Obituaries

May 10, 2018

Steven Joseph Williams, 53, of Jackson Street, Lonaconing died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on September 4, 1965 in Frostburg he was the son of the late John E. Williams and Betty Jane (Bodnier) Williams.

He was preceded in death by a baby brother Montgomery Williams, father-in-law Howard “Zeke” Herbert...

May 9, 2018

Jason Edward Beeman, 29, of Main Street, Lonaconing went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Born on November 3, 1988 in Cumberland he was the son of Katherine E. (Broadwater) Thomas and the late Jeffrey Dean Beeman.

Along with his father Jeffrey Dean Beeman and brother Jerod Robert Beeman, he was also preceded...

Mar 29, 2018

Anna Genevieve Broadwater, 92, formerly of Tacoma Drive, Barton, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born on May 17, 1925 in Barton she was the daughter of the late George Edward Crawford and Mary Ann (Klipstein) Crawford.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi Broadwater on February 23, 2008,...

Feb 17, 2018

Wayne Steele, 79, of Washington Street, Lonaconing died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his residence. Born on March 19, 1938 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Andrew Steele and Dorothy (Phillips) Steele.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing. A 1956 graduate of Valley High School, he worked for the...

Jan 18, 2018

Rourke Kyle Griggs infant son of Mariah Bader and the late Christopher Kyle Griggs died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.

Together with his Mother he is also survived by his grandparents, Tielia High and Stephen Horinek of Norcatur, KS, Delvin and Shirley Bader of Codell, KS and Susan Griggs of Joppa,...

Dec 30, 2017

Phyllis Esther Beeman Nicol, 91, of Lonaconing passed away on Saturday December 30, 2017 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born on October 6, 1926.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar G. Beeman and Catherine M. Timney Beeman.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Layton G. Beeman,...

Dec 27, 2017

Wendell Scott “Scotty” Wilhelm, 73, formerly of Lonaconing, passed away on December 27, 2017 at his home in Keedysville, MD. Scotty was born on November 5, 1944 in Lonaconing to the late Scott Olin Wilhelm and Laura (Durst) Wilhelm.

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Dec 24, 2017

Margaret Jane Crawford, 87, of East Main Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Egle Nursing Home. Born on July 20, 1930 in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Charles Raymond Barnes and Myrtle Marie (Beeman) Barnes.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Sherman Richard Crawford, Sr. on...

Dec 24, 2017

Simone Alice Moore, 89, of Seldom Seen Road, Lonaconing died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born on June 24, 1928 in France, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice Goveart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Don Moore; two children, Raymond Moore and Vivian Moore...

Dec 17, 2017

Dionn Nicol, 71, of Robin Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on April 24, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Harold Binnix and Mary (Klosterman) Binnix.

She was preceded in death by two siblings, Mary Jo Dorsey and Harold J. Binnix.

Dionn loved shopping,...

Dec 6, 2017

Sarah Elizabeth Cesnick, 76, of Paradise Street, Midland died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on November 9, 1941 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Leo Kenney and Edna (Loar) Kenney.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Fonce Kenney and a sister, Ann Mills....

Nov 26, 2017

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Ida Catherine “Virginia” Smith, 84, of Frederick and formerly of Lonaconing, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Community Living Inc. Born on October 6, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Elmer Porter Smith and Mary Christina Marie (Broadwater) Smith.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Edison, Melvin, Charlie, Harold...

Nov 22, 2017

Gilbert Donald Wilhelm, Sr.,76,  of Lancaster Hill Road, Lonaconing died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on August 27, 1941 at home he was the son of the late Leonard Wilhelm, Sr. and Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. He was one of 19 children.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Hazel Layman, Twila...

Nov 17, 2017

Harry Richard Williamson, Jr., 65, died Friday, November 17, 2017 at Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. Born on October 12, 1952 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Harry Richard Williamson and Rosalie (Lynch) Williamson.

He was preceded in death by a nephew Scott Broadwater.

Harry was a 1970 graduate of Valley High School....

Nov 12, 2017

Virginia Waneda Lee Smith passed away at peace on November 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James H. Lee and Ethel Isabel Myers Lee and the wife of the late Edgar M.  Smith, Jr. for 61 years.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, James L. Lee, Donald E. Lee and Robert E....

Nov 11, 2017

Judge James S. Getty, Sr. of Cumberland, died November 11, 2017 at the age of 96.

Born March 7, 1921, in Lonaconing, MD, he was the son of the late Dr. Gorman E. Getty, Sr. and Verna (Schuyler) Getty. Judge Getty was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Glover Getty, his brothers, Gorman Eugene and...

Nov 11, 2017

Paul G. Shearer died on November 11, 2017, after a brief illness. Born on June 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Leroy “Bud” Shearer and Isabel (Yates) Shearer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Junior Yates and his brother-in-law, Eugene “Buddy” Thrasher.

Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Nov 10, 2017

Jaxson William Smith, infant son of Robert William Smith and Hope Louise McFarland of Westernport died on November 10, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, David Allan Smith and maternal grandfather, Orrie Starr Zais.

Together with his parents he is also survived by seven...

Oct 28, 2017

Catharine Ellen Payne, 82, of Oakwood Street, Cresaptown died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on February 17, 1935 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of Catharine (McGee) Whiteman and the late William “Bill” Whiteman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Harold Bray, her second husband, Francis...

Oct 23, 2017

John C. “Mouse” Thomas II, 76, of Bartlett Run Road, Barton, passed away at home on October 23, 2017 with his wife and family by his side. He was born at Reeves Clinic in Westernport on April 26, 1941 to the late William “Daddy Bill” Thomas and Freda (Warnick) Thomas of Moscow, MD.

Additionally he was preceded...