Rita Kerns

Rita Kerns

Feb 13, 2020

Rita Lynn Kerns, 60, of Collinsville, OK went home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa. Rita was born on February 21, 1959, in Oakland, MD, the daughter of Betty (Sweitzer) DeWitt and husband Buck DeWitt of Oakland, and the late Thurman Whitacre. She loved animals and riding horses and...

Joseph Alvarez

Joseph Alvarez

Feb 12, 2020

Dr. Joseph Alvarez, Sr., 99, of Oakland died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at his home. Born on September 2, 1920, in Zeising,WV, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria Alvarez. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen Marie (MacIvor) Alvarez and siblings, Josephine Alvarez, Mildred Alvarez, and Manuel Alvarez Jr.

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Lydia Bender

Lydia Bender

Feb 12, 2020

Lydia J. (Yoder) Bender, of Oakland, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Mountain Rest, SC. Born on April 27, 1933 in Dover, DE, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Byler) Yoder. She was baptized on her confession of faith in...

Barry Baumgardner

Barry Baumgardner

Feb 11, 2020

Barry Cloyd Baumgardner born March 27, 1946 in Johnston, Pennsylvania departed this life on February 11, 2020 at his home in Thomas, West Virgina. Barry is survived by his loving wife Elressa "Mel" Baumgardner and two daughters, Linda Podvia Lange (Bob) of Hampstead, Maryland, and Krista Baumgarnder-Tetrick (Clay) of Chester, Virginia, and 4 grandchildren, Sophia Lange, Nick Lange, Tommy Tetrick...

Susan Freeland

Susan Freeland

Feb 10, 2020

Susan Jane Freeland, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on September 13, 1958 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Delwood F. and Betty J. (Guthrie) Freeland.  Susan is survived by her siblings; Oliver L. Guthrie of Oakland, Howard F. “Peanut” Freeland and wife Hazel of Kingwood, and Mary...

Mason Callis, Jr.

Mason Callis, Jr.

Feb 9, 2020

Mason Wainwright Callis, Jr., 78, of Swanton, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Morgantown, WV. Born on September 28, 1941, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Mason Wainright Callis, Sr. and Ireta (Mosser) Callis.

Mason, known as Mace to his friends, and Wayne to family, graduated from Southern High School in Garrett County,...

Dorsey Waybright

Dorsey Waybright

Feb 9, 2020

Dorsey Waybright, 76, of Aurora, West Virginia passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2020. He was born April 15, 1943 in Preston County, West Virginia a son of the late Josiah Joe and Mamie May Hershman Waybright. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay Bowser Waybright whom he married on December 14, 2007....

Cleta Tasker

Cleta Tasker

Feb 8, 2020

Cleta Raye Tasker, of McHenry, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor. Born on July 31, 1933 in Sang Run, she was the daughter of the late George and Martha (Lytle) Dewitt.  Cleta was a Proverbs 31 woman. She was a hard-working woman, caring for her home and her family including of several foster children...

Carolyn Sanders

Carolyn Sanders

Feb 8, 2020

Carolyn Elaine (Broadwater) Sanders, 73, of Eustis, FL. and formerly of Oakland, MD, died on Saturday, February 8 2020, at Advent Health Waterman with her family by her side. Born on July 23, 1946, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Vernon T. and Ruba M. (Hare) Broadwater. Carolyn started her career at Faulkner’s Restaurant before...

Milford Moats

Milford Moats

Feb 7, 2020

Milford Arley Moats, 80, of Aurora, West Virginia, passed away at his home on February 7, 2020. He was born November 2, 1939 in Stemple Ridge, West Virginia a son of the late Cyrus William and Edna Marie Simmons Moats. Left to cherish his memories, his wife, Mary Carol Huffman Moats, whom he married on August 15, 1966, two sons,...

William Byrne

William Byrne

Feb 4, 2020

William “Butch" Hamilton Byrne died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on February 4, 2020. Born October 26, 1962 in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late Arthur Peter Byrne and Margaret Elizabeth (Aiken) Byrne.

Butch grew up in Derwood, Maryland, graduated from Magruder High School in 1981 and attended Montgomery College. He worked as a Kosher butcher at Shalom Kosher Market in Wheaton, Maryland for...

Charles Barnard

Charles Barnard

Feb 4, 2020

Charles L. Barnard

WESTERNPORT, MD – Charles L. Barnard, 83, of Westernport, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at UPMC Western MD Hospital, Cumberland MD.

Born on September 10, 1936 in Franklin, MD, he was a son of the late William S. Barnard and Margaret (Conn) Barnard. He is preceded in death by his three...

Teresa Jones

Teresa Jones

Feb 4, 2020

Teresa Lynn Jones, age 58, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, was called to be with her beloved Savior on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on October 20,1961 to Virgil and Wilma Helmick. Teresa was known most for her strong belief and faith in Jesus. This belief enveloped everything that she did in life. She...

Douglas Klotz

Douglas Klotz

Feb 3, 2020

Douglas Eugene Klotz, 64, of Friendsville died on Monday, February 3, 2020, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born on November 4, 1955, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Russell John and Thelma Lucille (Glotfelty) Klotz.

Doug was a carpenter, farmer and owner of the Klotz Corn Shack.

He is...

Lillian Callicoat

Lillian Callicoat

Jan 30, 2020

Lillian M. Callicoat, 82, of Oakland and formerly of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Dennett Road Manor. Lillian was born on August 26, 1937, in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel (Cabell) Mays. She enjoyed spending time crocheting, sewing and doing crafts. Lillian loved people and spent most of her...

Alice Rifflard

Alice Rifflard

Jan 28, 2020

Alice Marie Rifflard, 89, formerly of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on January 28, 2020 at Cortland Acres. She was born July 9, 1930 in Elkins, West Virginia a daughter to the late Olin and Dorthea Hinkle. A full obituary will published at a later date. At the request of Mrs. Rifflard, she will be cremated. A graveside service will...

Elsie Brady

Elsie Brady

Jan 26, 2020

Elsie I “Jackie” Brady, of Kitzmiller, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Cherry Hill Assisted Living.  Born on April 22, 1930 in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Fitzhugh L. and Edna O. (Shank) Burrell.

Jackie is survived by her son, Mike Brady and wife, Nancy, of Kitzmiller; daughters, Debbie Brady-Mahe of Morgantown,...

Starlene Reel

Starlene Reel

Jan 23, 2020

Starlene S. Reel, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 24, 1965 in Keyser, WV.  Starlene attended Romney Assembly of God. She enjoyed spending time outdoors. Many fond memories were created with her family during their camping trips talking and laughing around the campfire. She loved cooking and celebrating holidays through...

Eleanor James

Eleanor James

Jan 22, 2020

Eleanor Denora James, 91, passed away January 22, 2020 at Cortland Acres in Thomas, West Virginia. She was born May 16, 1928 in Douglas, West Virginia a daughter to the late Angelo and Mary Casino Cearocco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Jesse" Grant James on December 31, 1971. Also preceding her in death, one son, Mark...

Robert White

Robert White

Jan 21, 2020

Robert Edwin White, 51, of Dryfork, West Virginia died January 21, 2020 at his home. He was born November 13, 1968 in Elkins, West Virginia a son of the late David Edgar and Carol Jean White, and surviving father-in-law, Buck Allman. He is survived by one son, Wyatt White and companion, Jaycee of Dryfork, West Virginia, ex-wife, Nancy White, two...