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Rosellen Frances Morgan Obituary

Rosellen Frances Morgan

April 22, 1926 - January 6, 2026

Rosellen Frances Morgan Obituary

LaVale, Maryland - Rosellen F. Morgan, born in Cumberland, Md., on April 22, 1926, was the daughter of the late William Warren Dunlap and Margaret Ursula Geiger.

Rosellen was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert Morgan Jr.; a sister, Carolyn Ann Dashiell; a sister, Margaret Eileen Leatherman; and a brother, Raymond Elwood Dunlap.

Rosellen is survived by her daughter, Diane Morgan; her son, Thomas Morgan and his wife Barbara of Frederick, Md.; a brother-in-law, Elbert Leatherman of St. George, Utah; five grandchildren, Jennifer Wilson, Laura McGregor, Gregory Morgan and wife Samantha of Frederick, Md., Kimberly Morgan and husband Gavin McDonald of Kensington, Md., and Brian Morgan (Kailey Boyd) of Durham, N.C.; seven great-grandchildren, Rachel Rose (Devin), Caitlyn McGregor and husband Garrett Minnick, Johnathan McGregor, Tamsen McDonald, Penelope Morgan, Arden McDonald and Rhys Morgan; and three great-great-grandchildren, Oliver Minnick, Theodore Minnick and Daisy Johnston-Wilson. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Rosellen was a 1943 graduate of Fort Hill High School. She was a long-standing member of the LaVale United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Class and the United Methodist Women. She also served as church treasurer from 1965 to 1971. Rosellen was a member of Maryland Association for Family and Community Education.

An avid hobbyist, she enjoyed sewing, painting, working with ceramics and organ playing. She performed frequently with other members of the Notables Organ Club at local charity events, senior centers and nursing homes throughout Allegany County. As part of her love for organ playing, she was a member of L.I.F.E, an international organization of hobbyist music-makers.

She was employed by GC Murphy, Stewart Music House, Sears and finished her years of employment as an employee and store manager at DJ Fabrics in LaVale, retiring in 1976.

Friends will be welcomed at the Adams Family Funeral Home, 404 Decatur St. in Cumberland, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. until noon. A funeral service will be held beginning at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Western Maryland Food Bank, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences to the family may be posted at www.adamsfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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LaVale, Maryland - Rosellen F. Morgan, born in Cumberland, Md., on April 22, 1926, was the daughter of the late William Warren Dunlap and Margaret Ursula Geiger.

Rosellen was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert Morgan Jr.; a sister, Carolyn Ann Dashiell; a sister, Margaret Eileen Leatherman; and a brother, Raymond Elwood D

Published on January 9, 2026

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Visitation

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Visitation

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Funeral service

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

12:00 pm

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