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Richard ElveeRichard Quentin Elvee
1934 - 2026
On Friday, May 15, 2026, Richard Q. Elvee ended his earthly journey at the age of 91. Richard was a vibrant part of family life, present always for his wife Edith, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. For 27 years, he has shared life in Western Maryland with Edie, Emmanuel Parish, and the...
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Alma MyersAlma Belle "Ann" Myers
Alma Belle "Ann" Myers, 92, of Mount Savage, Md., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Frostburg Rehab Center. Services will be private, and a full obituary is available at www.ScarpelliFH.com.
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Imogene ColbyImogene Dye Colby
1937 - 2026
Imogene Dye Colby August 16, 1937 - May 22, 2026 Imogene Dye Colby, lovingly known by many simply as "Imogene," passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Haysi, Va., Imogene was the daughter of George and Sylvia Sutherland Dye. She graduated from Haysi High School before attending...
Rose (Smith) HiteRose Marie (Smith) Hite
1933 - 2026
Rose Marie (Smith) Hite, 93, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home with her twin sister by her side. Born Jan. 16, 1933, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Margaret Alice (Feldman) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Janet FravelJanet Mae Fravel
1938 - 2026
CUMBERLAND [mdash] Janet Mae Fravel, 88, of Cumberland, passed away June 2, 2026, at Doey House, Hagerstown. Born Jan. 15, 1938, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Victor Earl and Nellie May (Marston) McCauley. She was also preceded in death by two sisters who both died in infancy, Ruth Madge and Betty...
Verle ZembowerVerle "Popeye" Zembower
1935 - 2026
Verle "Popeye" Zembower, 91, of Bedford (Cumberland Valley), Pa., was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Cumberland Valley on April 19, 1935, the son of Charles Filler Zembower and Margaret Etta (Deremer) Zembower, both deceased. On Dec....
Don SchadeDon Henry Schade
1931 - 2026
Don Henry Schade, 94, of LaVale, Md., passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 11, 1931, in Cumberland, Md., Mr. Schade was the son of the late Justice Henry Schade and Irma Lorraine (Dougherty) Schade-Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his loving...
Betty RichtmeyerBetty Jane (Weatherholt) Richtmeyer
Betty Jane (Weatherholt) Richtmeyer, 88, of Cumberland, died June 3, 2026, at Frostburg Village. She was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Cumberland to Samuel and Helen (Dawson) Weatherholt. As per her wishes, the arrangements are private.
Robert MasonRobert Mason
1942 - 2026
Robert "Pat" Mason, 84, of Keyser, W.Va., passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Born on March 15, 1942, in Westernport, Md., he was the son of the late James Robert Mason and Thelma Blanche Mason. Pat graduated from Elk Garden High School in 1959 and pursued his passion for education by earning a master's degree...
Daniel YatesDaniel Gene Yates
1954 - 2026
Daniel Gene Yates "Danny," 71 years old, of Frostburg, Md., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at home after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Frostburg in 1954, Danny was the beloved son of Betty Jean (Winebrenner) Yates, of Frostburg, and the late Junior Lee "Crow" Yates. He is survived by his devoted...
David LeaseDavid E. Lease
1932 - 2026
David Lease passed away May 28, 2026. Viewing at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. (www.AdamsFamilyFuneralHome.com), Tuesday, June 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on June 3 at 11 a.m.
Reta RobeyReta P. Robey
1936 - 2026
Reta P. Robey, 90, of Oldtown, Md., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family May 29, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland. She was born May 6, 1936, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Edward and Evelyn (Farris) Peer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Joe" Kirk Robey; a...
Joseph "Joe" ScarpelliJoseph "Joe" Patrick Scarpelli
1929 - 2026
Joseph "Joe" Patrick Scarpelli, 96, of Cumberland, Md., passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 27, 1929, in Frostburg, Md., Mr. Scarpelli was the son of the late Frank Scarpelli and Mildred (Licciardone) Scarpelli. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Carmel...
