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STOFER, Mrs. Rita Virginia Gibbons

Services were held Wednesday, July 10, at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson, for Rita Virginia Stofer, 72, of rural Yale. Pastor Dean Porter of the Guthrie Center Open Bible Church officiated, Ann Adams was soloist, with Lori Anderson as organist. Honorary casket bearers were Steve Jacob, Richard Stofer, Dan Brubaker, Kenneth Buttler, Jr., and Tim Chapman. Casket bearers were Kenneth, Michael, Dennis and Jason Stofer, Adam Brubaker, and Sonny Kolbe. Interment was in Franklin Township Cemetery at Cooper. Rita Virginia Stofer, daughter of Joseph Gibbons and Margaret Hoenecker (sic) Gibbons, was born Dec. 22, 1929, in Cumberland, MD. She died July 7, 2002, at her home near Yale. Rita attended school in Cumberland. She was united in marriage with Kenneth Dean "Mike" Stofer on July 10, 1948, at Columbus, GA. They were parents of four children: Kenneth Dean Jr., Claudia Rae, Cynthia Ann, and Dennis Michael. During Mike's 20 years in the Army, the family experienced living in many different cities, including Columbus, GA, Fort Stewart, GA, Fort Knox, KY, Fort Campbell, KY, and Germany. Rita lived in Maryland while Mike served in the Korean War. After Mike's retirement in 1964, the family moved to Iowa and lived in the Bagley area. Rita had worked for nine years at Franklin Manufacturing in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Joseph Paul; an infant sister, Amy Renee; her husband Kenneth Dean in December 1994; and her eight-month-old granddaughter Jennifer Lynn Stofer in April 1976. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth and his wife Jean of Panora, and Dennis and his wife Rita of West Des Moines; her two daughters, Claudia Brubaker and her husband Dan of Rippey and Cynthia Jacob and her husband Steve of Sumner; six grandchildren, Adam and Jill Brubaker, Mindy Bear and her husband Kirk, Ashley Jones, and Jason and Michael Stofer; two great-grandchildren, Mariah and Madison Bear; three aunts, her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Stofer and Joan Stofer, both of Jefferson, Pat Dowd of Harvard, NE, Thelma Guess of Des Moines, Mary Louise Springer of Bayard, and Arliss Buttler and husband Kenny of Guthrie Center; brother-in-law Richard "Dutch" Stofer and his wife Mary Esther of Oelwein; and nieces and nephews.
(No source given) abt. 10 July 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

Following the death of her husband last Tuesday, Mrs. Margaret Anna Stone, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Menefee, Md Ave, Saturday at noon, at the age of 84 years. Her husband, Francis M. Stone was 88 years old and was connected with the B&O railroad all his life, being one of its oldest pensioners. The body was taken to Grafton, W. VA., this morning for burial in Bluemont cemetery. Rev. J. H. Bickford officiated. Five children survive, Mr. Marion Stone, of Keyser; Mrs. Meneffe of this city; Mrs. Sheehan of Byrd City, Kansas; Mrs. Emma Towles of Grafton and John Stone of Grafton.
-Cumb Press
Keyser Tribune, January 17, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 19, 2010

STONEBRAKER, Mrs. Nancy Lee Ballard

Nancy Lee (Ballard) Stonebraker, 58, formerly of Cumberland, died Friday, April 7, 1989, in American Fork, Utah. Born June 23, 1930, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Margaret (Petenbrink) Ballard, Cumberland, and the late Arnold W. Ballard. Mrs. Stonebraker was a 1948 graduate of Allegany High School. Shortly thereafter she moved to Utah. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Louis Stonebraker; two sons, Terry Stonebraker, American Fork, Utah; and Kevin Stonebraker, Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Teresa Richins, Lehi, Utah; one sister, Margaret A. Beall, Dayton, Ohio; one brother, William A. Ballard, Millersville; and eight grandchildren. The body was donated to medical science.
Cumberland Sunday Times, April 9, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2017

Mrs. Walter Stoner, 34 years old, of near White house, died Monday in the Mount Pleasant Memorial hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her late home, with burial in the Scottdale cemetery.
The Connellsville Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa., Tuesday, July 10, 1917 - pg 3, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Find A Grave Memorial# 80539376
Posted January 30, 2016

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Charles Dietrich Storer, 30, of 911 Bedford Street, who was killed yesterday afternoon in a 70 foot fall while working on a job at Westvaco's Luke Mill. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Boyle, Terry Carblan, Thomas Cobnelley, Francis Thom, Thomas Farrell, Anthony Franrciosi, Robert Twigg and Eugene B. Stein. A Christian Wake will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Scarpelli Funeral Home with members of the Knights of Columbus participating. Mr. Storer was pronounced dead at the scene along with Philip M. Straley Jr., 31, of Williamsport. The accident occurred at about 2 p.m. A spokesman for the Luke Mill said the two boilermakers, employed by Tidewater Construction Corp., Norfolk, Va., met death when they fell from steel work at a construction site where a new recovery boiler is being installed. The spokesman said the two men were standing on an economizer header, a tank-like object, which the men had rigged and were raising with a hoist. The header turned over, causing them to fall. Mr. Storer, a native of Cumberland, was born August 5, 1940, a son of Sidney H. Storer Jr., and Mary D. (Dietrich) Storer, 717 Columbia Avenue. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cumberland Council 586, Knights of Columbus, Fort Cumberland Post. 13, American Legion, and Henry Hart Post 1411, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Storer was a graduate of Allegany High School and of Allegany Community College, and attended Frostburg State College. He was a former member of the Naval Reserve. Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, June (Judy) Storer, and a sister, Mrs. David A. Durst, LaCenter, Ky. Friends will be received in the funeral home today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

Mrs. Grace Mitchell Storer, 76, Clarksburg, W. Va., died this morning in a hospital there where she had been a patient 10 days. She had been in failing health two years. Born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Hughes, she was a registered nurse. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Grosser, Clarksburg; a brother, George R. Hughes Sr., this city; two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will take place in Clarksburg and the body will be returned here for interment.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 19, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Grace Storer, 56, wife of Ernest T. Storer, 1100 Virginia Avenue, died last night after an illness of ten days. Mrs. Storer was the daughter of John Speir who died a few weeks ago, and was the 4th member of her family to die within a month. A native of Cumberland, besides her husband, she is survived by five sons, James C. Storer, William C. Storer, John S. Storer, and Galen E. Storer, all of Cumberland, and Robert, at home.
Cumberland Times obituary, Mar 2, 1939
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 25, 2010

The funeral of James Storer, 67 years old, who died at his home, 104 Virginia avenue, Tuesday morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with services conducted by Rev. W. F. Miller, pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery. For nearly forty years Mr. Storer was identified with the tin and steel industry in Cumberland, being a foreman at the N. and G. Taylor tin mills. He was a member of Cumberland Lodge, No. 60, Knights of Pythias.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 1, 1923
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

