All Obituaries

Edgar Yoder Grantsville

Edgar Roy Yoder, 84, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born April 22, 1935, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Roy J. & Fannie H. (Yoder) Yoder. Mr. Yoder was a dairy farmer. He was a 30+ year member of Northern Garrett County Rescue Squad, worked in the office at Silver Knob Pallet Company for 13 years and operated an egg delivery route in the Washington, DC, area. He was a past Chairman & member of the MD State...

Edgar Roy Yoder, 84, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born April 22, 1935, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Roy J. & Fannie...

Sharon Price New Paris

Sharon Louise (Lipscomb) Price, 57, of New Paris, PA, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at her residence. Born November 22, 1961, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Garnet (Messersmith) Lipscomb. She was also preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Cathy Lipscomb. Mrs. Price was a correction officer for the North Branch Correctional Institution. She loved being outside, gardening and spending time on the boat. Sharon loved her dog, Daisy Mae and enjoyed training...

Sharon Louise (Lipscomb) Price, 57, of New Paris, PA, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at her residence. Born November 22, 1961, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Garnet...

Rickey Moats, Sr. McHenry, Maryland

Rickey Scott Moats, Sr., 55, of McHenry, MD, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born July 7, 1963, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Herbert & Joann Carol (Vance) Moats. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Randy, Stanley & Michael Moats; one sister, Patricia Moats and one grandson, Rickey Scott Moats, III. Mr. Moats was a stone mason. Surviving is his wife, Earlene Patricia (Jess) Moats; three sons, Rickey Scott...

Rickey Scott Moats, Sr., 55, of McHenry, MD, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born July 7, 1963, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Robert...

Betty Swauger Grantsville

Betty Lou Swauger, 67, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born December 20, 1951, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry & Elma (Bittinger) Mason. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Fay Swauger, October 31, 2016, and two sisters, Retha Hare and Teresa Broadwater. Mrs. Swauger was a member of Jennings Church of God and enjoyed reading her Bible daily. In addition to being a homemaker, she...

Betty Lou Swauger, 67, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born December 20, 1951, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry...

David Durst Salisbury, Pennsylvania

David Earnest Durst, 67, of Salisbury, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, PA, with his friend, Tina Harvey, and his brother, Donald, at his side. Born July 10, 1951, near Grantsville, MD, David was the son of the late Wilbert and Verta (Baker) Durst. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Durst. David worked in construction in Frostburg, MD, and York, PA, following his graduation from Northern Garrett High School...

David Earnest Durst, 67, of Salisbury, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, PA, with his friend, Tina Harvey, and his brother, Donald,...

Rose Frazee Friendsville

Rose Marie (Davis) Frazee, 84, of Friendsville, MD, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, June 7, 2019, at ACTS Copper Ridge, Sykesville MD. Born May 6,1935, in Sinclair Ridge WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Jessie (Loughry) Davis. Rose attended Fairmont State College and was a teacher at Lynn Dale School in Hazleton WV. She met her late husband, James Frazee, while teaching at Lynn Dale and they were married for 60 years. She later served as a substitute teacher for...

Rose Marie (Davis) Frazee, 84, of Friendsville, MD, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, June 7, 2019, at ACTS Copper Ridge, Sykesville MD. Born May 6,1935, in Sinclair Ridge WV, she was the...

William Lytle Meyersdale

William Calvin Lytle, 63, of Meyersdale, PA, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born May 23, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Calvin and Jean (Dively) Lytle. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Theodore R. Lytle and his father-in-law, Alvin Hochard. Mr. Lytle was a retired correctional officer at SCI, Somerset, PA and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Paul Wilhelm Church, Earl H....

William Calvin Lytle, 63, of Meyersdale, PA, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born May 23, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Calvin...

David Wiley Grantsville

David Lewis “Monk” Wiley, 68, of Grantsville, MD, died after a battle with cancer, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at John’s Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born May 16, 1951, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Cortez and Clara (Knox) Wiley. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Wiley and one sister, Carolyn Wiley. Mr. Wiley worked in construction for the Local 616, Ironworkers Union, Cumberland for 31 years and as a custodian at the Allegany College of...

David Lewis “Monk” Wiley, 68, of Grantsville, MD, died after a battle with cancer, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at John’s Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born May 16, 1951, in...

Dawn Hinebaugh Oakland

Dawn Denise Hinebaugh, 47, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Caton Manor, Baltimore, MD. Born December 4, 1971, she was the daughter of Philson Dorn Hinebaugh, Sr., Oakland, and Mary Leona (Tasker) Friend, Oakland. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Russell “Rusty” Otto. Dawn worked as a teacher for Queen Anne’s County Board of Education. She volunteered at the Mary Browning Center, and in her younger years, she worked at the Wisp...

Dawn Denise Hinebaugh, 47, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Caton Manor, Baltimore, MD. Born December 4, 1971, she was the daughter of Philson Dorn Hinebaugh, Sr.,...

Anna Heston Hancock

Anna Jean Heston, 88, of Hancock, MD, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD. Born December 19, 1930, in Bakersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Delphia (Platter) Miner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Page Cornelius Heston, August 21, 2009, and whom she married on February 6, 1966; one brother, Elmer Miner and one sister, Melda Bittinger. Mrs. Heston was a nursing assistant for six years at the Marylander Nursing...

Anna Jean Heston, 88, of Hancock, MD, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD. Born December 19, 1930, in Bakersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victor and...

