Rylee Friend
Jan 21, 2016
Rylee David (Mullenax) Friend, 4, of Horse Shoe Run, WV was suddenly called home as a very special little Angel, Jan.21, 2016 from GRMC, Oakland, MD., as a result of an accidental choking. He was born Oct. 7, 2011, in Oakland, MD., he was the son of Kelsey Mullenax-Valentine, Terra Alta and Shane Friend, Oakland. Rylee was being reared...

Edward Kepner
Jan 20, 2016
Edward Grant “Pete” Kepner, 40, of Canaan Valley, WV died January 20, 2016. He was born June 13, 1975 in Oakland, MD a son of the late Edward Smith Kepner and Linda Diane Ruff (Terry) Smith of Stuarts Draft, VA who survives. Also surviving are his sister, Diane Dalton of Lynchburg, VA, his grandfather, Edward R. Kepner of Thomas, WV...
Wayne Hamilton
Jan 17, 2016
Wayne "Brooks" Hamilton, Jr., 72, of Oakland died on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on August 11, 1943 in Philippi, WV, he was the son of the late Wayne Brooks, Sr. and Claudia Maxine (Wheeler) Hamilton. He was a graduate of Southern Garrett County High School and had attended the University of...

Lorraine Fike
Jan 16, 2016
Lorraine Virginia Texiere Fike, 95, died peacefully on January 16, 2016 at the Bridgewater Home in Bridgewater, Virginia. Lorraine is survived by two children, Judith Fike Riley (Frank) of Luray VA, Michael Fike (Cindy) of Bridgewater VA, daughter-in-law Lisa Fike of Greensburg PA; grandchildren Chris Riley of Luray VA, Lori Riley Maxfield (Stefan) of Seattle WA, Shannon Fike (Loretta Rose)...
Viola McWilliams
Jan 15, 2016
Viola Mae (Shillingburg) McWilliams, 102, of Aurora, WV passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on April 23, 1913 in Brookside, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ida (Mosser) Shillingburg. She was a talented seamstress and quilter who enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived...

Norman Via
Jan 12, 2016
Rev. Norman S. "Sol" Via, 76, of Swanton went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home with family by his side. Born on November 28, 1939 in Mt. Storm, WV, he was the son of the late Norman B. and Louise (Thurston) Via. Had retired from the former Mead/Westvaco and had also served...
Martha Monroe
Jan 12, 2016
Martha Dianne Monroe, 77, of Oakland died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland. Born on January 24, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Besedy) Duggan. She had attended the University of Pittsburgh was a realtor for many years prior to her retirement. She was...
Earl Boyce
Jan 12, 2016
Earl Lionel "Shorty" Boyce, 83, of Oakland died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born on December 23, 1932 in Wilson, Garrett County, Maryland he was the son of the late Forrest Lionel and Freda Eva (Rodeheaver) Boyce. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean...

Dale Pase
Jan 9, 2016
Dale Leonard Pase, 66, of Thomas, WV died January 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1949 in Philippi, WV a son of the late Leonard Bryan and Betty Kathleen Mosser Pase. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Lucy Rebecca Gaither Pase, brother, Kenneth Lee Pase and former special family...

Stephen Wolford
Jan 8, 2016
Stephen R. Wolford, 38, of Chesterfield, VA, and formerly of Dry Fork, WV, died on January 8, 2016, at 8:36 p.m. in Chesterfield, VA, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on June 4, 1977, in Elkins, WV. Steve graduated from Harman School with the class of 1995. He was currently employed with Morris Industries as...
Lucille Binkley
Jan 7, 2016
Lucille Mae (Durst) Cosner Binkley, 87, of Harwood and formerly of Elk Garden, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Born November 1, 1928 in Emoryville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Troxell and Delphia (Iman) Durst. She is survived by four children, Judith Duling and husband Howard of Elk Garden, Patricia...

Robert Miller
Jan 1, 2016
Robert D. Miller, 96, of Binghamton, NY and formerly of Oakland died on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Ideal Senior Living in Endicott, NY. Born on December 26, 1919 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Hurley and Martha (Arnold) Miller. He is survived by a daughter, Ella Jean Holland of Oakland; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and...
Ronald Dilgard
Dec 31, 2015
Ronald Krieg Dilgard, 74, of Street, MD and formerly of Garrett County, died on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Hart Heritage Estate Assisted Living Community of Street, MD. Born on July 1, 1941 in Martinsburg, WV, he was the son of the late Roman K. and Ethel (Rinker) Dilgard. Ronald attended Southern Garrett High School and later graduated...
Karen Beckman
Dec 31, 2015
Karen "Sue" Beckman, 60, of Oakland was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland. Born on January 9, 1955 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Carlus Delbert and Mary Lenore (Roy) Reckart. She worked for Railey Mountain Lake Vacations and Deep Creek Lodging Company...

Ralph Maniscarco
Dec 29, 2015
Ralph James Maniscarco, 68, of Thomas, WV died on December 29, 2015. He was born September 26, 1947 in Parsons, WV a son of the late Paul Joseph and Della Rachael Detrick Maniscarco. He is survived by three sons, Tony (Terri) Maniscarco, Lancaster, SC, Jason (Jennifer) Maniscarco, Alice Springs, Australia, Dominic (Katie) Maniscarco, Bel Air, MD, 10 grandchildren, Sarah,...
Marguerite Deems
Dec 28, 2015
Marguerite M. Deems, 91, of Oakland died on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 8, 1924 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) McRobie. She had worked years ago for the Ben Franklin store in Oakland and was known by many for her loving of...
Emerson Fike
Dec 27, 2015
Emerson Harold Fike, 96, of Oakland died on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on March 15, 1919 in Red House, he was the son of the late Elden R. and Mae F. (Strawser) Fike. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII and completed one tour...

Virginia Smith
Dec 27, 2015
Virginia C. Harr (Earl) Smith was born on July 9, 1921 in Canaan Valley, near Davis, W.V. and joined her husband Earl on December 27, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Carolina Kesner Harr. Virginia was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, sisters Mable...
Glenola Wilson
Dec 25, 2015
Glenola Margaret "Blondie" Wilson, 93, of Kitzmiller passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since April, 2015. Born on June 22, 1922 in Sulphur City,WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Stella V. (Liller) Brown. She was a graduate of Elk Garden...
Gary Upole
Dec 25, 2015
Gary Wayne Upole, 58, of Oakland died on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on June 6, 1957, he was the son of Nancy (Riggleman) Upole of Oakland and the late Woodrow P. Upole, Sr. He worked for Bausch & Lomb from the 1970's until the plant closed. In addition to his mother,...