All Obituaries

John Ackerman McHenry, Maryland

John Martin Ackerman, 77, of McHenry, MD, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born July 17, 1941, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late David D. & Florence (Knapp) Ackerman. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Ackerman. John retired from Coca-Cola Company as a Route Supervisor and also was a welder's helper for Local 798 Pipe Liners. He was an avid horseman and was known as the “Gate Guru”...

John Martin Ackerman, 77, of McHenry, MD, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born July 17, 1941, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late David...

John Hutzell Salisbury, Pennsylvania

John Albert Hutzell, 70, of Salisbury, PA, moved into his mansion in glory on April 18, 2019. He passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Born November 22, 1948, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Ray Elmer and Violet (Hochard) Hutzell. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric Jon and his sister, Judith Platter. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, best friend, and caregiver, Sandra (Wengerd) Hutzell; sons, Brandon...

John Albert Hutzell, 70, of Salisbury, PA, moved into his mansion in glory on April 18, 2019. He passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, from acute respiratory distress...

Emma Uphold Friendsville

Emma Ruth Uphold, 82, of Friendsville, MD, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Dennett Rd. Manor Nursing Home, Oakland, MD. Born August 8, 1936, in Terra Alta, WV, she was the daughter of the late Orva and Hazel (Ringer) Guthrie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Eugene Uphold and one sister, Goldie Sisler. Mrs. Uphold was a seamstress for Flushing Shirt Factory and a homemaker. She was a member of Laurel Run Church of God and Woodmen of the World, Camp 45,...

Emma Ruth Uphold, 82, of Friendsville, MD, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Dennett Rd. Manor Nursing Home, Oakland, MD. Born August 8, 1936, in Terra Alta, WV, she was the daughter of the late...

Russell Glenn Otto Oakland

Russell Glenn “Rusty” Otto, 49, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born March 22, 1970, he was the son of Karen Sue (Edgar) Otto, and the late Daniel Frederick Otto, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his half-brother, Stewart Otto. Rusty was a truck driver, but was currently working for Beitzel Corporation as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Deer Park Sportsman’s Club, Mt. Top...

Russell Glenn “Rusty” Otto, 49, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born March 22, 1970, he was the son of Karen Sue...

Sue Bowers Grantsville

Sue Madeline Bowers, 86, of Grantsville, MD, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born April 10, 1933, in Grantsville, she was the daughter of the late Sylvan and Flossie (Broadwater) Durst. Mrs. Bowers was a 1951 graduate of Grantsville High School, where she played trumpet in the band and excelled in basketball and baseball. She was a baseball pitcher, who could really throw some heat and played on many community baseball teams. She tried out for the All...

Sue Madeline Bowers, 86, of Grantsville, MD, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born April 10, 1933, in Grantsville, she was the daughter of the late Sylvan and...

Leonard Ankrom Markleysburg

Leonard Albert Ankrom, 73, of Markleysburg, PA, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Born July 7, 1945, in West Waynesburg, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas Albert and Betty (Ward) Ankrom. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ed and one sister, Sue. Mr. Ankrom was owner and operator for Ankrom’s Carpet and Remodeling for over 40 years and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a hard worker, who loved antiques and mountain...

Leonard Albert Ankrom, 73, of Markleysburg, PA, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Born July 7, 1945, in West Waynesburg, PA, he was the son of the late...

Joel Yoder Salisbury

Joel A. Yoder, 84, of Salisbury, PA, died Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence. Born January 31, 1935, in Elk Lick Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Amanda (Kinsinger) Yoder. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lydia (Kinsinger) Yoder; one son, Levi Yoder; one son-in-law, Joseph B. Yoder; one grandchild; one brother, Joseph; three sisters, Lizzie, Sadie and Dora and two infant siblings. Mr. Yoder was a dairy farmer and a member of the Niverton Old Order Amish...

Joel A. Yoder, 84, of Salisbury, PA, died Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence. Born January 31, 1935, in Elk Lick Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Amanda (Kinsinger) Yoder. He...

Michael Roush Mt. Lake Park

Michael Edward Roush, 59, of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away on April 10, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born February 26, 1960, he was the son of the late Gerald and Karen K. (Johnson) Roush. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Scott Roush. Michael worked in construction as a laborer. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Michael loved his 3 dachshund dogs and was a very kind man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He is survived by his companion of...

Michael Edward Roush, 59, of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away on April 10, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born February 26, 1960, he was the son of the late Gerald and Karen...

Mary Keefer Oakland

Mary Eileen Keefer, 84, of Oakland, MD died Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland. Born March 5, 1935, in Oakland she was the daughter of the late Luther and Betty (Lewis) Kerns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Keefer; one brother, Lawrence Kerns; and an infant sister. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the New Beginnings Church, Oakland. She is survived by two sons, Ray Keefer and wife, Patty; John Keefer, both of Oakland; two...

Mary Eileen Keefer, 84, of Oakland, MD died Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland. Born March 5, 1935, in Oakland she was the daughter of the late Luther and Betty...

William Snelson, Sr. Frostburg

William Charles Snelson, Sr., 74, of Frostburg, MD, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 1, 1944, in Mount Savage, MD, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Lapp) Snelson. He began employment at Hill Top Fruit Market, Grantsville, later moving to Dressman's Market, LaVale and retiring after 42 years of service as a machinist at Clayburn Refractories (formerly Harbison-Walker...

William Charles Snelson, Sr., 74, of Frostburg, MD, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 1, 1944,...

