Obituaries

Sep 27, 2018

Margaret Elizabeth Aiken Byrne died peacefully at the home of her son in Oakland on Thursday September 27,2018, after a long illness. Peggy was born in Cumberland March 1,1936 and raised on the family farm in Accident. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin O. Aiken and Hildegard (Miller) Aiken. Peggy was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran...

Sep 27, 2018

Berdena Avenell Hesse, 88, of Swanton, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 27, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Born on December 9, 1929, in Eglon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Carrie (Lantz) Harsh.  Berdena attended Eglon Elementary and Aurora High Schools.  She was dedicated farm wife and worked beside her husband Richard on their family...

Sep 26, 2018

LeeAnna Virginia Davis, 104, of Kitzmiller passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 17, 1914, in Chaffee, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Della (Streets) Hershberger. She was a devout member of the Kitzmiller Assembly of God who enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. She is survived by...

Sep 24, 2018

Joyce Lee Lewis, 65, of Mt. Lake Park, died on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on March 7, 1953, in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Pansy (Weimer) Kent. She had worked as a nursing assistant for Dennett Road Manor and the former Cuppett and Weeks nursing homes and had also worked in housekeeping for...

Sep 18, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Stanley J. Sedmock Sr., 82, announces his passing on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at Cortland Acres. He was born December 10, 1935 in Thomas, West Virginia a son of the late Peter P. Sedmock Sr. and Antonia Milavec Sedmock. He is survived...

Sep 16, 2018

Harry Allen Simmons, 67, of Thomas, West Virginia died on September 16, 2018 at his home. He was born March 10, 1951 in Thomas, West Virginia a son of the late James William Simmons and Irene Francis O'Hara. He is survived by two brothers, Frank Simmons and wife Shirley of Thomas, West Virginia and Marcus Simmons of Parsons, West Virginia....

Sep 8, 2018

Harold William Delaney Jr., 55, of Eglon, WV passed away September 8, 2018 at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Kingwood, WV. He was born December 22, 1962. He is survived by his parents, Harold William Sr. and Mary Jean Zimmerman Delaney. Also surviving are three sons, Steven (Erica) Delaney, Baltimore, MD, Brandon Delaney and Christian "Shane" Delaney both of Washington...

Aug 31, 2018

James Patrick Nichols, 95, of Davis, WV and a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas passed away August 31, 2018. J. Pat was born on June 27, 1923 in Thomas, WV, a son of the late Charles A. Nichols Sr. and Nora Merrill Nichols. J. Pat is survived by five sons, Pat A. (Linda) Nichols, of Davis,...

Aug 31, 2018

Robert Eugene Browning, 71, of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on July 23, 1947, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Donald M. and Edith D. (Fauber) Browning. Growing up, he attended St. Peter’s Catholic School in Oakland and was a proud...

Aug 29, 2018

Turner William Ashby, 20, was surrounded by family and pets at his home on August 29, 2018, when he was freed from the burden of his battle with cancer. He is now at peace.  Turner entered this world on October 4, 1997, in Frederick, MD, born to William "Bill" and Tammy Ashby. He is survived by his father, Bill Ashby with...

Aug 23, 2018

Wayne Franklin Bell, 88, of Baltimore died on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Esther's Place of Montebello in Baltimore. Born on August 25, 1929, in Kitzmiller, he was the son of the late William H. and Thelma (Pugh) Bell. He was a veteran of the United States Army and been a crane operator having retired from the state of Maryland in 1992....

Aug 22, 2018

Roy "Music Man" Bittinger, Jr., 71, of Oakland passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2018, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on November 30, 1946, in Mill Run, he was the son of the late Roy, Sr. and Mary (Starky) Bittinger. He was a member of the Rocky Drean Assembly of God. The Music Man had a deep love of music...

Aug 21, 2018

Linda D. Heatherman, 70, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on April 10, 1948 in Fairlea, WV, she is the daughter of the late Robert L. and Illeta (Anderson) Deitz.  Linda attended Marshall University and West Virginia University where she graduated with a Masters of Social Work degree.  She was employed...

Aug 20, 2018

Doris L. (Crichton) Anderson, 92, of Brookeville and Deep Creek Lake, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018.  Born on April 15, 1926 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Isabel (McCormick) Crichton.  Doris graduated from Frostburg State Teacher’s College and the University of Maryland where she earned a degree in education.  She was employed by the Montgomery...

Aug 16, 2018

Lineer G. Richins, 81, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his residence. In accordance with Lin’s wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1022 John Drive, Mountain Lake Park, Maryland 21550.

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Aug 12, 2018

Shirley Ann (Greaser) Coleman, 83, of Kitzmiller died on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Elk Garden, WV surrounded by her family. Born on June 24, 1935, in Oakmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elmer T. and Mable (Paugh) Greaser. She was a 27-year, life member of the Kitzmiller Volunteer Fire Department and served as their chaplain;...

Aug 11, 2018

Neil Donald Wolfe, 94, of Mountain Lake Park died on an undetermined date in late July or early August, 2018, of natural causes. His body was found on August 11th in Allegheny County, PA. Born on March 30, 1924, in Red House, he was the son of the late Cyrus Sylvester and Tola A.D. (Hahn) Wolfe. He was preceded in death...

Aug 11, 2018

Ray Franklin Fulk, Sr., 92, of Bayard, WV died on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 9, 1925, at Henry, WV, located in Grant County, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Lucy (Wilson) Fulk. He graduated from Bayard High School in 1943. He then served in the United States Navy during...

Aug 5, 2018

Carolyn “Robin” Simms, 58, of Mtn. Lake Park died on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her home. Born on March 10, 1960 in Oakland, she was the daughter of Robert Moore of Deer Park and Carolyn E. (Liller) Riley of Oakland. Robin was protestant by faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and taking care of her mother. Robin...

Jul 22, 2018

Charlene A. Knox, 70, of Oakland died on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Born on March 8, 1948, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Evelyn M. (Winebrenner) Troutman. Charlene was known as “Mom” to all and will be lovingly remembered for taking excellent care of everyone.  She was proud of...