FOLTZ, Charles Eugene
 
Charles Eugene Foltz, 65, Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Friedens, died Dec. 6 in Veterans Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Mercy, Pa. August 13, 1901, a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Foltz. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Beeman Foltz; two sons, Charles Eugene, Jr., and William Frederick; and a daughter, Charlotte Elaine, all of Cleveland. Also surviving are stepchildren Mrs. William Calderoni and Russell J. Saner, all of Cleveland; Mrs. Donnie Lyons, Shanksville, and Mrs. Paul Mitchell, New Centerville. One grandchild and 11 step-grandchildren also survive. Also surviving are three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Park Hay, R.D. 2, Friedens; Mrs. Helen Bittner, Meyersdale; Mrs. Richard A. Davis, Bethel Park; and Fred Foltz, Sharon. Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Friends are being received in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard A.  Davis officiating. Interment will be in Walker Cemetery, Shanksville.
The Somerset Daily American, Friday, December 9, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 7, 2015

Elwood F. Foltz, 57, of 331 Davidson Street, died yesterday at his residence. Born in Listie, Pa., he was a son of the late Joseph W. and Ada (Shaffer) Foltz. He was last employed as a buyer and floor manager at Rosenbaum's. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Susie (Gilpin) Foltz; a sister, Mrs. Mary Alta Humbertson, city, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received from 3 until 5 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m. today and tomorrow from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, July 27, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 27, 2010

FOLTZ, G. Taylor

HAMPSHIRE NEWS -G. Taylor Foltz departed this life Tuesday, November 5, 1912, owing to a complication of diseases. Although he had been in bad health for a long time the end came suddenly at his home. He was born March 13, 1848 and was reared, lived and died near Slanesville. He married Miss Lizzie Shanholtzer of North River Mills, December 17, 1872. Their wedded life was one of unbroken love. He was laid to rest at Matlick cemetery, a number of friends being present to do honor to his memory.
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 5, 2010

FOOTE, Mrs. Gertrude S. Parks

LONACONING - Mrs.Gertrude S. Foote, 64, of Front Street, died yesterday in Williamsport Nursing Home. Born here, she was the daughter of the late David E. Parks and Winifred (Guy) Parks. Her husband, Chester Foote, preceded her in death. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carol L. Jones, Hagerstown; two sons, Robert Foote, Cresaptown; William Foote, here, and five grandchildren. Friends will be receivedat the Eichhorn Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at I p.m. Monday in the funeral home by the Rev. Walter Graham. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, Saturday, May 6, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 29, 2021

FOOTE, John E.

John E Foote, 76, a native of here, died yesterday in the Martinsburg VA Hospital. He was a son of the late William and Catherine (Doyle) Foote. Mr Foote was a member of the Methodist church. He was a veteran of World War I and had served in the 42nd Rainbow Division; and was a member of James P. Love American Legion Post and the Republican Club. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Katberine Freeman of here and Mrs. William Delfer, Braddock, Pa., and a brother, Chester Foote of here. The body will be returned to the Eichhorn Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, August 16, 1971 - pg 16, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 14, 2011

FOOTE, John E.

Abridged - First part same as obit from previous day.
The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. in the funeral home by Rev. Wayne Turner. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Graveside military honors will be conducted by James P. Love Post.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, August 17, 1971 - pg 6, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 14, 2011

FOOTE, Mrs. Katherine Doyle

Mrs. Katherine D. Foote Lonaconing-Mrs. Katherine (Doyle) Foote, 83, wife of the late William Foote, died last night at her home after an illness of several years. A native of Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie (Frazier) Doyle. Mrs. Foote was a member of the Methodist Church the W.S.C. Society of the church and was a charter member of Morning Star Temple No.1 Pythian Sisters. Surviving are four sons, John, James, Robert and Chester Foote all of Lonaconing; three daughters Mrs. Albert Lindgren, New Haven Conn. Mrs. William Dilfer, Braddock, Pa. and Mrs. Katherine Freeman at home a sister, Mrs. Irvin Knippenberg, Duncansville, Pa. 21 grandchildren and 11 great grand-children. The body is at the home, Services will be conducted at First Methodist Church at 2:30 P.M. Monday, Rev. Amos H. Stone pastor will preside and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, February 4, 1950
contributed by Sharon Robertson
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 14, 2011

 