Beatrice Opel Frostburg

Beatrice Colleen Opel, 91, of Frostburg, MD and formerly of Longstretch, died Friday, April 05, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born November 14, 1927, in Garrett Co., MD, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Pearl (Crowe) Wilhelm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edward Opel; one sister, Agnes Carey; one half-brother, Lester Hunter; one granddaughter, Candy Sue Opel; and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Magruder. Beatrice and her husband,...

Beatrice Colleen Opel, 91, of Frostburg, MD and formerly of Longstretch, died Friday, April 05, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born November 14, 1927, in Garrett Co., MD, she...

Michael Inglese, Sr. Oakland

Michael Anthony Inglese, Sr, 69, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, at his home. Born November 17, 1949, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late, Patrick J. and Eleanor C. (Tasker) Inglese. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Paula Friend and a brother, Larry P. Inglese. Mike was co-owner of Backbone Mountain Inn. He was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on any Boston team playing. Most importantly, he loved his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Michael Anthony Inglese, Sr, 69, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, at his home. Born November 17, 1949, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late, Patrick J. and Eleanor C....

Elizabeth Glotfelty Salisbury, PA

Elizabeth (Betty) Maust Glotfelty, 91, of Westminister, MD, formerly of Salisbury, PA passed away on March 29, 2019 at Country Acres Assisted Living, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Betty was the wife of Earl C Glotfelty, who passed in 1992. Betty was born on June 20, 1927 in Salisbury, PA. Betty was the daughter of the late Bayard S & Marian (Groff) Maust. Betty, is survived by her only son, Gary E and wife Bonnie Glotfelty of Monrovia MD; one sister,...

Elizabeth (Betty) Maust Glotfelty, 91, of Westminister, MD, formerly of Salisbury, PA passed away on March 29, 2019 at Country Acres Assisted Living, after a long battle with...

Ralph Jenkins Grantsville

Ralph William Jenkins, 63, of Grantsville, MD, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence. Born September 16, 1955, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Leota (Witt) Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a bridge inspector for MD SHA and was an avid bowler for many years. He is survived by his former wife, Catherine Ann (Patton) Jenkins, Cumberland, MD; one step-son, Charles William Warnick, Jr., Lonaconing, MD; one...

Ralph William Jenkins, 63, of Grantsville, MD, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence. Born September 16, 1955, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Leota (Witt)...

Joy Welling Mt. Storm

Joy Maxine (Foley) Welling, 85, of Mt. Storm, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at her home. Born January 14, 1934, in Mt. Storm, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Amelia (Entler) Foley. She was also preceded in death by her son, Douglas Monroe Richardson; two sisters, Dorthea and Beryle Hanlin. Joy worked in the grocery store as a laborer. She loved animals and working the small farm. Joy was an avid bible reader. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...

Joy Maxine (Foley) Welling, 85, of Mt. Storm, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at her home. Born January 14, 1934, in Mt. Storm, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter and...

Charles Getson, Sr. Deer Park

Charles Jacob Getson, Sr., 64, of Deer Park, MD, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born January 18, 1955, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late George Jacob Getson and Virginia Frances (Shank) Getson-Chappell. Charles worked as a coal miner for over 35 years at Mettiki Coal Corporation. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by three sons, C.J. Getson, Oakland; Ben Getson and wife, Amy, Oakland; Connor Getson,...

Charles Jacob Getson, Sr., 64, of Deer Park, MD, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born January 18, 1955, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son...

Lucretia Braithwaite Meyersdale

Lucretia Elizabeth Braithwaite, 68, of Meyersdale, PA, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale. Born September 30, 1950, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Edna Louella (Thomas) Braithwaite. Lucretia was an artist. She is the survived by friends, Bradley and Penny Mason, Meyersdale. At her request she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168...

Lucretia Elizabeth Braithwaite, 68, of Meyersdale, PA, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale. Born September 30, 1950, in Baltimore, MD, she...

Joseph Lewis, Jr Twin Peaks, CA

Joseph Lyle Lewis, Jr., 69, of Twin Peaks, CA, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Born June 13, 1949, in West Virginia, he was the son of Carmen Maria Guadalupe Fernandez Barry and the late Joseph Lyle Lewis, Sr. Joseph was a self-employed construction worker and roofer. A private interment was held at the Lake Ford Cemetery in Cranesville. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 1100 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD handled his arrangements for the...

Joseph Lyle Lewis, Jr., 69, of Twin Peaks, CA, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Born June 13, 1949, in West Virginia, he was the son of Carmen...

William Durst Grantsville

William Dale Durst, 66, of Grantsville, MD, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born January 20, 1953, in Allegany Co., MD, he was the son of the late Paul and Lois (Jenkins) Durst. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Durst. William was a self-employed farmer, who, in his spare time loved to golf. He was a member of Post 214, American Legion, Grantsville and Walker-Harris Post 8826, V.F.W., Salisbury, PA. He is...

William Dale Durst, 66, of Grantsville, MD, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born January 20, 1953, in Allegany Co., MD, he was the son of...

Kenneth Cummings, Sr. Oakland

Kenneth Ray Cummings, Sr., 67, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Mon Health Medical Center, WV. Born July 12, 1951, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Alonzo Daniel and Rosala Maude (Knotts) Cummings. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Allen Cummings; two sisters, Helen Newell and Vira Cummings. Kenneth was a self-employed construction worker. He loved spending time with his family and playing cards with his grandchildren. Kenneth enjoyed riding four...

Kenneth Ray Cummings, Sr., 67, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Mon Health Medical Center, WV. Born July 12, 1951, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Alonzo Daniel...

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