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Frostburg, Oct. 21. - Albert H. Lashbaugh, 49, died suddenly about 8:30 p.m. today at his home, 95 Bowery street. A former employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, he was born in Lonaconing, moving to Frostburg 28 years ago. He is survived by his wife and one son, Pvt. Ralph Lashbaugh; two grandchildren; three brothers, George and William Lashbaugh, of Lonaconing; and Alexander Lashbaugh, of Barton; and three sisters, Mrs. Susan Metz, of Westernport; Mrs Ella Eisentrout, this place and Mrs. Margaret Lyden, of Lonaconing. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Sunday, 22 October 1944, Cumberland Times
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010

Lashbaugh Services
Frostburg, Oct 25 - Funeral services for Albert H. Lashbaugh, 95 Bowery street, who died Saturday evening, following a heart attack, were held yesterday afternoon from Hafer Funeral Home. Rev. Leonard Wright, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, officiated. Interment was in Allegany cemetery. Pallbearers were Clay Sperry, Eli McKenzie, Cloyd Bingaman, Michael Condon, Roy Lamp and Walter Cook.
Wednesday, 25 October 1944, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010

Barton, Sept 4 - Services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Barton Methodis church, with the Rev. John J. Moore, pastor, officiating, for Alexander Lashbaugh, 60, of North Eutaw street, who died Sunday evening after being in ill health for several years. A former employe of the C. and W. Bus Company, Mr. Lashbaught was a member of Start Council, 37, Jr. O.U.A.M., and of the Barton Fire Company. A native of Barton, he resided here all his life. Besides his wife, Mrs. Fannie (Clark) Lashbaugh, the deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Louis Stevenson, of Midland; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Lyden, of Lonaconing, and Mrs. Sarah Anne Metz, of Westernport; a half-sister, Mrs. Ella Eisentrout, of Frostburg, and a half brother, Willie Lashbaugh, of Lonaconing. Mr. Lashbaugh is a son of the late Benjamin and Sarah (Greenhorn) Lashbaugh. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Barton.
Tuesday, 04 September 1945, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010

Frostburg, Md., May 30
Mr. Benjamin Lashbaugh, aged 59[?] years, a highly respected citizen of this place, died at his home on Long Lane Saturday morning. Mr. Lashbaugh was born at Eckhart Mines and has lived in Allegany county all his life, and followed mining for a livelihood, except several years when he served as a locomotive engineer for one of the coal companies in Lonaconing. Mr. Lashbaugh was twice married and leaves four daughters and three sons by his first marriage, all living in Allegany county except one son, who is in Peoria, Ill. His wife was called to New York several weeks ago on account of the serious illness of her daughters and was not at home when he died. His death was very unexpected, having been a sufferer from miners' asthma for a number of years, causing a weakness of the heart, which was the cause of his sudden death. The funeral arrangements will not be completed until his wife arrives from New York.
Saturday, 30 May 1908, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010

LASHBAUGH, Dennis

"BARTON-Dennis Lashbaugh, 71, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Chaney, 211 Hammond Street, Westernport. Born in Barton, he was a son of the late Jacob and Laura (Preston) Lashbaugh. He was a member of the Barton Presbyterian Church and the Junior Order, United American Mechanics. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his widow, Isabelle (Davis) Lashbaugh; one son, Howard V., presently home on leave from Vietnam where he is serving with the Army; four daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Timney, Lonaconing; Mrs. Jean Czarnecki, Calumet City, Ill.; Mrs. Lillian Poland, Barton, and Mrs. Chaney; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Memorial Chapel where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p. m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the chapel at 2 p. m. Saturday by Rev. Ronald Pritchard, pastor of Barton Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Moscow Mills."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland 2 Feb 1967
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 12, 2011

LASHBAUGH, Eric Christopher

TRIANGLE, Va. — Eric Christopher Roy Lashbaugh, 28, of Triangle, died Monday at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church. Friends will be received at the Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Sunday at 7 to 9 p.m.Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Times-News, Saturday, April 12, 2003
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

Lonaconing, Feb 5. - Funeral services for George Thomas Lashbaugh, 73, who died last Thursday following a long illness, were held yesterday afternoon from the home on St. Mary's Terrace. The Rev. Stanley Jewell of the Barton Presbyterian church officiated. Pallbearers were Felix Footen, John Alexander, William Abbott, Alex Woods, John R. Merrbach and Michael Marley. Burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery, Moscow. Mr. Lashbaugh was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lashbaugh. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marion (Brown) Lashbaugh; two sons, Daniel and Alex, both of Lonaconing; two daughters, Mrs. Sara Ellbeck?[Eilbeck?] and Mrs. Edna Brown, both of Lonaconing; two brothers, Alex of Barton, and William of Lonaconing; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lyden, Lonaconing; Mrs. Sara Ann Metz, Westernport, Mrs. Ellie Eisentrout, Frostburg; and seven grandchildren.
Monday, 05 February 1945, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010

Name: George Richard Lashbaugh, Sr., 85, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: Frank J. and Minnie (Eisler) Lashbaugh
DOB: September 4, 1922 in Zihlman, Allegany Co., MD
DOD: Saturday, January 26, 2008, at his residence
Military: U. S. Army Veteran of WW II
Spouse: Mildred (Phillips) Lashbaugh, wife of 63 years
Predeceased by: parents; sisters, Edna Hager, Goldie Skidmore, Frances Ketterman, and Mildred Gomer
Survived by: wife; son, George R. Lashbaugh, Jr., and wife Linda, Winchester, VA; daughters, Janice Ilean Wyatt and husband Eddie, Avilton Rd; Hilda Jane Munday and husband John, Corapeake, NC
Burial: Tuesday, January 29, 2008, Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 28, 2014

