Obituaries

HARRISONBURG, Va. [mdash] Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bryan, 90, a resident of Harrisonburg, joined her beloved husband and heavenly family on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her earthly family.
Born March 10, 1935, in Westernport, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Chester W. and Anna Mae Marsh...

Barbara G. Buehl passed away June 1st, 2025, at her farm overlooking the Potomac River in the company of loved ones and her animals.
Born in Cleveland, OH on April 2, 1947, she was predeceased by her parents George and Esther Buehl, who eventually resided with her in Allegany County.
Barb is survived by sisters,...

SHORT GAP, W.Va. [mdash] James "Jim" Andrew Buser, 58, of Short Gap, died at home on Jan. 10, 2026.
Born Sept. 30, 1967, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late McKinley "Mick" Buser and Helen (Sigler) Buser.
Jim earned his bachelor's degree from Frostburg State University.
Jim was an active member of Central...

Thomasine Ann Butler, 75, passed away at UPMC Western Maryland on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
Born on March 23, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Carter) Bridges. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles Butler and John Butler; sister, Betty Kendall; brothers Daniel Bridges and James...

HYNDMAN, Pa. [mdash] Dona L. Campbell, 87, of Hyndman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 8, 2025.
Born Dec. 25,1937, to the late Guy and Dorothy (Shroyer) Shaffer, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Guy Shaffer; and son-in- law, John Carrick.
Dona is survived by her loving husband, Clyde...

Keith Ashley Cannon, 78, of Oakland, Md., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on September 30, 1946, in Crellin, Md., he was the son of the late Harold Gilbert and Leatrice Mildred (Lee) Cannon.
Keith was a proud 1965 graduate of Southern High School...

WESTERNPORT [mdash] R. Russell Carder, 82, of Westernport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Nov. 5, 2025.
Born Jan. 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Calvin Carder and Eleanor (Blubaugh) Carder Beeman. Russell was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Carrie Carder; step-father, George...

James "Jim" Clement Carr, 81, of Cumberland, passed away, surrounded by his wife and three daughters, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at his home.
Born June 7, 1944, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Alfred and Leona (Cosgrove) Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Colleen...

Dolores Elaine "Snooks" Carter, 81, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at UPMC Western MD after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Known to family and friends as "Snooks," she was born April 4, 1944 to the late Roy and Teresa Garlitz of Avilton. She was also preceded in death by...

Christina Suzanne Cawley, of Knobley Road, Keyser, W.Va., known to her loved ones as Suzanne, gracefully passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, Md., at the age of 77.
She was born on Dec. 19, 1947, in Highland Park, Michigan, to her beloved parents, the late H. Stuart Knight and...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of John "Deedle" Charles Cessna on Oct. 23, 2025.
Deedle was born in Cumberland, Md., to the late Perry "Mick" Cessna and Aretta Mae (Pryor) Cessna on Nov. 22, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert "Ike" Cessna and Thomas...

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our mother Mary Jane Cheshire, age 68, of Romney, W.Va., on Sunday, July 27, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family and friends.
Born September 28, 1956 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late William Keith Shaffer and Mary Ray Shaffer.
In addition to her...

Thomas "Tom" James Cioni, 71, of Cumberland, Md., passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home.
Born November 11, 1953 in Cumberland, Md., Tom was the son of the late Richard J. Cioni, Sr. and Helen Marcella (Brennan) Cioni.
Tom graduated from Allegany High School Class of 1971. Tom began working at the...

Robert Marshall Clarke Sr., 85, of Jones Court, Frostburg, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on Oct. 25, 1940, at home in Midland, he was the son of the late Marshall Alexander Clarke and Alfreeda Justine (Davis) Clarke.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Mary...

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...

Clites, Robert L., 77, Hyndman, passed away Feb. 9, 2026. Born June 19, 1948, to the late Samuel and Idella (Weimer) Clites, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Lettie (Stahlman) Clites; brother, Samuel Jr. and Kenneth Clites; sister, Barbara Ackerman.
He was survived by children, Kevin (Jill)...

Melvin Wayne Colmer, 82, of Barton, Born March 2, 1943, passed away on May 19 2025.
He was the son of the late Wilmer and Louise (Vinci) Colmer. Melvin was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, and a cherished friend to many.
Melvin found his greatest joy being on the mountain, surrounded by the stillness and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Lee Conn, age 72, on July 23, 2025 at Allegany Nursing & Rehab.
Judy's greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and her beloved dog, Charlie. Her kindness, strength and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Judy is survived by her daughter,...

FREDERICK [mdash] Douglas Huth Connolly, 92, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on February 24, 1933, in Paterson, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph Patrick Connolly and Dorothy Ernestine (Huth) Connolly.
Doug led a life dedicated to service,...

CUMBERLAND [mdash] Bonita "Bonnie" Cook, age 77, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at her home. Per her wishes, there will not be any services. Donations can be sent to your charity of choice in her name. Family would like to thank UPMC Dialysis Center for taking great care of her over the years.

