All Obituaries

Martha Bittinger Oakland

Martha Isabell (Durst) Bittinger, 78, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born October 7, 1940, in Accident, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Gilbert and Edna Rosetta (Durst) Durst. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Selby Lawrence Bittinger and her son-in-law, Junior Guthrie. Martha was a homemaker. She loved collecting family memories. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Guthrie, Oakland; four...

Martha Isabell (Durst) Bittinger, 78, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born October 7, 1940, in Accident, MD, she was the...

Kenneth Schrock Oakland

Kenneth Eugene Schrock, 69, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his home. Born April 16, 1949, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Dale and Stella Mae (White) Schrock. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Roger Schrock. Kenneth worked for the town of Mt. Lake Park, MD, as a maintenance man. He enjoyed hunting and especially loved to fish. He is survived by his companion, Carol McCrobie; one son, Eric Schrock and companion, Cynthia Reall,...

Kenneth Eugene Schrock, 69, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his home. Born April 16, 1949, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Dale and Stella Mae (White)...

Ada Beachy Grantsville

Ada Marie Beachy, 76, of Grantsville, MD, died Friday, December 7, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born April 11, 1942, in Springs, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen & Lizzie (Tice) Yoder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Dale Beachy, May 31, 2003; three brothers, Owen, Edwin and Elvin Yoder and two sisters, Alta Killius and Anna Catherine Yoder. Ada was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church and was retired from the housekeeping department at...

Ada Marie Beachy, 76, of Grantsville, MD, died Friday, December 7, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born April 11, 1942, in Springs, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen...

Felix Gonzalez, Jr. Woodhaven, NY

Felix Juan Gonzalez, Jr., 58, of Woodhaven, NY, died Friday, December 7, 2018, at Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. Born October 24, 1960, in Brentwood, NY, he was the son of Felix Juan (Patra) Gonzalez, Sr., Long Island, NY and Esperanzo Morales, Manhattan, NY. Felix was a self-employed painter, who made numerous mission trips to Kenya, Africa, a country he loved. Along with his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Mary (Yoder) Gonzalez, Grantsville, MD; one daughter, Rachel Brown...

Felix Juan Gonzalez, Jr., 58, of Woodhaven, NY, died Friday, December 7, 2018, at Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. Born October 24, 1960, in Brentwood, NY, he was the son of Felix Juan (Patra)...

Ernest Brenneman, Jr. Grantsville

Ernest Lee Brenneman, Jr., 77, of Grantsville, MD, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living, Accident, MD. Born May 27, 1941, in Bittinger, MD, he was the son of the late Ernest and Amelia (Schrock) Brenneman. Jr. worked in the coal mines and loved going to mule shows. He was also a part of the rescue team of the B52 Bomber that crashed in the Savage Mountains during the winter of 1964. He was a lifelong member of Glade Mennonite Church, Accident. For several years,...

Ernest Lee Brenneman, Jr., 77, of Grantsville, MD, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living, Accident, MD. Born May 27, 1941, in Bittinger, MD, he was the son of the late...

Richard Kelley Accident

Richard “Lee” Kelley, 73, of Accident, MD, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born January 4, 1945, in Fairchance, PA, he was the son of the late Paul M. and Carrie “Inez” (Gribble) Kelley. He was also preceded in death by two sons, infant son, Richard Kelley and Jeffrey Lee Kelley and one brother, William Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a Conductor for CSX Railroad, retiring after 32 years of service. Lee was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He...

Richard “Lee” Kelley, 73, of Accident, MD, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born January 4, 1945, in Fairchance, PA, he was the son of the late Paul M. and Carrie...

Donald Thomas Markleysburg

Donald E. Thomas, 70, of Markleysburg, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA. Born October 29, 1948, in Markleysburg, he was the son of the late Kimmel and Ida Mae (Frey) Thomas. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Thomas; one sister, Evelyn Sines and one brother, David Thomas. He was a bus driver for the Uniontown Area School District for many years. Donald was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the...