DRUNKEN BRAWL ENDS IN DEATH OF YOUNG MINER ~ SLIVER OF GLASS CUTS BACK OF HUGH LASHBAUGH, LONACONING, AND PENETRATES LUNG ~ During Street Quarrel Victim Is Pushed Through Glass Door of Union Street Saloon
Lonaconing, Md., Nov. 27 ~ Special -- The open violation of the prohibition amendment in Lonaconing and the wave of drunkenness that has swept this community during the past several weeks, was brought to a climax, many citizens contend, early this morninig in the death of Hugh Lashbaugh, 27 years old, at his home on St. Mary's Terrace. Lashbaugh was pushed against the glass door of McFarland & Doolin's saloon, Union street, during a quarrel between him and a man named Johnson. It is said they had been drinking. A jagged piece of glass shaped like a stiletto, pierced his back, and punctured his lung, and which, in the belief of physicians who attended him, caused his death, twenty-four hours later. The dead man was the son of George [Thomas, see above] Lashbaugh, and was employed as a miner. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Junior Order United American Mechanics, and was well known in Lonaconing. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, John, Daniel and Alexander, and two sisters, Mrs. Nicholson Ellbeck(?) and Miss Edna Lashbaugh, at home. He was unmarried.
Saturday, November 27, 1920; Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, pg. 1, col. 7
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted January 16, 2016

LASHBAUGH, Mrs. Isabel Davis

"Mrs. Isabell Lashbaugh, 70, died yesterday at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, where she had been a patient one day. A native of Barton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clementine (Eisentrout) Davis. Her husband, Dennis Lashbaugh, preceded her in death. Mrs. Lashbaugh was a retiree cook for Barton School. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Ada Jewell Circle of the Church, the Daughters of America and Barton Unit 189, American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Howard V. Lashbaugh, Lonaconing; four daughters, Mrs. Daniel Timney, Barton; Mrs. George Czarecki, Illinois; Mrs. Ernest Poland, Barton, and Mrs. Haymond Chaney, Westernport; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Neilson and Mrs. Molly Kiddy, both of Barton; a brother, Melvin Davis, Detroit; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Memorial Chapel here where the family will receive friend from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 .p.m. at the Barton Presbyterian Church by Rev. Ronald Pritchard, pastor. Interment will be in the Mt. View Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. tomorrow."
The Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland 27 May 1970
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 12, 2011

FROSTBURG — Services for Ralph Carlton Lashbaugh, Jr., 28, of 97 Bowery Street, who died yesterday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home, will be conducted Friday at 2 p. m. at the Frost Mansion Funeral Home. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow and Thursday from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Authorities said Mr. Lashbaugh was found lying on a bed in his residence. Mr. Lashbaugh was a member of the First Congregation Church, Mt. Lodge 99, AF&AM, Algonquin Forest 140, Tall Cedars and the Voting Men's Republican Club of Frostburg. He served in the Maryland National Guard six years. He was a son of Ralph C. and Mary Margaret (Leasure) Lashhaugh, of 112 Spring Street. Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Carol Kay (Garlitz) Lashbaugh; three sons, Phillip, Lloyd L. and Matthew Lee Lashbaugh, all at home; four brothers, Edward Lashbaugh, Hyattsville, Md., and Terry, Brian and Kent Lashbaugh, all of Frostburg; four sisters, Virginia, Sharon, Colleen and Sues Ann Lashbaugh, all of Frostburg; his maternal grandfather, Thomas Leasure, Frostburg, and his paternal grandmothcr, Mrs. Virginia Gannon, Barton.
Tuesday, May 7, 1968, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 9, 2010

FROSTBURG—Ralph C. Lashbaugh, 54 of 112 Spring Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, after a lingering illness. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of Mrs. Virginia (Fletcher) Gannon, Barton, and the late Albert Lashbaugh. A retired Army veteran, he was a member of James P. Love American Legion Post in Lonaconing and was a member of the Frostburg Church of the Nazarene. Also surviving are his widow, Mary Margaret (Leasure) Lashbaugh, Triangle, Va.; Terry, Brian and Kent Lashbaugh, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Virginia Schmolke[?], Rochester, Pa.; Mrs. Sharon Croston, here; Colleen and Suesanne Lashbaugh, at home and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Hafter-Sowers Funeral Home where friend will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 pm
Friday, April 7 1972, The Cumberland News
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010

Name: William F. "Bill" Lashbaugh, Sr., 88, of Zihlman, MD
Parents: William F. and Christina (Shoemake) Lashbaugh
DOB: February 23, 1919, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Monday, May 14, 2007, at WMHS – Braddock Campus, Cumberland, MD
Military: U. S. Army Veteran
Spouse: Mary (Sween) Lashbaugh
Predeceased by: parents; wife; son Wiliiam F. Lashbaugh, Jr.; five brothers and sisters
Survived by: son, Wesley Lashbaugh and wife Gladys, Frostburg; daughter, Barbara Stevenson and husband Jack, Glen Rock, PA; brother, Richard Lashbaugh, Frostburg
Burial: May 16, 2007, Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 21, 2014

LASHORN, Charles W.

"Requiem mass was celebrated Tuesday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church, Westernport, for Charles W. Lashorn, of LaVale, formerly of Piedmont, who died Saturday night in Memorial hospital, Cumberland. Pallbearers were Carl H. Ledlow, of Chicago; Claude and Charles Kight, Henry Johnson, Robert Jackson and George Keller. Rev. John U. Lyness, of St. Patrick's church, led a recitation of the Rosary Tuesday night at the Kight funeral home in Cumberland. Mr. Lashorn died an hour after being admitted to the hospital. He had moved to LaVale from 214 Pulaski street, Cumberland, only two days before his death. A native of Piedmont, he was a son of the late Joseph and Matilda Dorsey Lashorn. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. Before moving to Cumberland 13 years ago, he was a member of St. Peter's Catholic church and a member of the Holy Name society. Lashorn was an outstanding player on the Piedmont high school basketball team from 1913 to 1916 and participated in football and basketball both in and out of school. He was also prominent in many local talent minstrel shows that were held in the opera house. Local men who participated with him in these minstrel shows acted as pallbearers at the funeral. Surviving Mr. Lashorn are his wife, the former Alice Harden; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Young, Patterson, N.J., and Mrs. Robert Kuhlman, of Cumberland; two sons, Charles J. Lashorn, Jr., Kansas City, Mo., and Robert L. Lashorn, Detroit."
The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, Thu 10 Aug 1950
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted May 28, 2011

