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Monta Jean Kyle

Monta Jean Kyle

May 1, 2026

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the death of a beloved mother, Monta Jean Kyle. She died on May 1, 2026 after fighting a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. She is already greatly missed by her loving family. Her memory will remain in our hearts forever.

Monta Jean was born on July 7, 1935. She was the daughter of...

Robert Michael McCormick

Robert Michael McCormick

Apr 25, 2026

Robert “Mike” McCormick, born September 7, 1946, passed away on April 25, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Mike was a hardworking man, a proud military veteran who served in the National Guard, and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a 1964 graduate of Valley High School and retired from CSX as a bridge inspector. He then fulfilled a...

Browne Lee Kooken

Browne Lee Kooken

Apr 16, 2026

Browne Lee Kooken, 88, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, April 16, at Homewood Autumn Lake Assisted Living, in Baltimore, Maryland. According to his wishes, he was cremated. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.

Browne Lee was born on October 4, 1937, in Keyser, West Virginia. He was the son of Vincent Browne Kooken...

Michael Raymond Beckner

Michael Raymond Beckner

Apr 16, 2026

Michael Raymond Andrew “Mike” Beckner, 69, of Westernport went to be with our Lord on April 16, 2026.

Born in Cumberland, on September 17, 1956, he was the oldest son of the late Raymond and Vernoica (Winner) Beckner. He was also preceded in death by his son Leslie Aloysious “Al” Beckner; a nephew Aaron Beckner; and grandparents Harry and Nellie Beckner...

Joseph E. Schramm

Joseph E. Schramm

Apr 6, 2026

Joseph E. Schramm, 90, of Rawlings and originally from Barton passed away on April 6, 2026.

Born December 25, 1935, he was the son of the late William McKinley Schramm and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Brown) Schramm. Joe was the last remaining member of his immediate family. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn (Wilson) Schramm in 1997; his five...

Junior Richard "Dick" Rosier

Junior Richard "Dick" Rosier

Apr 5, 2026

Junior Richard “Dick” Rosier, 90 of Piedmont passed away on April 5, 2026.

Born May 9, 1935 in Barnum, he was the son of the late Leo and Thelma (Abernathy) Rosier. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Junior served in the United States Army from April 30, 1957 to April 7, 1964, and he retired from the United...

Judith Ann Gowans

Judith Ann Gowans

Mar 23, 2026

Judith Ann Gowans, 86 of Barton passed away on March 23, 2026.

Born January 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma (Taylor) Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Foutz and his wife Renae Foutz.

Judy once worked at the Celanese, the sewing factory, Powells Grocery and lastly as a cafeteria staff member...

Lisa Jo Guy

Lisa Jo Guy

Mar 12, 2026

Lisa Jo (Dawson) Guy, 73, of Westernport passed away on March 12, 2026.

Born September 1, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Gloria and Junior Dawson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dana Guy.

Lisa was a 1970 graduate of Bruce High School, and attended Allegany College of Maryland. She was a Teacher's Aide at Westernport Elementary...

Victor E. Clark, Sr.

Victor E. Clark, Sr.

Mar 11, 2026

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Victor Earl Clark, Sr., 86, of Barton, MD, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior after a short battle with colon cancer surrounded by his family and friends.

Vic was born in Barton, MD, on August 27,1939. He was the son of the late Thomas and Verna Clark. He is preceded in death by...

Patsy Lee Allamong

Patsy Lee Allamong

Mar 9, 2026

In Memory of Patsy Allamong

Patsy Allamong, of Keyser, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026, at 12:35 p.m.

Born to the late William Ray Bishop and Anna Elizabeth (Trenum) Miller Bishop, Patsy was a woman devoted to her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Viola, Emily, Louemma, Margaret, and Elaine;...

David Oliver Bosley, Sr.

David Oliver Bosley, Sr.

Mar 9, 2026

David O. Bosley, Sr., 89 of Piedmont passed away on March 9, 2026.

Born December 29, 1936, he was the son of the late Oliver Lance and Viola Virginia (Hawk) Bosley. He was also preceded in death by an infant son.

David is survived by his wife, Betty Jean (Streets) Bosley; his children; Robin (Bosley) Turner and husband Bob, and David Bosley,...

Darrell Gene Winebrenner

Darrell Gene Winebrenner

Feb 26, 2026

Darrell Gene Winebrenner passed away peacefully in his home in Westernport, MD on February 26, 2026.

Born on November 2, 1943, he was the son of Grant and Ruth Winebrenner of Grantsville, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jim and Sonny, and sister Virginia.

He was a graduate of Northern High School and a proud veteran of the...

Melvin Kenneth Welch, Jr

Melvin Kenneth Welch, Jr

Feb 26, 2026

Melvin Kenneth Welch, Jr, 70 of Elk Garden passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026 at his home. 

Born November 28, 1955 in Blaine, WV he was the son of the late Melvin Kenneth Welch, Sr. and Lenora Ruth (Davy) Welch. 

Ken is survived by his wife, Tess Welch; and many other extended family members and friends.

A memorial service will take place...

Richard John Newcomb

Richard John Newcomb

Feb 17, 2026

Richard Newcomb was called home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Patricia and John Newcomb; his sister, Nancy Newcomb; his wife Kim Newcomb; and his daughter, Jessica Newcomb.

He leaves behind two daughters, Casey Newcomb and Stephanie Newcomb; niece and nephews, Matthew Newcomb, John Newcomb, and Meaghen Newcomb, along...

Thomas Dewey Wilcox

Thomas Dewey Wilcox

Feb 13, 2026

Thomas Dewey Wilcox, 79, of Westernport passed away on February 13, 2026 at Moran Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born November 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Dewey and Dorothy Wilcox. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Judy Fulk and Jeanne Cavey.

A graduate of Bruce High School, he worked for more than 30 years at the...

Tammie Lou Braithwaite

Tammie Lou Braithwaite

Feb 11, 2026

On February 11, 2026, a loving wife, mother, haynew, nannie, cousin and friend went to her heavenly home. Tammie Lou Braithwaite was born to the late Robert King and Thelma (Veach) King on September 4, 1962, in Winchester VA. Even up to her last days on this earth, Tammie maintained her kindness, faith, compassion, love of family and friends, and...

Margaret Ann Brinegar

Margaret Ann Brinegar

Feb 4, 2026



Margaret Ann (Gardine) Brinegar of Westernport passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Celebrating 92 years of a wonderful life.

The family would like to extend of special note of gratitude to the UPMC Western Maryland Hospice team, who all demonstrated absolute care and compassion.

Born January 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the...

Barbara Jean Robertson

Barbara Jean Robertson

Jan 23, 2026

Barbara Jean "Jeannie" (Wilt) Robertson,65 of Piedmont, passed away on January 23, 2026.

Jeannie was laid to rest at Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. 

Gary Lee Cheshire

Gary Lee Cheshire

Jan 21, 2026

Gary Lee Cheshire, 81, of Westernport, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville.

Born July 25, 1944, in Westernport, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Ruth Cheshire. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Christa (Lambert) Cheshire in 2019.

A graduate of Bruce High School, he worked for more than 30 years at...

Elizabeth "Liz" Kertesz

Elizabeth "Liz" Kertesz

Jan 21, 2026

Elizabeth “Liz” Kertesz, 82 of Westernport passed away on January 21, 2026 at Moran Manor Nursing Center.

Born June 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Biddle) Amann. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Kertesz; and her sister, Rita McCrobie.

Liz is survived by her sister, Faye Warnick; her brother Paul Amann...