BROADWATER, Mrs. Alice LaRue

Alice "Allie" Broadwater, 76, of New Creek, formerly of Stoney Run Road, Westernport, Md., died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home. Born September 9, 1926, in Morgantown, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Emerson R. and Edna R. (Downey) LaRue. Her husband, Darius Broadwater, in 1989, and a son, Darius S. Broadwater, in 1949, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Broadwater was a homemaker. She was a member of Westernport Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two daughters, Linda B. Whitlock and husband Bill of Keyser, Brenda B. Crowe and husband Don of Dodgeville, Wis.; one sister, Dixie Berry of Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home; two grandchildren, Donnie Crowe and Alicia Crowe, both of Dodgeville. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ervin Huston and Rev. William Shimer officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: WWaltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - November 25, 2002
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 4, 2015

BROADWATER, Miss Almeda

FROSTBURG — Almeda “Billie” Broadwater, 74, of Frostburg, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born Oct. 25, 1929 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Manley and Eva (Rosenberger) Broadwater. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Eileen Thomas. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Surviving are four brothers, Hubert Broadwater, Baltimore, Ronald Broadwater and wife Joanne, Frostburg, James Broadwater, Humboldt, Ariz. and Vernon Broadwater and wife, Juanita, Laurel; and two sisters, Veronica Norris and husband James, Ithaca, Mich. and Mary Lee Mull and husband, Donald, Spring Valley, Ariz. There will be no visitation. Services will be private. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Friends Aware, 1601 Holland St., Cumberland, MD 21502. Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg is in charge of arrangements. 
Friday, Dec. 19, 2003; Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Maryland
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 8, 2014

BROADWATER, Amos

The Venerable Amos Broadwater, Garrett County's Oldest Citizen, Passes Away.
HE WAS BORN ON AUGUST 9, 1804 ~ And Died on Saturday Last at the Home of His Son Near New Germany - Father of Twelve Children.
The venerable Amos Broadwater, olded citizen of Garrett county, died at the residence of his son near New Germany, on Saturday last, having reached the remarkable age of ninety-seven years, four months and six days. The cause of Mr. Broadwater's death is presumed to have been a general breakdown of his system owing to his age. He was the son of Charles and Rebecca Broadwater; was born in Loudon county, Va., and moved with his parents to Allegany county in 1807, and to the place where he died in 1824, at that time a dense wilderness stretching from Fort Cumberland on the East to Fort Duquense, or Pittsburgh, on the West. The most remote ancestor of Amos Broadwater was Cornelius Broadwater, who was born in England, emigrating to this country in 1804. CHarles Broadwater, the son, served in the war with Great Britain in 1812. He was one of the "Old Defenders" of Baltimore, and died in the year 1859, aged 81 years.The funeral of the deceased took place on Monday, the services being held at the New Germany Methodist Episcopal church and were in charge of the pastor. An immense crowd of relatives and friends were in attendance.
19 December 1901; The Republican (Oakland, Garrett Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted January 5, 2018

BROADWATER, Arthur

GRANTSVILLE — Arthur Broadwater, 75, of New Germany died Saturday in Meyersdale (Pa.) Community. Hospital. A lifelong resident of Garrett County, he was a son of the late George W. and Martha (Duckworth) Broadwater. He was a retired farmer and a member of Trinity Reformed Church of New Germany. He is survived by five sons. Elwood Broadwater, Coland, Ohio; Arlie Broadwater, Clarksville, Md.; Dale Broadwater, Glen Burnie; Harry Broadwater, at home, and Elmer Broadwater, Grantsville; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Barr, Pasadena, Md.; a brother, Everett Broadwater, Roscoe, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Lula Glotfelty, McHenry; 20 grandchildren and three; great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. at Trinity Reformed Church by Rev. Paul Westcoat, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home and will be taken to the church tomorrow at noon.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 17, 1958 - pg 6, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 17, 2011

