NICE, Mary Catherine Metheny 

Mary Catherine Nice, 88, of Terra Alta, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at her son's home.She was born April 1, 1921 at Rowlesburg, a daughter of the late Carl Anderson and Dora Beatty Metheny. She was a life-time member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and played the organ for many years. She enjoyed cooking for church and community functions. She retired from Hopemont Hospital in 1983, where she was a nurse’s aid. She is survived by three sons, Donald Nice and spouse Bonnie, of Cincinnati, OH, Willard Nice, Jr., and spouse, Helen, of Terra Alta (Saltlick Community), and Ronald Nice and companion, Mary Linton, of Evansville; two sisters, Grace Taylor and Betty Walls; step¬sister, Ruth Parker; five brothers, Bob, Edward, Allen Dale, Carlton and Francis Metheny; sister-in-law, Merle Nice; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grand¬children; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard Nice; a son, Larry Nice; three sisters, Evelyn Teets, Edna Wilkerson, and Hilda Squires; and four brothers, John, Ralph, Richard and Gail Metheny. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 13, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy Mick officiating. Internment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., PO Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520. Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Preston County Journal, Kingwood, WV; Dec 16, 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

"Lonaconing News--The funeral of Daniel Nichol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Nichol, of Water Station run, occurred today. The body was taken to the Catholic church at 10 o'clock, thence to the Catholic cemetery. The young man was very popular here with his many friends and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The Eichhorn Undertaking Establishment had charge of the funeral."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 30 Jul 1906
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 8, 2010

HARRISONBURG VA, SEPT 10 - Chemist Taylor's report on the analysis of the contents of the stomach of G. M. Nicholas, the wealthy farmer who died from poisoning on Aug 5, was made public today by the Coroner Biedler after a consultation with the four brothers of the dead man.    The Richmond chemist found arsenic in the stomach, but failed to find arsenic in the portion of unused coffee which he also examined. The conclusion is that arsenic was placed in the coffee which Nicholas drank for breakfast August 5.    The chemist coroner and commonwealth's Attorney all agree that Nicholas was evidently a victim of cold-blooded murder.    The supervisors have offered a $100 reward and Governor Mann? has offered 2$50(?sic) more.
Keyser Tribune, September 20, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald
Posted August 3, 2010

NICHOLS, Deomont E.

FROSTBURG - Deomont E. (Nick) Nichols, 92, formerly of 49 East Main Street, who resided at the Meyersdale, Pa., Manor Nursing Home, died Monday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Mobile, Ala., he was the son of the late Michael and Angeline Nichols. Mr. Nichols served in the Army in the First World War and was a retired self-employed barber. He was a member of Farrady Post t 24, American Legion here, and was a past president of the Parkview Businessmen's Association in Baltimore. Survivors include his former wife, Mrs. Mildred (Willison) Nichols, here; one son, Deomont E. Nichols Jr., here; one daughter, Mrs. Nadine Snapp, Hedgesville, W.Va., and one granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. T. William Preston. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 11, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012

NICHOLS, Mrs. Joyce Sue Parsons, nee Blackburn

PIEDMONT - Joyce Sue "Joy" Nichols, 85, of West Hampshire Street, Piedmont, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Heartland of Keyser. Born December 26, 1929 in Piedmont, on the same street she lived on, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Ugie (Swope) Blackburn. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Verdeen "Sonny" Parsons, her second husband, William Thomas Nichols, a daughter, Debra Ann Parsons, and a sister, Nancy See. Joyce was a 1948 graduate of Piedmont High School, where she was a cheerleader. She retired from the Mineral County Board of Education, having been a cafeteria employee. In her earlier years she worked as an operator for the C & P Telephone Company, Piedmont. Joyce was an active volunteer and member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, a member of Queens Point V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, McCoole, MD, a member of the Mineral County Board of Elections for many years, and a member of Martha Washington Chapter #10 Order of Eastern Star. Piedmont will never be the same without "Joy" in it as she leaves behind her son, Robert S. "Nick" Nichols of Piedmont, a daughter, Gershon D. "Shonnie" Laughlin and husband Mike of Moorefield, four grandchildren, Matthew J. Snyder, Zachary M. Laughlin, Sharon B. Snyder, and Camden E. Laughlin. She is also survived by a special friend John Amoroso and family of Piedmont. Friends and family will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, MD, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Steve Grimes officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD. The family extends a special thank you to Heartland and staff for the wonderful care Joy received during her stay there. Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at boalfh.com.
Published in Mineral Daily News-Tribune from Feb. 5 to Feb. 12, 2015
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 14, 2015

“Mrs. Mary Nichols, 34, wife of James Nichols, died early this morning at her home in Lonaconing following a brief illness of pneumonia. Besides her husband, she is survived by five children, Helen, Sarah, Ruth, Edna and Robert Nichols, and her parents and several sisters and brothers. The funeral will probably take place Saturday with burial in Oak Hill cemetery, Lonaconing.”
“Cumberland Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland 1 Apr 1920
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 8, 2010

NICHOLS, Mrs. Pearl Cameron

Mrs. Pearl Nichols of East Washington Boulevard, Hagerstown, died yesterday at the Coffman Home For the Aging there. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Allerdice) Cameron, and was the widow of Henry Nichols. Mrs. Nichols was an honorary life member of the Baltimore Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Benjamin F. Nichols, Hagerstown; four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Coffman Funeral Home, Hagerstown, where friends will be received tomorrow from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Louis Emerick officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Gardens, Hagerstown.
The Cumberland News, Monday, August 22, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 29, 2021

"Westernport- Robert C. Nichols, 22, died last night at his home, 432 Hammond Street, where he had been ill several months. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nichols. He was employed by Kelly's Taxi before his illness. He was a member of Piedmont Trinity Methodist Church. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Sgt William T. Nichols, who returned recently from Army service in Korea, and two sisters, Miss Joann Nichols, Miss Marlene Nichols, both at home. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 26 Feb 1952
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 8, 2010

NICHOLS, Robert C.