James C. Storer, 55, of McHenry Street, LaVale, died last night in Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day. A native of Cumberland, he was born March 2, 1903, a son of Ernest T. and Grace W. (Spier) Storer. He had been employed as a foreman in the Shipping Department of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruth (Hines) Storer, three brothers, William C. Storer, Narrows, Va.: Galen E. Storer, Cumberland, and Robert T. Storer, Brunswick, Md. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 23, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

John S. Storer, about 45, who was formerly in business with his brother in Storer Brothers, Inc., a confectionary located on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Second Street, died Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Storer had been associated with his brother, Galen E. Storer, at the present location for about 15 years before moving to Florida in May 1955. He was a son of the late Ernest T. and Grace W. (Spier) Storer. He was a lifelong resident of the city and served in the Navy during World War II. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dorothy (Trost) Storer, his step-mother, Mrs. Grace H. Hughes; three other brothers, James C. Storer, this city; William Storer, Narrows, Va.; Robert Storer with the Maryland State Police at Brunswick; and a step-sister, Mrs. Ruth Crosser, Clarksburg. Services and interment will be held in Fort Lauderdale.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 23, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

Sidney Harry Storer Sr., 80, retired Celanese Fibers Company employe and a bailiff for Allegany County Circuit Court, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient one week. Mr. Storer, who resided at 28 Grand Avenue, had been in ill health the past eight months. Mr. Storer was a retired machinist at the Amcelle plant and had worked as a deputy sheriff for Allegany County. He was a member of the Cumberland Zoning Appeals Board and of Grace United Methodist Church. He was the oldest past master of Orr Lodge 131, AF & AM; was a member of Ali Ghan Shrine; a member and oldest past patron of McKinley Chapter 12, Order of the Eastern Star, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He also was a former custodian at the Masonic Temple. A native of Cumberland, Mr. Storer was a son of the late James T. and Mary A. (Clark) Storer. Surviving are his widow, Grace C. (Jenkins) Storer; a son, Sidney H. Storer Jr., this city; a sister, Mrs. Anna Schroder, city; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home 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.
The Cumberland News, May 14, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

Frostburg, June 22—Mrs. Goldie (Delaney) Storey, 52, wife of Joseph Storey, Clarysville, died this morning, after a lingering illness, daughter of William Delaney, Clarysville. and the late Rachael Delaney, she is a native and life time resident of this county. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of Blessed Virgin Mary. Besides her husband and father, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Wlliam Vogel, Jr., and two sons, Milton and Thomas, at home. She was a sister of William P Delaney, Frostburg, Mrs Joseph Donahue, Detroit, Mrs Bernard Martin, Miss Regina Delaney and Thomas Delaney, Clarysville.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md
Thursday, June 22, 1939 - pg 11, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 8, 2010

Mrs. Storey Funeral
Frostburg. June 21—Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Storey, 53, wife of Joseph Storey, Clarysville, who died Thursday morning following a. protracted illness, were held Monday from Saint Michael's Catholic Church with an attendance of friends and relatives who filled the large edifice. Rev. Dominic A. Bonomo, assistant pastor, was celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass; Rev. Francis J. McKeown of St. Patrick's Cumberland, was deacon, and he Rev. Francis E Montgomery, assistant pastor, St Michael's Church, sub-deacon. Rev Patrick J. Bradley, the rector, was in the sanctuary. Rev. Father J Bonomo paid tribute to Mrs. Storey as a faithful wife and mother and a staunch Christian. Burial was in Allegany Cemetery. The pallbearers were: John J. Byrnes, James Lemmert, Robert Thomas, Russell McMurdo, Russell Burkett and Irvin W. Engle.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md
Tuesday, June 27, 1939 - pg 11, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 8, 2010

"Mrs. Catherine Goodwin Story, 77, of 328 Front Street, Westernport, died Sunday 17 June 1979 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Mills and Winifred Donahue Mills. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport; a member of Victory Unit 155, American Legion Auxiliary; a member of Court Sancta Maria, Catholic Daughters of America and the Westernport Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Elmer Goodwin and Baker Story. Surviving are one son, William Goodwin, Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Lawrence Mills, Brewster, Ohio; Francis Mills, Brownsville, Pa., and John Mills, Westernport; three sisters, Mrs. Bridget Sultzer and Mrs. Anna Robertson, both of Westernport and Mrs. Cecelia Wiltison, Luke, and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited this evening at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday 20 June 1979 at St. Peter's Church and burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, 19 Jun 1979
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009

Deaths
James Story, at Elk Garden, W. Va., Monday, in his 80th year. Buried at Moscow Wednesday. He was a former resident of Lonaconing.
Published Saturday, April 25, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 4, 2015

Charles Stotler, aged 83 years, one of the oldest residents of Clarksburg, passed away Friday night at his home after a lingering illness of Bright's disease. The body was brought to Keyser for interment. The deceased is survived by five sons and two daughters. The sons are E. S. Stotler, of Keyser; W. L. Stotler, of Lonaconing, Md.; C. C. Stotler, of Shamokin, Pa.; A. H. Stotler, of Fairmont; and W. M. Stotler, of Clarksburg. The daughters are Misses Kate and Emma Stotler, living at home.
Keyser Tribune, October 17 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010

Floyd Stotler of Dawson, Md, one of the best known men of his county, died Friday morning at the Allegany Hospital, Cumberland. A few days ago he underwent an operation for stomach trouble. Mr. Stotler was a merchant at Dawson. He was a leading Democrat and at one time his party’s nominee for the House of Delegates. He took a great interest in road building and was known as a successful road supervisor The road directors had great confidence in him, and placed him in charge of large sections. Mr. Stotler was progressive and took a keen interest in civic matters. Mr. Stotler was 46 years old and was a son of Mr, and Mrs. Morgan Stotler, for many years residents of Cumberland. Beside his wife, Mr. Stotler is survived by two children. Miss Ruth B. Stotler at home, and F. Leroy Stotler, deputy prosecuting attorney at Colfax Washington. Upon learning of his fathers illness, Mr. Stotler came immediately. Mrs. H. G. Wilson of Keyser is a sister and Mr. E. S. Stotler of this place is a first cousin. Mr. Stotler was buried in Cumberland last Sunday. He was a successful business man and accumulated valuable property. The JR O U A M and the A O K of M C of Keyser, attended the funeral in a body.
Keyser Tribune, March 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

DAWSON NEWS - Mr. Floyd Stotler died at the Alleghany Hospital Friday morning at 10:40 oclock, aged 49 years. Mr. Stotler was a merchant of this place also postmaster and agent for the W M R R Co. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Rev H C Smith officiating. He leaves a wife and two children, a daughter and a son. Miss Ruth B., of this place, and Mr. Leroy, of Colfax Washington, Mr. Stotler was very prominent and will be greatly missed in the community.
Keyser Tribune, March 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wilson and Mr. E. S. Stotler attended the funeral of Mr. Floyd Stotler in Cumberland last Sunday.
Keyser Tribune, March 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