Frederick T. "Beef" Corbin, 95, of Cumberland, went home to heaven on September 1, 2025.
Fred is survived by his devoted wife, Mary E. Corbin; step-children, Terri Rosenberger and Keith Weaver, Sr.; and grandchildren, Keith Weaver, Jr., Devin Rosenberger, Dr. Taran Green, Matt Weaver, and Chelsea Matthews. He was...

Melvin "Mel" Wayne Corley, 85, Corriganville, Md., died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at his home.
Born in Barrelville in 1940, Mr. Corley was the son of the late Melvin E. and Zeppie (Martin) Corley.
Mel graduated from Meyersdale High school and was a self-taught mechanic. After high school, he managed several Texaco gas...

Dennis Alan Coyle was born June 25, 1964, the youngest of seven siblings. He was an uncle at age 5, and Uncle Dennis to many more thereafter. Dennis died April 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Dennis earned both his bachelor's degree and master's degree at Frostburg State university. He worked in various...

Robert "Bob" Leroy Crissey Jr., 71, of Fort Ashby, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at his home.
Born March 13, 1954, in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of the late Robert Leroy Crissey Sr. and Mildred (Robison) Crissey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert "Bubba" Kelly...

Iskle "Ike" Crosby, 88, Meyersdale, died March 23, 2026 at home. Born May 16, 1937 in Glencoe, son of Millard and Dorothy R. (Compton) Crosby. Preceded in death by parents, first wife the former Ruth Shaffer, second wife the former Linda Bittner, third wife the former Mary St. John, infant son Steven Crosby,...

Alan C. Cuppett, lifelong resident and business owner in Ridgeley, died April 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cumberland, Md., Alan was the son of the late Mary Madalean Zollner Cuppett and Carlton Robert Cuppett.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Zollner and Gary...

Virginia L. Cuthbertson, 82, of Grahamtown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Mountain City Rehab Center.
Cookie was born on Feb. 1, 1944, in Frostburg to the late Howard and Alma (Bittner)Holtzman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, William Robert Cuthbertson; sisters, Geraldine...

John Frank Daniels, affectionately known to his family and friends as "Danny" and "Junior," passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Westernport on May 30, 2025, at the age of 99.
Born January 1, 1926, he was the son of the late Jacob Benjamin Franklin Daniels and Flossie Susan (Ours)...

Ellen Louise (Ginevan) Davis, 92, of LaVale, Md., passed away at the Country House Residence under hospice care on June 12, 2025.
She was born November 22, 1932, to Elwood "Yonk" and Pearl (Shrout) Ginevan in Oldtown, Md.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Hubert Ralph...

Ida Mae Davis, 101, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland, Md.

Born on April 18, 1924, in Frostburg, Ida was the daughter of the late Fred Fisher and Almeta Fisher Summers. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Samuel...

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Hunter Cole Dayton, age 30, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who left us far too soon on Nov. 5, 2025. Hunter was known by all who met him for his kind heart, gentle spirit and quiet strength.
Hunter had an extraordinary gift for making others feel seen and...

Michael Earl Defibaugh, 56, of Ridgeley, W.Va. passed away Nov. 24, 2025.
He was born Feb. 25, 1969 in Cumberland, Md., to Dixie Lee Defibaugh and the late Paul Francis Defibaugh. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jerry T. Abe; brother-in-law, Bobby Engelbach; maternal...

WILMINGTON, N.C. [mdash] Helen Christina DeHaven, affectionately known as "Chris" to all who knew and loved her, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Wilmington. She was 82.
Devoted to her beloved family, Chris leaves behind a legacy defined by love, generosity, and unwavering faith.
Born on November 1, 1942, in...

CUMBERLAND [mdash] Mary Beth "Beth" Dempsey, 73, of Oldtown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and loved ones, on Nov. 7, 2025.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1952, in Frederick, and had lived in Oldtown since 1978, where she built her life, her family, and her home filled with love.
Beth earned her...

Donna Jean Deter, 83, of Cumberland, Md., passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born December 1, 1941, in Allegany County, MD, Donna was the daughter of the late Charles May, and Hilda Ruth (Robertson) Ziler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Deter; and her sister,...

Thelma Virginia Diehl, 94, of Martinsburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born on Feb. 23, 1931, in Artemas, Pa., a daughter of the late Marshall D. and Allie (Robison) Clingerman.
On July 14, 1950, in Cumberland, Md., she was united in marriage to Charles M....

Joanne "Annie" Mathews Dillon, age 91, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and family.
Born and raised on Walnut Street in Cumberland, Md., Joanne was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Mathews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John, James, Charles and...

Carl F. Donahoe, 83, of Cumberland, Md., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Born Sept. 18, 1942, in Beans Cove, Pa., Mr. Donahoe was the son of the late George and Vernelda Donahoe. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Elmer, Kenneth, Richard and Roger.
Carl retired as a maintenance supervisor from...

FROSTBURG [mdash] Born October 31, 1929, in the house her parents were buying on McCulloh St. in Frostburg, Ina Lee Donius died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Sterling Care.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert (Pete) Donius, on December 14, 2014; her father and mother, Ellis Owen and Olive Ruth (Fike)...

