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Name: Emily Virginia Byer, 84, of LaVale, MD
Parents: Stanley J. and Virginia M. Bane
DOB: July 28, 1918, in Clarysville, MD
DOD: Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at the Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cumberland, MD
Spouse: Frank J. Byer
Predeceased by: parents; husband; sister, Elsie (Bane) Sweitzer
Survived by: son, Steven, at home; daughter, Linda Croft and husband Charlie, LaVale; stepson, Frank W. Byer and wife Sandy, Sterling, VA
Burial: January 31, 2003, Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale, MD
Source: Hafer Funeral Service, LaVale, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 2, 2014


BYER, J. Walter
 
J. Walter Byer, 93, of Queen City Towers Apartments, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day.  A native of Newburg, W.Va., he was a son of the late John and Mary (Byer) Byer.  His wife, Nora C (Morgan) Byer died in 1972.  Mr. Byer was a retired electrical engineer for the Celanese Corporation of America at the Amcelle plant. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a life member of BPO Elks Lodge 63 and was past president of the Retired Electrical Engineer Association.  His only survivors are a great grandson, Michael S. Lyden, city, and several nieces and nephews.  The body is at the George Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, November 2, 1974 - pg 14, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 25, 2013


BYER, John C.

John C. Byer, 76, of 196 Main Street, Ridgeley, died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since last Wednesday. A native of Scotch Hill, W. Va., he was a son of the late Henry and Agnes (Love) Byer. His wife, Mrs. Cora (Mickey) Byer, preceded him in death. He was a former Western Maryland Railway Company engineer, and was recently employed at Amcelle Plant of the Celanese Corporation of America. He retired in 1948. He was a member of Calvary Methodist Church of Ridgeley and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survivors include a son, Frank J. Byer, Allegany Grove; two daughters, Mrs. James M. Perry, Ridgeley, and Mrs. Louis Borchert, Charlotte, N. C.; a brother, Charles Byer, this city; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. T. Roscoe Hall, pastor of Calvary Methodist Church. Interment will be in Leybarger Lutheran Cemetery at Madley, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 2, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 17, 2011

BYER, Mrs. Nora C. Morgan
 
Mrs. Nora C. Byer, 83, of 36 Greene Street, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Westernport, she was a daughter of Charles and Bridgett (Moran) Morgan.  Mrs. Byer was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, of Christian Mothers, of the Third Order of St. Francis of the Homemaker's Club and of the Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary.  She is survived by her husband, J Walter Byer; one granddaughter and one great grandson.   The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, October 26, 1972 - pg 16, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 25, 2013

 
BYER, Mrs. Nora C. Morgan
 
Mass of Resurrection for Mrs J Walter Byer, 83, of 36 Greene Street, who died Wednesday, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  A Christian Wake service will be held today at 8 p.m. in the George Funeral Home.  Pallbearers will be: Robert Dick, Robert Dick, Jr; William Dick, Thomas Elliott, Thomas Kegg and Michael Ritter.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, October 27, 1972 - pg 15, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 25, 2013

BYERS, John

Cross: On Thursday the people of Virginia Hill were obliged to witness the sad death of Mr. John Byers who was killed on the Davis and Elkins upper incline plane when a trip was being run. Mr. Byers was born in Bavaria, Germany, was 56 years of age and was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years. He was a soldier in the war of the rebellion and fought in some of its hardest contests. He was buried on Friday in the Sinclair cemetery. The sympathy of a generous people are with the family of the deceased.
The Piedmont Herald, July 19, 1890
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 31, 2016


BYERS, John

Next Sunday morning, Rev E.A. Pugh will preach a sermon in memory of the late John Byers who met death on the 10th of July last, while at work.
The Piedmont Herald, September 27, 1890
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 31, 2016

BYERS, Mrs. Margaret D. Fortney
 
Mrs. Margaret D. Byers, 70, of 347 1/2 Bedford Street, died Sunday at Cumberland Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. Born July 28, 1916 at Ridgeley, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Austin O. and Ollie F. (McKenzie) Fortney. She was preceded in death by one of her two husbands, Ellis G. Byers. Surviving are one son, Randy R. Ross, Severn; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Bevers, Ludlow, Ill.; one brother, Austin J. Fortney, Luke; one sister, Mrs. Ethel DeLawder, city; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Bill Hyde. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lonaconing.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 22, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 10, 2012


BYERS, Will

SHEPHERDSTOWN -   By a strange coincidence, the large pyramidal Norway pine, planted by Mr Will Byers thrifty-five years ago at Valley Rest, near town, withered and died the last fall season at the same time he passed away. This tree had been his special pride, and often he recounted that he had planted and taken care of it. Its decay and removal takes away one of the finest ornaments of that country place. -Shepherdstown Register
Keyser Tribune, October 11, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 30, 2010

BYRD, A. H.

The death of A. H. Byrd, 71, which occurred last night at his residence, 503 East Guenther Street, removes from the Alamo City a man well and favorably known in business and financial circles for many years. Mr. Byrd was born in Jackson, Mo. He came to San Antonio to make his home in 1903, purchasing ranch property in Dimmitt and Zavalla counties. Previously he had owned large farming and milling interests in Missouri. At one time he was reputed to be worth 1,500,000 dollars. The deceased is survived by four sons, A. R. Byrd, Jr. and A. H. Byrd, both of New York City; C. O. Byrd of East Courtland Street, San Antonio, and Edward Byrd of Crystal City: three daughters, Mrs. L. K. Dresback of  Greeley, Col.; Mrs. George Baylor of Crystal City, and Miss Rose Byrd of San Antonio. Two brothers also survive: William Byrd of  Jackson, Mo., and Edward Byrd of Midlothian, Tex. The body will be taken to Jackson, Mo., for interment. The body is being held by Porter Loving pending further arrangements.
San Antonio Express, December 3, 1922
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017


BYRD, Arthur G.

Arthur G. Byrd, 80, of 146 Vermont Ave., died at 4:25 a.m. today in a local hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Somerset County, Pa., on October 8, 1892, a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Smith Byrd. Surviving are his widow, Ruby F. Byrd; one son, Dana E. Byrd, 146 Vermont Avenue; two brothers, Lloyd Byrd, Berlin, Pa., and Lee Byrd, Somerset; one sister, Mrs. Olive Ringer, Rockwood, Pa.; two grandsons, Christopher Sheldon Byrd and Michael Allen Byrd, both of Vermont Ave. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. He was a Protestant by faith and a retired watchmaker, retiring from Caplan's Jewelers. Friends will be received at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 1. Reverend S.L. Green will conduct the service. Interment in Bridgeport Cemetery.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017


BYRD, Carl E.