Westernport - Services for Robert C. Nichols, 22, of 432 Hammond Street, who died Monday, were held at the residence yesterday with Rev. O. Clarence Mitchell, pastor of Piedmont Trinity Methodistt[sic] Church, officiating. Interment was in Philos Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry D. Kalbaugh, Robert Wilson, William Hotchkiss, Harry Bane, Thomas Smith and James Wilkinson.
Friday, 29 February 1952; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted January 4, 2020

“AN OLD SOLDIER PASSES AWAY-Samuel Nichols Responds to Last Roll Call—Lonaconing, Md., Aug 4. Samuel Nichols died at his home on East Main Street at 11 p.m. Monday. Mr. Nichols had been on poor health for several years having contracted disabilities in the army from which he never fully recovered. He served in “A” Company, 2nd Maryland Infantry a full term of three years. He was a native of Scotland, coming to this country before the Civil War. Mr. Nichols was married in Lonaconing in 1849 to Grace Laird, who survives him, as does also three sons, Archibald and Lindley, of Lonaconing, and Clarence, who is somewhere in Alaska. He leaves two brothers and a sister, John Nichols, of Lonaconing, and Benjamin, of Gardner, Kan., and Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, of New Haven, Pa. Mr. Nichols was in his 69th year and had resided in Lonaconing since coming to this country, save for two brief periods. He lived in Jeanette, Pa., a short time and spent a year or so in Colorado. The funeral took place this afternoon, Georges Creek Valley Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of which decease was a member, having charge. McPherson Post G.A.R. paid the soldier’s last sad tribute to their departed comrade. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Gustav Eicchorn , funeral director.”
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Wed 4 Aug 1909
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 8, 2010

"Mrs. Sarah Nichols, wife of George Nichols, died at Fairmont, W. Va., Monday night. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keating, she spent her early life in Lonaconing. Surviving besides her husband are six daughters and two sons, all of Fairmont and vicinity; one sister, Miss Katherine Keating, Frostburg; and one brother, Thomas Keating, Lonaconing. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews of this section. A requiem mass was celebrated this morning in Fairmont with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lonaconing."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Thu 16 Sep 1943
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 8, 2010

MEYERSDALE, June 4 - Mrs. Anna Shockey Nicholson, 70 years old, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at her home in Summit township of a heart condition. She was a daughter of the late Israel and Susan Schultz Shockey and the widow of W. W. Nicholson. Surviving are four children, Byron of Pittsburgh, Cyrus and Miss Rilla at home, and Mrs. Ellis Lohr of Painesville, Ohio.

NICHOLSON, Mrs. Helen L. Richter

Helen L. Nicholson, 63, of Normalville RD 1, died Monday at her home. She was born March 26, 1927, in Normalville, daughter of Mabel Snyder Richter of Normalville and the late Earl Richter. She was a member of Clinton Church of God. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons, Ted Nicholson Jr., of Normalville RD 1, and Kenneth Nicholson, of Normalville; two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Janet) Bird of Markleysburg, and Mrs. Wes (Patricia) Wigfield, of Latrobe RD 4; six grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Ivan (Elma) White and Mrs. Edward (Mae) Grimm, both of Acme, Mrs. Denver (Beulah) Berger of White, and Mrs. John (Grace) Kooser of Mill Run. She was predeceased by her husband, Ted Nicholson, in 1979.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 20, 2017

NICHOLSON, Teddy W.

Teddy W. Nicholson, 53, of Normalville R.D. 1, died Monday night at the Connellsville State General Hospitial. He was born Nov. 27, 1925, at Clinton, a son of Bessie Miller Nicholson and the late Jesse Nicholson. He was a lifelong resident of Clinton and for years was a self-employed general construction contractor, for the past two years he was a heavy equipment operator for the Laurel Ridge Coal Company. He was a member of Kingdonm Hall Jehovah's Witnesses. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Helen I. Richter Nicholson, two sons, Teddy W. Jr. and Kenneth E. both of Normalville, RD 1 two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Janet) Bird of Markelysburg and Mrs. Wes (Patricia) Wigfield of Latrobe, Four grandchildren, four brothers, Raymond, Leroy, Jesse and Phillip, all of Normalville, R.D. 1; six sisters, Mrs. George (Minnie) Clark and Mrs. Bryce (Ella Mae) White, both of White, Vernice and Bessie, both of Connellsville, Mrs. Herman (Linda) Kosarski of Normalville, R.D. 1 and Mrs. Arnold (Esther) George of Bryan, Texas. He was predeceased by a brot her, Merle, a sister, Mrs. Leona Clark and two grandsons, Christopher Lee and Douglas Nicholson.
d.o.d. 30 April 1979; no source noted (Fayette Co. PA)
FindAGrave Memorial #89568867
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie
Posted April 29. 2017

Mrs. Anna Isabelle Nickel, 80, widow of Henry H. Nickel, died this morning at her home in Corriganville after a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Corriganville for 60 years and a lifelong member of St. John's Reformed church, Corriganville. Surviving are three sons, Charles, Akron, Ohio; Ervin C., Brownsville, Pa., and Howard, Cumberland, and four daughters, Mrs. Michael Logsdon, Cumberland, and Mrs. Henry Geiger, Mrs. Lucy Kinser and Mrs. Ellsworth Bealls, all of Corriganville. The body will remain at Lempereur's residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 12, 1940, page 27
[Anna's maiden name was Geary.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Frostburg, Aug. 27 - Cyril J. Nickel, 41, chief of Frostburg Fire Department, died last night at his home, 12 Uhl street, following an illness of eight weeks. Serving his second term as fire chief, Mr. Nickel had been instrumental in promoting the movement for the purchase of Frostburg's new fire truck and had been one of the department's most active workers for a number of years. He had been manager of the Mayer Brothers Ice Plant for 25 years. Recently he purchased a part interest in the Youngerman cafe. Besides his widow, the former Miss Mary Weibrecht, he is survived by one son, Edward, at home; his father, C. F. Nickel, Youngstown, O.; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. David Lewis, Mrs. Walter G--ger, Mrs. William Baxter, Mrs. Erma Johnson, Paul and Vernon Nickel, Youngstown, O.; Sister Mary Conrad, St. Augustine Novitiate, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Edgar Ford, Norfolk, Va.; and Florian and Karl Nickel, Frostburg. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 27, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 21, 2009

Name: Franklin Roswell Nickel, 65, of Cumberland, MD 
Parents: Virgil Roswell Nickel and Bertha May (Goodrich) Nickel 
DOB: January 13, 1938, Cumberland, MD 
DOD: Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at his home 
Predeceased by: parents; sisters, Lorraine Tyler and Mary Katherine Hockman-Sanbower 
Survived by: sister, Dorothy E. Lehman, Hollidaysburg, PA 
Burial: May 17, 2003, Saint Luke's Cemetery, Cumberland, MD 
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

