LESLIE, Isaac D.

Mr. I. D. Leslie, a highly respectable citizen of Addison township died at his residence near Fort Hill on Sunday December 11th, aged 42 years, 7 months and 28 days; he is survived by his widow and one son, also by his aged father, four brothers and two sisters; he had been sick for about two months; his funeral took place on Wednesday from the church of God at Ursina, of which denominatin he was a member for twenty seven years; he was superintendent of the Fort Hill Union Sunday school a number of years.
transcribed verbatim from previously typed copy
11 December 1902; Myersdale Commercial (PA)
FindAGrave Memorial #1166732583
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted April 8, 2017

LESLIE, Mrs. Louise E. Bisel

Louise E. Leslie, 102, of Somerset, passed on October 21, 2013 at The Patriot. Born June 4, 1911 in Addison, she is a daughter of the late Dillon and Carrie (Roberts) Bisel. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Glenn and Arthur Bisel and sisters Pearl Twigg and Verna Hayman. Louise is survived by her daughters Carol Belleas of Somerset and Joan Schena of New Jersey; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister Hazel Martindale of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired nurse from the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY. She enjoyed quilting. There will be no viewing or visitation at Louise’s request. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset.
Miller Funeral Home Obituary, posted on October 21, 2013
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2017

LESLIE, Raymond M.

Raymond M. Leslie, 61, Baltimore, Md. died Feb. 28 in Baltimre. Born in Fort Hill, Dec. 2,1887, he was a son of the late Isaac and Ida (Bird) Leslie. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lillie Kister, and a son, Weldon. Surviving are a daughter, Wilma, wife of Peter Mull, Somerset R.D. 5, a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held in Richard ?? E. Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Warren K. Alnor officiating. Interment was made in the Union Cemetery.
d.o.d. 28 February 1969; no source noted
FindAGrave Memorial #97348844
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted April 8, 2017

LESTON, Mrs. Rose Teets

Rose Teets Leston, 83, of Route 2, Fairmont, died Monday, June 24, 1996, at Fairmont General Hospital. She was born January 27, 1913, in Preston County, daughter of the late William T. and Mary E. Shrout Teets. She worked at Westinghouse Co., Fairmont, for 31 years in the glass quality control department. She was a member of the Circle W Club in Fairmont and enjoyed traveling and gardening. She is survived by a son, David M. Leston of South Dakota; two daughters, Dolores Rogers of Pruntytown, and Elvira Kay Leston of Fairmont; a brother, Tom Teets of Glenburnie, MD; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Lago Leston, in 1963; a son, Vidal Franklin Leston; four brothers, Gordon, Alton, James and George Teets; and three sisters, Minnie Colins, Cecil Shrout and Martha Phillips. Friends may call at Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia St., Fair¬mont from 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday), June 26. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont.
The Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; June 26, 1996
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 19, 2009

Fairmont - Jan 10 - J. B. Levelle, aged 86 years, pioneer resident and veteran merchant of Fairmont, died today. He was married three times. His third wife, formerly Miss Mollie Leonard, survives. The funeral takes place Wednesday.
Keyser Tribune, January 17, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 12, 2010

LEWELLEN, Mrs. Myrtle M. Burd

Myrtle M. Lewellen, aged 67, wife of L.F. Lewellen, 10 Hummel Ave., Camp Hill, formerly of Uniontown, died Tuesday, February 18, 1964, at 1:15 p.m. in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Leona Mascioli, Lemoyne. Other survivors include these children, Mrs. Frances McClelland, Camp Hill; Mrs. Martha Jean Bates, Uniontown; Mrs. Esther Leasko, Cleveland, O.; Harry, Greensburg; Arthur, Shiremanstown; Rev. Duane Lewellen, Accident, Md.; sixteen grandchildren; one brother, Park C. Burd, Markleysburg. She was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Harrisburg, a life member of the WCTU, and a former member of the Uniontown Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends Friday in the Harold B. Gleason Funeral Home, where services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. C. Wayne Zunkel and Rev. Olen Weimer will officiate. Interment will be in White Rock Cemetery.
[abt. Tuesday, February 18, 1964; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2017

LEWIS, Mrs. Ada Pearl O'Baker
 
Mrs. Ada Pearl Lewis, 82, formerly of 56 Maple Street, died Monday at Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient at the Allegany County Nursing Home. Born April 6, 1903 in Wellersburg, Pa., she was a daughter of the late George O'Baker and Elizabeth (Shaffer) O'Baker. Mrs. Lewis attended Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Mapleside Homemakers. Surviving are her husband, Dolan Lewis; one son, Robert W. Lewis, and one daughter, Mrs. Rosella Chalkley, both of Cumberland; one brother, Ernest O'Baker, Mount Savage; two sisters, Mrs. Oleta Long, Frostburg; Mrs. Lelia Mae Clark, Mount Savage; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Irvin Allen. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Roy Lewis Jr., Ronald Lewis, Robert Lewis Jr., Paul E. Shook, Victor Reuschlein and Todd Reuschlein. Honorary pallbearers will be Elmer Furlow and Kenneth Perry.
Cumberland Evening Times, June 25, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2013

A seven-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Adam Lewis died Mon, Oct 14, 1912, at his home on West Piedmont Street, of diphtheria. The remains were buried Tues at Duling church.
Keyser Tribune, October 18, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

