CRABLE, Frank P Frank P. Crable died in South Cumberland, Monday, May 13, aged 55 years.  He was a native of Mann Township.  His mother taught the old No. 10 school (now Fletcher) in Monroe Township, 60 years ago.  She was the first female teacher in that township.  His body was buried at Lonaconing, Md. Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pa., May 17, 1918 (Courtesy of Shirley Beckner Duke)     CRABLE, Mrs. Jennie Joan Shontz Lonaconing, June 18 - Mrs. Jennie Joan Crable, 60, wife of Sherman Crable, died today at her home, Church Street.  Death was attributed to injuries suffered in an automobile accident-eight years ago. Mrs. Crable was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to Lonaconing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shontz, when she was 2 years old.  Besides her husband, she is survived by five children, Mrs. Harry Beckner, Westernport, Mrs. Cecelia Jones, Mrs. Lester Camp, James and William Crable, all of Lonaconing.  She also leaves twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Crable was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. 'unknown newspaper'   {death was June 18, 1938} (Courtesy of Shirley Beckner Duke) [same as above with source and date noted] CRABLE, Mrs. Jennie Joan Shontz "Mrs. Jennie Joan Crable, 60, wife of Sherman Crable, died today at her home Church street. Death was attributed to injuries suffered in an automobile accident eight years ago. Mrs. Crable was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to Lonaconing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shontz, when she was two years old. Besides her husband, she is survived by five children, Mrs. Harry Beckner, Westernport, Mrs. Cecelia Jones, Mrs. Lester Camp, James and William Crable, all of Lonaconing. She also leaves twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Crable was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church." "Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland 19 Jun 1938 Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted May 22, 2010   CRABLE, Sherman George Lonaconing, July 18. - Sherman George Crable, 67, died at his home on Island Street, Friday afternoon due to heart trouble.  Son of the late Jennie (Schaeffer) Crable and Frank Crable, he was born in Mt. Salvage.  For 35 years Mr. Crable has resided in Lonaconing, and was employed by the C. & P. Railroad. Surviving children are: Mrs. Harry Beckner, Westernport; Mrs. Celia Jones, Mrs. Lester Kamp, James Crable and William Crable, all of Lonaconing; one sister Mrs. Sadie Lyons, Cumberland; one brother, Vernon Crable, Westernport, and fifteen grandchildren. The body will be at the home of his son William Crable, Island Street.  Funeral rites will be held Monday morning at the St Mary's Catholic Church, by Rev. Father Vontaine, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. 'unknown newspaper'   {death was July 17, 1942} (Courtesy of Shirley Beckner Duke)     CRABTREE, Alfred W. Alfred W. Crabtree, 68, of 4491/2 Columbia Street, died this morning in Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted Wednesday. Born at Cash Valley, he was the son of the late Alva T. and Elemina (Getson) Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. He was retired four years ago from the B&O Railroad as yardmaster with 40 years service and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen 440. Surviving are his widow, Alice (Arnold) Crabtree; five daughters, Mrs. Virginia Achter, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Jane Washington, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Donna Kinney, Bessamer, Ala.; Mrs. Rebecca Olsen, Hillcrest Heights, Md.; Miss Debora Crabtree of the Virgin Islands; five sons, Richard Crabtree, address unknown; James Wright and Thomas Crabtree, both of this city; Marion Crabtree, 0kinawa; and Garland Crabtree, Isle of Palms, S.C. Also, four sisters, Mrs. Goldie Peebles, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Edna Wiltrout, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Marie Stevens, Baltimore; and Mrs. Madeline Beal, Pompano Beach, Fla.; four brothers, Chester and Carl Crabtree, both of Corriganville; Edward Crabtree, Breezewood, Pa.; and Robert Crabtree, Akron, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 22, 1972 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CRABTREE, Mrs. Alice C. Arnold Mrs. Alice C. Crabtree, 66, of 449 1/2 Columbia Street, died yesterday in Reevesville, S.C., while visiting a son, Garland L. Crabtree. A native of Thomas, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Lewis W. and Mary E. (Hebb) Arnold, and was the widow of Alfred W. Crabtree. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Also surviving are three other sons, James I. Wright, city; Marion A. Crabtree, Rockville, and Thomas W. Crabtree, city; four daughters, Mrs. Jane Ann Washington of Honolulu, Hawaii; Mrs. Donna C. Shoemaker, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Rebecca C. Olson, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and Miss Deborah L. Crabtree, Gaithersburg; two brothers, Floyd Arnold, Morgantown, and Garland Arnold, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Bramble, Hagerstown; Mrs. Dorothy Griffith, Rockledge, Fla.; Mrs. Betty Griffith, Royal Oak, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Kight Funeral Home, where friends will be received tomorrow and Monday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. The Cumberland News, November 22, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CRABTREE, Mrs. Martha Bertha Gerlach Mrs. Martha Bertha Crabtree, 74, wife of M. Percy Crabtree, 555 Maryland Street, LaVale, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where she was admitted December 6 after suffering a heart attack. Born in LaVale, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Lindeman) Gerlach. Mrs. Crabtree was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, Harold W. Crabtree, LaVale; a brother, Walter Gerlach, LaVale; a sister, Mrs. Oscar Hansel, New Port Richey, Fla.; and five grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the funeral home by Rev. George A. Hazen, pastor of Zion Church, and interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Cash Valley Road. The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 5, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 22, 2009     CRABTREE, Mrs. Mary Mrs. Mary Crabtree, 87, of RD 1, Cash Valley Road, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital where she was admitted November 17. She had been ill one week. Born in Allegany County, Mrs. Crabtree was a member of the Corriganville Methodist Church. Her husband, Thomas Crabtree, died in 1964. Surviving are five sons, Alfred Crabtree, city; Chester Crabtree, Corriganville; Carl Crabtree, Cash Valley Road; Edward Crabtree, of Breezewood, Pa., and Robert Crabtree of Akron, Ohio. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. James Peebles, of Akron; Mrs. Floyd Wiltrout, Cash Valley Road; Mrs. Chester Stevens, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Lawrence Beal, of Pompano Beach, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received front 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there Sunday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Milton Benny, pastor of the Corriganville Methodist Church. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Cumberland News, November 26, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 30, 2010     CRABTREE, Thomas Alvie Thomas Alvie Crabtree, 82, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. He had been in failing health the past several years. Mr. Crabtree retired seven years ago as B & 0 watchman at Bedford Street crossing. He and his wife, the former Mary E. Getson, would have celebrated their 62d wedding anniversary in November. He was a member of Corriganville Methodist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by five sons, Alfred Crabtree, city; Chester Crabtree, Corriganville; Carl Crabtree, Cash Valley Road; Edward Crabtree, Breezewood, Pa., and Robert Crabtree, Akron, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. James Peebles, Akron; Mrs. Floyd Wiltrout, Cash Valley Road; Mrs. Chester Stevens, Baltimore, and Mrs. Lawrence Beal, Frostburg; two brothers, Leslie Crabtree, city; Percy Crabtree, LaVale; 19 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Richard C. Chambers. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 15, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CRAHAN, Mrs. Josephine Dailey MRS. THOMAS F. CRAHAN - Westernport, Md - July 22 - Mrs. Josephine Crahan, 32, formerly of here, wife of Dr. Thomas F. Crahan, died at the United States Marine Hospital, Kirkwood, Missouri, last midnight. A native of this place, she was daughter of Mrs. Clara Dailey, Westernport, and the late John W. Dailey. She was a graduate of St. Peter's High school here and the nurse's training school of Georgetown hospital, Washington, and was a member of the Catholic church. