Name: Roland Lee "Rick" Willis, 53, of Cumberland, MD

Parents: Mary Ester (Willis) Walker and Joseph B. Walker

DOB: September 12, 1949, Romney, WV

DOD: Saturday, April 12, 2003, at the WMHS Memorial Campus Hospital, Cumberland, MD

Military: Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army 

Spouse: Angelina (Bullett) Willis

Predeceased by: father

Survived by: mother; wife; sons, Terry L. Bullett and his wife Loretta "Peaches," Cumberland, MD; Troy L. Willis and his wife Tori, Cumberland, MD; daughter, Zelda L. Younger, Cumberland, MD; sister, Billie A. Lang, Berryville, VA

Burial: Tuesday, April 15, 2003, Maryland Veterans' Cemetery at Rocky Gap

Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 9, 2015

WILLISON, Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Kiser

HYNDMAN, Pa. — Ada Elizabeth Willison, 88, of Hyndman, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, at her residence. Born Nov. 22, 1909, in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Emerick) Kiser. Mrs. Willison is survived by sons Robert L. and Freddie V. of Hyndman, and Daniel L. of Stafford, Va.; daughters Dorothy Stuart, Arlington, Va., Delores “Dee” Thomas, Cumberland, Md., and Roxanne M. Lafferty, Hyndman; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In 1970 Mrs. Willison was preceded in death by Ivan Leroy Willison, her husband. She was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Mrs. Willison, a homemaker, was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hyndman. She had been an active member of the Hyndman Senior Citizens. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Johnson and the Rev. Julie Applegate officiating. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, November 12, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

WILLISON, Bobby Lee

BUFFALO MILLS, Pa. — Bobby Lee “Willy” Willison II, 20, of Madley Hollow Road, Buffalo Mills, died on Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, in Londonderry Township, Bedford County, as a result of an automobile accident. Born on March 10, 1984, in Everett, he was a son of Lisa R. (Burkett) and Bobby Lee Willison, Buffalo Mills. He was also preceded in death by maternal great-grandfathers David Burkett anad Willis Snider,and paternal great-grandparents, Walt and Anna Miller and Robert and Mildred Willison; and uncle, Donald Willison. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Craig A. Willison, at home; paternal grandparents, Donna and Abe Hartsock, Bedford and Robert Willison and Mary Ellis, Buffalo Mills; maternal grandparents, Wanda Burkett and Robert Harvey, Cumberland, Md., and Wayne and Shirley Burkett, Buffalo Mills; and maternal great-grandmothers, Hilda Snider and Mable Burkett, both of Hyndman. Bobby Lee was a 2003 graduate of Hyndman High School. He began working for CML Construction when he was in high school, and he continued there in the capacity of handyman. His family said of him, “He just knew how to do whatever needed to be done. He was a former member of the Hyndman Pool League. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, 169 Clarence St., Hyndman, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Adam Everly officiating. Interment will be in Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

WILLISON, Charles Edward

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Charles Edward Willison, 84, R.F.D., Bedford, Pa., died yesterday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Edward Mowry. A native of this area, be was a son of the late Jacob and Suzan (Clites) Willison. He was a farmer and had resided in this area until moving to Bedford a few years ago. His wife. Mrs. Elizabeth (Sturtz), preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Merle DeVore, Corriganville, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Shade, Cumberland, and Mrs. Robert Crolus, Rockwood; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at Comp Church by Rev. Charles Raley, retired E.U.B. minister. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home.
Cumberland News, August 3, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

WILLISON, Daniel L.
 
11 Feb 1880 Flintstone- Daniel L Willison, respected citizen of the area, shot himself. The only cause assigned to this rash end is illness. The family had locked up the rifles but he broke open the door and got out a gun. The family pleaded with him and his wife got the cap off the nipple, but he secured another cap, put in place, sat on the sofa resting the gun on the floor and the muzzle against his neck. He replied to his wife, "Don't be uneasy", and she, thinking that he had given up the idea, turned to speak to another member of the family. Then his foot was placed upon the hammer, discharged the gun and he died within minutes. 
11 February 1880; Excerpts from The Cumberland Times; transcribed by Charles Often
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 31, 2014

WILLISON, Earl Walter, Sr.

