Obituaries

Apr 27, 2012

Linda Gray Adams, 65, of Oakland died Friday, April 27, 2012 at home. Linda was born June 12, 1946 in Leonardtown, the daughter of the late Lester Dewey and Gwyndola Genevieve (Thompson) Gray. Linda was a retired civilian employee of the United States Air Force. She was a life-long member of Beta Sigma Phi, a member of the Civic...

Apr 25, 2012

Margaret Louise King, 87, of Deer Park died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 1, 1925 in Roanoke, VA the daughter of the late Charles T. and Grace M. (Handy) Brown. She retired 22 years ago from Consol Coal Co. Margaret was a member of the United Mine Workers Local #1289....

Apr 24, 2012

Ralph "Gene" Liller, 71, of Oakland died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Garrett Memorial Hospital of Oakland, MD. Ralph was born November 3, 1940 in Oakland he was the son of the late Errice O. and Mary B. (Moon) Liller. Gene was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Japan. He was a member of the American Legion Proctor...

Apr 22, 2012

William H. Taylor, 66, of Mt. Storm, WV, passed away April 22, 2012 at Courtland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, WV. Born January 26, 1946 in Elk Garden, WV, he was the son of the late Austin R. & Ruth M. (Nelson) Taylor. William was a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He is...

Apr 17, 2012

Paul A. Savage, 79, of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at his residence. Born August 7, 1932 in Friendsville, MD, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Mildred (Amos) Savage. Paul was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He was currently employed at Varel International with more than thirty-five...

Apr 14, 2012

Mary Frances Giannantonio Buckley, 83, of Thomas, WV passed away on Saturday April 14, 2012.

She was born December 4, 1928 in Thomas, a daughter of the late Donato G. and Annunciata K. Monda Giannantonio. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Wilbur R. Buckley in 1995; they were divorced at the time of his...

Apr 13, 2012

Lucy Paulette Wilson, 58, of Eglon, WV, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born on July 4, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Vester & Lucille Jefferys. Lucy was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Ronald L. Wilson; children, Crystal Morton & husband...

Apr 4, 2012

Charles Howard Burgess, Sr., 82, of Kitzmiller, MD died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Garrett Memorial Hospital in Oakland, MD.

Born on June 13, 1929 in Hartmansville, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Burton and Sarah (Matthews) Burgess.

In his early years, he worked as a fireman...

Apr 1, 2012

Patricia Ann Stoner, 71 of Oakland Nursing & Rehab Center, formerly of Mt. Lake Park, passed away April 1, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born March 16, 1941 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Beatrice (Criswell) Beck.

Patricia was a homemaker.

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Apr 1, 2012

Melvin Charles Snyder, 83, of Gormania, WV died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Garrett Memorial Hospital in Oakland, MD.

Born December 25, 1928 in Horse Shoe Run, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Albert and Dove Myrtle (Knotts) Snyder. He attended Horse Shoe Run Elementary School and later continued his education in...

Mar 31, 2012

Edward Bartlett Hinebaugh, 97, died on March 31, 2012 at his residence in Catonsville, MD.

Born July 25, 1914 in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur and Gracia (Bartlett) Hinebaugh. Mr. Hinebaugh graduated from Oakland High School in 1931 and later served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during...

Mar 28, 2012

Walter Franklin Campbell, 90, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born in Vindex on July 12, 1921, he was the son of the late Robert and Bertie Alice (Barb) Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. (Martin) Campbell on August 3, 1999;...

Mar 27, 2012

Zella Mae (Otto) Bittinger, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, MD. Born on May 30, 1919 in New Germany, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Lewis and Margaret (Hansel) Otto. Mrs. Bittinger was also preceded in death by her husband...

Mar 25, 2012

Phyllis Imajean (Murphy) Simms, 82, of Oakland passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Born April 22, 1929 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Rowan) Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sheridan William "Barney" Simms and one...

Mar 24, 2012

Evelyn Maxine (Custer) Steyer, 83, of Oakland, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on August 21, 1928 in North Glade, MD, she was the daughter of the late Heyward S. and Effie Belle (Friend) Custer. She was a member White United Methodist Church. Evelyn was a homemaker, avid gardener, baker, and,...

Mar 20, 2012

William "Bill" John Mott, 77, of Oakland died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Garrett Memorial Hospital. Born May 18, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harry W. and Helen Katherine (Gonne) Mott. Prior to his retirement, Bill was a communications technician for the former ITT World Communications. He was a member of St....

Mar 19, 2012

Thomas Richard Friend, 65, of Swanton died Monday, March 19, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. He resided at the Oakland Nursing and Rehab Center in Oakland. Born on July 2, 1946 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Chester and Louise (Howell) Friend. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Dayton Chester Friend....

Mar 19, 2012

Freda Joan Lee, 77, of Swanton, MD, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at her home in Swanton. Born July 18, 1934 in Deer Park, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Hazel (Kerns) Hinebaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Lee; son, John R. Lee and daughter-in-law, Grace A. Lee. Freda...

Mar 18, 2012

Roger Lee Martin, Sr., 67, of Oakland, MD died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born May 19, 1944 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Foster R. and Elva (Mills) Martin. He was also preceded in death by one son, Ed Martin, in 2005. Roger was a truck driver for Duff...

Mar 18, 2012

Gregory Steven Sines, Sr., 47, of Oakland passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born September 11, 1964 in Oakland, he was the son of Mabel (Bowman) Sines of Crellin and the late Woodrow T. Sines.

Greg was a self-employed truck driver who drove for Mercer Transportation of Louisville, KY, a...