Terra Alta, W. Va., Feb. 26 -
Ami Delphia Lewis, 61, died early Monday morning at his home here. He was born at Cranesville, Preston county, the son of Henry and Julia Ann (Dodge) Lewis. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Stella Boyer Lewis; two sisters, Mrs. Mahalla Sypolt, Terra Alta and Mrs. Laura Getty, Hillsdale, Pa.; two brothers, Silas Lewis, Terra Alta, and Ezra Lewis, Swallow Falls, Md. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church at 2 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Wills. Interment was in the Terra Alta cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 26, 1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 18, 2010

OAKLAND - Asa Lewis, 89, of 414 East Alder Street, died Thursday night at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born in Garrett County on November 14, 1887, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Elizabeth (Teets) Lewis. A retired Garrett County school teacher, he was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, a veteran of World War I and a member of Proctor-Kildow Post No. 71 of the American Legion. Mr. Lewis was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Maryland, the Garrett County Historical Society, the Emeritus Club of West Virginia Wesleyan College, the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are his widow, Edna Mae (Cuppett) Lewis; one son, Lynn L. Lewis, Birmingham, Mich.; two daughters, Miss Elaine L. Lewis, Bethesda, and Mrs. Carolyn L. Johnson, White Bear Lake, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Ada Eary, Lake Ford, and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Sunday by Rev. George D. Porter, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Terra Alta Cemetery, and a military honor service will be conducted by Proctor Kildow Post. No. 71.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Oct. 29, 1977; page 4.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 17, 2010

LEWIS, Benjamin W.
 
OAKLAND - Benjamin W. Lewis, 70, of 204 Bradley Manor, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient two days. He was a retired coal miner and was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. Born in Swallow Falls, he was a son of the late Emory E. and Mary M. (Hardesty) Lewis. Surviving are his widow, Nellie I. (Sines) Lewis; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Stottlemeyer, Loch Lynn; a son, Fred Lewis, Corinth, W. Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Teets, Terra Alta; Mrs. Anna Lee, Kingwood; Mrs. Bessie Cress, Bruceton Mills, and Mrs. Grace Rush, Accident; four brothers, Charles and Oliver Lewis, Mt. Lake Park, Henry and Raymond Lewis, here and two grandchildren. The body is at the Stewart Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.   A service will be conducted at the Fairview Church of the Brethren tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Donald Matthews will officiate and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. the body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 7, 1975; page 9.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 16, 2013

LEWIS, Bentley

Bentley Lewis, an old B&O Railroad, man, died last Sun night, June 2, 1912, at the county farm, after a long illness. Mr Lewis had been in very bad health for a long time, and became so reduced in circumstances that the county had been caring for him for some time. His remains were brought up Mon and on Tues were laid to rest in Queens Point cemetery.
Keyser Tribune, June 7, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 19, 2010

LEWIS, Mrs. Bertie Porter
 
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Bertie E. Lewis, 78, formerly of Winchester Road, died yesterday after an extended illness. Born in Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Rose (Trescher) Porter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Trubadour Lewis. Mrs. Lewis is survived by two sons, Robert P. Lewis, Baltimore; David W. Lewis, Laurel; a daughter, Mrs. Glen Leydig, New Carrollton; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Pearl Miller, Cumberland; a brother, J. Marshall Porter, Winchester Road; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Rev. Harold L. McClary Jr. will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 29, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 19, 2012

LEWIS, Mrs. Bessie Morgan
 
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Bessie M. Lewis, 75, of 131 Bowery Street, died this morning at Miners Hospital where she was admitted yesterday. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary A. (Wilcox) Morgan. Her husband, John E. Lewis, preceded her in death. Mrs. Lewis was a member the First English Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Harold Lewis, Frostburg; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Suther, Orlando, Fla.; a brother, George Morgan, St. Clair Shores, Mich.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 10, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2011

LEWIS, Brady Maxwell

ROMNEY, W.Va. — Brady Maxwell Lewis, 85, formerly of Fort Ashby, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at his son's home, in Romney, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 15, 1919, in Mineral County, he was the son of the late Homer and Ollie (Carder) Lewis. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Kesner; and one granddaughter, Niki Lewis. Mr. Lewis graduated from Ridgeley High School in 1938. He began employment at Alliant Techsystems, Inc., (formerly Allegany Ballistics Laboratory) in 1943. He retired in 1981 with 38 years’ service, having been a quality assurance inspector. Brady loved gardening and helping his neighbors. He was Protestant by faith. Recently, Brady was baptized as a statement of his faith. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (Ansel) Lewis; one son, Gerald Lewis and wife Rebecca, Romney; one sister, Helen Spencer, Fort Ashby; one granddaughter, Angela Householder, Romney; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Householder, Romney. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, on Tuesday. The funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Roy Knight officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Tuesday, November 30, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 1, 2017