May, 1845 - April 4, 1926; age 80
Miss Elizabeth Stott Dies After Long Illness.
The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Stott, aged 79 [sic] years, who died Sunday at 6 p.m., at the home of her brother, John Stott, West Main street, with whom she resided, will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home. Interment will be in Percy Cemetery. Miss Stott was a helpless cripple, practically all her life, being unable to walk. For the past several years she was also blind and despite these trying afflictions she bore them in great fortitude. Surviving are two brothers, John Stott, this place, and William Stott, Berlin, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times, April 6 1926
~Genie
Posted July 1, 2017

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Dorothy M. Stott, 82, of 200 McCulloh Street, died Tuesday, March 6, 1990, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. She was born Dec. 29, 1907 in Garrett County, daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary O. McKenzie. Mrs. Stott was also preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey “Tapper” Stott; two sons and one daughter. A retired employee of the Celanese Corporation, she was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Homer D. Stott, Charlottesville, Va.; one daughter, Delores Cessna, Frostburg; one brother, Thomas McKenzie, of Garrett County; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home. A Christian wake service will be held there Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Avilton.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, March 7, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 7, 2018

June 1898 - October 20, 1956
Elmer L. Stott, 58, of 16 Taylor Street, died in Miners Hospital at noon yesterday, one hour after being admitted. He had been in failing health for several years. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth (Harris) Stott; two sons, John Stott and Charles T. Stott, at home; four brothers, Albert Stott, John Stott and Godfrey Stott, all of Frostburg, and Watkins Stott, of Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Florida, and Mrs. Eva [Poulous], Washington. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today, where a funeral service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Percy Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; October 21 1956
~Genie
Posted July 1, 2017

STOTT, Godfrey D.

FROSTBURG - Godfrey D. Stott, 62, of 206 McCulloh Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since February 11. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late John and Laura (Davis) Stott. Mr. Stott was a retired employe of the Western Maryland Railway and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Brotherhood of Railway Maintenance of Ways. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy (McKenzie) Stott; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Cobb and Mrs. Delores Cessna, both of Frostburg; a son, Homer Stott, Frostburg; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Paulos and Mrs. Mary Johnson, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two brothers, Watkin Stott, Fort Lauderdale; John Stott, Frederick; and six grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church and interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery at Avilton. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 27, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

GORDONSVILLE, Va. — Homer D. Stott, 64, of Gordonsville, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996, at the Martha-Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville. Born Jan. 24, 1932, in Frostburg, Md., he was the son of the late Godfrey and Dorothy (McKenzie) Stott. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Godfrey Stott and Larry Stott; and a sister, Martha Ruth Cobb. Mr. Stott was retired from managing the Culligan Water Conditioning Ruckersville office. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany and Marshall Island. He was a member of Farrady Post 24 American Legion, Frostburg; VFW Post 1827, Charlottesville; DAV; Louisa Moose Lodge; and the Military Order of Cootie of the USA. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Love) Thorpe Stott; two sons, James Stott and Charles Stott, both of North Carolina; a daughter, Sheryl Pittman, North Carolina; two stepsons, James Thorpe, Greensburg, Pa., and George Thorpe Jr., Nokesville; stepdaughter, Roberta Lewis, Sterling; a sister, Delores Cessna, Frostburg; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Hafer Frost Mansion Funeral Home. Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Paul Byrnes officiating. Interment will follow in Frostburg Memorial Park. Military rites will be accorded at graveside by Farrady Post 24 American Legion.
Cumberland Times-News, Monday, December 23, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 30, 2018

Frostburg - John N. Stott, 66, Gunter Hotel, died Saturday in Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late John T. and Laura (Davis) Stott. Mr. Stott is survived by his widow, Mrs. Betty (Twigg) Stott, a daughter Mrs. Betty Keeney, Trappe, Md.; a son Franklin A. Stott, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Paulus, Hyattsville and Mrs. Mary Johnson, Buffalo, N.Y. and sis grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the Durst Funeral Home today at 1 p.m. Rev. John Bayley Jones will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Monday, February 27, 1978; Cumberland News (Allegany Co. MD)
~Genie
Posted June 22, 2017

May 1848 - October 10, 1932
JOHN STOTT, 84, FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE, DEAD.
John Stott, aged 84, died Monday at 9:30 p.m. at his home, 167 West Main street, of old age complications. Mr. Stott was a native of this city. He had been in failing health for some years, but his condition did not become serious until one week ago. Mr. Stott, until illness forced his retirement, was a former city employee working under the street commission. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Stott, five sons, Albert, Elmer, Godfrey, Watkin and John Norris Stott, all of this city, and three daughters, Mrs. Eva Poulous, Mrs. Omie Gentle and Mrs. Layton Miner, all of Hyattsville, Md. The body was removed to the home of his son, Albert, 32 Centennial street, whence the funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. A minister of the Pentecostal faith will have charge. Interment will be in Percy Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, October 11, 1932
~Genie
Posted July 1, 2017

Funeral of John T. Stott. The funeral of John T. Stott, aged 84, former employee of the city of Frostburg, who died Monday night at the home, 167 West Main street, was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of his son, Albert Stott, 32 Centennial street. Rev. H.A. Groves conducted the funeral services and was assisted by the Rev. Albert Ark of Midlothian, and the Rev. Carl Skipper, of Oakland, Garrett county. Three sacred numbers were sung by the Pentecostal church choir of Midlothian. Interment was in the Percy cemetery. The pall bearers were: George Hartig, William Finzel, George Krapft, Charles Eisel, Peter Pressman and Frederick Layman. Among those here for the funeral from out of town were his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Stott, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stott, and Peter Clink, Berlin, Pa.; William Stott, Jr., Akron, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobell, Lonaconing; Mr. and Mrs. John Poulous, son-in-law and daughter; and Mrs. Omie Gentle and Mrs. Mary Miner, daughters, all of Hyattsville, Maryland.
Cumberland Evening Times, October 14 1932
~Genie
Posted July 1, 2017

Seven-year-old Larry Stott, Frostburg, died this morning at 11:30 to Miners' Hospital, Frostburg, from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car near his home late yesterday afternoon. A second grade student at Hill Street School, the child was enroute home from an errand when hit by an auto driven by Lowry Newton Moser, 48, of 56 Green Street, Frostburg. The child was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Stott, 204 McCulloch Street. Hospital attendants said he suffered a fractured skull, concussion of the brain and fractured right leg. State Trooper George Coddington said Moser, a carpenter at the Celanese plant, reported he was enroute home from work at 4:30 and driving south on Grant Street when the boy ran in front of his machine. The boy was returning home from a Grant Street grocery store at the time of the accident. A passing motorist took him to the hospital. Trooper Coddington said a passenger in Moser's car, Robert Delaney, corroborated Moser's account of the mishap. Trooper Coddington indicated no charges will be preferred pending completion of the investigation. The child is survived by his parents; a brother, Homer Stott, and two sisters, Martha and Dolores Stott, all at home. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and was to have appeared in the Christmas operetta at Hill Street School tomorrow in a scene "The Living Christmas Tree."
Cumberland Evening Times, December 14, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