FOOTEN, Edgar Joseph

“Edgar Joseph "Snook" Footen, 84, of 431 Vine St., Westernport, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland.  Born Oct. 28, 1913 in Westernport, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Dunn) Footen.  Mr. Footen retired from the Westvaco Corp. with 25 years of service, having worked in the finishing room.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a life member of Victory Post 155, American Legion, and a member of El Fidel Club.  He was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Westernport.  Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Lorraine (Dunk) Footen; one brother, Thomas Footen, McCoole; and one sister, Thelma Nichols, Westernport.  Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Matthew Riegel officiating.  At Mr. Footen's request, he will be cremated.  Interment will be in the Philos Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.”
“The Cumberland Times” Cumberland, Maryland 14 Dec 1997
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 3, 2009

FOOTEN, Mrs. Elizabeth Cullen

Mrs. Elizabeth Footen, widow of John H. Footen of Frostburg, died at her home at 309 Polk Street last evening, after an illness of four months. She is survived by a brother, Timothy Cullen of Frostburg and the following children: Joseph Footen, Frostburg and James Footen, Mrs. Margaret Settle and Mrs. Mary E Laughlin. The funeral will be held from St. Patrick's Church, Friday morning, with interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, May 21, 1924 - pg 9, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 25, 2011

 

FOOTEN, James

"Barton lost one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens yesterday afternoon when James Footen, 72 years of age, died of what was said to be heart trouble, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Bradley. He was a life-long resident of Barton and a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic church. He leaves two daughters Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Thomas Mowbray, both of Barton: two sons, James and Thomas of Westernport; two sisters, Mrs. John Kelly, Cumberland and Mrs. John Athens of Fairmont, W. Va., and two brothers, Peter of Barton and Thomas of Frostburg."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 15 June 1929
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 13, 2011

FOOTEN, James

Frostburg, Md., Feb. 26 -- James Footen, aged 34 years, 4808 Palmer avenue, Baltimore, died at this home Tuesday following an illness  over a period of one year.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas  Footen, Broadway.  For the past three months his condition has been  serious.  Mr. Footen is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Goodwin Footen and  two daughters, Mary Catherine and Betty, his parents, Mr. and Mrs.  Thomas Footen, this city, one brother, William Footen, Washington, D.  C. and five sisters, Mrs. Frances McGeough, Larchmont, N. Y., Misses  Irene, Cathleen, Genevieve and Mary Footen at home. Mr. Footen was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic church and the  Holy Name Society.  he enlisted in the United States army and was a  member of the 82nd. Division during the World War.  He served one  year in France.  He is a member of a Baltimore Post of the American  Legion. A military funeral will be given him tomorrow morning at St.  Ambrose Catholic Church Baltimore.  Burial will be in that city. -- 
Cumberland Evening Times, 26 February 1930.
Posted August 19, 2009

FOOTEN, James

“Funeral services for James Footen, aged 45, husband of Margaret Footen, who was found dead in the Potomac River near the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad bridge between Piedmont and Westernport, early Monday morning were held at his home, on Hammond Street, Westernport. Wednesday afternoon with interment in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.  Rev. C. K. Welch, pastor of the United Brethran Church, officiated.”
“The Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland Friday, August 01, 1930 Page 30
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 3, 2009

FOOTEN, James A.

James A. Footen, 49, Of 130 Columbia street, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shopman, died at 6 p. m. yesterday at Allegany Hospital, where he had been a patient since June 13. He was unmarried. Mr. Footen is survived by a brother, Joseph Footen, of Frostburg and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Settle, with whom, he resided, and Mrs. John Laughlin. He was a member of Cumberland Aerie;. No. 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles; Henry Hart Post, No. 1411, Veterans of Foreign Wars and of the Holy Name Society. Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday morning at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, with burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, June 24, 1930 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 29, 2011

FOOTEN, John

The funeral of Mr. John Footen, who died at his home on Sunday evening, took place yesterday morning from his late home on McCulloh street. A large number of people from all over the county, especially from Barton, were here to attend and pay their last tribute to his memory. Services were held in St. Michael's Catholic church. Interment was made in St Michael's cemetery.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, June 8, 1911 - pg 8, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 25, 2011
 

Frostburg -- Joseph Footen, Sr., 61, who was last employed by the  Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Company, died yesterday afternoon at his  home, 64 Spring Street.  He had been in failing health several years. A native of Frostburg, Mr. Footen was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.  His parents were the late John H. and Elizabeth  (Cullen) Footen. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Mary Clara Hannon; nine  children, Mrs. Margaret Stollmyer, Staten Island, N. Y.; Mrs. Charles  Colgan and Elizabeth, Kathryn, Thomas, William and Joseph Footen,  Jr., all of Frostburg, and Mrs. Edward Jackson and Miss Dorothy  Footen, both of Washington, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Settle, Baltimore, and Mrs. John Laughlin, Cumberland. A requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St.  Michael's Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, 15 September 1948
Posted August 19, 2009

FOOTEN, Joseph A.

