Grantsville, Md., Aug. 30 — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Speicher) Pearce, 61, Grantsville, divorced wife of John Pearce of Hartsville, Ohio, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guerney (Dessie) Speicher, near here. She was the eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Matthews) Speicher. Among the survivors are a son, James Pearce, Gray, Pa.; two brothers, William Speicher, Cumberland, and Fred Speicher, Jennings; six sisters, Mrs. Thomas B. (Hester) McKenzie and Mrs. William (Carrie) Swauger, Grantsville; Mr. Lewis (Stella) Hoover, and Mr. Jacob (Nora) Platter, Jennings; Mrs. James (Maud) Speicher, Jemmerson, Pa., near Uniontown, and Mrs. George (Christina) Legeer, Accident, and eleven grandchildren. She was a member of the Casselman Mennonite Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 30, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2010

PEARCE, Walsh F. 
 
Westernport - Services for Walsh F. Pearce, 66, husband of Nannie Belle (Shaw) Pearce, who died at his home at Moscow Sunday evening will be held at the Barton Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.  The pastor, the Rev. L. J. Moore will officiate.  Interment will be in Laurel Hill cemetery at Moscow. He was a native of Allegany county and a son of Mrs. Susan Pearce of Barton, who was 90 years old Sunday, and the late Frank Pearce.  He was a retired carpenter of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by three children, Alvin and Ray Pearce, both of Westernport, and Mrs. Leonard Warnick, Moscow, and four sisters,  Mrs. Willam Schramm and Mrs. William McConnell, both of Barton,  Mrs. Novella Gray of Cumberland and Mrs. Charles Springer of Nobelstown, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, December 26, 1944  Pg. 5
(Courtesy of Don Wendroth)
Posted March 30, 2013

PEARSON, Harry Ross (also WILAND, Francis)
 
"DROWNED YOUTHS BODIES TO DETROIT--Tragic Ends For Two Who Came to Moscow For a Vacation--
Westernport, Md., Francis Wiland, 20, of 4642 Springdale Avenue, Detroit, who was drowned Tuesday evening in the South Branch of the Potomac river, near Romney, was a native of Moscow, this county, moving to Detroit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiland, when a boy.  He was the oldest child.  His body and that of his chum, Harry Ross Pearson, 20, of 13940 Mack avenue, Detroit, now at Boal's Funeral Home, here, will be taken to Detroit late today.  The group had only been at the beach about fifteen minutes when the tragedy occurred. They had brought a lunch but decided to first take a swim.  Besides the two victims the party included Joseph Eloot, Detroit, who was also visiting Wiland's cousin, Miss Winifred Wiland, of Moscow, Nellie Meese, Elizabeth Yates, also of Moscow and Geneva Hyde of Barton.  Wiland was a graduate of a Detroit high school and was employed as an attendant at a gasoline station of the Zip Oil Company, there.  His mother is the former Miss Madeleine Green, of Moscow.  Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, Bernard, Joseph and William Wiland, and five sisters, Mary Madaline, Margaret, Theresa, Ellen and Barbara Wiland, all of Detroit."
Note: St. Gabriel's records show he was buried in Barton at St. Gabriel's Catholic Cemetery August 10, 1940."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 8 Aug 1940
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 30, 2012

PEASLEE, Mrs. Velma Audra Goff

CORRIGANVILLE - Mrs. Velma Audra Peaslee, 84, of Box 252 here, died Friday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient 12 days. Born in Grafton, W.Va., Sept. 4,1901, she was the daughter of the late Arthur F. Goff and Elizabeth (Sypolt) Goff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Peaslee, in 1974. A former employee of Rosenbaum's Department Store, Mrs. Peaslee was a member of Centre Street United Methodist Church, Women's Christian Society, Ladies Auxiliary of the B&O Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and Ladies Auxiliary of Sacred Heart Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Poorbaugh, here; one sister, Mrs. Florence Whetzel, Cumberland; one brother, Parley D. Goff, Morgantown, W.Va.; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence, Cumberland, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. John H. Williams, pastor of Centre Street United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale. Pallbearers will be Francis Deremer, Roy Stafford, John Wolfe, James McKenzie, Walter Glass and Ralph Hampson.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 13, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

HARDY COUNTY NEWS - Moorefield Examiner of 14th -Mary Bell Peck, wife of Eston Peck, an esteemed colored citizen of this community, died Tuesday after a short illness and will be buried today. She is survived by a husband and a number of small children.
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 7, 2010

PECK, Scott Alan
 
Scott Alan Peck, 38, of 224 Lakeshore Road, Fort Hill, PA, died Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at Meyersdale Medical Center, Meyersdale, PA. Born July 6, 1965, in Meyersdale, PA, he is the son of John and LaRue (Coddington) Peck also of Fort Hill, PA. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Lynn Peck on April 25, 1997. Mr. Peck was an underground miner for the Keystone Lime Company and a farmer. He was currently President of the Salisbury Lions Club, a member of the Maple Glen Church of the Brethren and the Maple Valley Archers. Surviving in addition to his parents are his spouse, Roberta "Bobbie" (Yoder) Peck, a son, John Albert Peck, at home; two brothers, John D. Peck and David L. Peck, both of Fort Hill, PA. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Highway, Salisbury, PA, Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 5, at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Whitacre officiating. Interment will be in the Peck Cemetery, Fort Hill, PA. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Maple Glen Church of the Brethren or the Salisbury Lions Club.
Tuesday, September 2, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 
Posted February 8, 2014

PEEBLES, Abram

Mr. Adam(Abram) Peebles, a former citizen of Lonaconing, died last week at his home in Roanoke, Va, aged 60 years.  The tragic death of his nephew, George E Barnard, in an automobile accident early in April, is said to have hastened his death.  Mr Peebles was a brother of the later Peter Peebles, for many years, prominent as a merchant in Lonaconing.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, May 3, 1912 - pg 12, col 1
Find A Grave Memorial# 99326794
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 16, 2015

PEEBLES, Mrs. Carmen Skidmore

LONACONING - Mrs. Carmen S. Peebles, 55, died suddenly yesterday at her home on East Main Street. She was a daughter of the late John A. and Sada (Keir) Skidmore. Surviving are her husband, Robert D. Peebles, a former mayor of Lonaconing; a son, James D. Peebles, at home: two sisters, Mrs. Marl Hyde, Takoma Park, and Mrs. John Duros of New Jersey; and three brothers, Ronald Skidmore, Cresaptown; Harold and Randall Skidmore, Cumberland. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. John McClain. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Peebles was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 24, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PEEL, John

John Peel, 78, formerly of Lonaconing, died Saturday at his home in Baltimore.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs Mary (Lapp) Peel, formerly of Frostburg; two sons, John Peel Jr., Robert Peel, Baltimore; a brother, Thomas Peel, Aliquippa, Pa.; three sisters, Miss Molly Peel, Lonaconing; Mrs. James B. McAlpine, Baltimore; and Mrs. Robert Valentine, Baltimore.  A service was conducted at Baltimore today In the  McCullough Funeral Home, 3914 South Hanover Street. Interment was in that city
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, May 27, 1952 - pg 31, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 16, 2016

PEER, Mrs. Betty J. Martin

Mrs. Betty J. Peer, 54, RD 1, Ridgeley, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, after an illness of two years. She was born here, the daughter of the late Robert James and Lottie (Troxell) Martin. She was an employee of Johnson’s Restaurant, Wiley Ford. Mrs. Peer is survived by three sons, Robert O. Peer, Brandywine, W.Va.; Curtis G. "Buddy" Peer, Wiley Ford, and Paul E. Peer, RD 1, Ridgeley; one brother, Robert J. Martin, Coverwood, LaVale; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Virginia Hymes, RD 1, Ridgeley; Mrs. Edna May Shanholtz, Fort Ashby, and Mrs. Charlotte Middlekamp, Beltsville; seven grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wiley Ford Church of the Brethren by Rev. Louis Bloom. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Peer, Glenn Peer, Irvin Peer, Robert Krantz, Steven Snyder and Lantz Middlekamp.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Tuesday, April 25, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 6, 2017 

PEER, Mrs. Delphy Mae Sachs

WILEY FORD, W.Va. - Delphy Mae Peer, 81, of Wiley Ford, died Jan. 27, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Sept. 18, 1922 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Harvey D. and Molly (Clites) Sachs. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Sachs and Harvey Denver Sachs. Mrs. Peer was a former glass cutter at Cumberland Glass Company, Cumberland. She was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church, Wiley Ford, where she was a member of the Women’s Foreign Mission. She also enjoyed crafts. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, George Junior Peer; son, Steven Peer, Keyser; two sisters, Nina Frances Houdersheldt, Short Gap; Nellie Maxine Gear, Wiley Ford; grandson, Aaron Steven Peer; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, on Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Sachs, Kevin Gear, Tommy Houdersheldt, Paul Powell, Dennis Powell, and Doug Powell. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Powell, John Sachs, and Denver Sachs.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Thursday, January 29, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 6, 2017

PEER, Mrs. Elizabeth Pearl Rice

Mrs. Elizabeth Pearl Peer, 74, of Wiley Ford, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born November 26, 1899, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Sophia (Hout) Rice. Surviving are her husband, George S. Peer; two sons, Paul E. Peer, Cresaptown, and George J. Peer, Wiley Ford; two daughters, Mrs. Helen M. Powell, RD 1, Ridgeley, and Miss Mary E. Peer, at home; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where a service will be conducted today at 1 p.m. Rev. Howard J. Reckley will officiate. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert R. Martin, Charles Mongold, Steven Peer, Paul Powell, Dennis Powell, and Raymond Cox.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Tuesday, July 23, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

PEER, Mrs. Eva S. Iser

Mrs. Eva S. Peer, 85, of RD 1, Ridgeley, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. She had been in ill health several years. Born February 4, 1893 in Romney, she was a daughter of the late Silas and Christina (White) Iser. Her husband, Harper O. Peer, died in 1957. Mrs. Peer attended the Fairview United Methodist Church of Romney. Surviving are six sons, Blake Peer, Curtis Peer, Gilmore Peer, all of RD 2, Ridgeley; Virlis Peer, Harper’s Ferry, W.Va.; Oscar Peer, Springfield, W.Va.; Robert Peer, RD 1, Ridgeley; five daughters, Mrs. Catherine Snyder, RD 2, Ridgeley; Mrs. Josephine Branson, Mrs. Sue Snyder, Mrs. Evaline Wheeler, all of RD 1, Ridgeley; Mrs. Norma Cunningham, College Park, Md.; 45 grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Wiley Ford Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Louis D. Bloom will officiate and interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, will be William Peer, Glenn Peer, Robert Peer, David Peer, Wayne Peer and Robert Snyder.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Wednesday, November 29, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

PEER, George S.