Mrs. Kathryn L. Lashley, 67, of Greenpoint, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Born in Meyersdale, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Annie (Lehman) Thomas. She is survived by her husband, William J. Lashley; four brothers, John Thomas, Somerset; William Thomas, Meyersdale; Joseph Thomas, Bedford, and Rev. Albert Thomas, New Bethlehem, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Della Wambaugh, Mrs. Nora Darr and Mrs. Grace Wahl, Meyersdale; Mrs. Alberta Waltman, Ellerslie, and Miss Mary Thomas, Greenpoint. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be held there tomorrow at 11 a. m. Rev. Hubert Patrick will officiate and interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 8, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 26, 2010

MT. SAVAGE — Mrs. Nellie G. Lashley, 56, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital, where she had been admitted Monday. She had been in ill health two years. A native of here, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Baker) Snyder. She was a member of Mt. Savage United Methodist Church, the WSCS of the church and the Mt. Savage Homemakers Club. She is survived by her husband, Randolph Lashley; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Chaney, Rockwood, Pa.; Mrs. Janet Friend, Cresaptown; Mrs. Nancy Mawhinney, of here; a son, Elwood Lashley, here; four brothers, Edward Snyder, here; James Snyder, Mentor, Ohio; John Snyder, Greely, Pa.; Vernon Snyder, Cumberland; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Lashley, here; Mrs. Helen Joy, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Marlene Hines, Levittown, Pa.; Mrs. Kathryn Stowell, Portland, Mich., and eight grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Clair L. Leber officiating. Interment will be in the Methodist Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, October 13, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2010

Name: James Walter Laslo, 60, of 11812 Crocus Ave., Cresaptown, MD
Parents: Rev. Andrew Laslo and wife Ruby Laslo; his mother was Helen Blizzard; stepfather is Alfred Blizzard
DOB: February 22, 1946
DOD: Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at his home
Military: U.S. Armed Services recipient of the Force Recon Medal, the Medal of Honor, and the Purple Heart
Spouse: Deborah (Johnson) Laslo
Predeceased by: mother
Survived by: parents/stepfather; wife; daughters, Tracey Laslo, Bethesda, MD; Terri Yarbarough; brothers, Richard Blizzard and wife Mikie, OH; Robert Blizzard, OH; sisters, Renee Clergy, OH; Lynn McGuire and husband Mike, OH
Burial: November 17, 2006, Frostburg Memorial Park
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 24, 2014

Mrs. Rose Ellen Lasure, 58, was dead on arrival at Meyersdale Hospital on February 2, 1970 in Wellersburg, Pa. She was born June 8, 1911 in Bittinger, Md., a daughter of the late Laurence and Bertha (Wilt) Bittinger. She is survived by her husband Howard; a son, Randall of Berlin, and three daughters, Mrs. Ada Miller of Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Carol Sarver and Mrs. Linda Bittner of Mt. Savage, Md.; two brothers, Edward Bittinger of Salisbury and Kenneth of Washington, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Minnick of Salisbury and Mrs. Shirley McKenzie, of' Frostburg; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services: Thursday, February 5 at 2 p.m. in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Dwight S. Buchanan officiating. Burial in Comps Cemetery. Friends received in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Wednesday.
The Bedford Gazette, February 4, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 16, 2010

MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Violet Elizabeth Lasure, 45, wife of Andrew A. Lasure, RD 2, Stoystown, died Saturday in Somerset Community Hospital. She had been in ill health for some time. Born at Jennings, Md., she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Witt) Bittinger. Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons, Clyde, Stoystown: Donald, RD l, Glencoe, and George Lasure, RD 3, Stoystown; two brothers, Kenneth Bittinger, Akron, and Edward Bittinger, Salisbury; and three sisters, Mrs. Howard Lasure and Mrs. Anthony Minnick, both of Berlin, and Mrs. James King, Garrett. The body is at the Price Funeral Home here where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Chauncy Ickes. Burial will be in the Lasure Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 29, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

LAUB, Mrs. Mary Bird

A well known resident of Tarentum, Mrs. Mary Laub, of 1035 Summit street, died yesterday in Allegheny Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She had been taken to the hospital several days ago following a stroke suffered at her home. Mrs. Laub was the widow of the late J. I. Laub and was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church and of the McComb Sunday School class of that church. She was a member of the Neighborhood club. She is survived by one brother, Mr. Bird, and one sister, Mrs. Nedrow, both of Confluence, Pa. Friends are being received at the Walters Funeral Home, 543 East Tenth avenue, where services conducted by Rev. Samuel Colman, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Prospect cemetery.
[Source unknown]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2017

"Lonaconing, Md., Oct. 23-Funeral services for David Lauder, 68, were held yesterday afternoon with the Rev. Lewis F. Ransom, pastor of the Methodist church, Lonaconing, officiating. Mr. Lauder, a retired shoe merchant, died Monday. Georges Creek Valley Lodge No. 161, A. F. and A. M. were in charge. Pallbearers were R. Hilary Lancaster, E. Williams and Harry Hitchins, Frostburg, and David Miller, John Ritchie and John McAlpine, Lonaconing. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Lauder and children, Elizabeth, Robert and James, Elizabeth, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. John Lauder and family, Clifford and Christine, Belle Vernon, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. John Somerville, Bridgeport, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Logsdon, London, Ontario; Mr. and Mrs. George Pollock, Perryopolis, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bruce, Liberty, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. William Munn, Altoona, Pa.; and Parker Wilkinson, Akron, Ohio. Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 23 Oct 1942
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted March 20, 2011

