All Obituaries

Colleen Porter, 96 of Barton passed away on April 15, 2021. Born July 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Ruth (Sherwood) Ravenscroft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Porter; a granddaughter, Amber Winkler; and son-in-law, Dale Kimble. Colleen was a member of the Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Lonaconing. Her faith in God was strong, she prayed often. Colleen loved to travel, if the opportunity presented itself, she would be travelling. She...

Piedmont, WV. Carol Ann Johnson, 76 of Piedmont passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, at her residence with loving family by her side. Born December 16, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Randolph and Elizabeth (Fairfax) Johnson. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Harlan “Dude” Fairfax and Robert Johnson, Sr; niece, Debbie Clifford; nephews, Robert Johnson, Jr, Larry Marshall and Tony Washington; great niece, DéBetra Clifford; and great nephew, Arthur P....

Helen Clark, 83 of Westernport passed away on April 11, 2021. Born February 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Leotto (Robison) Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Clark. Mrs. Clark is survived by her sons, Michael Clark and wife, Elizabeth, Glenn Clark and wife, Donna, and Rusty Clark. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Clark will be cremated and a memorial service will be...

Cora Lee (Inskeep) Fazenbaker, 82 of Barton, Maryland, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born July 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cora (Stephens) Inskeep. Cora Lee was a 1956 graduate of Valley High School.  She attended Catherman’s Business School in Cumberland and was later employed at Westvaco’s Luke mill. In 1958, she married Harry Ellis “Ellie” Fazenbaker.  She would dedicate herself to her children and...

Roger Roderick, 77, of Deer Park, MD, died on Tuesday, April 6, at his residence from a tragic house fire. Born on July 6, 1943 in Oakland, MD, Roger was the son of the late Stanley and Mabel Roderick. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Diana of Keyser, WV. Roger was a U.S. Army veteran, painting contractor, and stable manager with success in all endeavors. He was known for his quick wit and love for challenging conversations. Roger was also recognized by the...

  Robert "Bob" Allen Trenum, 83, of Barton, passed away April 5, 2021, at home. Born May 30, 1937, in Franklin. Bob was the son of the late Alonzy Trenum and Madeline (Youtzy) Trenum. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Trenum and Gerald Trenum and a sister, Gloria Bosley. A U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War, Bob retired from Westvaco after 33 years. He was a lifetime member of the Westernport Legion and the Barton Rod & Gun Club where he served...

    Luke, MD Virginia M. “Ginny” Poland, 94 of Luke passed away on March 29, 2021 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born on June 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Penford) Myers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James G. Poland; and her siblings, Roberta M. Stafford, Donald R. Myers, Josephine M. Chevalier and Martha J. Myers. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Virginia was a member of the Barton...

Charlene Abbie White, 64, of Frostburg, MD went home to be with the Lord on February 28th, 2021. Born May 10th, 1956 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, she is the daughter of Charles Sites and the late Harriet Anglin. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother Dennis Reed and grandson Ethan James. Abbie was a 1975 graduate of Fort Hill High School. She enjoyed spending time with family, her grandchildren, friends, shopping, crocheting, art, bingo, going on...

William Boyd “Hop” Hardesty, 72 passed away on February 25, 2021. Born on October 3, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Frances (Riley) Hardesty. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Chester Hardesty. Hop was a United States Army Veteran. He was a graduate of Valley High School. Hop enjoyed hunting and fishing, he loved his deer meat. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, he was a fan of Dale Earnhardt. He treasured his John Deere tractor and showing off his Chevy...

Billy DeWitt Pearce, 93 of Westernport passed away on February 25, 2021 at his residence.  Born on August 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Ray and Verda (DeWitt) Pearce. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pearce; his children, Ronald Pearce and Lura Lee Saville; and his brother, Robert "Zeke" Pearce.  Billy was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He worked and retired from Westvaco. He was also an avid car...