Carl E. Byrd, 71, of Somerset RD 1, died Monday, July 20, 1987, at his residence. Born April 10, 1916, in Listonburg, Addison Township, he was the son of the late William Lee and Laura Catherine (Shunk) Byrd. Also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Kelly and two brothers, Raymond and Elroy. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy I. Pugh and these children: Mrs. Jack L. (Janet) Hickey, Harrisburg; and Larry D., Palmyra, Pa.; four grandchildren, Laura and Rebecca Byrd and Scott and Terry Hickey. He was a brother of Mrs. Myrl (Lucille) Ream, Campbelltown; and Mrs. Everett (Betty) Weaver, Somerset RD 1. He was a former coal miner and a retired employee of the Milton Hershey School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and UMWA Local 1742. Friends were received from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Charles Olson officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.
Somerset (Pa.) Daily American, July 23, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017


BYRD, Charles E.
 
Charles E. Byrd, 36, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Homer Bickel, of near Boundary, Saturday evening following a lingering illness of cerebral hemorrhage. The deceased was born in Jay county, August 21, 1883. He was a son of J.A. and Sophia Myers Byrd. Surviving him are two children, Thelma M., 13 years, and Mahlon K., 6 years, the parents, and the following brothers and sisters: Daisy, wife of Homer Bickel, of Boundary, at whose home he died; Amos and Harry Byrd of (unreadable), Ind.; Edith, wife of Noah Gale, of Noble township; and (unreadable), wife of Rolly Arnold, of Portland. The wife, Edith Harness Byrd, preceded him in death about two years ago. One brother and one sister are also deceased. The funeral services will be conducted from the church at Antioch Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Antioch cemetery.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017


BYRD, Claude Don

Graveside services were held in Millcrest Memorial Park Monday afternoon for Claude Don Byrd, 54, who passed away just last week following a heart attack. He was a native of Missouri and has been living in Porterville only a short while. Mr. Byrd was a pianist and spent most of his life entertaining in clubs throughout the country. Rev. Joel Edmonds of the First Christian Church officiated. Mr. Byrd is survived by three brothers: Wilbur Byrd of Corpus Christie, TX, Lewis J. Byrd and Millard Byrd both of Tulsa, OK; and a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Winn of Glendale. Myers Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017

 

BYRD, Dana E.

Dana E. Byrd, 75, of 146 Vermont Ave., Clarksburg, died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, at his residence. He was born July 16, 1933, in Clarksburg, a son of the late Arthur George Byrd and Ruby Fern Martin Byrd. His wife, Geneva N. Schneider Byrd, whom he married on June 5, 1947, survives. Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher S. and Judy Byrd, Clarksburg, and Michael A. and Barbara Byrd, Bridgeport; two granddaughters, Shannon Elizabeth and Sierra Dawn Byrd, both of Bridgeport, and several cousins. He was also preceded in death by one son, David Sherman Byrd, and one granddaughter, Kayla Michelle Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a Harrison County businessman who owned and operated Byrd's Jewelry Store since 1954. He was Protestant. He was a member of Bridgeport Post 68 American Legion, Bridgeport Rotary Club, the American Watchmakers Institute, and Jewelers of America. He served with the U.S. Army Eighth Armored Division Artillery Unit during World War II. Friends will be received at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, Clarksburg, where the funeral service will be held Monday with the Rev. Dale Waters officiating. Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery, where the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 573 and American Legion Post 13 will conduct military graveside rites.
[d.o.d. Thursday, December 17, 1998; Source Unknown]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017

 

BYRD, Elroy J.

Elroy J. Byrd, 52, of West Garrett St., Somerset, died Aug. 17, 1980 at Conemaugh Valley Hospital, Johnstown. He was born Oct. 7, 1927 in Somerset Twp., and was a son of the late William L. and Laura Catherine (Shunk) Byrd. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond, and sister, Virginia. He is survived by his widow, the former Betty Jean Landis and a daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Ulzheimer, of Mechanicsburg; and three grandchildren. He was a brother of Carl and Mrs. Everett (Betty) Weaver, both of Somerset RD 1; and Mrs. Merle (Lucille) Ream of Rockwood RD 3. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset, and was a school bus contractor in Stonycreek Twp. He was a veteran of World War II. Friends were received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home where services were conducted with the Rev. H. James Meyers officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
The Republic, Meyersdale, Pa., August 21, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017

 

BYRD, Edward Russell

Mr. Edward Russell Byrd, 65, of 118 Park Hill Dr., died Sunday at a local hospital. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Boleyn Zilker Byrd; brothers, J.H. Byrd, A.R. Byrd, C.O. Byrd, all of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Mrs. Clara Dresback, Miss Sallie Byrd, Mrs. George Bailor, all of Tucson, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews. Service Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rt. Rev. Everett H. Jones, Dr. Samuel Orr Capers, and the Rev. Louis R. Goodrich officiating. Private entombment in Mission Burial Park under the direction of Porter Loring.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017

BYRD, Mrs. Helen Swayne

Services were held for Helen Swayne Byrd, 88, on Sunday, June 16, 1996, at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sikeston, with the Rev. Brant V. Hazlett, pastor of the Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau, and Rev. Seamus Doyle, pastor of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Hickman, KY, officiating. Entombment followed in the Byrd family mausoleum at the IOOF Cemetery near Charleston under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home. Mrs. Byrd, a resident of Charleston, died at 2:03 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 1996, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born on September 27, 1907, at Hickman, KY, daughter of the late Tschudi Thompson and Annie Miller Herring Swayne. She had lived in Charleston most of her life where she was a life-long member of the Molly French Garden Club and was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sikeston. Her great-grandfather, Rev. Nathanial Newlin Cowgill, was the first Episcopal minister to serve Western Kentucky and Tennessee. On June 2, 1930, she married Thomas A. Byrd, who survives of the home. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Swayne Byrd and Hugh Hunter Byrd, both of Charleston; two grandsons, Nelson M. Byrd and Hudson T. Byrd, both of Charleston. She was predeceased in death by one brother, Hugh Swayne. Pallbearers were Lester Goodin, John Goodin, Lee Goodin, David Brewer, Handy Moore and James Thurmond.
Enterprise Courier, 20, 1996, Page 7, Col 1&2, Vol CXX1Nom 25
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2017

BYRD, John Richard

John Richard Byrd, 70, of Skyline Nursing Home in Woodstock, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Tuesday in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at Mt. Jackson Cemetery by the Rev. William R. Bailance Jr. Mr. Byrd was born Dec. 25, 1909 in Mt. Jackson, a son of the late Charles and Mary Williamson Bird. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Dove of Milwaukee, Wis., and Frances Louden of Rockville, Md.; and three brothers, Gardner Bird of Woodstock, Charles Bird of Colorado Springs, and Bernard Byrd of Falls Church. Funeral arrangements by Dellinger Funeral Home at Mt. Jackson.

*Bird and Byrd names are spelled as they were published in the obituary.
no source noted
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2017

BYRD, Mahlon E.

