Obituaries

James McRobie

James McRobie

Jul 27, 2017

James Thomas McRobie, 59, of Oakland, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on June 21, 1958 in Oakland, he was the son of the late James and Nina (Foster) McRobie.  James attended Southern High School and worked as an auto mechanic at Hutton Auto until his retirement.  His hobbies included ham radio,...

Joseph Mayne

Joseph Mayne

Jul 27, 2017

Joseph Edward Mayne, 85, of Oakland, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on February 26, 1932 in Rowlesburg, WV, he was the son of the late William Walter and Clara E. (Patterson) Mayne. Joseph attended Rowlesburg School and graduated from Garrett College with a certificate in retail sales. He had worked...

Brian Heckler

Brian Heckler

Jul 20, 2017

Brian Dwayne Heckler, 49, of Terra Alta, WV died at his home, Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born March 8, 1968 in Oakland, MD a son of the late Ronald Steward Heckler and surviving, Shirley Kathryn Rinehart Jones. He was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney S. Heckler, Sr. He is survived by one brother, Clinton Heckler, Okinawa,...

Christine Walters

Christine Walters

Jul 18, 2017

Christine Lynn Walters, 54, of Swanton died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland.  Born on April 10, 1963 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Marian (Kubin) Neilson and the late Richard Dorn.  She had retired from the finance office of Garrett College and, later, came out of retirement to work as a sales...

Jamie Lewis

Jamie Lewis

Jul 10, 2017

Jamie Lynn Lewis, son of Edward and Bonnie Lewis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the age of 40 years old after a tragic automobile accident. Born on April 20, 1977, Jamie enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, camping, and spending time with his two boys, Jeremiah and Talon. He worked as a heavy equipment...

Geraldine Paugh

Geraldine Paugh

Jul 10, 2017

Geraldine V. (Kitzmiller) Paugh, 91, of Oakland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 10, 2017 while surrounded by her family.  Born on January 25, 1926 in Mount Storm, she is the daughter of the late Earl and Alice (Hanlin) Kitzmiller.  Geraldine was a retired dietician aide with Garrett County Memorial Hospital.  She was...

Helen Gnegy

Helen Gnegy

Jul 9, 2017

Helen Marie Gnegy, 81, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on December 18, 1935 in Maysville, WV, she is the daughter of the late Virgil R. "John"  and Edna R. " Piddle" (Amtower) Jones.  Helen was a graduate of Southern High School and Fairmont State University with a...

Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown

Jul 4, 2017

Sandra Marie Brown, 45, of McHenry, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  Born on August 31, 1971 in Baltimore County, she is the daughter of Charles and Pat (Quinn) Brown.  Sandra was a graduate of Loch Raven High School and recently completed the veterinary technician program at Garrett College.  She worked as a housekeeper at the Quality Inn...

Kenneth Peck

Kenneth Peck

Jul 2, 2017

Kenneth Herbert Peck, 79, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Dennett Road Manor.  Born on May 20, 1938, in McHenry, he was the son of the late Arthur T. and Cora Ileta (Glotfelty) Peck.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a multi-craftsman for the former Westvaco...

Cassie Bowman

Cassie Bowman

Jul 1, 2017

Cassie "Louise" Bowman, 90, of Oakland died on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on July 1, 1927, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel "Arch" and Beulah (McRobie) Holland.  She had worked as a waitress for many Oakland and Deep Creek Lake establishments.  In addition to spending time with her...

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Jun 28, 2017

Kathleen June Johnson, 88, of Oakland died on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home.  Born on October 30, 1928, in Everetville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Darius Clyde and Commella (Speck) Alkire.  She graduated from the former West Virginia University Demonstration High School and had worked as an aide for Torrance...

Evelyn Kahl

Evelyn Kahl

Jun 28, 2017

Evelyn Margaret Kahl, 101, of  Oakland, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on May 8, 1916 in Vindex, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Lula A. (Stewart) Stark.  Evelyn was a graduate of Oakland High School.  She worked as a hairdresser in Oakland and had her...

Ronald Roy

Ronald Roy

Jun 28, 2017

Ronald Edward Roy, 84, of Oakland died on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on May 13, 1933 in Crellin, he was the son of the late Elwood Thomas and Mildred Grace (Skipper) Roy.  He was a graduate of Oakland High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Army...

Harold Sharpless

Harold Sharpless

Jun 26, 2017

Harold Ray "Butch" Sharpless, 74, of Oakland died unexpectedly on Monday, June 26, 2017, at his home.  Born on March 26, 1943, in Deer Park, he was the son of the late Stanley Ervin and Hazel Virginia (Moreland) Sharpless.  He was a 1961 graduate of Southern High School and served for six years in the United States Army, stationed...

Helen Crone

Helen Crone

Jun 26, 2017

Helen V. (Tatterson) Crone, 89, of Mt. Lake Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 26, 2017.  Born on August 21, 1927, in Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Rosa (Fleming) Tatterson.  She was a 1945 graduate of East Fairmont High School and was proud to be a homemaker.  Helen was...

Samuel Sisler, Jr

Samuel Sisler, Jr

Jun 25, 2017

Samuel Joe Sisler, Jr., 49, of Nescopeck, PA and formerly of Oakland died on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Born on April 1, 1968, in Fort Lee, VA, he was the son of Pauline (Wilt) Sisler of Oakland and Samuel J. Sisler, Sr. and wife Irma of Hutto, TX.  In addition to spending...

Tamela Stem

Tamela Stem

Jun 21, 2017

Tamela "Tammy" M. Stem, 58, of Gormania, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on November 12, 1958 in Oakland, she is the daughter of John D. Kitzmiller and Helen M. (Jones) Gnegy.   Tammy was a graduate of Union High School and attended Garrett College.  She...

Joseph Wooddell

Joseph Wooddell

Jun 21, 2017

Oakland, MD a�" Dr. Joseph Hopwood Wooddell died peacefully at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on June 21, 2017, with his beloved wife of 37 years, Karen, by his side.  "Hop" was born on March 7, 1918, in Webster Springs, WV, to Sallie Maria Kildow and Bantz Slaven Wooddell.  He attended schools in Webster Springs and Oakland, MD. ...

Stella Schrock

Stella Schrock

Jun 17, 2017

Stella Mae Schrock, 87, of Oakland died on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on August 17, 1929 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late William J. White and Sally (Smith) M. White Fulton.  In addition to taking care of and spending time with her family, Stella enjoyed quilting, making beaded...

Delano Sines

Delano Sines

Jun 14, 2017

Delano Allen Sines, 79, of Wellington, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at home surrounded by family.  Born in Swallow Falls MD, son to the late Perry Harrison Sines and Mary Catherine (nee Reams) Sines. He was the step son to the late Gussie Rosetta (nee Upole) Sines.  Delano had worked for Brumfield's in Wellington, Pipe Fittings, Seaway Bolt...