BALL, Elliott E. Elliott E. Ball, 88, son of the late Elias E. and Betsy Miller Ball, of Londonderry Township, died yesterday at his home in Schellsburg, Pa. Surviving are two children, Luther, Schellsburg, and Charles A., Altoona. Mr. Ball survived his wife, the former Anna Stroutman, whom he married in 1882. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 1, 1940 ************ same gentleman (correct name unknown ~ can you help?) Hyndman, Pa., Oct. 2— Elias E. Ball, 88, retired Bedford county farmer, died Monday noon at the home of his son, Luther Ball, Schellsburg, following an extended Illness. He was a native of Londonderry township. His wife, Mrs. Anna M. Ball, preceded him in death. Two sons survive — Charles A. Ball, Altoona. and Luther Ball. Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Schellsburg Lutheran Church by Rev. H. M. Petrea. Interment was In Schellsburg. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 2, 1940   (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     BALL, George S Mr George S Ball, veteran Baltimore and Ohio clerk, was buried in Piedmont with Masonic honors last Mon. For a number of years he was a resident of Piedmont. Keyser Tribune, September 8, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 24, 2010     BALL, Mary Ruth Helmick Mary Ruth Ball, 76, Terra Alta, W. Va., died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. She was born January 22, 1933, in Aurora, a daughter of the late Teddie and Louise L. Hauser Helmick. She was a member of the Texas Bethel Church, Horse Shoe Run. She was a member of Farm Women's Quilter Circle at Horse Shoe Run. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Glenn (Sonny) Edward Ball; one son, Carl Dean, Denton; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Kinsinger, Terra Alta, and Crystal Linn Gregory, Bloomington; one sister, Virginia McCabe, Kingwood, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbur, Glen, and Norman Helmick. Friends were received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, and at the Texas Bethel Church, where a funeral service was held Tuesday, with Rev. John Foy officiating. Burial was in the Texas Cemetery, Horse Shoe Run. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Texas Bethel Church, 76 Knotts Rd., Aurora, WV 26705. Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; June 11, 2009. (Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets) Posted July 15, 2009     BALLARD, Phillip Mason Phillip Mason Ballard, 60, of 75 North Grener, Columbus, Ohio, died there yesterday. He was a former resident of Cumberland. Mr. Ballard had been an employe of the Amcelle plant of Celanese Fibers Company and is survived by his son, Arnold W. Ballard, 12 Thompson Avenue, city. Services and interment will be conducted Saturday in Columbus. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 10, 1967  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     BANE, Milton M. Milton M. Bane, youngest son of John T. Bane, died early yesterday morning at home near Cresaptown, this county, aged 25 years. Until stricken by illness, Mr. Bane was engaged as a track foreman for the Western Md. Railway. Besides his aged father, who is a helpless paralytic, he is survived by one brother, Lee J. Bane, and two sisters, Misses Mary and Ella Bane. Mr. Bane possessed fine qualities and was devoted to his home. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment at Cresaptown. -Cumb News of 22nd. Keyser Tribune, April 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010     BANE, Sarah Elizabeth Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Bane passed to her reward Sunday morning at 1:30 o clock, after suffering since Thursday night when she was paralyzed. She had been in failing health for about one year. Aunt Sallie was one of those kind hearted old ladies whom everyone loved. If she had lived until October she would have been 71 years. She was born in Prince William county, Va, and came to this section in early childhood with her parents. The deceased is survived by one brother, Mr J H Rine. In 1876 she married Zimri Bane, who has been dead for many years. She was the happy possessor of a loveable Christian character, and there is no doubt but that our loss is her eternal gain. After a brief funeral service held at the home of her niece,Mrs Jack Athy, Monday morning, the remains were laid to rest in Queens Point cemetery beside those of her mother, father and brothers. Services were conducted by Rev M H Keen of Grace M E Church, assisted by Rev J H Brunk, of the U B Church. Keyser Tribune, September 16, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010     BANE, William H. Keyser, W.Va., Dec 19- William Helskell Bane, 75, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Holmes Rogers, of near Ridgeville. A native of Mineral county, he was the son of Frederick and  Sarah Catherine (Thrush) Bane, and resided most of his life in Mineral county. Surviving besides his widow, Mrs. Wllmina (Welch) Bane, are two children, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Loman Baker, of Hagerstown, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Florence Hale, of Ridgevllle: three brothers, Price Bane. Rosser Bane and Lee Bane, all of Burlington, and 16 grandchildren. Services will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Rogers, with the Rev. Lowell R. Rogers, circuit minister, officiating. Interment will be in the Bane family cemetery, near Ridgevllle. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, December 19, 1945 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted July 15, 2009   BANNATYNE, Mrs. Molly E. Dudley ECKHART - Mrs. Molly E. Bannatyne, 87, died yesterday in Miners Hospital. Born in Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Horchler) Dudley and the widow of John Bannatyne. Mrs. Bannatyne was a member of Eckhart Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. George Lafferty, Eckhart; two granddaughters, Mrs. William Eichhorn, Frostburg, and Mrs. Robert Jamison, Pittsburgh; a son-in-law, John R. Watson, with whom she resided, and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, Frostburg, where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday, 2 p.m , by Rev. George W. Hattenfield, and burial will be in the Eckhart Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 29, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 18, 2009     BANTZ, Bertha E. Llewellyn FROSTBURG - Mrs. Bertha E. Bantz, 55, of RD1, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been admitted August 16. She was born at Gilmore, a daughter of the late David and Bertha (Coleman) Llewellyn. Her husband, William 0. Bantz Sr., preceded her in death. Mrs. Bantz was a member of Frostburg Church of the Brethren, Women of the Moose, Lonaconing Republican Club, James P. Love Post 92 American Legion Auxiliary, Lonaconing, and the Redmen's Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Rhonda McKenzie, RD 2; two sons, William 0. Bantz Jr., Universal City, Tex.: Dennis K. Bantz, Hagerstown; two brothers, David Llewellyn, Liberal, Kans.: James Llewellyn, RD 1, Midland; four sisters, Mrs. Arvella Loar, Gilmore: Mrs. Buenna McGregor, Lonaconing; Mrs. Helen Thrasher, Midland: Mrs. Nellie Cutter, Klondike, and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1 p.m. Rev. J. Richard Green and Rev. Sadie E. Triplett will officiate. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Paul Noland, Richard Evans, Joseph Wilson, Tim Cullen, Roger Llewellyn and William Llewellyn. The Cumberland News, August 27, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 28, 2009   Return to Obituaries