Obituaries

Jun 26, 2010

Helen Louise Gay, 67 of Mt. Lake Park MD, passed away at her residence on Saturday June 26, 2010. Born March 31, 1943 in Oakland, MD she was the daughter of the late Walter and Rachel Beckman. A son, William L Gay also preceded her in death. Brothers, Earl Beckman, Max Beckman, Ralph Beckman, Fred Beckman, Robert Beckman and...

Jun 18, 2010

Virginia Evelyn Tephabock,86 of Hartmansville,WV died on Friday June 18, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown,WV. Born Oct 7, 1923 in Hartmansville, she was the daughter of the late, Albert and Clellie (Hanlin) Baker. Virginia is survived by her husband Melvin Tephabock, two sons, Jerry Tephabock and wife DJ, and Lane Tephabock and wife Debbie.

One daughter...

Jun 17, 2010

Clifford Lee Savage 77, of Oakland died Thursday June 17, 2010 at his home. Born July 8, 1923 he was a son of the late Stanley and Grace Keefer Savage. Mr. savage was also proceeded in death by one sister Betty Cooper.

Clifford was an avid golfer and gardener; and was employed by Browning's Foodland for 47...

Jun 16, 2010

We announce the passing of Willa Wilhelm Uphold on June 16, 2010, loving wife of Theodore Uphold devoted mother of Donley Uphold, Christine Uphold Tasker, Patricia Uphold Tasker, Cynthia Uphold Upole and Theodore Uphold Jr.

Willa was an active member of the Gorman Oak Church. Where for 12 years she served in various roles as organist, Sunday...

Jun 13, 2010

Bernice Leota Baker 82 of Oakland, died Sunday June 13, 2010 at her home.

Born November 1, 1927 she was the daughter of the late John and Melva Schrock Opel.

Bernice was employed with Garrett County Memorial Hospital as a nurses aide and in her later years served as a hospital volunteer. She was also...

Jun 12, 2010

Walter Joseph Fike, Jr., 31 of Mtn. Lake Park, MD died Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Tucker County.

Born November 29, 1978 in Oakland, MD, he was the son of Walter and Julie Mae (Holland) Fike, Sr. of Terra Alta, WV.

Walt was employed with Rapid Repair in Oakland.

Surviving in addition to...

Jun 10, 2010

Michael V Kildow, Jr. 83 of Oakland, MD died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Oakland Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born December 28, 1926 in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Michael and Inez (Hammill) Kildow. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Wilda Irene (Tasker) Kildow, by his second wife Jacqueline...

Jun 6, 2010

Donald Wayne Davis 51 of Oakland died June 6, 2010 at his home.

Born February 22, 1959 he was the son of Maude Brown and the late Robert Davis.

Mr. Davis was also preceded in death by a brother Edwin Davis and one grandchild.

Surviving are one son Jeremy Davis and wife Summer...

Jun 4, 2010

Gordon Leo Rexrode, 70 of Mt. Jackson, VA passed away Friday morning, June 4, 2010 at his home.

Born October 16, 1939 in Garrett County, MD, he was the son of Gertrude Landis Rexrode of Loch Lynn, MD and the late Ross Rexrode. He was also predeceased by his brother Roger Rexrode.

Mr. Rexrode was...

May 24, 2010

Mary S. "Sue" Beckman Davis, 77 of Swanton, Md and Frostburg Village Nursing Home, who took great care of her, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2010, surrounded by her daughter, daughter-in-law & four grandchildren.

Born February 19, 1933 in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Friend)...

May 22, 2010

Paul Junior Bennear 59 of Elk Garden, WV died Saturday May 22, 2010 in Oakland, MD.

Born November 11, 1950 he was the son of Dolly Dawson Bennear Baker and the late Paul Bennear.

Paul loved his family and friends more deeply than most souls could see. In his presence a...

May 21, 2010

Sharon Jean Markwood, 46 of Oakland died Friday May, 21 2010 at her home.

Born October 22, 1963 she was the daughter of Jean A. Beachy and the late John Edward Wright.

She is survived by her son Shawn Markwood of Oakland, step-son Jonathan Markwood of Birmingham, AL; and Daughter Jacqueline...

May 21, 2010

Gene Wayne Maxson 67 of Oakland died Friday May 21, 2010 at his residence.

Born February 7, 1943 he was the son of the late Ralph and Louise (Haskell) Maxson.

Gene is survived by 3 daughters Shella Maxson of Somerset, PA; Michelle Maxson of Maysville, WV; and Tracy Baker of Somerset, PA; one brother Richard...

May 18, 2010

Virginia Florence Poling, 87 of Oakland, MD died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home.

Born December 24, 1922 in Freeport, WV she was the daughter of the late Ray "Simon" and Mamie (Nine) Cogley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Herman E. Poling; by brothers, John, Franklin and James Cogley....

May 17, 2010

John Jefferson "Jeff" Burch II, 67 of McHenry, MD, formerly of Annapolis, MD died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

Born April 9, 1943 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late William Jefferson and Luverna J. (Hoyle) Burch.

Mr. Burch worked as an Electronic Technician for Hughes Network Systems...

May 13, 2010

Carolyn J. Bennett 86 of Spraggs, PA died peacefully in her sleep Thursday May, 13, 2010 at home with here family. She was born in Elk Garden, WV December 12, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents Forrest and Dessie (Hickey) Harvey, three Brothers Dempsey Harvey, Dewey Harvey and James Hickey and two Sisters, Emogean Cosner, and...

May 13, 2010

Ethelwyn Blanche Riley, 88 of Oakland, MD died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

Born October 27, 1921 in Westernport, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Otto. She was also preceded in death by her husband Audley Riley and daughter Saundra Riley.

Mrs. Riley had worked...

May 10, 2010

Dorothy Louise Rishell, 64 of Oakland, MD died Monday, May 10, 2010 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

Born May 22, 1945 in Vindex, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Walters) Harvey. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Marie Rishell Keller, and by one brother, Don Harvey.

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May 5, 2010

Bertha J. Shiflett, 92 of Bayard, WV died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Cortland Acres Nursing Home.

Born April 7, 1918 in Randolph County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Essley A. and Edith (Collins) Robey. She was also preceded in death by her husband John D. Shiflett; sons, Eugene, Edgar & Dale; daughters, Ramona...

May 4, 2010

Levada "Bobbie" Wilson Knotts, 80 of Gormania, WV died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Oakland Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born November 28, 1929 in Gorman, MD, she was the daughter of the late Andrew "Kay" Jackson and Gracie Beatrice (Foley) Armentrout. She was last living sibling in her family.

Surviving are her husband, Gary...