Obituaries

Jan 9, 2021

Aaron Allen Ashby, age 13, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born on July 17, 2007 in Oakland, he was the son of Gary and Nicole (Chapman) Ashby.

Aaron attended Crellin Elementary and Southern Middle Schools.  His passion was baseball and he loved playing all sports.  He was a...

Jan 9, 2021

Catherine Mae Emerick, Katie, age 102, of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at their home.  Born on April 10, 1918 in Hutton, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle Ann (Markley) Rodeheaver.

Those left to mourn her passing are a daughter, Donna Kay Burrier of...

Jan 8, 2021

Kathleen “Kitty” H. Poyer, age 94, of Oakland, died in her sleep on Friday, January 8, 2021.  Kitty was born on July 27, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Walter, by her parents Bartholomew Harrington (Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland) and Anne Mulry Harrington (Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland), her sisters, Mary...

Jan 5, 2021

Carl Wayne Hardesty, 86, of Oakland died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 2, 1934, in Deer Park, he was the son of the late Alexander and Arta (Lish) Hardesty. He was a member of the Deer Park Sportsmans Club and enjoyed gardening, wood working, crossword puzzles, telling stories, and looking for...

Jan 4, 2021

Joshua Edward Park, 27, of Oakland died on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born on May 1, 1993, in Oakland, he was the son of Lisa (Schmidt) Riley and husband Will and Jason Edward Park and wife Joyce, all of Oakland. Josh was a 2011 graduate of Southern Garrett High School. He worked as a truck driver for Rigidply Rafters....

Jan 4, 2021

Lila Virginia Riley Killmeier, age 102, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Twin Lakes Health Care, Burlington, North Carolina.  She was born in Garrett County, MD to the late Luther and Rose Barnard Riley.  She started Hospice in Frederick, MD.  Lila lived in the Twin Lakes Community for over thirteen years and enjoyed working with hand crafts....

Jan 2, 2021

David William Paugh, Jr., 70, of Oakland died on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home with his boys by his side.  Born on July 23, 1950, in Kitzmiller, he ws the son of the late David William, Sr. and Betty (Evans) Paugh. He was a graduate of Southern High School and a veteran of the United States Army...

Jan 1, 2021

Mary Jean Delaney, 81 of Eglon, WV, passed away at Ruby memorial Hospital on January 1, 2021. She was born June 24, 1939 in Clio, MI; a daughter of the late Max and Helen Tapia.

Mrs. Delaney is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harold William Delany Sr., also surviving are three daughters, Deborah Delaney, Christine...

Jan 1, 2021

Beulah "Lois" DeWitt Latin, 87, of Oakland, woke up in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Friday, January 1, 2021. Born on December 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bliss and Grace (Cross) Reams. She was famous for her cooking and good humor. She loved to feed people. Many people were recipients of...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles Edward Varner, 65, of Charleston,WV passed away January 1, 2021 after a long illness. Charlie will be remembered for his love of music, quick wit and sense of humor. He could hear a song from the 60’s or 70’s and tell you who sang it, what album it was on and the year it was released. Charlie was...

Dec 31, 2020

Edna Giese Wonderly, 96, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, formerly of Oakland, passed away on December 31, 2020.   Born on July 7th, 1924 on a homestead in Campbell County, South Dakota, she was a daughter of the late Friedrich and Christina (Fehr) Giese, both German immigrants from Russia.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,...

Dec 31, 2020

Kermit Lloyd Bonner, 87, of Red Creek, a life-long Tucker County resident, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020, at the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown where he had been a patient since Christmas evening. He had been in a period of declining health for several years.  He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend. He...

Dec 31, 2020

Linda Bray, 73, of Oakland died on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born on June 19, 1947, in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late Albert L. and Nellie Emma (Knox) Bray.

Linda worked for First United Bank & Trust and for the Garrett County Department of Social Services. She greatly...

Dec 30, 2020

Randall Lee "Randy Lee" Harvey, 50, of Oakland went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, with his loving family by his side. Born on November 21, 1970, in Oakland, he was the son of Randy and Kay Harvey. His smile was like a light from an angel and his unconditional love was like...

Dec 29, 2020

Elizabeth Anne (Filsinger) Teagarden, 92, of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident. Born in Garrett County on July 11, 1928, she was the second daughter of the late Carl and Catherine (Flanigan) Filsinger. She married her high school sweetheart, Howard Rex Teagarden, while attending nurses training...

Dec 28, 2020

Christian Ray Baker, 84, of Swanton and Baltimore, died on Monday, December 28, 2020. He is survived by four daughters, Loreen L. Prescott and husband Todd of Perry Hall, MD, Penny L. Hinton and husband Thomas of Alma, WV, Robin D. Ashford and husband Randy of Harve De Grace, MD, and Terry C. Pearce of Cincinnati, OH; a grandson,...

Dec 28, 2020

Kathryn Ruby Hauser, 95, a life-long resident of Oakland, died on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 28, 1925, in Franklin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Don Byrd and Lura (Arbogast) Hinkle. She was a teacher's assistant at Dennett Road Elementary for many years. She was also active member in...

Dec 25, 2020

Christopher Lee "CJ" Sickles, age 18, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on July 15, 2002 in Cecil County, MD, he was the son of the late Christopher L. Sickles and Linda D. (Martin) Biggs.

CJ attended Southern Garrett County High School.  He was a...

Dec 23, 2020

Zolula Mae "Andy" Wolfe, age 90, of Oakland, formerly of Mount Storm, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home due to Covid-19.

Andy was born in New Cumberland, WV on January 30, 1930 to the late Carl and Bessie (Talbot) George.

Andy married the love of her life on...

Dec 22, 2020

Betty Jean Slaubaugh, age 68, of Horse Shoe Run, WV and most recently a resident of Cherry Hill Assisted Living, Accident, MD passed away December 22, 2020. She was born June 30, 1952; a daughter to the late Earl Cecil and Cora Marie (Rhodes) Slaubaugh.

She is survived by one son, Chad Judy, Thomas, WV, one daughter, Tracy...