George S. Peer, 91, of 16 North Paw Paw Way, died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Slanesville, W.Va., Dec. 2, 1894, he was the son of the late James Peer and Rebecca (Lambert) Peer. Mr. Peer was retired from the South Cumberland Planing Mill and the Cumberland Box and Mill Company. He was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Sunday school. His wife, Elizabeth P. (Rice) Peer, died in 1974. Mr. Peer is survived by one son, George J. "Junior" Peer, Wiley Ford, W.Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen M. Powell, RD 1, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Miss Mary E. Peer, who resided with him; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Florice Reckley and the Rev. Frank Trozzo. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby, W.Va., Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Monday, July 7, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

PEER, Gilmore Ishmael

RIDGELEY, W.Va. - Gilmore Ishmael Peer, 71, of RD 3, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born Aug. 21, 1919, in Romney, he was the son of the late Harper O. and Eva (White) Peer. He was preceded in death by two wives, Betty J. (Martin) Peer and Catherine (Steinla) Peer, and by three brothers. Mr. Peer was a retired heavy equipment operator, working out of Local 132, Clarksburg. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Our Five Boys Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9666, Sugar Grove. He received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Theater Ribbon and Overseas Service Bar. Surviving are four sons, Robert O. Peer, Brandywine; Curtis G. Peer, Wiley Ford; Paul E. Peer, Glen Gary; and William E. Peer, Ridgeley; three brothers, Robert S. Peer and Curtis L. Peer, both of Ridgeley; and Oscar Peer, Green Spring; five sisters, Mrs. Catherine Snyder, Mrs. Josephine Branson, Mrs. Madeline Snyder and Mrs. Evaline Chaney, all of Ridgeley; and Mrs. Norma Cunningham, College Park, Md.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, Friday and Saturday. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Frank R. Hyder. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by combined veterans’ organizations.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Friday, October 12, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

PEER, Harper O.

Harper O. Peer, 67, of RD 1, Ridgeley, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient nine days. He had been in failing health six months. Born in Hardy County, W.Va., a son of the late James and Rebecca (Lambert) Peer, he was a retired carpenter and cabinet maker. Mr. Peer held membership in Queen City Council 49, JOUAM. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eva S. (White) Peer; seven sons, Blake, Gilmore, Oscar, Robert and Curtis Peer, all of Ridgeley; Edward Peer, Oldtown; and Virlis Peer, Harper’s Ferry, W.Va.; five daughters, Mrs. Catherine Snyder, Mrs. Josephine Branson, Mrs. Madeline Snyder, and Mrs. Eveline Wheeler, all of Ridgeley, and Mrs. Norma J. Cunningham, College Park; two brothers, George Peer, Wiley Ford, and James Peer, Downers Grove, Illinois; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Wiley Ford Church of the Brethren by Rev. Connell T. Chaney, and interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul, Howard, George, Clarence and Bernard Peer, and Floyd Ackerman.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Monday, October 28, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY -  Mrs. Lizzie Peer died at her home near Augusta, Sunday, June 6, 1912, after a short illness of typhoid fever, in her fortieth year. Mrs. Peer leaves to mourn, her husband, Wm. Peer and six children one babe seven months old. 
Review (Romney) of the 19th
Keyser Tribune, June 21, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

PEER, Robert Sloan

RIDGELEY, W.Va. — Robert Sloan “Bunny” Peer Jr., 48, of Ridgeley, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at the VA. Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Born on Dec. 16, 1951, in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of Robert Sloan Sr. and Ruth Annabel (Poling) Peer, Ridgeley. Bunny was a self-employed contractor. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and he was a 1969 graduate of Ridgeley High School. He was a life member of the Ridgeley VFW, Ridgeley American Legion, Vietnam Veterans Association and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his parents, surviving are one daughter, Andrea G. “Andi” Peer, Fort Ashby, W.Va.; two sisters, Theresa J. Haines and husband Michael, Short Gap, W.Va., Eva C. Geiger and husband Jeff, Cumberland; one brother, David O. Peer and wife Lonnie, Ridgeley; and a very special best friend and companion, Kathy See. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, on Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fred Iser officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Michael Haines, Ed Wright, Craig Rizer, Buddy Peer, Bucky Kidwell and Dave Zembower.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Thursday, June 8, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

PELICAN, Mrs. Laura M. Winebrenner

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Laura M. Pelican, 58, of 161 Green Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been admitted earlier in the day. A native of Eckhart, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mary (Kramer) Winebrenner, Glen Burnie, and the late Fred Winebrenner. She was a member of Frostburg United Methodist Church and WOM 221. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, William Pelican; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Tomlinson, LaVale, and Mrs. Lillian Ncilson, here; two brothers, Manuel Winebrenner, Borden Mines, and Eugene Winebrenner, Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Livingood, Bowman's Addition, and Mrs. Rose Kesling, Glen Burnie, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 mtil 9 p.m, and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Clarence A. Kaylor and Rev. Lowell S. Garland officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Women of the Moose will hold a service at the funeral home tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, March 25, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 23, 2022

PELICAN, William

FROSTBURG - William Pelican, 71, of 161 Green Street, died last night in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, shortly after being admitted. Born in Pekin, he was a son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Crowe) Pelican. His wife, Laura (Winebrenner) Pelican, also preceded him in death. He was a retired brakeman for the B&O Railroad. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Esther Tomlinson, LaVale, and Mrs. Lillian Green, Accident, and two grandsons. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, November 21, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 23, 2022

PELL, William C. (child)

A requiem mass for William C. Pell, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William V. Pell, RD 2, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital, was celebrated this morning at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Davis, W. Va. Rev. Francis A. Pillar, pastor, officiated and interment was in Davis Cemetery. Born at Elkins, W.VA., the youth is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Pell, Davis, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nora Beyer, New York City.
Thursday, 16 July 1953;Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted June 7, 2020

PELLAND, William

Mr Wm R Jackson, Mr Wm Pelland and a child of Mr Wm Brown were buried yesterday afternoon in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Rev A C Thompson had charge of the the funeral services.  Mr Gustave Eichhorn, undertaker.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, March 22, 1905 - pg 2, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 13, 2014

PELTON, Mrs. Addie Lew Rutherford

On November 12 1921, at the residence of her son-in-law, La Mar J. H. Whitaker, 2875 Woodbrook avenue, MRS. ADDIE LEW PELTON, widow of the late John Pelton and sister of the late D. W. Rutherford of Columbus, Ohio. [Cumberland (Md.), Baltimore, Fairfield county and Columbus (Ohio) papers please copy.] Funeral services at the above residence on Monday evening at 8 P. M. interment at Cumberland, Md., on Tuesday.
Published November 14, 1921 in THE SUN, Baltimore, Maryland on page 12, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted September 16, 2016

PELTON, John

Was a G. A. R. Man and Served 16 Months in Andersonville Prison.
Mr. John Pelton died this morning at 11:30 o'clock at his late residence on Union street, aged 64 years. He had been ill a long time. He was a plasterer by trade but at one time was transfer mail clerk at the Queens City station. He was paralyzed while acting in that capacity and was compelled to relinquish his position. He was a member of the G. A. R. and served 16 months in Andersonville prison, having been captured by Brigadier General Fitzburg Lee. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Miss Belle, Albert, James, Benjamin Harrison Pelton and one brother, Emory Penton, of Hancock.
Published April 10, 1901 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 4, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted September 16, 2016

PENCE, Alvin Raynor

WESTERNPORT — Alvin Raynor Pence, 92, of 262 Wood St., Westernport, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010, at Moran Manor Health Care Center, Westernport. Born March 2, 1918, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Miller) Pence. His wife, Edith (Moyer) Pence; one brother, Howard Pence; and two sisters, Evelyn F. Miller and Mary Lee Fornoff, also preceded him in death. Mr. Pence was a 1936 graduate of Bruce High School. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Westvaco Corp, as a supervisor in Machine Coating, having 43 years of service. Mr. Pence was a member and former trustee of Westernport Church of the Brethren. He was a long time member of Tri-Towns Lions Club where he held various offices over the years and was awarded the Lion of the Year in 1998, and a 60 plus year member of Hiram Lodge 103 A.F. & A.M. He was a former commissioner on the Westernport Town Council with 18 years of service. As a member of the Westernport Planning Commission, he was instrumental in bringing about the Westernport Pool, Moran Manor Nursing Home, Grand View Apartments and Hammond Heights Apartments. He leaves behind a daughter, Amanda Sue Pence of Baltimore; and a nephew, Bob Pence of Westernport. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. The Hiram Lodge will hold a memorial service on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be conducted at the Boal Funeral Home Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Diane May and the Rev. William Shimer officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Westernport Church of the Brethren, Oakview Drive, Westernport, MD 21562 or Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, PO Box 983, Waldorf, MD 20604.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - June 1, 2010
(Courtesy of Charles Riend
Posted October 14, 2015

PENCE, Mrs. Edrie VanGeliten, Wolford, nee Lichliter

WESTERNPORT - Pence, 58, of 147 Wood Street died Friday night after suffering a heart attack while riding in a car near Bloomington. Mrs. Pence, who had been in ill health several years, was returned to Westernport from Oakland with her husband, Bond Pence and a nephew when she suffered the fatal attack. A native of Piedmont she was a daughter of the late Peter and Nora (Greenwade) Lichther. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Piedmont a past matron of Bethlehem Chapter 14, OES; president of the Piedmont Women's Club and president of the Women of the Presbyterian Church. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Robert Campbell pastor of Piedmont Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery.
Published Sunday, May 27, 1962 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 24, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 29, 2017