LEWIS, Mrs. Carrie Iva Friend

TERRA ALTA, W. Va. - Mrs. Carrie Iva Lewis, 75 of 217 Washington Avenue here, died yesterday afternoon in Preston Memorial Hospital at Kingwood, where she had been admitted the previous day. Born April 24. 1890, in Friendsville, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Sara (Brown) Friend. She had lived in this area for 57 years and was the widow of Webster Orville Lewis, who died in 1948. Surviving are six sons, Edward E. Lewis, terra Alta; Artie A. Lewis, Canton, Ohio; Junior G. Lewis, Terra Alta; Ersel O. Lewis, Hemingford, Neb.; Leo D. Lewis, Mesa, Ariz; Harry L. Lewis, Canton; one daughter, Mrs. Leoma E. Troutman, Finleyville, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Victoria Holland, Keyser; three brothers, Alonzo Friend, Morgantown; Rollie Friend, Friendsville, and Earl E. Friend, Palm Beach Fla.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fike-Watson Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today. A funeral service will be conducted there at 1 p.m. Thursday by Rev. Charles E. Teets, pastor of the White Oak Evangelical United Brethren Church of which she was a member. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; October 26, 1965; page 20
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 4, 2013

LEWIS, Mrs. Catherine A. Rooney

ECKHART — Mrs. Catherine A. Lewis, 86, died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland.  Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Michael Rooney and Ellen (Barry) Rooney.  Mrs. Lewis was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg . Her husband, Charles E. Lewis, died in 1955.  Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Lewis Jr. and Francis X. Lewis, both of Eckhart; one daughter, Mrs. Helen E. Kenney, Frostburg ; three sisters, Miss Mary Rooney, Mrs. Helen Cain and Mrs. Monica Barry, all of Frostburg, and eight grandchildren.  Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Martin E. Lewis, Stephen J. Kenney, Charles Douglas Kenney, Craig Francis Kenney, Michael Raley and Carl Pope. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 8 p.m.  The family requests that memorials take the form of donations to the Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Unit.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, September 12, 1985 - pg 31/32, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 1, 2015

LEWIS, Mrs. Catherine Amelia Wolfe

Mrs. Catherine Lewis, 70, died at her residence 20 South Mechanic Street yesterday afternoon, after a lingering illness of 6 years. She was the widow of the late Joshua M. Lewis. Born March 22, 1881, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda Worlds Wolfe. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. George E. Kirby, this city; Mrs. Ethel McGann, Baltimore; Mrs. Daisy Richey and Miss June Lewis, both of this city, two sons, William L. and John J. Lewis, and a brother, John F. Wolfe, all of this city; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. George Kirby, 112 Oak Street, this afternoon.
Published June 25, 1951 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 30, 2016

LEWIS, Charles A.

Charles A. "Chill" Lewis, 73, of Hyndman, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 11, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 16, 1935 in Eckhart, Md., he was a son of the late Edward T. Sr. and Mary Ellis (Hitchens) Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty C. (Emerick) Lewis in 1998; a brother, Edward Lewis Jr.; and a sister, Hazel Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Helen M. (Armentrout) Lewis of Hyndman; a son, Ricky C. Lewis of Daytona Beach, Fla.; daughters, Veinna L. Broadwater and husband Paul of Westernport, Md. and Linda C. Miller and husband John Jr. of Hyndman; step-son, Blaine D. Riggleman of Alexandria Va.; step-daughter, Maggie F. Miller and husband John of Hyndman; seven grandchildren, John III and wife Maggie, Mark and wife Lori, Julie and husband David, Todd and wife Joni, Paul and wife Kira, Amy Jo, Crystal and husband Nick; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, George Lewis of Titusville, Harry Lewis and wife Betty of Hyndman, Bobby Lewis of Waynesboro and Ralph Lewis and wife Mary of Manassas, Va.; sisters, Catherine Blough and husband Paul of Hyndman, Sandy Minnick and husband Bill of West Virginia and Wilda Emerick of Hyndman. Mr. Lewis retired from Phillippi Construction where he was a heavy equipment operator. He had also been a truck driver for Valley Trucking and Leydig Trucking. Prior to that he was a self employed logger for many years. He was a member of Bible Gospel Church. He loved to farm and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, 169 Clarence St., Hyndman, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at Bible Gospel Church, Hyndman Rd., on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fay Leydig officiating. Interment will follow at Comps Cemetery, Southampton Twp,
Somerset County.
Cumberland Times-News, July 11, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2010

LEWIS, Clyde Delbert

Clyde Delbert Lewis, 80? of Bruceton Mills, W.VA., died yesterday in Cumberland Nursing Home. Born in Preston County, W. Va., he was a son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Guthrie) Lewis.  He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Jane (Savage) Lewis; a son, Ray Lewis, this city; a daughter, Mrs. Freda Windell, Terra Alta; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, Brandonville, W. Va.
Cumberland Times; Sunday, October 18, 1970
~Genie
Posted July 29, 2011

LEWIS, D. Sheffey

HARRISONBURG VA - The body of D. Sheffey Lewis, 69 years old, who died last night in Clifton Forge, was sent here and the funeral will be conducted from the Episcopal Church Sat, For 30 years a resident of Harrisonburg, he served as Mayor four years, was a member of the Town council and was 17 years town treasurer. He was best known as editor or the Spirit of the Valley and later the Daily Times, Republican newspaper. He graduated at law from the University of Va, practiced in Culpepper with colonel Cochran and in Danville became deputy U S marshal under his father, Sen. John F. Lewis. Later he was Assistant District attorney and then District attorney.
Keyser Tribune, October 11, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