August 1867 - July 2, 1933; age 65
Mrs. Laura Stott, 6 West Main street, died at Miners’ Hospital Sunday at 9 a.m., following an illness of two years. Mrs. Stott, widow of John Stott, and native of England, had been confined to the hospital for two months. She is survived by five sons, Albert, Godfrey, Elmer, Watkin and John Stott of Frostburg and three daughters, Mrs. Eva. Poulous, Hyattsville, Md.; Mrs. Ommie Gentle, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Mary Minor, Brentwood, Md. Funeral services will be held from the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. A minister from the Pentecostal Church will officiate. Internment will be in Allegany Cemetery
3 July 1933; Cumberland Evening Times (Allegany Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted July 1, 2017

Frostburg, Md., July 6--Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Stott, aged 64, who died Sunday morning at Miners' Hospital, after an extendd illness, were conducted from the home on West Main street, Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Harry Groves, Pentecostal minister in charge. Mr. Groves spoke in high terms of the good qualities of Mrs. Stott. Interment was in Percy Cemetery. [minor details omitted]
Pallbearers were: Peter Pressman, Edward Davies, Sr., George Hartig, George Krapf, Fred Layman and Charles Wilson; flowerbearers, Albert Stott, Jr., George Reed, Charles Storm, William Stott, grandsons, and Edward Davies, Jr. Among those here for the obsequies were: Mr. and Mrs. William Stott, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. and Mrs. John Polous and George Reed, Hyattsville, Md.; Mrs. Layton Minor and son, Raymond, Brentwood, Md.; Mrs. Omle Gentle and George Storm, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. J. Hobell, Sr., and Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Hobell, Jr., Lonaconing. Mrs. Stott was the widow of John T. Stott, who died last October.
Thursday, July 6, 1933; Cumberland Evening Times (Allegany Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted June 22, 2017

STOTT, Layton H.

FROSTBURG - Layton H. Stott, 64, of 83 Grant Street, died Monday at Frostburg Community Hospital after being stricken while at work. Mr. Stott was superintendent of the Frostburg Street Department, a post he had held for 16 years. He had been an employee of the department since 1949. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Albert Stott and Nellie (Porter) Stott. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Farrady Post 24, American Legion; Mountain Lodge 99, AF & AM and Welsh Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Lillian (Drew) Stott; three sons, Layton L. Stott, Oldtown; Gary R. Stott, Artemas, Pa.; Wayne H. Stott, Cumberland; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, Frostburg; two brothers, Richard Stott, Frostburg; Ray Stott, address unknown; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. William G. Boyer. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The pallbearers will include Layton Lee Stott Jr., Francis Giles, Gerald Bittner, David Broadwater, David Pennington and Glen Sperry.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 14, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 2, 2012

Frostburg - Mrs. Nellie M. Stott, 91, formerly of National Highway West, died Saturday at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born in Zihlman, she was a daughter of the late George Porter and Emma (Burton) Porter. Mrs. Stott was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her husband, T. [Thomas] Albert Stott. Surviving are three sons, Layton Stott and Richard Stott, both of Frostburg, and Raymond Stott, address unknown; a daughter Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, Frostburg; 23 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Sowers Funeral Home Monday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Donald F. Sause officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Thomas Stott, Michael Stott, Gary Stott, Wayne Stott, Layton Stott and Derek Monahan.
Cumberland News (Allegany Co., MD.); Monday, November 21, 1983
~Genie
Posted June 22, 2017

STOTT, William W.

Frostburg - William Stott, 35, a patient in Miners' Hospital since May 8, died Friday morning in Miners' Hospital. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. [Thomas] Albert Stott, Sand Spring, and was a veteran of World War II. Other survivors are his son wife and son[?], William Stott, Jr., Cumberland; four brothers, Albert, Layton, Richard and Ray Stott, all of Frostburg and three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, Frostburg; Mrs Hazel Hobel, Gilmore, and Miss Thelma Stott, Canton, Ohio. He had been employed at a steel plant of the Republic Steel Company until failing health forced him to give up active work. The body is at Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Harold R. Stoudt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
June 30, 1951; Cumberland News (Allegany Co.) MD.
~Genie
Posted June 22, 2017

STOTTLEMEYER, Andrew Jackson

A. J. Stottlemyer, living near Hancock, was struck by P. & R. engine No. 540 in the Western Maryland yard in this city at 12:20 o'clock today and died in a few minutes afterward at the train dispatcher's office, where he was taken. Both legs and his right arm were severed and his body badly mangled. When picked up he had a silver dollar in his hand, which he held until he died. Mr. Stottlemyer came here this morning to attend to his pension papers and had gone to the railroad to take a train for home. He boarded the noon train from Baltimore pulling into the yard, and jumped off. The engine was moving slowly and the engineer claims he did not see Mr. Stottlemyer, who failed to observe or hear the engine. His mangled remains were placed on a stretcher and removed to the train dispatcher's office, where he died in a few minutes. Dr J. McP. Scott, the company's physician, was summoned, but found it impossible to be of any service. It was not known who the injured man was until his pockets were searched and the pension papers found. The railroad officials notified Justice Hoffman, who then made an investigation. It is thought his death was purely accidental. Mr. Stottlemyer was aged about 60 years and lived a few miles from Hancock. He leaves a large family. His body was forwarded to Hancock that evening.
The Hagerstown News, September 7, 1900 {given name was Andrew Jackson]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 6, 2012

Mrs. Bertha G. Stottlemyer, 95, Brant Road, Cresaptown, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Born May 8, 1886, in Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKenzie) Grant. She was preceded in death by her husband John (sic) (should be James T.) Stottlemyer. Mrs. Stottlemyer was a retired employee for the Allegany County Board of Education at Cresaptown and was a member of the Potomac Valley Revival Center at Rawlings. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Grace C. Smith, at home, two step-daughters, Mrs. Ella Douthitt of North Apollo, Pa., and Mrs. Ethel Skelley of Cresaptown; one son, Kenneth C. Stottlemyer, at home; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received today from 7 to 9p.m. at the George Funeral Home and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times August 29, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 15, 2015

