Obituaries

May 14, 2020

Nellie May Wolfe, age 90, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her residence. Born on December 4, 1929 in Newberg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Homer N. and Lena Neff.

Nellie grew up working on the family farm. Over the years, she was employed at Proudfoot’s Pharmacy Restaurant, Cuppett Weeks...

May 14, 2020

Sandra M. Henley-Tasker, 61, of Barton, Maryland passed away May 14, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland Maryland. She was born April 2, 1959 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Adam and Bessie Gregory Spell.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Tasker whom she married on Spetember 21, 1996. Also surviving...

May 13, 2020

Patricia A. Croston, age 71, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 2, 1949 in Davis, WV, she was the daughter of Earl H. and Lenora V. Shuttleworth.

Patty is survived by her daughter, Nicole Cooper and husband James of Oakland; siblings, Linda Shuttleworth...

May 7, 2020

Cheryl Sue Shaffer, 70, beloved Mother and loving Wife, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1949 to Carroll "Bill" and Genevieve (Reams) Hahn.

Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dennis C. Shaffer; three children, Renee...

May 6, 2020

Naomi R. Uphold, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Naomi was born on November 12, 1934 in Vindex, MD to Joseph Edward Gregory and Linda Louise (Bell) Gregory.

Naomi is survived by one son, Jacob L. Gregory of New Windsor, MD and four daughters; Linda S. Shillingburg,...

May 5, 2020

Sherman Jarrett, 81, of the Timberline Community, Canaan Valley, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home May 5, 2020. He was in good health and death was unexpected. He was born October 10, 1938 in Coalburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Tommie Jarrett and Biddie Christy Jarrett. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Jean...

May 2, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Haskiell, 71, born October 25, 1948 in Turner Douglas, WV, passed away at her home on the morning of May 2, 2020.

Liz retired from Dennett Road Manor after 40+ years of dedicated service. She had a heart of gold, caring for and giving to others always before herself, She loved decorating and spending...

Apr 28, 2020

Richard A. McCrobie, Sr., 76, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  Born on August 9, 1943, he was the son of the late James and Vida McCrobie.  Richard was a graduate of Southern High School and held various jobs in our community over the years. Richard was a man who enjoyed being outdoors.  Whether he was working on his...

Apr 23, 2020

Amber Dawn Legeer, 28, of Deer Park, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on January 23, 1992, in Riverside, CA, she is the daughter of Mark Fazenbaker and Pamela (Legeer) Santos, both of Oakland.

Amber worked in healthcare as a licensed CNA/GNA.

She liked to be...

Apr 22, 2020

Harold Henry Upole, 85, of Deer Park, passed away on April 22, 2020 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. Born on June 26, 1934 in Deer Park, he was the son of the late George “Tuck” and Alta Jane Upole. Harold proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War era as a medical...

Apr 18, 2020

George Victor Futch, Jr., of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home.  Born on December 24,1937 in New Smyrna, Florida, he was the son of the late George Sr. & Ruth Pauline (Widner) Futch.  George was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Tommie M. Futch; a daughter, Patricia Ann Cleveland; sister &...

Apr 18, 2020

Marie K. Knotts, 96, of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Oakland Nursing and Rehab. Born on May 18, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Hope (Martin) LeMaster. Marie was a very gifted chef. She loved to cook and bake and worked at several establishments up and down the east coast of the...

Apr 17, 2020

Catherine Louise Sanders, 73, of Oakland, passed away on April 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born on April 7, 1947, to the late Juanita and Walter Skeweris in Kempton, MD.  She graduated from Southern Garrett High School where she met and later married her best friend, Donald Sanders.  Catherine worked for Naylor’s Hardware, TDEC and in various programs at the...

Apr 16, 2020

Michaele “Mike” Ann Bennett, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2020. She was born June 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Wilhem. Ms. Bennett is survived by two sons, Amos Bennett and fiancé Stacy Jo, Bob Bennett and wife Rose, all of Red Creek, West Virginia, three daughters, Debbie Weese...

Apr 13, 2020

Darwin Eugene Friend, 67, of Oakland passed away on April 13, 2020, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on August 17, 1952, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Wilmer E. Friend and Ellen A. (Johnston) Friend-Shillingburg. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Deidre Ann Friend-Deberry.

Darwin worked in construction with his...

Apr 9, 2020

Phyllis Blanche Johnson Helbig, 91, is in the presence of God; Phyllis passed peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville, MD. She was born January 17, 1929, in Keyser, WV, daughter of the late William Amos and Emma Faye. (Rice) Johnson. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dewitt Helbig Sr; six...

Apr 9, 2020

Robert Forest Hauser, of Oakland,  passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor.  Born on May 12, 1929, he was the son of the late Homer and Hazel (Roth) Hauser.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Arvin, George and Wayne and three sisters, Ruth Hauser, Leona Frazee, and Colene Santopietro.  Rob is...

Apr 7, 2020

Patricia J. Martin, 74, of Redhouse, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born on November 20, 1945 in Hazelton, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Cora (Ault) Savage. Pat was a graduate of Northern High School. Throughout her life, she opened her home and lovingly cared for many children in...

Apr 7, 2020

Adra Marie Hinebaugh, 99, of Oakland, died on April 7, 2020, at the Goodwill Mennonite Home in Grantsville, Maryland. Born November 15, 1920 near Swallow Falls, Adra was the daughter of the late Newton and Daisy (Hauger) Reams. In addition to her parents, Adra was preceded in death by a son, Michael Linn Hinebaugh and five siblings, brothers, Harland...

Apr 4, 2020

Glenna May Sweitzer, 96, of Swanton, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 2, 1923, in Short Run, MD, she is the daughter of the late Cyrus and Jennie Harvey. Glenna's pride and joy was her family. She had a servant's heart and hands and was a caregiver to...