LEWIS, Miss Dora

Dora Lewis, 86, formerly of Meyersdale RD 3, and Frostburg, Md., died April 28, 1980 in Williamsport (Md.) Nursing Home. She was born in Consol, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Thomas) Lewis, and was a member of the LaVale Baptist Church. She was a charter member of the Cresaptown Homemakers, and formerly resided with her niece, Dora Lewis Geris, Meyersdale. In addition to her niece, she is also survived by one brother, Edward Lewis, Winchester, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends were received in the Sowers Funeral Home. Services were conducted in the funeral home by the Rev. George A. Ziegler. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Oliver Lewis, Claude Kimmell, James Morgan, William Shaffer, William Buchanan and Gomer Horton.
The Republic, Meyersdale, May 1, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 24, 2011

LEWIS, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Lease

CUMBERLAND — Dorothy Louise (Lease) Lewis, 85, of Cumberland, passed away Friday, April 6, 2007, at the Allegany County Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb. 16, 1922, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Edith (Kenney) Lease. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Oscar J. Lewis Sr.; daughter, Jacqueline L. Hedrick; sisters, Betty Whitebread and Loretta Davis; brother, Phillip Lease. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Lewis worked for GC Murphy and Celanese Corp. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and she attended St. Patrick's School and Catholic Girls Central. During her senior year she withdrew to care for her ailing mother and worked to support her family. Surviving are one daughter, Carol Ann Sangiovanni and husband John, Cumberland; two sons, Oscar J. Lewis Jr. and wife Linda, Frostburg, and Andrew "Fred" Lewis, who was her devoted and loving caretaker, Cumberland; three granddaughters, Tracy L. Hedrick, Cumberland, Connie L. Greise and husband Mark F., Cumberland, Jennifer A. Sangiovanni and special companion, Todd D. Pertko, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two grandsons, Bryan C. Lewis, Fredericksburg, Va., and John J. Sangiovanni II and fiancee Kristen E. Schoenfelder, Westminster; four great-grandchildren, Mason and Kadie Greise, Cumberland, and Oscar and Deryn Schoenfelder, Westminster; son-in-law, Larry G. Hedrick, Cumberland; two sisters-in-law, Gretchen Lewis, Cumberland, and Martha Lease, Rockville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, EA., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake will be conducted Monday at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Monsignor Thomas R. Bevan as celebrant. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park Pallbearers will be her five grandchildren and nephews, Donald C. Lewis and Clarence "Pooch" Lewis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allegany County Child Abuse Task Force, 59 Prospect Square, Office 1, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Cumberland Times-News, April 8, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2014

LEWIS, Edward

"Edward Lewis, 26, killed in an auto accident on the Westernport-McCoole Road about 10:30 last Monday evening.  The deceased young man was a graduate of Piedmont High School, Class of 1922.  For several years, he had been employed as an apprentice at the B & O shops at Keyser.  He is survived by one brother, James Lewis; one sister, Mrs. Charles Laughlin, Jr.; an aunt, Miss Mary Hines, and an uncle, Edward Hines, with whom he made his home. Funeral services were held this morning from St. Peter's.  The pall bearers were Thomas Whelan, Jr., Edward Noon, Reginald Herbert, Leo Herbert, William McKone, and Patrick Healy."
The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, Thu 21 Apr 1932
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 14, 2011

LEWIS, Edward Sr.

HYNDMAN — Edward Lewis Sr., 69, of RD 1, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. He was born July 16, 1907, in Eckhart, a son of the late Abraham and Martha (Willison) Lewis. His first wife, Mary Alice (Kitchens) Lewis, preceded him in death. Mr. Lewis was a retired automobile mechanic. Survivors include his widow, Margaret (Lichliter) Lewis; six sons, George Lewis, Titusville; Charles, Harry and Ralph Lewis, all of RD 1; Edward Lewis Jr., Frederick, Del. and Robert Lewis, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Ray E. Emerick, RD 1; Mrs. Catherine Blough, Chambersburg, and Mrs. Ervin Robinson, Blairsville; two brothers, William and Thomas Lewis, both of Eckhart; 27 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday by Rev. Henry Crissinger, with interment in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
The Cumberland News, December 25, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 24, 2011

LEWIS, Mrs. Elizabeth Lucille Ansel

ROMNEY, W.Va. — Elizabeth Lucille (Ansel) Lewis, 90, of Romney, formerly of Fort Ashby, died Friday, March 14, 2008, at the Dawnview Center. Born July 20, 1917, in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Walter Monroe Ansel and Anna Elizabeth (Fields) Ansel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Brady Maxwell Lewis, in 2004; one brother, Wilson Monroe Ansel; three sisters, Helen Virginia Custer, Anna Belle Breinig and Mabel Rannells; and one granddaughter, Niki Lewis. Mrs. Lewis had belonged to Mineral Baptist Church. Elizabeth was a homemaker who always made sure her family was taken care of. Her love was gardening and working with her many flowers. Survivors include her son, Gerald E. Lewis and wife Rebecca, Romney; one sister, Ethel Pritts, Romney; one granddaughter, Angela Hott, Romney; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah Householder and Garrett Hott IV. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Inc., on Monday from 11 a.m. until noon. The service will follow at noon in the funeral home with the Rev. Loretta Brinker officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Fred Ansel, Dick Pritts, Tom Custer, Neil Poland, Bruce Myers and Jim Myers.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Sunday, March 16, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 1, 2017

