Douglas Eugene Hockom
Jan 27, 2026
Douglas Eugene Hockom, 76, of Thomas, WV, passed away on January 27, 2026, at his home in the Pines. Born on November 15, 1949, in Atlantic, Iowa, he was the son of the late Eugene and Marilyn (Switzer) Hockom.
Doug was a Seabee for the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He spent 50 years as a Union...
Barbara Louise Collins
Jan 27, 2026
Barbara Louise (Warnick) Collins, 82, of Deer Park died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 13, 1943, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Mary Evelyn Warnick.
She had worked for Garrett County Head Start and the Garrett County Animal Shelter. Barbara was very active in the Deer Park Community...
Gerald Edward Gank
Jan 26, 2026
Gerald Edward Gank, 83, of Oakland died on January 26, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on September 30, 1942, in Hutton, he was the son of the late Gerald Eugene Gank and Regina Myrtle (Waybright) Gank.He was an auditor with the Department of Education in Washington, DC serving 35 years prior to his retirement. In 1999,...
Lyle Newman
Jan 21, 2026
Lyle Keith Newman, 81, of Oakland, MD, passed away at his home on January 21, 2026. Born in Sardis, WV, he was the son of the late James Okey and Hazel Edna (Howell) Newman.
Lyle Newman was a legend: a hardworking coal miner, master of countless trades, devoted family man, and unwavering man of faith. He graduated from Victory High School...
Alan Busby
Jan 20, 2026
Alan Dwight Busby, 80, of Grantsville, MD, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on March 12, 1945, in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Dwight and Betty (Kohl) Busby.Alan's life was a long and winding journey that ultimately brought him to the serene town of Oakland, Maryland. Born the son of a...
Ralph Filsinger
Jan 19, 2026
Ralph Philip Filsinger, 69, of Oakland, passed away on January 19, 2026., at his home with family by his side. Born on March 6, 1956, he was the son of the late Robert M. Filsinger, Sr. and Dorothy (Lindamood) Filsinger.Ralph graduated from Southern Garrett High School in 1974. He went on to attend Gulf Coast Community College and the University...
Marina Christine Swan
Jan 18, 2026
Marina Christine Swan, 73, of Eglon, died on January 18, 2026, at her residence. Born on December 11, 1952, in St. Paul, MN, she was the daughter of the remarkably kind and beautiful Joan Carolyn (Christensen) Swan, as well as her late father, the intelligent Dr. Robert Irving SwanMarina was a graduate of Logan High School. She attended Concord University...
Beatrice Poling
Jan 17, 2026
Beatrice Eldean Poling, 95, of Aurora, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on August 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Smith) Harsh.Beatrice, a proud graduate of Aurora High School, was the devoted heart of her family and a beloved presence in her community. Known for her boundless love...
Harland "Bruce" Ream
Jan 16, 2026
Harland Eugene "Bruce" Ream of Oakland died on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident. Born on January 31, 1940, he was the son of the late Harland Gilbert and Thelma (Hoye) Ream.Bruce was a graduate of Northern High School and served in the National Guard. He worked briefly for the Garrett County Sheriff's Department. He...
Patricia Price
Jan 13, 2026
Patricia Louise Price, 82, of Aurora, was promoted to Glory on January 13, 2026. Born on June 14, 1943, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Arlie R. and Viola V. (Calhoun) Shahan. Patricia served with unwavering dedication as a Major in the Salvation Army, where she exemplified compassion, leadership, and a deep commitment to helping others. A...
Thomas Kight
Jan 13, 2026
Thomas Theodore Kight was born on May 21, 1949, in Morgantown, WV, and passed away on January 13, 2026, in Westminster, MD.
He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy and then went on to earn his B.A. in Business from Towson University. He was an integral part of Kight's Insurance Agency, working side by side with his father, Thomas D. Kight, until 1981. Endeavoring...
Judith Downs
Jan 11, 2026
Judith Ann Downs, 71, of Elkins, WV, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Cortland Acres. Born on March 25, 1954, in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Sterling J. Lee and Edna M. (Butcher) Lee.
"Judy" graduated from Elkins High School and attended both West Virginia University and Davis & Elkins College. She devoted most of her...
Mary Moats
Jan 11, 2026
Mary Carol Moats, 74, of Aurora, passed away on January 11, 2025, at WVU United Hospital. Born on December 24, 1951, in Thomas, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Emma Huffman. Mary was a cherished member of the Maple Grove Assembly of God, known for her warm faith and gentle spirit. She loved unwinding each afternoon with...
Willetta Rissell
Jan 10, 2026
Willetta "Willie" Riley Rissell, age 94, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville, Maryland, where she resided since November 2016.
Willie, the only child of Willett M. and Martha J. (Peterman) Riley, was born on April 5,1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School, Willie was awarded a full scholarship to the...
Philip White
Jan 6, 2026
Philip Craig White, 68, of Canaan Valley, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2026. Born on November 5, 1957, in Elkins, he was the son of the late Harlan White and Carolyn Harman, who survives and resides in Valley Bend. Philip, or as most knew him as "Craig", spent his entire life behind the wheel, proudly hauling...
Roger Paugh
Jan 6, 2026
Roger Lee Paugh, 78, of Swanton, MD, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1947, in Oakland, MD. Roger will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Roger graduated from high school and later enjoyed a fulfilling retirement. He had a passion for sports, particularly football, baseball, and NASCAR. A dedicated fan, he proudly...
George Price
Jan 6, 2026
George Earl Price, 83, of Aurora, was promoted to Glory on January 6, 2026, at the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins. Born on February 10, 1942, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George William and Pearl Edna (Shoemaker) Price.George was a dedicated Minister in the Salvation Army, rising to the esteemed rank of Major through years...
Blanche Stemple
Dec 27, 2025
Blanche Delaine Stemple, 91, of Aurora, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2025. Born on July 8, 1934, in Aurora, she was the daughter of the late Freeman Dwight and Anna Philomenia (Shaffer) Fike.Blanche graduated from Aurora High School and went on to embrace the role of housewife and homemaker with profound honor and dedication. She was...
Tabitha Soult
Dec 24, 2025
Tabitha Yvette (Lantz) Soult, age 44, of Oakland, Maryland, passed away on December 24, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital due to complications related to her dialysis treatment. She was born September 24, 1981, the daughter of Randy Lane Lantz of Crellin and the late Annette Ruth (Tharp) Lantz.
Tabitha was a 2000 graduate of Southern Garrett High School, where she became...
Leif Piper
Dec 24, 2025
Leif Eric Piper, 75, of Oakland, passed away on December 24, 2025, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on November 17, 1950, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frankie Walter and Ruby E. (Dilley) Piper. Leif, a proud graduate of Southern Garrett High School, continued his education at Garrett Community College before proudly serving his country in...
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