Marianne Day DuBose, formerly of Cumberland, passed away at her home in Baltimore on April 6, 2025, her 74th birthday.
She was the daughter of Mary Carmel (Flook) Day, beloved nursing supervisor at Sacred Heart Hospital, and James "Jimmy" Day, a well-regarded sports editor for The Cumberland Times-News. Marianne...

Anna "Eileen" Duncan passed away peacefully and surrounded by love, at home, on Jan. 31, 2026, at the age of 97.
A baptized member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Eileen was the daughter of William "Cub" and Bessie Watson (both deceased); wife of William "Dunc" Duncan (deceased); mother of Sheila Grove and husband Dick...

Mildred Virginia Durr, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born June 2, 1925 in Frostburg, she was preceded in death by her husband George Durr and her parents. William E. Crowe, and Mary M. Morgan. Two infant Daughters, Sandra Lee and Linda...

CUMBERLAND [mdash] Janice Kay Eckard, 85, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Allegany Health Nursing & Rehabilitation surrounded by her children.
She was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, to the late Jesse and Zelene (Henderson) Chaney, and later raised by the late William...

Ronald Gene Eisentrout, 84, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born April 17, 1941, he was the son of Michael McKenzie and Viola (Eisentrout) Davis.
Ronnie was a 50-year Life Member of the Frostburg Fire Department. He retired as a supervisor from the Frostburg Parks and Recreation...

Evelyn "Louise" Elliott, 94, of Cumberland, Md., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Frostburg Rehab Center.
Born June 15, 1931, in Pennsylvania, Ms. Elliott was the daughter of the late George Raymond Lowery and Irene (Lowery) Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Floyd "Pete" S....

Richard Emerick of Stephenson, Virginia, lost his short battle with liver cancer and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 30, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa, and his daughter, Amber. He is also survived by his brothers, Randy (wife Karen) and Ross Emerick; his foster brother, Ricky Hinkle;...

Philip H. Emery Jr., age 91, passed away on March 11, 2026, at his home in Westminster, Md. Born in Portland, Maine, on Nov. 13, 1934, to Philip and Marjorie Emery. He graduated from Lawerence High School in 1953 and then graduated with his BS in Engineering Physics from the University of Maine in 1957, then...

In Loving Memory
A Rare Beauty. A Fierce Kindness. A Quiet Strength.
Some souls do not simply live—they glow.
Deborah was one of them.
She was crowned Fort Hill Homecoming Queen in 1970, a title she accepted with bemused grace. Yes, she was beautiful—effortlessly so, but it wasn't the kind that begged to be...

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. [mdash] Dorotha "Dottie" C. Everett, 88, of Fort Ashby, died Dec. 5, 2025, at UPMC-Western Maryland.
Born June 5, 1937, in Shafer, she was the daughter of the late Cletus Carskadon and Leota (Wotring) Carskadon Davis.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leo Everett; her...

Clarence "Red" Fansler Jr., 87, of LaVale, Md., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Frostburg Rehab Center.
Born June 29, 1938, in Elkins, W.Va., Mr. Fansler was the son of the late Clarence Fansler Sr. and Millie (Moore) Fansler. He was also preceded in death by three infant siblings, Bertha, Walter and Billy;...

Harriett Kathryn Fanto, 80, of Rawlings, Md., passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehab.
Born March 31, 1945, in Frostburg, Md., she was the daughter of the late James and Alice "Faye" Holsinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Fanto; two...

CHICAGO, Ill. [mdash] John F. Fiedler, 87, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2025, at home in Chicago
John was born on May 22, 1938, and was the beloved son of Leon F. and Elizabeth J. Fiedler of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
John was a graduate of Kent State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He...

Donald Raymond Fink, 76, of LaVale, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at home.
Born April 20, 1950, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was a son of the late Raymond and Wanda Fink. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Laura.
Donald was a graduate of Hedgesville High School, and he attended...

Paul Douglas Flanagan, 70, of Swanton, MD, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

Born May 1, 1955, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Nellie Jane Flanagan.

Mr. Flanagan was employed in the Shipping & Receiving at Seven Springs Resort and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a...

BEDFORD, Pa. [mdash] Clyde Ernest "Cookie" Fochtman, 91, formerly of Hyndman, passed away Sept. 19, 2025, at Colonial Courtyard in Bedford, surrounded by family and caregivers.
Born Nov. 3, 1933, in New Baltimore, to the late Norbert and Martha (Hillegass) Fochtman, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 17...

Mark Folk, 92, of Springs, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Born March 26, 1933, in Springs, he was the son of the late Cleman and Lura Folk.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Beulah Mae (Engle); three daughters, Beverly (Richard) Critchfield, Melinda (Todd) Gibson,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" "Footie" Footen, a cherished brother, uncle and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 29, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born on April 18, 1954, in Frostburg, Md., Bob was the beloved son of the late William and Delores (Jeffries)...

Earlene H. Fradiska, 99, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.
Born March 16, 1926, in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late William Earl and Hilda Catherine (Schade) Hardman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. "Jim"...