Obituaries

Rose Anne retired from the U.S. Postal Service, serving 28 years as a mail clerk, spending several years as the friendly face of the bulk mail room in Cumberland, Md. She was always known and respected as an incredibly hard worker.
She was a member of the Allegany United Methodist Church in Zihlman as well as the...

Raymond Francis Lancaster, 85, of Cumberland, Md., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Peace Healthcare at The Lions Center.
Born April 26, 1940, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late John Robert and Georgiana Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Renee Troy; and...

Robin Kay (VanMeter) Peer, 65, of Cumberland, died Jan. 16, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland. She was surrounded by her children, family and friends during her Honor Walk.
Born March 17, 1960, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Lee VanMeter Sr. and Jacqueline Joyce (Buser) Case.
She was also...

ACCIDENT [mdash] Kay Frances Hockman, 76, of Accident, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at her residence.
Born March 3, 1949, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Blaine and Cora (Walls) Wiley. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Nelson and Dorothy Baker.
Kay was a flap runner...

CUMBERLAND [mdash] Dr. Jesus H. Tan, 78, of Cumberland, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland after a brief illness.

Born December 25, 1947, in Leyte, Philippines, he was the son of the late Tan Eh Pang and Ho On Ty. In addition to his parents, he was...

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that the family of Helen Elizabeth Wilson, age 82, of Lonaconing, Md., announce her peaceful passing in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, while surrounded by family. Helen was gently called home with her daughter...

LONACONING — Charles William Musgrove, age 23, passed away Jan. 13, 2026, in Lonaconing.
Charles was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. He was known for his quick wit, constant sarcasm, and a sense of humor that could light up any room.
Charles loved playing games and was an avid gamer, finding...

Joan M. Harrison, 91, of Frostburg, passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Mountain City Rehab Center.
Born May 8, 1934, to the late James A. Wilhelm and Mildred (Diebler) Wilhelm. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; and sisters, Jean Felker and Eileen Edwards.
Joan was a graduate...

FROSTBURG [mdash] Larry O'Neil Cleveland, 73, formerly of Westernport, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Sterling Care, Frostburg, after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. Born on Feb. 18, 1952, in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Boyd Cleveland and Gloria (Kitzmiller) Cleveland.
Larry was a 1970...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Abe, 67, of Cumberland, died Jan. 14, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born June 27, 1958, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Eugene F. Abe Sr. and Agnes (Hornick) Abe.
He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James Cottle.
Mike was a graduate of Flintstone High School and had...

John Kirk Mallery, 89, of Hyndman, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab.
Born Nov. 30, 1936, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Lawrence Winship Mallery Sr. and Helen Lydia (Ely) Mallery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Helen...

Glenn W. Winfield, 75, of Short Gap, W.Va., passed away peacefully with his family on Jan. 11, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland.
He was born Sept. 26, 1950, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Robert and Ruth (Teter) Winfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, P. Darlene Winfield; and his...