Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jun 17, 2021

Steven Theodore Johnson, age 68, of Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Born on December 27, 1952 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Stanley T. and Astrid (Jensen) Johnson.  Steven married his soul mate, Cheryl L. (Simmons) Johnson on May 8, 2005.   The two...

Ricky Skeweris

Ricky Skeweris

Jun 11, 2021

Ricky J. Skeweris, age 64, of Hagerstown passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 20, 1957 in Oakland to the late Isadore J. and Mayjel E. (Lewis) Skeweris.

Rick was a graduate of Southern High School, Class of 1975.  He continued his education at Garrett College and Dupree College of Management- Georgia Tech.  Rick had been employed as an information technology architect and most...

Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson

Jun 4, 2021

Garrett T. Wilson 31, of Bloomington, MD passed away on June 4, 2021 due to complications from a long term battle of kidney disease at his home in Bloomington, MD.  He was born in Cumberland, MD on May 2, 1990 and is the son of Richard (Rick) and Robin (Guthrie) Wilson of Bloomington.  He was preceded in...

Judy Stemple

Judy Stemple

Jun 3, 2021

Judy M. Stemple, 61, passed away on June 3rd, 2021, in Elkins, WV.  She was born in Oakland, MD on July 27th 1959, to the late Bobby Leroy Harsh and surviving Carolyn Harsh.

Judy graduated from East Preston High School.  For 15 years, she and her husband volunteered together as fire fighters at the Mt. Grove VFD.  She worked as a cook...

Gail Armstrong

Gail Armstrong

May 30, 2021

Gail Lynn Armstrong, 65, of Oakland, MD passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2021. She was born July 12, 1955, a daughter to the late Jerome Bernice and Betty Lou (Stearns) Taylor.

Mrs. Armstrong served in the United States Army. After her service, she obtained an associate’s degree in Psychology from...

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

May 30, 2021

Mary Martha (Sebold) Miller, age 103, of Deer Park, MD passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Oakland Nursing and Rehab Center in Oakland, MD.  Mary was born May 5, 1918 in Deer Park.  She was the daughter of the late William Michael and Martha Ellen (McGettigan) Sebold.  Mary was the last of her immediate family to pass,...

Judy Esenwein

Judy Esenwein

May 26, 2021

Judy Gail (Tasker) Esenwein, age 59, of Swanton, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on December 23, 1961 in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Junior D. "Peach" and Beulah L. (Kifer) Tasker.

Judy was a graduate of Bruce High School, Class of 1979 and...

Wayne Moyer, III

Wayne Moyer, III

May 23, 2021

Wayne Allen "Wanker" Moyer, III, age 34, of Swanton, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Wayne loved fast cars, beautiful women and spending time with his son, Bryton.  In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed fixing things, listening to music and riding motorcycles.  Wayne was featured on the covers of the "Lab Coat Girl'' books...

Patricia Filsinger

Patricia Filsinger

May 23, 2021

Patricia J. Filsinger, 90, of Deer Park, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Dennett Road Manor in Oakland.

Pat was born December 31, 1930, in Deer Park, MD. She was the daughter of the late Philip Filsinger and Mary (Ruge) Filsinger. She was a graduate of Oakland High School, Class of 1948 and...

Robert Carney

Robert Carney

May 21, 2021

Robert William Carney Sr., 53, of Oakland, died Friday, May 21, 2021, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 1967, to James Carney and Patricia Rosa-Stewart. Bob was an Army Veteran of Desert Storm and exemplified life, love, and laughter.  We honor Bob by remembering him as an amazing person who...

Norma Wilt

Norma Wilt

May 21, 2021

Norma Lee Wilt, 85, of Oakland died on Friday, May 21, 2021, at her home. Born on April 26, 1936, in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Theodore  and Delia (Upole) Reckart. Norma was a graduate of Southern High School. She worked for Garrett National Bank as head of bookkeeping and, later, worked in school cafeterias...

Hester Foley

Hester Foley

May 19, 2021

Hester Catherine (Baker) Foley, age 101, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on December 18, 1919 in Gortner, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Wilson and Nellie Blanche (Davis) Baker.

Hester was a graduate of Oakland High School, Class of 1938.  She worked at Custer's...

Sarah Harvey

Sarah Harvey

May 17, 2021

Sarah Kay Harvey, 69, of Oakland died on Monday, May 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 15, 1951, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Harry Clyde and Martha S. (Lee) Rodeheaver.

She had worked for 25 years at the Cuppett & Weeks Nursing Home in Oakland as...

George Savage

George Savage

May 16, 2021

George Oscar Savage, 83, of Huntingtown, MD passed away at Calvert Health Medical Center on May 16, 2021. Born on June 15, 1937, in Mc Henry, MD, a son to the late Ott and Flora Savage.

George was a graduate of Northern High School. He served in the United States Army. After his service, he married his...

Lowell Sturm

Lowell Sturm

May 15, 2021

Lowell Dean "Chuck" Sturm, 60, of Oakland died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in the comfort of his home, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 24, 1961, in Bridgeport, WV, he was the son of Barbara Carolyn Sturm of Oakland and the late John E. Sturm on June 24, 2020.

Lowell was an...

Bruce Tasker

Bruce Tasker

May 15, 2021

Bruce Allen Tasker, age 64, of Barton, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence.  Born on October 29, 1956, in Vindex, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leo Tasker and Mary Jane (Lipscomb) Beaver.

Bruce was a hardworking, loving husband and father.  In the eyes of his children, he was a superhero....

Joyce Lyons

Joyce Lyons

May 14, 2021

Joyce Helena Lyons 86 of Main St. Westernport went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 14, 2021.  She was born on May 1, 1935 in Piedmont, WV and was the daughter of the late Rev. Rex Coffman and Helen I. (LaRue) Coffman. She was preceded in death by two sons, Mark Lyons and Charles R....

Mildred Perrine

Mildred Perrine

May 13, 2021

Mildred Florence (Killius) Perrine, age 95, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Dennett Road Manor.  Born on March 19, 1926 in Loch Lynn Heights, she was the daughter of the late August W. and Florence M. (Compton) Killius.  She married George Thurman Perrine on November 30, 1945. The couple had five children....

Matthew McDowell

Matthew McDowell

May 13, 2021

Matthew Alan McDowell, 58, of Davis, WV passed away on May 13, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on May 3, 1963 in Elkins, WV; a son to Richard McDowell and Rebecca (Friend) McDowell.

Matt was a devoted husband and proud father. He had a natural technical ability that brought him to work in...

Rita Harsh

Rita Harsh

May 11, 2021

Rita Joyce (Rogers) Harsh, age 87, departed this life from her farm home near Eglon, WV to meet her Creator she so desired to meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, after a struggle with essential tremors.  She was born on July 31, 1933 in Mineral County, a daughter to the late Otho and Edith Roger.

She is survived...