Obituaries

Dorothy Carr

Jun 24, 2025

Dorothy Irene Carr, 82, of Mc Henry, passed away on June 24, 2025, at her home. Born on May 13, 1943, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Ileta (Glotfelty) Peck.

Dorothy, a Southern High School graduate, took pride in being a homemaker and nurturing her family. She was an active member of Grace Brethren Church,...

Walter Moran

Jun 24, 2025

Walter Harrison Moran Jr., M.D., 94, of Swanton, Maryland, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1930, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, he was the son of Walter H. Sr., and Edna (Solomon) Moran.

Dr. Moran received a degree in chemistry from the University of North Dakota. He then went on to acquire...

Kermit Jones

Jun 22, 2025

Kermit Frank Jones, age 79, of Elk Garden, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born on November 24, 1945, in Gorman, Maryland, Kermit was the son of the late Lester E. and Edna L. (Sager) Jones.Kermit, a proud graduate of Bayard High School Class of 1963, embraced the outdoors with a passion; he treasured the thrill of...

Donald Rolf

Jun 21, 2025

Donald William Rolf, 83, of Oakland, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on August 6, 1941, in Bayard, WV, he was the son of the late Woodrow William Rolf and Helen Marie (Shreve) Rolf.

Donald graduated from Southern High School in 1959. He worked as a mechanic at Star Pontiac in D.C. for...

Sharon Savage

Jun 20, 2025

Sharon Marie Savage, 77, of Oakland, passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 12, 1948, in Sacramento, CA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Murphy) Belcher.

Sharon was a cherished member of Loch Lynn Church of God, where her warm spirit and faith touched many lives. As a substitute teacher...

James Stemple

Jun 18, 2025

James Nicholas Stemple, Sr., 86, died on June 18, 2025 at his home in Oakland, Maryland. Born in Shaw, West Virginia on January 24, 1939, to the late Joseph N. and Margaret P. (Spessert) Stemple.

James graduated from Elk Garden High School. Since a young child God had his hand on Nick. Continually through childhood and as a teenager, the Holy...

Nancy Savage

Jun 16, 2025

Nancy Carol Savage, 81, of Oakland, MD, passed away on June 16, 2025, at her home. Born on May 6, 1944, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Betty DeWitt.

Nancy, with her husband Ken, operated Savage Greenhouse in Rosedale for many years. She loved flowers and birds and being in the sunshine. She liked having...

Shirley Anderson

Jun 15, 2025

Shirley Joan Anderson, 88, of Kitzmiller, passed away on June 15, 2025. Born on November 23, 1936, in Oakmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wylie William and Velma Arbutus (Hipp) Anderson.

Shirley worked for the housekeeping department at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center and Oakland Nursing and Rehab. In her spare time, she loved fishing, taking long drives,...

Justin Mallow

Jun 9, 2025

Justin Clark Mallow, 44, of Mabie, WV, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, at his residence. Born on May 1, 1981, in Elkins, WV, he was the son of Herbert Mallow and Dorinda Bonner whom survive.

After graduating from Tucker County High School, Justin worked as a carpenter. He crafted with precision, turning raw wood into lasting structures. When not working,...

Regina Calhoun

Jun 7, 2025

Regina Ann (Savage) Calhoun, 63, of Oakland, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 18, 1961, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Savage and Patsy Nine.

She dedicated countless years to serving Garrett County as a compassionate and skilled EMT. Her passion for helping others shone brightly through her tireless...

John Kisner

Jun 4, 2025

John Dale Kisner, 78, of Oakland, passed away on June 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 15, 1947, in Vindex, he was the son of the late James Franklin Kisner and Luvada Frances (Dunithan) Kisner Rinker.

John was a dedicated pressman at the Oakland Republican newspaper for over two decades, where his steady hands and...

Gladys Anderson

Jun 2, 2025

Gladys Elaine Anderson, 90, of Oakland, passed away on June 2, 2025, at Cortland Acres. Born on May 17, 1935, in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Helen K. (Mosser) Harsh.

Gladys, a proud graduate of Frostburg State College, dedicated much of her career to serving as the director of the unemployment office in Garrett...

Andrew Sweitzer

Jun 2, 2025

Andrew Tyler Sweitzer, Sr., born May 26, 1992, in Oakland, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025, in Morgantown, WV.

He is survived by his beloved children, his son, Andy, and his daughter, Audri, as well as his mother Wendy Thorne, father, Gary Sweitzer, and biological father, John Georg. Andrew is also mourned by his brothers: Jacob and Nathan Sweitzer...

Jacob Ray

May 31, 2025

Jacob "Jake" Virgil Ray, 81, of Bowden, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Elkins, WV. Born on December 3, 1943, in Bowden, he was the son of the late Virgil and Luvary (Lambert) Ray.

Jake worked as a well driller with Blackwater Construction, and lived a life marked by hard work, dedication and a deep love for his family. In...

Loraine Fairchild

May 30, 2025

Loraine Fairchild, 74, of Davis, passed away on May 30, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on May 29, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose McCabe.

Loraine's request for cremated was honored. There are no services scheduled at this time.

The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes - Davis Chapel is honored to be serving Loraine's family...

George DiBacco

May 28, 2025

George V. DiBacco, age 86, of Washington, PA, passed away on May 28, 2025, in the loving embrace of his family. Born on August 13, 1938, in Thomas, WV, George was a proud West Virginian who cherished his roots. He earned his Bachelor's Degree before embarking on a successful career as an accountant with Kaiser Aluminum.

After graduating from WVU, George...

Donald Peed

May 27, 2025

Donald B. Peed, 86, of Oakland, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 5, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Hubert and Elizabeth (Sheppard) Peed.

He served in the United States Army National Guard, and worked as a painter for Westinghouse Electric. In his spare time, Donald...

Betty Howard

May 26, 2025

Betty Jo Plybon Howard, 93, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 28, 1931, in Huntington, WV, Betty was the beloved daughter of Rev. G. Frank Plybon Sr. and Bertha Gill Plybon. As the daughter of a Methodist minister, she spent her childhood in several communities across...

Dorothy Waybright

May 25, 2025

Dorothy Lee Waybright, 93, of Jenningston, passed away on May 25, 2025, at Cortland Acres. Born on November 28, 1931, in Harman, she was the daughter of the late Emerson and Josie (Smith) Cooper.

Dorothy graduated from Harman High School with the class of 1951. She immediately began her life as a wife and soon became a mother....

Aleta Friend

May 22, 2025

Aleta D. Friend, 75, of Oakland died on May 22, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born on March 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Delmar Charles Dillley and Arlena Ann (Shrout) Dilley.

Aleta was a wife, mother, homemaker, and caretaker. She was married to Terry Knotts for 30 years. They shared a child, Loriann. His...