St. John, IN and the late Rita (Jacison) Gaspers. He worked in construction and enjoyed anything mechanical. He was know to help people out by fixing various things...