PENDERGAST, Mrs. Mary Ellen Hughes

Mrs. Mary Ellen Pendergast, 67, wife of Michael W. Pendergast, of Mutton[Hutton?], Md., near Oakland, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital, where she had been a patient since January 17. Besides her husband, Mrs. Prendergast[sic] is survived by four sons and two daughters: James F., Akron.; Edwin W., Detroit, Mich.; Romanus C., Hutton; James E. Pendergast, Clarksburg, W.Va.; Miss Rosaile[Rosalie?] C., Washington, D.C. and Miss Elena Pendergast, Deer Park. She also leaves three brothers and three sisters: John and Martin Hughes, Hutton; Thomas Hughes, Terra Alto, W. Va.; Mrs. Michael Garrett, Baltimore; Mrs. Margaret Clark and Miss Della Hughes, Pittsburgh, Pa. The body was taken to Hutton this morning. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Oakland with burial in the church cemetery.
Thursday, 30 January 1930; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted February 12, 2020

PENDLEBERRY, Mrs. Catherine C. Wilson

"Lonaconing-Mrs. Catherine C. Pendlebury[sic], 79, West Main Street, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg.  She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Pollock) Wilson. Her husband, Richard Pendlebury, preceded her in death. Mrs. Pendlebury was a member of the Daughters of America.  Surviving are two daughters, Miss Catherine Pendlebury, Lonaconing; Mrs. Raymond Ricker, Uniontown, Pa.; a son, Richard Pendlebury, Smithville, Ohio; three brothers, Thomas Wilson, Robert Wilson and William Wilson, all of Lonaconing; and five grandchildren.  The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m."
Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland, Thur 16 Apr 1967
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted February 11, 2012

PENDLEBERRY, Richard

"Richard Pendlebury[sic] died yesterday at his home on Detmold Street.  A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Eli and Catherine (Lloyd) Pendlebury.  Mr. Pendlebury was a retired miner and a member of the United Mine Workers.  He also was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion.  Surviving are his widow, Catherine (Wilson) Pendlebury; two daughters, Miss Catherine Pendlebury, Lonaconing and Mrs. Margaret Ricker, Uniontown, Pa.; a son, Richard Pendlebury, Jr., Midland; a sister, Miss Cecelia Pendlebury, Cumberland; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.  The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. George Loar.  Burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.  Military honors will be accorded at graveside."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 10 Aug 1962
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted February 11, 2012 

Mrs. Martha Ann Everline Pengelly

Mrs. Hannibal Pengelly
Frostburg - Mrs. Martha Ann Pengelly, 93, died yesterday at Miners Hospital where she had been a patient two weeks.  She had been a patient at the Kyle Nursing Home, Lonaconing, for four years. A native of Wellerburg, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Mathias and Margaret (Thomas) Everline.  Mrs. Pengelly was twice married.  Both husbands, William Logsdon and Hannibal Pengelly, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Corriganville. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nyna Wolfe, Baltimore and Mrs. Edna Griffith Murray, Frostburg; a brother, Wesley Everline, Greenwood, Del., and a sister, Miss Pearl Everline, Baltimore. 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.
February 2 1971, Cumberland Evening Times

PENMAN, Clarence A.

Clarence A. Penman, 54, Oakland attorney, died Thursday in the West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown.  A native of Canada, he was born on August 31, 1918 and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Penman.  He received a BA degree from Eastern College of Commerce and Law in Baltimore in 1950.  Mr. Penman was a member of the University of Baltimore Alumni Association Inc., the Maryland Bar Association and Garrett County Bar Association. He is a past master of Allegany Lodge 157, AF and AM, Barton, and past patron of Oakland Chapter 67, Order of Eastern Star. Mr. Penman was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Oakland, Proctor-Kildow Post 71, American Legion, Post 10077, VFW, and Lodge 2481, BPO Elks, Oakland.  Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann C. (Howard) Penman, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Andrea L. Shaffer, Lincoln Park, Mich., Miss Carol A. Penman, Washington, a son, David S. Penman, Oakland, and one grandson. The body is at the Minnich-Stewart Funeral Home in Oakland where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  A service will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. in charge of Rev. Lawrence Sherwood, D.D. with burial in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens.  The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to a favorite charity.  Allegany Lodge 157 will conduct a Masonic service today at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  Oakland Chapter 67, OES, will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. today. Active pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge.  Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Garrett County Bar Association. 
Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, September 9, 1972
(Courtesy of Barry Thoerig)
Posted March 9, 2014

WESTERNPORT — Services for Mrs. Mae Penman, 64, formerly of Westernport, who died at her Dunmore Road home, near Baltimore, yesterday, will be conducted Thursday at II a. m. at the Boal Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce K. Price, pastor of a Baltimore Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Philos Cemetery. Mrs. Penman was the widow of Frank Penman, and a daughter of the late E. Huffman and Julia A. (Keiling) Llewellyn. She was a native of Fort Ashby. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frances Berry, with whom she resided in Baltimore; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Knieriem and Mrs. Rose Lemmert, both of Frostburg, and Mrs. Ruth Flanagan, Danville; a brother, Wesley E. Llewellyn, Cumberland, and a step brother, William Loar, Lonaconing. The body is to be brought to the Boal Funeral Home tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 11, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 30, 2009

PENMAN, Mrs. Mary A. Mackay

Mrs. Mary A. Penman, 72, widow of John Penman, Mr. Rainier, formerly of Westernport, died Saturday morning at Sibley hospital, Washington, D.C. of pneumonia. She had been ill since July 4. She was born at Pekin, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Mackay. Mrs. Penman moved to Washington from Westernport about eighteen years ago. She was a member of the Barton Methodist Church.. Surviving are six children, Mrs. Edna P. Nolan, with whom she resided, and Mrs. Jennie P. James, also of Mt. Rainier; Mrs. Mary L. Mills, Mrs. Christine Mills and Stanley Penman, all of Washington and Frank Penman, Westernport. She was a sister of Walter Mackay, Lonaconing. The body was broght to the home of her son, Frank Penman, Kolberg's hill, Westernport, Saturday.
Monday, September 18, 1939; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted December 22, 2018

PENNER, Carl Edward

HYNDMAN - Carl Edward Penner, 65, of Hyndman RD 1, died in his car today as he was attempting to reach a doctor's office for help. He had an appointment with his doctor and had driven to the office but was overcome before he could leave his car. He sent a youngster in the building after the doctor but all efforts to save him failed. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Born in Deep Pool, Md. on July 22, 1900, he was a son of the late Jonathan and Anna (Shroyer) Penner. His wife, Mrs. Edith (Reighart) Penner, preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Carl E. Penner Jr., Steubenville, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Rard, Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Haines, Jenners, Pa. and Mrs. Bessie Mellott, Steubenville; one half-brother, John Wambaugh, Hyndman; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 778, Johnstown. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. today and tomorrow. A service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. in the funeral home by Rev. George Bittner, pastor of the Hyndman Pentecostal Church and interment will be in Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 13, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2015

PENNER, Harry
 
Harry Penner, 42, of Boswell died Saturday in the Memorial hospital in Johnstown where he became a patient last Wednesday. He was the son of the late Andrew and Annie (Schroyer) Penner. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Blanche (Haines) Penner and these brothers and sisters: Ellis Penner, Holsopple; Carl Penner, Kelso; Mrs. W. M. Mellott, Steubenville, O.; and Mrs. William Haines, Boswell. The deceased was a half-brother of John Wambaugh of Kelso. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, in the Church of God in Boswell by the Rev. H. A. Heppler. Interment in the Madley cemetery in Bedford County.
Somerset Daily American, December 10, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2015

Mrs. Mary S. Pennington wife of P. M. Pennington died at her home Pattersons Creek, W.Va. on Tuesday, September 10th. The deceased lady was a sufferer from tuberculosis and was brought to her home about three weeks ago from the hospital at Weston W.Va.
Keyser Tribune, September 27, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 3, 2010

PENNINGTON, Stellman Aaron

Stellman Aaron Pennington, 93, of Dry Fork, died May 20,1996, at the David Me monal Hospital in Elkins. He was born August 24, 1902 in Dry Fork, a son of the late. Henry and Lottie. Wolford Pennington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada M. Roy Pennington on April 26, 1995; three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include two sons Dick Pennington of Dry Fork, and Leo Pennington of  Kingwood; two brothers, Leonard Pennington of Ridgely, and Quentin Pennington of Harman; one sister, Lena Bonner of Westmont, IL; one grandchild and one greatgrandchild. Mr. Pennington was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church. At 11 a.m, today (Wednesday), May 22, the body will be moved to the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church to lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., time of service. The Rev. Robert W. Wardie will officiate assisted by Rev. Joseph Mininger. Interment will follow in the Flanagan Memorial Cemetery in Lanesville. Hinkle Funeral Home I is in charge of arrangements.
The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; May 25, 1996
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 12, 2009

PENSYL, Milton L.

