Obituaries

Christine Mellinger

Christine Mellinger

Jul 30, 2025

Christine Armenta Mellinger, 91, of Swanton, passed away on July 30, 2025, at her daughter's home in Terra Alta, WV. Born on September 20, 1933, in Bunnlevel, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Preston McKee, Sr. and Helen Gertrude (Sears) McKee.

Christine spent most of her life being a military wife and mother. She was a member of...

Pauline Kitzmiller

Pauline Kitzmiller

Jul 28, 2025

Pauline Mae (Paugh) Kitzmiller, 95, of Kitzmiller, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late General Miles Paugh and Myrtle Ethel (Harvey) Paugh.

Pauline graduated from "Kitzy High" in 1949. Her senior motto was, "The greatest pleasure of life is love", so she married her high school...

Nancy Sherry

Nancy Sherry

Jul 27, 2025

Nancy Jane Sherry, 80, of Fort Ashby, WV, passed away on July 27, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1944.

Nancy's request for cremation was honored. There are no services scheduled at this time.

The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes - Piedmont Chapel, is honored to be caring for Nancy.

Craig Snyder

Craig Snyder

Jul 24, 2025

Craig Donald Snyder, 80, of Davis, passed away at his home on July 24, 2025. Born on September 23, 1944, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Peter Grosz Jr., and Connie Grosz.

Craig, raised in a military family, lived in various places, including Panama, which he fondly remembered. He attended Fishburne Military Academy in Waynesboro, Virginia,...

Hazel Sherwood

Hazel Sherwood

Jul 24, 2025

Hazel Mae (Steiding) Sherwood, 98, formerly of Oakland and most recently, Morgantown, died on July 24, 2025, at Harmony of Morgantown. Born on May 16, 1927, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Charles Albert and Mae Belle (Cunningham) Steiding.

Hazel was a graduate of Bruce High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she earned her bachelor's degree....

Nancy Feather

Nancy Feather

Jul 22, 2025

Nancy Lou Feather, 68, of Aurora, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, WV. Born on September 30, 1956, in Cambridgeshire, England, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Jim and Peggy Houser. A devoted educator, lifelong learner, and fierce advocate for empathy, she earned her Master of Social Work...

Nicholas Theodore

Nicholas Theodore

Jul 18, 2025

Nicholas Theodore, 88, of Hurricane, WV, passed away on July 18, 2025. Born on December 23, 1936, in Fallowfield Township, of Washington County, PA, he was the son John Tividor and Anna Ondich.

Nicholas dedicated over 30 years of his life to the United States Marine Corps, exemplifying unwavering commitment and service. To enhance his skills, he completed Special Warfare School...

Leona Fike

Leona Fike

Jul 16, 2025

Leona Mae Fike, 89, of Kitzmiller, passed away on July 16, 2025. Born on September 9, 1935, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Leola (Tichnell) Tasker.

Leona dedicated many years of her life to education, serving as a teaching assistant for the Garrett County Board of Education until her retirement. A woman of deep faith, she...

Andrew Beckman

Andrew Beckman

Jul 10, 2025

Andrew Scott Beckman, 51, of Swanton passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born on January 25, 1974, in Montgomery County, Maryland, Andrew was adopted by Melvin and Dottie Beckman of North Glade when he was six months old.

During his time with us, Andrew became his dad's shadow, remaining in the family home from his adoption until...

James Little

James Little

Jul 10, 2025

James Madison Harpold Little, 42, passed away on July 10, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on April 19, 1983, he was the son of Michael Harpold and Linda Little who survive.

James was an extraordinary individual whose life was a testament to selfless devotion and unwavering faith, dedicating himself from a young age to the noble pursuit of...

Ronald Sunny

Ronald Sunny

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald LeRoy Sunny, 84, of Oakland, passed away on July 8, 2025, at Devlin Manor in Cumberland. Born on May 17, 1941, in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of the late John Paul Sunny (Szanyi) and Julianna Beres Sunny.

Ronald served with distinction in the United States Army from 1959 to 1989, embodying dedication as a Drill Sergeant, S2,...

Barbara Lucas

Barbara Lucas

Jul 7, 2025

Barbara Jane (Chiater) Lucas, 78, of Kitzmiller, passed away at her home on July 7, 2025. Born on August 16, 1946, in Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Steve Chiater and Emily Joann Haught.

Barbara worked as a building manager for VMI Russell Building. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by...

Mary Rodeheaver

Mary Rodeheaver

Jul 6, 2025

Mary Ellen Rodeheaver, 92, of Oakland, MD, passed away on July 6, 2025 at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on September 28, 1932, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late James Wilmer and Viola Gerturde (Beckman) Friend.

Mary graduated from Oakland High School, and for 27 years worked as a baker at Brownings Foodland. She was a member of the...

Barbara Dawson

Barbara Dawson

Jun 30, 2025

Barbara Dawson, 84, of Elk Garden, passed away at her home on June 30, 2025. Born on March 14, 1941, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Alta Solomon.

Barbara attended the Elk Garden School and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed tending to her garden in the summertime, and loved reading and sewing.

She is...

Dorothy Carr

Dorothy Carr

Jun 24, 2025

Dorothy Irene Carr, 82, of Mc Henry, passed away on June 24, 2025, at her home. Born on May 13, 1943, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Ileta (Glotfelty) Peck.

Dorothy, a Southern High School graduate, took pride in being a homemaker and nurturing her family. She was an active member of Grace Brethren Church,...

Walter Moran

Walter Moran

Jun 24, 2025

Walter Harrison Moran Jr., M.D., 94, of Swanton, Maryland, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1930, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, he was the son of Walter H. Sr., and Edna (Solomon) Moran.

Dr. Moran received a degree in chemistry from the University of North Dakota. He then went on to acquire...

Kermit Jones

Kermit Jones

Jun 22, 2025

Kermit Frank Jones, age 79, of Elk Garden, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born on November 24, 1945, in Gorman, Maryland, Kermit was the son of the late Lester E. and Edna L. (Sager) Jones.Kermit, a proud graduate of Bayard High School Class of 1963, embraced the outdoors with a passion; he treasured the thrill of...

Donald Rolf

Donald Rolf

Jun 21, 2025

Donald William Rolf, 83, of Oakland, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on August 6, 1941, in Bayard, WV, he was the son of the late Woodrow William Rolf and Helen Marie (Shreve) Rolf.

Donald graduated from Southern High School in 1959. He worked as a mechanic at Star Pontiac in D.C. for...

Sharon Savage

Sharon Savage

Jun 20, 2025

Sharon Marie Savage, 77, of Oakland, passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 12, 1948, in Sacramento, CA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Murphy) Belcher.

Sharon was a cherished member of Loch Lynn Church of God, where her warm spirit and faith touched many lives. As a substitute teacher...

James Stemple

James Stemple

Jun 18, 2025

James Nicholas Stemple, Sr., 86, died on June 18, 2025 at his home in Oakland, Maryland. Born in Shaw, West Virginia on January 24, 1939, to the late Joseph N. and Margaret P. (Spessert) Stemple.

James graduated from Elk Garden High School. Since a young child God had his hand on Nick. Continually through childhood and as a teenager, the Holy...