All Obituaries

Richard Charles Friend, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at home. Born January 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Rufus Friend and Edna (Pratt) Friend. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Boal) Friend, and a sister, Peggy Stein. Richard was a member of the Cornerstone Ministries Church, McCoole. He enjoyed fishing when he could and loved all things woodworking. Richard leaves behind his daughter, Tammy Friend, and his adopted daughter, Susie...

Westernport, MD Donald Paul “Donnie” Tranum, 91, passed away on May 3, 2021 at Egle Nursing Center. Born June 30, 1929 in Barton, he was the son of the late Clyde and Vada (Downey) Tranum. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Olive “Sally” Tranum and sister, Dorothy Grove. Donnie is also survived by his son, Paul Tranum of Barton, his grandchildren, Myles Tranum of Hagerstown, Dustin Tranum and wife, Kristina of Cresaptown and Breanna Tranum and fiancé...

Westernport, MD Richard Dale “Rick” Lytle, Sr, 67 of Westernport passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born February 7, 1954, he was born to the late Dale and Gladys Lytle of Ohio and raised by the late Anthony and Maxine Barnard. Rick was a proud United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed being in the outdoors and loved to go hunting and fishing. Rick’s favorite pastime was tinkering with cars, even during his illness...

Keyser, WV Glen Marvin “Steve” Lee, 77, of Keyser passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Westernport, MD on January 7, 1944 and was the son of the late Elmer Lee and Elsie (Sweitzer) Lee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Elmer Lee, Jr. and Warren Lee and his sister, Sharon (Lee) Snyder. “Steve” was a 1962 graduate of Bruce High School. He was enlisted with the United States Army Reserve for...

Lonaconing, MD   Esther Naomi (Loar) Wiland, 93 of Lonaconing went home on April 18, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she faithfully served. Born April 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Desdemona (Powell) Loar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin on December 1, 2020; her brothers, George, John, and Wesley; and her sisters, Rose Loar, Julia Loar, Anna Loar, Mary Llewellyn and Ella Rae Fazenbaker. Esther was a homemaker and also was the...

Mark Courtney Snyder, 66, of Westernport, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home in Westernport surrounded by his family. He was born in Keyser, WV on October 10, 1954 and was the son of the late Charles “Babe” Snyder and Maxine (Wilson) Snyder.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Diane (Proffitt) Snyder who passed away on January 31, 2018 and was the daughter of the late Frederick L .Proffitt and Velma (Phillips) Proffitt.  Mark...

Colleen Porter, 96 of Barton passed away on April 15, 2021. Born July 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Ruth (Sherwood) Ravenscroft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Porter; a granddaughter, Amber Winkler; and son-in-law, Dale Kimble. Colleen was a member of the Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Lonaconing. Her faith in God was strong, she prayed often. Colleen loved to travel, if the opportunity presented itself, she would be travelling. She...

Piedmont, WV. Carol Ann Johnson, 76 of Piedmont passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, at her residence with loving family by her side. Born December 16, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Randolph and Elizabeth (Fairfax) Johnson. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Harlan “Dude” Fairfax and Robert Johnson, Sr; niece, Debbie Clifford; nephews, Robert Johnson, Jr, Larry Marshall and Tony Washington; great niece, DéBetra Clifford; and great nephew, Arthur P....

Helen Clark, 83 of Westernport passed away on April 11, 2021. Born February 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Leotto (Robison) Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Clark. Mrs. Clark is survived by her sons, Michael Clark and wife, Elizabeth, Glenn Clark and wife, Donna, and Rusty Clark. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Clark will be cremated and a memorial service will be...

Cora Lee (Inskeep) Fazenbaker, 82 of Barton, Maryland, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born July 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cora (Stephens) Inskeep. Cora Lee was a 1956 graduate of Valley High School.  She attended Catherman’s Business School in Cumberland and was later employed at Westvaco’s Luke mill. In 1958, she married Harry Ellis “Ellie” Fazenbaker.  She would dedicate herself to her children and...