Milton L. Pensyl, 77, of East Pitt Street, Bedford, died Friday, Nov. 3, 1995, at home. He was born April 20, 1918, in Claysburg, a son of the late Charles and Alice (Hafer) Pensyl. Preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine (Benna) Pensyl, Sept. 26, 1974, he is survived by his second wife, Ethel (Clites) Mull-Pensyl of Pennknoll Village; three daughters, Nancy Jane (wife of Melvin L. Wright), Joan (wife of Lonnie Sleaster) and Catherine L. (wife of Francis Tew), all of Bedford RD 6; a son, Charles S. Pensyl Sr. (husband of the former Jacqueline Carson) of Bedford RD 1; four stepdaughters, Mary (wife of Merle Benning) of Rockwood, Mary G. (wife of Donald Wakefoose) of Bedford, Myrtle (wife of Robert Binninger) of Cumberland, Md.; and Mildred Tiano of Cleveland, Ohio; two stepsons, George Rush (husband of the former Betty Manges) of Nashville, Tenn., and Reuben Lafferty (husband of the former Barbara Holler) of Manns Choice RD 1; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 18 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly Wright; four brothers, John J., Glenn F., Charles W. and Russell L.; and four stepgrandchildren. Mr. Pensyl retired from Howard Johnson's Restaurant at Midway after 33 years' service. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II where he served on Guadalcanal and Tulagi and Cape Glouster in the Pacific Theater. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford, with the Rev. Raymond Short officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Manns Choice RD, with graveside military rites by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.
The Bedford County Inquirer, November 10, 1995
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 27, 2011

PERCY, George B. McClellan

Connellsville, August 17 - George B. McClellan Percy, 74, one of the most widely known residents of Connellsville, died last night at his home, 409 Johnston avenue, from complications. About seven years ago, Mr. Percy fell in the Christian Church, of which he was superintendent at that time, and suffered a fracture of the hip. He never fully recovered. Mr. Percy was born in Old Allegheny City, now Northside, Pittsburgh, January 3, 1861, a son of the late James K. and Anna Percy. In April 1861 the family moved to Frostburg, Md., and in 1866, James K. Percy located in Connellsville. In the spring of 1867, he was joined by his family. Mr. Percy was married July 25, 1889, to Lavina K. Geiger of Meyersdale. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, George G. Percy of Conellsville, Commander of Milton L. Bishop Post, the American Legion, and two brothers, Jesse G. Percy and James K. Percy, of Connellsville. Mr. Percy was a member of the Independent Order Odd Fellows for 35 years and of the Christian Church. He was a moulder by trade and was employed for a number of years by the Connellsville Machine and Car Company. He had lived retired since meeting with the injury. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon at the family residence, with the Rev. Charles H. Bloom, pastor of the Christian Church,  officiating. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery. The Odd Fellows will hold a service at the home on Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock and will also have charge of the rites at the cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 18, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2017

PERCY, William D.

Died--William D. Percy, aged 1 year, 9 months and 12 days, son of William R. Percy, of this place, Sunday, January 2, 1887. The death of this bright, interesting little fellow is a painful stroke to the family.
January 8, 1887; Frostburg Mining Journal, Frostburg, MD.
~Genie
Posted March 6, 2016

PERDEW, George Milton

GEORGE M. PERDEW, ASSISTANT COUNTY SUPT. OF SCHOOLS, DEAD
Prof. George M. Perdew, assistant county superintendent of schools, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home 8 Chase street, from cancer of the stomach, aged 69. While Professor Perdew had been suffering for a year, he had been ill at home but six weeks and had been confined to bed two weeks. Early in the week he felt better and was able to leave his bed for a time. Professor Perdew was a native of Bean's Cove, Bedford county, Pa., 15 miles north of Cumberland. He began teaching when 17. He prepared himself for this work at summer normals in Bedford county and coming to this county in 1876 he taught successively at Eckhart, Vale Summit and Lonaconing, where he was principal of Central school. In 1894 he came to Cumberland and assumed the principalship of the Maryland Avenue School. Later he was transferred to Center Street School principalship. In 1912 he was appointed assistant county superintendent of schools. Prof. Perdew was an authority on botany as it applied to this section. He was also an authority on geology and he was much consulted by experts and representatives of Johns Hopkins University, especially the geological hiking parties that came to this section from that institution. Prof. Perdew's last work with the public schools had largely to do with the rural end. He was much interested in the rural school problem and he was a great help to the country teacher, especially in nature studies. Prof. Perdew is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Perdew, two sons Arch M. Perdew, principal of the  Luke school, and Jerome S. Perdew, this city, and three daughters, Mrs. F. Garnett Cowherd, Rock Hill, S. C.; Mrs. Harry S. Hayward and Miss Mary Perdew, this city. Professor Perdew was a brother of the late Elijah Perdew, father of  State's Attorney Frank A. Perdew, and John M. Perdew, Glenn street, this city. He was an uncle of Mrs. Charles W. Willison, Decatur street, and Luther Bennett, Bedford road. The surviving brothers and sisters are William and Eli Perdew in Oregon, Mrs. Alice O'Neal, this city; Mrs. Jonathan, Clearville, Pa., and Mrs. Rebecca Bennett, of near Fintstone, mother of Mrs. Charles W. Willison.
Published Thursday, September 9, 1915 in THE CUMBERLAND PRESS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 1, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 19, 2015

PERDEW, Mrs. Ida Maude Kirby

Perdew Services ~  Services for Mrs. Ida Maude (Kirby) Perdew, 69, wife of A. G. Perdew, 31 Virginia Avenue, who died yesterday at her home, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home by Rev. Frederick J. Eckert pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery in Westernport. Pallbearers will be Albert Hook, DeCoursey Roth, Frank R. Hiner Jr., Wilson Couter, William Light and Eugene Kelley.
Published Tuesday, October 11, 1955 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 16, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 19, 2015

PERDEW, Mrs. Priscilla Dicken

Mrs. Priscilla Perdew, mother of George M. Perdew, principal of Castle school, Lonaconing, died at her home, Rainsburg, Pa., Sunday, July 19, 1891, aged 78 years. Deceased was the beloved relict of the late Archibald Perdew, and a lady of many beautiful traits of character.
Published Saturday, August 1, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 4, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 19, 2015

CORRIGANVILLE - Richard Bearl Perdew, 72, was dead on arrival Monday at Memorial Hospital. Born June 20, 1901, in Fairhope, he was the son of the late George and Mary Perdew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Virginia (Burkett) Perdew, and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Surviving are his son, Donald F. Burkett, Corriganville; two sisters, Eva Deremer, Cumberland, and Emma Izzett, Cumberland, and three grandchildren. Friends will be received at Hyndman (no funeral home or address given) where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery, Hyndman.
The Cumberland News, May 1, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Thomas Perdew, 73 years old, died at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his home on the Baltimore Pike. Beside his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cora King, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Church.
Cumberland Evening Times January 24, 1927
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 1, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Antonietta Peretti, 72, of 38 Broadway, died yesterday at her residence. A native of here, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Rosaria (Maro) Ruffo. Mrs. Peretti was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church and Sodality. Surviving are her husband, Enrico Peretti; one daughter, Miss Mary Peretti, at home; three sons, Augustine Peretti and Francis Peretti, both of here; and Joseph Peretti, Berkley Heights, N.J.; four brothers, Samuel Ruffo, John Ruffo and Carl Ruffo, all of here; and Joseph Ruffo, LaVale; three sisters, Mrs. Emma LaManna, here; Mrs. Margaurite Mele, Silver Spring; and Mrs. Mary Jenkins, District Heights, Md.; and five grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 15, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
(Posted June 5, 2010)

Name: Mary Kathleen (Wilson) Peretti, 88
Parents: John and Kathleen (Hoban) Wilson
DOB: November 16, 1917, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home
Spouse: Francis P. Peretti, whom she married July 21, 1951, at St. Michael’s Church, Frostburg, MD
Predeceased by: parents; infant daughter, Mary Frances Peretti; brothers, John, Vernon, Paul and James Wilson; sister, Alyce W. Rowley
Survived by: husband
Burial: December 17, 2005, St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Frostburg, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 17, 2014

PERKINS, Joseph

Joseph Perkins, aged 27 years, died Thursday evening of pneumonia. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Perkins, National. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Hunbertson, and two children, George and Emery. He is also survived by his mother, fours sisters, Mrs. Lily Yantz, Mrs. Nesbitt, Violet and Eliza Perkins, and one brother, James. He was an employee of the Consolidation Coal Company and a member of the J.O.U.A.M. of Midland.
Monday, October 28, 1918; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted November 16, 2019

PERKINS, Mrs. Mary E. Humbertson

Wrights Crossing - Mrs. Mary E. Perkins, 94, formerly of here, died Sunday at the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home in Oakland where she had been a patient 10 years. Born March 1, 1892 at Ocean Mines, she was a daughter of the late Saley Humbertson and Agnes (Koontz) Humbertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Perkins. Mrs. Perkins was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd E. Perkins, Midland, and George L. Perkins, Here; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, June 16, 1986; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted November 16, 2019

PERKINS, Mrs. Mary E. Humbertson

Mrs. Mary E. Perkinds, 94, formerly of here, died Sunday at the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, where she had been a patient 10 years.
Continues as above obituary....
Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. George L. Wehler. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Keiling, Osborne Richardson, Charles Villa, Jim Groves, Oliver Johnson and Vernon Poole.
Tuesday, June 17, 1986; Cumberland (MD) Times-News
~Genie
Posted November 16, 2019

PERKINS, Thomas
HOPKINS, John
THOMAS, John

Thomas Perkins, of Richmond, Va., Johns Hopkins, of Philadelphia, and John Thomas, of Cumberland, all colored, were struck and killed by a B&O passenger train just west of Doegully tunnel, 37 miles east of Cumberland, this afternoon. Perkins and Thomas were together. They got out of the way of the eastbound freight when the westbound passenger train bore down upon them. 250 yards west, the same train struck and killed Hopkins who was walking with W. Mitchell.
Mineral Daily News, August 1, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 8, 2010

PERKINS, William Leonard

LA VALE - William Leonard Perkins, 65, of LaVale, died Monday, April 27, 1992 at Memorial Hospital. Born July 12, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the late Frederick P. Perkins and Sara Edna (Hixson) Perkins. Mr. Perkins was a retired tirebuilder and inspector at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company. He was a member of Kemp Lodge 154, A.F. & A.M. of Mount Savage; the Ali Ghan Shrine Club; the Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Scottish Rite Cumberland Consistory. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine E. (McFadden) Perkins; one son, Gerald L. Perkins, New Cumberland, Pa.; two daughters, Mabel L. Argenbright, Florida Keys, Fla.; Becky Perkins Corley, Shippensburg, Pa.; two sisters, Charlotte E. Perkins Barns, Breezewood, Pa.; Lois Perkins Rose, Cinnaminson, N.J., and two grandchildren, Kurt W. Messersmith, Ephrata, Pa. and Michelle L. Messersmith, U.S. Air Force, Germany. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue, Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Masonic Service will be conducted there Wednesday at 8 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Richard C. Broome. Interment will be at Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland.
Cumberland Times-News, April 29, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 12, 2021

PERRIN, Charles H.