Joseph A. Footen, 202 Maple Street, died this morning in Sacred  Heart Hospital after a short illness. He was an associate engineer with the State Roads Commission. He was a native of Frostburg, son of the late Joseph and Mary  (Hannon) Footen.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church;  Cumberland Council 586, Knights of Columbus; Cumberland Choral  Society; South Cumberland Business and Civic Association. Mr. Footen was well known in this county as a singer. A graduate of Beall High School, he attended Allegany Community  College. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara Meese Footen; nine  children, Joseph Footen, Alexandria, Va.; John Footen, Baltimore;  Daniel Footen, with the Navy; James, Francis and Clarissa, all at  home; Mrs. Mary E. Beck, Riverdale; Mrs. Kathryn A. Banner,  Philadelphia; Mrs. Patricia White, Ridgeley; one brother, Thomas Footen, Hyattsville; six sisters, Mrs. Margaret Stollmeyer, Silver  Spring; Miss Dorothy Footen, Washington; Mrs. Elizabeth O'Donnell,  Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Mary C. Jackson, Oxon Hill; Sister  Maris Stella, Hoboken, N. J., and Mrs. Agnes Colgan, Manassas, Va.;  six grandchildren. The body will be at the Scarpelli Funeral Home tomorrow and  Thursday from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.
Cumberland Evening Times, 23 December 1969
Posted August 19, 2009

A requiem mass for Joseph A. Footen, 52, of 202 Maple Street, who died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, will be celebrated Friday at 11 a. m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg. The Rosary will be recited today al 7:30 p. m. in Ihe funeral home. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow.
Cumberland Evening Times, 24 December 1969
Posted December 26, 2009

FOOTEN, Louise Meese

“Louise M. Footen, 85, of Bartlett Street, Barton, died Monday, Dec. 18, 1995, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland.  Born July 16, 1910, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late William N. Meese and the late Minnie (Clark) Meese.  She also was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Footen, in 1974.  Mrs. Footen was a graduate of Frostburg Normal School and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland.  She taught in the Allegany County School System for 40 years, and was of the Protestant faith.  She was a member of the Barton Senior Citizens; A.A.R.P.; and the National Retired Teachers Association.  Surviving are a sister, Mae Meese, Barton, with whom she resided; two aunts, Marie Clark, Frostburg Heights, and Ella Llewellyn, Moscow, Md.; and one cousin, Viola Hilleary, LaVale.  Friends will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted at the chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Homer Beeman.  Interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills.  Memorials may be directed to the Tri-Towns Rescue Squad.”
 “The Cumberland Times” Cumberland, Maryland 19 Dec 1995
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 3, 2009

FOOTEN, Mrs. Mary C. Hannon

Frostburg -- Mrs. Mary C. Footen, 79, of 3321 12th Street, NE,  Washington, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she was  admitted Wednesday. Mrs. Footen became ill while visiting her sister,  Mrs. Loretta Hannon, here. A native of Barton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary  A. (Martin) Hannon.  Her husband, Joseph A. Footen, preceded her in  death. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and the sodality. Besides Miss Hannon she is survived by six daughters, Miss Dorothy Footen, with whom she resided for the past 13 years; Mrs. Margaret  Stollmyer, Bethesda; Mrs. Edward Jackson, Oxen Hill; Sister Maris  Stella, SFP, Hoboken, N. J., and Mrs. Charles Colgan; Manassas, Va.;  two sons, Joseph Footen, Cumberland, and Thomas Footen, Hyattsville;  another sister, Mrs. Alice Carney, Hyattsville; a brother, Joseph  Hannon, here; 34 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral home where friends will be  received from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p. m. The rosary will be  recited there today at 8:30 p. m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church tomorrow  at 11:30 a. m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. 
Cumberland Evening Times, 13 April 1965
Posted August 19, 2009