LAUGHLIN, Mrs. Margaret Wilhelms

"LAUGHLIN, MARGARET (nee Wilhelms), beloved wife of the late Andrew, dear mother of Eileen Fisher and Marjorie Conahan, grandmother of nine, great-grandmother of three, dear sister, of Ralph, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Charles, of Hemet, Calif., George, Bernard, Edward and the late Robert, Sophia Barni, Clare Schumacher, Coletta West and Rita Sedio. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 5 at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at THE SCHUSTER-STRAKER FUNERAL HOME, 5904 RIDGE RD., PARMA FROM 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY. The family suggests contributions to The Holy Family Cancer Home."
The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday, 4 March 1980
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 22, 2013

Mrs. Rose Ann Laughrey, 76, died at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie V. Means, in Shady Grove, after a lingering illness. She was born in Connellsville, April '7, 1870, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester G. Herbert. Mrs. Laughrey had resided with her daughter for the past several years. Besides Mrs. Means, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Olive Broadwater of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Rodella Weimer of Wellersburg; one son, J. H. Laughrey of' Glencoe; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Herbert of Vanderbilt, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Critchfield of Uniontown, and Mrs. Agnes Mae of Carmichaels. The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon with a prayer at the Means' home, Shady Grove, at 1:45 o'clock. Additional rites will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock at the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in charge of Rev. J. E. Gindlesberger, pastor of the Reformed Church at Meyersdale. He will be assisted by Rev. Shultz, pastor of the Little Summit Methodist Church. Burial will be made in the Dickerson Run Union Cemetery under direction of the Burhans Undertaking establishment of Dunbar.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 20, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

SOMERSET, June. 16 — Mr. and Mrs. James Herbert Laughery of Glencoe, R. D. 1, have been notified that their son, Private Kenneth, 29, was killed in action June 8 while fighting on the Normandy beach head.
The Daily Courier, June 16, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

WESTERNPORT— Rites for Mrs. Catherine Laughlin, of 166 River Road, who died Thursday evening in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W. Va., were held in St. Peter's Catholic Church, yesterday morning with a solemn requiem high mass. Monsignor A. Scarpati, pastor, was celebrant; Rev. M. Kenneth Carney, formerly of here, pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Oakland, was deacon; Rev. Charles H. Quinn, assistant pastor of St. Peter's Church here, was sub-deacon. The sermon was delivered by Rev, George Pugh, assistant pastor of St. Peter's. Also in the sanctuary were Monsignor William E, Kelly, pastor of St. Martin's. Washington, formerly of St. Peter's, and Rev. Russell Phelan, formerly of St. Peter's and pastor of the Annunciation Church, Washington. Burial was in St. Peter's. Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews of Mrs. Laughlin, Charles E., Charles T., John and Andrew Laughlin, and Frank and Thomas Mansfield.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, August 28, 1951 - pg 19, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted February 19, 2011

Mr. John Laughlin, an old and respected citizen of Westernport, died Wednesday night, October 30, 1912, aged 86 years. He left seven sons and one daughter, J. T. and Daniel of Luke; Jas. F., John, C. E. of Westernport; Richard of Columbus Ohio, and Miss Mary Ellen, who resides at home.
Another son, [A.P. Laughlin] who kept the Laughlin Hotel, Westernport, died the next morning, Thursday, October 31, about 50 years. He leaves six sons and one daughter, his wife having died a few years ago. The two deaths coming together make it very sad for the family. Both father and son will be buried at the same time, the funeral services taking place at St. Peters Catholic church, Saturday morning at nine o'clock.
Keyser Tribune, November 12, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 6, 2010

John Joseph Laughlin, 75, Mountain View Drive, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted January 4. He had been in failing health for the past several years. Mr. Laughlin was a retired accountant and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Born in Westernport, he was a son of the late Andrew and Catherine (Donahue) Laughlin. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Footen) Laughlin; two daughters, Miss Kathryn E. Laughlin and Mrs. Madeline L. Mewshaw, at home; a son, John J. Laughlin Jr., Louisville, Ky; two brothers, Andrew Laughlin, city, and Richard Laughlin, Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Stella Nield, city, and six grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral where friends will be received from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a. m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and interment will be in St. Mary Burial Park. The Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at the funeral home tomorrow at 8:30 p. m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, March 16, 1965 - pg 15, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 11, 2010

Eckhart, March 6 - Mrs. Helen Laurich, 68, widow of Jacob Laurich, died yesterday afternoon at Miner's Hospital, Frostburg, where she was admitted earlier in the day. A member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, she is survived by eight children: Mrs. Cecil Fresh, Baltimore; Joseph Laurich, Cresaptown; Mrs. Walter Wright, Mrs. Raymond Brode, Mrs. Walter Festerman, Mrs. Stephen Villa, Anthony and Charles Laurich, Eckhart. The body is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Villa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 6, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

A native of Mount Savage was killed instantly in an accident involving two cars and two trucks yesterday in Fairfax, Va. The victim was identified by Fairfax police as Aden Elwood Lavin, 32, of 2141 North Military Road, Arlington, Va. Police said he was driving on Route 29.211 when he collided with a van owned by the Washington Evening Star and driven by Raymond Hall, 34. Hall's truck collided with a tractor trailer he was passing when the initial crash occurred, and a fourth vehicle, driven by Roger W. Mullens, 21, of Fairfax, collided with the van. There were no other serious injuries in the crash which occurred a quarter mile west of Route 50, police said. Mr. Lavin, an employe of an Arlington furnace and heating company, was born in Mt. Savage. He was a son of Mrs. Fannie Chisholm Lavin, Mt. Savage, and the late Aden Joseph Lavin, who died in 1960. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides his mother he is survived by four brothers, Francis J. Lavin, Arlington; Wilbert G., Irvin P., and David B. Lavin, Mt. Savage; two sisters, Mrs. Betty L. O'Neal, Mt. Savage; and Mrs. Peggy Beal, Washington, Pa. Silcox Funeral Residence. A service will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. William Harpold, pastor of Mt. Savage Methodist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Savage Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, November 4, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