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by one daughter, Ann Marie Crahan, at home; one brother, Michael Dailey, and one sister, Mrs. Clarence McBee, Westernport. The body will be brought to the home of her brother, Michael Dailey, 80 Main St, tomorrow evening. The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 11, 1941 - pg 13, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted June 6, 2010   CRAHAN, Mrs. Josephine Dailey MRS. THOMAS F CRAHAN - Westernport, Md, July 14 - Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Dailey Crahan, 33, wife of Dr. Thomas F. Crahan, Kirkwood, Missouri, who died Thursday at the U S Marine Hospital at Kirkwood, were held yesterday morning from St. Peter's Catholic Church with requiem high mass. Monsignor Rev. A Scarpati, pastor, officiated. Rev Victor Dowgiallo was in the sanctuary. Interment was in the church cemetery. The pall bearers were: Charles Laughlin, Patrick Healy, Hally Walker, Carr Getty, Michael Fahey, Thomas Haran. Flowerbearers: Joseph and Leo Kelly, Richard, Leo and Emmett Ryan. Among those attending were: Dr. Thomas F. Crahan and daughter, Ann Marie, Kirkwood, Mo; Mrs. Christopher J. Crahan, Christopher J. Crahan, Jr, John and Ann Crahan, Brockton, Mass; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. O'Toole, Miss Dorothy Fisher, Mrs. G. T. Costello, Miss Myrtle Costello, Miss Josephine Callahan, Miss Mary Solomon and Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Washington; Mrs Nellie Meaks, Miss Vivian Park, Massilion, Ohio; Mrs Regina Smith, William H Parks, Mrs George and Mrs Mary Everhart, Akron, Ohio; John Kelly and Mrs. Michael Shontze, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Kelly, Leon, Joseph and Mary Margaret Kelly, Mrs. Joseph Glorious, Maurice Lee and Francis Lee, Frostburg; Mrs. Kate O'Rourke, Barton; Mrs. John Dorsey and Mrs. Gerald Savage, Keyser. The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 15, 1941 - pg 4, col 9 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted June 6, 2010     CRAMER, Mrs. Mary Nicholson Somerset, September 18 - Mary, wife of Jeremiah Cramer, a well known farmer of Maple Grove, died a day or two ago from acute gastric affections, and was interred yesterday afternoon at the Fairview cemetery near Mt. Pleasant. The deceased was aged ?2, and is survived by a husband and six children. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 19, 1907 [maiden name was Nicholson] (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted January 10, 2010     CRANE, Mrs. Lona Feather Oakland, Md., Feb. 28 - Mrs. Lona Feather Crane, 72, of Highland Cottage, Terra Alta, died Tuesday afternoon at Chimney Corner. Mrs. Crane was the operator for many years of Highland Cottage and was the daughter of  the late Michael E. and Mary Albright Feather. She is survived by one brother, Bert Feather, Pittsburgh; one sister, Mrs. T. E. Horner, Irwin, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Russell L. Smith, Oakland and Mrs. Willard McCulley, Pittsburgh, and three grandchildren, William, Barbara and Robert Smith, Oakland. Services will be conducted tomorrow at the Methodist Church in Terra Alta by. Rev. Hugh E. Wells. Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 28, 1941; page 13. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)     CRAWFORD, Mrs. Anna Gertrude Clitz AMARANTH, Pa. - Mrs. Anna Gertrude Crawford, 53, wife of Emory Guy Crawford, died Friday at her home here. A native of Somerset county, she was a daughter of the late Noah nd Belle Clitz. She was a member of the Amaranth Church of the Brethren. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cathleen M. Jones, St. Thomas, Pa.; Miss Frances Crawford, Lemoyrie, Pa., and Miss Dolores Crawford, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Cushwa, Mrs. Ruth Shroyer and Mrs. Grace Kennell, all of Somerset county; two brothers, Harvey and Charles Clitz, also of Somerset county, and two grandchildren. Services were conducted today in the Amaranth Church of the Brethren by Rev. Daniel Vickers. Interment was in the church cemetery.     