Frostburg, March 18 — Gerald J. Nickel, 18, son of Fire-Chief Cyril and Mrs. Mary Nickel, 12 Uhl street, died Sunday morning after an illness of one week of influenza. The boy, crippled for a number of years, accepted his affliction with cheerfulness, winning a host of friends in the city, particularly among members of the Frostburg Fire Department, with whom he came in contact during the evenings he spent in the central fire station where his father is employed. Besides his parents, one brother, Edward, who is also similarly afflicted, survives.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 18, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 21, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Mary Virginia Nickel, 55, died yesterday morning at her home, 157 First Street, following an illness of one year. Born in Westernport, December 10, 1905, she was a daughter of Mrs. Caroline Jones Wagner and the late John H. Wagner. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Florian Nickel; three sons, John F. Nickel, Mt. Savage; Paul C. Nickel, here, and A l/c Darrell R. Nickel, McClelland Air Force Base, California; two daughters, Mrs. Linwood Imlay, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Carol Ann Nickel, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Isaac Spiker and Mrs. Elmer Branson, Cumberland, and Mrs. Edward Baker, Finzel; three brothers, Howard Wagner and Lloyd Wagner, Finzel, and Thomas Wagner, Wilmington, N. C., and two grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church, Midlothian. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 27, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 20, 2010

NICOL, Mrs. Anna Willard McKenzie

LONACONING — Anna Willard (McKenzie) Nicol, 8235 DeHaven Road, Dundalk, formerly of Lonaconing, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. The Duda-Ruck Funeral Home, 7922 Wise Avenue, Dundalk, was in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Times-News, Tuesday, July 11, 1995
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

Lonaconing - Thomas F. Nicol, 72, died yesterday at the Allegany County Infirmary in Cumberland. A native of Lonaconing, he was a retired coal miner. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Olivia Athey, Keyser; Mrs. Edward Stake, Boston and Mrs. Marie Donaldson, Mrs. James Burt, Mrs. Dorothy blank and Mrs. Dowell Miller, all of Lonaconing; three sons, Francis Nicol,, Aliquipqa, PA, George Nicol, Baltimore and Irvin Nicol, Lonaconing; 24 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. The body will remain at the Eichhorn Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times, 26 Nov, 1954
(Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht)
Posted July 3, 2010

MEYERSDALE, May 2 — Mrs. Lena Katherine Lyberger Nicola, daughter of the late George and Catherine Hutzell Lyberger and wife of William N. Nicola, died Tuesday afternoon at her home at Garrett after a lingering ilIness. Surviving are her husband and these children: Mrs. Ida Tressler and Mrs. Bessie Swindell, of Garrett; Mrs. Harry Cameron, of Ursina; Mrs. William Lee of Humbert; and George, Jacob and Richard at home. Albert Lyberger of Somerset is a brother. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Garrett Lutheran Church with Rev. Charles I. Rowe, pastor, in charge. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 2, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 30, 2009

G M Nicholas, an old ex-Confed, worth $200,000, eccentric and although rich, lived in squalor, died at his home, near Harrisonburg Va, Aug 10, from drinking poisoned coffee.
Keyser Tribune, August 16, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald
Posted July 18, 2010

PINTO - Wilbert Henry Nicholas, 82, of Niners Lane, Pinto, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born at Bean Mills, W.Va., he was the son of the late Henry J. and Rebecca M. (Grim) Nicholas, Elkins, W.Va. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, E. Marvin, Maurice W., and F. Harold Nicholas; one sister, Wanna E. Payne, Cumberland; and one son, Wilbert Blane Nicholas. At an early age, Mr. Nicholas was a member of the CCC Camp (Civilian Conservation Corps.), under the war dept., near Beltsville. He was honorably discharged when he was called to work at the Celanese Corp. of America, Cumberland, where he worked several years in the spinning dept. He was also employed by Holland Furnace Co., and retired from Potomac Metal Inc. (Yoders, Inc.), Cumberland. Mr. Nicholas was a member of the Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department, having held offices as a Financial Secretary and Trustee. He was made an honorary member in 1994. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Naomi L. (Gerlach) Nicholas, Niners Lane, Pinto; one son, Ernest W. Nicholas and wife, Patricia, Martinsburg, W.Va.; one granddaughter, "whom he dearly loved," Miranda B. Sanker and husband, Brian, Altoona, Pa.; one brother, Oral G. Nicholas and wife, Eleanora, Monongahela, Pa.; also several nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. It was Nicholas' wish that his body be donated to the State Anatomy Board, Baltimore, for medical education and research.
January 27, 2000, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010 

Lonaconing. Md., March 31 - James Nichols, an aged resident, died Sunday morning at his home in Charlestown. Survivors are two daughters, Ellen at home and Mrs. William Getson; and six sons, Arthur and Ellsworth, Pittsburgh: Gilbert, Baltimore, and John, William and Andrew, Lonaconing. One sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Dilfer, and three brothers, John, Minnesota, and Andrew and Thomas, Lonaconing, also survive.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 31, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010

ROCKWOOD, Nov. 1 - Albert A. Nicholson, 54, formerly of Rockwood, died Sunday in a hospital in Cleveland. His wife, Mrs. Anna Sterner Nicholson, died several years ago. He leaves these children: John of Trafford, Mrs. Kenneth Raupach of Cleveland and T/4 James and Pic. Dean in the Army in the South Pacific. He was a brother of Roy of Grand Rapids, Mich., Samuel of Cumberland, Md., Paul of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. James Munson of Painesvilie, Ohio, Mrs. Esther Dalton of Elyria, Ohio, and Mrs. Edmund Paul of Wilkinsburg. There are 24 grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 1, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010

MEYERSDALE, June 4 - Mrs. Anna Shockey Nicholson, 70 years old, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at her home in Summit township of a heart condition. She was a daughter of the late Israel and Susan Schultz Shockey and the widow of W. W. Nicholson. Surviving are four children, Byron of Pittsburgh, Cyrus and Miss Rilla at home, and Mrs. Ellis Lohr of Painesville, Ohio.
June 4, 1940, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

Peter 0. Nicholson, 58, of Markleton, R. D. 1, died Friday in his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1907, in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, a son of the late David A. and Mary Ellen Showman Nicholson. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mae Elizabeth Nicholson; four sons, including Jay of Rockwood and David of Somerset; eight daughters - Mrs. Tony DiFebo of Meyersdale, Mrs. Joy Alochney of Holsopple, Mrs. Donald Harbaugh and Mrs. James Harbaugh of Rockwood, Mrs. Edward Reckner of Somerset and Karen, Bonita and Palma Nicholson at home; 19 grandchildren and a brother, Jacob R. of Addison. Several sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Casselman E. U. B. Church and was employed as custodian at the Somerset County Courthouse.
December 20, 1965, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010

