Obituaries

Sep 15, 2014

Helton "Buddy" Bentley, 77, of Oakland died on Monday, September 15, 2014 surrounded by his family. Born on May 6, 1937 in Etty, KY, he was the son of the late Theodore Ray and Belle (Stewart) Bentley. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Buddy retired, after 27 years of service, from Island Creek/Consol Coal and had...

Sep 14, 2014

Delmer Burl Delaney, 81, of Eglon, WV passed away September 14, 2014 at his home.

He was the son of the late Burl James Delaney, and Dorothy Coleen (Whitehair) Delaney.  He was preceded in death by 1 son, Donald Wade Delaney, 1 daughter, Cathy Lynn (Delaney) Brown, 4 brothers, Jackie, Terry, Glenn and Herbert Delaney...

Sep 14, 2014

Dale "Sam" Smith Gnegy, 83, of Oakland died on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on December 5, 1930 in Douglas, WV, he was the son of the late Homer L. and Thelma Charlotte Ann (Smith) Gnegy. He was a graduate of Oakland High School after which he entered the Air Force and served...

Sep 13, 2014

Lulubelle "Lou" Friend, 76, of Scenery Hill, PA, formerly of Friendsville, MD died on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on February 2, 1938 in Scenery Hill, she was the daughter of the late Clarence, Sr. and Sadie (Teagarden) Rice. She was known for her love of Bingo and her baking. Lou enjoyed spending...

Sep 9, 2014

Mary Virginia Jones, 100, of Morgantown,WV and formerly of Oakland, MD died on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at her residence. Born on February 22, 1914 in Rowlesburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Adolpha J. and Rachel (Deets) Moore. She started her education at the Rowlesburg Elementary School and then continued to Rowlesburg High School where she...

Sep 8, 2014

James Arden Metz, 73, of Oakland died on Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in WV. Born on June 17, 1941 in Mt. Lake Park, he was the son of the late James A. and Mabel J. (Sweitzer) Metz. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired iron worker...

Sep 7, 2014

Jamie Lee White, 43, of Red Creek, WV died September 7, 2014 in Elkins, WV.

He was born July 4, 1971 in Elkins, WV a son of Larry Lee White, Sr. and the late Helen Inez Plaugher White. He is survived by 2 daughters, Samantha (Jared) Hoyle, Gastonia, NC and Cheyenne White (daughter of Jamie Robles), Red...

Sep 6, 2014

David Clinton Friend, 71, of Oakland died on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Born on May 8, 1943 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Hansen Friend and Anna (Beckman) Kale. He was a mechanic by trade. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was also known...

Aug 31, 2014

Marjorie Elizabeth Gnegy, 68, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 18, 1946 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Dwight Vernon and Helen Lorene (Timmerman) Clary. She was a graduate of Southern High School and, along with her husband,...

Aug 26, 2014

Tilden Hubert Wilt, 77, of Oakland died on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 5, 1936 in Swanton, he was the son of the late Henry Tilden and Sophia (Summerville) Wilt. He had worked on various carpentry jobs and had retired from the Garrett County Board of Education in 2004. In...

Aug 26, 2014

Patricia Darlene Anthony, 57, of Fairview, WV, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born on March 4, 1957 in Winchester, VA, she was the daughter of Shirley Anderson of Kitzmiller and Bob Armstrong and wife Maggie of Canton, OH. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Rudy A. Anthony;...

Aug 22, 2014

Nancy Jean Baker, 62, of Confluence, PA, died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at Somerset Hospital. Born on June 24, 1952, in Oakland, she was the daughter of Stanley and Arva (Wotring) Baker of Oakland. She attended Loch Lynn Elementary School and completed her high school education at Southern Garrett Jr.-Sr. High School. Nancy worked in the food service...

Aug 22, 2014

Esther Householder, 78, of Oakland returned to her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Born on February 21, 1936 in Newell, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Eva (Baiajk) Paraschak. After graduating from Brownsville High School in 1954, Esther attended the Allegheny General Nursing Program...

Aug 20, 2014

Mary (Rostosky) Spencer, 90 of Oakland died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Cortland Acres. Born on June 12, 1924 in New Eagle, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Baka) Rostosky. Spunky, independent and adventurous, Mary was married to the love of her life, the late John W. Spencer for over 50 years. Mary was...

Aug 16, 2014

Kenneth Robert Reckart, 80, of Oakland died on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on July 28, 1934 in Booth, WV, he was the son of the late Theodore and Delia (Uphold) Reckart. He was a farmer, timberman and owner of Reckart Lumber. He was in the construction business and was a realtor, having...

Aug 7, 2014

Janice Graham Hutchinson, 97, of Oakland passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident. Born on June 9, 1917 in Crellin, she was the daughter of the late Senator Spencer W. and Margaret "Maggie" (Meyers) Graham. She attended Crellin grammar school and completed her high school education at Oakland High School in...

Aug 6, 2014

Wilbur Leigh Upperman, 90, of Oakland died on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 9, 1924 in Gleason, WV, he was the son of the late William and Dora Ruth (Wilson) Upperman. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and was the recipient...

Aug 5, 2014

Marion Louise Eye, 82, of Elkins, WV and formerly of Lanesville, WV passed away peacefully August 5, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born May 14, 1932 in Collinsville, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late William Henry and Helen Maxine Arbogast Young. She was preceded in death by her husband John...

Aug 3, 2014

Florence Lucille "Lucy" Shorb, 94, of Oakland died on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on November 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Flora M. (Browning) Wolfe. She was a clerk at the Half Price Store in Oakland. Lucy was a member of St. Peter the Apostle...

Aug 3, 2014

Margaret Collins, 70, of Oakland, and formerly of Lawrenceburg, KY, died on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on March 7, 1944 in Wichita, KS, she was the daughter of the late Earl Richards and Rowena Pearl (Brandt) Richards Stratton. She was a member and avid supporter of Gideons International. She served also as...