LEWIS, Miss Emma (also PORTER, Cobey)
 
Springfield, Oct. 7 (AP) — Two Maryland residents were killed and four other persons hurt, two probably fatally, in a head-on collision between two automobiles six miles east of here early today. The dead are Miss Emma Lewis, Cumberland, Md., R.F.D. 1, and Cobey Porter, Eckhart Mines, Md. The injured are Mr. and Mrs. C. Lear Twigg, both 37, of Cumberland; Edmond Lewis, 75, father of the dead girl and Mrs. Twigg, and Eugene C. Phillips, London, Ohio, insurance agent. The Maryland car, believed to have been driven by Twigg, met the Phillips car head on, on the National Highway at Harmony near here. The Maryland party was enroute home from the Century of Progress at Chicago. Souvenirs of the fair were strewn over the highway. Lewis and Phillips suffered fractured skulls, and physicians expressed doubt that either would recover. The Twiggs, although rendered unconscious, were not seriously hurt. All of the victims were brought to the City Hospital. Miss Lewis, who had been a saleswoman for the Cumberland Cloak and Suit Company for some years, resided in LaVale. She had been away all week but had worked at the store last Saturday. Mr. Porter paid her attention. He resided with his mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Porter on the Thermestile farm near Eckhart, where he also operated a fuel mine. He was a son of the late Morrison Porter. Surviving, besides his mother, are four brothers, Marshall, residing on the farm, and Walter, Nathan and Russell, of Eckhart, and seven sisters, Mrs. John Kreitzburg, Clarysville; Mrs. Richard Watson, and Mrs. Lulu Snyder, Eckhart; Mrs. Richard Loar, La Vale; Mrs. David Stark and Mrs. Harry Craze, Frostburg; and Mrs. Frank Bloomer, Baltimore. Mr. Porter was 34 years old. Mr. Twigg is the carrier on Route 5, Cresaptown territory. It was stated at the postoffice that he was on vacation.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 7, 1933
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 2, 2012

LEWIS, Mrs. Florence Alice, nee Lewis

OAKLAND - Mrs. Florence Alice Lewis, 81, wife of William J. Lewis, of Hutton, died yesterday at her home after an illness of three months. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan and Susan Lewis.   Also surviving are a son, Snowden R. Lewis, Warren, Ohio; five daughteres, Mrs. Russell Lewis and Mrs. Lester Lewis, both of Hutton; Mrs. Charles Hickle, Cumberland; Mrs. Charles Roy, Albright, W. Va., and Mrs. John Friend, Warren, Ohio; 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the John O. Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Kimmell Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; June 11, 1969; page 26.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 25, 2013

LEWIS, Francis C.

Frostburg - Francis C. Lewis, 56, of 44 Meschach Frost Village, died Sunday, Aug 5, 1990, at Sacred Heart Hospital. The Durst Funeral Home in Frostbug is in charge of arrangements.
NB: grandson of Mary K. Brode
Cumberland News; August 6, 1990
(Courtesy of Tabitha Ritchie)
Posted June 15, 2017

LEWIS, Francis C.

Frostburg - Francis C. "Sluey" Lewis, 55, died Sunday, Aug 5, 1990, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. He was born Aug 19, 1934, in Frostburg, a son of Elizabeth (Sathoff) Lewis, with whom he resided, and the late Joseph G. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was formerly employed by Saga? Foods Dining Services. Surviving in addition to his mother are a sister, Norma Lee DeVault, Frostburg; a brother, Gerald R. Lewis, Cumberland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. T. William Preston. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
NB: grandson of Mary K. Brode
Cumberland Times News; Tuesday, August 7, 1990
(Courtesy of Tabitha Ritchie)
Posted June 15, 2017

LEWIS, George Wilson
 
Keyser - George Wilson "Dike" Lewis, 60, of 99 Chestnut Street, Keyser, died yesterday at Potomac Valley Hospital. Born September 20, 1912, in Eckhart, he was the son of the late Abraham and Martha (Willison) Lewis. He was the manager of the meat department at Reese's-Hackley Grocery Store, Keyser, and a member of the Bedford Road Baptist Church, Cumberland. He was a former resident of South Cumberland. Surviving are his widow, Ilda Ruth (Saville) Lewis; a son, Richard Saville, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Metz, Barton; Mrs. Sandra Minnick, Hyndman, and Mrs. Audrey Moore, Keyser; four brothers, William, Thomas and James Lewis, all of Eckhart, and Edward Lewis, Hyndman and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home by Rev. Harry Light and Rev. E. E. Wright. Interment will be in Asbury Cemetery, Baker, W. VA.
Cumberland Evening Times, 23 June 1973
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie/transcribed by Genie)
Posted November 17, 2012

LEWIS, Howard Lee

Howard Lee Lewis, 76, of Short Gap, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born at Three Churches, W.Va., Mr. Lewis was a son of the late David and Margaret (Pownell) Lewis. He was a retired employee of the Amcelle plant of Celanese Fibers Company. Surviving are his widow, Naomi R. (Cheshire) Lewis; a son, James D. Lewis, Short Gap; five daughters, Mrs. Virginia Nave, RD 3, Bedford, Pa.; Mrs. Mary P. Brown and Mrs. Betty Bartlett, both of Short Gap; Mrs. Katherine Seihl, Oak Hill, W.Va., and Mrs. Georgia Wolfensberger, Hagerstown; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Lewis was a member of Fort Ashby United Methodist Church, the Senior Citizens of the Frankfort District and Cumberland Lodge 245, FO Eagles. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Monday, May 17, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 1, 2017