FOOTEN, Paul Leo 

BARTON~ “Paul Leo Footen, 83, of Hill Street, Barton, died Monday, Oct. 2, 1995 at Memorial Hospital.  Born May 21, 1912, in Barton, he was the son of the late Peter Footen and Julia (Kelly) Footen.  He also was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Hendricks and two brothers, Tom and James Footen.  He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.  Mr. Footen was a member of Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church, Barton.  He was a retired industrial arts teacher having taught at Oldtown, Fort Hill, Barton and Bruce high schools with 24 years of service.  While at Barton, he was a coach of the Barton High School basketball team.  He was a member of the Allegany County Teacher's Association and the Maryland State Teacher's Association.  He also was a former member and president of the Lonaconing Lions Club.  Surviving are his wife, Catherine (Zentmyer) Footen and one neice, Julia Siehler.  Friends will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church, Barton, on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Father Paul Byrnes officiating.  Interment will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Barton.”
“The Cumberland Times” Cumberland, Maryland 3 October 1995
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 3, 2009

FOOTEN, Thomas B.

"Thomas B. Footen, 71, died, yesterday afternoon at his home, 84 Broadway after a lingering illness of heart trouble. Mr. Footen, a native of Barton, had resided in Frostburg since youth. He retired from coal mining some years ago. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. One son, William J. Footen, Hyattsvllle, and five daughters, Mrs. S. P. McGeough, Larchmont, N. Y., Mrs. John Rash, Fairfield, Connecticut, Irene, Kathleen and Genevieve, at home, survive. He was a brother Mrs. Ella Kelly, Cumberland, and Peter Footen, Baltimore. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Michael's Church, with burial in the parish cemetery. The Holy Name Society will assemble at the home tomorrow at 8:30 p. m. to recite the rosary."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Thu 12 Nov 1936
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted May 14, 2011 

FOOTEN, William J.

BARTON — William J. Footen, 76, of 4326 Claggett Road, Hyattsville, died yesterday at his residence. He was born in Barton, a son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Casey) Footen. He was a retired chemist for the Maryland State Department df Agriculture and was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Footen is survived by his widow, Margaret (Powers) Footen, and four sisters, Mrs. Frank McGeough, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; Mrs. John Rash, Pensacola, Fla.; Mrs. Charles Hoffman, Frostburg, and Mrs. William Ruppert, Cumberland, and a number of nieces and nephews. A service will be conducted at Gacoh's Funeral Home, Hyattsville and interment will be Gate of-Heaven Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, Oct 24, 1969
Posted August 4, 2009

FORD, Mrs. Anna Joyce

Elkins, W.Va., May 11 - Mrs. Anna Joyce Ford, 65, storekeeper and postmistress at Mable, died Saturday night in a local hospital following a several weeks' illness. Mrs. Ford had been in the post office in the community for a dozen years and had operated a store for the past 20 years. She was born in Kingsville, W.VA., the daughter of Edward and Bridget Joyce Ford[sic] and had spent her entire life in Randolph county. She is survived by a sister, Mary Joyce, of Mable, and four brothers: Isaac J. Joyce and Steve B. Joyce, of Elkins; P. V. Joyce, of Mable, and Edward F. Joyce, of Wheeling.
Tuesday, 11 May 1937; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted December 19, 2019

FORD, Cecil Glen 

Cecil Glen Ford, 75, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, formerly of Eglon, died Monday, September 30, 2009, at his home. He was born October II, 1933, in Benbush, a son of the late Thomas Waitman and Mary Sophia Fike Ford. He was an Aurora High School graduate, was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Wiles Ford; four children, Sandra Ann and Steven Blachard, Dianne Kay and Dennis LaForty, Darlene Sue and William Maxwell Jr., and Thomas Glen and Isabel Mendez Ford; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Donald and Anne Ford, Geraldine and John Beckman, Arlene and Doyle Bolyard and Ray and Julia Ford. Services were held Monday, October 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Quinn Shalz Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL was in charge of the arrangements.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Oct 7, 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

FORD, Mrs. Jean Anne Long

"A requiem mass for Mrs. Jean Anne Ford, 20, wife of Harold Saumie Ford, 504 Washington Street, who died yesterday afternoon at her home following an illness of several months, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a. m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.  Mrs. Ford is a graduate of Catholic Girls' Central High School, Class of 1948, and Ursuline Academy Business School. Her parents are George W. and Irene (Daily) Long, 619 North Mechanic Street. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church.  Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Ford leaves a sister, Mrs. Norman F. Geatz, Jr., and two brothers, George, Jr., and Jack Long, all of this city.  The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where the Very Rev. J. Lawrence Kilkenny, pastor of St. Patrick's, will recite the rosary tonight at 8:15."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 20 March 1951
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 16, 2012 

FORD, J.T.

