KIDD, Mrs. Grace Riley Mountain Lake Park, MD Aug 8 Mrs. Grace Riley Kidd, 61 died at the home of Mrs. Kiser on Saturday morning. She was a daughter of the late John George and Ellen Biggs Riley. Surviving brothers and sisters are D. H. Riley and Luther J. Riley, Pleasant Valley; Mrs. James D. Harvey, Mrs. I. N. Shillingburg, near White Church; Mrs. Emma Bowers, Swanton. She was a member of the Methodist White Church for about 50 years, from which funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Garrett Evans. Interment was in the church cemetery. ["The home of Mary Kiser" was the Kiser Nursing Home, located in Mt. Lake Park, MD and was owned and operated by my grandmother, Mary Margaret Murphy Kiser. Mary was an RN, trained in obstetrics. She also assisted in the delivery of many babies who were born at the nursing home, before Garrett County had a hospital. p.a.t.] Cumberland Evening Times Aug 8, 1941 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted August 1, 2009       Joseph T. Kidwell KIDWELL, Joseph T. Frostburg- Joseph T. Kidwell, 48, died this morning at his home, 54 Ormond Street. Employed as a foreman in the spinning department at the Amcelle plant of the Celanese Fibers Company.  Mr. Kidwell died after arriving home from work this morning. Born at Eckhart, he was a son of Mrs. Janet (Gracie) Kidwell and the late John Kidwell.  He held membership in First Methodist Church and Mountain Lodge 99, AF. & AM. Surviving besides his mother are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Twigg Kidwell; two sons, Joseph Kidwell, Midland, and Eugene Kidwell, at home; two daughters, Miss Joan Kidwell, at home, and Mrs. Willliam Kamauff, Frostburg; two brothers, John L. Kidwell, Frostburg and Thomas Kidwell, Shreveport, La.; tow sisters, Mrs. Charles Stewart and Miss Rachael Kidwell, both of Eckhart, and three grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home after 2 p.m. tomorrow. Cumberland Evening Times Sept 12, 1963 (Courtesy of Dave Gracie)     KIEM, Mrs. Anna Arnold A wire message says that Mrs Anna Kiem (nee Arnold), of Salisburg Pa, died last Sat and would be buried Mon.  She has been poorly for some time with apoplexy and heart trouble.  She is survived by six sons and one daughter.  She was a sister to Peter Arnold, who is the only survivor of the family.  Keyser Tribune, July 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010 KIEM, Mrs. Anna Arnold Anna, the mother of Dr P S Kiem, died at her home at Salisburg Pa, Sat, July 20, 1912, at an advanced age.  The interment took place on Mon following.  Dr Kiem was at his mother’s bedside several weeks before she died.  She was an estimable woman.  Keyser Tribune, July 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010   KIFER, Michael Michael Kifer, 77 years old, a veteran of the Civil War and a well known resident of Somerset, died on Tuesday evening at his home. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Saylor Kifer, and the following children: Mrs. Frank ______, Mrs. Daniel Miller, Mrs. George Darr, Mrs. Roger Glessner, all of Somerset; William P., of Johnstown; Charles of Sand Patch; Mrs. Grace Emert of Pittsburg; and Mrs. Milton Young, of Johnstown. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 11, 1916 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIFER, Mrs. Stella M. Hutzell Mrs. Stella M. Kifer, 79, of 93 Henderson Avenue, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Born in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Dora (Henry) Hutzell. Mrs. Kifer's husband John preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Eugene S. Kifer, Willard, Ohio; Elmer R. Kifer, Hancock; and Melvin T. Kifer, this city; three daughters, Mrs. Madeline Hannas, Wiley Ford; Mrs. Mae Smith, city; Mrs. Alvania Slusher, Hopewell, Va.; a brother, Elmer Hutzell, Mt. Savage; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Shaffer, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Nina Browning, Mrs. Edith Dawson, Mrs. Elva Shaffer, all of Hyndman; and Mrs. Janet Browning, Ellerslie; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where a service will be conducted today at 1 p.m. by Rev. Orville T. Swartley. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland News, January 25, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KIGHT, John The body of John Kight, who was killed in Trotter mines, near Connellsville, Pa., was shipped to Piedmont, W. Va., Wednesday. Mr. Kight was one of the most trusted employees of the company in the service of which he had been for 27 years. Superintendent P.J. Tormay and Constable and Mrs. Roland accompanied the body to Piedmont. He was related to the well known Kight family of Piedmont and Westernport. Keyser Tribune, October 20, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KIGHT, Mrs. Pauline W. Lewis TERRA ALTA - Mrs. Pauline W. Kight, 56, of Mt. Lake Park, died Thursday in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morantown. A native of Sines, Md., she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Sarah M. (Sines) Lewis. Mrs. Kight was a member of the Corinth Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband, George A. Kight; two sons, Robert W. Kight, Kingwood, and Fred E. Kight, Corinth; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Jean Stottlemyer and Mrs. Sarah Catherine James, both of Oakland, three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Atkinson, here; Mrs. Ruth Lloyd, Mt. Lake Park; and Mrs. Ruby Moyers, Kingwood; six brothers, Daily Lewis, address unknown; Robert T. Lewis, Morgantown; Worthy A. Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind.; Henry George Lewis, Portsmouth, Va.; Claude E. Lewis, Hopemont and Paul W. Lewis, Crellin; three grandchildren and 14 step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fike-Watson Funeral Home here from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Corinth Pentecostal Church by Rev. Elmer W. Elliott and Rev. Paul Poland. Intermetn will be in Terra Alta Cemetery. SOURCE: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; January 16, 1975; page 22. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti) Posted April 25, 2010     KIMBLE, Andrew MOUNT STORM  April 18, 1911 - Andrew Kimble, the noted teamster and a very aged man, was found dead yesterday along the road near Difficult bridge. He was hauling a load of ties and it is supposed he was sleeping when the wagon ran off the road, and upset, throwing the cross ties on Mr. Kimble and mashing him to death. The sad news was such a shock to his daughter, who kept house for him that she broke down completely. Besides the daughter at home, the deceased had two sons living near Oakland and a married daughter living in Pennsylvania. Keyser Tribune, April 21, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KIMBLE, Andrew Andy Kimble, an old teamster was instantly killed Monday at Difficult Creek, in Grant County, by his wagon going over a 30-foot bank. It was loaded with crossties and he was frightfully crushed. The team was torn loose from the load and escaped. Kimble had been hauling lumber and ties to Gormania from different points on Alleghany ever since the W. Va. C&P railroad first entered that wilderness, near thirty years ago. Keyser Tribune, April 21, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KIMBLE, Miss Susan Miss Susan Kimble, aged about 60 years, died Sunday night at her home near Upper Tract of typhoid fever. Interment took place Monday at the Charley Alt cemetery. Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010   KIMMEL, Edward B. Edward B. Kimmel of Berlin RD 1, died Thursday, Jan. 29, at his late residence. He was born September 17, 1870, and reached the age of 78 years, four months and three days. He was the youngest son of the late Josiah and Susan (Glessner) Kimmel and spent his life on the farm formerly owned by his parents. His wife, Melissa Schrock Kimmel, preceded him in death eleven years. Mr. Kimmel was a faithful member of the Brethren Church in Berlin for sixty-six years. He was a brother of the late Rev. J. L. Kimmel of Indiana, one of the leading ministers of the church. He was a prosperous farmer and leaves to mourn his passing five sons, Gideon, Pius and Ernest Kimmel, Berlin RD 1; Daniel Kimmel, Somerset, and Harry Kimmel, Stoystown, and one daughter, Miss Bernice Kimmel. Funeral services were held in the Berlin Brethren Church, Sunday at 2:30 p.m., with his pastor, the Rev. Percy C. Miller, officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Berlin, under direction of Johnson & Son. Meyersdale Republican, January 27, 1949 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIMMEL, W. Elmer ROCKWOOD, Aug. 10 — W. Elmer Kimmel, 81, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Pritts, at Rockwood, R. D. 1. The son of the late John and Mollie Snyder Kimmel, he was born August 26, 1865. His wife, Mrs. Nora Shaulis Kimmel, died in 1943. Surviving children are Mrs. Floyd Williams of Mokeno, Illinois; Mrs. Elmer Pritts of Rockwood, R. D. 1; James, of Hooversville; Harry, of Somerset, R. D. 2; Clyde, of Somerset, R. D. 3; Charles, of Johnstown, and Mrs. James Heist of Honolulu. There are also 21 grandchildren, one brother, Simon of Somerset, R. D. 3, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Baker, of Somerset, R. D. 2. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 10, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIMMEL, Zachariah T. Zachariah T. Kimmel, 87, one of the best known residents of Berlin, Somerset county, died Tuesday at his home. For 13 years, he was a school teacher and later was an employee of the Revenue Department. He served as postmaster at Berlin. At one time he conducted a general store. Deceased, who was native of Somerset county, being born in Stonycreek township October 12, 1848, a son of Jefferson and Julia Musser Kimmel, is survived by two children, Captain Don M. Kimmel, leader of Company D Band, 110th Regiment, and Mrs. P. B. Baker of Berlin, and one sister, Mrs. Jane Ringler of Stonycreek township. His wife, Mrs. Harriet Suder Kimmel, died 15 years ago. The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 13, 1936 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIMMEL, George Samuel The parents of a local soldier who had been reported missing in action were notified yesterday that their son was killed July 12 in Vietnam. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Kimmell of 313 Arch Street, received word that their son, Pfc. George Samuel Kimmell, was killed while on a combat operation when enemy forces were enountered. The young soldier, who was 21, was attached to Company A Second Battalion, First Infantry Division. A 1968 graduate of Fort Hill High School, he enlisted in the Army on January 13 and had been in Vietnam about two months. Besides his father and mother, Ethel Pearl (Branson) Kimmell, he is survived by two brothers, Jess L. and Richard D. Kimmell, city; three half-brothers, Curtis Yost, Eckhart; Conrad Yost, city, and Bernard Yost, Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Mrs. Edna P. White, Lake Gordon, Pa., and Mrs. Mary F Deffinbaugh, city. The body will be returned to thc Scarpelli Funeral Home. The Cumberland News, August 12, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KINES, William E. William E. Kines, 76, a former resident of Virginia Avenue, died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Gilbert, 4480 Fulton Road, Cleveland, Ohio, where he had resided the past several months. A native of Grafton, he was a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad clerk. Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, William E. Kines Jr., Ridgeley; another daughter, Mrs. Pauline Niland, Cambridge, Ohio; four step-sons, William C., Clarence A. Emerick, and Alfred E. Emerick, city, and Earl L. Emerick, Fairgo; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joseph L. Brant, Little Orleans, and Mrs. William N. Northcraft, Wadsworth, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Effie Ehis, Phillippi, W. Va. Services will be held tomorrow at the Scarpelli Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Vespa, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, Elder Street, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Pa. The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 4, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KING, Marion Louise Neder MOUNT SAVAGE - Marion Louise King, 92, of Mount Savage, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the WMHS-Braddock Campus. Born April 17, 1917 in Mount Savage, Marion was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Neder and Maryann (Lemmert) Neder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gregory King; four brothers; three sisters; and one son-in-law, Gary McKenzie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. King was a homemaker. She was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church and the Sodality, Mt. Savage. Surviving are two sons, Arthur King and wife Mary, Cumberland and Joseph King and wife Sandra, Centerville, Pa.; one daughter, Mary Louise McKenzie, Mt. Savage; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Savage, on Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Ty Hullinger as celebrant. Interment will be in the Saint Patrick's Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at durstfuneralhome.com http://www.durstfuneralhome.com April 21, 2009, Cumberland Times-News (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted January 10, 2010     KING, Patrick Edward  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Florentine and two children, 536 Columbus Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Jenkins, Cleveland, attended the requiem mass and reburial yesterday in Elkins, W. Va., for S-1C Patrick Edward King who was killed at Leyte, Philippine Islands on Christmas Day 1944. Mrs. Florentine and Mrs. Jenkins are sisters of Seaman King." "Sunday Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 5 Sep 1948 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 15, 2009     KING, Mrs. Sara Hershberger Final rites for Mrs. Sara King, 83, who died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Vernon Maust, Springs, Pa., after an illness of five weeks, were held yesterday afternoon in Springs Mennonite Church by Rev. Roy Otto and Rev. Ross Speicher. Burial was in the church cemetery. Born September 15, 1867, in Springs, Mrs. King was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Eliza (Folk) Hershberger. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons, Clarence C. King, East Pittsburgh; Olen H. King, Brownsville, Pa.; Walter King, East McKeesport, Pa., and; Daniel King, Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Olive Hardesty, Fort Hill, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Lohr, Turtle Creek, Pa., and Mrs. Mildred Teets and Mrs. Edna Maust, Springs; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. King belonged to Springs Mennonite Church and was a charter member of the congregation's Ladies Aid Society. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 3, 1950 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KINSINGER, Mrs Etta Catherine Brenneman Grantsville, Md., April 2 — Etta Catherine Kinsinger, 66, wife of Jacob L. Kinsinger, died yesterday morning at her farm-home south of Grantsville. She suffered a stroke. She attended church Sunday. She was a daughter of Daniel and Mariah Brenneman. Surviving besides her husband Jacob, are five sons, Daniel, Clarence and Lester Kinsinger of Canton, O.; Elmer Kinsinger, Confluence, Pa., and Orville Kinsinger, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce Folk and Mrs. Daniel Folk, Grantsville; a brother, Harvey Brenneman, Friendsville, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Milton W. Kinsinger, Grantsville, and 26 grandchildren. She was a member of the Casselman Mennonite Church. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 2, 1940 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KINSINGER, Ralph and wife Emma Schrock Kinsinger KOLB, Merle and wife Maxine Rodamer Kolb SCHROCK, Mary Kolb Grantsville - One of the drivers in a two-car collision that killed five people Sunday suffered a heart attack just before the accident, Washington County {Pa.) Coroner Farrell Jackson ruled yesterday. A car being operated by Merle Kolb, 56, of Springs, Pa., probably crossed the center line of Pennsylvania Route 837 and slammed into the second car, Jackson said. However, police could find no eye witnesses to the accident at 4:13 p.m. Sunday on the rain-soaked road near Monongahela, Pa. Mr. Kolb and four other passengers in his car were killed. They were his wife, Maxine, 54; Mary Schrock, 60, of Springs; Ralph Kinsinger, 66, and his wife, Emma, 60, of Grantsville. Allen Schrock, 55, also a passenger in Mr. Kolb's car, was in guarded condition at Pittsburgh's Eye and Ear Hospital. The driver of the second car, Robert Barbe, 20, of Monongahela, was treated and released from Monongahela Hospital. The bodies were taken to the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A joint service will be conducted for the five victims on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Springs Mennonite Church. Rev. John Graybill will officiate. Mrs. Schrock, a native of Springs, was a daughter of the late Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb. She was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Randall Schrock, Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Short, Salisbury, Pa.; three brothers, Robert, Donald and Blair Kolb, all of Springs; a sister, Miss Bernice Kolb, Springs; and two grandchildren. Mr. Kolb was born in Springs, a son of the late Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb. He is survived by a son, Gerald Kolb, Saudi Arabia; three brothers, Robert, Blair and Donald Kolb, and a sister, Miss Bernice Kolb, all of Springs. Mr. Kolb was a member of the Salisbury Lions Club. Mrs. Kolb, also a native of Springs, was a daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret (Kime) Rodamer. Besides her son, Gerald, she is survived by three brothers, Clarence and Earl Rodamer, Springs, Harry Rodamer, New Kensington, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Hester Hays, Baltimore, and Mrs. Leota Meador, Merritt Island, Fla. Mr. Kinsinger was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Joel and Linnie (Custer) Kinsinger. Surviving are two sons, Owen Kinsinger, Grantsville, and Eugene Kinsinger, Star Route, Grantsville; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Humberson, Baltimore; two brothers, Roy and Paul Kinsinger, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Resh, all of Grantsville, and 10 grandchildren. His wife was born in Elk Lick Township, a daughter of the late Alvin and Amelia (Miller) Schrock. Besides their sons and daughter, and grandchildren, she is survived by her brother, Allen Shrock, and six sisters, Miss Alta Shrock, Grantsville; Mrs. Orpha Shrader, Miss Ada Shrock and Miss Elnora Shrock, RD, Salisbury; Mrs. Naomi Sigler, Frostburg, and Mrs. Evelyn Kaufman of Kansas. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. Kinsinger. Mrs. Shrock, Mr. and Mrs. Kolb will be buried in Springs Cemetery. All of the victims were members of Springs Mennonite Church and their families have requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the church building fund. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRBY, Mrs. Matilda J. Frankenberry MT. SAVAGE — Mrs. Matilda J. Kirby, 80, of Calla Hill, died Saturday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg following an illness of two years. Born in Ryde, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Miller) Frankenberry. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Kirby. Mrs. Kirby was a member of the Mt. Savage United Methodist Church and the Mt. Savage Rebecca Lodge. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Elliott, Frostburg; two sons, Raymond R. Kirby, LaVale and Robert Kirby, Winston Salem, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Rice Mt. Savage, and Miss Esther Frankenberry, Eckhart; three brothers, Edwin, James and Joseph Frankenberry, all of Mt. Savage; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrick officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Frankenberry, Howard Frankenberry, Jerry Frankenberry, Roger Frankenberry, David Gentry and Robert Ringer. The Cumberland News, Monday, March 31, 1969 Posted June 22, 2009     KIRBY, Mrs. Salome KIRBY SERVICE A service for Mrs. Salome Kirby, 89, formerly of Mt. Savage, who died Monday will be conducted at the Kight Funeral Home tomorrow at 1 p. m. Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrick will officiate and burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Cubbage, Kenneth Cubbage, Grant Wallizer, George Loy, James Smith and Richard Rizer. The Cumberland News, Wednesday, March 20, 1968 Posted June 22, 2009     KIRBY, Mrs. Stella Crowe (Mary Estella) Mt. Savage, Md., Nov. 29—Funeral services for Mrs. Stella (Crowe) Kirby, 72, wife of William Kirby, who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, were held Monday, at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. G. D. Sampson, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the M. E. Cemetery. The pallbearers were Louis Beal, William Holsinger. Chris Pollock, Howard Stevens, William Lancaster and Richard Sourbrine; flower bearers, Howard Sine, Jr., Thomas Hughes, Charles Sine,  Marshall Black and Robert Kirby, Joseph M. FHzpatrick. Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1938 Posted June 22, 2009   KIRBY, William Frostburg News Frostburg, Md., June 12. Death of William Kirby. William Kirby, aged 35 (?) died Tuesday morning at his home in Eckhart. He is survived by his wife and three children.  