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Paul Russell "Russ" Hamilton

Paul Russell "Russ" Hamilton

Aug 13, 2025

Paul Russell “Russ” Hamilton peacefully departed this life on August 13, 2025 in Midlothian Virginia. He was surrounded by his family and the sounds of life and love.

Russ was born on May 30, 1941, and grew up in Barnum West Virginia. He graduated from Elk Garden High School in 1959. He was the son of the late Roy E. Hamilton...

Audrey Delores Rizer

Audrey Delores Rizer

Aug 13, 2025

Audrey Rizer, 80 of Savage River road passed away August 13, 2025.

Born on May 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lavada (Broadwater) Bittinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Neal Rizer; a grandson, Casey Shockey; and a sister Lois Bittinger.

Audrey attended the Savage River Full Gospel Church.

Audrey is survived by her children,...

Teresa “Terri” Saweikis

Teresa “Terri” Saweikis

Jul 30, 2025

Teresa (Terri) Marie Saweikis went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30th, 2025, at

UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland.

Born in Silver Spring, MD, on January 21st, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Darla and William Saweikis.

Terri is survived by her daughter, Ashley Saweikis; and her son, Christopher Saweikis, and his wife, Brittany. Terri is also survived...

Leslie Aloysious Beckner

Leslie Aloysious Beckner

Jul 26, 2025

Leslie Aloysious "Al" Beckner, 44 of Westernport passed away on July 26, 2025.

Born in Cumberland, he was the son of Jeannette Miller and Michael Beckner. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Marion Miller and Raymond and Veronica Beckner. 

Al is survived by his parents, Jeannette Miller and Michael Beckner. He is also survived baby his brothers, Lewis...

Maurice Richard Bennett

Maurice Richard Bennett

Jul 22, 2025

Maurice Richard Bennett, “Rich,” age 86, of New Creek, WV passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with his loving wife, Shirley, by his side.

Born in Keyser, WV, on August 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Maurice Aurthur and Christine (Kooken) Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lisa A. Bennett...

Robert Graves Tetrick

Robert Graves Tetrick

Jul 19, 2025

Robert Graves "Rob" Tetrick, 73, of Westernport passed away following a brief illness on July 19, 2025 at home, in the presence of his wife, Kathy and sister-in-law, Jackie.

Born in Jefferson City, Missouri on November 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Walter and Helen (Graves) Tetrick. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Maxine Murphy;...

Judy Lancaster Fogle

Judy Lancaster Fogle

Jul 15, 2025

Judy Lancaster Fogle of Lonaconing passed away on July 15, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W. Va.

Born September 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Laura and Wilbur Lancaster. She was also preceded in death by her brother Gerald “Jerry” Lancaster.

A lifelong kindergarten teacher at Westernport Elementary School, Judy was devoted to all of the...

George Haven East

George Haven East

Jun 27, 2025

George Haven East, 79 of Pine Swamp Road, Barton passed away on June 27, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born June 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Caleb Thomas East and Myrtle Alene (Davis) East.

A Veteran of the United States military, Haven served his country with honor. Haven’s life was characterized by hard work, devotion to his family,...

Rebecca Ann Shook

Rebecca Ann Shook

Jun 20, 2025

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Shook of Keyser passed away on June 20, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born April 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Davisson) and Harry Harshbarger. She was also preceded in death by her husband Paul Robert "Bob" Shook; and her mother and father-in-law, Paul Rexford and Mary Katherine (Warnick) Shook.

A dedicated educator, Becky...

Gordon Andrews Green, Jr.

Gordon Andrews Green, Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

Gordon Andrews Green Jr., 85 of Bloomington passed away on June 19, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born February 23, 1940 in Westernport, he was the son of the late Gordon and Margaret Green. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Elaine (Farrell) Green; his sister, Kay Ann (Green) Lannon; his...

