BRADFORD, Nellie G. Wotring
Nellie G. Bradford, 81. of Dagsboro, Delaware, died on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland.
She was born on August 15, 1928 in Brookside, a daughter of the late Calvin S. and Hester L. Sell Wotring.
She and her husband owned and operated several Sub House, Inc., restaurants in the area before her retirement.
She is survived by her husband, John Bradford, Sr., three sons and spouses, John and Valerie Bradford Jr., of Millsboro, William and Sharon Bradford, of Millsboro, and Robert W. and Keri D. Bradford, of Dagsboro; two daughters and spouses, Linda D. and Ronald Lee, and Pat and Tim Eitner, both of Georgetown; four brothers, Bud and Ruby Wotring, Richard Wotring, Cecil Wotring, and Wayne and Ruth Wotring, all of West Virginia, a sister, Jesse Gnegy, of Oakland, MD, two brothers-in-law, George and Ted Bradford, two sisters-in-law, Hilda Bradford and Delores Russell; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces. nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon K. McGinnis. and two brothers, Robert and Bubbles.
Preston County Journal, Kingwood, WV; Jan 6, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted July 7, 2010
BRADLEY, Alger
LONACONING — Alger Bradley, 65, of Beechwood Street, died yesterday at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va. He had been in ill health for some time. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (McKenzie) Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of the Lonaconing Republican Club and the American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Leona (Grimes) Bradley; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Radick, Coatesville, Pa., and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Martinsburg; a son, Robert Bradley, Lonaconing; a step-son, William Grimes, Frostburg: four sisters, Miss Jennie Bradley and Mrs. Olive Kelly, both of Lonaconing; Mrs. Gene Eagen, Midland, and Mrs. Jerry Beeche, Cumberland: four brothers, Millard and Wilson Bradley, both of Lonaconing: Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, and Alex Bradley, Georgia, and 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m. and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, May 9, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Mrs. Freda Virginia Crowe Bradley
(Courtesy of Byron Schulten)
BRADLEY, Jennie
Lonaconing - Jennie Bradley, 80, died yesterday at Miner's Hospital, Frostburg. She was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Barbara (McKenzie) Bradley. She was a member of the Daughters of America, Royal Neighbors and Goodwill Fire Company Auxillary. Survivors include one son, Walter Bradley, Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry Beeche, Cumberland; Mrs. Olive Kelly, here; Mrs. Jean Eagan, Midland; four brothers, Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, W Va; Alex Bradley, Atlanta, GA; Millard and Wilson Bradley, Lonaconing; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday with Rev John McClain officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, March 10, 1970 - pg 6, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 11, 2010
BRADLEY, John McGimpsey
"John McGimpsey Bradley, 73, died yesterday at his home in Barton after an illness of a month. A native of Barton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marth (McGimpsey) Bradley and was a retired mine foreman. He retired in 1953 from the Althouse Coal Company. Mr. Bradley was a member of the Barton Town Council. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marcella (Footen) Bradley; three sons, James Bradley, Piedmont; Joseph Bradley, Washington, and Leo Bradley, Barton; four daughters, Mrs. Madeleine Miller and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Barton; Mrs. Michael Lannon, Piedmont, and Mrs. Cyril Burns, Baltimore; two brothers, Joseph Bradley and Dewey Bradley, both of Barton; and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the residence where services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Westernport."