James Thomas Stottlemeyer, 74, Cresaptown, died yesterday. Mr. Stottlemeyer came from a family of Western Maryland pioneers. His father, Andrew Jackson Stottlemeyer, was a soldier in the Union army in the Civil War and of pronounced native ability. Before him the family connection was prominent in the Hancock territory. He was a nephew of the late former County Commissioner Joseph B. Stottlemeyer of Little Orleans. Dewalt Stottlemeyer in 1824 at Hancock, was an undertaker's assistant when John Johnson, father of the great Reverdy Johnson, died suddenly at the old Light House in that place. John Johnson was chancellor of Maryland. Mr. Stottlemeyer in the days of the old Round Top cement mill near Hancock, worked for the tunnel contractors. He was a member of the Hancock Methodist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Grant Stottlemeyer, ten sons, Charles, Michael, Kenneth. Ralph, and Paul Stottlemeyer, all of Cresaptown; John and William Stottlemeyer, Cumberland: Roy Stottlemeyer, Vandergrift, Pa., and Jackson Stottlemeyer, Detroit; five daughters, Mrs. Ella Douthitt, Mrs. Mary Cecil and Mrs. Ethel Skelly, Cresaptown; Miss Frances Stottlemeyer, Cumberland; and Miss Grace Stottlemeyer, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Stineback and Mrs. Mollie Sutton of Baltimore; 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 18, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

Cumb Times of 4th
Hon Joseph B Stottlemyer, one of the most prominent and best known man in the county, died Sat morning at 11 o'clock at his late residence near Little Orleans, and was buried yesterday in the Catholic cemetery at the latter place. The deceased died very suddenly. He was seated in a chair reading a newspaper, when the newspaper was noticed to drop to the floor and when a member of the family picked the paper up and handed it back to him, he made no effort to take it, when it was discovered that he was dead. The deceased was at one time one of the most prominent Republican politicians in the county and held his district in the hollow of his hand, as he could always bring a delegation from that district to the county convention that would vote as he wanted to. The deceased was elected to the Md Legislature on the Republican ticket in 1891, and again in 1893. He was tax collector for the three lower districts in 1874-5-6-7 and again for the years 1884-5-6-7, having been appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, JUNE 14, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

STOTTLEMEYER, Mrs. Marion L. McBee

Mrs. Marion L. Stottlemyer 82, of 146 Winchester Road, died yesterday at her residence. A native of Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Marion (Rice) McBee. Her husband, Charles E. Stottlemyer, preceded her in death. Mrs. Stottlemyer was a member of the Cresaptown Homemakers Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frieda Ferguson and Mrs. Ione Nicholas, both of Cresaptown; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McKenzie, Cresaptown; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will he received at the Wendt Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 28, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 6, 2012

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Edward W. Stouffer, 90, Manns Choice, RD 1, died yesterday in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Born in Fossilville, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Wolford) Stouffer. His wife, Lora Pearl (Lybarger) Stouffer, preceded him in death. He was a retired Celanese Fibers Company employee and was a member of Lybarger Lutheran Church. Surviving are four sons, Wilbert Stouffer, here; Harvey Stouffer, Cumberland; Frank Stouffer, Washington, DC; the Rev. Jack Stouffer, Long Island, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Bockhouse, RD 1, Manns Choice; Mrs. Anna Kight, Manns Choice and Mrs Hetty Dull, Alum Bank; a brother, Charles Stouffer, Cresaptown; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Lybarger Lutheran Church with the Rev. Richard Tome officiating. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Handwork, Edward Keller, Charles Bockhouse Jr., Edward Bockhouse, Stephen Stouffer and Mervil Pensyl.
Published in the Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, September 4, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

Mrs. Florence Martha Stouffer, 80, of Cresaptown, died yesterday. A native of Meyersdale, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Martha (Carpenter) Leonard. Mrs. Stouffer was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown. Surviving are her husband, Charles M. Stouffer; two daughters, Mrs. Rita Marker, Pinto; Mrs. Virginia Walker, Massillon, Ohio; three sons, Ray Stouffer, Green Castle, Pa.; Glenn Stouffer, city; Delbert Stouffer, Bowling Green; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Home where friends will be received today and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Rev. Roger A. Mills will officiate and interment will be in Madley Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 27, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 13, 2009

Harry Ellsworth Stouffer, Manns Choice, long-time county mail carrier, died June 4, 1956 at his late home after a lengthy illness. He was born February 5, 1881, in Fossilville, Pa., a son of John W. and Mary (Wolford) Stouffer. He was first married to Orie B. Shoemaker who died in 1937; he is survived by his second wife, Myrtle Bailey whom he married in 1948. Also surviving are these children, J. Carl and Mrs. Dorothy Ritchey, both of Cumberland; Mrs. Grace Garland and Mrs. Kathryn Corley, both of Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Helen Powell and J. Robert, both of Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. June Hillegass of Manns Choice; also three brothers, William and Charles of Cresaptown, Md., and Edward of Manns Choice, five sisters, Mrs. Lory Corley of Cresaptown, Mrs. Minnie Critchfield and Mrs. Oscar Leydig of Ellerslie, Md.; Mrs. Ella Clark of Cooks Mills, and Mrs. Clyde Holler of Cumberland. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Stouffer retired in 1951 after 37 years of service as a mail carrier. He began his career in 1914 as postmaster at Buffalo Mills. In October 1920 he was transferred, Hyndman as a rural carrier, in December of the same year he went to the Manns Choice postoffice in the same capacity. In those earlier days he used horse-and-buggy to perform his duties in the summer and horse-and-sleigh in the winter. On his retirement, he received a letter of commendation from the Postmaster General of the United States. He was a member of the Buffalo Mills Methodist Church, an active trustee of that church and superintendent of the Sunday School. Funeral services: Thursday, June 7, 2 p.m. DST., in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, the Rev. Gorman Marden and the Rev. J. Lester Showalter officiating. Interment in Dry Ridge Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home.
The Bedford Gazette, June 5, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 29, 2011

CUMBERLAND - Harvey M. Stouffer, 84, of 801 Roeth Ave., Cumberland, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at his residence with his family by his side, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on April 16, 1916, in Ellerslie, he was the son of the late Edward Stouffer and Pearl (Lybarger) Stouffer. Mr. Stouffer was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in Camp VanDorn, MS. For 28 years, he was an agent for the Monumental Life Insurance Co., and a bus driver for the Potomac Edison Transit Co. Harvey was a lay minister for 30 years at St. Paul's Ridge United Church of Christ and for 20 years at Mt. Zion (Hay's) United Church of Christ, both of Berlin, Pa., and he was a member of New Covenant United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara E. (Berkley) Stouffer; a daughter, Donna Rae Dicken and husband Paul, Cumberland; three grandchildren, Brian Dicken and wife Mindy, LaVale, Todd Dicken and Kara Dicken, both of Cumberland; one step great-grandson, Garrett Maiers, LaVale; and his sitter, whom he called his angel, Jody Oliver. Harvey was the eldest son of seven children in his family. Surviving are three sisters, Lottie Bockhouse and Anna Kight, both of Manns Choice, Pa., Hetty Dull and husband Chester, Alum Bank, Pa.; three brothers, Wilbert Stouffer and wife Wilma, Hyndman, Pa., the Rev. Jack Stouffer and wife Nancy, Long Island, N.Y., and Frank Stouffer of Manns Choice, Pa.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Jewell, the Rev. Robert Nair and the Rev. Jack Stouffer officiating. Interment will be in the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Charles Bockhouse, Ed Bockhouse, Steve Stouffer, Dennis Handwork, Edward Jenkins, Raymond Hartsock and Bruce Brunner.
The Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, October 24, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