Donald E. Thomas, 70, of Markleysburg, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA. Born October 29, 1948, in Markleysburg, he...

Beulah Ferrari Grantsville

Beulah Marie Ferrari, 93, of Grantsville, MD, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born September 29, 1925, in Bittinger, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Vincent and Lettie Gertrude (Wilt) Fazenbaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Ferrari. Mrs. Ferrari was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Harvey R. (Louise) Minnick, Grantsville; one brother, Herbert Fazenbaker, Grantsville; four grandchildren, Linda S....

Beulah Marie Ferrari, 93, of Grantsville, MD, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born September 29, 1925, in Bittinger, MD, she was the daughter of...

Mary Beitzel Salisbury

Mary Alice Beitzel, 89, of Salisbury, PA, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset, PA. Born July 16, 1929, near Accident, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Lettie (Jennings) Durst. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Fay Beitzel; two sons, James Allen Beitzel and Ellis Bradley Beitzel; one grandson, Sean Middleton; one granddaughter, Paige Hetrick; four brothers, Lester, Olen, Robert and Roy Durst. Mrs. Beitzel was a seamstress...

Mary Alice Beitzel, 89, of Salisbury, PA, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset, PA. Born July 16, 1929, near Accident, MD, she was the daughter of the late William...

Annie Beitzel Springs

Annie (Maust) Beitzel, 91, of Springs, PA, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Goodwill Mennonite Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Beitzel. At the moment of her earthly death, Annie entered into the presence of God, and lives eternally in Heaven. Annie’s destination was made certain when she placed her faith in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Annie (Maust) Beitzel was born April 27, 1927, in Meyersdale, PA, to Harvey and Verna (Miller) Maust, and...

Annie (Maust) Beitzel, 91, of Springs, PA, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Goodwill Mennonite Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Beitzel. At the moment of her...

Richard Campbell Grantsville

Richard Lee “Dick” Campbell, 68, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home, Frostburg, MD. Born September 13, 1950, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Harry Ronald and Leah Mae (Hetrick) Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James “Jim” and Clara Campbell, Ervin and Mae (Bittinger) Hetrick and Orval and Thelma (Resh) Bittinger; one sister, Bonita “Bonnie” Campbell Self; and one...

Richard Lee “Dick” Campbell, 68, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home, Frostburg, MD. Born September 13, 1950, in Frostburg, he was...

Gerald Carr Swanton

Gerald Arthur “Jerry” Carr, 75, of Swanton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Oakland, MD. Born October 2, 1943, in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late William A. Carr and Opal (Wagner) Fazenbaker. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Reuben S. Fazenbaker; a half-sister, Sherry Knick, who passed in November 2012. Jerry was a self-employed truck driver and a farmer. He graduated from Southern Garrett County High School in 1960. Jerry attended...

Gerald Arthur “Jerry” Carr, 75, of Swanton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Oakland, MD. Born October 2, 1943, in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late William A....

Rebecca Yoder Meyersdale

Rebecca J. Yoder, 64, of Meyersdale, PA, died Monday, November 26, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Born December 21, 1953, in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Elizabeth L. (Beiler) Kinsinger. Mrs. Yoder was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Yoder; one son, Ezra, married to Alma Yoder, Meyersdale; two daughters, Ada Yoder and Betsy Yoder, of the home; two brothers, Paul Kinsinger and Ben Kinsinger, both of Oakland, MD; three...

Rebecca J. Yoder, 64, of Meyersdale, PA, died Monday, November 26, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Born December 21, 1953, in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late John N....

Ruby Hershberger Meyersdale

Ruby Irene Hershberger, 82, of Meyersdale, PA, died Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Rest Assured, Meyersdale. Born August 17, 1936, in Elk Lick Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Ethel (Pritts) Wahl, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, H. Paul Hershberger, May 5, 2014; one infant son; one brother, Ray Wahl, Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Don Decker; one nephew, David Decker; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lloyd and Josephine Imler; and...

