Obituaries

Nov 28, 2017

Myra L. Ellifritz, 74, of Mtn. Lake Park died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on February 10, 1943 in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Lona (Knotts) Ellifritz. She had worked as a cook for both McDonald's and the former Towne Restaurant in Oakland. She is survived by a son, Eric Ellifritz and wife Lisa of Mtn....

Nov 27, 2017

Edith Mary “Nene” Gray, 99, of Oakland died on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Dennett Road Manor.  Born on December 13, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lee and Dorcas (Cullers) Ritchie.  She was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren, where she had served as the song leader for many years.  In addition...

Nov 20, 2017

Edwin Daniel “Dan” Gaither, 66, of Mt. Lake Park, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  Born on February 4, 1951 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Edwin “Dude” and Edith (Cosner) Gaither.  Dan had retired from Garrett County Memorial Hospital where he had been a respiratory therapist.  He was a member of...

Nov 20, 2017

Mildred Oda Sturms, 88, of Elkins, WV passed away November 20, 2017 at Cortland Acres. She was born January 18, 1929 in Horse Shoe Run, WV a daughter of the late Charles Walter and Mary Henline Dumire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Sturms, 4 brothers; Blain “Buddy” Dumire, Richard “Pete” Dumire, Otis Oliver Dumire and...

Nov 19, 2017

Jessie Ruth (Bittner) Glotfelty, 79, of Oakland passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on April 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Myrtle (Uphole) Bittner.  Jessie was a homemaker who had six children in ten years and enjoyed every minute of raising her family as long as she...

Nov 17, 2017

David Lindsey Teets, 92, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away November 17, 2017 at Dennett Road Nursing Home, Oakland, MD. He was born August 13, 1925 in Eglon, WV a son of the late William Lindsey and Dora Elma (Fike) Teets. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Wilma Mae Henline Teets, 1 sister; Elmina...

Nov 13, 2017

Peter Stephen Shoenfeld, 77 of Davis, WV passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Cortland Acres. He was born November 25, 1939 in New York, NY a son of the late Jerome and Rosemary Harris Shoenfeld. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marilyn Korenyi Shoenfeld. Also surviving, one son, Sgt. Andrew (Claire) Shoenfeld, Hawaii, and one daughter,...

Nov 10, 2017

Matthew Paul Shaffer, 31, of Bruceton Mills, WV passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017.  Born on March 8, 1986, in Cumberland, he was the son of Randy Paul Shaffer and Sheila Martin Davis.  Matthew was a 2004 graduate of Southern Garrett High School.  He served in the United States Army from September 2005 to 2009, at which time...

Nov 10, 2017

Nov 10, 2017

Mary Elizabeth (Lewis) Friend, 85, formerly of Mt. Lake Park, died on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Cherry Hill Assisted Living.  Born on April 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Blanche F. (Fulmer) Lewis.  Mary was an old fashioned homemaker.  She was all about caring for her parents, children and grandchildren.  She was...

Nov 4, 2017

Betty Lee (Rhodes) Sebold, 86, of Oakland died on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on February 18, 1931, in Blaine, WV, she was the daughter of the late Burt and Julia (Whitacre) Rhodes.  She is survived by two daughters, Shirley J. Warnick of Mt. Lake Park and Barbara   A. Williams of Oakland;...

Oct 31, 2017

Mary Frances (Clary) Sanders, 77, of Deer Park, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.  Born on May 17, 1940 in Loch Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Hazel F. (King) Clary.  Mary was a proud stay at home mother.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time ministering to others.  Mary attended the Loch Lynn...

Oct 30, 2017

Stephen Bernard Nally, 69, of Oakland, died on Monday, October 30, 2017 at his home.  Born on January 29, 1948 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Bernard S. and Irene "Tootie" (Shepherd) Nally.  Stephen was a carpenter by trade but enjoyed many other business opportunities throughout his life. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and cheering for...

Oct 26, 2017

Robert Lee Helmick, 73, died Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born December 14, 1944 in Thomas, WV a son of the late Glenn and Norma Ruth Helmick. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Toni Markley Helmick, Three sons, Robert Scott (April) Helmick, Kevin Helmick, and Christopher Wade Helmick, four...

Oct 23, 2017

Twila Marie Wolford, 95, of Dryfork, WV passed away October 23, 2017 in Elkins, WV. She was born May 27, 1922 in Canaan Valley, WV a daughter of the late Edward Faye and Chloe Elva Bodkin Simmons. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Wolford, two sons; Ron (Brenda) Wolford and Don (Tammy) Wolford, both of Dryfork, WV, two daughters;...

Oct 20, 2017

Vivian "Nancy" Montgomery, 87, of Davis, WV passed away October 20, 2017 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1929 in Dryfork, WV a daughter of the late James Arthur and Rosie Ellen Lawrence Wilfong. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Montgomery in 1995, also preceding her in death, one daughter, Patty Montgomery, two...

Oct 16, 2017

Tadeus (Tad) L. Holipski passed on October 16, 2017 at his residence in Canaan Valley. He was born November 29, 1938 the son of the late Leon and Frances Holipski, Reedsville WV. He attended Reedsville High School and West Virginia University. Tad served in the United States Army for two years. Upon his return to West Virginia he was...

Oct 16, 2017

William Harry "Bill" Durst, 80, of Harper's Ferry, WV, died on Monday, October 16, 2017, at his home.  Born on November 21, 1936, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Lester F. and Nadiene (Green) Durst.  He was a graduate of Fort Hill High School.  Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force and, upon...

Oct 16, 2017

Nellie M. Fraley, 92, of Oakland went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on June 7, 1925, in Hutton, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Iva (Howdershelt) Kisner. She was veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served during World War II. ...

Oct 15, 2017

Paul Evan Donaldson, 30, of Swanton died on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at home.  Born on May 1, 1987, in Silver Spring, he was the son of Darrell Paul Donaldson of Marathon Key, FL and Teresa Ann Donaldson of Rose Haven, MD.  Paul was an electrician's helper who worked for Heilig's Plumbing, Heating and Electrical.  He was...