Mrs William R Nield
Mrs. Minnie J. Nield, 52, wife of William R. Nield, 404 Park street, died last night at Memorial Hospital. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children: Robert, Edward, Margaret and Mary Evelyn: four sisters and five brothers: Mrs. Sherman Deremer, John, Walter and Phillip Imes, all of Akron, O.; Mrs. Carrie Mills, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Mrs. George Miller, Bedford Valley, Pa.; Mrs. Carl Tee and Marshall Imes, this city, and Charles Imes, Chaneysvllle, Pa. Funeral services will be held, at 2:30 p. m., Thursday, at the home, conducted by Rev. Harry D. Stewart, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Bedford Road.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, June 15, 1937 - pg 13, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 16, 2010

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and sympathy extended during our recent bereavement, the death of our mother and wife. We also thank the minister, the choir and those who sent floral tributes; and donated the use of their cars. - W. R. Nield and Family
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, June 21, 1937 - pg 3, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 16, 2010

Mrs. Stella Marie Nield, 79, of 15 Draper Lane, Newport News, Va., formerly of Cumberland, died last night in Riverside Hospital there. She had been in ill health two months. Born in Westernport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew a n d Catherine ( Donahue) Laughlin. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Matthew J. Sarsfield and William R. Nield. Mrs. Nield was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church here. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Sarsfield Barnett, with whom she resided; Mrs. Mary Sarsfield Kleinkauf, Schenectady, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and two g r e a t grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merrit Funeral Residence where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, July 25, 1973 - pg 22, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 11, 2010

NIES, Andrew

Funeral services for Andrew Nies, aged 68, former member of the Cumberland Police Department who died at his home, 711 Green street, Wednesday, were held this morning at SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery. Mr. Nies was the father of 15 children, eleven of whom survive. He is also survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara Nies and 36 grandchildren.
Saturday, January 14, 1933; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted March 3, 2018

NIES/NEIS, Mrs.  Barbara

The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Neis was held this morning. Services were held at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Interment was made in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Espey Lehman, Casper Roman, Theodore Thumel, Joseph Click, Charles Dahl and John Brode. She was 85 years of age and the widow of John Neis. She died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law, Peter Hart, 311 North Mechanic street. She was a native of Germany. Andrew Neis, of the police force, is a son, and Mrs. Bernard Martz is a daughter.
Monday February 3, 1913; The Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted March 3, 2018

NIES, Charles

The first death in a family of fifteen children occurred Saturday afternoon when Charles Nies, aged 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nies, 210 Green street, died of spinal trouble. He is survived by seven brothers and seven sisters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul's church.
Monday, January 6, 1913; The Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted March 3, 2018

NIES, Mrs. Clara Barbara Sell

Mrs. Clara Barbara (Sell) Nies, widow of Andrew Nies, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at her home 711 Greene street. A native of this city, Mrs. Nies was the mother of fifteen children. Her husband died in 1939. Mrs. Nies was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Murvel Kauffman, Mrs. Milford Dreyer, Mrs. Max Frobed and Mrs. William McKenzie, all of this city; Mrs. Elizabeth Thibadeau, Silver Spring, and Mrs. Joseph Zihlman, Washington, D. C.; five sons, John, William, Joseph, James and Albert Nies, all of this city; one brother, Michael Sell, this city; forty-one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The body has been taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Murvel Kauffman, 634 Fairview avenue. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Thursday, 5 March 1942; Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted March 3, 2018

NIES, Mrs. Clara Barbara Sell

Services for Mrs. Clara B. Nies, 75, widow of Andrew Nies, 711 Greene street, who died Tuesday, were conducted this morning at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Father Boniface, O.F.M. Cap. was celebrant of the requier mass. Pallbearers were R. T. Thibadeau, Louis Dreyer, Milnor McKenzie, Raymaond Niew, William Nies, Jr. and Edward Nies.
Friday, 6 March 1942; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted March 3, 2018

NIES, Frederick

The funeral of Frederick Niew, the fourteenth child in a family of fifteen of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nies, this city, who died at Youngstown, Ohio, Monday, of meningitis, was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his parents on Green street, with burial in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Mr. Nies was 23 years old and is survived by his wife and two chilren, Jean, aged three and Norma Lee, aged one and one-half years. Mr. Nies, who was familiarly known as "Fritz". was a tile setter. He is also survived by five brothers, John James, Joseph, Albert and William Nies, this city and six sisters, Mrs. Anna Zihlman and Mrs. Elizbeth Thiebdeau, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Lucy Kauffman, Mrs. Mary Dreyer, Mrs. Theresa McKenzie and Mrs. Rosella Frobes, all of Cumberland. The pallbearers were Alexander Schute, Edward Martz, Fred Yost, Frank Wiesenmiller, John Kerns and Paul Stein.
Wednesday, 18 September 1929; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted March 3, 2018

NIES, John Andrew, Jr.

CUMBERLAND - John Andrew Nies Jr., 74, of 816 Trost Ave., Cumberland, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born May 20, 1924, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late John Andrew Nies Sr. and the late Veronica (Miller) Nies. Mr. Nies was a retired pipe fitter for PPG Industries. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Cumberland Post 13 American Legion, September Singers, and the A.A.R.P. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Martha R. (Steiner) Nies, Cumberland; a son, Mark E. Nies and wife, Susan, LaVale; a daughter, Sharon Nies, Melborne, Fla.; two sisters, Theresa Jenkins, Cumberland, and Henrietta Delmonico, Cranston, R.I.; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., with the Rev. Fr. Thomas R. Bevan officiating. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard.
Friday, October 09, 1998; Cumberland Times-News
~Genie
Posted March 10, 2018

NIES, Martha Rebecca Steiner

CUMBERLAND- Martha Rebecca Nies, 70, of 816 Trost Ave., Cumberland, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, at Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 16, 1930, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Edward Steiner and Della (Biser) Steiner. She also was preceded in death by her husband, John Andrew Nies Jr. Mrs. Nies was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Surviving are a son, Mark E. Nies and wife Susan, LaVale; a daughter, Sharon Nies, Alachua, Fla.; a sister, Ruth Deneen, Berkeley Springs; a brother, Roy Steiner, Coco Beach, Fla.; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Thomas Bevan officiating. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap.
Sunday, June 25, 2000; Cumberland Times-News
~Genie
Posted March 10, 2018