Mrs. Josephine Irene Stouffer, 74, of Meadowview Drive, Cresaptown, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted September 18. Born February 11, 1895 in Fossilville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Martha (Carpenter) Leonard. She was the widow of William C. Stouffer, who died in 1968. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Orndorff, of Cresaptown; two sons, Leonard Stouffer and Harold Stouffer, both of Cresaptown; a sister, Mrs. Charles Stouffer, also of Cresaptown; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. The body is at the George Funeral Home where a service will be conducted today at 2 p.m. Rev. Roger A. Mills will officiate and burial will be in Lybarger Cemetery, Madley, Pa. Pallbearers will be Urner Stouffer, Theodore Stouffer, Richard Stouffer, Larry Orndorff, Russell Yocum and Douglas Marker.
The Cumberland News, October 13, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — Leonard E. Stouffer, 92, and Ray Ethelyn (Rhodes) Stouffer, 90, married for 72 years, died Dec. 29, 2009 in Dock Meadows, Hilltown Township, Bucks County. Mrs. Stouffer passed at 7:10 p.m. and her husband approximately 2 hours later in the room they shared. Prior to moving to the personal care facility in 2008, they had lived for many years in Cresaptown, Md., where they were members of Calvary Baptist Church. The Stouffers had two children, Leila Collen Yocum and husband Russell, of Nakina, N.C. and David L. Stouffer and wife Virginia, of Lansdale, Pa.; they have eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stouffer was born in Dudley, Pa., a daughter of the late John H. and Catherine (Hershberger) Rhodes. She loved to cook and make candy, especially Christmas candy. She was preceded in death by a sister, Theo Malone; and a brother, John E. Rhodes. Her sister-in-law, Rene Rhodes, of Annapolis, Md., survives. Mr. Stouffer was born in Fossilville, Pa., a son of the late William C. and Josie (Leonard) Stouffer. He was retired from defense and research work and was an avid gardner. Surviving is a brother, Harold "Chick" Stouffer and wife Imogene and a sister, Winifred "Winnie" Orndorff and husband Charles, all of Cresaptown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Stouffer on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at noon in the Chapel of Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 11128 Cash Valley Road, NW, LaVale, Md. The family will receive friends at the chapel prior to the service between 11 a.m. and noon. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dock Meadows, 2343 Bethlehem Pike, Hatfield, PA 19440. Arrangements are with Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale, Pa.
Cumberland Times-News, December 30, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

HYNDMAN — Mrs. Lora Pearl Stouffer, 82, of RD 1 Manns Choice, died yesterday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Born near Buffalo Mills, Mrs. Stouffer was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Anna (Hoffman) Lybarger. She was a member of Lybarger Lutheran Church. Mrs. Stouffer and her husband, Edward W. Stouffer, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last September. Also surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Bockhouse, Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Anna Kight, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Betty Dull, Pleasantville, Pa.; four sons, Harvey S. Stouffer, Cumberland; Wilbert Stouffer, Hyndman; Rev. Jack Stouffer, Santa Monica, Calif., and Frank Stouffer, Washington. The body will be at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Saturday at 13, a.m. at Lybarger Lutheran Church by Rev. Richard Tome. Burial will be in Lybarger Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 9, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 30, 2009

Mrs. Mary Stouffer, 77 years old, wife of John Stouffer, died early this morning at her home in Fossilville, Pa. She is survived by five daughters and four sons: Mrs. William Corley, Madley, Pa.; Mrs. George Clark, Cook's Mills, Pa.; Mrs. Clyde Holler, Cumberland, Pa.; Mrs. John Critchfield, Mrs. Oscar Leydlg, Edward, William and Charles, Ellerslie, Md.; and Harry, Buffalo Mills, Pa. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stouffer was a life-long member of the Evangelical church. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at Madley, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 12, 1928
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 29, 2011

Mrs. Myrtle E. Stouffer, 82, of Donahoe Manor, Bedford, formerly of Manns Choice, died Thursday, November 4, 1982, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, August 11, 1900, a daughter of the late Noah and Laura Bell (Tiday) Peabody. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Stouffer, who died June 4,1956, also by a son, Jack Bailey, a daughter, June B. Hillegass, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are these stepchildren: Carl J. Stouffer, of Cumberland, Md.; Robert J. Stouffer, of RD 1, Manns Choice; Kathryn, wife of Russell Corley, of Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Grace Garland, of Buffalo Mills RD ; Mrs. Dorothy Ritchey, of Cumberland; and Mrs. Helen Powell, of Hagerstown, Md. Also surviving are five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Nan Meyers, of Winter Garden, Florida. Mrs. Stouffer had been a licensed practical nurse, having served for the last 20 years in various nursing homes in the Bedford area. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Homewood Retirement Centers Association, and a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Manns Choice. Funeral services: Sunday, November 7, at 2 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Timothy Helms officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Manns Choice. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, November 6, 1982
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 29, 2011

STOUFFER, Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Berkley

CUMBERLAND — Sara Elizabeth (Berkley) Stouffer, 84, of Cumberland, passed away on March 6, 2012 at The Lion's Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on April 25, 1927, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Myron S. Berkley and Leora (Hay) Berkley of Berlin, Pa. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey M. Stouffer; and three sisters, Linelda Longwell, Erma Tarpley, and Hazel Brant. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Sara was a 1945 graduate of Allegany High School, and after graduation was briefly employed as a secretary for Memorial Hospital in Cumberland. On July 7, 1946, she married the love of her life, Harvey Stouffer, and stayed with him for 54 years until his passing in 2000. Sara was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Growing up, Sara was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cumberland where she was active in the church choir and youth group. For the last few years, she attended Park Place United Methodist Church in LaVale. Surviving are one daughter, Donna Dicken and husband Paul of Cumberland; three grandchildren, Brian Dicken and wife Mindy of Cumberland, Todd Dicken and wife Heather of North East, and Kara Kline and husband Greg of Cumberland; great-grandchildren Tyler Dicken, Lydia Kline, Madelyn Kline, Garrett Maiers, and Connor Blevins. She is also survived by brothers-in-law, Reverend Jack Stouffer and wife Nancy of Bristol, R.I., Frank Stouffer of Manns Choice, Pa.; and sisters-in-law, Hetty Doll and husband Chester of Alum Bank, Pa. and Wilma Stouffer of Hyndman, Pa. Family and friends will be received at Park Place United Methodist Church, LaVale, on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Vicki Cubbage officiating. Interment will be the Maryland State Veteran Cemetery, Rocky Gap, Flintstone. The family would like to thank the staff at Lion's Center for their wonderful care to Sara during her remaining days of life. If desired, donations may be made in memory of Sara E. Stouffer, Alzheimer’s Association, 108 Byte Dr. 103, Frederick, MD 21702. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, W.Va.
Cumberland Times-News, March 7, 2012
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 7, 2013

