Obituaries

Jul 21, 2019

Michael Andrew Hoffeditz, 51, of Sugar Creek, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born on May 11, 1968, in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of Charles "Chuck" and Madalyn (McIntire) Hoffeditz of Deep Creek Lake. Mike worked in oil and gas property leasing. In his free time, he enjoyed waterskiing, snowskiing, golfing and many other outdoor...

Jul 16, 2019

No more clacking of typewriter keys or the soft sounds of the organ in the Winters' home on Red Hill. Bonnie Jean Miller Winters, 92, of Eglon passed away in the early morning hours of July 16, 2019 at Dennett Road Manor in Oakland, MD, where she had been a resident since April 2017. She was born February 4, 1927...

Jul 15, 2019

William Grant Likins, 79, of Oakland, died on Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph Earl and Flossie (Brooks) Likins. Bill was a foreman for the State Roads Department. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family, hunting,...

Jul 15, 2019

Albert Joseph Trader, 62, of Thomas, WV, formerly of Belington, WV, passed away July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born June 19, 1957 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Richard Royce Trader and Beulah Louise (Shuttlesworth) Trader. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Judith A. Coffman and Goldie L. Trader. He is survived by...

Jul 12, 2019

Robert C. Moats, 78, of Aurora, was born on September 23, 1940 and died on Friday, July 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruby J. (Cummings) Moats; a son, Randy Moats and wife Candy of Grantsville; a grandson, Tyler; a brother, James (Charis) Moats of Wellsburg, WV; and two sisters, Ruby Moats Kempfer of...

Jul 10, 2019

Dale "Wilbur" Eugene Mullenax, 66, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away July 10, 2019 at his home. He was born January 13, 1953 in Oakland, MD, a son of the late Homer Woodrow and Lela Elva Mullenax. He is survived by three brothers, Allen (Carolyn) Mullenax, Roger (Renee) Mullenax, both of Horse Shoe Run, WV, and twin brother,...

Jul 10, 2019

Effie "Dot" Dumire, 86, of Aurora, WV passed away July 10, 2019, in Oakland, MD at Dennett Road Manor. She was born April 29, 1933 in White Ridge, WV, a daughter to the late Morris Lakin and Mary Lepha Wotring White. She was preceded by her husband on April 29, 2007, Earl McKinley Dumire, whom she married on June 28,...

Jul 4, 2019

Dora Opal Hunter, 54, of Friendsville, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her residence. Born on September 30, 1964 in California, she was the daughter of the late David Allen and Kathryn Marie (Dilsworth) Hunter. Dora attended First Christian Church, Friendsville and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her sisters; Diane Scatena...

Jun 30, 2019

Colin H. Martin, 66, of Oakland, died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.  Born on January 9, 1953, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William H. and Anna J. Martin.  Following his college graduation, Colin was an engineer for ABS Pumps.  In keeping with his wishes, the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland...

Jun 29, 2019

Carolyn Elwanda Riley, 77, of Oakland, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in the comfort of her home.  Born on December 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Irven Abraham and Eleanor Jane (Zimmerman) Liller.  Carolyn was a graduate of Southern High School and was a homemaker throughout her life.  She was a member of Shady Dell Church as well...

Jun 27, 2019

Lloyd Allen Wilt, 90, of Mt. Lake Park, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born January 1, 1929 in Cumberland, MD. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Judith (Legeer) Wilt. He was also preceded by his parents Porter McKinley “P.M.” Wilt and Helen Isabel (Tasker)...

Jun 26, 2019

Merlin Ira "Pete" Peters, 93, of New Creek, WV, formerly of Riverdale, MD, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his residence. Born on November 9, 1925 in Clifton Township, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Frank "Archie" and Pearl Madaline (Blood) Peters. Twice married. he was preceded in death by both wives; Jeanne Marie (Thomas) Peters on July...

Jun 24, 2019

Samuel George Roth, 83, of Eglon, West Virginia passed away June 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1936 in Oakland, Maryland. He was a son to the late William Calvin and Bernice Evelyn Martin Roth. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen Slaubaugh Roth whom he married on...

Jun 23, 2019

Violet Cowger, 87, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV. She was born in Elkins, WV on June 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Currence. She survived by her daughter Pam Clevenger and husband Ron from Clarksburg, son Dean Cowger and wife Debbie, from Elkins, daughter-in-law...

Jun 23, 2019

Cynthia Kay Alexander, 61, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Winifred (Barnes) Beebe and her brother, Edward Leonard Beebe. She was born on December 4, 1957 at the Air Force Hospital at Lake Charles, LA. She was a 1976 graduate of Mountaineer High School,...

Jun 20, 2019

Theodore Uphold, 76, of Oakland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Born on October 14, 1942, in Friendsville, MD, he was the son of the late Gilbert Francis and Bessie Hindbaugh Uphold. Following graduation at Northern High School, Mr. Uphold was a construction worker for many years,...

Jun 19, 2019

Raymond Arthur Ferguson, Sr., 84 years young of McHenry, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2019. Born on December 10, 1934, in Friendsville, Ray was the youngest of three children. In the late 1930s his family purchased roughly 20 acres in McHenry for the cost of one cow. His father and grandfather built...

Jun 17, 2019

Brandson Wayne Blamble On june 17th, 2019, Brandson Wayne Blamble was ushered into Heaven by a host of Angels to meet the Lord. Brandson and his parents had an astounding group of family and friends for support at the hospital. He is survived by his parents, Brandan Wayne Blamble and Katie Joellen Doman, both of Aurora, West Virginia. He is...

Jun 16, 2019

Paul Keith Winters, 81, of Eglon, West Virginia, passed away June 16, 2019 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1938 in Elkins, West Virginia, a son of the late William Paul and Leila Loretta Selders Winters. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Rosalie Winters whom he married in 1992. Also surviving is one...

Jun 11, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Wine, 77, of Oakland, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born on May 25, 1942, in Warrenton, VA, he was the son of the late Norman and Sara Wine.

Jerry had attended St. Peter’s Catholic School in Oakland, Southern Garrett High School and Catherman’s Business School. Prior to coming back to Oakland, his...