The Cumberland Evening Times, March 12, 1956 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso))     CRAWFORD, Mrs. Armetha Mae Haenftling Mrs. Armetha Mae Crawford, 45, of 209 West Second Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted. She had been in health for some time. Born in Orleans Crossroads, W. Va., she was a daughter of Mrs. Emma (Appel) Haenftling and the late Gilbert E. Haenftling. She is also survived by her husband, Robert L. Crawford Sr.; a son, Robert L. Crawford Jr., Newport, R. I.; two daughters, Mrs. Victor Merkel, city and Mrs. Willis Bayless, Markham, Illinois; two brothers, Robert Haenftling, Baltimore; and Ralph Haenftling of New Jersey; five sisters, Mrs. Irene Collins, Mrs Margaret Buzzard, Mrs. Gladys Poland, Mrs. Augusta Durbin and Mrs. Frances Bergman, all of city, and five grandchildren The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p. m today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Friday at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Douglas R. Potter will officiate, and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland News, October 19, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CREAMER, Miss Catherine MIDLAND — Miss Catherine Creamer, a native of Midland, died yesterday in Washington. She was a daughter of the late Richard and Rose (McVeigh) Creamer of Midland. Surviving are four sisters, Miss Mary Creamer, Mrs. James Rodgers, Alexandria, Va., Mrs. George San Fellippo, Mrs..Chester Cusick, Washington; and two brothers, John Creamer, Washington and Richard Creamer, Philadelphia. The body is at the Ryan Funeral Home, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington. Requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. in Washington. Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Saturday, December 18, 1965 - pg 4, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted March 28, 2010     CREAMER, Cornelius V. TUNNELTON, W. Va.-Cornelius Vincent Creamer, 78, died at Grafton City Hospital Wednesday. Born in Midland, Md., he was a son of the late Patrick(sic) and Mary Ellen (Manning) Creamer. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Midland. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Ella Creamer, and the following step-children, Harry Conley, Artemus. Pa.; Joseph Conley, of here; Mrs. Ora Kemper and Mrs. Betty Cessna, both of Ridgeley, and Mrs. Virginia Cessna, Levels. A requiem mass was celebrated this morning at the Tunnelton Catholic Church with Rev. John H. Hanley as celebrant. Burial was in Howesville Catholic Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, December 23, 1955 - pg 9, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted April 3, 2010     CREAMER, John A Card of Thanks. The family of John Creamer, who died at his home in Midland on Jan. 20th, takes this method of thanking the many friends who assisted them during his illness and death.  R J Creamer Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, February 5, 1909 - pg 9, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted March 28, 2010     CREAMER, Richard Midland, Md., Dec. 15.— Richard Creamer a well known citizen of Midland died yesterday morning in Washington, D C. Mr. Creamer was born in the London, England and came to this country when a little boy. He married Miss Rose McVeigh. Mr. Creamer went to Washington in October to visit his sons and daughters and their families. While there he secured a position, at which he worked until last Saturday when he was taken ill. He was a member of 3 Society of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The body arrived at the home here last night. He is survived by the following children: John, Katie, Mary, Margaret, Rosaline, Anna Freda and Richard; two sisters, Mrs. John O'Rourke, Midland and Mrs. Bernard McGreevy, Cumberland, and two brothers, John and Neil of Austin, W. Va. The funeral will be Saturday morning at 9:30 with high requeim mass at St. Joseph's Catholic church with interment in St. Michaels Cemetery, Frostburg. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, December 15, 1922 - pg 9, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted March 28, 2010     CREEGAN, Ann Elizabeth Kenny "Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Creegan, 81, widow of Patrick J. Creegan, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 521 Patterson avenue, following an illness of ten days. She celebrated her last birthday one week ago today. Born in England, Mrs. Creegan was a daughter of the late Simon and Margaret (Cavanaugh) Kenny, natives of Ireland. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. Surviving are two sons, Patrick J. Creegan, deputy collector of the United States Bureau of Internal Revenue, and John T. Creegan, both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. James E. Porter, of Green Belt, Md.; Mrs. John F. Foley, this city; and Mrs. William J. Holland, of Turtle Creek, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Carroll, this city, and Miss Sarah Kenny, of Halethorpe, Md.; 19 grandchildren and one great grandson. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's church. Interment will be in the church cemetery." "Sunday Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 23 Jun 1946 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted December 26, 2009     CREEGAN, Mrs. Elizabeth Creegan Burial MIDLAND A requiem mass for Mrs. Elizabeth Creegan, 77, former resident who died Tuesday in Georgetown Hospital, Washington, was celebrated this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rev. John Buckley, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Basbairn, Joseph Ellis, Poland Ellis, Louis Nasser, Anthony Francis, and Joseph Habeeb. Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Friday - March 27, 1953 - Page 24 (Courtesy of Bob Thompson) Posted July 22, 2010     CREEGAN, Mrs. Joanna Alice Cunningham "Frostburg, Md., - Mrs. Patrick J. Creegan, aged 34, Midland, died at the Miners Hospital yesterday afternoon, after giving birth to a son in the morning. The child is living. Surviving is her husband and one son; three brothers, Michael and Hugh Cunningham, Midland, Patrick Cunningha,, Swissvale, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Anne Coleman, Mrs. Mary Dorsey, and Mrs. William Byrnes, all of MIdland. Her mother, Mrs. John Cunningham, died last night at Midland." Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Thur 15 May 1930 NOTE: nee Joanna Alice CUNNINGHAM (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted September 5, 2009     CREEGAN, Terence "Midland, Md., Jan 9. Terence Creegan, aged 67 years, died at Miners Hospital, Frostburg, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, following an illness of pneumonia. Mr. Creegan made his home here with his brother, Michael Creegan. He is survived by three brothers, James Creegan, Osage, Kansas; Peter Creegan, Detroit, Mich., and Michael Creegan, Midland. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning with requiem high mass at St. Joseph's Church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg." "Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 9 Jan 1931 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted September 5, 2009     CRICHTON, Mrs. Margaret Muir   "Tuesday night last at 10 o'clock, Mrs. Lawson Crichton, a former resident of Lonaconing, died at the West Penn Hospital, East Pittsburgh, following an operation a few days ago consequent upon a protracted illness. She became worse and her condition was deemed so serious that the operation was advised at once. Before her marriage Mrs. Crichton was Miss Margaret Muir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Muir, former residents of Lonaconing. With her husband she removed to East Pittsburgh about six years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, John, also by the following brothers and sisters: Edward, John and Ellis Muir, of Plymouth, Pa.; Mrs. Sam P, Stewart, of Lonaconing; Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. James Jones, Mrs. Morris Rollings, and Miss Pearl Muir, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Muir, of Plymouth, Pa. The funeral will take place in East Pittsburgh today. Mr. Crichton, who was prominent among the younger citizens, and a leading member of Good Will Fire Company, and other organizations, is a son of the late John Crichton, on Douglas avenue, where his widowed mother and family still reside. He had the sympathy of a large number of friends in his hour of sad bereavement." "Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 28 Aug 1914 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) (Posted September 14, 2009)     CRIDER, John E. (also WILKINS, Jacob) Jno E. Crider and Jacob Wilkins, Jr. were struck and instantly killed by lightning, while working in a buckwheat field on Branch mountain, near Moorefield W. Va. The two horses they were using, were also killed. Amos Morral, of Onego, Pendleton County, W Va, had fourteen head of cattle killed by lightning. Keyser Tribune, July 14, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 21, 2010     CRISMAN, A. WHITE POST VA  – On July 31, A. Chrisman, aged 63 years, died here.  The funeral was held on Fri at Meade Memorial Church.  He is survived by a widow and six children. Keyser Tribune, July 12, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010     CRITCHFIELD, Marion P. Somerset, June 18 - Marion P. Critchfield, 49, died Tuesday afternoon in Community Hospital following an operation. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Nellie Pyle Critchfield, and two brothers and two sisters. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Thursday, June 18, 1936 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CRITES, Son of Streit HARDY COUNTY - A son of Streit Crites dropped dead in the road one day last week. Mr Crites sent the boy back to get a wagon wheel which fell off the wagon and as he did not return Mr. Crites went back and found him lying in the road dead. He was about 18 years of age.  Moorefield Examiner of 6th Keyser Tribune, June 14, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010     CRITTON, Miss Deborah HAMPSHIRE COUNTY -   Miss Deborah Critton died at her home at Forks of Capon, Hampshire Co., W. Va., at an advanced age. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Joseph Deare, Paw Paw W Va. Keyser Tribune, June 14, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010     CROSBY, Mrs. Margaret Echard MOUNT PLEASANT, Mar. 12 - Mrs. Margaret Echard Crosby, 52 years old, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home at West Overton. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Church of God and leaves her husband, John A. Crosby, and the following children: Clarence with the armed forces in the Philippines and Mrs. Edith Krupp, Dorothy, Eleanor, John, Jr., Jean, Charles and Darl Lee, all at home. She also leaves her father, Simon Echard, of East Scottdale, and the following brothers and sisters: William and Webster Echard of Scottdale, Mrs. Daisy Rutherford of Wheeling, W. Va., Mrs. Georgia DcWalt and Robert of East Scottdale, Mrs. Laura Miller of West Overton, Mrs. Lillie Moorehead of Uhrichsville, Ohio, Oliver of Cleveland, Ohio, Albert with the U. S. armed forces and Mrs. Ruth Myers of North Scottdale. Friends will be received at the home where the service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. V. O. Barnhart, pastor of the Church of God. Burial will be made in Mount Pleasant cemetery. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 12, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   CROSS, John John Cross, 83, formerly of Barton, died at 7 p.m. yesterday at the home of his daughter, Miss Jessie Cross, R.N., Ford-Deal Apartments, Glenn St. He was a native of Tollcross, Scotland, and came to the United States about 40 years ago. He is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ralph Casteel, Keyser, WV, and four sons, John and George Cross, Meyersdale, PA; Alex, of Barton, and Matthew Cross, Brooklyn, NY. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Knights of Pythias. The body will be taken this afternoon to the home of his son in Barton. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Barton Presbyterian Church, Cumberland. Interment will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow. The Cumberland Times May 16, 1937 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted July 31, 2009     CROSTEN, Sandra L.  LAVALE — Sandra “Sandy” L. Crosten, 60, of Cash Valley Road, LaVale, died Friday at her residence. Born May 12, 1942, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Koelker Sr. and Ada (Layman) Koelker. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles “Jake” Koelker, Robert W. Koelker, and Joseph H. Koelker Jr.; and four sisters, Doris May, Marie McGlinchy, Imogene Stiles, and Betty Lou Whitford. Mrs. Crosten was the last immediate survivor of her family. She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Crosten Sr.; one daughter, Kelly Shaffer and husband William, Mount Savage; four sons, Wayne Crosten and fiancee Hilda Hensel, Springfield, W.Va., Jeffrey Crosten Sr. and wife Sandy, Hyndman, Pa., Michael Crosten and wife Becky, Cumberland, and Charles “Chuck” Crosten and girlfriend, Betty Porter, Hyndman; two stepchildren, Charles Crosten Jr., Florida, and Sharon Woods, Baltimore; a sister-in-law, Mary Koelker, Cumberland; several nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Tina Simmons and Mary Ann Skidmore. Her most precious gifts were her grandchildren, Katie, Jeffrey, Samantha, Jordyn, Haley, and Kamron Crosten. They were the joys of her life, along with her little dog, “Baby.” Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene St., Cumberland, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral service will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Diane Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 111 S. George St., Cumberland, MD 21502. Cumberland Times-News, November 23, 2002     Back to Obituaries