Mahlon E. Byrd, 66, of 624 Cincinnati Ave., died at his residence while sleeping early today. He was born in Bluffton, Ind., Oct. 27, 1914. the son of Charles A. and Edith Harness Byrd. A retired welder, he was a former employee of Koring Electric of Dayton. His widow, the former Maryesther Luttman, whom he married Dec. 24, 1938, survives. He was a former resident of Portland, Ind., and resided in Xenia since 1941. He was a member of Xenia Lodge No. 49, F & AM; Xenia Chapter No. 36, RAM and OH-10 CB Club. Also surviving are two daughters, Barbara J. Phipps and Judith A. Barnhart, both of Xenia; a son, Richard E. Byrd of Xenia, and four grandchildren. A sister, Thelma Macy, preceded him in death. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Neald Funeral Home, N. Detroit St., with Rev. Bill Dodd officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. Visitations will be held at the funeral home on Thursday where Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28. 2017

BYRD, Mrs. Mary Dunwoodie

Mary (Dunwoodie) Byrd, 83, of Springboro, died January 6, 2004, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born April 17, 1920, in Oakwood and was a 1939 graduate of Oakwood High School. She was a member of the Jonathan Wright Springboro chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Clearcreek Garden Club, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Dayton Society of Painters and Sculpturers, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and the Dayton Tennis Hall of Fame. Preceding her in death was a brother, David S. Dunwoodie. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Walter C. "Bill" Byrd; a son, Walter C. "Cy" Byrd III, a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Services were Jan. 9, at the Anderson Funeral Home, Springboro, with the Rev. Ken Howard officiating. Burial was in Springboro Cemetery.

[d.o.d. January 6, 2004; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 2, 2017

BYRD, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Foster

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Byrd, 79, of Swanders, wife of Harry A. Byrd, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at her home after a lengthy illness. A native of Champaign county, she had been a resident of Shelby county since 1904. Mrs. Byrd had been an active member of the United Brethren church in Sidney for 45 years, serving ten years as president of the Women's Society of World Service. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid and the Red Circle Sunday school class. Born March 18, 1870, in Champaign county, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Bowers Foster. She married Harry A. Byrd at Urbana on April 6, 1889. The husband survives with two daughters, Mrs. G.E. (Clara) Woodruff, Sidney, and Mrs. Dwight (Daphen) Woodruff, Tipp City; a son, Walter Byrd, of Franklin, and a brother, Elmer Foster, of Covington. There are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kerr Mortuary with Rev. Fred B. Esterly, pastor of the United Brethren Church, in charge. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 15, 2017

BYRD, Mrs. Mary Ellen Neff
 
Mrs. Mary Ellen Byrd, 67, wife of Frank L. Byrd, Route 5, Pinto Lane, died last night in Allegany Hospital, where she had been a patient since Friday.  A native of Keyser, W. Va., Mrs. McKenzie[sic] was a daughter of the late William Henry and Zipporah (McKenzie) Neff.  She belonged to Keyser Methodist Church and Martha Washington Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Lonaconing.  Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. J. William Loar, Rawlings, and three grandchildren.  The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where rites will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. W.W. Patterson, of LaVale Methodist Church and Rev. R.M. Crowe, pastor of Cresaptown Methodist Church.  Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. 
Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, November 27, 1950
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted November 10, 2015

BYRD, Mrs. Mary Jane Evans

Mrs. Mary Jane Byrd, known to her friends as "Aunt Mollie," was born near Oak Ridge, her maiden name being Evans. On November 21, 1867, she was married to William Byrd, and with him lived in Jackson until his death. She then left this state to live on a ranch in Texas with her sons, of whom three survive her, Edward Rudde Byrd, generally known as "Man" Byrd, William Byrd and Stephen Byrd. At the time of her passing, there were six grandchildren and one or two great-grandchildren. During her long residence in Jackson, Mrs. Byrd was an active member of the Methodist church and also of the WCTU. Her funeral was held on August 4, 1934, in the Jackson Cemetery, with Rev. D.R. Wasson of the New McKendree Church, in charge.
Published in the Southeast Missourian, August 4, 1934
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2017

BYRD, Mrs. Mollie Easley

Mrs. Ed Byrd, 86, of Midlothian, sister of R. J. Easley and Mrs. F. C. Dollins of Detroit, died in a hospital in Dallas Tuesday night about 10 o'clock. Mrs. Byrd, the former Miss Mollie Easley, was reared in Blossom and lived in Detroit for several years where Mr. Byrd engaged in the mercantile business. The family moved from Detroit to Midlothian in 1901. Burial rites are bein gheld at the Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom this afternoon at 3 o'cloc followin gservices at Midlothian. She is survived by 5 children: Mrs. Robert Gidley, Mrs. Robert McDonald and Harold Byrd, Dallas; Durette Byrd, Midlothian and Deo Byrd, Irving, besides 5 sisters and a brother: Mrs. S. J. McFarland and Mrs. D. E. Waggoner, Dallas; Mrs. W. L . Oklahoma City; Mrs. W. A. Roach, Ladonia and R. J. Easley and Mrs. F. C. Dollins.
The Detroit News-Herald, 10 April 1947 (from microfilm in Clarksville Library)
FindAGrave Memorial #64336700
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted March 11, 2017

BYRD, Thomas A.

Funeral services for Thomas A. Byrd, 97, were held on Thursday, September 4, 1997, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sikeston, with the Rev. William Nathaniel Pyron, pastor, officiating. Entombment followed in the Byrd Family Mausoleum at the IOOF Cemetery near Charleston under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home. Mr. Byrd died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, September 1, 1997, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born December 16, 1899 in Charleston to the late James L. and Lucy Hunter Byrd Sr. A graduate of Western Military Academy in Alton, IL., he attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, then returned to Charleston where he farmed until his retirement, and was a partner in the Jas. L. Byrd Lumber Company. He had served as a member of the Charleston Masonic Lodge #407 AF & AM, The Moolah Temple and 32 Scottish Rite Freemasonry of St. Louis, the Knight Temple of Cape, the St. James Drainage District and Board for 43 years, and was the oldest living member of the Charleston Kiwanis Club. On June 2, 1930, he married Helen Swayne, who preceded him in death on June 13, 1996. One brother, James Lanier Byrd, Jr., also preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Swayne Byrd and Hugh Hunter Byrd, both of Charleston, and two grandsons, Hudson T. Byrd and Nelson M. Byrd, also of Charleston. Pallbearers will be Albert Goodin, Lee Goodin, John Goodin, David Brewer, Handy Moore, and Donald McGann.
Enterprise Courier, Page 7, Col 3&4, CXX11 NO 36
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2017

BYRD, W. P.

W.P. Byrd, 82, died yesterday at the county infirmary at 9 a.m. A short time after the death of Mr. Byrd, a card arrived from a relative in Berkeley, Cal., wishing him a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mr. Byrd is survived by a brother and a daughter at Valleyford. The body is at Smith & Co.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017


BYRD, Walter C. Sr.