MT. SAVAGE — Aden Joseph Lavin, 60, who formerly operated Lavin's Tavern here, died Friday in the Western Maryland State Hospital, Hagerstown, where he had been a patient two years. A native of Eckhart, he was a son of the late John and Rebecca (Folk) Lavin, and the husband of Mrs. Fannie (Chisholm) Lavin. Mr. Lavin was a member of the Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Company. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, Aden E. Lavin, Arlington, Va.; Francis J. Lavin, Cleveland, Ohio; Wilbert G., Irvin P., and David D., all at home; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond O'Neal, of here; Mrs. Donald Beal, of Washington, Pa.; two brothers, George Lavin, Eckhart; Leo Lavin, Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. John Robinson, Cleveland; Mrs. John Klosterman and Mrs. Hilary Lancaster, both of Eckhart; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Michael Smyth, pastor of St. Patrick's Church of Mt. Savage. Interment will be in the Methodist Church cemetery at Mt. Savage.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 9, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Frostburg - Mrs. Anna A. Lavin, 61, of 104 Mt. Pleasant Street, died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. She had been in ill health four years. Born in Loartown, she was a daughter of Lawrence Wampler, Washington, and the late Emily (Blubaugh) Wampler, and was the widow of G. Vincent Lavin. She was a retired employe of Frostburg Community Hospital, and a member of the Frostburg Church of the Nazarene. Surviving besides her father are three sons, Paul and Dennis Lavin, Eckhart; Wayne Lavin, here; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Brewer, Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Mary Cleo Barnes, Cumberland; and Mrs. Elaine Maw, Rockland, Mass.; four sisters, Mrs. Bess Winters, Mrs. Helen Scott, Vale Summit; Mrs. Lena Jeffries, Mrs. Emily King, Cumberland; a brother, Everett Wampler, Vale Summit; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 7 until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, October 3, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

Frostburg - Bernard Lavin, 66, of Huffman, died yesterday. He was a son of the late Michael and Rose (Folk) Lavin and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Smith, here, and Miss Edith Lavin, at home; three brothers, Vincent Lavin and Earl Lavin, here, and Clarence Lavin, Cumberland. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, where friends will be received today and tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 23, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Clarence L. Lavin, 66, of 123 Polk Street, died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Born at Hoffman, he was a son of the late Michael and Rose A. (Folk) Lavin. Mr. Lavin was a veteran of World War II and retired in 1966 after 42 years of service to the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Holy Name Society. His wife, Eleanor E. (Gerkins) Lavin, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Edith Lavin and Mrs. Sadie Smith, both of Frostburg, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, and burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held today at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, April 30, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

FROSTBURG — Conrad Lavin, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lavin, East Main Street, died this morning while at work in Arlington, Va. A graduate of Beall Hign School, he was a former local employe of the Potomac Edison Company. Surviving, besides his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Marion (Boyland) Lavin; a son, Robert Lavin, and two daughters, Patricia and Nancy Lavin, all at home. The body will arrive here tomorrow for services and interment.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 9, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

ECKHART -- Dale T. Lavin, 63, of Eckhart, died Saturday, July 28, 2001, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on Sept. 7, 1937, in Eckhart, he was the son of the late George and Clara (Michaels) Lavin. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence, George Jr., and Francis. Mr. Lavin was retired from Super Fresh Markets. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, the Moose Lodge #348, and was in the Army Reserves for six years. Surviving are his wife, Darlene (Bittner) Lavin; two sons, Thomas Lavin and wife Jada, Williamsport, and Terry Lavin and wife Danielle, Mount Savage; three grandchildren, Peyton, Cassidy and Teylor Lavin; one sister, Anna Mary Blank and husband Carl, Eckhart; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church on Monday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Father Jack Lombardi as celebrant. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Lavin, William Seibert, Robert Michaels, Steven Michaels, Carl Dennis Blank Sr., Ronald Fiddler, Harold Bittner and Jarold Bittner. Honorary pallbearers will be William Woods Jr., Zachary Woods, Carl Dennis Blank Jr. and Nathan Klink. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael's Church or St. Michael's School, 44 E. Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532.
Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