Funeral services for Charles H. Perrin, 67, 501 Baltimore avenue, who died Sunday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jed Smith, Route 1, Artemas, Pa., will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock (EST) in Fairview Christian Church. Rev. Henry W. May, pastor of Bethel and Lebanon churches, will officiate and will be assisted by Rev. Leslie Garland and Rev. David Hollenshead. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Perrin, who had been in failing health for several years, operated a grocery store on Baltimore Avenue for a number of years. He was a member of Mt. Hope Christian Church and of the Redmen's lodge here. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosa Kennard Perrin; two sons, Thomas S., at home, and Michael U., Artemas; two brothers, M. C. Perrin, Bowman's Addition, and Thomas L., New Columbia, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. William Bowman, Clearfield, Pa.; Mrs. Humphrey T. Kennard, LaVale, and Mrs. Scott Fisher, Baker Summit, Pa., and five grandchildren.
Wednesday, September 4, 1946; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 13, 2019

Lonaconing, Md., March 17 - Mrs. John Perry, of Savage Mt, above Church Hill, died on Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock from apoplexy. She had been to town on Saturday night and had started home by herself, over the mountain back of Church street. Her husband, John Perry, has been in ill health for several years and has not been able to come into town for a long time.
Keyser Tribune, March 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 4, 2010

Mrs. Anna Marie Petenbrink, 70 years old, wife of Henry Petenbrink, died Sunday night at her home in Cash Valley. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following; George Petenbrink, Corriganville, W.H. Petenbrink, Holsopple, Pa., Edward Petenbrink, Scottsdale, Pa., Harry Petenbrink, Mt. Savage, Md., Mrs. Peter Clark, Cash Valley, Mrs. James Geiger, Connellsville, Pa., and Miss Clara Petenbrink at home. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Conrad Lapp, Corrigansville. The funeral will take place at 10:30 o'clock, Wednesday morning with services in the Corrigansville Reformed church. Burial will be at Wellersburg, Pa. 
Cumberland Evening Times, March 28, 1927     
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Anna Pauline

Mrs. Anna Pauline Petenbrink, 50, wife of Melvin Petenbrink of Meyersdale RD 4, died Jan. 5 in the Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Feb. 14, 1918, on Meyersdale RD 3, a daughter of the late Charles C. Barmoy and Mrs. Mary Alice Sass, Meyersdale. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son and two daughters, Keith and Linda, both at home, and Mrs. Twyla Donley of Meyersdale; three grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters, Dalton Barmoy of Johnstown, Stanley Barmoy of LaVale, Md., Mrs. Alma Lint of Meyersdale, Mrs. Dorothy Thomas of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Gloria Walsh of Frostburg RD 2, Md. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Monday in the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. William H. Snyder officiating. Interment in White Oak Cemetery, Meyersdale RD 4.
The Somerset Daily American, Monday, January 6, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 14, 2015

BYRAN G. PETENBRINK, Sr. - Morrisville resident Byran G. Petenbrink, Sr. of the Penn Trailer Court, Old Route 13, Falls Township, died Saturday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 54. Born in Somerset, Mr. Petenbrink resided in Aberdeen, Md., before moving to Morrisville six years ago. He was a construction mechanic with T. J. Durkin and Son, Philadelphia, and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. (O'Grince) Petenbrink; a son, Byran, Jr. of Croydon; a daughter, Terri, at home; his mother, Mrs. Martha Petenbrink of Hyndman; three brothers, Donald of Wilmington, Del.; R. Dale of Collegeville, Pa., and Chester of Hyndman; a sister Mrs. Mary Alice Weimer of Tuscon, Arizona; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. from the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, 45. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Somerton.
Bucks County Courier Times, October 21, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Carl Francis Petenbrink Jr, 39, of South Haven Drive, Annapolis, died in an automobile accident Monday in Greensboro, N.C., while on a business trip. Born in Cumberland, Mr. Petenbrink was a code enforcement officer for the Maryland Department of Economic and Community Development. He was a member of the Living Water Community Church in Edgewater and was a former member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn S. Petenbrink, three sons, J. Michael, Daniel B., and Kenneth B. Petenbrink; and one daughter, Michelle L. Petenbrink, all of the home address; his parents, Carl F. Petenbrink, Sr. and Maryland V. Petenbrink of Cumberland, two brothers, Andrew C. of Annapolis and Arnold W. of 0wings Mills; one sister, Johanna Harris of Westminster, and a grandmother, Johanna Dombrosky of Cumberland. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Hardesty Funeral Home, 12 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Cumberland.
August 31, 1979, The Capitol, Annapolis, Maryland
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Mrs. Catherine Petenbrink 63, widow of Harry R. Petenbrink, Mt. Savage, died yesterday at the Allegany County Infirmary, where she been a patient four years. A native of Wellersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Martens) Michaels. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ballard, city; Mrs. Bessie Pugh, Hamstead, Md.; Mrs. Ella Gollick, and Mrs. Catherine Lynch, Baltimore; Mrs. Ida Brode, Eckhart; three sons, George, Frostburg; Carl, city; Charles, Sacramento, Calif.; six sisters, Mrs. Ella McDade and Mrs. Viola Blank, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Bertha Lewis, Fairgo; Mrs. Beulah Emerick, and Mrs. Lula Diehl, Wellersburg; two brothers, Anthony Michaels, Akron, Ohio; and Wilbert Michaels, Wellersburg; 35 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Kight Funeral Home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev. John U. Lyness, assistant pastor, as celebrant. Internment will be in Porter Cemetery, Eckhart.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 16, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

PETENBRINK, Cecil M.
 
MEYERSDALE, Pa. - Cecil M. Petenbrink Sr., 84, of RD 1, Meyersdale, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1992 in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Bom May 31, 1908 in Wittenberg, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Margaret (Geiger) Petenbrink. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Qinton. Mr. Petenbrink was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association; Somerset County A.S.C. Committee, for 20 years and as chairman for five years; committee member for Agway Inc.; and member and past president of Meyersdale Rotary Club. He was also a member of the Somerset County Holstein Club; Hillcrest Grange; Order of the Owls; and the Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Olive L. (Vought) Petenbrink; a son, Cecil M. Petenbrink Jr. and his wife, Carol (Clark) Petenbrink; a daughter, Mary Jane Fogle and her husband, Jack Fogle; five grandchildren, Wayne, Jeanne, Klink, Michael, and Shannon; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lester Petenbrink, Orlando, Fla. Friends will be received at the Leckemby Funeral Home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Donald F.Sause. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Meyersdale Merit Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens National Bank, Meyersdale.
Cumberland Times-News, November 24, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 1, 2013

Charles E. Petenbrink, 53, formerly of Mt. Savage, died yesterday at his home in Carmichael, Cal. He was a retired government employe, in communications, with 36 years of service. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; two daughters; a son, several grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Arnold Ballard, Mrs. Cecil McKenzie, Cumberland; Mrs. Russell Pugh, Hampstead; Mrs. William Gollick, Mrs. Joseph B. Lynch, Baltimore, and two brothers, George Petenbrink, Frostburg, and Carl Petenbrink, Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 29, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Mrs. Clara Agnes Geiger Petenbrink
 

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Clara Agnes  Geiger

SCOTTDALE --- Mrs. Clara Agnes Geiger Petenbrink, 83, formerly of 16 Grove St., died at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Miner’s Hospital, Frostburg, Md., where she had been a patient five days.  Since June 1964, she had been confined to the Good Will Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Md. She was born Oct. 24, 1883, in Wittenburg, Somerset County, a daughter of the late Jacob and Melinda Bittner Geiger.  She was a member of the Scottdale Church of Christ and the Loyal Women’s Bible Class of the church. Surviving are four sons, Orlin Mankamyer of Chesapeake, Va., Gibert Petenbrink of Newport News, Va., Paul E. Petenbrink of Scottdale, and Ray Petenbrink of Cincinnati, O.; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Margaret Petenbrink of Meyersdale, R.D.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin F. Petenbrink in 1953. The body will be in the Ferguson funeral home after 7 p.m. today, where the funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with her son, Orlin Mankamyer, a Church of Christ minister, officiating, assisted by Robert W. Chambers, pastor of the Scottdale Church of Christ.  Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery, near Wellersburg, Somerset County.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA., Friday, May 5, 1967
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, May 14, 2010
Posted May 13, 2011

PETENBRINK, Miss Clara A.

Miss Clara A. Petenbrink, 82, of 150 East Main Street, Frostburg, died last night in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in LaVale, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Anna Marie (Everline) Petenbrink. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Cumberland, and was a retired Allegany County employe. She is survived only by a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Kight Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted  in the funeral home Tuesday at 1:30 a.m.  The Rev. George A. Hazen will officiate and entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum. The family suggests memorials take the form of contributions to the Allegany-Garrett County Heart Association.    
September 4, 1976
(Courtesy of Andrew Petenbrink)
Posted September 9, 2017

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Dorothy Winner

Frostburg, March 20 — Mrs. Dorothy Petenbrink, 23, wife of Bryan Petenbrink, of Eckhart, died yesterday afternoon in Miners' Hospital here where she had been a patient since February 12. She was a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth (Race) Winner, of Eckhart, and the late Frank Winner. Mrs. Petenbrink was a member of Eckhart Methodist church. Her husband was recently discharged from the Army. The couple had no children. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by four brothers, James, Gilbert, John and Ronald Winner, all of Eckhart, and two sisters, the Misses Vivian and Eleanor Winner, at home. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. Arrangements are incomplete.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 20, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 9, 2011

PETENBRINK, Edwin F.