"The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Sunday 17 Mar 1963
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009
BRADLEY, Millard
LONACONING - Millard (Goat) Bradley, 77, of Detmold Street, died yesterday at his residence. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (McKenzie) Bradley. His first wife, Barbara Ann (Beeman) Bradley, preceded him in death. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of James P. Love American Legion Post. Surviving are his widow, Marcella (Donald) Bradley; five daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Davis, Wiley Ford; Mrs. Robert Donaldson, Pekin; Mrs. Earl Stafford, here; Mrs. Richard Clark, Barton; and Miss Betty Lou Bradley, at home; four sons, Philmore Bradley, Conneaut, Ohio; Harvey Bradley, Ridgeley, W. Va.; Donald Bradley, here; William R. Bradley, Bowling Green; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Kelly, here, Mrs. Gene Egan, Midland; three brothers, Wilson Bradley, here; Alec Bradley, East Point, Ga., and Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, W. Va.; 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. John McClain will officiate and burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, March 26, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRADY, Mrs. Anna Moran
Frostburg, Oct 29—Mrs. Thomas Brady, aged 62 years, died at her home at 123 Centre street, yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, following one week's illness of heart disease. Before marriage she was Miss Annie Moran and had been a resident of Frostburg practically all her life. She was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church. Besides her husband, three sons, Edward and Clarence Brady, Pittsburgh; Frank Brady, this place; six daughters, Mrs. George Connars, Elkins, W. Va.; Mrs. Katharine McKenna, Mrs. Frank Powers, Mrs. Edward Smith, Mrs. Adam Kalbaugh and Miss Anna Brady, ail of Frostburg, and one sister, Mrs. Morgan, of Westernport, survive. Funeral services will be conducted from St. Michael's Catholic Church Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock by Rev James Quinn, with burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Monday, October 29, 1923 - pg 14, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 7, 2010
BRADY, Mrs. Anna Moran
Funeral of Mrs Thomas Brady
Frostburg. Nov. 1—The funeral of Mrs. Anna Brady, wife of Thomas Brady, who died Sunday morning at her home on Center street, following an illness of one week, was held Wednesday morning from Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Rev. James Quinn. pastor, celebrated the mass of requiem, and Father Scarpali, Barton, was present in the sanctuary.
Mrs. Mary Cronley sang "Ave Maria," and Miss Anna Comer sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" The funeral was largely attended. Burial was in Saint Michael's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, November 1, 1923 - pg 14, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 7, 2010
BRAFFORD, Vause
HARDY COUNTY NEWS - Vause, the 13 year old son of Jas Brafford, died recently at his home near Williamsport, of pneumonia. Another daughter is very ill with the same disease.
Keyser Tribune, June 2, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 21, 2010
BRAILER, Francis J.
MT. SAVAGE - Francis J. Brailer, 52, died yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital, Hagerstown, where he had been a patient since February 22. He had been in ill health the past three years. He was born in Baltimore, a son of the late Rose Ann Brailer. A retired spinner for Celanese Fibers Company, he was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his widow, Mary Jo (Malloy) Brailer; three daughters, Mrs. Bernadette Morgan, here; Mrs. Margaret Murphy, Rockville, and Miss Rose Marie Brailer, at home; three sons, Francis J. Brailer, Silver Spring; William P., Frostburg; and Michael E. Brailer, here, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received Saturday and Sunday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, April 8, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRAILER, Francis Jerome
MT. SAVAGE—Francis Jerome "Jerry" Brailer, 49, husband of Mrs. Alma (Williams) Brailer, died suddenly last night while working in the stores department at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant, Cumberland. Dr. H. V. Deming, deputy county medical examiner, said death was attributed to a heart condition. Mr. Brailer was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Brailer, Mt. Savage. Besides his widow, he leaves three children, Mary Brailer, at home; James Brailer, serving with the U. S. Army at Camp Lee, Va., and Mrs. Allen Robinson, Mt. Savage; five brothers, Thomas and Davis Brailer, Cumberland; Augustine Brailer, Silver Spring; Ambrose Brailer, Akron, Ohio, and Joseph Brailer, Mt. Savage; three sisters, Rose Brailer, at home; Margaret Brailer, Cresaptown, and Veronica Brailer, Mt. Savage, and one grandchild. The body is at the home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 4, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANDT, Howard B.
Howard B. Brandt, 60, of Ellerslie, Md., formerly of Bedford County, died Friday, December 21, in Ellerslie. He was born Sept. 20, 1891, in Dividing Ridge, where he made his home for many years, and was a son of the late Samuel and Margaret Saruer Brandt. He was married to the former Hazel Harris, who survives. He was employed by Kelly Springfield. Surviving in addition to his wife, are three children, Donald, Walter and Mrs. Bruce Ritchey, all of Ellerslie, and two step children, Robert Edwards and Mrs. Floyd Logsdon, also of Ellerslie; eight grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Albert Arnold, of Somerset. He was a member of the Evangelical Church. Funeral services Monday, Dec. 24 at 2:30 p. m. at Zeigler's Funeral Home, Hyndman, the Rev. Charles Raley officiating.