Robert "Bob" RollinsRobert "Bob" Edward Rollins
1952 - 2026
Robert "Bob" Edward Rollins, 73, of Cumberland, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va. Born May 27, 1952, in Cumberland, he was a son of the late John William Rollins Jr. and Agnes Barbara (Steele) Rollins. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by a...
Mary Katherine RitterMary Katherine (Newnam) Ritter
1939 - 2026
Mary Katherine (Newnam) Ritter passed away April 4, 2026. She was born Dec. 6, 1939, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Katherine (Alderton) Newnam and William K. Newnam. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Ann Moore Newnam; her husband, Francis J. Ritter; sister, Carol (Newnam) Miley; and brother,...
Hazel DavisHazel A. Davis
1943 - 2025
Hazel A. Davis, 82, of Ellerslie, died May 23, 2026. Visitation at Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on June 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to noon; service to follow at noon. Full obituary can be found at www.upchurchfh.com.
Patrick FryerPatrick Lee Fryer
1940 - 2026
Monsignor Patrick Lee Fryer, 85, of Gerrardstown, W.Va., formerly of Ridgeley, W.Va., passed away May 23, 2026, at Country House, Cumberland, Md. Born Nov. 9, 1940, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Mayor Charles H. and Elizabeth A. "Bessie" (Malamphy) Fryer Sr. He was also preceded in death by brothers,...
Bill MalloyBill Malloy
Bill Malloy, 92, formerly of Cumberland, Md., passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2026. Bill was a retired U.S. Army Korean/Vietnam veteran. Service information and full obituary available at Ashby Funeral Home at https://www.ashbyfuneralhome.com/obits.
Jerome ClarkJerome "Jerry" Clark
Jerome "Jerry" Clark, 87, passed away on May 21, 2026, at the Martinsburg VA Serenity House in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born on Sept. 23, 1938, in Keyser, W.Va., to Alma (Kelly) and James K. Clark, Jerry was a lifelong resident of Barton. He was a 1957 graduate of Valley High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army and was...
William ByrnesWilliam Dean Byrnes
William (Bill) Dean Byrnes, 83, of Frostburg, passed away on May 23, 2026, at Allegany Heath Nursing and Rehab. Bill was born Sept. 25, 1942, in Eckhart, Md., the only child of Anna Helen (Dean) Byrnes and William Joseph Byrnes. Bill attended St. Michaels Catholic grade school and graduated from Beall Junior...
Josefina FigueroaJosefina Figueroa
With great sadness, we announce that Josefina Dado Figueroa passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, beloved wife of Dr. Augusto Fojas Figueroa Jr.; devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; dedicated nurse; and respected community leader, affectionately known as Josie. A proud member of the Class...
Sandra SchriverSandra Kaye Schriver
1947 - 2026
Sandra Kaye Schriver, 78, of Lonaconing, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Frostburg Rehab Center.
Betty BurnerBetty Jo Burner
1943 - 2026
Betty Jo Burner, 83, of Cumberland, Md., passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on Jan. 16, 1943, in Cumberland, Md., Betty was the daughter of the late Josephine N. (Twigg) Martin and James W. Martin. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Cathy Erbe; her grandson, James William...
Jeanne TaylorJeanne Marie Taylor
1944 - 2026
CUMBERLAND [mdash] Jeanne Marie Taylor, 81, of Cumberland, Md., passed away on May 24, 2026, at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jeanne was born on June 5, 1944, to Nellie and William Taylor. She graduated high school from Catholic Girls Central in 1962. Jeanne attended University of Maryland...
Mary Bach RowlesMary Louise Bach Rowles
Mary Louise Bach Rowles, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Mountain City Care Home in Frostburg, Md. Born on Dec. 30, 1931, in Schickshinny, Pa., Mary Lou grew up there alongside her two brothers, James and John. It was also in Schickshinny where she met the love of her life and future...