BROADWATER, Ashford Thomas

Never Regained Consciousness ~ Mr. Broadwater Died at the Hospital at 8 o'clock. ~ Was a Brutal Assault.
George and Lester Warnick, Two of the Men Alleged to Have Committed the Assault, Have Been Arrested and are in Jail at Oakland.
Mr. A. D.[sic] Broadwater, the man who was brought here on Tuesday from near Piedmont, and placed in the Western Maryland hospital, suffering with a fractured skull, died Wednesday morning without gaining consciousness. Mr. Broadwater and George Warnick and his sons, Lester and William, were witnesses in a law suit at Oakland on Monday. When they returned to Bond, near Piedmont, where they all resided, it is alleged the Warnicks assaulted Broadwater with the result stated. Two of the Warnicks, George and Lester, have been arrested and are in jail at Oakland. Will Warnick, has not yet been apprehended. Mr. Broadwater leaves a wife and four children. He was about 52 years of age and was employed as night watchman at the Bond lumber plant at Bond. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Butler. Mrs. Broadwater remained with her husband until the end came. She took the body to Piedmant Wednesday night.
Thursday, September 24, 1908; The Cumberland (MD) Alleganian, Pg. 6, Col. 5
~Genie
Posted January 5, 2018

BROADWATER, Cecil W.
 
Cecil W. Broadwater, 59, of Davidson Street, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. Born in Avilton, he was a son of the late John Broadwater and Isabella (Knox) Broadwater. Mr. Broadwater was a self-employed truck driver. His wife was the late Mary L. (House) Broadwater. Survivors include one brother, Glenn C. Broadwater, Lonaconing; four sisters, Mrs. Naomi L. McKenzie, Lonaconing; Mrs. Clara V. Haberlein, Eckhart; Mrs. Elsie E. Weimer, Frostburg; Mrs. Ethel McKenzie, Milcroft, Pa., and a number of nephews and nieces. Friends will be received at the Kight Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times, October 19, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2014

BROADWATER, Charles C.

Charles C. Broadwater died at his home in Barton, Allegany County, Sunday morning at 12.20 o'clock, at the advanced age of 87 years. His dreath has[sic] due to paralysis. The deceased had resided all his life in Garrett county until five years ago when he removed to Barton. The funeral took place Tuesday fromn the M. E. church, and the remains were buried at Laurel Hill cemetery.
18 November 1897; The Republican (Oakland, Garrett Co., MD) newspapers.com clip
~Genie
Posted January 5, 2018

BROADWATER, Mrs. Dorcas Ellen Broadwater

Grantsville, Md., June 30 — Mrs. Dorcas Ellen Broadwater 67, wife of Harvey Broadwater, died early Sunday at her home at Fairview. She was a daughter of Edward and Sarah (Wheitzell) Broadwater. Four sons and five daughters survive. They are: James, Jackson, Albert and Edward Broadwater, near Fairview; Mrs. Thomas Wilt, Westernport; Mrs. Irvin Hare, Deer Park; Mrs. Jerry Durst, Negro Mountain; Mrs. Floyd Rounds, Fairview, and Ona Broadwater, at home. Also surviving are one twin brother, Mortimer Broadwater, Swallow Falls, and the following sisters: Mrs. Cornelius Smith, near Lonaconing; Mrs. Allen Wilt, near Swanton; Mrs. Steven Wilt, Fairview, and Mrs. Joseph Bittinger, who resides in Ohio. Mrs. Broadwater united with the Fairview Mennonite Church last summer.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 20, 1939
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 28, 2011 

BROADWATER, Mrs. Dorothy Jean Merbaugh

BARTON, Md. - Dorothy Jean Broadwater, 65, of 18601 Takoma Dr., Barton, and Maybury Lane, Deep Creek Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, Md. Born in Lonaconing, Md., Sept. 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William Fisher Merrbaugh and Annie Bella (Nicol) Merrbaugh. Broadwater was a 1953 graduate of Central High School in Lonaconing and attended Catherman's Business School in Cumberland. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Cumberland Cement and Supply. Broadwater was a Methodist by faith and a member of Bethlehem Chapter #14 Order of Eastern Star. The love of her life, though, was her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Eldred Broadwater; two sons, David Broadwater, and his wife, Rachel of Barton and Gregory Broadwater and his wife, Kathleen; two sisters, Catherine Deutsch and husband Don of Suttersville, P.A., Leona Lashbaugh and husband Harold of Lonaconing; five grandchildren, Andrew, Stephanie, Hunter, Anna, and McKenna Broadwater; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold Lynn "Jim" Broadwater and wife Norma Lee, Dolores Curley and husband Charles, Clyde R. Broadwater, Kenneth J. Broadwater and wife Virginia, Dr. Ronald L. Broadwater and wife Eleanor, and Gary Broadwater. The family will receive friends at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM on Saturday, with Father Paul Byrnes officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Hartman, Tom Braithwaite, Allen Pysell, Ben Smith, Andrew Broadwater, Stephanie Broadwater, Hunter Broadwater, Anna Broadwater and McKenna Broadwater. Active pallbearers will be Wayne Kirk, Kenny Lancaster, Mark Grindle, Billy Deutsch, Joe Lewis, Greg Nicol, Jeff Blake and Steve Vinci. In lieu of flowers, and because of Jean's love for her grandchildren's involvement in sports, memorial contributions may be made to George's Creek Soccer C/O Steve Amann 483 Walnut St., Westernport, MD 21562. At the conclusion of Mrs. Broadwater's graveside service, her sons, at David's home at 18516 Takoma Drive, Barton, MD, will receive friends and relatives.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - September 7, 2001
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 2, 2015

BROADWATER, Eldred A.