SCOTTDALE, Apr. 10 - Edwin F. Petenbrink, 68, died at his home at 16 Grove Street at 4 o'clock this morning after a prolonged illness. Born on January 27, 1885, at Lavale, Md., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petenbrink. He had lived at Scottdale since 1908 and during that period was employed by the United States Casket Company in North Broadway. Deceased was married on November 2, 1911, to Clara A. Mankamyer, formerly Clara A. Geiger of Wittenberg. Mr. Petenbrink was a member of the Scottdale I. O. O. F. and of the Church of Christ since 1914. For many years he served as deacon of the church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Clara A. Petenbrink; three sons, Gilbert of Newport News, Va.; Paul, of Scottdale, and Ray, of Branch Hill, Ohio; one stepson, Orlin Mankamyer of Yellville, Ark.; seven grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Clark and Miss Clara, both of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Bertha Geiger of Connellsville. Ray Petenbrink and Orlin Mankamyer are ministers of the Church of Christ. The funeral service will be held at the Ferguson funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with Samuel Saunders, minister of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be made in White Oaks Cemetery at Wittenberg.
April 10, 1953, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Edwin Franklin Petenbrink, 39 year old World War II veteran of Corriganville, was found dead of a heart attack late Thursday night in the cellar of his home. Dr. H. V. Deming, deputy county medical examiner, said the victim's wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Raupach) Petenbrink arrived home Thursday night and saw the house in darkness with the front door open. Looking through a cellar window, she saw her husband lying on the floor and called neighbors. Mr. Petenbrink was born January 1, 1914, in Hooversville, Pa., a son of the late William H. and Jennie (Swain) Petenbrink. He was a truck driver for the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company here. Serving five years in the armed forces, Mr. Petenbrink was a member of the 11th Airborne Infantry, 511th Regiment. A graduate of Allegany High School, he was a member of the Methodist Church and Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving besides his widow, are one step-son, Robert F. Willingham, Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyo; one brother, Robert K. Petenbrink, Niles, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Stephens, Clifton Heights, Pa., and Mrs. Frank Martnishn, Jerome, Pa. The body is at the residence where services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev. William J. Elliott, Pastor of First Methodist Church here.
The Cumberland Times, June 19, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Ella Catherine Conner

Mrs. Ella Catherine Petenbrink, 81, formerly of 519 Furnace Street, died Monday at Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient at the Allegany County Nursing Home. Born here Dec 20, 1903, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. Conner and Mary Elizabeth (Witt) Conner. Mrs. Petenbrink was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. She was the widow of Samuel I. Petenbrink. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Ruth Raley, Meyersdale, Pa.; Mrs. Rozella Piper, Oldtown; Mrs. Vivian Krause, Mrs. Mary Ellene Miller, Mrs. Rodella Swanger and Mrs. Loretta Hanekamp, all of Cumberland; Mrs. Betty Harman, Irons Mountain; three brothers, Edward Connor and Brook Connor; both of Baltimore; Richard Connor, Brandywine; one sister; Mrs. Anna Fischer, Baltimore; 25 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m    Services will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. R.B. Baumgardner.  Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.        
July 2, 1985
(Courtesy of Andrew Petenbrink)
Posted September 9, 2017

PETENBRINK, Elmer Arthur

Somerset County Man Fatally Hurt When Run Over by Truck
MEYERSDALE, July 12 - Elmer Arthur Petenbrink, 53, of Wellersburg, died Thursday en-route to a hospital at Cumberland, Md., after a truck had accidentally backed over him while he was working on the Savage River Dam project. He died of shock caused by an abdominal hemorrhage due to a torn vessel in the pelvis. He also sustained a fractured pelvis and abrasions. He was working as an equipment oiler foreman. He leaves his widow, four sons, one daughter, two brothers and flve sisters.
Tuesday, July 12, 1949, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Mrs. Flora Petenbrink, wife of Peter Petenbrink, died Thursday at her home near White Oak. She was 70 years old, and besides her husband, she is survived by ten children, namely: Mrs. C. C. Bittner, Mrs. F. L. Bittner, Mrs. E. G. Mankamyer, Mrs. George H. Bittner, Harvey E. Petenbrink, Elmer Petenbrink, Mrs. C. W. Bittner, Mrs. A. H. Geiger, Norman Petenbrink, and Mrs. Irwin Murray.
Tuesday, August 30, 1938, The Daily Courier, Connelsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

George Daniel Petenbrink, 63, Corrigansville, carpenter for Cumberland Cemet and Supply Company, died suddenly yesterday afternoon of a heart attack while at work at Locust Grove. Mr. Petenbrink was a son of Henry and Mary (Everline) Petenbrink and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Carpenters Local. Surviving are his widow, Mrs Gertrude B. Petenbrink; five sons, Orville and Garnett, Corrigansville; Vernon, Beachwood, N.J.; Luther, United States Merchant Marines, St Petersburg, Fla.; Donald, stationed in Hawaii with the Army, two daughters, Mrs. Laverne Fisher and Mrs Hazel Lecuyler; both of Toms River, N. J. Four brothers, Edward, Scottdale, Pa.; Harry, Mt Savage; William and Samuel, of Cumberland, and three sisters; Mrs Bertha Geiger; Scottdale, Pa.; Mrs Martha Clark and Miss Clara Petenbrink, Cumberland also survives. Funeral services will be held Thursday.
The Cumberland Times, November 30, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Mrs. Gertrude B. Petenbrink, a native of Corriganville, died Wednesday in Marlboro Hospital, Toms River, N.J. She was the widow of George D. Petenbrink. Mrs. Petenbrink was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barncord. Surviving are five sons; Orville Petenbrink, Corriganville; Vernon Petenbrink, Holly Park, N.J., Donald Petenbrink, Houston, Texas, Garnett Petenbrink, also of New Jersey, and Vincent L. Petenbrink, serving with the Army in Paris; two daughters, Mrs. Laverna M. Fisher and Mrs. Hazel V. Lecuyer, both of Toms River; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body will be brought to Eichorn's Funeral Home here tomorrow, when friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Services are set for Saturday at a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. John B. Zinn will officiate, Internment will be in Porter Cemetery Hyndman.       Cumberland Times, February 22, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Meyersdale - Harvey A. Petenbrink, 77, died at his home at Meyersdale R.D. 4. A native of Sand Patch, he was a retired farmer and had been a Larimer township tax collector, school director and supervisor. He leaves his widow, four sons, five sisters, including Mrs. Emory I. Mankamyer of Connellsville, and one brother.
November 27, 1959, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

John Petenbrink, Of Mt. Savage, Is Killed in Action - MT. SAVAGE, Sept. 7 - Pvt. John Alvin Petenbrink, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Petenbrink, was killed in action August 10 in France, according to a telegram received by his parents today from the War Department. Pvt. Petenbrink entered the armed forces February 2, 1944 and left for overseas the latter part of July. The last letter received by his parents was dated August 6. Pvt. Petenbrink was born in Mt. Savage and attended Mt. Savage high school. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers: Sgt. George Petenbrink, France; Pvt. Carl Petenbrink, Camp Wheeler, Ga.; and Sgt. Charles Petenbrink, Camp Crowder, Mo; and five sisters; Mrs. Margaret Ballard, Cumberland; Mrs. Russell Pue, Mt. Savage; Mrs. William Gollick, Baltimore; and Misses Catherine and Ida Petenbrink, at home. He is also survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Michaels, Wellersburg.
Cumberland Times, September 7, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Mrs. Joyce H. Petenbrink, 19, of 18 Ridgeway Terrace, was killed Tuesday at 9:15 p.m. when she was struck by a car while walking along Interstate Route 81, west of Hagerstown. Maryland State Police at Hagerstown said Mrs. Petenbrink was walking along the Interstate Highway just outside of Hagerstown when she was struck. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. A native of Cumberland, she was a daughter of Willard and Joyce (Marine) Cartwright of Oldtown. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Petenbrink, Hagerstown; two sons, Duane Allen and Raymond Jr.; three brothers, Willard, William and Gilbert Cartwright, all of Oldtown, and three sisters, Brenda, Elaine and Terri Lynn Cartwright, all of Oldtown. The body is at the George 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. Services be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Howard J. Reckley and Elder Jack Cox. Burial will be in Oldtown Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, August 27, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PETENBRINK, Miss Lorretta May

Funeral of Miss Petenbrink        
Funeral services for Miss Lorretta May Petenbrink, 16, daughter of Mr & Mrs George Petenbrink, Corrigansville, who died yesterday morning at the house of her parents, will be held at 2 p.m.        
tomorrow from the home.  Burial will be in Porter cemetery.    
January 26, 1931
(Courtesy of Andrew Petenbrink)
Posted September 9, 2017

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Margaret L. Geiger
 
Mrs. Margaret L. Petenbrink, 82, of Meyersdale RD 4, died Sept. 11, 1971, in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1888, in Meyersdale RD 4, a daughter of the late Jacob and Malinda (Bittner) Geiger. Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey A., in 1959. Survived by four sons: Cecil, Meyersdale, RD2; Lester, Orlando, Fla.; Melviin, Meyersdale RD 4; and Clifton, Wellersburg. Also, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A member of Mount Carmel Lutheran Church. Friends are being received at the Price Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. Rev. William Snyder officiating. Interment, White Oak Cemetery.
The Somerset Daily American, Monday, September 13, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 14, 2015

MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Petenbrink, 77, of Meyersdale RD 4, died Thursday at her home. Born January, 1893, in Larimer Township, she was a daughter of the late William and Minerva (Geiger) Mazer. Survivors include a son, Oscar Petenbrink, and daughter, Mrs. Betty Brown, both of RD 4, Meyersdale, and two sisters, Mrs. George Beall, Baltimore, and Mrs. Harry Habel, Meyersdale. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Konhaus Funeral Home, with Rev. William Snyder officiating. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 25, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Maryland Virginia Dombrosky
 
Mrs. Maryland Virginia Petenbrink, 66, of 487 Fort Avenue, city, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for two days. Born here Feb. 27, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Dombrosky and Johanna (Smith) Dombrosky. Mrs. Petenbrink was a member of Melvin United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Carl F. Petenbrink Sr.; two sons, Andrew C. Petenbrink, College Station, Texas; Arnold W. Petenbrink, Westminster; one daughter, Mrs. Johanna C. Harris, also of Westminster; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Taylor, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Betty Jane Schroder, of here, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. John L. Ford. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Melvin United Methodist Church.
Cumberland Sunday Times, April 13, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 1, 2013

PETENBRINK, Melvin S.    
 