A 20-year-old Garrett County woman died late yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital of injuries she sustained in a headon collision on the east slope of Big Savage Mountain yesterday morning. Mrs. Dorothy Jane Lavin of RD 2, Frostburg, which is just across the Allegany-Garrett county line, was admitted to the hospital about 7 a.m. yesterday in critical condition, suffering from shock, internal injuries and a severe left knee injury. In the less than 12 hours between the time of the accident and the time she died, the young woman was the subject of herculean efforts to save her life. With her liver lacerated, Mrs. Lavin was bleeding profusely and needed transfusions of A positive blood. The hospital asked the local Red Cross chapter for help. The Red Cross alerted its donors, many of whom were immediately released by their employers so they could go to the hospital to give blood. Nearly 70 pints of blood were drawn within a few hours. Meanwhile, Maryland and West Virginia State Police worked out a relay system to bring blood containers from the West Virginia University Medical Center at Morgantown. They also brought fibrinogen, a clotting agent, from Johnstown, and whole blood from the bank at Bedford. At the hospital, two surgeons and the laboratory crews worked all day without a break in a vain effort to save the young woman's life. In less than 12 hours she had been given 65 pints of blood, but the hemorrhaging would not stop. She died at 5:55 p.m. Tfc. T. J. Fiorita of the LaVale Barracks, who investigated along with Sgt. Harry Bosley, said the auto operated westbound by Mrs. Lavin was in the eastbound lane when it collided headon with a pickup truck driven by Ned Olin Wilt of RD 2, Grantsville. State Police received the call at 6:25 a.m. Mr. Wilt was admitted for treatment of lacerations of the face. He was listed as being in fair condition last evening. The Lavin car was demolished, State Police said. Mrs. Lavin had worked all night at a restaurant in LaVale and was enroute home when the accident occurred. Mrs. Lavin was born in Meyersdale and was a daughter of Alton and Velma (Baker) Butler of RD 1, Salisbury. She was the wife of Joseph Lavin. Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by a 10- month-old son, Ronnie Joe Lavin; a brother, Kenneth W. Butler, and two sisters, Darlene and Dixie Lee Butler, all of RD 1, Salisbury. She was employed at the Bruner Donut House in LaVale. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg where the family will receive friends today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, June 22, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Eleanor E. Lavin, 63, of 501 Beall Street, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital following an illness of five weeks. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Sarah (Jordan) Gerkins. Mrs. Lavin was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Women's Sports Club and the Senior Citizens Club. She is survived by her husband, Clarence L. Lavin, a twin sister, Mrs. Harold K. Miller, LaVale, and a brother Eugene B. Gerkins, Potomac Park. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a. m. Rev. Forrest L. Farris will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Ray Weimer, John Johnson, Arthur Carscaden, William Hoover, Russell Summerfield and Robert McGregor.
The Cumberland News, August 5, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOFFMAN -Elizabeth E. "Liz" Lavin, 58, formerly of Hoffman, died at her home in Lanham, Md. Born June 1, 1940, in Hoffman, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Marie (Brode) Croston. She was also predeceased by her husband, James A. Lavin Jr. Mrs. Lavin was a member of St. Matthias Apostle Church where she was also the secretary. Surviving are one son, Michael Lavin and wife, J'Anne, Lanham; one daughter, Traci Lavin, Lanham; one granddaughter, Rebecca Lavin; one brother, Gerald Croston and wife, Kitty, Rawlings; and her mother-in-law, Margaret Lavin, Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. with Father Paul A. Byrnes as celebrant. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Monday, January 18, 1999 - Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

FROSTBURG — George Vincent Lavin, 62, of 104 Mt. Pleasant Street, was dead on arrival today at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he was taken after collapsing at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant. He was born in Frostburg, a son of the late Michael and Roseann Folk Lavin. He is survived by his widow, Anna (Wampler) Lavin; three sons, Paul and Dennis Lavin, both of Eckhart, and Wayne Lavin, Riverdale Heights; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Brewer, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Mrs. Cleo Barnes, Cumberland, and Mrs. Elaine Maw, Rockland, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Smith and Miss Edith Lavin, both of Frostburg; one brother, Clarence Lavin, Cumberland, and 12 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 1, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Frostburg - James Earl Lavin, 59, of 34 Beall Street, died yesterday at his home after an illness of twelve years. Born at Hoffman, he was the son of the late Michael and Roseann Folk Lavin. Mr. Lavin was a former employee of the city of Frostburg and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his widow, Margaret Meagher Lavin, a son, James E. Lavin, Jr., Washington, two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Smith and Miss Edith Lavin, both of Frostburg; two brothers, Clarence, Cumberland, and Vincent, Frostburg, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home.
Cumberland News, March 4, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

FROSTBURG — A requiem mass for James Earl Lavin, 59, of 34 Beall Street, who died Sunday, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the Hafer- Sowers Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited today at 8 p.m. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Margaret A. Lavin, Washington. Members of the Moose will Conduct a memorial service today at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, March 5, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

FROSTBURG — James E. Lavin Jr., 55, formerly of Frostburg, died Wednesday, March 16, 1994, at his home in Lanham. Born Feb. 4, 1939, in Frostburg, he was the son of Margaret (Meagher) Lavin, Frostburg, and the late James Earl Lavin Sr. Mr. Lavin retired from the Internal Revenue Service. He was a member of St. Mathias Catholic Church, Lanham. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Liz (Croston) Lavin; one son, Michael Lavin and wife J’Anne Lavin, Lanham; one daughter, Traci Lavin, at home; and one sister, Margaret Ann Calvert, and husband John Oboikowitch, Libertyville, Ill. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church by Mnsg. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. A Christian Wake service will be held at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Cumberland Times-News, Friday, March 18, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 17, 2018

FROSTBURG — Leo Joseph Lavin, 59, of Finzel, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he was taken after he became ill at the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. Born in Eckhart, he was a son of the late John and Rebecca (Folk) Lavin. He was a member of TWUA Local 1874. Surviving are his wife, Helen (Sides) Lavin; six sons, Leo, John, Harold and James, at home; Joseph Lavin, Mt. Savage Road, and Glenn Lavin, Finzel; two daughters, Martha and Jean, at home; seven step-children, Donald and Robert Liller, Big Savage Mountain; Richard, Evelyn, Doris and Faith Liller, and Mrs. Catherine Forebeck, Cumberland; one brother, George Lavin, Eckhart; two sisters, Mrs. William Roberson, Geneva, Ohio, and Mrs. Hillary Lancaster, Eckhart, and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 16, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

CUMBERLAND — Jeffrey David Lavin, 46, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. Born July 30, 1963 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Shirley Anne (Durst) Lavin. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen G. and Mary Durst, and Aden and Fannie Lavin. He was a graduate of Mt. Savage High School. Mr. Lavin was self-employed as a carpenter. Jeff was a caring, giving, compassionate friend who was loved by all. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his two sisters, Jeanne Ansel and husband Robert of King George, Va. and Tammy Lavin of Frostburg; one niece, Emily Chandler, Frostburg; and one nephew, John Ansel and wife Jodie, Springfield, W.Va. Also surviving are his aunts and uncles, Valeria and Dr. Jack Arch, Carol L. Kyle, Glenn Allen and Linda Durst, Irvin and Sandy Lavin, Peg and Don Beal, Barry and Josie Lavin and Wilbert and Audrey Lavin; and numerous cousins. Friends will be received at the Hafer Funeral Service, PA, Chapel of the Hills, 1302 National Hwy., LaVale, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ken Korns officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Randy Lavin, Barry Lavin, Joe Conway, Brandon Lavin, John Ansel, Robert Ansel, Matt Golden and Ron Linn. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hafer Funeral Service, Jeffrey Lavin Memorial Fund, 1302 National Hwy., LaVale, MD 21502.
February 24, 2009, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

