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R. Russell Carder

R. Russell Carder

Nov 5, 2025

R. Russell Carder, 82, of Westernport passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 5, 2025.

Born January 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Calvin Carder and Eleanor (Blubaugh) Carder Beeman. Russell was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Carrie Carder; step-father, George Beeman; his brothers, Eston and Bobby; and his father and mother-in-law, Lloyd Broadwater...

Sally Ann Phillips

Sally Ann Phillips

Nov 4, 2025

Sally Ann Phillips, 87, of Cumberland passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 4, 2025.

Born July 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Irwin and Marie (Blackburn) Lyons. She was also preceded in death by a baby boy; and her sister, Peggy Harrison.

Sally was employed by the state of Maryland as a direct care worker, and...

Evelyn Mae Trenum

Evelyn Mae Trenum

Nov 2, 2025

Evelyn Mae Trenum, 93 of Barton passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by her family.

Born October 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Catherine (Gardner) Jones. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis “Sonny” Trenum; her brother, James G. Jones and his wife, Ruth;...

Jennifer Lynn Raines

Jennifer Lynn Raines

Oct 30, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Raines, 69, of Westernport, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home. Born on December 17, 1955, Jennifer lived her life in Westernport, where she built a home filled with warmth, love, and creativity.

She was the devoted wife of the late Harold Thomas Raines and the loving mother of two daughters, Tommelynn Raines and Sarah Raines. She is also...

Edward McKinley Schramm

Edward McKinley Schramm

Oct 25, 2025

Edward M. Schramm, 43 of Frostburg and raised in Barton died on October 25, 2025 after a period of illness.

Born November 29, 1981 he was the son of the late James “Dimps” Schramm and Kathi (Booth) Schramm. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents; and his cousin, Marsha Broadwater.

Ed is survived by his wife, Shawna McGinnis; his daughters,...

Edward Evans Kellison

Edward Evans Kellison

Oct 19, 2025

Edward Evans Kellison, 82, a resident of Goodwill Nursing Home, Grantsville, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2025 into the arms of Jesus.

Ed was the son of the late Cecil Kellison and Freda Oester Kellison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Kasmier Kellison; son, Michael Kellison; and a sister.

Ed was a proud United States Army Veteran. He...

Shirley T. Tichnell

Shirley T. Tichnell

Oct 15, 2025

Shirley T. Tichnell, 90 of Swanton passed away on October 15, 2025.

Born September 4, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Velma (Warnick) Virts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis T. Tichnell; and a sister, Wanda Taylor.  

Shirley is survived by her children, Sherry Laffey and husband, Tom, and Steve Tichnell and wife,...

Susan Michele Radcliffe

Susan Michele Radcliffe

Oct 12, 2025

Susan “Michele” Radcliffe, 69, of Keyser, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on September 16, 1956, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Waymond Gerald Radcliffe and Glena Phyllis Stark. Michele was the third of five siblings. She is survived by...

Robert Scott Buckholtz, Sr.

Robert Scott Buckholtz, Sr.

Oct 4, 2025

Robert Scott Buckholtz, Sr, 63 of Westernport passed away on October 4, 2025.

Born August 9, 1962, he was the son of Norma (Zais) Buckholtz and the late Robert “Buck” Buckholtz. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Keely DeSantis; a brother-in-law, Tom Moore; and both sets of his grandparents.

Scott is survived by his mom,...

Dennis Leslie Wolfe

Dennis Leslie Wolfe

Oct 2, 2025

Dennis “Denny” Leslie Wolfe, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 2, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was 74.

Born in Keyser, WV, on November 7, 1950, Denny was the son of Charles “Ducky” Wolfe and Mildred “Midge” Barr Folk. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Glenn Folk...

Shirley H. Neilson

Shirley H. Neilson

Sep 30, 2025

On Tuesday, September 30th, Shirley H. (Myers) Neilson, 90, of Frostburg, closed her eyes on this world and opened them to a Welcome Home Party, surrounded by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, along with her sister Ruth Miller, brother John Myers and his wife Helen, nephew Harry Vernon Miller, grandson Garett Colona, son-in-law Bob Clark, her first husband Clarence...

Richard Allen Miller, Sr.

Richard Allen Miller, Sr.

Sep 28, 2025

Richard Allen “Dick” Miller, Sr, 75, of Westernport passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2025.

Born in Franklin, he was the son of the late William Ray Bishop and Anna Elizabeth (Trenum) Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Miller; grandson, Justin Miller; and siblings, Louemma Bishop, Viola Whetzel, Margaret Peebles, and Elaine Madison.

Dick...

Edward Franklin Rhodes

Edward Franklin Rhodes

Sep 15, 2025

Edward F. Rhodes, 85 of Barton passed away under hospice care at his home on September 15, 2025.

Born November 9, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Ethel (Hamilton) Rhodes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Kyle) Rhodes; his siblings, Harold Rhodes, Llyod Rhodes, Shirley Vinci, and William “Sonny” Rhodes; and two step...

Marshall E. "Cappy" Wilson, Jr.

Marshall E. "Cappy" Wilson, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

Marshall E. "Cappy" Wilson, Jr., 76 of Mountain Lake Park and formerly of Westernport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Born on June 5, 1949 in Keyser, he was the son of the late Marshall E. Wilson, Sr. and Jessie (Poland) Wilson, both of Westernport. He was also preceded in death by...

John Milford Parker, Jr.

John Milford Parker, Jr.

Sep 3, 2025

John Milford Parker Jr. or better known to his family and close friends as “Petsey” of Fountain, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025.

Born April 19, 1952, in Keyser, WV; he was the son of the late John Parker Sr. and the late Mary Parker. John was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

A...

James Metz, Sr.

James Metz, Sr.

Aug 15, 2025

James Leroy “Jim” Metz, 76 of Hagerstown and formerly of Westernport passed away on August 15, 2025 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown.

Born December 11, 1948, he was the son of the late William Franklin and Lillian Virginia (Clayton) Metz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jerry (Ellis) Metz; his siblings, William “Muckle” Metz, JoAnn McConnell, Sally Koch,...

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...