Obituaries

James "David" Rembold, Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

James David Rembold Jr., "David" went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in his home. Born on February 3, 1964, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late James David Rembold Sr. and Judy (Carr) Rembold.

He graduated from Largo High School in 1982. David worked tirelessly to earn his...

Evelyn Georg

Mar 29, 2024

Evelyn Georg, 92, of Oakland, died on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor. Born on July 8, 1931, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of the late John Webster and and Grace Taresa (Sanders) Auman.

She was a graduate of Oakland High School and worked as a nursing assistant and Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was a...

Frances Gnegy

Mar 28, 2024

Frances M. Gnegy, 91, of Oakland, passed away on March 28, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on July 28, 1932, in Turner Douglas, WV, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Mabel (Duel) Friend.

She was a graduate of Oakland High School. She was married to Troy Gnegy, the love of her life, for...

Ruth Judy

Mar 28, 2024

Ruth L. Judy, 95, of Eglon, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Cortland Acres. Born on January 16, 1929, in Benbush, she was the daughter of the late Darius and Hallie (Kitzmiller) Jordan.

Ruth was a graduate of Thomas High School. She worked for Sterling Processing Plant for over 23 years and was a proud homemaker, taking care of her...

Mary Lee Moore

Mar 23, 2024

Mary Lee Moore, 90, of Deer Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on February 24, 1934, in Deer Park, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Campbell) Rodeheaver.

After graduating from high school and earning her bachelor's degree, she taught for a brief...

Masa Strubin

Mar 20, 2024

Masako "Masa" Strubin, 94, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 6, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Kunitaro and Toyo Saito,

Masa had been a machine operator for Moldcraft Machinery. She was a member of the Mary Browning Senior Center. Masa was passionate about her skincare,...

Frederick Close

Mar 19, 2024

Frederick A. Close, 73, of Hartmansville, WV, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hampshire Center Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Romney. Born on June 1, 1950, in Keyser, he was the son of Charles E. Close and Emily Virginia (Abernathy) Close.

He enjoyed helping to build the House of Prayer with Pastor Leslie Hipp and loved spending time with his family...

Mary Ammann

Mar 18, 2024

Mary (Bäseler) Ammann, 97, much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, and aunt, died at her home in Deer Park on March 18th, 2024, with her family present.

Born November 27, 1926, in Munich, Germany, Mary resided in Deer Park since 1958. Mary was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Mary is survived by five children, Albert and wife Rhonda, Lawrence...

Michael Wiltison

Mar 18, 2024

Michael Dale Wiltison, 57, of New Creek, West Virginia, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after complications of receiving a Stem Cell Transplant for Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare blood cancer.

Mike was born on March 21, 1966, to the late Ronald E. Wiltison and Virginia "Ginny" Wiltison, in Cumberland, MD. He graduated from...

Ronald Krug

Mar 11, 2024

Ronald W. "Ron" Krug of McHenry, MD, age 66, passed away on March 11, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by his family and friends. After many years of battling the cancer and all its resulting complications, he decided to enter hospice care on February 22, 2024,...

Rev. Bertha Tichinel

Mar 8, 2024

Rev. Bertha Ellen Tichinel, 86, of Long Beach, MS, and formerly of Swanton, MD, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. Born on December 16, 1937, in Neva, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cassie (O'Neal) Dickens.

Bertha was an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene since 1986. She served in multiple Nazarene...

Jennifer Dodd

Mar 8, 2024

Jennifer Lynne Dodd, 67, of Harman, passed away on March 8, 2024, at Davis Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born on November 18, 1956, in Elyria, OH, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Merk" and Velma E. (Wymer) Cooper.

She was a graduate of Harman High School. She worked at Timberline Ski Resort and was a dedicated homemaker,...

Willard Qualls

Mar 5, 2024

Willard Dale "Sonny" Qualls, 83, of Bayard, WV, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center, VA. Born on November 23, 1940, in Comfort, WV, he was the son of the late Daniel Boone and Emily Irene (Morris) Qualls.Sonny was a 1958 graduate of Philippi High School, where he was student council president and a member...

Donald Grant Cosner

Mar 4, 2024

Donald Grant Cosner, 50, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2024.  Born on August 8, 1973, in Cumberland, he was the son of Leonard and Donna (Amoroso) Cosner, who survive.  Donald was a graduate of Keyser High School and worked at the glass plant for several years before it closed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family,...

Betty Bowman

Mar 3, 2024

Betty Sue Bowman, 82, of Swanton, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on September 20, 1942, in Coffee County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Jewell (Norwood) Salter.

On July 29, 1963, Betty married the love of her life, Gilbert Bowman, who preceded her in death. She pursued the life of...

Lurene Frances Barnard

Feb 26, 2024

Lurene Frances Barnard, 79, of Westernport, passed away on February 26, 2024, at her home.  Born in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Alice Geraldine and William Watkinson.  Lurene attended Bruce High School. On September 2, 1961, she was married to Charles L. Barnard, whom preceded her in death. She was a member of the Westernport Church of...

David Ogden

Feb 21, 2024

David L. Ogden, 83, of Oakland and Laurel, MD, went home to his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 21, 1940, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Rev. Albert L. and Mary (Stine) Ogden. Dave undertook a wide variety of vocations during his lifetime...

Diana Goller

Feb 18, 2024

Diana Lynn Goller, 66, of Swanton, passed away on February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family, at her home. Born on November 3, 1957, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Howard Damon and Jean Zickefoose.

Diana was a graduate of Southern High School and attended Garrett College and Frostburg State College. She worked as an addiction specialist...

Sherry Cooper

Feb 17, 2024

Sherry Lea Cooper, 62, of Harman, passed away on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, under the care of WV Caring Hospice. Born on Feb. 20th 1961, in Harman, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Merk" and Velma E. (Wymer) Cooper.

Sherry was a graduate of Harman High School. She worked for many years at Timberline Ski Resort...

Elizabeth Peachey

Feb 15, 2024

Elizabeth Mae Peachey, 95, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on February 26, 1928, in Belleville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rufus A. and Annie L. (Zook) Peachey.

Elizabeth attended Belleville Public School. She was baptized in her youth upon her confession of faith and was a faithful member of...