Obituaries

Richard Sherwood

Jan 8, 2023

Richard Lee "Dick" Sherwood, born in 1948, passed from his earthly body and was graciously received into his heavenly home on Sunday, 8 January 2023, after a valiant battle against heart disease and pulmonary fibrosis. He was the son of the late E. Richard and Vera (Brady) Sherwood, 52 year husband of Rosanne "Susie" Sherwood, and brother of Deborah James....

George Mertz

Jan 6, 2023

George Michael Mertz, 79, of Frederick Md. passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.  Born on October 6, 1943 he was the son of the late Francis Leo and Lucille Gertrude (Green) Mertz.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elsen and two brothers Tom and John Mertz.  George is survived by...

Anna Sheltra

Jan 3, 2023

Anna "Sue" (Vance) Sheltra, 77, formerly of Oakland, Maryland, stepped into glory on January 3, 2023, at home with her children and grandchildren in Salem, Missouri.

 

Born April 14, 1945, in Bayard, West Virginia, she was the daughter of late Kelly and Madge (Liller) Vance.

 

She is survived by her children, Michelle McWilliams of Salem, MO, Randy Sheltra...

Bruce Swift, Sr.

Jan 2, 2023

Bruce T. Swift, Sr., 85, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born on December 5, 1937, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Theodore S. and Elizabeth (Lohr) Swift.

Bruce was the oldest of five boys. He was raised by his grandparents, Bruce and Bertha Lohr, until he graduated from...

Robert Bess, Iii

Jan 1, 2023

Robert W. “Buffalo” Bess, III, 66, of Keyser, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.  Born on January 24, 1956, in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late Dr. Robert W. Bess and Renna Jane (Thayer) Bess-Shaver of Keyser.

Robert was a 1974 graduate of Bruce High School and a veteran...

Toni Helmick

Dec 31, 2022

Toni Leigh Helmick, 74, passed from this life on the morning of December 31, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and lupus. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days. Born on May 12, 1948, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter to the late Theodore and Donna (Cummings) Markley.

 

She graduated...

Barbara Sweitzer

Dec 27, 2022

Barbara Ann Sweitzer, 75, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 28, 1947, in Kingwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ross Smith and Gladys Virginia (Keefer) Snyder.

In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoyed collecting eagles and watching TV. Her biggest accomplishment...

Mary White

Dec 27, 2022

Mary A. White, 80, of Oakland, MD went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her home. Born Oct. 15, 1942, in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Knox) O'Brien.

Mary was a retired secretary, having been employed at Frostburg State University, but she mostly enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother....

Racy "Budge" Nelson Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

 

Racy Nelson Jr., 88, of Whitmer, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born on August 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Racy Sr., and Mabel (Swearingen) Nelson. 

 

Racy, also known as “Budge” or “Buddy O”, proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a...

Delores Aronhalt

Dec 24, 2022

Delores Virginia Aronhalt, 95, went to her Heavenly Home on December 24, 2022, while under the care of Cortland Acres, Thomas, WV. Born on September 10, 1927, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe E. and Alma (Conard) Chapman.

She is survived by three sons, Wayne Aronhalt and wife Sharon of Mt. Storm, WV, Ernie Aronhalt...

Catherine Friend

Dec 23, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth "Betty" Friend, 89, of Oakland, died on December 23, 2022, at her home with her husband of 52 years, Richard "Dick" Friend, at her side. Born on November 26, 1933, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William Ewald Ruehl and Pearl (Hansrote) Ruehl, and step-daughter of the late Evelyn P. Ruehl.

One of the...

Elwood Carr

Dec 22, 2022

Elwood G. Carr, 89, of Red Creek, WV, passed away on December 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 24, 1933, in Sully, WV, he was the son of the late Miriam Carr Cooper

Elwood was a graduate of Harman High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a...

Eugene Jones

Dec 21, 2022

Eugene "Snuffy" W. Jones, 80, of Elk Garden, WV, on December 21, 2022, was called home to his Heavenly Father while he was doing what he loved, spending time on his farm. Born on November, 6, 1942, in Gorman, MD, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Edna Lee (Sager) Jones.

He was a graduate...

Barbara Anderson

Dec 20, 2022

Barbara Ellen Anderson, 89, of Thomas, WV, passed away on December 20, 2022. She was born in Antioch, British Columbia Canada, and is the daughter of the late Jack and Doris (Greenwood) MacConnachie.

 

Barbara obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and her master's degree in Education from WVU. She taught 2nd grade and Kindergarten for the...

Harold Logsdon

Dec 20, 2022

Harold R. Logsdon, 85, of Franklin, Maryland, passed away at Stonerise of Keyser on December 20, 2022.   Born on May 2, 1937, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Walter and Maude (Riggeleman) Logsdon.

Harold was a protestant by faith.  He worked for Moran Coal Company, WRI and Westvaco Corporation, retiring in 2000 as...

Lester Clifford, Jr.

Dec 12, 2022

Lester "Skip" Leroy Clifford, Jr., 86, of Piedmont, WV, passed away at his home on Monday, December 12, 2022. Born on February 20, 1936, in Piedmont, WV, he was the son of the late Lester Leroy Sr., and Arizona (Redman) Clifford.

Lester was a graduate of Piedmont High School. He retired from Westvaco, where he worked for...

Patsy Bowers

Dec 8, 2022

Patsy Susan (DeWitt) Bowers, 81, of Swanton, died on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at home. Patsy was born on August 12, 1941, in Oakland, and she was the daughter of the late George Gideon and Martha (Lytle) DeWitt.

She was a devoted member of the Calvary Tabernacle Church in Accident. Patsy was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles....

Mary Mallow

Dec 6, 2022

Mary "Kassie" Kathleen Mallow, 89, of Mabie, WV, passed away at her home on December 6, 2022. Born on May 1, 1933, in Jenningston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mabel Roy and Burlie Teter.

 

Kassie was born to be a caregiver; at age 10, she began caring for her younger siblings and learning how to cook....

Alvin Bernard

Dec 5, 2022

Alvin Alexander Bernard, 78, of Swanton died on Monday, December 5, 2022, at his home. Born on February 6, 1944, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Wade A. and Mary "Edna" (Custer) Bernard.

Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Westvaco. He was a member of...

Naomi Flanagan

Dec 4, 2022

Naomi Jean "Nannie Mutt" Flanagan, 87, of Oakland went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home. Born on November 13, 1935, in Kempton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Bertha (Knotts) Lewis.

She was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren and her love of faith flowed through...