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Jun 29, 2023

 

Vernon Bittinger, 73 of Cumberland, raised in Mill Run, Westernport passed away on June 29, 2023 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. 

Born October 22, 1949 in Westernport, he was the son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Jones) Bittinger. He was also preceded in death by his infant children, Erica Corrine and Japeth Benjamin; his brother, Paul Bittinger;...

May 28, 2023

 

Robert Steven Brandlen, 59, of Bloomington passed away on May 28, 2023.  

Born September 29, 1963, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Jack) Brandlen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David “Mudball” Brandlen. 

Steve was a devoted Maryland Terps fan. He enjoyed watching movies, checking the stock market, listening to music...

May 3, 2023

Lois (Moore) Wilt, 90, of Lonaconing passed away on May 3, 2023. In accordance with her wishes, funeral services will be private.

Apr 28, 2023

Mark Jacob Turner, 46, raised in Mill Run passed away on April 28, 2023 after a yearlong long battle with cancer.

Born January 21, 1977, he was the son of Anne Marie (Eline) Turner and the late Fred Franklin Turner. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Robert Eline, Sr. 

Mark was a family man, he...

Apr 24, 2023

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Peebles, 75, of Westernport passed away on April 24, 2023.

Born September 12, 1947 at Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Willard Miller and Anna (Trenum) Miller Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Louemma Jane and Viola Whetzel; niece, Robin Smith; and her first husband, Robert Watson. 

Maggie was a 50...

Apr 17, 2023

Barton, MD

Robert Wesley “Wildman” Ritter, 70, of Barton passed away on April 17, 2023.

Born November 15, 1952, he was the son of the late Frances (Smith) and Clyde Ritter. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Ritter. 

Wildman loved life, his family and his pets. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. 

He is survived by his...

Apr 10, 2023

 

Kermit Ray Perkins, 66, of Westernport, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, after a very long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. 

Kermit was born September 10, 1956, in Summersville, WV.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Perkins, Jr. and Ernestine (McClung) Perkins Ragland.  

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Dan...

Apr 2, 2023

 

Keyser, WV

Valerie Rose (Stephen) Knisley, 68, of Keyser passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023.

Born July 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Olin and Rosaline (Nelson) Stephen, Barton, MD. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Joann Hyde.

Valerie graduated with the Valley High School class of 1972. She had once worked...

Apr 2, 2023

Westernport, MD

Dale Ryan, 74, of Westernport died on April 2, 2023 at his residence after a battle with cancer. 

Born December 17, 1948 at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, he was the son of Richard and June (Michaels) Ryan. Dale was the husband to Kathy (Raines) Ryan; father to Sean Ryan; stepfather to Erin, Michael and Alison Whelan; grandfather to...

Mar 28, 2023

Robert “Bob the barber” Mullen, 75 of Frostburg and formerly of the Tri-Towns community passed away on March 28, 2023.

Born January 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert Mullen and Betty (Newcomb) Mullen Dick.

Bob was a master barber and business man. He was known as “Bob the barber” and many...

Mar 25, 2023

Westernport, MD

Dorothy (Kalbaugh) Biggs, 98, of Westernport passed away on March 25, 2023.

Born December 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Bertha (Poland) Kalbaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Biggs  Sr.; grandsons, David Brown and Austin Crotts; son-in-law, Stephan Dollinger; and many siblings. She...

Mar 24, 2023

James Edward Clark, 92, of Barton, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at home.

Born January 7, 1931, in Barton, he was the son of the late Edgar Franklin and Myrtle Marie (Montgomery) Clark.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Barbara Elizabeth (Burke) Clark; his son James E. Clark Jr.;...

Mar 23, 2023

Frostburg, MD

Clayton Vanlier Peck, 22, from Frostburg, and formerly of Piedmont, WV, went to be with the Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Fairmont, WV.

Born on April 5, 2000 in Cumberland to father, William E. Peck Jr. “Poochie” of Frostburg and mother, Rhonda L. Ward of Elizabeth City, NC. He was...

Mar 14, 2023

Westernport, MD

Paul Edward Metz, 77, of Westernport passed away on March 14, 2023.

Born June 3, 1945, he was the son of the late William Franklin Metz, Sr. and Lillian Virginia (Clayton) Metz. He was also preceded in death by a brother William “Muckle” Metz; and six sisters, JoAnn McConnell, and husband John, Sally...

Mar 11, 2023

Piedmont, WV

Samuel Richard “Rick” Amoruso JR., 66, of Piedmont, died on March 11, 2023.

Born December 22, 1956 in Keyser, he was the son of Elvira (Camplesi) Amoruso and the late Samuel Richard Amoruso SR. He was also preceded in death by a very special aunt, Lucretia Amoruso; and child, Donovan Amoruso.

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Mar 10, 2023

Michael Angelo Serpone, 65 of Cumberland and formerly of Piedmont, WV passed away on March 10, 2023.

Born July 16, 1957, he was the son of the late Francis “Squirrel” and Mary “Daisy” (Sudine) Serpone. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Serpone.

In 1975 Mike earned his PhD (Piedmont High Diploma)....

Feb 28, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Hotchkiss II, 71 of Edgewater FL, and formerly of Jefferson Maryland passed away on February 28, 2023.

Born April 14, 1951, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Hotchkiss and Peggy Hotchkiss. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June Ann Hotchkiss.

Ben was a man of many talents...

Feb 21, 2023

Rawlings, MD

Goldie Catherine (Flanagan) Tichnell passed away quietly on February 21, 2023.

Born April 14, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William and Edith (Harman) Flanagan. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret and Lena and her brother, William.

Goldie worked for 30 years as a custodian at...

Feb 14, 2023

Robert Richards, 89 of Westernport passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to be with his Valentine and love of his life, Lillian.

Born November 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Loran and Toleda (Nethken) Friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Richards; and his siblings, James Richards and Joan Wright.

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Feb 14, 2023

John Joseph Shuhart, 83, of Barton passed away peacefully with his family by his side at UPMC on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Born on October 21, 1939 he was the son of the late Joseph and Ruth Whiteman Shuhart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Ann Garner; brother-in-law...