SPRING GAP - Earl Walter Willison Sr., 79, of Spring Gap, died Sunday, July 25, 1993 at Memorial Hospital. Born May 18, 1914 in Cumberland, Mr. Willison retired from the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company where he worked in the shipping department. Mr. Willison was an Army veteran of World War II where he served in Europe, Africa and the Phillipines as a paratrooper. He received numerous medals during his years in the service. An avid golfer in the Cumberland area, Mr. Willison was also a fisherman. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Gary Neal. Surviving are his wife, Hilda (Alkire) Willison; two sons, Earl Walter Willison Jr. and wife Cathy, Cross Junction, Va.; Christopher Allen Willison and wife, Shelley, Oldtown; one daughter, Susan Roach, Cumberland; one stepson, Thomas Paul Neal and wife, Barbara, San Antonio, Texas; one stepdaughter, Janice Robertson and husband, Leroy, Oldtown; one sister, Mae Synder, Mount Savage; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue, Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Betty Kennedy. Interment will be at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded graveside by combined military groups.
Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, July 27, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2021

WILLISON, Earl Walter, Jr.

CUMBERLAND — Earl W. Willison Jr., 47, of Cumberland, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 1998, at Memorial Hospital. Born in Cumberland on July 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Earl W. and Hilda (Alkire) Willison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Neal. Mr. Willison was a 25-year employee of the ABEX Corporation in Winchester, Va. He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Marie Willison; four daughters, Julie Ann Willison, at home, Deanne Faye Shadwell and husband Greg, Cumberland, Rosemarie Butler and husband Michael, Charlestown,W.Va., and Rhonda Mae Wolff and husband Ron, Morgantown, W.Va.; a brother, Tom Neal and wife, Barbara, Converse, Texas; two sisters, Janice Robertson and husband Leroy, Oldtown, and Susan Roach, Stephenson, Va.; seven grandchildren, Derrick, Dustin, Sarah, Ryan, Justin, Tyler and Sierra; a mother-in-law, Rosemary “Granny” Spaulding, Cumberland; a sister-in-law, Louise Neal, East Ridge, Tenn.; a nephew, Chris Willison; and a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral service and interment will be private. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Cumberland Sunday Times-News, September 20, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2021

WILLISON, Ivan L.

HYNDMAN - Ivan L. Willison, 64, a blacksmith at the B & O Bolt and Forge, Cumberland, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, after a lengthy illness. A native of Hyndman, he was born May 4, 1905, and was a son of the late Jesse and Matilda (Tharp) Willison. Besides his wife, Mrs. Ada (Kiser) Willison, he is survived by three sons, Robert and Freddie Willison, both of Hyndman; Daniel Willison, Springfield, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stuart, Arlington; Mrs. Delores Wolford, Cumberland; Mrs. Roxanne Lafferty, Hyndman; two brothers, Carl Willison, RD 1, Hyndman, and John Willison, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Meredith Yates, RD 1, Frostburg, and Mrs. Caroline Lease, Corriganville, and seven grandchildren. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hyndman, International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, and the Hyndman Rod and Gun Club. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where a service will be conducted today at 2 p.m. Rev. John H. Weaver, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, will be in charge. Interment will be in the Hyndman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be W. J. Dohrman, C. R. Crosten, Don Schaffer, Melvin Poland, Lloyd E. Norris and Woodrow Grimes.
The Cumberland News, April 7, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 27, 2011

WILLISON, Jesse

Jesse Willison, 70 years old, died at his home in Ridgeley, W. Va., at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the result of a stroke of paralysis received two weeks ago. He was one of the oldest residents of Cumberland, who afterwards moved to Ridgeley. He was a brother of the late Postmaster A. C. Willison, and an uncle of Jasper N. Willison, both of Cumberland. He is survived by his wife and four children: John A. Willison, Cumberland; Clifton Willison, Ridgeley; Mrs. Bessie Flora, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Madge Lovell. The last named married a gypsy and her whereabouts is (sic) unknown.
Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1913
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

WILLISON, Jesse

Ridgeley, W. Va., July 9. Mr. Jesse Willison, who died at his home here, was born in Flintstone, Md., and resided all his life in and near Cumberland, where he was well known. Mr. Willison was 67 years of age, was a staunch Democrat, and always took an active part in political matters. Besides his wife and four children, as slated in yesterday’s Times, he leaves one brother, Mr. Owen Willison, who resides at Paw Paw, W.Va., and a sister, Mrs. Anna Gross, of Fostoria, Ohio. The funeral will be conducted at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. Merryman, of Keyser, and interment will be made in Rose Hill.
Cumberland Evening Times, July 9, 1913
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

WILLISON, Jesse C.