Private services for Walter C. Byrd, Sr., 61, of  434 Grand av., will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Whitmer Brothers funeral home, 239 N. Ludlow st. Burial will be in Springboro cemetery. Mr. Byrd was found dead in his apartment Monday. He is survived by a son, Walter Jr., of Franklin; a daughter Miss Betsy Byrd of San Francisco and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Woodruff of Sidney and Mrs. Daphen Woodruff of Tipp City.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017


BYRD, Wilbur W.

Wilbur W. Byrd, 72, of 2944 E. Harrington, died at 4 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. He was born May 4, 1909, in Springfield, Missouri, and was a member of the Eleventh Street Church of Christ. He moved to Corpus Christi in 1939 from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was a retired pipe liner. Survivors include his wife, Zelma Byrd of Corpus Christi; one son, Bob Byrd of Robstown; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Memorial Park with Jerry Roberts and J.E. Roberts officiating. Clifford Jackson Funeral Home on Violet Road.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017

 

BYRD, William

The many friends and acquaintances of William Byrd were startled yesterday morning to hear of his death at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis. He had been under treatment for several weeks suffering from ear trouble and on last Saturday a mastoid operation was performed after which he never regained consciousness and grew steadily worse until his death at 11:30 Tuesday night. His son Will, of Carriza Springs, Texas, was with him during the last few days of his illness. Mr. Byrd was a member of a large and influential family among the pioneers of Cape Girardeau County. He was born in Byrd township on May 11, 1845, and had therefore passed his 79th milestone. He grew to manhood on his father's farm in the township that bears his family name. He enlisted in the Confederate army in June 1863 as a member of Jefrey's Eighth Missouri Cavalry in Marmaduke's old brigade where he served until October 1864. On November 21, 1867, he was united in marriage with Mary J. Evans, daughter of J.R. and Catherine Evans, who survives him. Soon after marriage, they located on a farm on Byrd's Creek where they remained until moving to Jackson some thirty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Byrd had a family of nine children, three of whom survive: Edward R., Charles William, and Stephen, all of whom reside in Texas.  The deceased was a son of Stephen and N. Isabella Moore Byrd. By thrift and saving, he managed to amass a goodly portion of this world's goods. He was a member of the Methodist church and leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. The body was brought to Jackson yesterday afternoon. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church on Friday afternoon at 2:30 P.M.


The following is the genealogy and history of the Byrd family of Cape Girardeau County:
*Andrew Byrd, of English descent, lived in North Carolina the early part of the eighteenth century
*Amos Byrd, son of Andrew Byrd, was born in North Carolina in 1737, married a Miss Ruddle, moved from North Carolina to Virginia in January 1773, thence to Tennessee within six miles of Knoxville on the Holsten River, where he reared to maturity five sons and three daughters, viz: Stephen, John, Abraham, Amos, Moses, Mary, Clara and Sallie. He, with his sons and daughters and their families, moved to Missouri, landing at Cape Girardeau in the fall of 1799. Amos, Sr., died June 5, 1818, and was buried on the Penny or Byrd farm, six miles west of Cape Girardeau, by the side of his wife who had preceded him.
*In the Spring of 1800, the Byrds, having obtained grants of land from the Spanish Government, settled near Jackson on Byrd's Creek, in Cape Girardeau County:
    -Stephen Byrd, Sr., was colonel in the Black Hawk War, was a member of the constitutional convention that framed the first constitution of the state of Missouri
    -Abraham, Sr., participated in the Indian Wars of Tennessee, and was captain in the Black Hawk War, and was several times a member of the Missouri Legislature. He was married in Tennessee, near Knoxville, to Miss Elizabeth Gillispie, daughter of William Gillispie, of a Scotch Presbyterian family, in the fall of 1799. There were born to them eleven children, nine of whom attained majority: Amos, Gillispie, Ingabow (Byrd), Mary (Herrell), Nancy (Kelso), Stephen, Sabina (Alton), Clarissa (Horrel) and Emily (Martin).
(no date or source noted)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2017

BYRD, Mrs. Zelma Ruth

Zelma Ruth Byrd, 83, passed away in a local Corpus Christi nursing home. She was born June 25, 1906 in Murphysboro, Illinois. She moved to Corpus Christi in 1939 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a member of Eleventh Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur W. Byrd. Surviving are a son Bob L. Byrd of Robstown, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Jerry Roberts officiating.

[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 18, 2017


BYRNE, Miss Ann K.

"Miss Ann K. Byrne, former Midland resident, died yesterday in Aliquippa, Pa. Born at Ocean, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Stakem) Byrne. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Katherine Atkinson, Baltimore, one brother, John Byrne, Ocean, and a number of nieces and nephews. The services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with Requiem High Mass at St. Titus Catholic Church, Aliquippa. Burial will be in the church cemetery there."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 11 Feb 1963
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 25, 2010


BYRNE, Harry W.

Attorney Dies As Result of a Hit-Run Accident ~ Was Husband of Former Meyersdale Girl, Miss Nelle Beal
Henry[sic] W. Byrne, 61, a prominent lawyer of Fayette County, died last Friday afternoon in the Uniontown hospital following a hit-and-run accident along the National Pike. Mr. Byrne and his wife, Mrs. Nelle (Beal) Byrne, were residents of Markleysburg, but he had stopped at the Speedway Inn at Hopwood the night of the accident.  He was admitted to the Uniontown Hospital on the morning of August 30, after he told friends he was struck by a hit-run driver. Mr. Byrne suffered a fractured hip and wrist and was said to be well on the way to recovery when stricken with pneumonia which resulted in his death last Friday afternoon.  Fayette County authorities are investigating the accident which caused Byrne's death. Attorney Byrne was born in Everson in March, 1881, a son of Mrs. John R. Byrne and the late Mr. Byrne.  He attended the public schools in Everson and began his legal education in St. Vincent's College and Northwestern University where he took the pre-law course.  He was graduated from the University of Michigan law school. He served as chief clerk in the office of Sheriff P. A. John in 1908 and was admitted to practice before the Fayette County bar on May 23, 1911, beginning a brilliant career. He served as assistant district attorney under the late District Attorney William A. Miller from 1920 to 1923 and later served three years in the same capacity under District Attorney James A. Reilly, beginning in 1936. He was author of the law book, "Pennsylvania Criminal Procedure", a volume widely used in legal circles. He is survived by his widow and a son, Robert Byrne; three brothers, Arthur, Frank and John R. Byrne, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. John Duggan, Jr., of Connellsville; Mrs. Edward Flora and Mrs. J. J. Finnerty of Everson and his mother, Mrs. John R. Byrne of Everson. Funeral services for Mr. Byrne were conducted in Scottdale Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, by Rev. P. J. Graney of the St. John's R. C. Church.  Burial was in the St. John Cemetery, Scottdale.
Meyersdale Republican, September 11, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 13, 2010


BYRNE, John A.