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Wilbert "Web" Lybarger Stouffer, 89, of Hyndman, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, Jan. 14, 2008. Born Oct. 28, 1918, in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Edward and Pearl (Lybarger) Stouffer. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Messenger; a son-in-law, Mervin Pensyl; a brother, Harvey Stouffer; and a sister, Lottie Bockhouse. Wilbert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wilma "Granny" (Brotemarkle) Stouffer, whom he married July 25, 1940; a son, Stephen L. Stouffer and wife Alice; a daughter, Jane L. Pensyl, all of Hyndman; three grandchildren, Scott Stouffer and wife Shelly, Jill Clites and husband Kevin, all of Hyndman, Jeff Stouffer and wife Diana of Bridgeport, N.J.; a special grandson through marriage, Mark Messenger of Hyndman; seven great-grandchildren, Mark Jr. and Spencer Messenger, Madison and Nicholas Clites, Banks Stouffer, and Alex and Zachary Stouffer; two sisters, Anna Kight of Manns Choice, Hetty Dull and husband Chester of Alum Bank; two brothers, Rev. Jack Stouffer and wife Nancy of Bristol, R.I., Frank Stouffer of Manns Choice; and a sister-in-law, Sara Stouffer of Cumberland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Stouffer retired from the Chessie System Railroad, Cumberland, Md. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Hyndman until he suffered multiple strokes two years ago. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, 169 Clarence St., Hyndman, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Lance Tucker and the Rev. JR Virgin officiating. Burial will follow at Hyndman Cemetery, Hyndman.
Cumberland Times-News, January 16, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

William C. Stouffer, 74, of Meadow View Drive, Cresaptown, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted July 15. He had been in ill health for several years. Born in Bedford County, he was a son of the late John W. and Mary (Wolford) Stouffer. Mr. Stouffer was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown, and was an employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Corporation. He was a retired employe of the Cresaptown Civic Improvement Association. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Josephine (Leonard) Stouffer; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Orndorff, Cresaptown; two sons, Leonard and Harold Stouffer, both of Cresaptown; two brothers, Edward Stouffer, Manns Choice, Pa.; Charles Stouffer, Cresaptown; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Critchfield, Ellerslie; Mrs. Ella Clark, Hyndman; Mrs. Annie Holler, Cumberland; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1 p.m. by a grandson, Rev. David L. Stouffer. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery, Hyndman.
The Cumberland News, August 5, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

STOUT, Mrs. Freda V. Jamison, nee Alexander (abridged)

SALEM - Freda V. Alexander Jamison Stout, age 73 of Main Street, Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2005, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born May 21, 1932, in Turner Douglass, a daughter of the late George W. Alexander and Grace Bowser Alexander Martin. She is survived by husband Earnest Stout; one son, Timothy Jamison and wife Deborah, Salem; five daughters, Marcy Hess and husband David of Salem, Alicia Jones and husband Gary of Greenwood, Shawnette Cumberidge and husband Mike of West Union, Jada Stout of Salem, Jennifer Dunaway and husband Mike of New Milton; 13 grandchildren: Keena Jamison, Brandon Jamison, Noel Hess, Kylie Hess, Kaitlin Hess, Liam Stout, all of Salem; Brittany Stout, Casey Ash, West Union; Allison Jones, Sara Jones, Travis Jones, Greenwood; Josie Dunaway, Chase Dunaway, both of New Milton; five sisters, Mary Rose and husband Jim, Barberton, Ohio; Gladys Flesher and husband Bill, Grafton, W. Va.; Winona Alexander, Mt. Lake Park, Md.; Norma Gallagher, Morgantown; Juanita Shaffer and husband Adrian, Mt. Lake Park; Charlotte Boggs and husband Herbert, Smithburg, Md.; three brothers, Dayton Alexander and wife Dorothy, Aurora; Robert Alexander, Oakland, Md.; Howard Alexander and wife Barbara, Smithburg; and 25 nieces and nephews. Two infants and one brother, Russell Alexander, preceded her in death. Mrs. Stout had worked at Salem College where she was employed in house service for many years. She was a care giver and had taken care of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edward Davis for some twenty years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 11 a.m. in the Harbert Funeral Home, Salem, with Dr. Dale Thorngate and Rev. Dave Masto officiating. At the request of Mrs. Stout, she will be cremated. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in the chapel of Garrett County Memorial Garden, Oakland, Md.
[No known source or date of publication]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2017

Mrs. James H. Stout was burning trash in the yard at her home at Grafton when her clothing caught fire. Screaming and enveloped with the flames, the woman ran into her home, and the house was set on fire. When the fire company responded, Mrs. Stout was found on the floor of her home with a curtain over her head, evidently in an effort to extinguish the flames. She died in a few hours. Mrs. Stout is survived by her husband, James H. Stout, who has been a prominent Odd Fellow in the state for years, and secretary of the Grafton lodge for 33 years. She was 72 years old.
Mineral Daily News, April 26, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 4, 2010

Gloria Jean Stoutamyer, 78, formerly of 207 Quality St., Westernport, passed away Friday, October 22, 2004, at Moran Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a resident. Born February 11, 1926, in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Hilda (Kerns) Himmler and the late Charles A. Himmler. Her husband, Darwin A. Stoutamyer, also preceded her in death. She leaves behind three daughters, Darla Saweikis, Karen Lee, JoAnn Jackson and husband Kevin, all of McCoole; six grandchildren, Blair Lee and wife Kim of Westernport, Terri Saweikis and Dave of Westernport, Dr. Anthony Saweikis and wife Dawn of Rawlings, Joseph Saweikis and wife Charity of Westernport, Shane Beavers of Catonsville, Amanda Beavers of Frostburg, and Moranda Jackson of McCoole; 11 great-grandchildren, Jason, Josh and Justin Lee, Christopher and Ashley Saweikis, Kayla, Anthony II, and Anna Saweikis, Anthony, Benjamin and Rebeca Saweikis. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Saturday, October 23. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Sunday, October 24, at 4 p.m., with Rev. Tom Brackett officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
The Daily News Tribune, Keyser, WV, October 23, 2004
(Charles Riend)
Posted October 22, 2015

