Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

Lane Coy Spiker, 62 of Lonaconing, passed away on April 6, 2023 at Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was the son of Elda Spiker Martin of Lonaconing, who preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his aunt Delma Houck, aunt Doris Davis, uncle James E. Spiker, uncle Roy Spiker and grandparents, Andrew C. Spiker and Iva Beeman Spiker of Lonaconing.

He...

Apr 4, 2023

Mandy Etta Preston, 45, of Westernport Road, McCoole, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her residence. Born on October 24, 1977 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Dale and Terry (Warnick) Preston.

She was preceded in death by her partner of 27 years, Christopher Hyde and her maternal grandmother, Joan Darnell.

Mandy was a...

Apr 2, 2023

Laurie Ann Green Dawson, 51, of Lonaconing died Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore. Born on February 7, 1972 in Cumberland she was the daughter of Stanley Green and the late Carolyn Green.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Green.

Laurie was born and raised on the Green farm in...

Mar 28, 2023

John J. “Bing” Long Jr.

GOODBYE OUR BELOVED LEGEND

1941-2023

Each of us are fortunate who come from good families. I think most families in Cumberland, Maryland fall into that category.  My parents always said that Cumberland is a very special place. Surrounded by the power of magnificent mountain ranges, the people of...

Mar 3, 2023

Susan Jane Wiland, 79, of Frostburg, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at Cumberland Healthcare Center. Born on November 21, 1943 in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late William Skidmore and Mary Jane (Taylor) Skidmore.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Wendell Wiland in 2018, a brother, William Skidmore and...

Feb 20, 2023

Michael Robert Buskirk, 32, of Lonaconing died, Monday, February 20, 2023. Born on May 26, 1990 in Cumberland he was the son of Richard and Barbara (Morgan) Buskirk.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Richie” Buskirk.

Michael was a 2008 graduate of Westmar High School and had worked for the United Carpenters Union....

Feb 19, 2023

Dolores (Nichols) High, 90, of Lonaconing, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born in Lonaconing on July 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Priscilla Nichols.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, William High and her life partner, John William Shober.

Dolores graduated from Central...

Jan 25, 2023

Christopher Shawn Hyde, 49, of Westernport Road, McCoole, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his residence. Born on November 15, 1973 in Cumberland he was the son of the late Linda (Hyde) O’Haver.

He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sherman and Rosella (Smith) Hyde.

Chris was a 1991 graduate of Westmar...

Jan 16, 2023

Ann L. (Broderick) Burt, born on November 30, 1931 in Lonaconing, died Monday, January 16, 2023 at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cumberland. She was the daughter of the late William J Broderick and Katherine E (Stakem) Broderick.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James A. Burt and five sisters, Esther B. O'Rourke,...

Jan 13, 2023

Raymond Donald Bourdeau, 83, of Steele Road, Lonaconing, died Friday, January 13, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on June 18, 1939 in Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Raymond Charles Bourdeau and Clare Josephine (Herr) Bourdeau.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Clare Thievon.

He served in the...

Jan 12, 2023

Eunice Elaine Junkins, 87, of Frostburg and formerly of Lonaconing, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her residence with her grandson at her side. Born on May 27, 1935 she was the daughter of the late David Moffatt and Alice (McCormick) Moffatt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Junkins, her son, Steven Junkins and two...

Dec 31, 2022

Norma Lee (Colmer) Muir, 86 of Pekin, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Sterling Care Nursing Facility, Frostburg. Born on December 21, 1936 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Colmer and Elizabeth (Reid) Colmer. Norma Lee grew up in Pekin and spent most of her life there while she raised her own family....

Dec 14, 2022

Patricia “Patsy” Ann (Murphy) Grindle of Lonaconing, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center in Lonaconing. Born July 7, 1935, in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Oliver N. Murphy and M. Christina “Teenie” (Nicol) Murphy.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, George Grindle, Jr.

Patsy was a...

Dec 13, 2022

Delsie Marion Bolyard, 55, of Main Street, Lonaconing died December 13, 2022 at her home.  Born on July 21, 1967 in Cumberland she was the daughter of the late Herbert Charles MacMillan and Margery Alda Jean (Metz) MacMillan.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Megan Faidley and two brothers, Charles Wilt, and “Kip” Wilt and...

Dec 11, 2022

Tina Marie Warnick, 61, of Old Cemetery Road, Lonaconing died December 11, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on July 25, 1961 in Frostburg she was the daughter of Christine (Kenney) Foote and the late James Foote.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Rick “Gummy” Robert Warnick on February 17,...

Dec 8, 2022

Leona Viola (Smith) Clark, age 102, of Lonaconing died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Egle Nursing Home. Born on November 28, 1920 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Edgar M. Smith and Della Mae (Clingerman) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wheeler W. Clark Sr., daughter Wanita Mae Hausrath, grandson Andrew B. Clark, sisters Loretta...

Nov 8, 2022

Edward Howard Douglass, 77, of Lonaconing Street, Midland died, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Lions Center, Cumberland with his wife by side. Born on March 13, 1945 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Howard Douglass and Kate (Doolan) Douglass.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Douglass.

Edward was a...

Nov 5, 2022

Larna Lee (Cutter) Dawson, 87, of Frostburg, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Sterling Care Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester Dawson. Larna was a devoted member of Vale Summit United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at Frostburg Memorial Park on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM with Rev....

Oct 28, 2022

Colleen Virginia Fisher, 89, of Flintstone, MD, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on December 30, 1932 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late William Donald and Nellie Marie (Whiteman) Donald. She was preceded in death by her son Stephen Fisher and her sister Phyllis Wilt....

Oct 28, 2022

James Howard Russell, 87, of Paradise Street, Midland, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on August 8, 1935 in Barton, he was the son of the late Howard Russell and Edna (Johnson) Russell.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline Russell and two sisters, Maxine Wilson and Joann Polland....