HYNDMAN, Pa. — Jesse C. Willison, 61, of Baltimore, formerly of Hyndman, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore. Born Aug. 21, 1936, near Hyndman, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Susan R. (Jewell) Willison. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia M. (Emerick) Willison, on June 13, 1970; and a sister, Ruth Shroyer. Surviving are two sons, Roger Willison, Hyndman, and David Willison, Fayetteville, N.C.; a daughter, Cheryl Glass, Baltimore; four grandchildren; and three sisters, Helen Clites, Baltimore, Clara Bonner, Corriganville, Md., and Leona Baker, Ellerslie, Md. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Terry L. Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Comps Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, May 14, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

Jesse LeRoy Willison, 66, of RD 1, Hyndman, died at his home Monday, July 21, 1969. He was born August 3, 1902 in Hyndman, the son of the late William L. and Sara Ella (Ranker) Willison. He was married to Lena Elnore (Martz) Willison who died July 3, 1969. He is survived by six children: Mrs. Helen Troutman and Donald L. Willison, both of RD I, Hyndman; Dale LeRoy Willison, at home; Gerald Willison, and Mrs. Mary Ann Taylor, both of Waynesboro; and Mrs. Maxine Rock, Mt. Alto, Pa. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Edith Bible, Old Town, Md., and Mrs. Blanche Shoemaker, Bowman's Addition, Cumberland; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired electrician for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and a member of the Calvary Bible Church, Hyndman.
The Bedford Inquirer, July 24, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 5, 2010

WILLISON, John Gibson
 
John Gibson Willison, 44, died yesterday at the Southern Hotel, where he resided. A native of Fort Ashby, he was a son of Harvey W. and Susan (Pyles) Willison. Mr. Willison was a member of Fort Ashby Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II, and was formerly employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Surviving, in addition to his parents are four sisters, Mrs. Charles Eyler and Mrs. Lawrence Alkire, both of Fort Ashby; Mrs. Pearl Brant, city, and Mrs. William Ambrose, Paw Paw, W. Va., and three brothers, Oscar, Hyattsville; Leo, Fort Ashby, and Max Willison, city. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Alonzo Harman, pastor of Fort Ashby Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Ft. Ashby American Legion Post.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, March 28, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2015

WILLISON, Johnny Ray

CUMBERLAND — Johnny Ray Willison, 66, passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2006, at his home in Gerrardstown, W.Va., due to a courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Cumberland, on Sept. 23, 1940, to the late John and Edna Willison of Hyndman, Pa. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. He leaves behind a sister, Virginia Dennison of Baltimore. Two brothers, Gerald Willison of LaVale, and Billy J. Willison, Sr. of Gerrardstown. He also leaves behind seven children, Edwin Willison of Luray, Va.; Cynthia Bayne of Winchester, Va.; Deborah Clary of Ocala, Fla.; John Willison of Bellview, Fla.; Michael Willison of Hedgesville, W.Va.; Eric Jones of Fort Ashby, W.Va.; and Stefan Willison of Gerrardstown. Johnny also leaves behind five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and 11 nieces and nephews. Mr. Willison was retired from Crown Cork and Seal Company of Winchester, Va., as a mechanic. Johnny was a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge of Cumberland. He will be missed by his family and friends. The family wishes that any monetary donations be made to the Hospice of the Panhandle in memory of Johnny.
Cumberland Times-News; November 21, 2006
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 24, 2021

