All Obituaries

Barton, MD Jerry Eugene Loar, 69 of Barton passed away on July 25, 2021. Born January 19, 1952, he was the son of the late Wesley Eugene and Helen Marie (Russell) Loar. Jerry was a graduate of Valley High School. He loved working with computers and was once a computer programmer. Jerry also worked for CSX. In his spare time, he was an avid railfan. Jerry loved to watch and document trains from all over the country. It was his true passion through life. Jerry is survived by his son,...

  Pearl Louise "Pat" Slider 89, of Rawlings, Deep Creek Lake, and Goodwill Retirement Community, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born on October 22, 1931 in Cumberland, and a resident of Moscow, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Stella (Cook) Smiley.  Loving wife of 60 years, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Martin Slider. Patty worked for many years as a Nanny and at Barton Elementary, Allegany County Board of Education, after...

Westernport, MD Marlene Anne Miller, 80 of Westernport passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born December 9, 1940 she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Moorehead. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Miller; and her brothers, Jerry and Billy Moorehead. Marlene was a 1958 graduate of Bruce High School. She worked at Walmart and retired after 16 years employed there. Marlene was loved by her fellow coworkers at Walmart, and she loved them as well. She enjoyed...

Swanton, MD Linda Lee (Murphy) Lee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Country House. She was born June 13, 1942 in Westernport to the late William J. and Audrey E. (Morgan) Murphy.  In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother, William J. Murphy, Jr. Linda was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Westernport, where she also attended St Peter...

Jean Kathleen (Beeman) Marple, 75, of Bloomington, Maryland went to be with Jesus in the loving arms of her husband, Leon, on July 14, 2021. Her daughter, Tammy, was also a constant loving support since her cancer diagnosis in January 2020. Jean was born on December 13, 1945, in Beryl, WV. Her parents were the late Charles Richard Beeman and Alice Bridget Kidwell. Jean was the last surviving member of their family. Her siblings were the late Mrs. Beatrice R. Armentrout, Mrs. Colleen N....

Westernport, MD William Frederick Kight, Sr., 85 of Marsh Avenue, Westernport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with the loves of his life, Delores Jean Kight and their beloved dog, Sassy on July 14, 2021. Bill was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren when he made his heavenly ascent. Born November 20, 1935, in Beryl, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Kight. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Don Kight and his...

Westernport, MD   Mickey Frances (Starkey) Westfall, 71 of Westernport and formerly Swanton passed away on July 12, 2021. Born April 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Wilson) Starkey. She was also preceded in death by a nephew, Tommy Starkey. Mrs. Westfall is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Housel and husband, Larry, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Madison, Savannah and Emily Housel. Family and friends will be received at Boal Funeral Home,...

Roger Lee Shugars, 73 of Keyser passed away at his residence on July 12, 2021. Born April 23, 1948, he was the son of the late George and Carrie (Bowman) Shugars. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, John Shugars, Annabell Wolford, Verla Burns, Christina “Tiny” Bishop, Francis Mowery, Tommy Shugars, Deloris Shugars, Roy Shugars and Kenny Shugars. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Becky Shugars; his children, David Shugars, Ben Shugars and wife, Mandy, Steven...

          Janet Lou Bradley 83, of Westernport, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021.           Born on March 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Clem) Broadwater. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold “Buck” Bradley; grandson, Jesse Bradley; great grandsons, Louis and Francis Bradley; and fifteen...

Barton, MD William “Bill” Pollock Bradley, 83, of Cumberland, MD formerly of Barton, MD passed away on June 24, 2021. He was the son of the late James Bradley and Bertha (Pollock) Bradley. He was also preceded in death by his wife Gilberta “Bertie” (Chappell) Bradley, son Mark Bradley, grandson Nicholas David Bradley and brother Bob Bradley. Bill’s passion was working outdoors and maintaining the home place. Mowing and weed eating brought him such joy. The...