ECKHART - Jeraldine C. Lavin, 59, of Washington Hollow, Eckhart, died Friday, April 23, 1999, at her home. Born May 5, 1939, in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lavina (Porter) Turk. She also was preceded in death by her twin sister, Josephine Turk. Mrs. Lavin had been employed at the Beall High School cafeteria. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She was a member of A.F.S.C.M.E. Local. Surviving are her husband, Paul Lavin; one daughter, Jacqueline Skidmore and husband Tom, Eckhart; three grandsons, Thomas, Joshua and John Skidmore; three sisters, Mary Jo Campbell and husband Lane, Eckhart, Darlene Frye and husband William, Frostburg, and Marie Spiker and husband Joe, Eckhart. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m. with Father William Moody as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas D. Skidmore, Thomas E. Skidmore, Thomas P. Skidmore, Joshua D. Skidmore, Robert L. Bollinger, Lane A. Campbell Jr. and Dennis M. Lavin. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael's School or the charity of the donor's choice.
The Cumberland Times-News, April 24, 1999
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

FROSTBURG — John Lavin, 63, native of Eckhart, died of a heart attack Monday at his home in Baltimore. A retired shipyard worker, Mr. Lavin had resided in Baltimore about 30 years. He underwent a foot operation about six weeks ago. Surviving are his widow and three children, Joseph and John Lavin, Jr., and Mrs. Roland Krause, all of Baltimore; four brothers, William Lavin, Frostburg; George Lavin, Eckhart; Aden Lavin, Mt. Savage, and Leo Lavin, Garrett county, and four sisters, Mrs. Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; Mrs. Raymond Burrall, Cumberland; Mrs. Hilary Lancaster, Eckhart; and Mrs. John Gaskell, Frostburg.
January 24, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Frostburg - Joseph Edward Lavin, 60, Baptist Street, died yesterday afternon at his home after an extended illness. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, LaVerne (Rafferty) Lavin; four brothers, Clarence, of Cumberland; Vincent and Earl, Frostburg; Bernard, of Huffman; two sisters, Edith Lavin and Mrs. Sadie Smith, Frostburg; and three grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday morning.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, February 5, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

FROSTBURG — Michael Lavin, 75, Hoffman, a retired coal miner, died last night in Miners Hospital here where he had been a patient for one day. Death was attributed to asthma and a heart condition. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church here. Surviving are the following children, Clarence Lavin, Cumberland; Mrs. Eugene Smith; Earl, Vincent, and Edward Lavin, all of Frostburg; Bernard and Edith Lavin, at home; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Wintermyer, LaVale. The body was taken to the home at Hoffman today.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 10, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Cumberland Times-News, May 31, 2002 - FROSTBURG - Paul Lavin, 70, of Braddock Apartments, with his loving family at his side, Paul Lavin was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital. He has rejoined his loving wife, Jeraldine, on their 44th wedding anniversary. Born Dec. 24, 1931, in Loartown, he was the son of the late George Vincent and Anna Aurella (Wampler) Lavin. Mr. Lavin was a graduate of Beall High School, Class of 1950. He was retired from Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and the American Legion. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a bomb sight mechanic during the Korean Conflict. He was a volunteer at the Cumberland V.A. Clinic. Surviving are his daughter, Jacqueline G. Skidmore and husband Thomas E., Piney Mountain Road, Eckhart; three grandsons, Thomas P., Joshua D., and John M. Skidmore; two brothers, Dennis M. Lavin, Wiley Ford, W.Va., and Wayne F. Lavin and wife Lou Ann, Frostburg; three sisters, Doris A. Brewer and husband George B., Fort Worth, Texas, Mary Cleo Barnes, Cumberland, and Margaret Elaine Maw, Rockland, Mass.; a special brother-in-law, Lane Campbell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Saturday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Father William E. Moody as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Farrady Post 24. Thomas D. Skidmore will play taps. Pallbearers will be Thomas E. Skidmore, Thomas P. Skidmore, Joshua Skidmore, Dennis Lavin, Lane Campbell, and Craig Robertson. Honorary pallbearer will be John Skidmore. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael's School, 56 E. Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532.
Cumberland Times-News, May 31, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

MRS REBECCA LAVIN HAS LARGE FUNERAL
Frostburg- March 28—-Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Lavin, aged 70; found dead in bed at her home in Eckhart, last Sunday morning, by her son, William Lavin, were held from Saint Michael's Catholic Church Wednesday morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Gerald J. Finan, assistant pastor, who also gave the funeral discourse. Mrs Lavin had been ill for about two years following a paralytic stroke. The funeral was largely Attended. Burial was in Saint Michael's Cemetery. The flower bearers were: Paul Niner, Joseph Condry, Michael Sullivan and Leroy Michaels. The pallbearers: Patrick O'Brien, Owen Price, Stephen Briner, Henry Michaels, James Condon and Joseph Pryor.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., March 28, 1929 - pg 8, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 4, 2010

Frostburg, Sept. 9 — Mrs. Rose (Folk) Lavin, 67, wife of Michael Lavin, Hoffman, died this morning following a paralytic stroke. A member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Smith, this city, and Miss Edith Lavin, at home, and five sons, Clarence, Cumberland; Earl, Eckhart; Bernard, at home; and Edward and Vincent, Frostburg. She had 12 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 9, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Rose (Powers) Lavin, 5003 LaSalle Avenue, Baltimore, died there on September 28. A former resident of Frostburg, she, was the wife of John Francis Lavin Sr. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Joseph W. and John F. Lavin; a sister Sister M. Michael, OSU, stationed at the Ursuline Convent in Bethesda, and seven grandchildren. A Requiem Mass was celebrated Monday in St. Anthony'. Church in Baltimore and inter merit was in Moreland Memorial Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 5, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