Friday of last week a bad freight wreck occurred at Snowy Creek on the B&O by the track spreading, resulting in the death of the fireman, J.T. Ford of Keyser, hurting other of the crew and killing a great many cattle.
The Piedmont Herald, September 6, 1890
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 31, 2016

FORD, Mrs. Mabel J. Friend
 
FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs. Mabel J. Ford, 81, of 20 Maryland Avenue, Severn, died Tuesday at North Arundel Convalescent Center, Glen Burnie. Born here, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Jennie (Friend) Friend. She was twice married. Her husbands, Foster Rumbaught and Joseph Ford, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Evangeline Glenn, Severn; two brothers, Olin N. Friend, here, and Blaine Friend, Addison, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Wakefield, here; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today. A service will be conducted at the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brian Schofield officiating. Interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Blooming Rose Cemetery Fund.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Thursday, November 21, 1974; page 18.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted December 21, 2013  

FORDYCE, Sp5 Bruce S.

A Fort Hood soldier, Sp 5 Bruce S. Fordyce, 15th Cavalry, was found dead Thursday night in a car parked about three miles west of Killen[??Kileen??] in Hwy 190. Carl Manning R3 made the report to police when he discovered the man in an automobile parked near his home. The cause of death has not yet been determined, according to Fort Hood authorities. Surviving Fordyce are his wife, Mary F. Fordyce, 1902 Wood St., his mother, Mrs. Olive Fordyce, at Euless, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Martha M. Wagner, of Dallas, Texas.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 16, 2017

Martinsburg, Jan 1 - Charles W Foreman, a popular and highly esteemed young B&O brakeman, was instantly killed near Bull Eye bridge about 7 o'clock this morning by No 47 the west bound mail and express train.
Keyser Tribune, January 3, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 12, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Mar. 9 — Mrs. Margaret Burkhart Forespring, 64, widow of Cyrus Forespring, died Monday at her home here. She was born in June, 1880, the daughter of the late Joshua and Elizabeth Flickinger Burkhart. Preceded in death by her husband, she leaves four children, Clarence and Mrs. Henry Housel of Meyersdale, Claude with the Army in Belgium, and Norman at home.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 9, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MEYERSDALE, Aug. 2—Mrs. Sarah Albright Forest, 51, wife of Moses Forest, died Friday night at her home at Meyersdale, R. D., after a short illness. She leaves her husband; four children, Mrs. Dee Imler of Meyersdale, Hazel, at home, Leonard with the Army in New Britain, and Paul with the Army in Italy; one grandchild, and these brothers and sisters; Charles, Lewis, Walter and James of Meyersdale, Mrs. Jessie Valentine of Ridgeley, W. Va., and Clara and Susan Albright of Meyersdale, R. D.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 2, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Ervin R. Forman, 32, of Birmingham, Ohio, died Thursday, March 26, 1998. He was born July 2, 1965, in Norfolk, Ohio, son of Ray and Stella Simpkins Forman. He graduated from Firelands High School and enjoyed four-wheeling and auto mechanics. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Steve Forman of Collins, Ohio, and Charles Forman of Middlebury, IN; paternal grandmother, Agnes For¬man of Kingwood; and maternal grandmother, Ruby Simpkins of Bruceton Mills. Service was held Monday, March 30, at Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vicki Sheppard offi¬ciating. Burial followed in the East View Cemetery, Bruceton Mills. Donations: the donor's favorite charity.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; April 1, 1998
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 14, 2010

FORMAN, Harry

Harry Forman, son of Allan Forman, of Aurora, W Va, died Tuesday at Buckhannon, W. Va., where he was to have graduated in a few days from Wesleyan College. Death came after an operation for appendicitis. His twin sister, Miss Nancy Forman, was also a member of the graduation class. A large delegation, including members of the faculty and students accompanied the remains to Aurora, where interment will be made. The deceased was a nephew of [the] Senator, of Petersburg.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, JUNE 14, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 15, 2010