06 Aug 1890 Mrs Harriet L Stover, died of old age at her residence 17 N Liberty Street, aged 87 years. She was born and died in the same house. Her maiden name was Shryer and was an aunt of druggist T. W. Shryer. In 1825, she married Solomon Stover of Frederick Co and from this union 7 children were born: John Stover and Mrs Ellen Clark of Cumberland; Shryer Stover of Charlestown; and Mrs Rose Krauss (Crouse) of Reading PA survive. In 1850, she joined the English Lutheran Church. The funeral is from the home with Rev J W Finkbiner and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery."
From an 1890 Cumberland Daily Times obituary -- "DEATHS OF THE WEEK 08 Mar 1890 ...Child of J W Shroyer;....
Find A Grave Memorial# 157165477
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 21, 2016

STOVER, John

John Stover, aged sixty-three years, dropped dead in the plumbing shop of his nephew, Walter Clark, in Cumberland, on Thursday evening. His death was caused by heart failure.
Published Saturday Morning, September 17, 1892 in THE SUN, Baltimore, Maryland on page 7, col. 6.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted September 9, 2016

Darling little Richard, the eight weeks old baby, of Mr and Mrs S M Stover, of Chicago Junction, Ohio, died January 28, 1912 of pneumonia. He was a healthful little fellow and never in his life did he show any sign of pain, until on Friday before he died. Services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. N .C. Maye, the U B pastor, after this he was taken on No 8 to Keyser from their home and buried in the McDowell grave yard near Burlington.
The little cab is empty now
The little clothes laid by
A mother's hope, a father's joy
In death's cold arms doeth lie.
Go little pilgrim to thy home
On yonder blissful shore;
We miss thee here, but soon will come
Where thou hast gone before.
Keyser Tribune, February 9, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

Francis Stowell, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stowell, 10 Race Street, died this afternoon in Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since December 12.
Monday, 22 December 1930; Cumberland Evening Times

STOWELL, Mrs. Lottie Mae Ford

FRANKLIN, Md. — Mrs. Lottie Mae Stowell, 66, died Monday at Potomac Valley Hospital, Kcyser. A native of Westernport, she was a daughter of the late William M. and Amanda Belle (Hottinger) Ford. Mrs. Stowell was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Patrick A. Stowell; four sons, Patrick J. Stowell, Manitou, Okla.; Joseph W. Stowell, Louisville, Ohio; Franklin Stowell, Baltimore, and Charles Ford, Virginia Beach, Va.; five daughters, Mrs. Marian Miller, Barton; Mrs. Patricia Kitzmiller and Mrs. Eugenia McMillan, both of Baltimore; Mrs. Christian Wolfe, Keyser, and Mrs. Cecelia Smith, Antioch, W.Va.; two brothers, William and Robert Ford, both of Westernport; 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church and interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 7 p.m.
The Cumberland News, June 16, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 13, 2013

STOWELL, Mrs. Rose Wilson

WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Rose Stowell, 74, wife of William P. Stowell, Sr., died yesterday at her home on Railroad Street. She had been bedfast six months and in failing health a number of years. Born in Ireland, Mrs. Stowell came to this country 67 years ago with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson. She was a charter member of the Auxiliary Unit No. 52, Kelly-Mansfield Post, American Legion, Piedmont W.Va.; Auxiliary Unit No.155, American Legion, Westernport,and the Royal Neighbors of America. She held membership in the Gold Star Mothers Club, Washington, which was organized following World-War I, and also belonged to St Peter's Catholic Church here and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. A son, William P. Stowell, Jr., was killed during World War I at Chateau-Thiery in 1918, and another son, Richard Eugene Stowell, was killed April 18, 1945, during World War II. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Alvin Stowell, Springfield; John L. Stowell, Dayton, Ohio, and Patrick Stowell, Westernport; five daughters, Mrs. May Adams, at home; Miss Virginia B Stowell and Mrs. Thomas Kenny, both of Cumberland; Mrs. Rose Ann Montgomery, Westernport, and Mrs. Charles Barb, address unknown; four, sisters,. Mrs. Frank Stowell, Cumberland; Mrs. Patrick McDonough, Pittsburgh; Mrs.. Preston Meeks, Monongahela City, Pa., and Mrs. Catherine Morgan, Westernport; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The: body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 25, 1949 - pg 17, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 27, 2013

"Westernport Boy Reported Killed - Made Supreme Sacrifice ~ July 18 - Mrs. Wm. Stowell, of Westernport, has been notified by the War Department that her son, Private William P. Stowell, was killed in action in France July 18, 1918. The first notice Mrs. Stowell received was on September 10th stating that her son was reported missing in action. Then on April 21, 1919, she received word that he was reported dead and the cause of death would be determined later. On June 15th, she received final notice stating that he was killed in action July 18th, 1918. Stowell, who was twenty-four years old on the day he was killed, was one of the first Westernport boys to volunteer. He enlisted at Keyser, on July 13, 1917, and after training at Gettysburg, Pa. for five months, sailed for overseas on December 18, 1918. He was slightly wounded in action on April 10, 1918, but returned to the firing line on May 30. He was a member of a Machine Gun Battalion of the 26th Division. He is survived by his parents, five sisters and five brothers. His brother, John Stowell, enlisted as an engineer in the Navy in December, 1917, at Columbus, Ohio. He trained at Newport, R. I., and after making one trip overseas, entered the hospital, for spinal meningitis, which caused him to receive his discharge on account of physical disability. After trying to enlist in the army, he was drafted and left for Camp Meade in July. He served three months at Camp Meade, and then received his honorable discharge."
"The Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri., 11 Jul 1919
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 21, 2009

Mt Savage - William P Stowell, 84, formerly of Westernport, died this morning in Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser where he was admitted on Tuesday. He had been in ill health one month. A native of Bloomington, he was a son of the late David and Margaret (Casey) Stowell. His wife, Mrs Rosie (Wilson) Stowell preceded him in death. Mr Stowell had resided in the Westernport area until five years ago when he moved here to reside with his daughter, Mrs Veronica Kenny(sic). He was a retired coal miner and a member of St Peter's Catholic Church of Westernport. Besides his daughter, he is survived by three other daughters: Mrs May Adams, Westernport; Mrs Rose Ann Montgomery, Cresaptown and Mrs Genevieve Shreve, Weirton, WV; three sons: John Stowell, Orlando, Fla; Alvin Stowell, Springfield, Md and Patrick Stowell, Westernport; a sister, Mrs Annie Gillespie, Westernport; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The body is at the Fredlock funeral home in Piedmont.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 27, 1958 - pg 18, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 21, 2015

Funeral services for Charles G. Stowers, who died suddenly on Friday morning will be held from the home, 411 Louisiana avenue, on Tuesday, afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. E. Thompson, pastor of Centre Street M. E. Church, will officiate. Mr. Stowers was a member of the Caleb Butler Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Ayer, Massachusetts. Burial will be at Hyndman with Masonic rites.
Cumberland (MD) Sunday Times, Sunday, May 22, 1927
~Genie
Posted September 29, 2018