Ruby Irene Hershberger, 82, of Meyersdale, PA, died Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Rest Assured, Meyersdale. Born August 17, 1936, in Elk Lick Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Ray and...

Olin Wilhelm Wickliffe, Ohio

Olin Henry Wilhelm, 86, of Wickliffe, OH, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at University Hospital, Cleveland, OH. Born June 21, 1932, at Avilton, MD, he was the son of the late Leonard & Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. Mr. Wilhelm was preceded in death by six brothers, Leonard Wilhelm, Jr., Gilbert Wilhelm, Robert Wilhelm, Harry Wilhelm, Dale Wilhelm, Okey Wilhelm; two sisters, Twila Mae Fike & Hazel Layman. Mr. Wilhelm was a machine operator and foreman for Reliance Electric and was a U.S....

Olin Henry Wilhelm, 86, of Wickliffe, OH, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at University Hospital, Cleveland, OH. Born June 21, 1932, at Avilton, MD, he was the son of the late Leonard &...

Larry "Doodie" Gordon, Sr. Oakland

Larry “Doodie” William Gordon, Sr., 71, of Oakland, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 24, 2018, after spending the day hunting with his son. Born September 18, 1947, in Bayard, WV, he was the son Mary (Neel) Gordon, Oakland, and the late James Gordon. He was also preceded in death by beloved wife, Nancy Sarah Gordon, and his sister, Diane “Annie” Bittinger. Larry served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of American...

Larry “Doodie” William Gordon, Sr., 71, of Oakland, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 24, 2018, after spending the day hunting with his son. Born September 18, 1947,...

Guy "Pappy" Fazenbaker, Sr. Oakland

Guy “Pappy” William Fazenbaker, Sr., 72, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland. His wife and stepdaughter were by his side. Born June 1, 1946, in Grantsville, MD, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Bessie Ellen (Legeer) Fazenbaker. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Cora Fazenbaker; two brothers, Harry and Kenneth Fazenbaker; one sister, Ruth Bittinger; one stepdaughter, Sherri Duncan...

Guy “Pappy” William Fazenbaker, Sr., 72, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland. His wife and stepdaughter were by his...

Shirley Fisher Smithfield

Shirley Ann Fisher, 78, of Smithfield, PA, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at her residence. Born October 12, 1940, in Friendsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Fosbrink) Thomas. She was also preceded in death by one son, Roland Fisher; four brothers, Samuel, Burgitt, Richard and Jack Thomas; two sisters, Darlene Sisler and Doris Jeannine Thomas. Mrs. Fisher was co-owner of Addison Farm and Industrial Equipment, Addison, PA and former owner of Topos Restaurant,...

Shirley Ann Fisher, 78, of Smithfield, PA, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at her residence. Born October 12, 1940, in Friendsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah...

Louise Bond McHenry

Louise Marie Bond, 89, of McHenry, MD, died Friday, November 23, 2018, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born August 10, 1929, in McHenry, she was the daughter of the late Earle T. and Edna Adele (Ault) Glotfelty. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Jean Compton. Mrs. Bond was a sales clerk and a member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and Ladies Aid. She is survived by her husband, Richard DeWitt Bond; one son, Richard Larry Bond and wife, Vickie,...

Louise Marie Bond, 89, of McHenry, MD, died Friday, November 23, 2018, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born August 10, 1929, in McHenry, she was the daughter of the late Earle T. and...

Frances Friend Friendsville

Frances E. Friend, 92, of Friendsville, MD, passed away, Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born November 12, 1926, in Friendsville, she was the daughter of the late Playford Friend and Susan M. (Lowdermilk) Friend Paugh. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Fike and Ross F. Fike; seven sisters, Grace Friend, Betty “Jean” (Friend) Kell, Amy (Friend) Glover, Nina (Friend) Drummer, Helen (Friend) Holtz, Ila (Friend) Stout and...

Frances E. Friend, 92, of Friendsville, MD, passed away, Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD. Born November 12, 1926, in Friendsville, she was the daughter of...

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