Justin Michael Miller

Justin Michael Miller

Jun 18, 2025

Justin Michael Miller, born October 29, 1989, departed this world too soon on June 18, 2025 at his home in Piedmont.

Justin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Westernport. He was an avid sports fan and supported the New England Patriots, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Justin was employed at Martins in Keyser for 12 years....

Kristy Ann MacDonald

Kristy Ann MacDonald

Jun 12, 2025

Kristy Ann MacDonald, 45, of Barton, passed away June 12, 2025 at home.

Born July 31, 1979, in Cumberland, Kristy was the daughter of Peggy & Ron Spataro and the late Mike MacDonald, Sr. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Trenum.

In addition to her parents, Kristy is survived by her daughter Mychaela; her brother, Michael MacDonald, her twin...

Allen Wayne Custer

Allen Wayne Custer

Jun 5, 2025

Allen Wayne “Butch” Custer, 81 of Swanton passed away on June 5, 2025.

Born March 17, 1944, he was the son of the late Gaver and Clara (Paugh) Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Cecil Custer.

Allen served in the United States Air Force. During his service to the country, he was stationed at the Dover Air Force...

John Frank Daniels

John Frank Daniels

May 30, 2025

John Frank Daniels, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Danny” and “Junior,” passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Westernport on May 30, 2025, at the age of 99.

Born January 1, 1926, he was the son of the late Jacob Benjamin Franklin Daniels and Flossie Susan (Ours) Daniels. He was also preceded...

Melvin Colmer

Melvin Colmer

May 19, 2025

Melvin Wayne Colmer, 82 of Barton passed away on May 19, 2025. 

Born March 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Louise (Vinci) Colmer. 

Melvin is survived by his brother, Kenneth Colmer of Michigan; his sister, Shirley Colmer of Barton; his son, Mark Colmer and wife Brenda of Westernport; and his daughter Angela Colmer of Barton. He is...

Kelly Stanley Broadwater

Kelly Stanley Broadwater

Apr 27, 2025

Kelly Stanley Broadwater, 72 of Cleveland, Ohio and a longtime resident of Barton passed away on April 27, 2025.

Born at Barton on August 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Wheeler and Edna (Warnick) Broadwater. He was preceded in death by his brother, Otis Broadwater in December 2024.

Kelly is survived by his brothers, Vincent Broadwater and Larry Broadwater;...

Sondra Broadwater

Sondra Broadwater

Apr 21, 2025

Sondra Lea Broadwater, 81, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, April 21, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Sondra spent her life as a devoted servant of the Lord and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Sondra is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughters Sharon (James) Pyles and Ronda Broadwater; grandchildren, Makayla (Jeremy) Green and Sean Kamp;...

William Carl Wilson

William Carl Wilson

Apr 16, 2025

William Carl "Bill" Wilson, 67, of Westernport passed away on April 16, 2025.

Born at Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late William and Joann (Nichols) Wilson.

He is survived by his wife, Andee (Phillips) Wilson; his step-son, Brandon Sloan; and numerous extended family members.

Bill enjoyed spending time at Sammy's talking with his friend, Paul.

Bill will be cremated and no...

Mary Griffith

Mary Griffith

Apr 2, 2025

Mary E. Griffith, 91 of Barton went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2025.

Born February 24, 1934 at home in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Cora “Dot” (Swick) Metz. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Curtis Griffith; her son, Charles “Bud” Grimm; and her siblings, Jenny Trenum,...

Jon Eric Michael

Jon Eric Michael

Mar 30, 2025

Jon Eric Michael, 63 of Westernport passed away on March 30, 2025.

Born April 13, 1961, he was the son of the late Orval Adrian and Donna Jean (Dawson) Michael.

Jon is survived by his wife Cindy Robin (Kemphfer) Michael; his children, Jermey Scott Slaubuagh of Westernport and Ashley Dawn Rishel of Westernport. Jon is also survived by his grandchildren, Mollee Brooke...