Barry Maust Springs, PA

Barry Vernon Maust, 76, of Springs, PA, died Monday, May 27, 2019, in Salisbury, PA. Born February 2, 1943, in Springs, he was the son of the late Vernon & Edna (King) Maust. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Parker) Maust and one brother, Wayne Maust. Mr. Maust was owner/operator of Maust Construction and did construction all his life. He was a member of Shunk Run Hunting Club, Maple Leaf Rod & Gun Club, Meyersdale Moose Lodge #76, Salisbury Sportsmen's Club and...

Barry Vernon Maust, 76, of Springs, PA, died Monday, May 27, 2019, in Salisbury, PA. Born February 2, 1943, in Springs, he was the son of the late Vernon & Edna (King) Maust. He was preceded...

Kimberly Bauer Mt. Lake Park

Kimberly Lynn (Elsey) Bauer, 52, of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her home. Born August 29, 1966, in Annapolis, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Darlene Louise (Sparrow) Elsey. Kimberly worked as a manager at KFC and Taco Bell. She enjoyed making crafts. Kimberly was a loving mother and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James H. Bauer, Sr.; one son, James H. Bauer, Jr., Deer Park, MD; three...

Kimberly Lynn (Elsey) Bauer, 52, of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her home. Born August 29, 1966, in Annapolis, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul and...

Marion Ringler Salisbury

Marion Elizabeth Ringler, 93, of Salisbury, PA, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born December 5, 1925, in Addison Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. & Gertrude Elizabeth (Henry) Twombly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. “Ted” Ringler; one daughter, Lucinda E. Ringler; one son, Barron E. Ringler; one grandson, Jody Bodes; eight brothers, William, Clifford, Russell, Lester, Delbert,...

Marion Elizabeth Ringler, 93, of Salisbury, PA, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born December 5, 1925, in Addison Township, PA, she was the daughter of...

Mary Shirey Grantsville

Mary Ann Shirey, age 92, of Grantsville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Frank W. Kooken and Laura V. (Bailey) Kooken and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary Ann was a graduate of Bruce High School and Catherman’s Business School. She was employed by the Luke Paper Mill in the payroll department until early in her married life when she lovingly devoted herself full-time to raising a family, homemaking and...

Mary Ann Shirey, age 92, of Grantsville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Frank W. Kooken and Laura V. (Bailey) Kooken and the last surviving member of...

Thomas Browning Oakland

Thomas Dwight Browning, 89, of Oakland, MD was welcomed into heaven on May 18, 2019. Born December 7, 1929, in Oakland, he was the son of Cheston Harry Browning and Abbie Vansant (Chance) Browning. Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years, Juanita (Beckman) Browning and their children, Michael Browning and wife...

Thomas Dwight Browning, 89, of Oakland, MD was welcomed into heaven on May 18, 2019. ...

Wahneta Friend Friendsville

Wahneta “Jean” (Lawson) Friend, 83, of Friendsville, MD, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her residence. Her passing leaves an unfillable void in the lives of her family and friends. Her enduring optimistic, pleasant and incredibly kind demeanor will live on in the hearts of her descendants. Born June 11, 1935, in Hazelton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Chester D. and Fay E. (Rodeheaver) Lawson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Wade Friend, June 23,...

Wahneta “Jean” (Lawson) Friend, 83, of Friendsville, MD, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her residence. Her passing leaves an unfillable void in the lives of her family and friends....

Roger Resh Grantsville

Roger Cortez Resh, 79, of Grantsville, MD, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born November 21, 1939, in Grantsville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ruthella (Swauger) Resh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy E. (Meyers) Resh; two sisters, Phyllis Buckel and Wilma Resh and one brother, Buford Resh and one niece. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of Grantsville Post 214, American Legion and Walker-Harris Post...

Roger Cortez Resh, 79, of Grantsville, MD, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born November 21, 1939, in Grantsville, he was the son of the late Joseph...

Marlin Lawson Friendsville, Maryland

Marlin Ray Lawson, 84, of Friendsville, MD, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at home on the farm he dearly loved. Born April 1, 1935, in Friendsville, he was the son of the late Russell Ray & Freda Murl (Sisler) Lawson. Mr. Lawson was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lena E. (Spaw) Lawson; one daughter, Nancy Lawson; two brothers Larry & Gary Lawson. Mr. Lawson was a former business owner of several businesses in Friendsville and was a member of the Friendsville Lions...

Marlin Ray Lawson, 84, of Friendsville, MD, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at home on the farm he dearly loved. Born April 1, 1935, in Friendsville, he was the son of the late Russell Ray...

Frances Michael Grantsville

Frances Evelyn Michael, 90, of Grantsville, MD, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born March 12, 1929, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lulu (Warnick) Miller. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Mark Warnick Miller; and two sisters, Helen Dixon and Rose Monahan. Mrs. Michael was a teacher’s aide at the Grantsville Elementary School for 25 years. She was a member of the former St. John’s United Church of...

Frances Evelyn Michael, 90, of Grantsville, MD, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born March 12, 1929, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry...

Wilma Friend Oakland

Wilma Jane (Shreve) Friend, 87, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland. Born May 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Vera June (Fulmer) Shreve. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Stanley B. “Bud” Friend; one brother, Ervin Shreve; an infant brother and sister. Wilma was a homemaker and mother. She was known as Grandma, and her family was most important to her. Wilma loved...

Wilma Jane (Shreve) Friend, 87, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland. Born May 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and...

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