All Obituaries

Johnathon Bobby Daniel “Bubby” Tichinel, 22 of Keyser Wv, passed away tragically June 19, 2022. Born February 23, 2000 in Oakland, MD, he was raised by his Aunt Sherri Viselli. He was the son of the late Johnathon William Tichinel. He was also preceded in death by his paternal Grandmother Gwendolyn Ann McIntosh Tichinel, paternal Great Grandfather William McIntosh and Great Grandmother Charlene McIntosh. Johnathon attended Keyser High School. At times during his life with his...

Swanton, Maryland   Avanell Eleanor Virts, 96 of Swanton passed away on June 18, 2022. Born on June 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Troxell and Myrtle (Hoopengarner) Tichnell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William J. Virts, and her son William E. Virts. Mrs. Virts is survived by her children, Richard W. Virts and wife Gladys, and Sandi Friend and husband Bob. She is also survived by her sisters, Norma Hamilton, Wilma Layman, Mary Jane...

Westernport, MD Ruby Broadwater, 80 of Westernport passed away on June 12, 2022 following a brief illness. Born June 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Mary K. (Blizzard) Symons. She was also preceded in death by her grandsons, Ricky White and Jason Johnson; a great granddaughter, Alyvia Albright; and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Broadwater. Ruby was a 1959 graduate of Bruce High School and a member of the Bruce High Alumni. She retired as the dietary manager at Moran...

  Piedmont, WV Paul Karalewitz, 66 of Piedmont passed away on June 7, 2022 at his residence. Born September 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul and Naomi (Martin) Karalewitz. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Erica Karalewitz; and sisters, Carolyn Phillips and Dixie Taylor. Paul was a 1974 graduate of Bruce High School. He was the Chief of Police for the City of Piedmont for 32 years. He was also previously employed with the WV State Police Communications, the...

Lena Mae (Lambert) Phillips Westfall, 73, of Oldtown passed away on June 7, 2022. Born April 20, 1949 in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Wilson Lambert and Lena May (Harshberger) Lambert. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 47 years, Joseph “Wayne” Phillips; two sisters, Joan Victoria Kyle and Dorothy Ellen Zacot; and a nephew, Ricky E. Zacot. Lena was a 1967 graduate of Valley High School.  She is survived by her husband, Alvin Lewis...

Claudia June Beeman, 81, of Barton, Maryland passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Sterling Care, Frostburg Village with her family by her side.  Born June 27, 1940 Claudia was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Michael) Miller.  She was proceeded in death by a son, Donald L Beeman Jr., granddaughter Ashley Cooper, sister Barbara Clark, sister Janie Doolan and father-in-law and mother-in-law Perry and Alma Beeman. Claudia and Donald Beeman began their lives together by...

Piedmont, WV Ernest “Ernie” Stewart, Jr., 83 of Piedmont passed away on May 21, 2022 at his residence. Born January 9, 1939, he was the son of the late Ernest Stewart, Sr. and Mary (Kent) Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Coleman) Stewart; a sister, Rosie Parker; and a grandson, Brandon Coleman. Ernie was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Ernie also loved feeding and watching the birds that visited...

Barton, MD Ruth Ann Zacot, 78 of Barton passed away on May 20, 2022. Born October 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George David Robertson, Sr. and Ruth Eleanor (Pysell) Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Fazenbaker and Francis “Butch” Zacot; and her brothers, Junior, Jimmy and Charlie Robertson. Ruth was a member of the Barton Presbyterian Church. She was a Past President of the Barton American Legion Auxiliary and also a member of the...

Barton, MD Ruby Hardman, 84 of Barton passed away on May 19, 2022 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born June 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Violet (Forbeck) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hardman, Sr.; granddaughter, Amanda Hardman; brother, Robert Smith; and sister, Patty Bridges. Ruby appreciated ceramics, crafting and going fishing. She enjoyed gardening and canning her harvests from the garden. Whether an animal...

Keyser, WV Marlene Ann (MacDonald) Kessel, 65 of Keyser and previously Barton, MD passed away on May 7, 2022. Born March 13, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Winters) MacDonald and Joseph and Wilhelmina (Metz) Mancuso. She was also preceded in death by the fathers of her children, Michael Galbraith, Sr. and Richard “Tricky” Kessel. Marlene grew up in Barton, Maryland. She once attended the Barton United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Barton...