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, December 24, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANNON, Mrs. Leah V. Raupach
Mrs. Leah V. (Raupach) Brannon, 86, city, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born at Glencoe, Pa., she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Sumstine) Leydig. Mrs. Brannon was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Richard E. Brannon; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Petenbrink, 17 First Street; Mrs. Pauline Sheehe, 603 Piedmont Avenue, with whom Mrs. Brannon resided; Mrs. Norma Sterne, LaVale; Mrs. Dolly Hutson, city; a son, John W. Raupach; a brother, Benjamin Leydig, Hyndman, Pa.; and a sister, Mrs. Clara Bittner, LaVale; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. William Crawford. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Glencoe.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 9, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BRANNON, William Michael
MT. SAVAGE—William Michael (Mike) Brannon, 71, Washington, formerly of Mt. Savage, died yesterday in Prince Georges Hospital, Washington, where he was a patient 10 days following a heart attack. Born March 30, 1893 in Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late John William and Elizabeth (Farrell) Brannon. He was a husband of Frances (Rafferty) Brannon. Mr. Brannon had been residing in Washington 42 years. He was a retired employe of the Navy Ship Yard there. Surviving besides his widow are a son, Donald Brannon; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Benson, both of Washington; four brothers, Eugene and Joseph Brannon, Washington; Earl Brannon, Cumberland; and James Brannon, Mt. Savage; two sisters, Mrs. Madalyn Bell, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Mrs. John Deffenbaugh, Mt. Savage; and six grandchildren. Requiem mass and burial will be held in Washington Monday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANSON, Franklin J.
Franklin J. Brant, 68 years old, died at 6 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Raupach, at 1116 Race street, after an illness of about six weeks. He had been residing with his daughter since the death of his wife two years ago. He was a member of the Mount Lebanon Reformed Church in Somerset county. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Raupach of Connellsville, Mrs. Catherine Wagner of McKeesport; a son, Raymond of Hyndman, and four grandchildren. The funeral seivice will be conducted by Rev. C. George Shupe at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Johnson funeral home at Berlin, Somerset county, and interment will be made in the family plot at Mount Lebanon Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 13, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANSON, Mrs. Helen (Leslie)
Mrs. Helen L. Branson, 62, Fairgo, died yesterday, at Memorial Hospital where she had been admitted February 19. She had been in failing health for several years. Born in Baldwin, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Pearl (Reynolds) Leslie and was the widow of Samuel J. Branson, who died November 19, 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Wamsley, Lexington, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hott, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Goldie Nazelrod, city; four brothers, Charles Leslie, RD 5, city; Dewey Leslie, RD 1, Oakland; Woodrovv and Michael Leslie, Baltimore, and one grandchild. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home with Rev. Harold R. McClay Jr., pastor of Cresaptown United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 28, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BRANSON, Mrs. Laura A. (Abe)
Mrs. Laura A. Branson, 70, of Wiley Ford, W. Va., was found dead in bed early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Kimmell, 227 Springdale Street, with whom she had been staying for the past six weeks. Mrs. Branson had been in ill health for some time. The widow of the late David Branson, she was a native of Cumberland, a daughter of the late Philip and Annie (Largent) Abe. Besides Mrs. Kimmell, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Edith M. Whitacre, Wiley Ford; and Miss Esther M. Branson, Pittsburgh; four sons, Roy W. and Paul L. Branson, both of Wiley Ford; Samuel J. Branson, Baltimore, and Elmer P. Branson, Ridgeley; three brothers, Clayton Abe, city; Herbert Abe, Little Capon, W. Va., and Cleve Abe, Wiley Ford, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Twigg, city. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANSON, Samuel Joseph
Samuel Joseph Branson, 62, Sharp Street, Baltimore, died yesterday at South General Hospital there. Born in Cumberland he was the son of the late David and Laura (Abe) Branson. Surviving are his widow, Helen (Leslie) Branson; three brothers, Roy Branson, Short Gap; Elmer Branson, city; and Paul Branson, RD 1, Ridgeley; and three sisters, Mrs. Esther Kimmel, city; Mrs. Edith Whitacre, Wiley Ford; and Mrs. Madeline Rimini, Baltimore. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 20, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANT, Mrs. Agnes Mellina Ohler
OAKLAND- Mrs. Agnes Mellina Brant, 91, of RD 2, Swanton, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Friend, also of Swanton.