NIGH, Donald Frank

MOUNT SAVAGE -- Donald Frank Nigh, 75, of Zig Zag Street, Mount Savage, died on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on Sept. 30, 1926, in Iola, Kan., he was the son of the late James Paul Nigh. Mr. Nigh was also preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Balzer; and two brothers, James Nigh and John Nigh. He was a retired letter carrier with 20 years of employment with the U.S. Post Office, and he was a World War II, veteran who served 24 years in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Nigh was Methodist by faith, and he was a member of the Barrelville Outdoor Club, Old Rail Post No. 6025 V.F.W., Mount Savage, Fort Cumberland Post No. 13, American Legion, Cumberland, and the Fleet Reserve. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mildred (Gray) Nigh; two sons, Kenneth Swauger Sr. and wife Norma, Gaithersburg, and James Nigh Sr. and wife Stephanie, Mount Savage; one daughter, Donna Blank and husband Richard, Mount Savage; seven grandchildren, Richard Weimer and wife Bonnie, Gaithersburg, Kenneth Swauger Jr. and fiancee Chrissy Browning, Gaithersburg, Amy Blank and fiancé Ted Kinsall, Mount Savage, Steven Blank, Mount Savage, James Nigh Jr., Frostburg, Sarah Nigh, Frostburg, and Rebecca Nigh, Mount Savage; one great-granddaughter, Kristina Weimer, Gaithersburg; one brother, Richard Nigh, Chula Vista, Calif.; one sister, Virginia Goodwin, Anaheim, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Peter Goetschius officiating. Interment will be in the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. Members of the Old Rail Post No. 6025 and Farrady Post No. 24 Honor Guards will accorded military honors at graveside.
Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010


Name: Thomas Robert "Bob" Nightengale, 65, of Lonaconing
Parents: Daniel Thomas Nightengale and Agnes Reed (Thompson) Nightengale
DOB: April 18, 1945, Jackson Street, Lonaconing
DOD: December 24, 2010, Jackson Street, Lonaconing
Military: U.S. Army Reserves, 336 Military Police
Spouse: Sharon Ann (Robertson) Nightengale, married for 42 years
Predeceased by: parents; brother, Paul Nightengale; sisters-in-law, Elaine Nightengale and Donnie Nightengale; brothers-in-law, Jennings Hott and John Smith
Survived by:  children, Chris Nightengale and wife Amy of Lonaconing, Troy Nightengale and wife Terri of Lonaconing and Trina Warnick and husband Troxell of Moscow; sisters, Shirley Smith of Barton, Norma Jean Daniels and husband Charles of Lonaconing, Louise Hott of Cumberland; brothers, William Nightengale of Frostburg, Danny Nightengale and wife Millie of LaVale, Woody Nightengale of Lonaconing and Jack Nightengale and wife Emma of Lonaconing; sister-in-law, Shirley Nightengale of Fayettville, NC
Burial: Cremation
Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD  
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2014


NIGHTINGALE, Mrs. Ann Elaine Moffatt

Lonaconing - Ann Elaine Nightingale, 58, of Park Street, Lonaconing, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1946, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. Morratt and Nellie Virginia (Warnick) Moffatt. Mrs. Nightingale was a branch sales associate with Merchants and Traders Bank where she was employed for 25 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lonaconing, where she served as Deacon, session member and oversaw the youth group in previous years. Mrs. Nightingale also was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary Goodwill Fire Co., Lonaconing, the Soroptimist Club, Frostburg and the Lonaconing Lions Club. Surviving are her husband and best friend of 38 years, Woodrow Nightingale Sr.; two daughters, Leslie Nightingale, Lonaconing, and Paula Nightingale, Chester; one son, Woodrow Nightingale Jr. and wife Sue Ann, Lonaconing; a wonderful sister to her two brothers, Richard "Dick" Moffatt, Lonaconing and Jim Moffatt and wife Barbara, Frederick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Norma Jean and Charles Daniels, Lonaconing, Louise Hott, Cumberland, Shirley Smith, Barton, Paul and Shirley Nightingale, Fayetteville, N.C., Bob and Sharon Nightingale, Lonaconing,  Jack and Emma Nightingale, Lonaconing, Danny and Millie Nightengale, LaVale and Bill and Donnie Nightingale, Frostburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special "thank you" goes to Sharon Nightingale, her guardian angel on earth. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church, Lonaconing, on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Morgan and Rev. Harry Coleman officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A private committal service will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Main St., Lonaconing, MD 21539, the American Cancer Socitey[sic], the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition or St. Judes' Children's Hospital. Friends can also go online at durstfuneralhome.com to send expressions of sympathy.
Cumberland Times-News; Wednesday, 26 January 2005
(Courtesy of John Keyes/transcribed by Genie)
Posted October 13, 2012

NIGHTINGALE, Anna M. Folk

Anna M. Nightingale, 78, of Salisbury, formerly of Meyersdale, died Feb. 18, 1996, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born Oct. 23, 1917, in Grantsville, Md., daughter of late Frederick and Bessie (Durst) Folk. Preceded in death by husband, Leo, and two brothers, Paul and Robert Folk. Survived by sister, Grace Oester, Salisbury, and an aunt, Ida Blubaugh, Frostburg, Md. Member of Grace Brethren Church. Retired employee of G.C. Murphy Co. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Leckemby Funeral Home, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Randy Haulk. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
Daily American, Feburary 19, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

Mrs. S. J. Nightingale Rites
A requiem high mass was solemnized at St. Patrick's church by Rev. Frances J. McKeown Thursday morning for Mrs. Catherine Fahey Nightingale, Jr.[sic], 609 Shriver avenue, wife of Samuel Nightingale, Jr., who died Tuesday at Allegany Hospital. In the sanctuary were Rev. Robert J, Kilgannon, Ridgeley, W. Va.; Rev. P. J. Morahon and Rev. H. J Veger, Keyser, W. Va., and Rev. J. I. Bifleld, Dundalk, Md. Pallbearers were J. B. Kenney, D. C. Ridgeley, J. A. Rohman, R. Herpich, E. Coniff, R, Laughlin, L, Dougherty and F. Kelly. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Among those who attended were Mrs. Martin N. Eichorn. Mrs, Margaret Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watkinson and daughters, Mrs. Daniel T. Nightingale, Mr. and Mrs. William Nightingale, Mrs. Thomas Warnick, Mr. and Mrs. William Duckworth, Simon Hutchinson, August Ricker, Lonaconing; Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Evans, John Healy, Mrs. Bridget Fahey, Miss Mary F. Fahey, Miss Marguerite Fahey, Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Fahey, Miss Beatrice Fahey, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Fahey, Westernport; Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Faller, Miss Mamie Fahey, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Conlon, Mrs Conrad Shuck, Keyser; Mrs. M. A Carney, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris and son Washington; Mr. and Mrs Alex Hesson, Michael Carney, Miss Mary Carney, Oakland; Mrs. Marie Kelly, Clarksburg, W. Va.; Miss Anna May Joyce, Adrian Joyce, Mrs. Alston Junkins, Harly Tice Elk Garden, W. Va.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, November 21, 1941 - pg 17, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 20, 2010

"A requiem high mass was solemnized at St. Patrick's Catholic Church by Rev. Francis J. McKeown Thursday morning for Mrs. Catherine Fahey Nightingale, 609 Shriver Avenue, wife of Samuel Nightingale, Jr., who died Tuesday at Allegany Hospital. Burial was made in St. Patrick's Cemetery."
NOTE: Obituary goes on to list all attendees.
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 21 Nov 1941
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 7, 2010

NIGHTINGALE, Mrs Mary Ella Casey

Mrs Matt Kehoe, 516 Marietta St, received word today of the death of her mother, Mrs Mary E Nightingale, in Oklahoma City this morning.  Mrs Nightingale is survived by three daughters: Mrs J Lewis Pierce, Jr, Huntington, W Va.; Mrs James N Ward, Oklahoma City and Mrs Kehoe.  Four grandchildren also survive.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 29, 1929 - pg 5, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 13, 2017
 

NIGHTINGALE, Samuel H.