The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Time, Thursday, June 12, 1919 Posted June 22, 2009     KIRBY, William H. Mt. Savage - William H. Kirby, 80, died yesterday at Miners Hospital where he was admitted last Thursday. A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late William A. and Stella (Crowe) Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a member of the Methodist Church at Mt. Savage and was a retired employe of the Engineering Department of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Matilda (Frankenberry) Kirby; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Frostburg; two sons, Raymond E. Kirby, LaVale,and Robert K. Kirby, Walkerstown, N.C.: four sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Black, Barberton, Ohio; Mrs. Maude Holsinger and Mrs. Mildred Sine, both of Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Ruth Higgins, Cumberland; a brother, Roy Kirby, Mt. Savage; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrich officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery. The Cumberland News, Wednesday, March 20, 1968 Posted June 22, 2009     KIRCHNER, Charles Calvin HYNDMAN - Charles Calvin Kirchner, 80, died Saturday in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Mr. snd Mrs. Daniel Kirchner. Mr. Kirchner was a member of Hyndman Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his widow, Lucretia (Fait) Kirchner; four children, Mrs. Anna Stuby, Cumberland; Mrs. Janet R. Barnes and Charles M. Kirchner, both of Frederick, and Mrs. Marlene Swauger, Buffalo Mills: two brothers, Luther and Daniel Kirchner, both of Nantiglo; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Ellerslie; Mrs. Bertha Messenger, New York, and Pearl, Ebensburg; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Charles Evans and burial will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 9, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRCHNER, Daniel R. HYNDMAN - Daniel R. Kirchner, 60, of 134 3rd Street, Nanty Glo, Pa., died Saturday at about 8:55 p.m. when he was struck by a car while crossing Pennsylvania State Route 271 in Nanty Glo. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses said Mr. Kirchner walked in front of the oncoming vehicle. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Daniel and Julia (Valentine) Kirchner. He is survived by two brothers, Martin Kirchner, Nanty Glo, and Dewey Kirchner, Arizona; and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Rosky, Boyertown, Pa.; Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Ellerslie; and Mrs. Bertha Slatnick, Brooklyn, N. Y. Services tomorrow in Nanty Glo; interment in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 2, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRCHNER, George C. MEYERSDALE — George C. Kirchner, 71, of here, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital at Johnstown, Pa. He had been in ill health some time. A native of Hyndman, he was born November 17, 1886, a son of the late Daniel and Susan (Mull) Kirchner. His wife, Mrs. Ida (Day) Kirchner, preceded him in death. He is survived by four sons, Frank and George C. Kirchner, both of here; Theodore Kirchner, Baltimore, and Roy Kirchner, Cumberland; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Ickes, Beaverdale, Pa.; five brothers, Harry and Charles Kirchner, both of Hyndman; Daniel and Luther Kirchner, both of Nantyglo, Pa., and Dewey Kirchner, Brooklyn; three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Fitzpatrick, Ellerslie: Mrs. Bertha Messinger, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Pearl Bromsky, Ebensburg, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be held at the residence on Thursday at 2 p. m. and burial will be in the Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 18, 1958 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRCHNER, Harry Leroy HYNDMAN, Pa. — Harry Leroy Kirchner, 66, died here yesterday at his home after a short illness. A native of Hyndman, he was son of the late Daniel and Susan (Mull) Kirchner. Mr. Kirchner was a retired crossing watchman for the B&O Railroad and was a member of Hyndman Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his widow, Pearl (Smith) Kirchner; eight children Paul Kirchner, Baltimore; Mrs Kenneth Witt, Silver Spring; and Eugene and Billy Kirchner, Mrs. Floyd Shroyer, Mrs. Clinton Winebrenner, Mrs. Robert Jenkins and Mrs. Manford Emerick, all of here; four brothers, Charles Kirchner, of here; Luther and Daniel Kirchner, both of Nanty Glo; and Dwight Kirchner, New York; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Bertha Messenger, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs. Pearl Devore, Evansburg; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. A. F. Thomas. Burial will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 18, 1960 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRCHNER, Ida B. MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Ida B. Kirchner, 58, wife of George Kirchner, 156 Keystone Street, died this morning at the Hazel McGilvery Hospital where she had been a patient since last Saturday evening. A native of Hyndman, she was born July 2, 1889, and had resided in Meyersdale the past four years. She came here from Dulo. In addition to her husband and mother, Mrs. Mary E. Day, she is survived by four sons, Frank Kirchner, at home; Theodore Kirchner, Baltimore; Roy Kirchner, Cumberland; George C. Kirchner, this city; a daughter, Dorothy Ickes, Beaverdale; a sister, Viola Kirchner, this city; three brothers, William Day, McKeesport; Irvin Day, Connellsville; John Day, Fairhope. The body will remain at the home where services will be held Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 10, 1947 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KIRCHNER, Miss Lilly Rebecca HYNDMAN - Miss Lilly Rebecca Kirchner, 58, Fairhope, died yesterday in Meyersdale Communify Hospital. A native of this area, she was a daughter of the late William and Martha (Miller) Kirchner. Surviving are a brother, John Kirchner, Fairhope; five sisters Mrs. Rose Deneen, Hyndman; Mrs. Violet Stahlman, Corriganville; Mrs. Bertha Logsdon and Mrs. Nettie Kennell, both of RD 1, Hyndman, and Mrs. Bessie Deneen, Cairnbrook. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where a service will be conducted Friday at 2 p. m. Rev. Charles Evans will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 21, 1962 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRCHNER, Mrs. Martha Ann Miller HYNDMAN, Pa. - Mrs. Martha Ann Kirchner, 80, died yesterday. A native of Bedford Valley, she was born May 25, 1877, and was a daughter of the late Jerry and Rebecca (Wertz) Miller. Her husband was the late William W. Kirchner. Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Rosa Deneen, of here; Mrs. Bertha Logsdon and Mrs. Nettie Kennell, both of RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Violet Stahlman, Corriganville; Mrs. Bessie Deneen, Cairnbrook; and Miss Lillie Kirchner; a son, John Kirchner, at home; 24 grandchildren. She was a member of the Evangelical Church. Zeigler Funeral Home; services Thursday; interment Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 14, 1958 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 7, 2009     KIRCHNER, Samuel MEYERSDALE - Samuel Kirchner, 67, died in Meyersdale Community Hospital yesterday following an illness of two months. A native of Hyndman, he was a son of the late Daniel and Susan (Mull) Kirchner. He had been employed by the Pennsylvania State Roads until his retirement two years ago. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Viola (Day) Kirchner; three sons Benjamin Kirchner, at home; Robert Kirchner, of here; and Samuel Kirchner Jr., Baltimore; a daughter, Mrs. William H. Legas, also of this place; three brothers, George Kirchner, also of here; and Charles and Henry Kirchner, both of Hyndman; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, of Ellerslie, Md., and seven grandchildren. The body is at the residence with services to be conducted at 2 p. m. Friday from the Meyersdale Methodist Church. Interment will be in Meyersdale Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 30, 1957 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KIRK, John Joseph PIEDMONT, WV- Services for John Joseph Kirk, 66, native of here, who died March 23 in Anthony Hospital, Gallup, NM, were held in the Sacred Heart Cathedral there March 26. Mr. Kirk went to Gallup 41 years ago and after a brief period in banking, took over an Indian trading post. He became one of the largest dealers in Indian rugs. At one time he operated at least half a dozen ranches, together with 15 trading posts. During his years at Gallup, Mr. Kirk held many posts, serving at various times as mayor, county commissioner, exalted ruler of the Elks, president of Kiwanis, president of the Ceremonial Board and as director of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a Fourth Degree and charter member of the Knights of Columbus there and had served as grand knight of the organization. Prior to going west Mr. Kirk work in a Gorman, MD bank. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Kirk; five children and a sister, Mrs. James Cavanaugh. Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1951 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted August 12, 2009     KIRK, Joseph M. “Joseph M. Kirk, 418 Ali Brake Avenue, Wilmerdlng, Pa., native of Midland, died yesterday. He was a son of Mrs. Mary Kirk and the late John Kirk, and resided with his mother. He is also survived by two brothers John and William Kirk, of Wilmerding, and two sisters, Mrs. Michael Gibbons, of Wilkensburg, Pa., and Mrs. John P. Coyle, of Wilmerding.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday in St. Alphonsus Catholic church, Wilmerding.” “The Cumberland Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland Monday, October 19, 1942 Page 9   [Note: He was the son of John James Kirk and Mary McGreevy Kirk] (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 3, 2009     KISER, Albert W. Hyndman - Albert W. Kiser, 60, of RD 1, Hyndman, died yesterday at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was a retired Western Maryland Railway conductor. Born July 18, 1907 in Hyndman, he was the son of the late Samuel and Barbara (Deneen) Kiser, and was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Irene (Sides) Kiser. He was a member of the Hyndman Pentecostal Church and had served in the Army from 1924 to 1933. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Barbara Leydig, Hyndman, and Mrs. Anna May Kennell, Marion, Pa.; two sons, Lewis Kiser and Charles Kiser, both of here; one brother, Raymond Kiser, Alumbank, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Grenke, Mrs. Anna Burkett and Mrs. Lillian Emerick, all of here, and Mrs. Bertha Sisler, Baltimore; and 13 grandchildren. Ziegler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. George Bittner. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 19, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KISER, Daniel J. Daniel J. Kiser, 81, of Connellsville, died Tuesday evening in Connellsville State Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1878, at Hyndman, son of the late Henry and Rebecca Martin Kiser. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He is survived by three children: Mrs. Homer Clark, of South Connellsville, Orville of Connellsville, and Mrs. Ivan Willison of Hyndman; two brothers, Peter Franklin of Cumberland, Md., and William of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the McIntire funeral home after 5 p.m. today, and after 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ziegler funeral home in Hyndman. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ziegler funeral home with Rev. A. F. Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Comp Cemetery near Hyndman. January 27, 1960 (no paper noted) (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KISER, Lewis William HYNDMAN - Lewis William Kiser, 38, was dead on arrival Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Albert William and Myrtle (Sides) Kiser. He was employed as a mechanic at the Sam Leydig Garage and was a member of Hyndman Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his wiaow, Darlene (Shaffer) Kiser; a son, Lewis W. Kiser Jr., and two daughters, Dorothy and Barbara Kiser, all at home; a brother, Charles Kiser, here; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Leydig and Mrs. Anna May Kennell, RD l. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 10, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KISER, Orville Hyndman - Orville Kiser, 66, of 1530 South Pittsburgh Street, South Connellsville, died there yesterday. He was a former resident of here. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary (Emerick) Kiser. Mr. Kiser was a member of the Church of God and had been employed by Anchor-Hocking Glass Company. Surviving are his widow, Mary M. (Hixenbaugh) Kiser, and two sisters, Mrs. Freda Clark, South Connellsville, and Mrs. Ada Willison, of here. The body is at the Brooks Funeral Home, South Connellsville, where services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be there. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KISER, Mrs. Rebecca M. Martin Mrs. Rebecca M. Kiser, 76 years old, wife of Henry Kiser and a lifelong resident of Hyndman, died Monday morning at her home. She is also survived by three sons, D. G. Kiser of Hyndman, D. J. Kiser of Cumberland, William M. Kiser of Central City, and two brothers, Daniel Martin of Somerset, and William Martin of Hyndman. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Evangelical Church, Hyndman, with interment in the family plot in the Hyndman cemetery. The Bedford Gazette, May 15, 1931 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 11, 2009     KITSMILLER, Mrs. Edna Biggs Mrs. Edna Kitsmiller, 84, formerly of here, died today at Hopemont (W.Va.) State Hospital. Born at Elk Gardens, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Sarah (Ravenscroft) Biggs. She was twice married, her first husband, Thornton Grove and her second, Proctor Kitsmiller, preceding her in death. Mrs. Kitsmiller was a member of Kelly-Mansfield Unit 52, American Legion Auxiliary, and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are a son, Burton Grove, Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Twigg, Falls Chruch, VA.; Geraldine of Detroit, two brothers, Ralph and Harry Biggs, both of Westernport; one sister, Mrs. Rymer Ferrell, Westernport and a number of grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home here where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Cumberland Evening Times, 1 June, 1970 (Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht) Posted November 28, 2009     KITZMILLER, Clayton Mountain Lake Park, Md., Feb. 28. - Clayton Kitzmiller, 64, died at  his home near Lock Lynn Heights, Wednesday afternoon, following a  heart attack.  Mr. Kitzmiller, a son of the late Isaac Clayton and Nancy Jane  Kitzmiller was born at Cross, W. Va. He married Miss Hettie Maude Harvey December 25, 1901. Surviving  children are, Beryl R. Kitzmiller, Thomas K. Kitzmiller, Morgantown,  W. Va.; and Elmer Clayton Kitzmiller, Cresaptown. Also surviving is  his second wife, the former Nellie Herring. He was a member of the Methodist church at Kitzmiller 45 years and of  the K. of P. lodge for more than 30 years. Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 28,1941; page 13. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)     KITZMILLER, Gilbert M. BLAINE. W. Va.—Gilbert Milroy Kitzmiller, 75, died suddenly last night at his home. Born August 26, 1882 in Grant County, he was a son of the late Arness and Sara Adelade Cosner[Kitzmiller]. He had been a farmer all his life and was a member of Mt. Storm Methtodist Church. Surviving are his widow. Mina Bernice (Poole) Kitzmiller; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Idleman, Mt. Storm; two brothers, Dewey Kitzmiller, of RD 1. Elk Garden; Riley Kitzmiller of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. Dorcas Willis. RD 1, Elk Garden; Mrs. Lucy Watts and Mrs.; Edna Coffey. The body will bexat the Sharpless Funeral home here until 10 a. m. tomorrow when it will be taken to the residence. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Mt. Storm Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Storm Cemetery.  The family requests flowers be omitted. Cumberland Time, August 24, 1958 Posted August 7, 2009     KITZMILLER, Mrs. Katie Ridenour HARTMONSVILLE-  Mrs Katie Kitzmiller, wife of Edward Kitzmiller, died last Wed, July 31, 1912, aged 40 years. She was the mother of twelve children - nine of whom are living. Her maiden name was Ridenour. She was a kind mother and good neighbor. Her funeral was preached by Rev Geo Burgess. She was laid to rest in Blake Chapel cemetery. W H Kight was undertaker. Keyser Tribune, August 9, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010     KITZMILLER, Lloyd ELK GARDEN NEWS - Lloyd Kitzmiller, died at his residence of apoplexy, Aug 30, 1911, aged 86 years, 1 month and 25 days. The funeral sermon was preached in the Nethken Hill church by Rev J W Bedford and the interment was in the cemetery near Sulphur on the Wm Kitzmiller farm. The deceased lived for many years on his farm near Blaine and in his death we lose one of the landmarks of this community. He was born near Clearspring and was a quiet and respectable citizen. Two brothers survive him, Nathaniel Kitzmiller, of Hartmonsville, and Luke Kitzmiller, of Schell. The children that survive him are Grant and John Kitzmiller, Misses Harriet and Victoria Kitzmiller, Mrs Fred Schwinabart and Mrs Amos Shaffer. Keyser Tribune, September 8, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KITZMILLER, Riley C. Riley C. Kitzmiller, 82, of Blairsville RD 1, died Tuesday, June 10,1986, in Latrobe Area Hospital. A son of Harness and Amy Kitzmiller, he was born Aug. 20,1903, in Mt. Storm, W.Va. Mr. Kitzmiller was a retired construction worker. Surviving are these children: Ervin, Blairsville; Alvin, Blairsville RD 1; James, New Florence; Mrs. William (Evelyn) Myers, Derry; Ernest, Wayne, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Lieht, Mrs. George (Loretta) Johns, Mrs. Donald (Pauline) Martin, all of Johnstown; 30 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dorcas Willis, Mt. Storm, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lula M. Aronhalt Kitzmiller in 1977; a son Cecil; a daughter Eleanor; two brothers and two sisters: Gilbert, Dewey, Lucy and Edna. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Richard L. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Blairsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Rev. C.W. Wion will officiate and interment will be in the Germany Lutheran Cemetery, West Wheatfield Township. Indiana (PA) Gazette, Wednesday, June 11, 1986 Posted August 7, 2009     KITZMILLER, Stephen ELK GARDEN NEWS - A most distressing and fatal case of burning occurred on Nethken Hill last Monday. Stephen, son of Mr. and Mrs. U. Grant Kitzmiller, aged 4 years, 3 months and 13 days, was burned to death in a small stable. He went into the stable to play with some pups which was a usual pastime for him. When the fire was discovered the stable was in full flame. The alarm was raised but nothing could be done to stay the flames until the body was burned and charred beyond recognition. It is supposed the hay was ignited by a match. The funeral services were preached by Rev. L. C. Messick, and the interment was on Atlantic Hill in the burying ground on Frank Junkin's. Keyser Tribune, September 1, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KLAVUHN, Mrs. Augustine Mrs. Augustine Klavuhn, 77 years old, widow of Frederick Klavuhn, died yesterday at the home of her grandson, Albert W. Klavuhn, Yale St. She is survived by three sons, Henry and Peter M. Klavuhn, of Wellsville, OH, and two daughters, Mrs. Jesse B. George and Mrs. Edward H. Sherwood. Twenty-nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from her late home, Rev. John H. Albehm, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland January 31, 1927 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted August 1, 2009     KLINE, Matilda BEAVER RUN ITEMS - Matilda Kline died Friday, the (?19th), after a long illness and was buried Saturday at 3pm, funeral at the house. Through most of her sickness she was a great sufferer. She told the writer some time ago that she had made her will and in it had given all to Miss Sadie V. Leatherman, who had been living with her and caring for her many years. With her own original interest in the realty, the shares given her by some of the heirs, and the shares she bought of a few of the heirs, the testatrix owned about half of the farm. J H Cheshire is executor in the will. Keyser Tribune, May 26, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KLINE, Mr. ELK GARDEN NEWS An old citizen, perhaps the oldest in the county, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Bosley, at the old Atlantic mines near Elk Garden, Sun. Feb 12, 1911, aged 92 years. He was married twice and came from Idaho about four months ago where he had been staying with his first wife's children. He was formerly a resident of Grant County, this state. Mr Kline was a healthy man, had no use for doctors for he was never sick, and only laid down his life when his frame wore out. His remains were interred on the mountain farm of Geo Turner, in New Creek District. NEWS TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 17, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 16, 2010     KLINGAMAN, Jacob MEYERSDALE, Nov. 5 — Jacob Klingaman, 71 years old, of Somerset, R. D. 2, died suddenly Friday night of a cerebral hemorrhage after being stricken while walking on a Somerset street. He leaves six daughters, Mrs. Bruce Fike, and Mrs. Peter Baer of Meyersdale, R. D., Mrs. James Boyer of Meyersdale, Mrs. John Harwig of Friedens and Mrs. William Rogers of Washington. There are 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday morning in the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren in charge of Rev. DeWitt L. Miller, pastor. Interment was made in Union Cemetery. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 5, 1941 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009 KLINGAMAN, Jacob Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 3 - Services were held at the Church of the Brethren this morning for Jacob Klingaman, 71, for many years a resident of Meyersdale, who for several years had been employed by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, near Somerset. He collapsed on the street Friday night while visiting in Somerset and was picked up in an unconscious condition and removed to the Somerset Community Hospital, where he died several minutes after having been admitted. Mr. Klingaman, a son of the late Noah and Lydia (Miller) Klingaman, was born in Greenville township, near here. His wife, the former Miss Rosie Landis, died several years ago. Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Bruce Fike, Mrs. William Fike, Mrs. James Boyer, and Mrs. Peter Baer, Meyersdale; Mrs. James Herwig, Friedens; Mrs. William Rogers, Washington. D. C.; also 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by the Rev. DeWitt L. Miller, with interment in Union Cemetery. (No date or paper given) (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Mrs. Alice E. Bockes MEYERSDALE, Pa. - Mrs. Alice E. Klink, 79, Garrett RD 1, died Thursday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Garrett, September 1, 1881, she was a daughter of Cyrus and Sarah (Vought) Bockes. Her husband, Daniel D. Klink, died in 1947. She is survived by four sons, Homer Klink, Sandusky, Ohio; Paul Klink, of here; Eugene and Ralph Klink, of Garrett; six daughters, Mrs. Margaret Forest, here; Mrs. Grace Schradel, Friedens, Pa.; Mrs. Mildred Beal, Washington, Pa.; Mrs. Hazel Blubaugh, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. Pearl Christner and Mrs. Miriam Burkholder, both of Garrett; 32 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. The body is at the price Funeral Home where the family will be receiving friends until 12:30 p. m. Sunday, when it will be taken to St. Paul's Wilhelm United Church of Christ. Services will be held at the church at 2:30 p. m. by Rev. Samuel Lobauch. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 29, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KLINK, Alonzo Alonzo Klink, 68, of Lower Turkeyfoot township, died at the home of Truman Steyer in Lower Turkeyfoot township at 7.30 o'clock Wednesday evening. He was born in Elk Lick township May 13, 1883, a son of the late Cornelius and Sarah Christner Klink. Surviving are a brother, Reuben Klink of Somerset, R. D. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Truman Steyer. The funeral service will be held in the Bethel Church of God at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. George Coffman, pastor of the Ursina Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Younkin Cemetery near the Bethel church. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 21, 1951 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Mrs. Catherine Angella Ludden MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Mrs. Catherine Angella Klink, 65, died at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Broderick Ludden. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence W. Klink, two sons, Donald Klink, Meyersdale, and John Klink, Cresaptown, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Colleen Bruner, Grantsville, Md., and Mrs. Bonnie Gilkerson, Washington, D. C.; a brother, Patrick Ludden, Meyersdale; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Barrett, Columbus, Ohio; and four grandchildren. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 11, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 29, 2009     KLINK, Daniel D. MEYERSDALE, Feb. 24 - Daniel D. Klink, 69, died suddenly Friday afternoon while sitting in a chair at his home at Meyersdale, R. D. A heart attack was blamed. Surviving are his widow, 11 children, 26 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 24, 1947 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, David MT. SAVAGE - David Klink, 74, of RD I, died yesterday in Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in St. Paul, Pa., he was a son of the late Jonas and Ida Klink. He was a member of the Reformed Church of St. Paul. He is survived by his wife, Elma V. (Bockes) Klink; four sons, Jonas Klink, Somerset; George I. Klink, Courtland, Ohio; David Klink, Girard, Ohio; and Robert Klink, Cumberland: four daughters, Mrs. Edna Taylor, North Lima, Ohio; Mrs. Grace Kerr, Hyndman; Mrs. Ada Bell Bennett, here, and Mrs. Melda Gregory, Miami, Fla.: one brother, Irvin Klink, Somerset RD 1; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hartzel, Johnsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Florence Stevanus of Ohio, and 20 grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p. m. by Rev. William C. Harpold. Interment will be in St. Paul (Pa.) Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Joseph C. ROCKWOOD, Feb. 22 - Joseph C. Klink, 70, a farmer of Black township, died Sunday morning at his home near here. He had been suffering from asthma for some time. He is survived by his wife, Anna; five sons, Olen, Dallas, Byron, Grover and Harry Klink, all of Rockwood; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Fletcher, of Duncanville; three brothers Calvin Klink of Berlin, Ruben Klink, of Somerset, R. D., and Alonzo Klink of Confluence, and a sister, Mrs. Truman Seyers of Confluence. There are also 17 grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Klink residence with Rev. W. M. Minerd, pastor of the Somerset Evangelistic Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hauger Cemetery near here. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 22, 1938 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Lawrence W. MEYERSDALE — Lawrence W. Klink, 57, died suddenly yesterday at his home. A native of Garrett, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ida (Foy) Klink. His wife, Angella Klink, died in January. Surviving are two sons, John W. Klink, Cresaptown, and DonaId L. Klink, Kent, Ohio; two daughters; Mrs. William Bruner, Grantsville, and Mrs. Raymond Gilkerson, Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Paul Klink, Meyersdale; Oscar Klink, Kent; and James Klink, Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Elwood Remey, Crocet, Va., and Mrs. William Kamp, Grantsville; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there Thursday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Robert Burns. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009   KLINK, Mrs. Lizzie Enos ROCKWOOD—Mrs. Lizzie Enos Klink, 70, died at her home at Rockwood, R.D. 3. A daughter of the late Emanuel and Hannah Ohler Enos, she was born in Black Township. She leaves her husband, Reuben; two children, Frank of Somerset, R.D. 4, and Mrs. Clifford Stahl of Rockwood, R.D. 3; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Martin of Meyersdale and Mrs. Roy E. Snyder of Markleton. October 23, 1956, The Daily Courier, Connellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KLINK, Lloyd E. FROSTBURG - Lloyd E. Klink, 61, a former resident of Frostburg, died Saturday at his home, 360 Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, Pa. Born in Frostburg on March 29, 1899, Mr. Klink was a son of the late Albert and Annie Klink. He had been employed at the Sharon plant of the Westinghouse Electric Company. He was a member of Local 617, AFL-CIO, the Frostburg Moose Lodge and Johnson Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Florence (Clark) Klink: one son, Albert A. Klink, Frostburg; one step-son, Charles R. Hill, West Middlesex, Pa.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Richard McClintock, Frostburg, and one brother, Calvert Klink, Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 7 until 9 p.m. today. Services will he conducted on Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. at the funeral home by Rev. Emory McGraw, pastor of Grantsville Methodist Church. Interment will be in Johnson Cemetery on U. S. Route 40. Pallbearers will be George Arnold, Chris Glass, Walter Eichhorn Jr., Earl Eisel, Thomas McKenzie and Samuel Eisel. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 14, 1960 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Mrs. Lois N. Reiber MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Mrs. Lois N. Klink, 39, of RD 2, Meyersdale, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital where she had been a patient several days. A native of Meyersdale, she was a daughter of Mrs. Stella (Baer) Reiber, Meyersdale, and the late Dalton Reiber. Her husband, Glenn Klink, died in 1961. Also surviving are four children, Robert Klink, RD 3, Meyersdale, and Lois, Daniel and Ricky Klink, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Margaretta Burkholder, Meyersdale, and Mrs. Betty McKenzie, Salisbury, and four brothers, Dalton, William and Charles Klink, all of Baltimore, and Orion Klink, Meyersdale. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. William H. Snell. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 1, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted April 17, 2010     KLINK, Miss Mae Leora ROCKWOOD, Dec. 19 — Miss Mae Leora Klink, 27, died Sunday morning at her home at Southampton. She was born in Elk Lick township, a daughter of David and Alma Bockes Klink, and was a member of the Rockwood Brethren Church. Surviving are her parents, three brothers and five sisters. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 19, 1944 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Roy Elwood Roy Elwood Klink, 39, of Somerset. R. D. 5, died in his home. A World War Two veteran, he was a member of the First E. U. B. Church and was employed as a driver for Cooper-Jarrett Co. Surviving are his parents, Homer Klink of Sandusky, Ohio, and Mrs. Tracy Housel Klink of Meyersdale; his widow, Mrs. Audrey Bassett Klink; two sons, Larry and Roger at home; two brothers, including Reed of Rockwood, and three sisters. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 3, 1962 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLINK, Mrs. Ruth May Baker FROSTBURG ~ Mrs. Ruth May Klink, 78, of RD 2, Finzel Road, Frostburg, died yesterday in Frostburg Community Hospital soon after being admitted. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Layman) Baker. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Klink is survived by her husband, Leonard G. Klink, a son, Carl S. Klink, Finzel Road; three brothers, Daniel Baker, LaVale; Walter Baker, Cumberland; Clyde Baker, Finzel; a sister, Miss Lydia Baker; Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in Emmanuel Church and interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Sadie Triplett will officiate. The body will be taken to the church tomorrow at noon. The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 3, 1975   (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       KLOSTERMAN, Charles William Charles William Klosterman, 60, 47 Cresap Street, died this morning at his home after an illness of two weeks. He was born April 8, 1902, at Red Hill, a son of the late Henry and Loretta (Zorn) Klosterman. Mr. Klosterman was an employe in the extrusion department at Celanese. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society, he is survived by his wife, Genevieve (McDonald) Klosterman; five sons, Leroy Klosterman, Baltimore; Maurice E. Klosterman, Fairdale, Ky.; Gary Klosterman, at home; Donald F. Klosterman, at home; and Raymond Klosterman, who is stationed with the Army at Ft. Knox, Ky.; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Sullivan, Baltimore; and Mrs. Dolores Riggleman and Mrs. Geraldine Wright, both of Cumberland; four brothers, Joseph Klosterman, Cumberland; Henry Klosterman, Eckhart; John Klosterman, Frostburg; and Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; one sister, Mrs. Mary McDonald, Cumberland; and ten grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 25, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, Henry A. Henry A. Klosterman, 75, of 122 Bedford Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted. Born at Red Hill near Frostburg, he was a son of the late Henry and Loretta (Zorn) Klosterman. He was a former resident of Eckhart. He is survived by his widow, Rhoda M. (Yeider) Klosterman; seven daughters, Mrs. James Beechie, Eckhart; Mrs. Richard Duncan, Frostburg; Mrs. Leo Jones, Silver Spring, and Mrs. Royston Coale, Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Mrs. George McKenzie and Miss Jean Klosterman, all of Baltimore; two sons, Thomas H. Klosterman, Eckhart, and Henry A. Klosterman Jr., Pittsburgh; two brothers, Joseph Klosterman, Cumberland, and Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; a sister, Mrs. Mary McDonald, Cumberland; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland News, Thursday, June 10, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, John S. FROSTBURG - John S. Klosterman, 70, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Festerman Jr., 89 Armstrong street. He was in failing health the past several years. A native of Eckhart, he was a son of the late Henry and Loretta (Zorns) Klosterman. His wife, Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman, preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are five other daughters, Mrs. William Dundon, Mrs. Harold Plummer, Mrs. Robert Jacobs, and Mrs. Lawrence Beal, all of Baltimore, and Mrs. Arthur Bond Jr., here; two sons, Daniel Klosterman, Baltimore, and Leo Klosterrnan, Keyser; a sister, Mrs. Mary L. McDonald, Cumberland; three brothers, Joseph and Henry Klosterman, Cumberland, and Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; 31 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst 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. Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a. m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church and burial will be in the parish cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p. m. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, Joseph Edward, Sr. Joseph Edward Klosterman Sr., 87, of 47 Cresap Street, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born at Red Hill, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Mary L. (Zorn) Klosterman. His wife, Marian (Cross) Klosterman, preceded him in death. He was a retired employe of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and URWA Local 26. Surviving are two sons, Joseph E. Klosterman Jr., Frostburg, and Raymond L. Klosterman, city; a brother, Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; a sister, Mrs. Mary L. McDonald, city; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli 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. The Cumberland News, Saturday, April 19, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, Leo R. PIEDMONT - Leo R. Klosterman, 47, of Keyser Road, here, died today at Potomac Valley Hospital. A native of Eckhart, he was a son of the late John S. and Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman. Mr. Klosterman was a clerk for the Chessie System. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Carmella (Greco) Klosterman; one son, Leo Klosterman, Keyser; one daughter, Mrs. Sherry Guynn, Limestone Road, Keyser; one brother, Daniel Klosterman, Baltimore; five sisters; Mrs. Eloise Beal, Mrs. Angela Daniel and Mrs. Nellie Plummer, all of Baltimore; Mrs. Patricia Bond and Mrs. Agnes Festerman of Frostburg, and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fredlock Funeral Home, here, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, August 7, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, Mrs. Margaret Donahue Mrs. Jos. Klosterman Rites Frostburg, June 14-Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret (Donahue) Klosterman, 54, wife of Joseph Klosterman, Mount Pleasant street, city, who died Friday night at Miners' Hospital, were held Tuesday morning from St. Michael's Catholic Church. The Rev. Dominic A. Bonomo. assistant pastor, celebrant of the requiem high Mass, delivered the funeral sermon. The Rev. Patrick J. Bradley, pastor, and the Rev. John T. Sleeman were in the sanctuary. The funeral service was very largely attended and interment was in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were City Commissioner Michael J. Byrnes, Joseph Lyons, Joseph Footen, Benjamin Lewis, Gurney H. Coleman and Watkin Hawkins; flowerbearers, J. Stephen Kenney, Joseph James, Jr., John Moody, Samuel LaPorta and David Powell. Among those attending were Mrs. Mary Donahue, mother of Mrs. Klosterman, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Russell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Donahue, Miss Helen Donahue, William Gruntz, Detroit; James Donahue, Parkersburg. W. Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gault, McKeesport, Pa. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Wednesday June 14, 1939 - pg 13, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted July 18, 2010     KLOSTERMAN, Mrs. Margaret Lavin Frostburg, June 4 - A requiem mass for Mrs. Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman, 48, wife of John Klosterman, 12 Hill Street, who died Friday, was held yesterday in St. Michael's Catholic Church, with Rev. Patrick J. Bradley, pastor, as celebrant. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Michael Sullivan, John J. Rafferty, Clifford Walls, Richard Connelly, and William Festerman. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 4, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 11, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, Marshall H. FROSTBURG — Marshall H. Klosterman, 31, of 113 East Main Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted about two weeks ago as a surgical patient. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Klosterman had been studying at the Allegany Trade School in Cumberland to become a machinist. His mother was the late Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman. He held membership in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are his father, John Klosterman; two brothers, Daniel Klosterman, Frostburg, and Leo Klosterman, Piedmont, W. Va.; and seven sisters, Mrs. Angela Dundon, Baltimore, and Mrs. Mary Binnix, Mrs. Agnes Festerman, Mrs. Virginia Houst, Mrs. Nellie Plummer, and Misses Eloise and Patricia Klosterman, at home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Church. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 26, 1951 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KLOSTERMAN, Thomas A. FROSTBURG - Thomas A. Klosterman, 51, of Parkersburg Road, Eckhart, died yesterday morning following an illness of several days. He was employed at the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. A native of Vale Summit, he was a son of Mrs. Rhoda (Yeider) Klosterman, of Baltimore, and the late Henry A. Klosterman. Besides his wife, Mrs. Ina Lee (Skidmore) Klosterman, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edward C. Athey, Cumberland, and Sharon and Vicki Klosterman, both at home; a son, Thomas A. Klosterman Jr., at home; a brother, Henry Klosterman, Pittsburgh. Also surviving are seven sisters, Mrs. James Beechie, Eckhart, Mrs. Richard Duncan, Frostburg, Mrs. Royston Coale, Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Mrs. George McKenzie and Miss Jean Klosterman, all of Baltimore, and Mrs. Leo Jones, Silver Springs; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 31, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNAPP, Floyd Leslie   Floyd Leslie Knapp, 91, Amboy, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Cortland Acres Acres, Thomas, W.Va, Born Oct. 23, 1911 in Salt Lick, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Ruhama C. Davis Knapp. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Wilma E. Pifer Knapp, on Feb. 24, 2002; an infant daughter, Doris Corrine; one son, John Markley Knapp; one brother, Clifton  Knapp; and one grandson. He was a member of the Amboy United Methodist Church, where he served as superintendent for nine years. He was a member of the Amboy Quartet for many years, was a member and served as an officer in the I.0.0.F. and was a deputy assessor for Union District for 20 years. He was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Alice R. Bolyard, Amboy; one son, Donald J. Knapp, Oakland; one sister, Armeda Messenger, Somerset, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and seven step-great-great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, on Friday, June 6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday at the Amboy United Methodist Church from 10 until 11 a.m., the time of the service. The Rev. Shelba Sisler will be officiating.   Interment will be in the Terra Alta Cemetery. The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted June 13, 2010     KNEPP, Mrs. Alverta M. Hoyman MEYERSDALE—Mrs. Alverta M. Knepp, 72, of Meyersdale RD 4, wife of Arthur Knepp, died yesterday in the Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Glenco she was a daughter of the late William and Jena (Keefer) Hoyman. Besides her husband, Mrs. Knepp is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Ackerman, Meyersdale RD 4, and Mrs. Anna Meyers, Meyersdale; a brother, Roy Hoyman, Garrett; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Lane, Garrett, and Mrs. William Montag, Johnstown; a half-sister, Mrs. Sadie Bittner, Hyndman; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the William R. Price Funeral Home here where a service will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Harold Appel, Lutheran minister. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery. The Cumberland News, June 13, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       KNEPP, George H. FROSTBURG — George H. Knepp, 57, of 50 1/2 Ormond Street, died at his residence today following an illness of two months. Born at Avilton, Garrett County, on June 11, 1904, he was a son of the late Theodore and Katherine (Mathias) Knepp. His wife, Phoebe (Coleman) Knepp, preceded him in death. Mr. Knepp was a maintenance of way employe of the Western Maryland Railway, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Maintenance of Way. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Lashley, of here, and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Westernport; a son, John S. Knepp, Mt. Savage: six sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cumberland; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage: Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, McClellantown, Pa.; Mrs. William Fraley, Lonaconing; Mrs. Jennie Rudisill, Frederick; two brothers, Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa.; Charles Knepp, Gilmore; eight grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 24, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPP, Henry FROSTBURG — Henry Knepp, 87, formerly of Finzel, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital, where he had been a patient 10 days. Born in Deal, Pa., he was a son of the late Lewis and Agnes (Suder) Knepp. His wife, Sarah (Finzel) Knepp, preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Christner, Salisbury, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Knepp, Meyersdale, with whom he resided, and Peter Knepp, Clarksville, Pa.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Joann Marker, Short Gap, W. Va., and three great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst 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. The Cumberland News, February 5, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPP, James M. FROSTBURG — James M. Knepp, 48, husband of Mrs. Amy (Cooper) Knepp, Water Street, died this morning in Miners' Hospital. He had been ill three months. A former employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant at Cumberland, Mr. Knepp was steward at Farrady Post No. 2 American Legion. He served in the armed forces during World War I. Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Stanley M. Knepp, Cumberland, and James Leo Knepp, at home; four brothers, Charles and George Knepp, Frostburg; Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and John Knepp, French Creek, W. Va.; six sisters, Mrs. William Fraley, Lonaconing: Mrs. George McMullen, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ellsworth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Gertrude Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, Ribb, Pa.; Mrs. Jennie Rudisill, Frederick; and his step-father, Clarence Yommer, Salisbury, Pa. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 17, 1947 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPP, John Ezra John Ezra Knepp, 61, was instantly killed September 25 while operating a grader of the West Virginia State Roads Commission on Bush Run near French Creek, W.Va. A native of Waynesburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Knepp. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella Virginia (Pill) Knepp; a son, Sgt. John E. Knepp, with the Army in Korea; four daughters, Betty Jean Knepp, Weston, W. Va.; Lois Virginia Knepp, Elkins, W. Va.; Cpl. Rosemary Knepp, stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Grace Lea Knepp, at home. He also leaves three brothers, Charles and George Knepp, Frostburg, and Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and five sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cresaptown; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Leora Yutzy, Hibbs, Pa., and Mrs. Nellie Fraley, Lonaconing. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion, Buckhannon, W. Va., Knights of Pythias and the "Dokkies." Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at French Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ralph T. McCord, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion. Relatives from Frostburg and the Georges Creek region attended the services. While a resident of Frostburg, Mr. Knepp was employed by M. W. Race. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 1, 1951 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted February 20, 2010     KNEPP, Lewis FROSTBURG, Dec. 29 — Lewis Knepp, 86, died here yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sara Steinla. A son of the late Henry and Susanna (Baker) Knepp, he resided at Sand Patch, Somerset county, Pa., until recently. Surviving, besides Mrs. Steinla, are two other daughters, Mrs. Mary Christner, Sand Patch, and Mrs. Susan Jones, Zihlman; four sons, Henry Knepp, Finzel; Peter Knepp, Clarksville, Pa.; Ellis and Robert Knepp, Sand Patch; 29 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchilden. The body was taken to the Christner residence in Sand Patch. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. in White Oak Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl H. Clapp, pastor of St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Cumberland. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery. The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 30, 1951 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPP, Mrs. Margaret Knepp CUMBERLAND, MD, Nov. 11 - Mrs. Margaret Knepp, 139 North Centre street, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since October 18. She was 49. A native of Sand Patch, Pa., Mrs. Knepp was a daughter of Louis Knepp and the late Agnes Suder Knepp. She was a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church, the Daughters of America, and of the Women of the Moose. Surviving, besides her father, are two daughters, Mrs. James H. Shultz, of Cumberland, and Mrs. William Rossler, of Pittsburgh; five brothers, Robert, Ellis, and Henry Knepp, all of Sand Patch; Peter and Elmer Knepp, of Clarksville, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Butler, and Mrs. Clarence Christner, also of Sand Patch, and Mrs. George Jones, of Zihlman, and two grandchildren. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 11, 1939 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009   KNEPP, Mrs. Pearl Ernst Meyersdale, Pa., May 25 — Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl (Ernst) Knepp, 48, who died Sunday in a McKeesport, Pa., hospital will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow with Rev. S. D. Sigler, pastor of the Salisbury Lutheran Church, officiating, and interment in the White Oak Cemetery, near Meyersdale. She was a daughter of George and Lydia (Lazer) Ernst, near Sand Patch, and is survived by her husband, Norman Knepp; a son, at home; a daughter, and the following brothers and sisters, Milton, of Fairhope; Harry, of Philson; Allen Ernst and Mrs. Edith Gomer, near Sand Patch; Mrs. Martha Leecy, Glencoe, and Miss Mabel Ernst, Cumberland. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 25, 1937 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   KNEPP, Peter Peter Knepp, the aged Meyersdale resident who was severely injured when an automobile in which he was riding was struck by a freight train at that town Wednesday evening, died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning from the effect of his injuries. His daughter Cora, who was driving the car when the accident occurred, is still suffering from severe internal injuries. Mr. Knepp was 74 years old. He was a retired farmer and a Civil War veteran, having been so badly wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, that he was lame for the rest of his life. He leaves the following children: David, Henry, Mrs. Catherine Moser, Bellefonte; Norman, Ellerslie, Md.; William, Mrs. John Mathias, Cora and Matilda, of Meyersdale. June 17, 1916, The Daily Courier, Connellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPP, Mrs. Sarah C. FINZEL—Mrs. Sarah C. Knepp, 73, wife of Henry Knepp, died this morning at their home here following an illness of three years. Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah McKenzie Finzel. Mrs. Knepp was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sisters, Mrs. Lou Hawkins, Cumberland, and Mrs. Doll Baer, Finzel, a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 25, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   KNEPP, Mr. William A. Meyersdale, Pa., Aug. 4 - Mr. William A. Knepp, 62, died Saturday at his home in Wellersburg. He formerly resided in Meyersdale. Mr. Knepp was a son of William and Christina (Hersh) Knepp and was born in Somerset County on August 15, 1879. In addition to his widow, Mrs. Nellie (Weimer) Knepp, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alverda Hosselrode and Mrs. Thomas Holly, both of Wellersburg; two grandchildren; a brother, Norman, McKeesport; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Matthias and Mrs. Tillia Skidmore, both of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Catherine Blubaugh, Bellefonte. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the White Oak Evangelical and Reform Church by Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 4, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPPER, Eugene J. SOMERSET - Eugene J. Knepper, 74, died in Somerset Community Hospital. A retired farmer and carpenter, he leaves his widow, four sisters, one brother, Roy of Markleton, one half-brother, four sisters, two sons, including John K. of Markleton, R. D 1, and five step-sons and step-daughters. May 23, 1964, The Daily Courier, Connellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNEPPER, Rev. Benjamin Rev. Benjamin Knepper, the oldest minister in the Pittsburg Synod of the Reformed Church, died Tuesday evening at 7:15 o'clock at the home of his son-in-law, Rev. J. H. Heller, No. 104 East Green street. The funeral services will take place from the Reformed Church at the corner of South Pittsburg and Green streets this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Rev. J. L. Steckel, pastor of the Reformed Church of Greensburg, and Rev. C. R. Ferner, pastor of the Scottdale Reformed Church, will officiate. The remains will be taken to Berlin, Somerset county, Thursday morning on B & O train No. 48, arriving in Connellsville at 8.50 A. M. Services will be conducted at Berlin by Rev. King of Somerset, Rev. Cramer of Hyndman, and Rev. Truxall of Meyersdale. Deceased was the son of John and Anna Knepper and was born on a farm at Berlin, September 10, 1816. He was of German descent, his ancestors being of the pioneer settlers of Somerset county, having settled there over a century ago. His early education was received in the public school at Berlin. He received his theological training under Rev. William Conrad, a former pastor of the Berlin Reformed Church. In 1850 he was ordained as a minister, his first charge being at Wellersburg, where he was pastor of the Reformed Church for 55 years. His entire ministerial life was spent there. He spent 18 months of his life in the Western States. At an early age Rev. Knepper married Miss Catherine Hay of Berlin. Two children were born to the