LEWIS, James

JAMES LEWIS, 65, DIES AT HOME IN DETROIT
Frostburg, Oct. 4 - James Lewis, 65, a former resident of this city, died Sunday at his home in Detroit. He was a son of the late William and Betsy Lewis of Consolidation village. His survivors include his widow, two sons and three daughters, all of Detroit. He also leaves three brothers, Lewis Lewis and George Lewis, of this city; and David Lewis, of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Detroit.
Cumberland Daily News (Allegany Co., MD); Wednesday, October 5, 1938
~Genie
Posted August 2, 2019

John W. Lewis, 70, of Red Hill, on Route 40, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack while on his way home on a C. and W. bus. The bus driver called State Police and Sgt. Harold C. Carl and Trooper George M. Browning took Lewis to Allegany Hospital in the police ambulance. On the way the officers used a resuscitator in an attempt to revive Lewis who was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Dr. Linne H. Corson, deputy county medical examiner, said death was due to a heart attack. Lewis is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary C. Himmelwright Martens Lewis; two stepsons, Joseph Martens, this city; and Sgt. James Martens, United States Army, St. Joseph, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Miss Goldie Martens, Red Hill; and Mrs. Edward Sutton, Cresaptown. Lewis attended the Salvation Army chapel services.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 2, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

Mabel V. Lewis, 74, Corinth, W.Va., died Thursday April 2, 2009, at her home. Born April 15, 1934, in Crellin, she was a daughter of the late John L. and Anna A. Winebrenner Niner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Paul Lewis; one son, Jeffrey E. Lewis; two sisters, Alice Rice and Mary Niner; and one brother, Joe Niner. She was a member of Corinth United Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Dorene L. Lewis, Blacksville, W.Va., and Linda S. Lewis and Michelle L. Lewis, both of Corinth; five brothers, Lester Niner and James Niner, both of Deer Park, Carl Niner, Mtn. Lake Park, Henry Niner, Oakland, and William Niner, Loch Lynn. Friends were received at Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, W.Va., where a service was held on Monday, April 6, with Rev. Ernest D. Metheny officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Apr 9, 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

LEWIS, Mrs. Margaret Shea

Margaret (Shea) Lewis, 85, formerly of 226 Fifth Street NW, passed away January 25 at Barberton Citizens Hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Borden Mines, Md., she lived the last 25 years in Barberton and prior to that, 60 years in Frostburg, Md. She was a former employee of the Kylus Tailoring for eight years and for the William Hiller Tailoring for 15 years and for the J. C. Penney Company for eight years as a tailor. She was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church and the Women's Republican Club of Barberton. She is survived by son James Shea of Wadsworth; daughters, Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Kyle of Norton, and Mrs. Andrew (Evelyn) Maxim of Barberton; stepson, Allen Lewis of Frostburg, Md.; stepdaughters, Mrs. Joseph (Scelena) Brown of Cresaptown, Md., and Mrs. James (Bertha) Hott of Mt. Savage, Md.; 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Hahn Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Lester Flauhaus officiating. Interment, Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to the Lakeview United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Diabetes Association.
Hahn Funeral Home obituary, appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal; she died on 25 Jan 1982 at the age of 85 in Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 7, 2015

LEWIS, Mrs. Margaret Ann Richardson

Mrs. Margaret Ann Lewis, 58, wife of William T. Lewis, Winchester Bridge, died at 1:30 a. m., today, after an illness of two years. A native of Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Richardson. She is survived by her husband and eight children, R. Hilary Lewis, Cumberland; Thomas W. Lewis, Sharpsburg, Md.; Mrs. Karl Ziegler, Cresaptown; Mrs. Tonie L. Shaffer, Gilbert Lewis and Leroy J. Lewis, Winchester Bridge; Dora and Alice Lewis, at home; two brothers, Jacob Richardson, Cresaptown; Thomas Richardson, of Frostburg; two sisters, Mrs. Hilary R. Lancaster, Frostburg; Mrs. Alice B. Yates, Fayette City, Pa., and 16 grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Cresaptown, and was a past chief of the Calanthe Temple, No. 3, Pythian Sisters, Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 9, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 24, 2011

Name: Margaret Eleanora (Clark) Wilhelm Culp Lewis, 88, of Ridgeley, WV
Parents: Bernard M. and Anna (Stuckey) Clark 
DOB: August 8, 1915, in Cumberland, MD 
DOD: Sunday, February 15, 2004, at the Devlin Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, MD 
Spouses: first husband, John A. Wilhelm; second husband, Harry L. Culp; third husband, Oliver Gladwyn Lewis 
Predeceased by: parents; husbands; brothers, Ed, Charles and Richard Clark; her sister, Elizabeth Stogdale 
Survived by: son, George Wilhelm and wife Carlee, Ridgeley, WV; step-sons, Lynn Lewis and wife Linda, Frostburg, MD; Wayne Lewis, Frostburg; step-daughter, Carol Ritter and husband Carl, Springhill, FL; sister, Edna Bradbury, Stafford, VA 
Burial: service at 8 p.m., February 18, 2004, Cumberland, MD; burial on later date at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD 
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
(Posted March 8, 2014