(Death 3 April 1947):
FROSTBURG, April 5 -The body of John A. Byrne, 68, native of Eckhart, who died Thursday afternoon at his home, 310 High Street, Fairmont, W. Va., after a lingering illness, will be brought here tomorrow at 2 p. m. to the residence of a niece, Miss Anna Byrne, 34 Grant Street. A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md -April 6, 1947 -pg 24, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 17, 2010


BYRNE, John J.

FROSTBURG-John J. Byrne, 77, Gunter Hotel, died yesterday at the Cumberland Nursing home, where he had been a patient since February 12, 1971. He had been in failing health five years. A native of Ocean, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Stakem) Byrne. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Midland. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Plummer, LaVale; two sons, Donald and Lawrencc Byrne, Cumberland; sister, Mrs. Katherine Atkinson, Frostburg; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst 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. Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Byrne will he held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will held Tuesday at 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be furnished by Farrady Post 24, American Legion.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 31, 1972 - pg 17, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 30, 2010


BYRNE, John Joseph

John Joseph Byrne, 42, of 229 Cecelia St, who was found dead yesterday in his car which was parked inside a closed garage at 511 Maryland Ave died of asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to authorities. The local resident who was employed as assistant service manager at McIntyre Chevrolet, Inc, was found lying on the front seat of his car. He was found by his wife and a daughter, who had not seen him since Saturday, police said. The motor of the automobile was still running. Police reported yesterday that the man was found in the parked car. City Police Detective Harry Iser and Officer Clarence Valentine investigated. The deputy county medical examiner's office said death was to asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A native of Ocean, he was born September 13, 1922 and was a son of John Joseph Byrne Sr and Martha A (Bush) Byrne, Polk St. Mr Byrne was a veteran of WW II and a member of Catholic War Veterans. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Canning) Byrne, a son, Dennis, at home; three daughters, Miss Patricia Ann Byrne, Miss Rose Agnes Byrne, Miss Christine Byrne, all at home. Also surviving are three brothers; Paul T Byrne, Lawrence E Byrne and Donald M Byrne, all of Cumberland and a sister, Mrs Warren Plummer, LaVale. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Requeim Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Church and interment will be in St Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, September 20, 1964 - pg 18, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 1, 2011


BYRNE, Joseph M.

"Joseph M. Byrne, 56, of 407 Maryland Avenue, died at his residence yesterday after a lingering illness.  Born in Midland, he was a son of the late Michael and Rose Ann (Cunningham) Nolan.  An employe of the G. C. Murphy Company for many years, he was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  His wife, Marjorie (Newhouse) Byrne, died in 1944.  Surviving are a son, Michael J. Byrne, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Lee Brailer, city, and Miss Veronica Byrne, Baltimore.  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 rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 7 p.m.  A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 1 June 1962
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 22, 2011


BYRNE, Rev. Joseph T.

FROSTBURG — Rev. Joseph T. Byrne, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Brighton, Pa., died of a heart attack Saturday. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary (Donahue) Byrne: two brothers. Edward Byrne, Spokane, Wash., and William (Bernard) Byrne of California; a sister, Miss Loretta Byrne, teacher at Schenley High School, Pittsburgh; a niece, Mrs. Theresa Heirch, Philadelphia; two aunts, Theresa and, Elizabeth Donahue, and a cousin, Ann Donahue, all of Frostburg. A solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated Thursday in St. Mary's Church, New Brighton.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, May 7, 1951 - pg 15, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 16, 2011


BYRNE, Miss Margaret E.

(Death 25 March 1976):  ECKHART -Miss Margaret E. Byrne, 83, of Fairmont, died yesterday at Fairmont General Hospital. Born in Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Donahue) Byrne. Miss Byrne was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fairmont. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at St. Peter's Church. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg at 1 p.m
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md -Friday, March 26, 1976 -pg 11, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 17, 2010


BYRNE, Mary A.

(Death 7 March 1971):
MISS MARY A. BYRNE ECKHART -Miss Mary A. Byrne, of 310 High Street, Fairnont, W. Va., died Sunday at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born inEckhart, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Donahue) Byrne, she was a member of St, Peter's Catholic Church,Fairmont, and the Sodality. Surviving are a sister, Miss Margaret E. Byrnes, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received atthe residence. A requiem high mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m at St. Peter's Church. The body will be returned to Frostburg for interment in St. Michael's cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md-Tuesday, March 9, 1971 -pg 6, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 17, 2010


BYRNE, Mrs. Mary Ellen Donahue

(Death 9 February 1927):
FROSTBURG, MD Mrs Mary Byrnes
Mrs. Mary Byrnes[sic], 71 years old, widow of Lawrence Byrnes[sic], died yesterday afternoon at her home in Fairmont, W Va. The body will be brought to Frostburg Friday to the home of Bernard D Byrnes[sic] Grant Street. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with services at St Michael's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Byrnes[sic] was Miss Mary Donahue of Eckhart, prior to her marriage. She is survived by the following children: John and Lawrence of Fairmont; Bernard D of Frostburg; Frank of Pittsburgh; Mrs Annie Coleman of Eckhart and Misses Mary, Rose and Margaret of Fairmont.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md -Thursday, February 10, 1927 -pg 14, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 17, 2010


BYRNE, Myles

"Wheeling, W. Va.--In St. Joseph's Cathedral this morning a high mass of requiem was celebrated for Myles (Bob) Byrne, 42, former employe of the Lambus cafe and a resident of Wheeling for the past 22 years, who died Thursday.  Although ill for the last 18 months, Mr. Byrne's death was sudden.  Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Mr. Byrne was born in Lonaconing, Md. on Dec. 18, 1900, a son of the late Myles and Mary Ricker Byrne.  He was educated at St. Joseph's parochial school in Midland, Md. and came to Wheeling as a young man.  Employed as a bartender at the Lambus cafe on Sixteenth Street prior to his illness, he was also a bartender at the old Fort Henry cafe on Market Street at one time.  Mr. Byrne was a member of the Bartender's union.  Surviving are his wife, Ina Burke Byrne; a brother, Paul J. Byrne, of this city; five sisters, Mrs. T. A. McQuistion, of Deandale, Ohio; Mrs. Michael Cunningham, of Midland, Md.; Miss Adelaide Byrne and Mrs. Raymond Flanagan, both of Wheeling, and Mrs. John R. Purdy, of Keyser, W. Va."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Mon 12 July 1943
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 22, 2011


BYRNE, Pfc. Myles J.

