Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Shaffer

Aug 28, 2023

Robert "Bob" Shaffer, 87, of Eglon, WV, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1936, in Brookside, WV, he was the son of the late Harold and Annie (O'Haver) Shaffer.

Bob was a friend to all; he and his beloved wife of 62 years, Wilma, would begin each...

Debera Martin

Aug 24, 2023

Debera Jane Martin, 67, of Rowlesburg, WV, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on August 24, 2023. Born on September 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the late June and Jane (Faulkner) Hershman.

 

Debera was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Family was the most important thing in her life, and she would...

Maxine Fairchild

Aug 23, 2023

 

On the morning of August 23, 2023, Maxine Kirk Fairchild, 90, of Oakland, MD, went home to the lord, surrounded by love. She was born on November 15, 1932, in Beauty, KY. She was the daughter of the late Clay and Maude Kirk.

Maxine lived a fulfilled life as the matriarch of her family. Hard working and devoted, she...

Wayne Caple

Aug 21, 2023

Wayne Hill Caple, loving husband, Navy veteran, and active community member, passed away at his home on August 21, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on December 8, 1940, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth Grady Caple Sr. and E. Mae (Hill) Caple.

Wayne earned an associate's degree from Baltimore City Community College and...

Romona Sheridan

Aug 16, 2023

Romona "Mona" Sheridan, 63, recently of Oakland, MD but born and raised in Covington, Louisiana, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 following a near eight month journey with brain cancer. Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Marlon J. Sheridan of Madisonville, Louisiana, her oldest sister, Patricia Jackson of Hammond, Louisiana, and her parents, Nathaniel and...

Nina Reams

Aug 13, 2023

Nina Louise Reams, 98, of Oakland, MD, Swallow Falls, passed away on August, 13, 2023, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor in Oakland. Born on August 7, 1925, in Sines, MD, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Daisy (Hauger) Reams.

Nina was a graduate of Oakland High School. She loved flowers and worked for several...

Janice Harr

Aug 12, 2023

Janice Marie Harr, 79, of Davis, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on August 12, 2023. Born on September 16, 1943, in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Fred Ware, Ruby (Lewis) Harr, and Joseph Harr.

Janice had a fulfilling career that spanned various fields. After graduating from Buckhannon Upshur High School, she began...

W. Sue Liller

Aug 12, 2023

W. Sue Liller, 65, a beloved member of the Oakland community, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Oakland on February 10, 1958. Sue was known for her kind heart and warm spirit, always bringing joy to those around her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and...

Robert Hensley

Aug 11, 2023

Robert Ellsworth Hensley, Jr., 57, of Friendsville, died on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born on July 20, 1966, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Robert Ellsworth Hensley, Sr. and Bertha Esther (Thomas) Gable.

 

He was a proud veteran of the US Army having served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Bob was a telecommunications Project Manager for 25...

Alta Minnick

Aug 9, 2023

Alta Mae Minnick, 79, of Mount Storm, passed away on August 9, 2023, at Peace Care at Dennett Road Manor, in Oakland. Born on January 17, 1944, in Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Herman W. and Gertrude Pauline Shaffer.

 

Alta attended the Aurora School. She worked for Sheetz for many years. In her spare...

John Novoselac

Aug 7, 2023

John Edward Novoselac, 66, of Oakland, passed away on August 7, 2023, at his home. Born on June 26, 1957, in Rochester, PA, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Anne Marie (Zon) Novoselac.

John worked in retail management, holding various different jobs over the years. He enjoyed cooking and lifting weights. He loved spending time with...

Daphne Rinard

Aug 5, 2023

Daphne Rae Rinard, 64, of Cumberland, passed away on August 5, 2023, at the Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab. Born on June 27, 1959, in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Glenwood and Shirley Rinard.

 

A private service was held and interment followed in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens.

 

The C & S Fredlock Funeral...

Mary Fries

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Alice Fries, 97, of Oakland, passed away, from health complications after a second battle with COVID, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Egle Nursing Home and Rehab in Lonaconing, MD. Born on June 23, 1926, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Clara Grace (Fitzwater) Sweitzer. She was the last surviving member of...

Roger Paugh

Aug 4, 2023

Roger Lee Paugh, 78, of Elk Garden, WV went on to his eternal reward on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Potomac Valley Hospital, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Born on Jan 15, 1945, in Paughtown, Elk Garden, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elsie (Feathers) Paugh.

 

He was a free spirit and enjoyed the simplicity...

Timothy Arnold

Aug 2, 2023

Timothy Wayne Arnold, 69, of Oakland, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his son's home in Accident. Born on November 3, 1953, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Elwood Arnold and Doris (Baker) Thomas.

Tim is survived by two sons, Timothy Walden and wife Missy of Accident, MD, and James...

Bernard Tompkins

Jul 28, 2023

Bernard "Pete" Allen Tompkins, 63, of Parsons, WV, died on July 28, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, surrounded by his family. Born on July 1, 1960, in Adrian, Michigan, he was the son of the late Herman Henry and Ilene Mae (Lansberry) Tompkins.

 

Pete worked for and retired from the City of Parsons as a Heavy...

Ernest Gregg

Jul 28, 2023

Ernest J. Gregg, Jr., of Oakland, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2023. Ernie was the very definition of a people person. Outgoing, extroverted, gregarious, and approachable, he lived his 87 years perfecting service to others.

 

Ernie was the first-born son of Ernest Theodore and Belinda (Sunday) Gregg on June 10, 1936, and he grew up...

Debora Rohrbaugh

Jul 17, 2023

Debora Ann Rohrbaugh, 63, of Dry Fork, passed away on July 17, 2023, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Born on May 5, 1960, in Onego, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Mallow) Corbitt.

Debbie was a graduate of Harman High School. For many years, she worked as a correction officer; she also worked in construction and in...

Anna Pennington

Jul 17, 2023

Anna Corena Pennington, 84, of Terra Alta, WV, died on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Stonerise Healthcare of Kingwood, WV.

She was born on January 19th, 1939, in Gormania, WV and was the daughter of the late Eston and Nellie (Shreve) Cosner.

Anna worked for 26 years at the former Cuppett and Weeks Nursing Home as a housekeeper. She loved...

Jerry Flanagan

Jul 15, 2023

Jerry Brant Flanagan, 77, of Thomas, passed away on July 15, 2023, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born on March 15, 1946, in Elkins, he was the son of the late Rudolph Ruleman and Mary Virginia (Hinkle) Flanagan.   

Jerry was a 1964 graduate of Mountaineer High School. He attended Fairmont State College and was drafted...