BARTON - Eldred A. Broadwater, 73, of 18601 Takoma Drive, Barton, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Braddock Hospital, Cumberland. Born March 25, 1935, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Reuben and Ethel (Broadwater) Broadwater. His first wife, Dorothy J. (Merrbaugh) Broadwater; and a brother, Vernon Broadwater, also preceded him in death. Mr. Broadwater was retired from Westvaco Corp., with 45 years of service, having been the Outside Department Superintendent. He was a member of the Barton United Methodist, a member of Georges Creek Valley Lodge 161 A.F. & A.M., a 40-year member of Ali Ghan Shrine Club, a former member of the Barton Hose Co., a member of the Frostburg Museum Association and an active member of the Georges Creek Senior Citizens. He was also the Trial Magistrate in Barton for many years. He leaves behind his second wife, Mary Jane (McDonald) Stanley Broadwater; his sons and grandchildren, David Broadwater and wife Rachel and their children, Andrew and Stephanie of Barton, Gregory Broadwater and wife Kathleen and their children, Hunter, Anna and McKenna of Rawlings. He is also survived by one sister, Delores Curley and husband Charles of College Park; five brothers, Harold Lynn "Jim" Broadwater and wife Norma Lee of Westernport, Clyde R. Broadwater and special friend Marlene Sutherland of Barton, Kenneth J. Broadwater and wife Virginia of Potomac, Dr. Ronald L. Broadwater and wife Eleanor of Timonium, and Gary Broadwater of Antioch, W.Va. The family will receive friends at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, on Thursday, July 3 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Barton United Methodist Church on Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harry Coleman and Father Paul Byrnes officiating. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Barton United Methodist Church, Barton, MD 21521, or Frostburg Mountain Thunder Girls Softball, c/o Duane Miller, 347 Grandview Drive, Frostburg, MD 21532.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - July 3, 2008
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 9, 2015

BROADWATER Eldred A.

BARTON — Services for Eldred A. Broadwater, 73, of 18601 Takoma Drive, Barton, will be conducted at the Barton United Methodist Church Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harry Coleman and Father Paul Byrnes officiating. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - July 3, 2008
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 9, 2015

BROADWATER, Mrs. Elmedia Garlitz

AVILTON — Mrs. Elmedia Broadwater, 83, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Born in Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Martha (McKenzie) Garlitz. Her husband, Peter Broadwater, died in 1955. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, and the Arch Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Surviving are two sons, Manley Broadwater, Tucson, Ariz., and Dennis Broadwater, Cumberland; nine daughters, Mrs. Mary Warnick, Barton; Mrs. Lucy Loraditch, Cumberland; Mrs. Mae Durst, Mrs. Jean Rand and Mrs. Wilda Loraditch, all of California; Mrs. Nora Warnick, Detroit; Mrs. Margaret Thomas, Piedmont; Mrs. Louvina Kamp, RD Lonaconing, and Mrs. Louise Bailley, Washington, D. C.; 62 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a. m. at St. Ann's Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, will be Ronald Broadwater, Edward Warnick, Gail Kamp, Freddy Broadwater, Bernard Loraditch and William Thomas. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 5, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BROADWATER, Mrs. Eva Ellen Metts

Eva Ellen Broadwater, 80, of Merritt Island, Florida, formerly of Green St., Westernport, died Monday, February 25, 2002 at Merritt Island. Born in Pennsylvania on January 3, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Anna Mae (Poland) Metts. Her husband, Carl Broadwater in 1995, and a sister, Lucy Smith also preceded her in death. Mrs. Broadwater was a homemaker, and Methodist by faith. Surviving is a daughter, Helen Maine of Merritt Island, FL., three brothers, Richard Metts of Monaca, PA., Marvin Metts of Midland, Clifton Metts of St. Augustine, FL., one sister, Dorothy Crawford of Lonaconing, two grandchildren, Teri Borzner of Edgewater, FL., Douglas Allamong of Merritt Island, FL., one great grandchild, J.C. Borzner, and three step-grandchildren, Gary, Greg, and Glenn Maine. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be conducted at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills, on Friday, March 1st at 11:00 AM, with Rev. John Park officiating. Boal Funeral Home, Westernport is in charge of arrangements.
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2002 in THE CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 28, 2015
 