Lonaconing, Md - Aug 14 -  Samuel H Nightingale, age 46 and 6 months, died at his late residence yesterday evening after an illness of 8 days. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. Death was caused by dysentery. Mr Nightingale lived in Lonaconing from boyhood, except for a short time spent in Baltimore in the bakery business. Arrangements have not yet been made for the .....[missing]
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.,  Wednesday, August 14, 1901 - pg 1, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 13, 2017

NIGHTINGALE, Samuel J.

Samuel J. Nightingale, 87, retired coal miner and watchman for the Buchanan Lumber Company died yesterday afternoon at his home, 609 Shriver Avenue.  Born November 8, 1865 in Midland, he was a son of the late Samuel J. and Harriet (Woodward) Nightingale. His wife was the late Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Nightingale.  Surviving are a son, Samuel J. Nightingale Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Martha N. House, both this city; a sister, Mrs. William Atkinson, Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.  The body is at the Stein Funeral Home. Rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. from Stein's Chapel with Rev. Owen W Arrington, assistant pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 30, 1953 - pg 14, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 21, 2013

NIGHTINGALE, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Gardner
 
NIGHTENGALE(sic) RITES
Rites will be held tomorrow at 3 p. m. from the Stein Funeral Home for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Nightengale, 82, wife of Samuel J. Nightengale, 781 Columbia Ave, who died Friday night in Allegany Hospital.  Rev. Norman O. Scrlbner, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church, will officiate with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  A native of Lonaconing, Mrs. Nightengale was a daughter of the late John and Martha (Nicholson) Gardner. Besides her husband, she is survived by a. son, Samuel J. Nightengale, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Martha B. Young, both of Cumberland, and three grandchildren, Earl and Valdie. Young, and Elizabeth M. Nightengale.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, April 24, 1949 - pg 31, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 28, 2013

NINE, Mrs. Mary Rizer

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Mary Nine, 62, of 49 East Main Street, died last night in Sacred Heart Hospital after an illness of one year. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Lucy (Pape) Rizer. Her husband, Russell Nine, preceded her in death. Mrs. Nine was employed at the Berkowitz Manufacturing Company, and was a member of Frostburg Chapter 221 Women of the Moose. Surviving are three sons, Charles Nine, with the U.S. Army in South Carolina; William Nine, at home; John Joseph Nine, Phoenixville. Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Wilding, Las Vegas, Nev.; Dorothy Linn, Carlisle, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Rose, LaVale; Mrs. Irene Albright, Baltimore; Mrs. Dorothy Green, Zanesville, Ohio; two brothers, Alfred Rizer, Baltimore; John Rizer, Youngstown, Ohio, and 13 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home tomorrow and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 22, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

NINE, Ray C.

Ray C. Nine, 69, of the Tunnelton Campground community, died Sunday, September 15, 1996, at his residence. He was born April 6, 1927, in Terra AHa, Saltlick community, son of the late George F. Nine and Laura E. Bucklew. He was a member of the Freeland United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Wilma E. Kelley Nine; a daughter, Mrs. Ben (Debbie) Weaver of Tunnelton; and two grandchildren, Misty and Scott Weaver. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Service was held Tuesday, September 17, at Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Anderson officiating. Interment followed at Freeland Cemetery.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; Sept 18, 1996.
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 12, 2009 

NINER, Mrs. Anna

OAKLAND — Mrs. Anna A. Niner, 74, died yesterday in Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home. Born in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Stella Winebrenner. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church here. Surviving are her husband, John L. Niner; three daughters, Mrs. Alice A. Rice, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs. Mabel V. Lewis, Corinth, W.Va.; Miss Mary C. Niner, Deer Park; eight sons, Frank Rizer, Oakland; Joseph P. Niner, Crellin; Lester J. Niner and Carl E. Niner, both of Mt. Lake Park; Henry L. Niner, Corinth; William E. Niner and Francis G. Niner, both of here; James F. Niner, Deer Park; 26 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Martin Feild officiating. Interment will be in Deer Park Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, October 7, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 15, 2022

Mrs. Catherine Mary Niner, wife of Herbert E. Niner, Sr. of 405 Edgewood Dr., died at the Washington Counly Hospital Wednesday at 5:40 a.m. of complications after an illness of several years, aged 62. Born and reared at Midland, Allegany County, Md., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Morris) Stevenson. She had lived in this city for the past 32 years, and was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, and the Catholic Daughters of America. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Crowell; sons, John H., Herbert E. Jr., Joseph A. and Raymond P., all of Hagerstown; sisters, Mrs. Anna Jolliffe, Mrs. Leona Cook, Mrs. Grace Trumpower; brothers, James, Harry Thomas, Charles and John Stevenson, also of Hagerstown; a number of nieces and nephews, and 11 grandchildren. The body was removed to the A. K. Coffman Funeral Home, where it may be viewed. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Passerelli officiating, Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, 7-9 p.m. The rosary will be said at the funeral home Friday evening at 7:00.
Daily Mail; Hagerstown, Washington Co, Md., Wednesday, February 28, 1962 - pg 20, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 30, 2010

Charles E. NINER, aged 78 years, 10 months and 6 days, died at his home at Sand Flat, Sunday May 3. Funeral services were conducted from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock. Rev. Father RAUTH officiated. Interment in the Oakland Cemetery.
abt Sunday, May 3, 1936 Garrett County MDGenweb - Miscellaneous Garrett County Obituraries
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

Mrs. Lewis Niner
Mrs. Florence M. (Shipley) Niner, 70, wife of Lewis Niner, Pinto, died this morning at Allegany Hospital, where she was admitted yesterday afternoon. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Churchn Frostburg. Surviving; besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Louise Connor and Mrs Florence Miller, both of Eckhart; three sons, George Niner, Cresaptown; Hurshel and James Niner Pinto; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She lived 12 years in Pinto. The body will be taken to the home of her son Hurshel Niner.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., October 31, 1940 - pg 13, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

NINER, Mrs. Frank

Frostburg, Dec. 12 - Mrs. Frank Niner, 67, widow of Frank Niner, died Wednesday night at the home of her son, Albert Niner, Morgantown. Mrs. Niner moved from here to Morgantown 16 years ago. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Edward Carder, this city; Mrs. Leroy Spiker, Baltimore; Mrs. Percy Logsdon, Cumberland; Mrs. Carl Haines, Bobtown, Pa.; Mrs. Daniel Smith, Mrs. Leon Horne, Albert, Leonard and Millner Niner, Morgantown; Herbert, Hagerstown, and John and William Niner of Cleveland, O. Interment will be in St. Michael's cemetery, this city.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 12, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 5, 2011

NINER, Harold L.