Local Mother Told Of Son's Death In Italy ~ Pfc. Myles J. Byrne Reportedly Crushed To Death By Two Trucks
The Department of Defense has notified a Cumberland mother that her 22-year-old soldier son, one of four brothers serving in the armed forces, was killed in Europe. Pfc. Myles J. J. Byrne, son of Mrs. Martha Byrne, 122 Hanover Street, was reportedly crushed to death between two trucks in Italy. Full details of the accident have not been received. No indication was given as to whether Pfc. Byrne was killed by military or civilian vehicles, but it is assumed that he was on duty. His distraught mother, who works as a bookkeeper at Shonter's Furniture Store, North Centre Street, was unable to give adequate information this morning. However, she said three other sons are in the Navy. Prior to entering service, Pfc. Byrne attended Beall High School, Frostburg, and was employed for some time at Stacey's Market here. He was inducted into the Army on September 17, 1951. While attending a cook's course at the Food Service School, Fort Knox, Ky., he was rated an honor student. Besides his mother and widow, Mrs. Gcorgianna Byrne, whose last address was 251 Williams Street, Pfc. Byrne leaves several brothers and sisters. He was born January 3, 1930.
Monday, November 17, 1952 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 30, 2010

 
BYRNE, Pfc. Myles J.

Soldier's Body Arrives Here From Trieste
Myles J. Byrne Victim Of Accident Overseas—Funeral Set Tuesday
The body of Pvt. Myles J. Byrne, husband of Mrs. Georgianna Byrne, 251 Williams Street arrived here from the Free Territory of Trieste where he was killed November 15. An escort comprised of members of Farrady Post 24, American Legion and John R Fairgrieve Veterans of Foreign War of Frostburg met the body at the Queen City station and accompanied it to the home of the victim's mother, Mrs. Martha Byrne. 122 Hanover St, this city. The body will remain at the home of his mother until Tuesday when a requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church here. Interment will be in St Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg. Pvt Byrne was killed when he was pinned between a backing truck and a gas fuel truck at the Seventh Station Hospital in Trieste. He was inducted into the army September 17, 1951 and had been in Trieste since April. He attended St. Joseph's Parochial School, Midland and Beall High School in Frostburg. For three years prior to entering the service he was employed by Stacey's Market here. His father, John J Byrne resides at Ocean. Pvt Byrne also leaves a sister and five brothers.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, December 7, 1952 - pg 27, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 30, 2010


BYRNE, Mrs. Nellie F. Beals (also Suder, Livengood)

Mrs. Nellie F. Byrne, 79, of Markleysburg, died May 2, 1979 in the Fazio Nursing Home there.  Born in Meyersdale she was a daughter of the late George W. Beals and Agnes (Bittner) Beals. Her husband, Harry W. Byrne, preceded her in death.  She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Paul.  Surviving are a son, Miles Suder, Markleysburg and a brother, Roy Beals, Salisbury.  Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, where services were conducted with the Rev. David Fetter officiating. Interment, Bittinger Cemetery.
The Republic, Meyersdale, PA., May 10, 1979
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 13, 2010


BYRNE, Paul

"Lonaconing, Maryland-Former Midland Resident Dies-Word was received here of the death of Paul Byrnes, aged 90 years, former resident of Midland, this county, and husband of the late Margaret Quinn Byrne Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Kelt, 729 East Twenty-first street, Baltimore, of a heart attack. Mr. Byrne was the son of the late Myles and Anne Byrne, natives of Ireland who came to this country from England and settled in Ocean, this county. Mr. Byrne was born in Scotland and came to this country with his parents when quite young. He is survived by nine daughters, Mrs. John Stakem, Midland; Mrs. John McGreevy, Wilmerding, Pa.; Mrs. John Kelly, Baltimore; Mrs. Owen McGreevy, Westernport; Sister Placide, Visitation Convent, Catonsville, Md.; Sister Theresa, Georgetown, D.C.; and Misses Catherine, Pauline, and Helen Byrne, of Baltimore; John of Butte, and Miles of Baltimore and one sister, Miss Mary Byrne of Midland also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8:30 o'clock at his late residence with a requiem high mass at St. Ann's Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in Cathedral cemetery, Baltimore."
(No source or date given)
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 15, 2009

BYRNE, Miss Pauline A.

“MIDLAND—Miss Pauline A. Byrne, a native of Midland, died recently at her home in Baltimore.  Miss Byrne had been a resident of Baltimore since 1910 when she went there to attend a secretarial school.  She had been employed in that capacity there until her retirement in February.  Surviving are six sisters:  Mrs. Mary McGreevy, Wilmerding, Pa.; Mrs. Bess Kelly, Miss Katherine Byrne, and Mrs. Helen Bullock, Baltimore; Sister M. Teresa (Margaret) Byrne, Georgetown Visitation Convent, Washington, and Mrs. Agnes McGreevy, city, and several nieces and nephews.  Interment was in the convent burial grounds at Mt. de Sales February 26.”
The Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland, Monday, August 5, 1963: 
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 31, 2014


BYRNE, Mrs. Rose Cunningham

MIDLAND—Mrs. Rose (Cunningham) Byrne, 70, died early this morning at her home here. A daughter of the late John and Mary Anne (Murphy) Cunningham, she was the widow of Timothy Byrne. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Mary Dilfer, of here; a son, William Byrne, La Vale; a sister, Mrs. Anne Coleman, of here, and two brothers, Hugh and Michael Cunningham, both of here. A requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 a. in. at St. Joseph's Church by Rev. John Buckley, pastor. Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery in Frostburg. The body will be at the residence this evening. The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p. m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, August 22, 1955 - pg 16, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 26, 2010

BYRNE/BYRNES, Mrs. Rose Anna Nolan
 
Mrs Rose Anna Byrne, wife of Michael Byrne, 237 South Water St, who died yesterday, will be buried in St Patrick's Cemetery on Wednesday after services at St Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock. Mrs Byrne, besides her husband, is survived by a son and two daughters at home, James, Veronica and Rosalind. She is also survived by two brothers, the Rev Joseph P Nolan, pastor of St Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg and Martin Nolan of Cumberland and three sisters, Mrs John McDermott and Mrs Anthony Houck of Cumberland and by Miss Loretta Nolan of Frostburg.NB - last name typed as written. Husband, Michael, below, is listed as BYRNES
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, July 6, 1926 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 29, 2012

BYRNE, Miss Rose M.

(Death 17 September 1969):
Miss Rose M. Byrne of 310 High Street, Fairmont, W. Va., died yesterday at Fairmont General Hospital after a lengthy illness. A native of Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Donahue) Byrne.She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fairmont, and was a former employe of Hartley's DepartmentStore there. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Margaret Byrne and Miss Mary Byrne and a niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Wise, all of Fairmont, andseveral other nieces and nephews in this area. The body is at the Frey Home for Funerals in Fairmont and will be taken to the residencetoday where friends will be received after5 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Fairmont.Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg.
Cumberland News; Cumberland,
Allegany Co, Md -Thursday, September 18, 1969 -pg 31, col 4

(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 17, 2010


BYRNE, Mrs. Sarah Quinn

"Lonaconing, Md. Aug 7-Word was received here by Postmaster J. Frank Quinn of the death of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Byrne, in Auburn, N.Y. Mrs. Byrne was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn and was a native of Lonaconing. Besides her husband and brother, two sisters, Mrs. John Kenny, Midland, who was with her at the time of her death, and Miss Julia Quinn of this place, survive."
Cumberland Evening Times, 7 Aug 1937
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 22, 2011


BYRNE, Teresa (Sister M. Placide)
 
“Sister M. Placide (Teresa) Byrne, 86, died February 24 at Mt. de Sales Visitation Convent, Catonsville.  She was a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Quinn) Byrne, formerly of here.  Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Mary McGreevy, Wilmerding, Pa.; Mrs. Bess Kelly, Miss Katherine Byrne, and Mrs. Helen Bullock, Baltimore; Sister M. Teresa (Margaret) Byrne, Georgetown Visitation Convent, Washington, and Mrs. Agnes McGreevy, city, and several nieces and nephews.  Interment was in the convent burial grounds at Mt. de Sales February 26.”
“The Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland 5 Mar 1974
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)


BYRNE, Vincent A.