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Eva G. Broadwater, 70, of RD 2, Frostburg, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Miners Hospital. Born at Finzel, she was daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Warner) Rosenberger. Mrs. Broadwater was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are four daughters Miss Almeda Broadwater, at home; Mrs. Eileen Thomas, RD 2, Frostburg, and Mrs. Veronica Norris and Mrs. Mary Lee Mull both of Ithaca, Mich.; four sons, Hubert, Baltimore; Ronald, Frostburg; James, Tucson, Ariz., and Vernon Broadwater, Laurel; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Meese, Cohocton, N.Y.; a brother, Elmer Rosenberger, Finzel; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, March 12, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
(Posted June 4, 2010)

State and county officers today sought two girls, passengers in the car that struck and killed a young married couple late last night on the McMullen Highway, near the Celanese plant. Arrangements for an inquest were held up, pending the appearance of the two witnesses. State's Attorney Morgan C. Harris said the girls apparently became frightened and fled, after the car of John Henry Davis, Jr., 23, of Bowling Green, had crashed into George E. Broadwater, 30, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Margaret Broadwater, 28, of Potomac Park. "The girls will not be prosecuted," Corporal Thomas A. Currie, of the State Police, said this morning, "but we need their testimony at the inquest." The driver of a car in such accidents is never called to testify at an inquest. Corporal Currie, who arrived at the scene of the mishap a few minutes after Broadwater and his wife were hurled from the highway, reported that Davis' car passed the Celanese plant gates at terrific speed "between 70 and 80 miles an hour." The accident occurred approximately 500 yards from the plant, and within 200 yards of the home of the victims. The state officer said he and Celanese police commented on the excessive speed of the car when it passed the plant gates. Corporal Currie started for Cumberland a few minutes later and found Davis in his badly damaged car at the crest of a hill, about one-third of a mile from the point where the coup!e were killed. The right front wheel was broken, the fender crushed and the windshield and front headlight shattered, according to the officer. Davis was still in the car and admitted that he that he had struck the couple, Corporal Currie said. While the officer went back to search for the bodies, the two girls who were with Davis disappeared and probably were picked up by a passing motorist. Davis was quoted by police as saying he did not know the girls and that he "picked them up" at the Walkathon, along the National Highway, six miles west of this city. His car was headed toward Cumberland at the time of the accident. Davis was taken to the county jail by Corporal Currie, Deputy Sheriff Edgar M. Lewis and Corporal James O. Shockley. Dr. George P. Paulman, county coroner, assisted in the investigation. The death car driver is held without bond, pending the outcome of the inquest. Corporal Currie said Mr. and Mrs. Broadwater, both employed at the Celanese plant, finished work at 11 p. m. and walked to the nearby roadhouse of Calton Newman, where they had their pay checks cashed and immediately started to walk to their home on the opposite side of the highway and a few hundred yards away. They had crossed the road and were walking on the right shoulder when they were run down from the rear. Mrs. Broadwater was thrown more than 20 feet from the road. Both of her legs were severed above the ankles from the force of the impact, her skull was crushed and her body badly cut and bruised. Her husband was hurled several feet from the road, and his skull fractured. Both were instantly killed, police said. Money from their pockets was scattered over the roadway. Davis told officers that he was traveling "about 20 miles an hour" and failed to see the couple until his car was a few feet from them, and he was unable to avoid them. Davis is also a Celanese employe. The bodies will remain at the Hafer chapel until Saturday evening when they will be taken to the home of Mr. Broadwater's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Broadwater, near New Germany, Garrett county, Maryland. Double funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany, with interment in the church cemetery. Two children, Alleene and Marvin, survive. Other survivors of Mr. Broadwater, besides his parents, are two sisters, Mrs. Clinton Michael and Mrs. Austin Michael, both of Barton, and a brother, Gorman Broadwater, Bond. Other survivors of Mrs. Broadwater are her father, Andrew McKenzie, Avilton; three brothers, Frances McKenzie, Avilton; Bernard and William, both of McMullen highway; four sisters, Mrs. Albert Green, Barton; Mrs. Norman McLuckie, this city; Mrs. George Ross, Avilton, and Miss Nora McKenzie, McMullen highway.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 1, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 5, 2011

