Obituaries

Donnie Storch

Dec 8, 2024

Donald Richard "Donnie" Storch, Jr., of Oakland, peacefully left this world on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on November 23, 1970, in McKeesport, PA, he was the beloved son of Donald Richard Storch, Sr. and the late Geraldine (Smith) Storch.

Donnie’s journey began in Pennsylvania, and he forged his path through education at Norwin High School...

Charles Upole

Dec 8, 2024

Charles David Upole, 68, of Oakland, passed away on December 8, 2024, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on December 1, 1956, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Thomas and Vauda "Minnie" (Bolyard) Upole.

After attending Southern Garrett High School, he served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Charles worked as a sales manager at...

Donna Joy Campbell

Dec 7, 2024

Donna Joy Campbell, 64, of Oakland, Maryland, died on Saturday, December 7, 2024 due to a car accident. Born on September 23, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ida (Hott) Campbell.

Donna was currently employed by Ameriprise Financial and previously worked for Deep Creek Marina. Donna enjoyed giving back to her community and was a dedicated volunteer...

Jimmie Beeman

Nov 29, 2024

Jimmie Dale Beeman, 78, of Kitzmiller, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1946, in Vindex, he was the son of the late Wilbert Beeman Sr. and Mildred (Harvey) Beeman Sharpless.

After graduating from Southern Garrett High School, Jimmie served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He was...

Ann Lee Colaw

Nov 28, 2024

Ann Lee (Lohr) Colaw, 82, of Terra Alta, passed away on November 28, 2024, at her residence. Born on June 11, 1942, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Anna Virginia "Ginny" Lohr. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Ann Lee graduated from Southern High School and continued her education...

Charles "Denny" Moffatt

Nov 26, 2024

Charles "Denny" Moffatt, Sr., 78, of Frostburg, MD, and formerly of Lonaconing, MD, passed away on November 26, 2024. Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today (Just a simple soldier).

Born on February 9, 1946, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Edward "Chill" Moffatt and Elsie Hobel Moffatt. He was...

Jacqueline Sereno

Nov 25, 2024

Jacqueline Elaine Sereno, 74, of Oakland, passed away on November 25, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road. Born on April 20, 1950, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Edgel and Estafee (Jackson) Sereno.

Jacqueline was a graduate of Southern High School and was a volunteer at Crellin Elementary. She will be remembered for enjoying the simple things...

Esther Rhodes

Nov 21, 2024

Esther Marie Rhodes, 86, of Sykesville, MD, and formerly of Oakland, MD, passed away on November 21, 2024, at Bethania Home Care in Westminster, MD. Born February 13, 1938 in Crellin, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Jamison) Wilt.

Esther had humble beginnings in life, but would not settle for anything but success. She and her...

Louise Lipscomb

Nov 20, 2024

Virginia "Louise" (Froman) Lipscomb passed away on November 20, 2024, in Thomas, WV. Born on October 6, 1931, she was the daughter to the late Henry Clay Froman and Sarah Alice (Digman) Froman.

She married Warren William Lipscomb at the age of 16 and went on to have three daughters, Sheryl Joan, Linda Sue, and Victoria Ann. She remained married to...

Ronald Dilley

Nov 14, 2024

Ronald D. Dilley, 82, of Oakland, passed away on November 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on June 24, 1942, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Delmer and Arlena (Shrout) Dilley.

After graduating from Southern High School, Ron served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a coal miner for Mettiki...

Constance White

Nov 12, 2024

Constance "Connie" Ann White, of Oakland, passed away on November 12, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on May 6, 1952, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Roy Wilson and Geraldine (Shaffer) Wilson.

Connie worked at Naylor's Hardware for many years in the contracting data entry department. Her favorite past time was growing and tending to...

Richard McDowell

Nov 12, 2024

Richard Carter McDowell, 92, of Elkins, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Elkins Rehabilitation & Convalescent Center surrounded by his family. Born on May 24, 1932, in Davis, he was the son of the late Orie Carter and Marjorie (Good) McDowell.

Richard was a graduate of Davis High School, class of 1950. He worked for Mon Power...

Jesse Skipper

Nov 6, 2024

Jesse Nolan Skipper, 39, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his residence.

Born on June 21, 1985, in Oakland, he was the son of Lou Ellen (Sturm) Lichty and her husband, Steven and Richard Skipper, Sr. and his wife, Barbara.

Throughout the ups and downs of Jesse's life, he touched the lives of many in the community. He was...

Marianne Flinn

Nov 4, 2024

Marianne Deahl Flinn, 89, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road Manor. Born on October 15, 1935, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Martha Deahl.

Marianne graduated from Moorefield High School and West Virginia University. Passionate about education, she worked as a teacher early in her career and...

Lawrence Flowers

Oct 30, 2024

Lawrence "Buck" Garfield Flowers, 91, of Oakland, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road. Born on December 13, 1932, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Myrtle (Kight) Gortner.

Lawrence worked as a coal miner for Island Creek Coal and Console Energy at the Alpine Mine. He was the oldest surviving member of...

Priscilla Wolfe

Oct 28, 2024

Priscilla D. Wolfe, 96, of Oakland, passed away on October 28, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 22, 1928, in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Carl and Carrie Lou (Cayton) Bobo.

Priscilla graduated from Piedmont High School, and attended Cathermans Business School. She worked as a Secretary, and retired from the Garrett...

Ruby Judy

Oct 26, 2024

Ruby Catherine (Feather) Judy, age 93, of Eglon, WV, departed this life heaven bound on October 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born March 3, 1931, the middle child of the late Guy and Anna (Strawser) Feather. On August 30, 1958, she was united in marriage to Jesse Troy Judy, sharing almost 60 years together before his death in 2018.

Prior...

Mary Grabosky

Oct 25, 2024

Mary Lou Grabosky (Wise) currently of Oakland, MD, formerly from Fayetteville, WV went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 25th, 2024, after 10+ years battling Alzheimer's. She passed away very peacefully and was surrounded by her husband (Mike), her daughter (Laura) and son (Samuel).

She was a 1976 graduate of Fayetteville High School and a 1983 summa cum...

JoAnn Frazee

Oct 23, 2024

JoAnn Frazee, 70, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born on August 1, 1954, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Collas and Virginia (Cummings) Jones.

JoAnn was a graduate of Aurora High School and attended the White Church United Methodist Church. She was a very loving, caring, and thoughtful...

Wayne Aronhalt

Oct 22, 2024

Wayne Robert "Coonhunter" Aronhalt, 77, of Mount Storm, passed away on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Grant Memorial Hospital, after battling cancer for over nine years. Born on August 17, 1947, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Robert and Delores Aronhalt.

Wayne retired after over 40 years of driving Coal Trucks for G&S and...