"Lonaconing, Md., July 20-Funeral rites for the late Vincent A. Byrne, who died last Friday in Miner's Hospital, Frostburg, were held yesterday morning in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Bonaventure, O.M. Cap., of SS Peter and Paul Church, Cumberland. The honorary pallbearers were Winfred McKenty, Edward Atkinson, John Cosgrove, Bernard McPartland, Patrick McPartland, Andrew Smith, Isaac Bradburn, J.P. Doolan, Alban Bishop, Patrick Doolan, John Mullen, Edward Stakem, Frank Doolan and John Johnson; active, August Ricker, Joseph Mills, Patrick Mills, Joseph Byrne, Maynard Byrne and Joseph Byrne, Pittsburgh, cousins of the deceased."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland Tue 20 Jul 1937
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
(Posted September 14, 2009)


BYRNE, William T.

MIDLAND—William T. Byrne, Aliquippa, Pa., died yesterday in Aliquippa Hospital. Mr. Byrne was born at Ocean and resided here before moving a number of years ago. He was a former member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church in Aliquippa. Surviving are his widow, Emma (Tippen) Byrne; a son, William Byrne, Beaver Falls, Pa.; two brothers, James Byrne, Aliquippa, and John Byrne, Ocean, and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Atkinson, Frostburg, and Miss Anny Byrne, Aliquippa.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, July 2, 1959 - pg 20, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 7, 2010


BYRNES, Miss Anna M.

FROSTBURG - Miss Anna M. Byrnes, 80, of 34 South Grant Street, died Sunday at the Cumberland Nursing and Convalescent Center, where she had resided since February 1985. Born May 18,1905 in Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late Bernard D. Byrnes and Gertrude (Dundon) Byrnes. She was a retired employee of the Michael Berkowitz Company and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the sodality of the church. Surviving are a brother, Joseph B. Byrnes, Calastoga, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Catherman, here, and Mrs. Rose Mary Crowe, Zihlman, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 21, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012


BYRNES, Bernard

Bernard Byrnes, husband of the late Gertrude (Dundon) Byrnes, died Sunday. Feb. 8th. The body will remain at the home. 34 Grant street. Frostburg, Md. where friends and relatives will be received. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Catholic church. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Durst Funeral Service.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, February 10, 1942 - pg 17, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 18, 2010

 

BYRNES, Mrs. Elizabeth Brady
 
Mrs Elizabeth Byrnes of Midland died last night at 3:30 o'clock at Lonaconing at the Brady House of which Mr Joseph Brady is proprietor and who is a brother of the deceased.  Mrs Byrnes has been suffering intensely for six months or more with valvular heart disease.  She was 25 years of age and is survived by her husband and two little children.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, February 8, 1906 - pg 1, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)

Posted December 28, 2013 

BYRNES, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Sullivan

Mrs. Elizabeth E. Byrnes, 92, To Whom Truman Paid Visit, Dies At Eckhart
Mrs. Elizabeth E. (Sullivan) Byrnes, 92, who was visited by Former President Harry S. Truman two months ago, died at noon yesterday at her home in Eckhart. A native of County Cork, Ireland, Mrs. Byrnes came to the United States when she was a small child, and had lived in Eckhart since she was about 10 years old. She was married to J. J. Byrnes who, until his death in 1917, was a prominent merchant in Eckhart. Mrs. Byrnes had been bedfast (sic) since March 29, when she fell and fractured her hip.
When Former President and Mrs. Truman stopped at Frostburg on a trip to Washington June 22, one of Mrs. Byrnes' sons, William, told Truman his mother had long been an admirer of the former Chief Executive. Byrnes invited the Trumans to Stop at his mother's home before going on to Washington. The Trumans spent about an hour at the Byrnes home, and the elderly woman later said it was one of the biggest thrills of her long lifetime. Later in an interview with Columnist Drew Pearson, Truman said his visit at Eckhart was the high point of his trip.
Surviving Mrs. Byrnes are six sons, Bernard Byrnes and Postmaster Michael J. Byrnes, both of Frostburg; John J. Byrnes, Leo S. Byrnes, William B. Byrnes and Gregory P. Byrnes, at home; Mrs. Anna B. Brown, Eckhart, and Mrs. Margaret Shertzer, Frostburg; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Another daughter, Mary, died several years ago. Mrs. Byrnes was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, and of the church Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The body is at the home, where it will remain until time of a requiem mass at 9:30 a. m. Thursday in St. Michael's Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family has requested that flowers be omitted.

The Cumberland News – Cumberland, Maryland – Tuesday - 25 Aug 1953 – Page 27
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted March 5, 2022

 

BYRNES, Mrs. Gertrude Dundon

Frostburg - May 25 - Mrs Gertrude Byrnes, 55, wife of Bernard D Byrnes, 34 Grant Street, died Sunday morning at Miners' Hospital where she had undergone an operation.  Mrs Byrnes, the former Miss Gertrude Dundon, daughter of the late Mrs and Mrs Michael Dundon, Eckhart, had been in ill health since January 15 when she fell on the porch of her home injuring her hip.  Besides her husband, she leaves the following children: Michael, Harrisburg, Pa; Lawrence, Akron, O; Terrance, Eckhart; Anna, Rosemary and Joseph, at home.  She is a sister to Frank Dundon, Mrs Frank Marion of Buffalo, N.Y. and Mrs Annie Kreitzburg, Eckhart.  The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary of St Michael's Catholic Church will meet at the home tonight to recite the rosary.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St Michael's with interment in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany, Md., Monday, May 25, 1936 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 2, 2016


Name: - Janice F. Byrnes, 61, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Thelma (Close) Fuller and William H. Fuller
DOB: October 6, 1946, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Sunday, December 30, 2007, at WMHS - Braddock Campus, Cumberland, MD
Predeceased by: father
Survived by: mother; son, Greg Byrnes and wife Brenda, Grantsville, MD; daughter, Amy Brown and husband David, Frostburg; twin sister, Jeanne F. Baker and husband Larry, Rootstown, OH; sister, Judith L. Fuller, Oakland, MD; brothers, William H. Fuller, Jr. and wife Mary, Flintstone, MD; Bruce H. Fuller, Cresaptown, MD
Burial: January 2, 2008, Frostburg Memorial Park

Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 14, 2014


BYRNES, John Francis

"John F. Byrnes, 65, died early this morning at Miner's Hospital, Frostburg, following a lingering illness. A former coal miner, Mr. Byres at one time was the president of Local 2835, United Mine Workers of America. He attended St. Mary's Church and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara (Mills) Byrnes; two sons, Alphonsus and DeSales Byrnes, and a daughter, Mrs. Marie Woods, all at home; three brothers, Walter Byrnes, Swissville, Pa.; Michael Byrnes, Cumberland, and Thomas Byrnes, Wilkinsburg, Pa., and three grandchildren also survive. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church by Rev. Charles W. Bogan, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Thursday 21 Apr 1949
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 19, 2009


BYRNES, Mrs. Mary Donahue

FROSTBURG, MD Mrs. Mary Byrnes, 71 years old, widow of Lawrence Byrnes, died yesterday afternoon at her home in Fairmont, W Va. The body will be brought to Frostburg Friday to the home of Bernard D Byrnes, Grant Street. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with services at St Michael's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs Byrnes was Miss Mary Donahue of Eckhart, prior to her marriage. She is survived by the following children: John and Lawrence of Fairmont; Bernard D of Frostburg; Frank of Pittsburgh; Mrs Annie Coleman of Eckhart and Misses Mary, Rose and Margaret of Fairmont.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, February 10, 1927 - pg 14, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 16, 2010


BYRNES, Michael Aloysius

"Michael Aloysius Byrnes, 74, of 407 Maryland Avenue, died last night at Allegany Hospital, where he was admitted yesterday afternoon. Mr. Byrnes was born in Midland, a son of the late Patrick and Diana (Byrnes) Byrnes. He came here in 1922 and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the parish. His wife, Mrs. Rose (Nolan) Byrnes, died in 1926. Surviving are a son, Joseph M. Byrnes, this city; two daughters, Mrs. Rosaline Brailer and Miss Veronica Byrnes, also of Cumberland; a brother, Thomas Byrnes, Wilkinsburg, Pa., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Knight Funeral Home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with interment in the parish cemetery."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Wed 12 Jul 1950
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 25, 2010

BYRNES, Myles J.

Midland, Md., April 1 - Myles J. Byrnes, a former resident, died Tuesday at Wheeling, W. Va., where he moved four years ago, aged 69. He was born at Ocean, near here. His, wife, who survives, was Mary Ricker, a school teacher of this place. He resided at Detmold, Lonaconing, and later moved here. Mr. Byrnes was prominent in the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Nine children survive. Paul Byrnes, of Baltimore, is a brother.
Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, April 1, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 29, 2021


BYRNES, Paul A.

Paul A. Byrnes, C. and P. R. R. brakeman, 223 Avirett Avenue, died early this morning at Allegany hospital where he was a medical patient. He was a bachelor. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Anna Flanagan also of Avirett Avenue.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, February 25, 1940 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 22, 2010

[The second obit has several errors, but does name brothers and sisters.  Son and daughter are incorrect.]


BYRNES, Paul A.

Paul A. Byrnes, 52. of 223 Avirett Avenue, Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman. who died early Sunday morning at Allegany Hospital, was a son of the late Timothy and Sarah (Cullen) Byrnes and was a native of Ocean. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are a son and daughter[sic] [sisters]Mrs. Anna Flanagan, with whom he lived, Mrs. Bridget White, Mrs R. A. Morgan and Mrs. D. P. Morris and two brothers, Miles J. and Frank Byrnes.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Monday, February 26, 1940 - pg 11, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 22, 2010

 
BYRNES/BYRNE, Mrs. Rose Anna Nolan
 
Mrs Rose Anna Byrne, wife of Michael Byrne, 237 South Water St, who died yesterday, will be buried in St Patrick's Cemetery on Wednesday after services at St Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock. Mrs Byrne, besides her husband, is survived by a son and two daughters at home, James, Veronica and Rosalind. She is also survived by two brothers, the Rev Joseph P Nolan, pastor of St Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg and Martin Nolan of Cumberland and three sisters, Mrs John McDermott and Mrs Anthony Houck of Cumberland and by Miss Loretta Nolan of Frostburg. NB - last name typed as written.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, July 6, 1926 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 29, 2012
 

BYRNES, Terrance A.

"Frostburg - Terrance A. Byrnes, 64, of 3762 Fairoaks Road, South Euclid, Ohio, died Thursday. Formerly of here, he was a former maintenance department employe for the Town of Frostburg, was member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and a veteran of World War II. A native of Eckhart, he was the son of the late Bernard D. and Gertrude (Dundon) Byrnes. Surviving are his widow, Lillian (Smith) Byrnes, two brothers, Lawrence Byrnes, Akron, Ohio, and Joseph Byrnes, Saratoga, Calif., three sisters, Miss Anne Byrnes, Mrs. Elizabeth Catherman, here, and Mrs. Rosemary Crowe, Zihlman. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A Christian wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery."
"The Cumberland News" Cumberland, Maryland, Sat 4 May 4 1974
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted December 26, 2009


BYRNES, Walter

"Lonaconing, March 4-Walter Byrnes, 86, a native of here, died this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Arch Gilchrist, Swissvale, Pa., after an illness of several months, according to word received by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Byrnes, of here. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Molly (Sarp-sic-should be Sharp) Byrnes and was a son of the late Patrick and Diane Byrnes. Survivors include five sons, Patrick Byrnes, Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Joseph Byrnes and Aloysius Byrnes, Swissvale; and John Byrnes, Braddock, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Turtle Creek, Pa.; and Mrs. George Layman, Homewood; two brothers, Thomas Byrnes, Wilkinsburg, and Michael Byrnes, Cumberland, and several nieces and nephews."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 5 Mar 1950
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 25, 2010


BYRNEY, Roy

BERKELEY SPRINGS W VA,   Nov 14 - Roy Byrney, 24 years of age, son of Algernon Barney, was killed while at work in the woods near here by a tree falling on him.
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 5, 2010

BYWATERS, Mrs. Susan Winebrenner, nee Funk 
 
05 Apr 1915 Mrs Susan Bywaters, aged 81 years, widow of Charles Bywaters, died Sunday (4 Apr) at the home of daughter, Mrs John Sourbrine on Jealous Row, Mt Savage of paralysis. She was first married to the late John Winebrenner. These children survive : William Winebrenner of PA; J C Winebrenner of Cumberland; Mrs Mary Winebrenner; and Mrs John Sourbrine. The funeral is from the home of Mrs Sourbrine to the St George P E Church with Rev Joseph Ware and burial in the church cemetery.
Excerpts from The Cumberland Times ~ transcribed by Charles Often
05 Apr 1915; The Cumberland Times
~Genie
Posted November 15, 2013

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