BROADWATER, Mrs. Gertrude Jane O'Haver

Mrs. Gertrude Jane Broadwater, 76, formerly of Cumberland, died yesterday in the Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. A native of Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Albert O’Haver and Nellie J. O’Haver. Surviving are her husband, Albert S. Broadwater; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Fairgrieve, Moscow; Mrs. Virginia McKenzie, Finzel; Mrs. Alma Bowman, Mount Savage; Mrs. Shirley Roby, address unknown; three sons, John Broadwater, Baltimore; William Broadwater, Ellerslie; Raymond Broadwater, Mount Savage; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Crabtree, Keyser, W. Va., a brother, Leo O’Haver, Rawlings, and 26 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, Lonaconing, today from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, Wednesday, September 20, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 2, 2015

SALISBURY, Pa. - Mrs. Gertrude V. Broadwater, 73, wife of William Broadwater, Boynton, died Monday in Baltimore. A native of Southhampton Township, Somerset County, she was born May 2, 1893, a daughter of the late William H. and Ellen (Grove) Bittner. Mrs. Broadwater was a member of' the Boynton Church of God. Twice married, her first husband, Russell C. Walker, preceded her in death. Besides her second husband she is survived by three sons, William R. and. Paul Walker, Boynton, and John A. Walker, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Schrock, Salisbury; Mrs. Jane Barnhart, Baltimore, and Mrs. Anna Belle Christner, Frostburg; a brother, Calvin Bittner, Boynton; a sister, Mrs. Nora Thompson, Boynton; 11 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where a service will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Ace, pastor of the Boynton Church of God, will officiate, and interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury.   
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 11, 1967     
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BROADWATER, Gilbert

"Union Veteran Dead--
Gilbert Broadwater, 87 years old, who served in the Union Army from 1861 to 1865 in Company D., Second Maryland Infantry, was found dead in bed at his home at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning.  Mr. Broadwater had been confined to his bed for about a year and death was due to senile decay.  From Barton about 100 or more men went to the Union Army.  He is the last survivor with one execption, Hon. Hames Campbell, former member of the Maryland General Assembly, now a doorkeeper of the House of Representatives at Washington, who is still active.  Mr. Broadwater was a blacksmith in his active days.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Broadwater, two sons, Howard and Albert, of Akron, Ohio, and two daughters, Irene and Myra, at home.  The funeral was held at the Methodist Eposcipal Church Thursday aat 2 p.m., Rev. Paul Harris officiating.  Interment was at Allegany Cemetery, Frostburg."
The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 3 Aug 1928
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted March 17, 2012

Name: Guy Emerson Broadwater, 80, of 190 Deere Rd., Accident, MD 
Parents: Chauncey and Clara (Stark) Broadwater 
DOB: July 20, 1923, in Bittinger, MD 
DOD: Monday, July 12, 2004, at V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV 
Spouse: Marjorie (Brobst) Broadwater 
Military: U.S. Army Veteran of WW II 
Predeceased by: parents; wife 
Survived by: daughter, Patricia Troeder, Summersville, SC; son, Gary Broadwater, Accident; brother, Roy Broadwater, Lexington, KY; sisters, Ethelene Durst and Hazel Klotz, both of Grantsville 
Burial: Cremation 
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2014 

BROADWATER, Gustavus

Gustavus Broadwater, son of the venerable Wiliam Broadwater, of Grantsville, died on last Thursday morning at the residence of his brother Gilead Broadwater, near the above place. The deceased has for some years suffered with a cancer on his face, which recently moved downward and affected his throat. His funeral took place on Sunday. He was unmarried and leaves besides his father, three brothers, namel, Gilead, Noah and Sanford, all of whom reside at or near Grantsville.
17 October 1901; The Republican (Oakland, Garrett Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted January 5, 2018

BROADWATER, Gustavus

Gustavus A. Broadwater was born September 24, 1845, in Garrett county, Md., and departed this life October 10, 1901, aged 56 years and 16 days. On last Friday morning one week, he professed faith in Christ and expresssed his desire to unite with the Methodist Episcopal church, the church to which his father now belongs and the one from which his mother took her transit to Glory several years in his advance. He was received, then he requested the Communion, which was administered to him in company of his father and brother Gilead, his wife and daughter, his sister, Mrs. Augustine, and a friend, Miss Maust. He spoke fully and freely with respect to his future hope. He also spoke at another time that he was not concerned about the things of this world, but was looking forward to the end. He also said as he neared life's close, as he spoke to his brother: "We have had our troubles here, but I am going to a better place than this." All was well seemingly as his friends went down into the Valley of the Shadow with him. He was conscious at 11 a.m. and though unable to articulate sentences he signaled he was resigned to his fate. Brother Broadwater quit this life of suffering while the clock stuck one. He gave up his house of clay, passed into the beyond from us. ~ E. C. Bedford
31 October 1901; The Republican (Oakland, Garrett Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted January 5, 2018