MEYERSDALE, Pa. - Melvin S. Petenbrink, 73, of here, died April 23, 1988, at his residence. Born July 23, 1914, in Southampton Township, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Margaret (Geiger) Petenbrink. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna P. (Barmoy) Petenbrink and his second  wife, Della (Arnold) Petenbrink. Mr. Petenbrink was a member of Mount Carmel Lu-   
theran Church, White Oak. Survivors include one son, Keith Petenbrink, of here; two daughters, Mrs. Twila Donley, of here; and linda Shumaker, Bedford; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Betty Lou Wright, Frostburg; and Maryellen Arnold, Somerset; three brothers, Cecil Petenbrink, of here; Lester Petenbrink, Orlando, Fla,; and Clifton Petenbrink, Wellersburg; four grandchildren and    
one great-granddaughter. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Price Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Charles Lady. Interment will be in White Oaks Cemetery.    
April 24, 1988
(Courtesy of Andrew Petenbrink)
Posted September 9, 2017

PETENBRINK, Norman L.

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Norman L. Petenbrink, 76, of Meyersdale, RD 4, died yesterday at his home. Born in Southampton Township, Pa., he was a son of the late Peter and Flora (Kennell) Petenbrink. He is survived by his widow, Mary (Mazer) Petenbrink; a son, Oscar Petenbrink; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Brown; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Bittner, Mrs. Gertrude Geiger, and Mrs. Vera Murray, all of RD 4; and four grandchildren, all of RD 4. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Konhaus Funeral Home. Rev. Charles E. Staub will officiate and burial vill be in White Oak Church Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today and tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 9, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Orville Henry Petenbrink, 58, of Corriganville, died Tuesday in Springfield State Hospital. He had been in ill health seven years. Born at Corriganville, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Barnard) Petenbrink. Mr. Petenbrink was a former employe of the Amcelle plant and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Wilda (Bennett) Petenbrink; four brothers, Vernon and Garnet Petenbrink, both of Toms River, N. J.; Luther Petenbrink, with the Army at Fort Jackson, New Orleans, La., and Donald Petenbrink, Houston, Texas; and two sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Fisher and Mrs. Harry L'Ecuyer, both of Toms River. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 10:30 a. m. by Rev. John B. Zinn. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 5, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Paul E. Petenbrink Jr., 22, lOO 1/2 Porter Ave., Scottdale, died Monday afternoon of injuries received when his motorcycle and a tractor-trailer collided at the intersection of Routes 119 and 982 north of Connellsville. He was taken to Connellsville State General Hospital for emergency treatment and was being transferred to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Death occurred enroute to the Hospital. His injuries were listed as compound fractures of the right leg, right arm, thigh, calf and ankle, chest injury and possible skull fracture. State police identified the truck driver as Donald Higenbotham, 31, of Grindstone, R. D. 1, who was uninjured. Police estimated damage to the truck at $1,500 and $500 to the motorcycle. Petenbrink was born July 6, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, a son of Paul E. and Donna Camlin Petenbrink. He graduated from Scottdale High School in the class of 1964 and upon graduation entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and was discharged in June, 1967. He was employed as an apprentice molder at Hempfield Foundries in Greensburg. He was a member of the Scottdale Church of Christ and Hamilton - Maloy VFW Post No. 595 of Everson. Surviving with his parents are his widow, Mrs. Sara Jane Rose Petenbrink; a sister, Mrs. Edward (Karen) Thornblade of Morgantown, W. Va., a teacher in the Gallatin School, Uniontown, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Mae Camlin of Scottdale.
Tuesday, October 1, 1968, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Peter F. (probably Flora Kennell)

Meyersdale, Pa., August 27 - Mrs. Peter Petenbrink, 79, wife of Peter Petenbrink, died Thursday near White Oaks, ten children survive - Mrs. C.C. Bittner, Mrs. F.L. Bittner, Mrs. George H. Bittner, Harvey E. Petenbrink, Elmer Petenbrink, Mrs. C.W. Bittner, Mrs. E.J. Mankamyer, Mrs. A.H. Geiger, Norman Petenbrink and Mrs. Irvin Murray.
August 28, 1938
(Courtesy of Andrew Petenbrink)
Posted September 9, 2017

PETENBRINK, Peter F.

Meyersdale, Pa., Oct. 22 - Peter F. Petenbrink, 92, died Saturday night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bittner, in Sand Patch, R. D. 1. Services were conducted at the White Oak Reformed Church this afternoon by Rev. G. H. Shupe, a former pastor, and Rev. J. E. Gindelsperger. Interment was in the church cemetery. The surviving children are Mrs. Laura Bittner, Mrs. Alice Bittner, Harvey Petenbrink, Mrs. Ada Bittner, Mrs. Gertrude Geiger, Norman Petenbrink, Edward Petenbrink, Mrs. Verna Murray, all of Sand Patch, R. D. 1.; Mrs. Effie Bittner and Mrs. Florence Mankamyer of Connellsville.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 22, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

Samuel Irvin Petenbrink, 61, of 419 North Mechanic Street, died early today in Sacred Heart Hospital where he was admitted yesterday. Mr. Petenbrink was born April 3, 1891 in Wellersburg, Pa., a son of the late Henry and Mary (Everline) Petenbrink. He served with Company E, 116th Engineers of the 41st Infantry Division during World War I. Employed by the B&O Railroad since 1936, Mr. Petenbrink was a carman helper in the Bolt & Forge Shops. He held membership in Local 656; Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen of America and Glencoe (Pa.) Evangelical and Reformed Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella (Connors) Petenbrink; seven daughters, Mrs. Harold Raley, Pocahontas, Pa.; Mrs. Rozella Nelson, and Misses Loretta and Rosella Petenbrink, at home; Mrs. Stelmer Flanagan, Homewood Addition; Mrs. Paul Miller, city; and Mrs. Gerald Harman, also at home, and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Petenbrink also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Martha E. Clark and Miss Clara A. Petenbrink, city, and Mrs. Bertha Geiger, Connellsville, and a brother, Edwin F. Petenbrink, Scottdale, Pa. The body is at the George Funeral Home.
Cumberland Times, January 27, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Thelma Ruth Petenbrink, 45, of RD 4, died Saturday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Mrs. Petenbrink was a daughter of the late William and Myrtle (West) Shoemaker. Surviving are her husband, Oscar W. Petenbrink; two daughters, Mrs. Dennis Lepley, Littlestown, Pa.; Miss Mary Kay Petenbrink, at home, and one sister, Mrs. George Mosholder, here. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. William Snyder will officiate. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, August 27, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

Viola P. Petenbrink, 70, of Orlando, Fla., died Aug. 25, 1981, in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born July 3, 1911, in Sand Patch, a daughter of the late C. S. and Martha (Murray) Mankamyer. Survived by her husband, Lester; and two sons: Jack of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Barry of Norcross, Ga.; also two grandchildren. A brother of: Elmer, LaVale, Md.; Mrs. Leora Wright of Everett; Mrs. Florence Rachow of Bedford; and Mrs. Mary Conroy of Elyria, Ohio. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 East Curry Road, Orlando, Fla. Interment, Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando.
The Republic, Meyersdale, September 3, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 10, 2009

PETENBRINK, Mrs. Wilda Bennett

Mrs. Wilda (Bennett) Petenbrink, 71, of RD 1, Box 164, Corriganville, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 18, 1914 in Mount Savage, she was a daughter of the late Frank Bennett and Dora (Orndoff) Bennett. Mrs. Petenbrink's husband, Orville Petenbrink, died in 1963. A retired employee of the Celanese Fibers Corporation, she was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Corriganville; the Senior Citizens and Homemakers clubs of Mount Savage, and the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are two brothers, Harold Bennett, Cresaptown; Hobert Bennett, Mount Savage; one sister, Mrs. Amy B. Richardson, Frostburg, and several nieces and nephews. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The George-Upchurch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 18, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2012

William Henry Petenbrink, 68, of 15 Altamont Terrace, died this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Martha Clark, Route 2, Baltimore Pike. He was born April 11, 1882, in LaVale, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Petenbrink. Surviving are two sons, Edwin Petenbrink, Corriganville, and Robert Petenbrink, Niles, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Stephenson and Mrs. Frank Martishn, both of Tyrone, Pa.; two brothers, Samuel Petenbrink, this city, and Edwin Petenbrink, Scottsdale, Pa., and two other sisters, Miss Clara Petenbrink, Cumberland, and Mrs. Bertha Geiger, Connellsville. Pa. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

PETENBRINK, William Lee

William Lee Petenbrink, eight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Petenbrink, Mt. Savage, was killed instantly at 4:40 p.m. yesterday, when struck by the car of Charles Harden, Jr., Morantown, on the Mt. Savage road. State Police and county authorities said the Petenbrink child was playing with several other children at the O'Neill Garage, near Mt. Savage, when he suddenly darted from behind a parked car into the path of Harden's machine. The child was dragged several feet and suffered a fractured skull. He was dead when Harden stopped his car. The accident was termed unavoidable, following an investigation by Dr. George P. Paulman, county coroner, Sergt. Spioch, and Officer George J. Miller, State Police; County Investigator Terrence J. Boyle and Deputy Sheriff Edgar M. Lewis. Besides his parents, the boy is survived by four brothers, George, Frostburg; Carl, Alvin and Charles, at home; and five sisters, Mrs. Arnold Ballard, Cumberland; Mrs. Russell Pugh, Mt. Savage; Mrs. William Gollick, Ellerslie; Ida and Catherine Petenbrink, at home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the home with Rev. G. D. Sampson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be in Porter Cemetery, Eckhart.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 26, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 3, 2011

At the residence of his father, in this county, on the 11th inst, JAMES HENRY PETERS, son of William C. and Susan Peters, in the 4th year of his age. His remains were brought to this place and interred in "Indian Mound Cemetery." He was a sprightly and interesting child. The Saviour invites little children to Come unto Him, and Jimmie has, in obedience to the summons, gone to rest in his heavenly home.
South Branch Intelligencer April 10, 1867 
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 3, 2010

PETERSON, Carl G.