Martha Willison Lewis

Mrs. Martha (Willison) Lewis, 63, wife of Abraham Lewis, formerly of Eckhart and Vindex, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dewey E. Keister, 216 Oak street.  She had been ill six months. Also surviving are seven sons, William, Richmond Hill, N.Y.; John W., Thomas, James, Rudolph and George, all of Eckhart, and Edward, Midlothian; a brother, Thomas; Eckhart; two sisters, Mrs. May Muir and Mrs. Jeanetta Porter, both of Eckhart; a half sister, Mrs. Mary Smith, 25 grandchildren and great grandchild.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Eckhart.
July 24, 1920, The Cumberland Evening Times

LEWIS, Mrs. Mary Jane Savage

Mrs. Mary J. Lewis, 87, formerly of RD 1, Bruceton Mills, W. Va., died yesterday at Cumberland Nursing Home. A native of Friendsville, she was a daughter of the late Preston and Cindy (Fear) Savage, and was the widow of Clyde D. Lewis, who died in 1970.  She was a member of the Brethren Church.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred Windell, Swanton; a son, Ray Lewis, city; and six grandchilren.  The body has been removed to the Carl R. Sprear Funeral Home in Brandonvill, W. Va.
The Cumberland News; Thursday, March 24, 1977
~Genie
Posted July 29, 2011

Mary Lou Lewis, 82, of Bruceton Mills, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at home. She was born March 22, 1928, at Greenville, The daughter of the late Joseph Earl Everly and Nellie Bly Teets Everly Johnson. She was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Joan Schnopp and husband, David, of Bruceton Mills, and Linda Lou Lazzell, of Pisgah; two sons, Albert Earl Lewis and wife, Sheryl, of South Bend, IN, and Timothy Russell Lewis, of Pisgah; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; and a brother Roy Johnson and his wife, Mary, of Bruceton Mills. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Cecil Lewis; and a brother, Bobby L. Everly. Family and friends were received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m Tuesday, June 29, at Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, and from noon - 1 p.m., the time of services today, Wednesday, June 30, at the Pisgah United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Greg Falkenstine, officiating. Inter¬ment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Pisgah Women's Friendship Club in care of Peggy Schnopp.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; June 30, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted August 7, 2010

OAKLAND - Richard Andrew Lewis, 84, of Hoyes Road, Friendsville, formerly of Swallow Falls, died yesterday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, here. A native of Sines, Md., he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Mary Susan (Johnson) Lewis. His wife, Mrs. Icy (Spiker) Lewis, preceded him in death. Mr. Lewis was a retired coal miner and member of Pine Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are five sons, Claude Lewis, Swallow Falls; Howard Lewis, Arlington, Va.; Arthur Lewis, Baltimore; Lawrence Lewis, with whom he resided, Harland Lewis, Swallow Falls; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Zang, Mrs. Daisy Lewis and Mrs. Edna Werdebaugh, all of Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Henry, here; 29 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the John D. Durst Funeral Home from 7 to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pine Grove Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Jonas Sines and the Rev. Donald Matthews. Interment will be in Sines Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. Friday.
SOURCE: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Sept. 1, 1976; page 20.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 25, 2010

LEWIS, Rollin R.
 
Rollin R. Lewis, 82, Columbia, Pa., died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at his home. Born July 10, 1930, in Lead Mine, W.Va., he was a son of the late James and Edna (Blamble) Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dewilla R. (Evans) Lewis, on Sept. 25, 2011; five brothers, Webester, Edison, Roy, Alva, and Cecil Lewis; and two sisters, Mabel Moran and Freda Eye. He was a retired truck driver for Wilson Freight and Yellow Freight companies. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Westwood, N.J. He is survived by two sons, Rodney L. Lewis, Paramus, N.J., and Brian E. Lewis, Dover, Pa.; three brothers, Elbert L. Lewis, Aurora, W.Va., Albert H. Lewis, Kingwood, W.Va., and Rufus J. Lewis, Eglon, W.Va.; one sister, Alma V. Brake, Petersburg, W.Va.; and one grandson. Friends were received at Newman Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was conducted on Saturday, Sept. 1, with the Rev. John Park officiating. Interment was held in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, where military graveside rites were accorded by area veterans' service organizations. Oakland Lodge #192, A.F.&A.M. held a Masonic memorial service last Friday in the funeral home.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept 6, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted October 27, 2012

Rudolph B. Lewis

Eckhart - Rudolph B. Lewis, 50, died yesterday at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, where he had been a patient four months. A native and lifelong resident of Eckhart, he was a son of the late Abraham and Martha (Willison) Lewis. He was a member of Eckhart Baptist Church, Farrady Post 24, American Legion; Moose Lodge 348 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, all of Frostburg, and the Lonaconing Republican Club. Surviving are his wife, Hilda (Leasure) Lewis; a daughter, Mrs. Norma Yonker, Cumberland; four sons, Staff Sgt. Ronald Lewis, Andrews AFB; Sgt. Richard E. Lewis, with the Army in Germany; Bradford L. Lewis, Railroad, Pa., and William R. Lewis at home; a sister, Mrs. Anna Mae Keister, Cumberland; six brothers, Thomas W., William A., James and John L. Lewis, Sr., all of here; George W. Lewis, Keyser, and Edward Lewis, Hundman, and 12 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m  Rev. George W. Hattenfield will officiate and burial will be in Eckhart Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, December 31, 1965
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie)
Posted July 17, 2009

