Obituaries

Sue Snyder

Jan 18, 2025

Sue Ann Snyder, 77, of Parkersburg, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 1, 1948, in Detriot, MI, she was the daughter of the late Mary Virginia (Evans) Whitehair.

After graduating from Aurora High School, Sue embraced various roles with love and dedication. She was primarily a homemaker, finding great...

Shirley Fajardo

Jan 11, 2025

Shirley Sue Fajardo, 73 , born in Erwin, West Virginia, passed away on January 11, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, after a brief battle with illness.

She was the beloved daughter of Violet Pearl Cummings and James Ray Cummings, and the beloved sibling to seven others.

Shirley was the devoted wife of Maximo Fernando Fajardo, and the...

Susie Beachy

Jan 11, 2025

Susie N. Beachy, 86, of Oakland, MD, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home. Born on April 23, 1938, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Noah C. and Katie (Lapp) Zook. Susie was a member of the Gortner Amish Church. She enjoyed various crafts, quilting, gardening, and especially flowers....

LaDonna Lynn Wolfe

Jan 11, 2025

LaDonna Lynn Wolfe, 49, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Oakland, MD passed away on January 11, 2025 after a valiant 4 year battle with breast cancer. LaDonna was born on May 16, 1975, in Cumberland, MD, she was the beloved daughter of Terry A. and Donna (Fitzwater) Wolfe, of Houston, TX, formerly of Oakland, MD. LaDonna was preceded in death...

Mary Stemple

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Jane (Westfall) Stemple, 76, of Aurora, passed away on January 11, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Born in Cherry Falls, WV, on October 30, 1948, she was raised by her late foster parents Kenny and Gwen Hebb.

Growing up with the Hebb family, there were many chores and learning curves, but the one mandatory lifestyle...

Melvin Beckman

Jan 8, 2025

Melvin Rudolph Beckman, 89, of Swanton, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his residence. Born on August 20, 1935, in North Glade, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Margaret (Friend) Beckman.

After attending the Oakland High School, he worked for the Beryl Woodyard of Westvaco for over 41 years, retiring in 1997. He also worked with his...

Laura Kallal

Jan 5, 2025

Laura Marie Skipper-Kallal of Falls Church, VA formerly of Oakland, MD passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC after a brief illness.

Born on October 15, 1987, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of John and Kathy Skipper of Oakland. Laura graduated from Southern High School in 2005, and Frostburg State University...

Jeffrey Clay

Jan 5, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Clay, 58, of Piedmont, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at WVU United Hospital Center. Born on March 23, 1966, in Keyser, he was the son of Gloria Christina Clay of Piedmont. 

Jeff had worked in maintenance for the town of Piedmont and also at Pilgrim's Pride Processing in Moorefield. Jeff...

Luther Moon

Jan 3, 2025

Luther William Moon, Sr., 82, of Oakland, MD, died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on August 26, 1942, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Albert William and Hallie Pearl Moon. 

He was a carpenter in the Local 1024 Union. He enjoyed hunting with his children and grandchildren and loved spending time with...

Joey Eskridge

Jan 1, 2025

Joey Lee Eskridge, 80, of Thomas, WV, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD. Born on September 30, 1944, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Ernest Eskridge and Mary Dorman.



Joey was a Prep Plant Operator for Mettiki Coal. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and...

Icolene Shillingburg

Jan 1, 2025

Icolene Roberta Shillingburg, 83, of New Creek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at WV Caring Hospice in Elkins, WV. Born on August 28, 1941, in Benbush, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Elwood Moreland, Sr. and Rena Velma (Davis) Moreland.

Icolene retired as a Customer Service Representative and Data Entry Specialist for Sally Mae Financial...

Paul Thomas

Dec 30, 2024

Paul Jackson Thomas, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully, in the presence of a dear friend, on Monday December 30, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 13, 1950, Paul was the son of the late Paul J. Thomas Sr. and Reva Marie (Breedlove) Thomas.

Paul was the proud owner of Garrett Electric, a company that worked on major...

Charles Hoffeditz

Dec 30, 2024

Charles N. Hoffeditz, Ph.D., 85, of McHenry died on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home. Born on April 17, 1939, in Bellingham, WA, he was the son of the late Robert and Naomi (Peterson) Hoffeditz.

He was a graduate of the University of Washington, Washington State, and had been a visiting scholar at Stanford University. He was a hydrologist for...

Carolyn Lambert

Dec 29, 2024

Carolyn Louise (Miller) Lambert, 58, of Aurora, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on May 4, 1966, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. Miller, Jr. and Anna Darlene Sweitzer.

Carolyn "Sissy" was a giver and a lover of people and...

Mary Ellen Lichty

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Ellen Lichty, 88, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

She was born May, 24, 1936 in Topeka, IN to Cornelious and Catherine (Yoder) Miller.

On October 29, 1960 she married Ralph Lichty in Goshen.

Marry Ellen is survived by her husband, Ralph Lichty; a son, Steven Wayne...

Samuel Dick, Sr.

Dec 28, 2024

Samuel D. Dick, Sr., 89, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at WVU Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD, with his family by his side. Born on February 12, 1935, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel J. Dick and Edith (Carpenter) Dick.

Sam was manager of Agway, Inc., Uniontown, PA, and Co-Owner of Sams'...

Carl Spiker

Dec 27, 2024

Carl William Spiker, 81, of Oakland died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 1, 1943, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Harrison Carl and Ida (Smiley) Spiker.

Carl was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2005 after 20...

Shirley Crush

Dec 23, 2024

Shirley A Crush, 88, of Oakland, MD, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on August 30, 1936, in Davis, WV, she was the daughter of the late Melvin E. Wotring and Gay Wotring.

Shirley was well known in her community of Oakland. She held various jobs and many say she was the best seamstress around. She...

Juanita Flanagan

Dec 22, 2024

Juanita "Ruth" Flanagan, 77, of Dryfork, passed away on December 22, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Crystal Springs. Born on April 9, 1947, in Dryfork, she was the daughter of the late Denzil and Pauline (Mowery) Flanagan.

Ruth attended Dryfork Elementary School and was a faithful member of Riverside Mennonite Church while she lived in Dryfork. Ruth was known for...

Kevin Moore

Dec 21, 2024

Kevin Moore, 63, of Keedysville, MD, passed away on December 21, 2024, at his residence in Canaan Valley. Born on November 20, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Robert and the late Teresa Moore.

Kevin is leaving behind a legacy of love for nature and his family. A dedicated forest ranger and wildland firefighter for...