Miss Laura V. Willison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Willison, residing at the stone bridge, near Flintstone, died suddenly Sunday evening of heart trouble. Miss Willison was 40 years old and had been an invalid for the past year. She was well known in the community where she resided. Surviving her are her parents and the following brothers and sisters, C. W. Willison, of the Flintstone Hardware Co, C. N. Willison, near Flintstone, and a young brother at home, and Mrs. Ensley H. Hartsock, Mrs. C. Simpson, and Mrs. Josephine Henderson, of Cumberland, and Miss Blanche Willison, of Washington, D.C.
Keyser Tribune, April 5, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

Mrs. Lillie Twigg Willison

Eckhart- Mrs. Lillie (Twigg) Willison, 64, wife of Thomas Willison, died yesterday while visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward Smith, Washington, D.C. Also surviving are eight children, William J. Willison, Frostburg; Thomas Willison, Mrs. James Winebrenner, Mrs. Ralph Schurg, Mrs. Henry Parsons, Mrs. Ross Porter and Mrs. Theodore Carr, all of Eckhart, and Miss Mildred Willison, at home; a brother, Oliver Twigg, Camden, Ohio, and 16 grandchildren. The body is at the residence here where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Harold Zuck, pastor of Assembly of God Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Eckhart Cemetery.
October 24, 1949, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie)

The funeral of Miss Nell Willison, who died Friday morning, was held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from her home, East Main street.  Rev. Allen T. Poore(?), pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted the services.  The pallbearers were Harper Rankin, Owen Hitchins, George Jeffries, Lloyd Shaffer, Otto Bohing and John Atkinson.  Interment was in Allegany Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, March 22, 1920

 

WILLISON, Thomas Hilleary
 
Thomas Hilleary Willison, one of Flintstone district's oldest and probably the best known man in it, died suddenly at his home on Martin's mountain, 9 miles from this city yesterday evening at 8 o'clock.  Mr. Willison had been out on a fox chase all day and had succeded in killing his ????.  In the evening he returned home and skinned his fox and went into the house and complained of feeling bad.  He laid down upon the bed and in five minutes was dead.  The funeral will take place at Fairview M. P. church on tomorrow afternoon.
Evening Times (Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.); Tuesday, 2 January 1894
~Genie
Posted June 23, 2012
 
WILLISON, Thomas Hilleary

Funeral of Thomas Hilleary Willison
Flintstone, Jan 4, [Special],- Thomas Hilleary Willison, who died so suddenly, Monday evening, was buried yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the family burying ground, at the M. P. (Brick) church, near Stone House.  The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Edmonston, from 1st Cor. 13 chap., 35th verse.  The pall bearers were David L. Rice, Norman McElfish, John Knight, Walter Fisher, Lloyd Bucy and John Long.  Mr. Willison had been out fox hunting all day, had gone since morning without eating, and after eating a very hearty supper he started to go home with his brother Richard A. Willison, living on the same farm, a short distance away to spend the evening.  On the way he complained of feeling unwell.,  Upon arriving at the home of his brother and still complaining of feeling badly, he was nvited to lie down.  He did so and died in a few minutes after.  Mr. Willison was a widower with one child, a son grown up.  He was a prosperous farmer, was well and favorably known.  His age was 66 years, 8 months and 4 days.  Many years ago his father died very suddenly also of heart trouble.
Evening Times (Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.); Thursday, 4 January 1894
~Genie
Posted June 23, 2012

 

Thomas R. Willison

Thomas W. Willison

William J. Willison

WILLISON, William J.

Frostburg- William J. Willison, 55, of 170 West Mechanic Street, died yesterday in Miners Hospital following an extended illness. Born at Eckhart, a son of the late Thomas and Lillie (Twigg) Willison, he owned and operated an ornamenta iron business. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edna (Byroads) Willison; a stepso, Joseph Connelly, Baltimore; a brother, Thomas Willison, Eckhart; five sisters, Mrs. James Winebrenner, Mrs. Henry Parson, Mrs. Ross Porter and Mrs. Theodore Carr, all of Eckhart, and Mrs. D. E. Nichols, Silver Spring and four granchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James L. Tate officiating.  Interment will be in the Eckhart Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Apri 23, 1961
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie)

