Obituaries

Nancy Savage

Jun 16, 2025

Nancy Carol Savage, 81, of Oakland, MD, passed away on June 16, 2025, at her home. Born on May 6, 1944, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Betty DeWitt.

Nancy, with her husband Ken, operated Savage Greenhouse in Rosedale for many years. She loved flowers and birds and being in the sunshine. She liked having...

Shirley Anderson

Jun 15, 2025

Shirley Joan Anderson, 88, of Kitzmiller, passed away on June 15, 2025. Born on November 23, 1936, in Oakmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wylie William and Velma Arbutus (Hipp) Anderson.

Shirley worked for the housekeeping department at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center and Oakland Nursing and Rehab. In her spare time, she loved fishing, taking long drives,...

Justin Mallow

Jun 9, 2025

Justin Clark Mallow, 44, of Mabie, WV, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, at his residence. Born on May 1, 1981, in Elkins, WV, he was the son of Herbert Mallow and Dorinda Bonner whom survive.

After graduating from Tucker County High School, Justin worked as a carpenter. He crafted with precision, turning raw wood into lasting structures. When not working,...

Regina Calhoun

Jun 7, 2025

Regina Ann (Savage) Calhoun, 63, of Oakland, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 18, 1961, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Savage and Patsy Nine.

She dedicated countless years to serving Garrett County as a compassionate and skilled EMT. Her passion for helping others shone brightly through her tireless...

John Kisner

Jun 4, 2025

John Dale Kisner, 78, of Oakland, passed away on June 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 15, 1947, in Vindex, he was the son of the late James Franklin Kisner and Luvada Frances (Dunithan) Kisner Rinker.

John was a dedicated pressman at the Oakland Republican newspaper for over two decades, where his steady hands and...

Gladys Anderson

Jun 2, 2025

Gladys Elaine Anderson, 90, of Oakland, passed away on June 2, 2025, at Cortland Acres. Born on May 17, 1935, in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Helen K. (Mosser) Harsh.

Gladys, a proud graduate of Frostburg State College, dedicated much of her career to serving as the director of the unemployment office in Garrett...

Andrew Sweitzer

Jun 2, 2025

Andrew Tyler Sweitzer, Sr., born May 26, 1992, in Oakland, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025, in Morgantown, WV.

He is survived by his beloved children, his son, Andy, and his daughter, Audri, as well as his mother Wendy Thorne, father, Gary Sweitzer, and biological father, John Georg. Andrew is also mourned by his brothers: Jacob and Nathan Sweitzer...

Jacob Ray

May 31, 2025

Jacob "Jake" Virgil Ray, 81, of Bowden, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Elkins, WV. Born on December 3, 1943, in Bowden, he was the son of the late Virgil and Luvary (Lambert) Ray.

Jake worked as a well driller with Blackwater Construction, and lived a life marked by hard work, dedication and a deep love for his family. In...

Loraine Fairchild

May 30, 2025

Loraine Fairchild, 74, of Davis, passed away on May 30, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on May 29, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose McCabe.

Loraine's request for cremated was honored. There are no services scheduled at this time.

The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes - Davis Chapel is honored to be serving Loraine's family...

George DiBacco

May 28, 2025

George V. DiBacco, age 86, of Washington, PA, passed away on May 28, 2025, in the loving embrace of his family. Born on August 13, 1938, in Thomas, WV, George was a proud West Virginian who cherished his roots. He earned his Bachelor's Degree before embarking on a successful career as an accountant with Kaiser Aluminum.

After graduating from WVU, George...

Donald Peed

May 27, 2025

Donald B. Peed, 86, of Oakland, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 5, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Hubert and Elizabeth (Sheppard) Peed.

He served in the United States Army National Guard, and worked as a painter for Westinghouse Electric. In his spare time, Donald...

Betty Howard

May 26, 2025

Betty Jo Plybon Howard, 93, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 28, 1931, in Huntington, WV, Betty was the beloved daughter of Rev. G. Frank Plybon Sr. and Bertha Gill Plybon. As the daughter of a Methodist minister, she spent her childhood in several communities across...

Dorothy Waybright

May 25, 2025

Dorothy Lee Waybright, 93, of Jenningston, passed away on May 25, 2025, at Cortland Acres. Born on November 28, 1931, in Harman, she was the daughter of the late Emerson and Josie (Smith) Cooper.

Dorothy graduated from Harman High School with the class of 1951. She immediately began her life as a wife and soon became a mother....

Aleta Friend

May 22, 2025

Aleta D. Friend, 75, of Oakland died on May 22, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born on March 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Delmar Charles Dillley and Arlena Ann (Shrout) Dilley.

Aleta was a wife, mother, homemaker, and caretaker. She was married to Terry Knotts for 30 years. They shared a child, Loriann. His...

Patricia Brenneman

May 19, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Brenneman, 68, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away on May 19, 2025 at her residence. Born on February 13, 1957, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Philip and Betty (Croson) Combs.

Patty was employed at WEPCO Federal Credit Union and the courthouse assessment office. She was a faithful member of Divine Hope Church, where she...

Cindy Thomas

May 19, 2025

Cindy Marie Thomas 64, of Eglon, passed away on May 19, 2025. Born on September 12, 1960, in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank V. Eastham Sr. and Dorthy Eastham.

After graduating from McGuffey High School, Cindy earned her cosmetology license from Pennsylvania Commercial Cosmetology School, where she later shared her expertise by teaching classes. She then...

John Alexander

May 19, 2025

John Eric Alexander, 58, Aurora, died on May 19, 2025, at his home. Born on January 17, 1967, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Dayton and Dorothy (Shahan) Alexander.

John graduated from East Preston High School. He was a jack of all trades and a true handyman. He was a dedicated member of the Aurora Volunteer Fire Department...

Mabel Weese

May 19, 2025

Mabel Jane Weese, 69, of Oakland, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born on February 28, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John W. Lee, Jr., and Francis M. (Hensler) Lee.

Mabel loved spending time with Kimmie, Chrissy, and Macky. She enjoyed going to church at The House of Prayer, singing the BIBLE, painting,...

William Small

May 17, 2025

William Michael "Mike" Small, Sr., 76, of Davis, passed away on May 17, 2025. Born on May 22, 1948, in Parsons, he was the son of the late William Henry Small and Zelda Marie (Roy) James.

Mike was a hardworking man who was employed at Kingsford Charcoal, Blackwater Falls State Park, and Canaan Valley State Parks. His coworkers...

Barbara Whitacre

May 14, 2025

Barbara (Elliott) Whitacre, 84, of Tallmadge passed away on May 14, 2025 due to complications from Kidney Disease. Barbara was born in Gleason, West Virginia on January 29, 1941, to the late Robert "Boots" and Isabella Elliott (nee Paugh). She was one of six siblings.

She is survived by her children, Anita (Bob) Baughman, Robert (Paul) Whitacre, Pamela (Johnny) Scott and...