Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

John Junior Arnold, 67, of Sugarlands, WV passed away on February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1953 in Parsons, WV; a son to the late Charles Daniel and Stella Mae (Sampson) Arnold.

John was a coal miner and worked for Laurel Run and Robinson mines. He was Pentecostal by faith. He...

Feb 19, 2021

Seneca Avery Harris, infant angel, was called to heaven on February 19, 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Seneca entered this world on February 18, 2021, in Oakland, MD, born to Steve Harris and Brooke Uphold. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Roger, Jr. and Samantha Uphold; paternal grandparents, Wendy Sphar and Terry...

Feb 19, 2021

Rodger Lee Evans, 78, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 11, 1943, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Otha W. and Eulalia (Barnard) Evans. He worked in the coal mines, for Sterling Processing, and for the Garrett County Roads Department, from which...

Feb 19, 2021

Martha Shetler Schrock, 89, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on October 31, 1931 in Apple Creek, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Moses L. Shetler and Mary (Miller) Shetler.

Martha was baptized in her youth upon the confession of her faith....

Feb 18, 2021

The Lord has taken another Angel home, Susan Louise (Kelley) Sharp, 60, of Hambleton, WV passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Susan was born August 16, 1960 in Alexandria, VA.

She is the daughter of Delores and the late Leon Kelley.  Susan is survived by her loving husband David Ison Sharp, who...

Feb 17, 2021

Dorothy F. Beckman, 79, of Swanton died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 31, 1941, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leslie C. and Dorothy Mae (Rhodes) Friend. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Swanton. In addition to spending time with her family,...

Feb 13, 2021

Debra Jean (Deem) Filsinger, age 64, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center from complications of COVID-19.

Born on December 2, 1956 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Wesley Deem, Sr. and Laura Jean (Jordan) Deem.

Debby retired in January 2019 from...

Feb 12, 2021

Naomi Fae Harsh, 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the Always Personal Care Home in Connelsville, PA. She was born October 9, 1966 in Oakland, MD. She was a daughter of Clyde Harsh and the late Shirley L. (Childs) Harsh.

She is survived by her father, Clyde Harsh; two sisters,...

Feb 11, 2021

Richard Ira Weeks, 82, of Oakland, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2021. He was born in Loch Lynn, MD on July 9, 1938; a son to the late Ira Wheat Weeks and Elma Naomi (Shaffer) Weeks.

Mr. Weeks graduated from Southern High School. After graduation, he enlisted with the Army...

Feb 10, 2021

Larry Ward Boigegrain, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Larry was born in Akron, OH to the late Charles Boigegrain and Ada Mae (Butts) Boigegrain.

He is survived by a son; a daughter and four grandchildren. He is also survived by a friend and niece,...

Feb 4, 2021

Beverly Ann (Muir) Mertz 74 went to be with her Lord on February 4, 2021 at UPMC-Western Maryland in Cumberland, MD.  She was born at home in Franklin, MD on August 22, 1946. She was the daughter of the late W. Stanley Muir and Anna F. (Gentry) Muir. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debi (Mertz) Langan....

Feb 3, 2021

Betty L. Glass  90  of Bel-Air Drive, Cresaptown, MD  passed away at UPMC-Western Maryland on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. She was  born in Keyser, WV on  February  9, 1930 and was the daughter of the late James Jones and Evelyn (Doman) Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Glass.

Betty was Lutheran by faith....

Jan 29, 2021

Nora Arlene (Opel) Evans, age 88, of Oakland, MD passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on June 13, 1932 in Bittinger, MD, she was a daughter to the late John Herman and Melda (Schrock) Opel.

Nora enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, reading and embroidering. She attended Pine Grove Church of the Brethren. She...

Jan 28, 2021

Linda Klacik, 69, beloved Mother and friend, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2021. She entered this world on January 23, 1952, in Sandusky, OH, born to the late John Gerald Klacik, Jr. and Daisy Jean (Paugh) Klacik.

Linda attended the Loch Lynn Church of God and enjoyed studying the Bible....

Jan 28, 2021

David Joseph Cole, 71, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2021, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and his two beloved cats. David was born on March 19, 1949, in Streator, Ill., to the late Edward and Rosemary Cole. David loved his country and was proud to have served in the United...

Jan 26, 2021

Francis Joseph Smith, age 67, went to his heavenly home on January 26th, 2021. He was born in Elkins, WV on February 22, 1953.

He was the youngest son of the late Donald Graydon Smith and the late Lucy Sagace Smith.

Joe left behind siblings Donald G. Smith, Jr. and his wife Dottie; Robert R....

Jan 22, 2021

Frederick J. George, Jr., age 73, of Mc Henry, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland.  Born on December 2, 1947 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frederick and Theresa George.

Fred proudly served his country in the United States National Guard.  He was the proprietor of Reisterstown Auto Services....

Jan 22, 2021

Laurie May Keplinger, age 62, of Elk Garden, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center.

Born on September 22, 1958 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Neil and May Williams.

Laurie was a graduate of Bruce High School and attended West Virginia University.  She was employed as...

Jan 19, 2021

Harold Dale Harsh (94) passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the WV Veteran’s Nursing Home in Clarksburg. Dale was born on October 28, 1926, in Aurora, West Virginia to the late Harold and Gladys Harsh. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II, serving in the Pacific & American Theaters. He was a resident of Coventry and...

Jan 19, 2021

Vauda Mae (Paugh) Owendoff Schwanke, of Fairfax, VA, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021.  She was born on December 11, 1923, on a farm near Oakland, MD to the late Robert Scott Paugh and Mabel Browning Paugh.  She was predeceased by her first husband of 35 years, Robert Albert Owendoff, and her second husband...