Mrs. Julia Harding Forrest died February 15 at her home, Meyersdale RD 3. She was born August 4, 1880, in Somerset County, the daughter of Herbert and Amanda (Shultz) Harding. Her husband, J. W. Forrest, preceded her in death. She is survived by the following children: Lloyd Forrest, William Forrest, Mrs. Frank Baer, Meyersdale; Mrs. Paul Landis, Canton, O., and by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis Harding, Meyersdale, and Ira Harding, Berlin, and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Murray and Mrs. Minnie Miller, Meyersdale. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Konhaus Funeral Home. Interment was made in Union Cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, February 24, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PINTO - Helen Merle Fortney, 79, of Orchard Mews Apartments, Pinto, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born May 18, 1919, in Rowlesburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Lola (Macomber) Wiles. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Fortney; and one grandson, Eddie Martin Jr., in 1997. Mrs. Fortney was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Connie Cosner, LaVale, Beverly Perdew and husband, Lee, Canton, OH, Linda Martin and husband, Edward, Cumberland; one sister, Lillian Teets, Elkins, WV; "one brother, Doyle Wiles, Weirton, WV; six grandchildren, Kimberly Violette, Stephens City, VA., Mark Kenney, Fort Ashby, WV, Sheri Parrish, Stow, OH, Lisa Hawkins, Randy Perdew, both of Canton, OH, Mindy Pyles, Charles Town, WV; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, PA, 108 Virginia Ave., on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne R. Turner officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Donald Hooton, Lee Perdew, Dwayne Hawkins, Scott Pyles, Mark Kenneyand Tom Violette. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family
Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD, about Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 13, 2010

FORTNEY, Mrs. Martha Curtis Washington

OLNEY, Md. - Martha Curtis Washington Fortney, 94, of Olney, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Montgomery County General Hospital, Olney. She was born in Charleston, was a graduate of Charleston High School and West Virginia University, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, Md., and was very active in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and the DAR. She was a great-great-great-niece of Charles Washington, the youngest full brother of the first president, George Washington. She was preceded in death by husband, Alton Ree Fortney. Surviving: son, Alton R. "Sonny" Fortney Jr. of Woodstock, Ga.; daughters, Mary Louise Fisk of Rochester, Mich., Martha W. "Bunny" Marshall of Silver Spring, Md.; sister, Dorothy James of Charleston; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Md. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Tri-Towns Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts or to a charity of choice. Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - May 2, 2000 on Page: 2C
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 5, 2015

FORTNEY, Mrs. Martha Curtis Washington

FORTNEY, Martha Curtis Washington - Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri Towns Boy or Girl Scout Organization, or to a charity of your choice. Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. Fortney, 94, of Olney, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died April 25, 2000, in Montgomery County General Hospital, Olney. Correction on survivor: sister, Dorothy James of Charleston.
Charleston Gazette (WV) - May 3, 2000 on Page: P2C
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 5, 2015

FORTNEY, Mrs.Mary Elizabeth Burke

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Bethlehem church, for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fortney, 59, who died at her home in Howesville, Friday, following a short illness. She was a daughter of Jesse and Harriet Turner Burke. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Flossie McIntee, of Star City; Mrs. Alice Smith of Howesville, and Carl Fortney, Homer Fortney, Gay fortney and Kenneth fortney of Howesville section.
Tuesday, December 6, 1938; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted August 17, 2019

FORTWANGLER, Mrs. Ella Mary Swauger

Mrs. Ella Mary Fortwangler, 49, wife of John H. Fortwangler, of Cumberland and a Bedford County native, died suddenly of a heart attack at 5 p. m. Monday while watching the races at Fairgo. Members of the family said Mrs. Fortwangler and her son were in the grandstand watching the fifth race when the attack occurred. Calls for a physician were made over the public address system but apparently none were on the grounds. Mrs. Fortwangler died before a doctor arrived from Cumberland. She was a member of the Reformed church. Surviving besides her husband are four children, Richard George, Cumberland; Mrs. Louis Aldridge, at home; Corp. Jack P. George, Camp Shelby, Miss.; Pvt. Robert P. George. Keesler Field, Miss.; three brothers. Elmer E. Swauger, Akron, O.; Stanley and Bruce Swauger, both of Cumberland; and one sister, Mrs. Anna A. Diehl, Wiley Ford, W. Va. Mrs. Fortwangler was a native of Bedford county and was a daughter of the late Fred W. and Mary Ellen Swauger.
The Bedford Gazette, October 1, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