union. Miss Sophia Knepper, deceased, and Mrs. Anna Heller, living. After serving 50 years as pastor of the Wellersburg Church, which was composed of four charges, Rev. Knepper was still retained to supply the Wellersburg congregation for five years, making his entire ministry 55 years. Sixteen years ago Rev. Knepper celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. The affair was one of the greatest events of the kind ever held in Somerset county, many persons being present from a distance. Sunday three weeks ago Rev. Knepper celebrated his 89th birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Heller. The celebration was a very quiet one, only the near relatives being present. At his retirement from the ministry, the ministers of the various classes tendered Rev. Knepper a grand public reception, over a thousand persons being present. During his ministry he baptized over 2,000 persons. After resigning from the ministry he was elected pastor emeritus, allowing him the privilege of baptizing and performing marriage ceremonies. Deceased has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Heller, since last October. His death was not unexpected; for the past year he has been in feeble health, being confined to his room the greater part of that time. Death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Deceased was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Knepper, and one daughter, Mrs. Anna M. Heller, of Connellsville. The Courier, Connellsville, October 4, 1905 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       KNIERIEM, Mrs. Flossie Winebrenner Mount Savage- Mrs. Flossie P. Knieriem, 69, Mount Savage, died Saturday, May 11, 1991, at Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1922, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Bessie (Porter) Winebrenner. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William G. Leonard and George Leroy Knieriem, who died in 1987. Mrs. Knieriem attended the Barrelville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, Richard H. Leonard, Wellersburg, Pa., one step-son, Robert Leonard, Winchester, Va., three step-daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Holt, Cresaptown; Mrs. Josephine Norris, of Michigan; and Mrs. Betty Burley, Ellerslie; and one grandson, Richard T. Leonard. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Karin Nurnberger.  Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Heart Fund. Cumberland Times, May 12, 1991       KNIGHT, Mrs. Mabel E. Hausman Mrs. Mabel E. Knight, 67, of 822 Shawnee Avenue, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient 20 days. Born in Allegany County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Rebecca (Handell), Hausman, and was the widow of Joseph J. Knight, who died in 1957. She was a member of Zion Reformed Church. Surviving are three sons, Richard H. Knight, Millerdale, Ridgeley; Fred L. Knight, College Park, and Daniel C. Knight, at home, a daughter Mrs. Mary J. Gaumer, Flintstone; a brother, Gilbert Hausman, city; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brookman, Potomac Park, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox- Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. George A. Hazen, pastor of Zion Reform Church, will preside. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 15, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       KNIPPENBERG, Mrs. Ella May Rice Mrs. Ella May Knippenberg, 88, died yesterday at her home on Williams Road after a long illness. A native of Buck Valley, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John M. and Marriah (Wilson) Rice,  Her husband, Frederick Knippenberg died in 1952,   She was a member of Mt. Herman(sic) United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Knippenberg, RD 4, Mexico Farms, and Delbert G. Knippenberg, with whom she resided; a brother, Grover C. Rice, Hollywood, Md.; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.  The body is at the Hafer Baltimore Avenue Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m.by Rev William Anderson and burial will be in Mt Herman(sic) Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - February 23, 1970 - pg 7, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted April 25, 2010     KNIPPENBERG, Frederick Frederick Knippenberg, 67, of Williams Road, died last night at Memorial Hospital. A farmer, Mr. Knippenberg was a son of the late Henry and Lutishia (Logsdon) Knippenberg. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella May (Rice) Knippenberg; two sons, Robert L. Knippenberg, Williams Road; and Delbert G. Knippenberg, at home; four brothers, William E. Knippenberg, Cumberland; George H. and Stephen A., Oldtown Road; and Frank Knippenberg, Williams Road; four sisters, Mrs. William Andes, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; Mrs. H. E. Collier, Williams Road; Mrs. Harold Valentine, Baltimore Pike; and Mrs. Boyd J. Rice, Cumberland, and five grandchildren. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home until Tuesday when services will be held at 2 p. m. at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church, Williams Road, with Rev. B. F. Hartman officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 2, 1952 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 10, 2009     KNIPPENBERG, Mrs. Leona Maud Irons Mrs. Leona Maud Knippenberg, 76. of RD 4. city, died last night at her home. She had been in ill health several months. A native of Irons Mountain, she was born April 18, 1882 a daughter of the late John and Candace (Dickens) Irons. Her husband, Stephen A. Knippenberg, died December 20, 1954. She was a member of Davis Memorial Methodist Church and a member of the WSCS of the church. Survivors, include two sons, John H. and Ernest S. Knippcnberg, both of Oldtown Road; two daughters, Mrs. James R. Hatfield, and Mrs. Wilkie G. Holler. both of LaVale; two brothers, Andrew Irons, Mexican Farms and Earl Irons. Short Gap; a sister. Mrs. George Knippenberg, Oldtown Road; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m., and. 7 until 9 p.m. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 8, 1958 - pg 9, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted April 25, 2010     KNIPPENBERG, Stephen Ambrose Stephen Ambrose Knippenberg, 75, of RD 4, Oldtown Road, a dairy farmer for 47 years, died this morning at his home after an illness of two years. A native of Green Spring, Mr. Knippenberg was a son of the late Henry and Lucretia (Logsdon) Knippenberg. He held membership in Davis Memorial Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leona (Irons) Knippenberg; two sons, John H. and Ernest S. Knippenberg, RD 4, city; two daughters, Mrs. James Hatfield, Braddock Farms, and Mrs. Wilkie Holler, Dressman's Addition; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers, George, William and Frank Knippenberg, city, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Valentine and Mrs. Boyd Rice, Cumberland, and Mrs. Easter Collier, RD 2, city. The body is at the George Funeral Home. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - December 20, 1954 - pg 9, col 7 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted April 25, 2010     KNOTTS, Catherine Leola Root   Catherine Leola Knotts, 81, Aurora, W.Va., died Saturday, November 6, 1993, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born January 29, 1912, at Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Margaret (White) Root.  Mrs. Knotts conducted worship services at the Hopemont State Hospital, Terra Alta, for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Junior B. Knotts; one son, Robert Knotts, Aurora, W.Va.; one daughter, Vonda Claycomb, Sandusky, Ohio; two brothers, George Root, Oakland; and Talmadge Root, St. George, W.Va.; seven sisters, Lavina Cassell, Towson; Juanita Hoban, Amboy, W.Va.; Ethel Beckman and Vernalda Grim, both of Warren, Ohio; Villa Dettmer, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Loretta Swick, Cumberland; and Helen Dennison, Clarks-burg, W.Va.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends were received in the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was conducted Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Marty Herron officiating. Interment was in the Texas Cemetery, Horse Shoe Run, W.Va. The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Nov 11, 1993 (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted June 13, 2010     KNOTTS, Milton Dale  Milton Dale Knotts, 71, of Oakland, MD, and formerly of Morgantown, died Sunday, February 23, 1992, at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. He was born July 15,1920, in Kitzmiller, MD a son of John E. and Rebecca E. Kisner Knotts. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked as a maintenance man until he retired in 1973. He was a member of Procter Kildow American Legion Post 71, Oakland, and VFW Post 10077, Deer Park, MD. He is survived by his wife, Lillian M. Harsh Knotts; four daughters, Twila Wotring of Baltimore, MD, Shirlene Agnsche of Westminster, MD, Marilyn Bachmann of Eldersburg, MD and Anita Lantz of Aurora; a son, Larry Knotts of Cresaptown, MD; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment with military services was held Thursday, February 27, at Rocky Gap (MD) Veterans Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society, Garrett County Cancer Society, Garrett County Chapter, P.O. Box 294, Oakland. The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Feb 29, 1992 (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted May 23, 2010     KNOX, Mrs. Emily Butler Grantsville, Md., Oct. 30 - Mrs. Emily Knox, 74, died at her home on Negro mountain, Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Amos and Hannah (Durst) Butler. Surviving is one daughter, Ethel Durst, at home, and one son, John Durst, Grantsville; three brothers, John and Ben Butler, Grantsville; Charles Butler, Blairsville, Pa.; and one sister, Mrs. Mike Tissue, Somerfield, Pa.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Sigler, this morning, at the Negro Mountain schoolhouse, with interment in Durst Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 30, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KNOX, Franklin  N. Franklin N. Knox, 76, Oakland, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at his home. Born June 11, 1920, in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Jonas and Esther (Teets) Knox. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine (Rowan) Knox; one son, Franklin “Jamie" Knox, Oakland; one brother, Abraham Knox, Mtn. Lake Park; two sisters, Clara Wiley, Finzel, and Schrilla Knox, Oakland; and two grandchildren. A service was conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the Rev. Harold Harman officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Hospice of Garrett County, Inc. The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept. 26, 1996 (Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets) Posted August 12, 2009     Return to Obituaries