WILLS, Deg*an

Cut His Throat with a Razor - A dispatch to the Balto. Sun says: On Mon Deg*an Wills, a farmer living by North River, Hampshire County West Va, cut his throat with a razor. The injuries will probably prove fatal. He was seventy years old. Aberration of mind caused by bad health is supposed to have led to the act.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 16, 1884
T H GOSORN PUBLISHER, C H VANDIVER EDITOR
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

Name: Kenneth C. Wills, 81, of Cumberland, MD

Parents: William Wills and Maude E. (Herring) Wills

DOB: December 21, 1920, in Mount Savage, MD

DOD: Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at The Kensington, Cumberland, MD

Military: United States Army Veteran of World War II

Predeceased by: parents; sisters, Edith B. Korwan and Verna Wills; brothers, Victor, William Gerald, Raymond, Paul, and Robert Wills, Sr.

Survived by: his brother, Walker T. Wills, GA; his sister, Mary Lois Newcomb, Vandalia, OH

Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 30, 2016

WILMOTH, Alfred

Meyersdale, Dec. 5 — Alfred Wilmoth, 52, died Tuesday evening, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice (Wabrick) Wilmoth; three children, Henry, of Hawaii; Miss Anna Mary, student nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Pittsburgh, and Alfred, Jr., at home; his mother, Mrs. Jennie Wilmoth, Beachley street; one brother, Barney, of Glen Campbell, and the following sisters: Mrs. Clara Cook, Meyersdale; Mrs. Margaret Quillman, Norristown, Pa.; Mrs. Florence Baldwin, Miss Mary Wilmoth, Meyersdale, and Miss Gretchen Wilmoth, Washington, D. C. His father, Henry J. Wilmoth, and brother Frederick, died some years ago. He belonged to the Masonic lodge in Coahora, Texas, where he resided a number of years. He was a member of Amity Evangelical and Reformed Church of Meyersdale and his pastor, Rev. Nelson Brown, will conduct the funeral services at his home tomorrow afternoon.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 5, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 27, 2011
 

WILMOTH, Bud

Phillippi, W Va, Aug 7 - Henry Lancaster, who killed Chief of Police Bud Wilmoth at Womelsdorff two weeks ago, has been captured after a desperate chase through the mountains. Bloodhounds were repeatedly put on and taken off his trail and all hopes of his capture were abandoned, until yesterday, when the negro was found near Montrose, and he was captured there by 20 men today. A large reward was offered for him dead or alive. He served several terms in prison. A lynching is feared when he is taken to Elkins.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER WEST VIRGINIA, AUGUST 15, 1902
W O LONG, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

WILMOTH, Fred

Fred Wilmoth of Meyersdale, 45, member of Somerset County's wealthiest family and a brother of Barney Wilmoth of Glen Campbell, was almost instantly killed shortly before 9 p. m. Saturday, when a coupe containing four young people crashed head-on into his car on the old plank road about four miles from here. Authorities say Eldon Lehman of Somerset was driver of the car which struck Wilmoth's, and Ted Shaffer the owner. Jacob Miller, driving a third coupe which was struck by a car driven by Lehman, escaped injury when the Shaffer car sheared off a front wheel and careened into that of Wilmoth's . . . Wilmoth was owner and operator of the Somerset Bus Company, which he purchased about six months ago in a large investment. He was accompanied yesterday by his 10-year-old son, Fred, Jr. Because the father expected to be detained by business until a late hour, the boy was sent home by bus, thus escaping injury and possible death. Fred Wilmoth was regarded as one of the most capable business men in Somerset county, as well as one of the wealthiest. His father, the late H. J. Wilmoth, was a pioneer lumberman and 30 years ago bought the Meyersdale electric light plant. The senior Wilmoth died about 15 years ago and his son succeeded him in the management of his coal, lumber and other enterprises in addition to the light plant. About ten years ago the light plant was sold to the Associated Gas & Electric Company for a price reported to have been $425,000. The accident victim is survived by his aged mother, his widow, the former Hazel Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller of Meyersale, one son, Fred, Jr., and the folowing brothers and sisters: Barney Wilmoth of Glen Campbell; Alfred Wilmoth of Texas; Mrs. Charles C. Cook and Mrs. Harry Baldwin of Meyersdale; and Misses Mary and Gretchen Wilmoth of Meyersdale.
The Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1934
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 26, 2011
 

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