FORTWANGLER,  John Henry
 
HYNDMAN – John Henry (Pop George) Fortwangler, 69, formerly of Cumberland, died Monday at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia. Born Oct. 14, 1894, he was the son of the late Andrew K. and Julia (Dooley) Fortwangler, and was a member of the United Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World War I and belonged to the F.O Eagles in Cumberland and the VFW of Norwood, Pa., where he resided the last several years. He is survived by three step-sons, Robert and Jack George, Norwood; Richard George, Cumberland; a step-daughter, Mrs. Olive Aldridge, Cumberland; three sisters, Miss Margaret Fortwangler, Mrs. Julia Augustine, and Mrs. Mary Augustine, all of Pittsburgh; a brother, Joseph Fortwangler, Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Zeigler Funeral Home by Rev. John Klindt. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 27, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Anna Catherine Foster, 90, widow of John Foster, formerly of Frostburg, died yesterday in Allegany County Infirmary, Cumberland. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hamill, Frostburg, and Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, Frostburg. Rites will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. from the Hafer Funeral Home by Rev. Harold R. Stoudt, pastor of  St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Zion Evangelical Reformed Church Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 11, 1950
[Anna's (Kate's) maiden name was Gerlach.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2009

FOSTER, Mrs. Florence Ternent
 
WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Florence Foster, 83, of Westernport, died yesterday after a long illness. Born at Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Crowe) Ternent. Her husband, Frank Foster, preceded her in death. Mrs. Foster was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Piedmont, and the Susanah Wesley Bible Class. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John Kelley, Westernport, and Mrs. Holmes Haywood, Piedmont; two sons, Frank C. Foster, Piedmont, and George G. Foster, LaVale; three sisters, Mrs. Mahala Grindle, Westernport; and Mrs. William Crowe and Mrs. John Johnson, both of Lonaconing; nine grandchildren and eighl great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Sumner Sawyers, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 15, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 28, 2016

FOSTER, Frank R.

WESTERNPORT—Frank R. Foster, 78, died last night at his home, 312 Spruce Street, following an illness of two months. A native of Parkersburg, W. Va., Mr. Foster was a son of the late Charles H. and Mary (Kookem) Foster. He had lived here most of his life, and was employed at the Luke plant of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company for 53 years. He retired 16 months ago after working as a screen operator for 19 years. Mr. Foster was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Piedmont, and of Blackhawk Tribe 131, Improved Order of Red Men. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Florence (Ternent) Foster; two sons, Glenn Foster, at home, and Frank C. Foster, Piedmont; two daughters, Mrs. John Kelly, Westernport, and Mrs. Hazel Haywood, Piedmont; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Hood, Piedmont, and Mrs. Lily Lydy, New Kensington, Pa., and five grandchildren. The body is at the home where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. with Rev. O. Clarence Mitchell, pastor of Piedmont Trinity Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, July 17, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 21, 2013

FOSTER, Hannah

Bloomington - Mrs. Hannah Foster, mother of a well known lady of Garrett, Mrs. Eva Riggs, who was formerly a teacher in the public school of this place died at Swanton on Monday and was buried at Deer Park on Wednesday.
The Piedmont Herald, May 11, 1889
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 31, 2016

FOSTER, Hannah

Mrs. Eva Riggs of New York City, is back in Garrett visiting her friends. Mr. Foster, her father, has discontinued housekeeping since the death of his wife and will move to Buffalo, N.Y.
The Piedmont Herald, June 1, 1889
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 31, 2016

FOSTER, J.F. Charles

Mr. J.F. Foster, an aged citizen of Westernport, departed this life February 16, 1903 after a painful illness of dropsy, aged 65 years. He is survived by a widow, two married daughters, and one son, Mr. Frank Foster. The funeral took place Tuesday from the Piedmont M.E. Church, the pastor Rev. E.T. Mowbray officiating. Interment was in Philos Cemetery. Mr. E.V. Hume of Hume & Co. was the undertaker.
The Piedmont Herald, February 20, 1903
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 31, 2016

FOSTER, John

John Foster died Friday, following a long illness, aged 29. He is survived by one brother, Frank, and two sisters, Mrs. William Lidy and Mrs. Flora Hood, all of Westernport.
Published Monday, October 2, 1916 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 2, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 12, 2015