MEYERSDALE — Harold L. Niner, 60, died yesterday at his home. A native of Fort Hill, he was a son of the late John H. and Matilda (Folk) Niner. A retired bricklayer, he was a deacon and trustee of the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his widow, Garna (Durst) Niner; three children Mrs. Richard Powers, Williams AF Base, Arizona; Mrs. Charles Escott, Westminster, Calif.; Mrs. Bernard Burner, here; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Watson, Hagerstown; Mrs. Helen Galley, Fort Hill. Price Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 6, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

Frostburg, Dec. 13—Henry Niner, 36, Eckhart, died this morning at Miners' Hospital, where he was admitted last week. Mr. Nlner, an employe of the Celanese Corporation, had been ill for three weeks. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Niner, Pinto, he had resided in this section all his life. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Besides his parents he leaves his wife, Mrs. Eskey (Miller) Niner, and five children, Donald, Betty, Evelyn, Viola and Roy. He was a brother of George, Herschel and James Niner, Pinto, and Mrs. Millard Connors and Mrs. Walter Miller, Red Hill.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 13, 1938 - pg 13, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

ECKHART — Mrs. Hulda (Chabot) Niner, Silver Spring, a former resident of this community, died yesterday morning at her home. She was 88. Mrs. Niner, who was the wife of the late Thomas Niner, was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John Pape, Eckhart, Mrs. Hulda Butler and Mrs. Freda Chandler, both of Beltsville, and two sons, Edward Niner, Silver Spring, and Paul Niner, Berkeley Springs. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Silver Spring. A graveside service will be conducted later in the day at St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, October 5, 1965 - pg 18, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

NINER, John L.

DEER PARK - John L. Niner, 92, died Friday at the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home in Oakland. Born at Sand Flat Feb. 26, 1894, he was the son of the late Charles E. Niner and Mary E. (Lebor) Niner. Mr. Niner was an Army veteran of World War I and worked as a coal miner for 56 years, including 37 years for the Stanley Coal Company, which formerly operated in Crellin. His wife, Anna A. (Winebrenner) Niner, died in 1980. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Alice A. Rice, Mountain Lake Park; Mrs. Mabel V. Lewis, Corinth, W.Va.; Miss Mary C. Niner, here; seven sons, Joseph P. Niner, Lester J. Niner, Francis G. Niner and James E. Niner, all of here; Carl E. Niner, Mountain Lake Park; Henry L. Niner, Oakland; William E. Niner, Loch Lynn; one stepson, Frank Rizer, Oakland; three sisters, Mrs. Anna E. Hawkins, Oakland; Mrs. Pearl M. Minnick, Eckhart; Mrs. Lillian M. Mersing, Frostburg; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held there Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Oakland, by Father Martin Feild. Interment will be in the Deer Park Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, July 5, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 15, 2022

Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge Here
Frostburg Man Held in Highway Death of Joseph W. Niner, 76, At LaVale Last Night Donald Varner Carpenter, 33, of 15 Frost Avenue, Frostburg, driver of the car which struck and fatally injured an elderly local man on Route 40 in LaVale at 6:20 p. m. yesterday will be given a hearing Wednesday morning in Trial Magistrates' Court on a charge of manslaughter by motor vehicle, State Police reported today. Action against Carpenter, an egg broker, was taken by the State's Attorney office in connection with the highway death of Joseph W. Niner, 76, of 119 Blaul Avenue, a retired carpenter and blacksmith, who died while enroute to Memorial Hospital in an ambulance. Funeral services for Niner will be held Wednesday at 9 a. m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. (Abridged) Niner, police said, was walking across Route 40 from the eastbound lane, apparently to go to Bennett's Store to wait for a bus to Cumberland, when he was hit. The impact threw him about 50 feet. Dr. Deming accompanied Trooper William Baker to the scene of the mishap. The former said Niner was still alive when they arrived. Born near Eckhart, Mr. Niner had been a resident of Cumberland about 40 years. He was a son of the late Christian and Christina (Deal) Niner. After the death of his wife, Mrs. Blanche E. Pape Niner, in 1939, he made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Jane Tingler, of the Blaul Avenue address. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Besides Mrs. Tingler he is survived by five other daughters, Mrs. Anne Thomas, Corriganville, and Mrs. Nellie Knotts, Mrs. Alice Cage Mrs. Dorothy Sommerkamp and Mrs. Minnie Browning, all of this city; two sons, William L. Nlner, Detroit, and Frederick Joseph Niner Washington, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Harris, Frostburg, and Mrs. Elizabeth Holtschneider, this city. The body will remain at Steins Chapel.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, October 27, 1947 - pg 9, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

Niner Services
Services for Joseph W. Niner, 76, of 119 Blaul Avenue, who was fatally injured Sunday night when struck by an automobile on Route 40 in LaVale, were conducted this morning in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was in Hlllcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers were John and Leo Saveleski, Paul and Edward Niner and Joseph and George Harris.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, November 29, 1947 - pg 13, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