FROSTBURG — William Lavin, 62, of 148 Washington Street, died last evening in Miners Hospital. He had been in failing health several years. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Lavin held membership in Farrady Post 24, American Legion, and St. Michael's Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, George Lavin, Eckhart; Aden Lavin, Mt. Savage, and Leo Lavin, Finzel Road; and four sisters, Mrs. Bernard Klosterrnan, Welsh Hill; Mrs. Raymond Burrell, Cumberland; Mrs. Hilary Lancaster, Eckhart, and Mrs. Rose Robinson, Frostburg. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Church. The Legion and John R. Fairgrieve Post 2463, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will accord military honors in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 8, 1954
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

WELLERSBURG — Mrs. Laura Jane Law, 90, of here, died this morning in Miners Hospital, Frostburg. She was born August 20, 1870, a daughter of the late David and Mary (Korns) Morgan. Her husband, Edward Law, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John Fatkin, LaVale, and Mrs. Anthony J. Monahan, Mt. Savage; a granddaughter, Mrs. Otis Britt, Cumberland, and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 8, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 16, 2010

Funeral services for William Edward Law, 85, a native of Cumberland, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at his home in Wellersburg, Pa. Interment will be in Cook's Cemetery. Mr. Law, who died Saturday night at his home, was a member of the International Bible Students group. A retired employe of the B & O Railroad, he was the son of John Law and Mary (Schenck) Law and is survived by his widow, Laura (Morgan) Law, whom he married 56 years ago; two children, Mrs. Harry Witt, Frostburg and Mrs. Anthony Monahan, Mt. Savage; and a brother Charles Law, Petersburg, Va.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 9, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 13, 2010

LAWLER, Lee Thomas

Leo Thomas Lawler, 64, husband of Mrs. Lillian Laing Lawler, this city, died suddenly in Baltimore this morning. A native of Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thomas and Hannah (Comerford) Lawler. Mr. Lawler formerly held the post of city electrician here and was engaged in the real estate business until 1929. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Other survivors include six children, Lt Thomas Lawler, U. S. Army; Mary C; Lillian M; Francis David and Albert Lawler and one sister, Miss Francis Lawler, Elmira, N Y. The body will be brought to Wolford's Funeral home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 16, 1944 - pg 9, col 2.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 14, 2013

Ridgeley, W.Va. - Services for Mary F. "Pick" Lawrence, 77, of Ridgeley, will be at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, on Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Walker officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Monday 30 December 1996; The Cumberland (MD) Times-News
~Genie
Posted September 28, 2019

Name: Virginia May Lawrence, 85, of Rawlings, MD
Parents: Osburn and Tiny (Sponaugle) Bodkin
DOB: March 22, 1921, in Dry Fork, WV
DOD: November 14, 2006
Predeceased by: parents; brother, Woodrow Bodkin; sister, Eva Bodkin; former husband, Ashby Lawrence
Survived by: children, Anna Belle Twigg and husband James, Cresaptown, MD; Donald Richard Lawrence and wife Shirley, LaVale, MD; Sherry Lee Kerns and husband Kenny, Elkins, WV; four siblings, Leo Bodkin, Delmar Bodkin, Fred Smith, and Jimmy Bodkin;
Burial: November 18, 2006, Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 14, 2014

LAWSON, Mrs. Lena Elma Spaw

Lena Elma Lawson, 68, of 3149 Old Morgantown Road, Friendsville, Maryland, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at her residence. Born September 22, 1934 at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Mary (Teats) Spaw. She was preceded in death by twin grandsons, Jason & Mark Lawson. Mrs. Lawson was a homemaker and member of Sand Spring Church of God, Friendsville, MD; New Beginnings Covenant Church, Uniontown, PA; Friendsville Lions where she was Lion of the Year and awarded the Melvin Jones Award and a member of Martha Washington Chapter #10, O.E.S., Lonaconing, MD. Mrs. Lawson made 17 trips escorting children to the Shriners Hospitals in Philadelphia and 1 trip to Cincinnati. She is survived by her husband, Marlin R. Lawson; 2 sons, Mark Lawson and wife, Kathy, Uniontown, PA; Michael Lawson and wife, Chantay, Friendsville, MD; 2 daughters, Sherry Fike and husband, Gene, Friendsville, MD; Nancy Lawson and companion Mike, Washington, PA; 1 brother, Roy Spaw and wife Leota, Mentor, OH; 3 sisters, Erma VanSickle and husband, Ralph, Farmington, PA: Mary Margaret Lowry and husband, Bert, Farmington, PA; Marlene Hynes, Amanda, OH; 10 grandchildren, Stacy Fike; Tammy Boises; Carrie Lawson; Jeremy Richter; Eric Richter; Danelle Fike; Adam Lawson; Hannah Fike; Catharine Lawson; Robert Lawson; 4 great-grandchildren, Brooke Lawson; Dakota Lawson; Tyler Richter; McKenzie Lawson. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 943 Second Avenue, Friendsville, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Sand Spring Church of God on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 11:00 am with Rev. Mark Lawson and Rev. Dennis Dawson officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Richter, Eric Richter, Adam Richter, Stacy Fike, Greg Lawson, and Michael Lawson. Martha Washington Chapter #10, O.E.S. will conduct a memorial service, Wednesday, at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Contributions may be directed to Hospice of Garrett County.
Monday, July 21, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 7, 2014

Services for James Laxis, 78, of the Windsor Hotel, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, were held yesterday at the George Funeral Home, with Rev. Constantine Bivas, priest of the Greek Orthodox Church, Johnstown, Pa., officiating. Pallbearers were George Mallis, James Crom, Nick Mackras, and Lewis Soterakas.
Wednesday, 5 March 1952; Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted November 23, 2019