All Obituaries

Michael Fontaine Accident

Michael Joseph Fontaine, 60, of Accident, MD, went home after his courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, August 23, 2019. Born February 8, 1959, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Robert Richard and Kathleen (Snow) Fontaine. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patty Fitzgerald. Mike was a maintenance worker for Western Maryland Health Systems, Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diana Lou (Wilt) Fontaine; three sons, Justin...

Michael Joseph Fontaine, 60, of Accident, MD, went home after his courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, August 23, 2019. Born February 8, 1959, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late...

Violet Hare Rockwood

Violet Geneva (Minnick) Hare, 84, of Rockwood, PA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA. Born June 5, 1935, in Greenville Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lavurta (Blocher) Minnick. She was also preceded in death of her husband of 40 years, Sylvan Webster Hare; daughter-in-law, Ruthanne (Helmick) Hare; three brothers, Theodore, Anthony and Charles Hare; two sisters, Gretiviere Chipikitis and Bertha Pyle. Violet loved...

Violet Geneva (Minnick) Hare, 84, of Rockwood, PA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA. Born June 5, 1935, in Greenville Twp., PA, she was the...

Mary Friend Oakland

Mary Alice (Spiker) Friend, 86, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2019, at her home in Oakland, MD. Born August 27, 1932, in Swallow Falls, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Walter Scott and Martha Ellen (Lewis) Spiker. She was also preceded in death by four older brothers and an infant sister; her husband, Russell Glenn Friend; an infant son, Roger Lynn Friend; two sons, Pastor Michael Lynn Friend and Jason Glenn Friend; grandson, Aaron DeWitt. Mary received Christ as her...

Mary Alice (Spiker) Friend, 86, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2019, at her home in Oakland, MD. Born August 27, 1932, in Swallow Falls, she was the daughter of the late Reverend...

Carolyn Glotfelty Fairmont

Carolyn Suzanne Glotfelty, 71, of Fairmont, WV, died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus, Fairmont. Born April 13, 1948, in Swanton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Vivian (Wilt) Faulkner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Grant “Mike” Glotfelty and two brothers, William and Perry Brooks. Mrs. Glotfelty was a payroll clerk for Bausch and Lomb and an agent for the FBI. She attended Grace Lutheran Church, Fairmont. She is...

Carolyn Suzanne Glotfelty, 71, of Fairmont, WV, died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus, Fairmont. Born April 13, 1948, in Swanton, MD, she was the daughter of the...

Clarence Miller, Jr. Swanton

Clarence E. Miller, Jr., 73, of Swanton, MD, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Dennett Road Manor, Oakland, MD. Born September, 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Grace (Merill) Miller, Sr. Clarence worked as a laborer. He loved animals and his cats. At Clarence’s request, he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 1100 Memorial Dr., Oakland, MD 21550, is in charge of his arrangements. Expressions...

Clarence E. Miller, Jr., 73, of Swanton, MD, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Dennett Road Manor, Oakland, MD. Born September, 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and...

Thomas Glotfelty Oakland

Thomas Austin “Tommy” Glotfelty, Jr., 53, went to be with his LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 16, 2019, at his home. Born May 31, 1966, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas Austin and Barbara (Smith) Glotfelty. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Dwight Glotfelty. Tommy was cared for in his home for fifty years by his parents, and later in years by personal care staff. He loved to be free to roam around the house and on his beloved porch...

Thomas Austin “Tommy” Glotfelty, Jr., 53, went to be with his LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 16, 2019, at his home. Born May 31, 1966, in Oakland, MD, he was the son...

Naomi Griffith Friendsville

Naomi Lorraine Griffith, 88, of Friendsville, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at her home. Born July 19, 1931, in Friendsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Franklin and Hazel Irene (Firmstone) Artice. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Artice; four sisters, Faye Humberston, Julia Wilbon, Betty Uphold, and Catherine Savage. Naomi was a homemaker and worked as a custodian at First United Bank for fifteen years. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran...

Naomi Lorraine Griffith, 88, of Friendsville, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at her home. Born July 19, 1931, in Friendsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Franklin and...

Clyde Fike, Jr. Friendsville

Clyde Samuel Fike, Jr., 82, of Friendsville, MD, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA. Born April 15, 1937, in Friendsville, he was the son of the late Clyde Samuel and Mary Elizabeth (Bowser) Fike, Sr. He was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Fike; one brother, Robert Fike; and two sisters, LuAnna Totson and Dorothy Ferrence. He was a 1955 graduate of Northern High School. Clyde began working as a cement block maker, then became a worker for Penn...

Clyde Samuel Fike, Jr., 82, of Friendsville, MD, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA. Born April 15, 1937, in Friendsville, he was the son of the late Clyde...

Robert Wilt Grantsville

Robert Loye Wilt, 81, of Grantsville, MD, left this realm, Monday, August 12th to join his family and friends on the other side of the veil. Born February 7, 1938, he was the son of the late, Ray and Gladys (Palmer) Wilt. He was also preceded in death by his son, Eric Loye Wilt; his fur baby, Bobby Joe Wilt; father in-law, Stanley Wm. Finzel and his brothers, sisters, and their spouses, Francis (Chester) Green, Raymond (Bonnie) Wilt, Hattie “Pat” (Swifty) Housel, Claire (Nook)...

Robert Loye Wilt, 81, of Grantsville, MD, left this realm, Monday, August 12th to join his family and friends on the other side of the veil. Born February 7, 1938, he was the son of the late, Ray...

Shirley Yommer Grantsville

Shirley Ann “Lolly” Yommer, 68, of Grantsville, MD, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home. Born July 7, 1951, in Jennings, MD, she was the daughter of the late Garland “Pudge” and Roma (Morrison) Durst. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Darlene House and a daughter-in-law, Arlene Yommer. Shirley was a homemaker and a Godly woman who loved taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Jennings Church of God, where...

