Obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Carla Precious Hertzog, 79, of Davis, West Virginia & Rodeo, California, passed away on November 12, 2020 at West Virginia University, Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. The funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 11:00am, at Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home, 567 Thomas Ave., Davis, WV 26260. Visitation will be November 19, 2020 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm also at...

Nov 7, 2020

Roy, L. Weese, 71, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 7, 1949, in Elk Garden, WV, he was the son of the late Maxie Lewraine and Lenora Beatrice (Haslacker) Weese. He loved to spend time with his family and his dog Noel, read his...

Nov 6, 2020

Mildred Lorene Donham Teets, 96, of Aurora, WV and Jefferson City, TN, died peacefully on November 6, 2020, at the family farm in West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, Hancell (Jake) Teets, who died in 2014. Mildred and Jake were true partners from the time they married in 1941, working diligently...

Nov 5, 2020

Beulah Alberta Crabtree, 92, of Oakland died on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 12, 1927, in Accident, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sadie (Savage) Shope.

She was a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers, bridge club, and enjoyed quilting, gardening and working on puzzles.

She...

Nov 4, 2020

Melvin Lester Friend, age 75, of Deer Park, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2020, at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Melvin worked for Herrington State Park and Cabin Run Construction. He enjoyed taking care of his small farm that included his chickens, ducks, small horses and cows. Melvin always enjoyed spending time with all of his...

Nov 4, 2020

Jesse J. “Uncle Jesse” Gnegy, age 87, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on March 24, 1933 in Eglon, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jesse and Emma Gnegy.

Jesse proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War era.  He was employed by...

Nov 2, 2020

Ronald Stanley McKenney, 79, of Kitzmiller, died on Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home. Born on November 12, 1940, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Robert Stanley and Vera (Cox) McKenney.

Ron was a mechanic by trade, a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, and was a dedicated member of the Kitzmiller...

Oct 30, 2020

Paul Ronald "Ron" Bowers, 82, of Swanton died on Friday, October 30, 2020, at his home. Born on July 7, 1938, in Bayard, WV, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Goldie O. (Shreve) Bowers.

Ron worked for Westvaco/New Page, retiring after more than 42 years of service. He also...

Oct 28, 2020

Roger Dale Dumire, age 59, of Davis, West Virginia passed away at his home on October 28, 2020. He was born February 5, 1961 in Washington, D.C., a son to the late Herbert Allen and Beatrice Marie Dumire.

He is survived by one son, Thomas Allen Dumire and wife Heather, two daughters, Lisa Marie Maner and fiancé...

Oct 28, 2020

Jackie Eugene Snyder Jr. 60, entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2020 in Elkins, WV.  He was born on November 12, 1959 in Kingwood, WV, a son of Jackie E. and Alma V. (Donham) Snyder of Aurora.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Barbara (Evans) Snyder of Terra Alta, three sons, Fred and wife Sharon...

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Riggleman Matthews, age 81, of Kitzmiller, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born in Vindex, Maryland on January 9, 1939 to John Oliver and Naomi Ruth (Michaels) Riggleman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Leland Ellsworth Matthews and siblings, Shirley Riggleman Tasker, David “Big Dave”...

Oct 27, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Metz, 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1930, in Parsons, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Noah Edward and Bessie Marie Tennant.

Mrs. Metz is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert...

Oct 25, 2020

Andrew Lee Garsson, 71, of Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor. Born on August 22, 1949 in Silver Lake, New York, he was the son of the late Sandra Garsson. After his high school graduation, Andy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from a career in the...

Oct 21, 2020

Dickenson, Nellie  Catherine Harsh 93, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Richmond, VA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Halsey Taylor Dickenson and many beloved family members.

Nellie was born August 11, 1927 in Eglon, West Virginia to Jesse and Effie Fike Harsh.  She is survived by her brother Arvin Harsh (Rita) who lives on the home place where...

Oct 17, 2020

Winifred Joy Harvey, age 86, of Pleasant Valley, beloved Mom, Gram and Sass was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, October 17, 2020. She entered this world on June 2, 1934 in Oakland, MD, born to Herbert and Bessie (Bowman) Harvey.

Winifred was a graduate of Oakland High School and continued her education in nursing...

Oct 15, 2020

Frank D. DelSignore, born April 8, 1924, in Meriden, WV, died October 15, 2020 in his home in Davis, WV under the loving care of his son John and daughter-in-law Mandy. He was the son of the late Paulo DelSignore and Vincenza Pizzoferrata.

Frank quit school at the age of 16 to enlist in the Army. He...

Oct 12, 2020

Ernest Edwin “Ed” Arnold, 75 of Thomas, WV died October 12, 2020 at Genesis HC – Madison Center in Morgantown, WV. He was born on December 23, 1944 in Eglon, WV a son of the late Ernest William Arnold and Lucille Maxine Lemasters Arnold. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Romaine Carol Arnold, whom passed on August...

Oct 11, 2020

Glenn Edward Butts, 82, of Oakland, died on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, PA.

Born on June 18, 1938, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Charles William and Leota E. (Evans) Butts.

Glenn was a retired welder having worked for Bethlehem Steel at Sparrow's Point in Baltimore. After retirement, he...

Oct 11, 2020

Cheryl DiBacco, beloved wife, mother and grandmother age 73, passed away on October 11, 2020. Cheryl was born in South Holland, IL to George and Dorothy Rinkema. Cheryl married George DiBacco on April 19, 1975 in South Holland, IL.

Cheryl completed nursing training affiliated with Northwestern University and worked with infants in the NICU in the Chicago...

Oct 10, 2020

Edsel Calvin Calhoun, Sr., 84, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on October 12, 1935, in Mountain Lake Park, he was the son of the late Alfred M. and Nellie M. (Stottlemeyer) Calhoun. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served during the...