Obituaries

Walter Leo Weeks Sr

Walter Leo Weeks Sr

Aug 8, 2026

Walter Leo Weeks, Sr., born in Loch Lynn Heights on June 18, 1941, went home to be with His Lord on August 8, 2026, at the age of 85, with his wife and family by his side, at home. Walt never moved far from his roots. He was the son of Ira Wheat Weeks and Elma Naomi (Shaffer) Weeks.

After...

Thomas Earl Gowans

Thomas Earl Gowans

Aug 2, 2026

Thomas Earl Gowans, 99, of Oakland, passed away on August 2, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 29, 1927, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Charles Steele and Mary Margaret (Fazenbaker) Gowans.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years of dedicated service. Following his military career, he worked...

Eva Mae Clary

Eva Mae Clary

Jul 29, 2026

Eva Mae (Perando) Clary lived a life full of love, friendship and an unwavering support of others.

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Eva Mae Clary, 77, of Deer Park, Maryland, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Terra Alta, West Virginia.

Eva Mae was born on February 12, 1949, in...

Mary Ann Crawford

Mary Ann Crawford

Jul 29, 2026

Following a brief illness, Mary Ann Crawford passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 92. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication to God, her family, and the community.

Born on September 20, 1933, to Arthur and Virginia (Evans) Hoyt in Gallipolis, Ohio. Mary Ann married her high school sweetheart, David Thomas Crawford, in June, 1951, following...

Helen Ardith Lipscomb

Helen Ardith Lipscomb

Jul 29, 2026

Helen Ardith Lipscomb, 89, of Aurora, WV passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident, MD. Born on December 23, 1936, in Stemple Ridge, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clayton E. and Lydia M. (Shahan) Harsh.Helen lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She...

John Clarence Sisler

John Clarence Sisler

Jul 28, 2026

John Clarence Sisler, 72, of Thomas, passed away on July 28, 2026, at his residence. Born on January 19, 1954, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Sherman B. and Gloria J. (Paugh) Sisler. John was a 1972 graduate of Mountaineer High School. He spent much of his working life as a heavy equipment operator for Buffalo Coal,...

John Robert DiGioia

John Robert DiGioia

Jul 23, 2026

John "Bobby" Robert DiGioia, 71, of Oakland, passed away on July 23, 2026, with his family by his side. Born on August 10, 1954, in Cumberland, he was the son of Julius and Emma (Ward) DiGioia.He was active with the members of Bruce High School Class of 1973 and planned many of their recent reunions. Bobby was a skilled and...

Mary Anne Mertz

Mary Anne Mertz

Jul 21, 2026

Mary Anne Mertz (nee Meyers) passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Tuesday, July 21. Born to John Frederick and Mary Josephine Meyers in Midland, MD, she attended St Joseph's School in Midland and graduated from St. Peter's High School in Westernport as president and valedictorian of the 1960 Class. She attended Cathermans Business School, worked at...

Iva May VanMeter

Iva May VanMeter

Jul 18, 2026

Iva M. VanMeter, 93, of Swanton, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 4, 1932, in Clarksville, Pennsylvania, Iva was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. Parrish and Floda A. (Sweitzer) Parrish.

Iva was twice widowed. She was first married to the late Charles Fickes...

Harold Jerome White

Harold Jerome White

Jul 17, 2026

Harold "Bud" J. White, 82, of Oakland, passed away on July 17, 2026, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on July 31, 1943, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Grace (Gnegy) White. Harold, better known as Bud, answered his nation's call by serving in the United States Air Force immediately after graduating from Southern High...

Earl William Schrock

Earl William Schrock

Jul 11, 2026

Earl William "Bill" Schrock, 82, of Oakland died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on August 18, 1943, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Gerald and Viola (Sines) Schrock.He was a truck driver for many years, he then became a coal miner for ten years. In his retirement years, he was...

Jennifer Schwartz

Jennifer Schwartz

Jul 10, 2026

Jennifer wade Schwartz, 76, of Oakland, passed away on July 10, 2026, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on January 19, 1950, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Erma Jeannine (Brunson) Gosnell. Jennifer, lovingly known as Jenny by her family and friends, lived a life marked by quiet dedication, warmth, and a deep love for...

Cheryl Jewel Wotherspoon

Cheryl Jewel Wotherspoon

Jul 8, 2026

Cheryl Jewel Wotherspoon, 96, of Swanton, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on January 14, 1930, in Homestead, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence G. and Jewel (McKarey) Anderson.Cheryl was a devoted member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and a woman whose faith was expressed through quiet, consistent service to others. Prior...

Peter E Beachy

Peter E Beachy

Jul 8, 2026

Peter E. Beachy, 86, of Oakland, MD, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home. Born on February 13, 1940, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of Elmer N. and Vernie (Yoder) Beachy. Peter was a member of the Gortner Amish Church. He enjoyed farming, various carpentry, and mechanical work.He is survived by...

Naomi Ruth Petersheim

Naomi Ruth Petersheim

Jul 5, 2026

Naomi Ruth (Beachy) Petersheim, of Oakland, MD, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born on October 10, 1949 in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth (Yoder) Beachy.

Naomi was baptized at Mountain View Christian Fellowship in her youth, remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life, and was a member of Bittinger Mennonite...

Patricia Sue White-Moore

Patricia Sue White-Moore

Jul 4, 2026

Patricia Sue Barker was born on March 26th 1931 to parents Dana Sheets Barker & Orpah P. Cather in Marion County, Fairmont WV. Patricia's baptism and confirmation occurred at the First Presbyterian Church in Grafton WV (Church of the Covenent).Class of 1949 graduate from Grafton High school, Patricia furthered her education at Gradwol School Laboratory & X-ray Technique in St....

Theresa Ann White

Theresa Ann White

Jul 4, 2026

Theresa Ann White, 62, of Oakland, passed away at her home on July 4, 2026. Born on February 21, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Yvonne and Robert Gray.

Theresa attended and graduated from school in Pocahontas Co. She was a CNA and employed by the Good Shepard for many years. She also worked in the service industry...

Mae Lorein Custer

Mae Lorein Custer

Jul 1, 2026

Mae Lorein (Steyer) Custer, 97, of Oakland, passed away on July 1, 2026, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on May 1, 1929, on the family farm in the Ryans Glade community of Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Etta Grace (Thompson) Steyer.Mae graduated from Oakland High School. She and her husband bought...

Royce George Moreland

Royce George Moreland

Jul 1, 2026

Royce "Hippie" George Moreland, 72, of Oakland, passed away at his home on July 1, 2026, with his family by his side. Born on March 14, 1954, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Roy and Selma (Jordan) Moreland. Royce was a lifelong truck driver for Moreland Trucking, LLC, where he built lasting friendships across the many miles...

Nora Katheryne Faunce

Nora Katheryne Faunce

Jun 30, 2026

Nora Katheryn (Worden) Faunce, 75, of Davis, WV, passed away on June 30, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, after a period of declining health. Born on November, 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy M. (Dawson) and Gene D. Worden.

Nora graduated from Mountaineer High School in 1969, and married the love of her life...