Scottdale - Carl G. Peterson, 71, of 1821 West Loucks Ave., died Thursday at 6:35 p.m. in Frick Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Born April 25, 1900, in Scottdale, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Mary Nord Peterson. He has worked for the U.S. Steel Corp. for 46 years and was the shop superintendent of its electrical repair shop in Everson, retiring in 1962. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scottdale; was the Sunday school superintendent for many years, and was a member of the church council, retiring from that post in 1970. He was a former member and president of the former East Huntingdon School Board and of the Westmoreland Municipal Authority. He was a member of the Scottdale YMCA Board of Directors, an honorary member of the Marion Lodge F & AM 562 of Scottdale, and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He was also a former member and president of the Scottdale Rotary Club, Boy Scout leader and commissioner. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. June Bird Peterson; one son, Thomas A. of Dayton, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Lee Eisher of Scottdale; Mrs. William (Linda) Ruth of Connellsville; Mrs. Harvey (Joanne) Diekroeger of St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Florence) Burns of Pittsburgh; and five brothers, J. Wilbur, Arnold C. and Kenneth T., all of Scottdale, Eugene N. of Connellsville, and W. Clifford of Mount Peasant.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

Grantsville, Md., July 9 - Frank W. Peterson, Rockford, Mich., died Friday night at a hospital at Grand Rapids.  His widow, Minnie Peterson, is a sister of Mrs. John Zehner and Mrs. Nettie Bill, Grantsville, and Charles A. Bonig, Cumberland.  Mrs. Bill and Roy Zehner, Pittsburgh, attended the funeral yesterday afternoon at Rockford. Mr. Peterson, extensive land owner, was a receiver for a number of banks in Rockford.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 9, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PETERSON, Mrs. Isabel E. McGinn
 
Mrs. Isabel E. (McGinn) Peterson, 51, died this morning in Allegany Hospital, where she had been a patient since January 3. Besides her husband, William O., National Highway, the following children survive: Mrs. Maurice Martin, Brookfield, O; Misses Marie, Phyllis and Margaret, Rex, Thomas and William at home; her mother, Mrs. Anna McGinn, city; five sisters, Mrs. Herbert Jeffries, Mrs. John T. Barry, Akron, O., Mrs. William Douglas and Mrs. Clifton Dudley, Sharon, Pa., and Mrs. John Often, Corriganville. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where services will be held. The body will remain at the Lempereur Residence.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 11, 1943 - pg 9, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 17, 2012

PETERSON, Mrs. June Bird

June Bird Peterson, 98, of Scottdale, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, in the Scottdale Manor & Rahabilitation Center. Mrs. Peterson was born June 23, 1904, in Confluence, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Show Bird. She was a graduate of Indiana State Normal School. She was employed by the Connellsville Area School District as an elementary teacher. June was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scottdale. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #383, Scottdale, where she was a worthy matron from 1948-1949. She is survived by her loving family: son, Thomas A. Peterson and wife Jane, Auburn, N.Y.; three daughters, Nancy Lee Eicher, Scottdale; Joanne Diekroeger and husband Harvey, St. Louis, Mo.; and Linda Ruth and husband William, Connellsville; 10 grandchildren, Betty Eicher, Judy Edwards and husband Donivan, Amy Diekroeger, Carrie Pittenger and husband Brad, Beth Shedd and husband Chris, Bill Eicher, Bruce Eicher and wife Gina, Sam Eicher, Todd Ruth and wife Kim, Scott Ruth and wife Robyn; 10 great-grandchildren, Bob, Ashley and Brittani Eicher, Katie and Emily Shedd, Anna and Alex Edwards, Elizabeth and Kate Pittenger, and Sydney Ruth. In addition to her parents, June was predeceased by her husband, Carl G. Peterson, and a great-granddaughter Courtney Eicher. Friends may call Sunday at the Caruso Memorial Home, Scottdale, where services will be held at 8 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Andrew F. Dougherty III, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. Order of the Eastern Star will conduct services in the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
[abt. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 7, 2017

PETERSON, Mrs. Margaret Jeannine Broll, nee Allen

CUMBERLAND — Margaret  Jeannine “Tootie” Broll Peterson, of Cumberland, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 at the Golden Living Center. Born on Oct. 3, 1932 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late George Edward and Sophia (Schaidt) Allen Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Owen Broll Sr.; her second husband, Clarence George “Boe” Peterson Sr.; her daughter, Karen Sue Broll Dorsey Sagner; her sisters, Catherine Rogano, Dorothy “Dot” Brinker, and Mary Ullery; her brothers, George E.”Brud” Allen  Jr, and Raymond E. Allen; and a grandson, Shane Clifton Broll. Tootie attended Fort Hill High School, and later received her cosmetology license. For many years she, along, with her husband Herb were owners of Herb’s Beauty Salon on Arch Street. Tootie was a member of the Cumberland Moose, the Goodfellowship Club Auxiliary, and the Cumberland Eagles Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, John W. Broll and wife Kim, Cumberland, and Herbert O. “J.R.” Broll Jr. and wife Tammy, Cumberland; one daughter, Lisa Ann Broll, Cumberland;  stepson, Clar-ence “Boddie” Peterson Jr. and wife Kate, Cumberland; three grandsons, Travis W. Broll and wife Liza, Centerville, Pa., Jeremy O. Broll, Cumberland, and Ronney Weimer and wife Amber, Cumberland; and one granddaughter, Kirsten Marie Williams and husband Travis, Inwood, W.Va. Tootie was anxiously awaiting the birth of her first great-grandson who is anticipated to be born in January of 2014. Also surviving is her sister, Lillian Hannas Heavener, Cumberland; three sisters-in-law, Joyce E. “Betty” Allen, Fort Ashby, W.Va., Doris Peterson and Anna Peterson, both of  Cumberland; one son-In-law, Dennis Sagner, Cumberland; brothers-in-law, Allard “Guy” Peterson, LaVale and Jack Peterson, Cumberland, and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, on Wednesday. The funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at noon with her niece, Loretta Brinker, officiating. Interment will be in Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, W.Va. In lieu of flowers those wishing to honor Tootie’s memory may make contributions to the Sunshine Fund at Golden Living Center.
Published in Cumberland Times News, October 8, 2013
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 25, 2017

PETRECZ, Mrs. Genevieve Mieszanek

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Mrs. Genevieve M. Petrecz, 75, of 2511 East Allegheny Avenue, here, died Monday in Northeastern Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1910 in Warsaw, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Mieszanek and Laura Mieszanek. Her husband, John Petrecz, preceded her in death. She is survived by a brother, William Mieszanek, Burlington, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Jean Huckler, here; three granddaughters, Miss Genevieve VanBuskirk, Glen Burnie, Md.; Mrs. Dorothy A. Davis, Romney, W.Va., and Mrs. Barbara Biser, Fort Ashby, W.Va., and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Church of the Annunciation, Fort Ashby. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, December 17, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2015

PETTET, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Lloyd

Tri-Towns, Feb. 4 - Funeral of Mrs. Martha E. Pettet
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Pettet, aged 74 years, widow of Taylor J. Pettit, who died at her home, yesterday morning, following a paralytic stroke, Tuesday, will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. O. Wrightson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Churh, will officiate. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. She is survived by four sons: James W. Pettet, Cumberland, Md.; Claude, Raymond and Frank Piedmont, and one daughter, Mrs. Leonard Vance, Hagerstown.
Published Thursday, February 4, 1926 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 14, col. 2
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 15, 2015

PETTINGALL, Mrs. S. Catherine Smith

Mrs. S. Catherine Pettingall, 85, formerly of 545 Patterson Avenue, died Monday in Lions Manor Nursing Home where she was a patient 4 1/2 years. Born in Hampshire County, Mrs. Pettingall was a daughter of the late John William Smith and Ella Jane (Marker) Smith. Her husband, John W. Pettingall, died in 1970. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Vandergrift, this city; Mrs. Harry Anderson, East Brady, Pa., and Mrs. Daisy Davis, Fort Ashby. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence today. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Vernon I. Naugle will officiate and interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Wednesday, June 20, 1979
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

PETTINGALL, John W.

John W. Pettingall, 79, of 545 Patterson Avenue, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. Born at Westernport, he was a son of the late John B. and Nancy (Pettit) Pettingall. Mr. Pettingall was a retired carpenter and was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the United Methodists Men's Club and the Carpenters' Union. Surviving are his widow, Sarah C. (Smith) Pettingall; a half brother, George Largent, this city, and two nephews, George and Ray Largent, city. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, Thursday, September 3, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2015

PETTITT, Joseph

Was buried Monday
Joseph Pettitt was buried from the Fredlock mortuary chapel on Monday at 3 o'clock in Philos Cemetery.
Published Thursday, March 19, 1914 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on Page 9, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 15, 2015

PEYTON, William Howard

WESTERNPORT, Md. -- William Howard Peyton, 91, formerly of 308 Maryland Ave., Westernport, Md., and most recently of Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing, died Monday, December 9, 2002, at the nursing home. Born May 28, 1911, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Joseph H. and Ida (Martin) Peyton. His wife, Doris (Boal) Mitchell Peyton, a stepson, Robert F. Mitchell III, a brother, Norris Peyton, and a sister, Louise Dailey, also preceded him in death. Mr. Peyton was retired from Westvaco Corp., where he spent 42 years. He was a United States Army veteran of 42 months, having served in the Pacific Theatre, and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant during his tour of duty. He was a life member of St. James Episcopal Church, Westernport, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 10 years. He also served for many years on the Vestry and was an active member of the choir. Mr. Peyton was a member of the Bruce High School Alumni Association, and was a former member of the executive committee. He was a Past Master of Hiram Lodge #103 AF & AM, Westernport, where he was also the treasurer for 17 years. He was 32-degree member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Ali Ghan Shrine Club of Cumberland. He was also a member of the El-Fidel Club, the Piedmont Rotary Club, and was a life member of Kelly-Mansfield Post #52 American Legion, Piedmont, W.Va. Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Katherine Mitchell, of Westernport; a grandson, Robert F. Mitchell, IV, of Westernport; a granddaughter, Ann P. Caren and husband, Marc, of Kennesaw, Ga.; and a great granddaughter; Madison Caren, of Kennesaw, Ga. Mr. Peyton's body was cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at St. James Episcopal Church, Westernport, on Friday, December 13, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Manning Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service, from 10-11 a.m. Inurnment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. In lieu of flowers and food, memorials maybe directed to Tri-Towns Rescue Squad, or St. James Episcopal Church, Westernport, or Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Boal Funeral Home, Westernport is in charge of arrangements.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - December 10, 2002
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 14, 2015

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