Frostburg, Md., April 26 - John Jacob Foster, 72, well known citizen, died at 12 noon today at his home, Mechanic and Water streets, of heart trouble. He was a pioneer saddler and harness-maker and was employed for years with the F. C. Beall Hardware Company, and later with the late Robert Shearer, Cumberland. In recent years he conducted a harness shop here. He was a skilled worker in leather. He was also active in fraternal circles serving in various offices in Frostburg Lodge of Odd Fellows and as master of exchequer of  Frostburg Lodge 88, Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kate Foster. There are no immediate relatives living.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 26, 1930 
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2009

FOSTER, Mrs. Mary Susan Kooken

Lonaconing, Md., Sept. 20 -- Mrs. Mary Susan Foster, who died in Westernport last Tuesday, was interred in Philos cemetery Thursday. Mrs. Foster was 61 years old and a native of Westernport. Her Maiden name was Kooken. She was a sister of Isaac H. Kooken, of Westernport. She is survived by four children.
Published Monday, September 20, 1909 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 6, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 8, 2015

FOUNDLAND, Arthur

Bloomington - Mr Arthur Foundland died at the home of Mr William Somerville of old age. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, internment in Laurel Hill cemetery on Tuesday.
Friday 17 April 1891; Piedmont (WV) Herald
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted October 26, 2019

Robert N. Fout, aged 82 years died at 5:30 pm Thursday after an illness of about six weeks.  He had been in the best of health, but fell and injured himself, from which he did not recover.  He lived at Purgittsville.  His wife preceded him to the grave five years ago.  He is survived by two sons, Calvin and O. L. Fout of Purgittsville, one daughter, Mrs. George Ludwig of Keyser; Mrs. Robert L. Fisher, Mrs. Willis C. Pollock and Mrs. Raymond K. Lewis, all of Keyser, are granddaughters.  The funeral was held at 2 PM today.  Burial was in the home burying ground.  -Keyser News
Moorefield Examiner, March 16, 1922
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

FOUT, Mrs. Susan Fout

Mrs. Susan Fout, aged 83 years, wife of the late Henry Fout, died Friday June 14, 1912, at her home near Maysville, Grant County. The funeral took place Sunday at Mt. Carmel Church, and interment followed in the cemetery there. H. S. Thompson of Keyser, prepared the body for burial. The children surviving are: Rev. H. H. Fout, of Fostoria, Ohio; Jun. W. Fout and D. O. Fout at he the old home place Mrs. Geo. M. Dean, of Dayton, Va.., Mrs. D. K. Hughes of Keyser, Mrs. Jacob Cosner, Lahmanville, and Mrs. Marshall Rexwood, of Highland County, Va.
Keyser Tribune, June 21, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 13, 2010

Elizabeth Fox, 73, of 150 S. Ninth St., died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at her home. She was born Mar. 9, 1903, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eliza Jaynes O'Brien. She was a lifelong resident of Connellsville and had been the operator of the cafeteria at the Connellsville Sportswear Company for a number of years. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. William (Ruth) Stillwagon, Mrs. Dorothy Riggar, Mrs. Margaret Courtney, all of Connellsville, and Mrs. Mundon (Emma) Shoemaker of South Connellsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl L. Fox, in 1969; two sisters, Mary and Catherine O'Brien, and one brother, Charles "Pete" O'Brien.
Monday, October 25, 1976, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 21, 2009

FOY, Mrs. Daisy McKenzie

Mrs. Daisy Foy, 53, died in Meyersdale Community Hospital Saturday after an illness of a year. She was a native of Meyersdale. Survivors include four children, Carl and Bernard Wilhelm of Meyersdale, Mrs. Sylvia Mazer of Rockwood, and Mrs. Helen McKenzie of Frostburg; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Steinly of Meyersdale, and six grandchildren.
Tuesday, May 4, 1954, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
[Daisy's maiden name was McKenzie.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009

FOYE, Mrs. Mary Ann Bradley

Lonaconing, Md., Sept. 12—Mrs Mary Ann Foye, 75, widow of Leander Foye, died last night at 6:40 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs Harrison Davis, Furnace Street.  Mrs. Foye was stricken Sunday with a cerebral hemorrhage, while attending church and never regained consciousness.  A native of Barton, she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Bradley. Two years ago she came to make her home with her daughter.  Her husband died  nine years ago. She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church and of Barton Chapter, Daughters of America.  Other surviving children are: Miss Helen Foye, Cumberland; Nila and Benjamin Foye, Lonaconing.  She also leaves eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  She was a sister of John Bradley of Washington, D.C.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, September 12, 1940 - pg 13, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 20, 2015

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