A daughter of the late George and Matilda (Bittner) Ohler, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delphia Brant. She was a member of the Glendale Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Joslin, and Mrs. Friend, both Swanton; two sons, John Brant, Swanton, and Walter Brant, Marianna, PA; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Tressler, Meyersdale, PA; one brother, George Ohler,
Meyersdale; 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home in Oakland where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m.
A service will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Gail Hixon officiating. Interment will be in the Thayerville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 29, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRANT, Melda B. Folk
Melda B. Brant, 87, of Meyersdale RD 4, died April 7, 1997, at her home. Born Nov. 6, 1909, in Elk Lick Township. A daughter of the late William A. and Emma S. (Livengood) Folk. Also preceded in death by a sister, Sally Lesnett, and 4 brothers: Lester, Floyd, Abraham and Orie Folk. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy E. Brant Sr., and these children: Blanche M. Irwin, Meyersdale; Roy E. Brant Jr., Saegertown; William C. Brant, Kingwood, Texas; John Brant, Grove City, Ohio, and Larry J. Brant, Fallston, Md. Also 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A sister of Margaret Lynn, Springs. A member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, where she was a member of the church choir and the Dorcas Sunday School Class. She served as a Republican committee woman from 1952-1989. She made numerous sacrifices during her life so that her sons could acquire a college education. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Randall Marburger officiating. Visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, April 8, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BRANT, Roy E.
Roy E. Brant, 84, of Meyersdale RD 4, died June 13, 1997, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 6, 1913, in Brothersvalley Twp. A son of the late Charles H. and Nancy (Tipton) Brant. Also preceded in death by his wife, the former Melda B. Folk, April 7, 1997. Survived by four sons: Roy E. Brant Jr., Saegertown, Pa.; William C. Brant, Kingwood, Texas; John W. Brant, Grove City, Ohio, and Larry J. Brant, Fallston, Md. Also 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother of James R. Brant, Garrett RD 1; Edna Llewellyn, Berlin RD 4, and Florence Rentzel, Gettysburg. Member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, where he served on the church council, property committee, Sunday School superintendent and was a member of the church choir. Retired Pennsylvania highway worker. Served as a Summit Township supervisor and Judge of Elections. He instilled work ethic in his sons by working alongside them to earn money for their college education. He also enjoyed playing softball, hunting and fishing with his sons. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Randall Marburger officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale. Arrangements by the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, June 17, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BRANT, Wilbert C.
MEYERSDALE - Wilbert C. (Jack) Brant, 57, of RD 2, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was a native of McKeesport and a son of the late Rufus E. and Ida M. (Bowman) Brant. He was employed as a railroad worker. Mr. Brant was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and of a Cumberland Masonic lodge. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Norman Faust, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Howard Burkley, RD 2, and a brother, John Brant, also of RD 2. Funeral Wednesday in Price Funeral Home. Rev. Earl Dobbs will officiate, and burial will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 27, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BRAV, Miss Emile Viole Anne
ELK GARDEN - Died at Elk Garden, W. Va., May 25, 1912, Emile Viole Anne, daughter of William and Almeda Brav, aged 22 years, 1 month, 14 days. The funeral was preached by Rev. L. C. Messick in the Nehtken Hill church, assisted by Revs. J. W. Shockey, W. W. White and Blake. The deceased was afflicted with consumption and displayed so much resignation and patience during her lingering illness that all hearts were drawn to her. She possessed a sweet Christian spirit. The flower girls were Misses Bertie Kings, Venda Blackburn, Grace Aronhalt, Velma Wilson. The pall bearers were John Kenney, Blake Dixon, Ernie Simmons, Ed Clark, Wm Arnold, Earle White. Interment in Nethken Hill cemetery.
Keyser Tribune, May 31, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010
BRAZNELL, Mrs. Ella
LONACONING — Mrs. Ella Braznell, 81, of Lonaconirig, died yesterday at the Kyle Nursing Home. A native of the area, she was a daughter, of the late Albert and Mary Ann (Holder) and was the widow of Benjamin Braznell. Mrs. Braznell was a member of the Pythian Sisters. Her only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Pythian Sisters will conduct a service tomorrow at 7:15 p. m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, November 23, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010
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