OAKLAND - Samuel Harrison Lewis, 79, of RD 1, Oakland, died yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital, Hagerstown, where he had been a patient one month. Born in Garrett County, November 23, 1882, he was a son of Philip and Lydia Lewis. He is survived by his widow, Bessie A. Lewis; four daughters, Mrs. Ester Hiser, Locust Grove, Cumberland; Mrs. Mable Sisler, Oakland; Mrs. Zorah Zelaya, Washington, and Mrs. Margaret Jennings, Grafton; six sons, Samuel Wayne Lewis, Sherman H. Lewis, with the Army, Frederick H. and Norman S. Lewis, both of Oakland, Claude A. Lewis, Morgantown, W. Va., and Cletus T. Lewis, with the Army, 16 grand-children and four great-grandchildren. A service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Leighton Funeral Home by Rev. Lawrence Sherwood, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Lewis family cemetery, Swallow Falls.
SOURCE: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; September 26, 1961; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 25, 2010

LEWIS, Theodore Taft
 
OAKLAND - Theodore Taft Lewis, 56, of RD 2, Oakland, (Upper Crellin) died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Shaffertown, W. Va., and was the son of the late Daniel and Ina (Lewis) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a retired coal miner and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary (Sines) Lewis, two sons, Theodore M. Lewis, Crellin and Terry A. Lewis, at home; a stepson, Charles W. Ashby, Mt. Lake Park; two sisters, Mrs. Glady Davis, Lake City, Fla. and Mrs. Alice Sines, Greenbelt, Md.; four brothers, Chester lewis, Oakland; Garland Lewis, Norfolk, VA.; Archie Lewis, Cresaptown and Floyd Lewis, Lake City, Fla. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Charles Teets will officiate and interment will be in Garrett County Memorial Gardens.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; July 7, 1969; page 4.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 16, 2013 

LEWIS, Thomas

Funeral services for Thomas Lewis, 48, trainer of racing horses belonging to Police Commissioner William V. Keegan for the past ten years, who died last Thursday in Charles Town, W. Va. Hospital, were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Poling Funeral Home at Buckhannon, W. Va. Burial was in Buckhannon. Mr. Lewis, widely known professional trainer and owner of horses, was also engaged in other business enterprises in Charle Town, his home city. He was a native of Buckhannon and a son of Cyrus B. and Anna Naughton Lewis. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Irene (Eckard) Lewis; a son, Cyrus Patrick Lewis, and three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hough, Fairmont, W. Va.; Mrs. Mamie Higginbotham, Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Maude LaViez, New York City.
Wednesday, September 4, 1946; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 13, 2019

Warren Geary Lewis, 56, husband of Mrs. Rose E. (Weber) Lewis, 921 Silbert Place, died this morning at his home after an illness of five years. Born in Mt. Savage, Mr. Lewis had lived here 21 years and was formerly employed at the Celanese plant. His parents were the late Theo and Ida (Geary) Lewis. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Lewis held membership In Ohr Lodge No. 131, A. F. and A. M. Farrady Post No. 24, American Legion, Frostburg, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In addition to his widow, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Alma E. Werner, R. N., Meyersdale, Pa.; Mrs. Geraldine Beegle, this city and Miss Mary Ann Lewis, at home; a brother, Joseph G. Lewis, Frostburg; three sisters, Misses Lola and Myrtle Lewis and Mrs. Charles Goldsworthy, all of Mt. Savage, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday at 2 p. m. by Rev Hixon T. Bowersox, pastor of St. Paul's Church. Interment will be in Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 17, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

MEYERSDALE, June 2 — Word was received here Sunday of the death of William Lewis at his home in Chicago, Illinois, from tuberculosis. His remains will be brought here tor burial arriving here Wednesday on train No 11. Interment will be made in the Union Cemetery from the depot. He is survived by his wife and two sons. The young widow will be remembered here as Maud Hady, she having lived here during her childhood days. She is a daughter of Mrs. Anna Hady of Large Street. Her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grof, who went to Chicago last week, will accompany her here.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 2, 1925
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2009

LEWIS, William T.

William T. Lewis, 82, of Winchester Road, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Tuesday. He had been in ill health a year. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary Thomas) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a retired employe of the Celanese Corporation and was a member of Cresaptown Methodist Church and the JOUAM of Frostburg. He also was a former member of the Frostburg City and Arion Band. Survivors include four sons, Robert H., city; Gilbert, Cleveland; Thomas, Mt. Savage, and Leroy Lewis, Winchester Road; four daughters, Mrs. Tonie Shaffer, Winchester Road; Mrs. Carl Zigler, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. John Geris, McConnellsburg, Va., and Mrs. William Greenwood,Woodside, Pa.; four brothers, Gomer, Akron; Trubadour, Edward and Ellsworth, all of Winchester Road; two sisters, Mrs. James Morgan, Carlos, and Miss Dora Lewis, Winchester Road; 28 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The body is at the John J. Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, U. S. Route 40 and Braddock Road, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. William M. Balderson. pastor of Cresaptown Methodist Church. Burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 15, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 24, 2011

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