Shirley Ann “Lolly” Yommer, 68, of Grantsville, MD, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home. Born July 7, 1951, in Jennings, MD, she was the daughter of the late Garland...

Dorothy Bittinger Oakland

Dorothy Virginia “Dottie” (Schmidt) Bittinger, 94, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home. Born May 23, 1925, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Herman Otto and Marie (Steiding) Schmidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Wheeler “Cot” Bittinger; one daughter, Debora S. Heselbach; one infant son, Robert Bittinger; three brothers. Dorothy was a social worker for Garrett County Department of Social Services....

Dorothy Virginia “Dottie” (Schmidt) Bittinger, 94, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home. Born May 23, 1925, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late...

Trong Bean Gormania

Trong Bui Thi “Mai” Bean, 67, of Gormania, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born December 16, 1951, in Long Binh, Vietnam, she was preceded in death by one son, Danny H. Hebb. Mai was the owner and operator of The Curve Tavern, Old Mill Restaurant, and Gormania Gas & Go. She enjoyed her flowers, fishing, canning and cooking for everyone. She is survived by her husband, William A. Bean; two sons, Billy-Jo Hebb, Sioux...

Trong Bui Thi “Mai” Bean, 67, of Gormania, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born December 16, 1951, in Long Binh, Vietnam, she...

Judas VanMeter Kitzmiller

Judas Carroll VanMeter, 81, of Kitzmiller, MD. Passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. At Judas’ request he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Kitzmiller Assembly of God at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Newman Funeral Homes, P.A. Condolences may be sent to his family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.

Judas Carroll VanMeter, 81, of Kitzmiller, MD. Passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. At Judas’ request he will be cremated. A memorial...

Thomas McDonald Swanton

Thomas J. McDonald passed away at his home August 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife Elaine and their children, Elizabeth and Grant. At Tom’s request there will be no funeral or memorial services. He hopes that his friends and loved ones will enjoy time together. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Garrett County, P.O. Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550. Condolences may be left for his family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com. Peace and Love.

Thomas J. McDonald passed away at his home August 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife Elaine and their children, Elizabeth and Grant. At Tom’s request there will be no funeral or memorial...

Susan Bittner Berlin

Susan Lynn Bittner, 62, of Berlin, PA, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Born September 9, 1956, in Salisbury, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Shirley (Hotchkiss) Engle, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Bittner and one brother, Clyde Engle, Jr. Susan was a homemaker. She is survived by one brother, Ronald “Slim” Engle, Meyersdale, PA; three sisters, Donna Engle, Berlin; Judy Stayrook, Johnstown;...

Susan Lynn Bittner, 62, of Berlin, PA, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Born September 9, 1956, in Salisbury, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde...

Carlton Jones Oakland

Carlton A. Jones, 79, of Oakland, MD, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Oakland. Born November 8, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late William Walter and Helen (Hartman) Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Levina Boehl Jones; one brother, Bill L. Jones; one sister, Mary Ola Jones. Carlton was a bassoonist and contra-bassoonist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He held a Master of Fine Arts degree from...

Carlton A. Jones, 79, of Oakland, MD, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Oakland. Born November 8, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the...

Christine Proctor Oakland

Christine Marie (Booker) Proctor, 44, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at her home. Born September 20, 1974, she was the daughter of Patrick Edward Booker, Mt. Lake Park, MD and the late Mary Frances (Kerr) Welch. Christine is survived by one daughter, Kandace Proctor, Mt. Lake Park; two grandsons, Kay’Ceon and Ka’John Proctor; two nieces, DaShawn and Mariah Scott; one nephew, Monie Booker; one sister, Mary Booker, Mt. Lake Park. Friends will be...

Christine Marie (Booker) Proctor, 44, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at her home. Born September 20, 1974, she was the daughter of Patrick Edward Booker, Mt. Lake Park,...

Freda Robertson Syracuse

Freda Mae Robertson, 90, of Syracuse, UT and formerly of Salisbury, PA, died Monday, July 22, 2019, at Chancellor Gardens Assisted Living, Clearfield, UT. Born May 3, 1929, in St. Paul, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Calvin and Sarah Elizabeth (Hutzell) Broadwater. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth H. Robertson, December 14, 2018; two brothers, Ray and Willard Broadwater; two sisters, Edna Fisher and Ilene Fuller. Mrs. Robertson was a seamstress for 33...

Freda Mae Robertson, 90, of Syracuse, UT and formerly of Salisbury, PA, died Monday, July 22, 2019, at Chancellor Gardens Assisted Living, Clearfield, UT. Born May 3, 1929, in St. Paul, PA, she...

Violet Foster Oakland

Violet Arzola (Bray) Foster, 86, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home. Born February 27, 1933, in Swanton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Sliger. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Loraine Slaubaugh; son-in-law, Victor Harry Slaubaugh; great grandson, Parker Riley Rowan; three brothers and three sisters. Violet was a homemaker. She was a pastor’s wife for over 40 years and a member of the Freeport King James Bible Church....

Violet Arzola (Bray) Foster, 86, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home. Born February 27, 1933, in Swanton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Sliger. She...

Eric Savage Friendsville

Eric Ray Savage, 42, of Friendsville, MD, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born July 1, 1977, in Oakland, he was the son of Jerry Glavis Sisler and Janice (Savage) Clark. He was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Glavis Sisler and Luanna Tosten; maternal grandparents, Cecil and Norma Savage. Eric was a logger. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. The fish and deer are going to miss the hunt and seek with him. In addition to his parents,...

Eric Ray Savage, 42, of Friendsville, MD, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born July 1, 1977, in Oakland, he was the son of Jerry Glavis Sisler and...

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