LOUIS NINER DEAD FROM ELECTROCUTION ~ Was Intercepted by Live Wire Blown Down by Storm at Sister's Gate
Frostburg. Md. June 9—Louis Niner, aged 24 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Niner, Clarysville, died at the Miners' Hospital at 8:30 o'clock last night, following an electric shock received from a high tension wire, which, during a heavy wind storm last evening, had fallen from the arc circuit of the local lighting system. The accident occurred about dusk. Mr. Niner accompanied by Wheeler Engle, Eckhart, in an automobile, was on his way to the home of the former's sister, Mrs. William Youngerman, Mechanic and High streets. According to Mr Engle, who was an eye-witness to the tragedy, both alighted from the car on the arrival in front of the Youngerman residence. Mr. Niner taking the lead started for the gate opening into the yard. Reaching the gateway first, he made an effort to pull it open, but to the notice of Mr. Engle, for a moment seemed paralyzed, then fell to the ground on his face. Investigation in the dim fading light of evening developed that the man had gripped a high tension wire which fell during the wind storm last evening to the top of the fence below. "Dude" Atkinson who was on the scene a few moments following the accident, placed an ambulance call with Jacob Hafer who took the man to the Miners' Hospital. Still in an unconscious state, Mr. Niner never revived after having been placed on the operating table, expiring a few minutes later. The only marks on his body were the burns on his hands from gripping the wire and a slight bruise on his forehead, sustained in the fall to the ground. Besides his parents, four brothers. Henry, George, Herschel and James, Clarysvllle; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Youngerman, this place; Mrs. Florence Miller, Clarysville and Mrs. Louise Connors. Eckhart, survive. Mr Niner was employed in a fuel mine operated by Porter Brothers.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, June 09, 1923 - pg 20, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

Louis Niner, 78, retired coal miner, died early yesterday morning at his home in Pinto after a lingering illness. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic church, Cresaptown. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louise Connors,. Red Hill, and Mrs. Florence Miller, Eckhart; three sons, George and Hurshel Niner, Pinto, and Pvt. James Niner, Camp Lee, Va.; one brother, James Miner, this city; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Saveleski, this city; Mrs. Elizabeth Holtschnider. this city, and Mrs. Maggie Harris. Frostburg. Twenty four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, December 6, 1943 - pg 9, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

The funeral service for Mrs. Frank Niner, who died Wednesday in Morgantown, W. Va., was held Sunday morning at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Morgantown, with Rev. Father Flynn, pastor, officiating. Interment was made in St. Michael's Cemetery at Frostburg, Md. She was a sister of George Sperry of Connellsville, Benjamin Sperry and Mrs. Burke Kidner of Meyersdale, Mrs. Herman Deitle of Pocahontas and Melvin Sperry of Elizabeth.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 16, 1941
[maiden name was Mary Sperry]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 25, 2010

Mrs. Matilda Folk Niner, 81, of Fort Hill, R. D. 1, daughter of Abraham and Margaret Shoemaker Folk; she was born in Elk Lick Twp., May 28, 1881; leaves husband. John H.; two sons, Harold of Meyersdale and Alvin of Salisbury;three daughters, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Bittner of Connellsville and Mrs. Mary Hollada of Grantsville, Md.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 3, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

NINER, Mrs. Rosella Sipple
 
Rosella (Sipple) Niner, 87, of Salisbury, PA, departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2003 at the Meyersdale Manor, Meyersdale, PA. She was born in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on February 5, 1916, daughter of the late Lloyd Calvin Sipple and Lydia Susan (Housel) Sipple. She was also preceded in death by husband, Alvin Dalton Niner, Sr., on October 4, 1968, three sisters, Almeda Cecil, Miriam Hart, Blanche Sipple and a brother, Clay Sipple. She graduated from Salisbury High School in 1932, attended Indiana State Teachers' College, and received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education and Guidance from Frostburg State University. She taught for 23 years in the elementary and secondary schools of the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District. Upon retirement she traveled extensively to all fifty states, Canada, Europe, Mid-East, Hawaii and the Orient. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Salisbury, where she served as Sunday School teacher and superintendent, choir member, deacon, elder, and president of the Consistory. She is survived by two sons, Edgar Niner and wife, Elizabeth, Ormond Beach,FL, Alvin Niner, Jr., and wife, Leona, Grantsville, MD; three grandchildren, David Paul Niner and wife, Celeste, Gainesville, FL, Kelsey (Niner) and husband, Brett Blackadar, Lake Mary, FL, and Roxanne Niner,Grantsville; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Peters and Alyssa Rose Niner, Gainesville, FL, Megan Elizabeth Blackadar, Lake Mary, FL; two brothers, Paul Sipple, Doylestown, PA, and Nyle Sipple and wife, Lena, Grantsville, MD; two sisters-in-law, Garna (Niner) Walker, Meyersdale, PA, and Helen (Niner) Galley,Fort Hill, PA; also several nieces and nephews. At Rosella's request her body was cremated. There will be no viewing, visitation, or service. Private inurnment will take place at the convenience of the family at the Salisbury Cemetery beside the grave of her husband. Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Highway, Salisbury, is in charge of the arrangements.
Friday, July 11, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 8, 2014 

Berkeley Springs, W Va - Feb 13 - The body of Thomas A Niner, 70, who died here yesterday, will be taken to Frostburg, Md tomorrow morning for interment. Ill for the past two years, death was attributed to a heart ailment. The son of the late Mr and Mrs Christopher Niner of Frostburg, he spent more than thirty years working in the coal mines and in more recent years followed the blacksmith trade. Since residing here, he was not actively engaged. He was a member of St Vincent's Catholic Church, Berkeley Springs. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Paul and Edward Niner, three daughters; Mrs John Pape, Eckhart, Md, Mrs Hulda Butler and Mrs Benedict Konopa, Washington. He was a brother of Joseph and Louis Niner, Mrs John Holtzschneider, Oakland, Md, Mrs William Saveleski, Cumberland and Mrs Henry Harris, Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, February 13, 1940 - pg 13, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

OLDTOWN - Eleanor Ruth Nixon, 79, of Oldtown, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at home. Born Aug. 12, 1922, in Ridgeley, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John A. and Lucinda (Kelso) Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Harvey Nixon; and one sister, Marion Virginia Kidwell. Mrs. Nixon was a homemaker and former employee of the Celanese Corporation, Cumberland. She was a member of the Cumberland Eagles 245 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are one daughter, Helen Ann Dettmer and husband John, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; one son, James Kenneth Nixon and wife Darlene, Oldtown; one stepdaughter, Sandra Kay Stansberry and husband Bernard, Oldtown; and one stepson, Donald H. Nixon and wife Linda, Silver Spring; one brother, William A. Thompson and wife Wanda, Surfside Beach, S.C.; four grandchildren, Leigh A. Cunningham, Julia Nixon, Hilary Nixon, and Zachary Nixon; and eight step-grandchildren, Jason Kesner, Gregory Nixon, Brian Nixon, Kevin Stansberry, Tracy McKenzie, Shelly Loibel, and Sherry VanMeter. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at noon with Pastor Joseph DiNicola officiating. Interment will be in Oldtown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Davis, Donald Burton, Donald Irons, Donald VanMeter, Josh VanMeter, Jordan VanMeter, Scott Cunningham, and Carl Bishop.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, March 31, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 4, 2010

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