Harman G. Broadwater

Westernport - Harman G. Broadwater, 88, of RD 1, here, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient 10 days. Born in Barton, he was a son of the late Mortimer and Lucinda (Magruder) Broadwater. He was a retired farmer, and was a member of the Dunkard Brethren Church of Savage River.  His wife, Mrs. Harriett (Bittinger) Broadwater, preceded him in death in 1958. He is survived by five sons, Howard Broadwater and Grover Broadwater, both of LaVale; Edward Broadwater, Hampton, Va.; Herbert Broadwater, Baltimore, and Robert Broadwater, here; 11 daughters, Miss Minnie Broadwater, at home; Mrs. Dorothy Southerland, and Mrs. Nellie Llewellyn, both of Barton, Mrs. Della Beeman, LaVale; Mrs. Flossie Beeman, Lonaconing; Mrs. Theresa Broadwater, and Mrs. Lily Broadwater, both of here; Mrs. Rozelle Rounds, and Mrs. Thelma Bittinger, both of Grantsville; Mrs. Edith Long, Cumberland, and Mrs. Myrtle Broadwater, York, Pa. Three brothers, Jesse Broadwater, Barton; Charles Broadwater, Frostburg, and Elbert Broadwater, Swanton; seven sisters, Mrs. Bessie Weir, and Mrs. Laura Smith, both of Lonaconing; Mrs. Lucinda Green, Gilmore; Mrs. Frances Broadwater, Frostburg; Mrs., Christine Smith, Baltimore; Mrs. Alice Wilt, here and Mrs. Margaret Green, Alexandria, Va.; 62 granchildren, 116 great-granchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home, here, where friend will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Westernport Church of the Brethren by Elder Paul Myers.  Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Moscow Mills.  The body will be taken to the church at 11 a.m.
Monday, December 3, 1973, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls/transcribed by Genie Ragan)
Posted June 2, 2010

BROADWATER, Harmon Jomas

WESTERNPORT - Harmon Jomas Broadwater, 92, died Friday in Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Garrett County June 8, 1895, he was the son of the late Shadrack and Martha Jane (Warnick) Broadwater. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Belle (Gardner) Warnick, on Oct. 19,1964. Mr. Broadwater worked 38 years in local coal mines and later retired from the Celanese Corporation. He was a member of the Westernport Church of the Brethren, where he was a Sunday school teacher for over 30 years. He was a member of the Lonaconing Senior Citizens, the Textile Workers of America, the Alvin C. Neat VFW, Lonaconing; an Army veteran of World war I, a member of Kelly Mansfield Post 52, American Legion, Piedmont, the Last Man’s Club of the post. He is survived by three sons, Richard Broadwater, RD I, Keyser; Maurice Broadwater, with whom he resided, and Charles Broadwater, of Keyser; five daughters, Mrs. Betty Brennan, Barton, Mrs. Bernice Tichnell, of McCoole, Mrs. Norma Jean Hoffman, Florida, and Mrs. Eulah Mary Fazenbaker, RD I, Swanton, Mrs. Cathryn Liller, Keyser; one brother, Albert Broadwater, Cumberland; 48 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Boal-Warnick Funeral Home, Westernport, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Westernport Church of the Brethren with the Rev. John Groth and Rev. Walter Blough officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills. Complete military honors with pallbearers will be provided by Kelly Mansfield Post 52, Piedmont and Victory Post 155, Westernport. The family requests that contributions take the form of donations to the Tri-Towns Rescue Squad. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Published Sunday, September 27, 1987 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page B8, col. 1
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 19, 2016

BROADWATER, Harold (abridged)

Harold "Jim" Broadwater, 81, of Westernport, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on June 14, 1930 in Barton, he was the son of the late Reuben Bond and Ethel Florance (Broadwater) Broadwater. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon and Eldred Broadwater, a granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Willis in 2003, and a great-grandson, Brycen Gene Willis in 2010. Dad worked for the B&O Railroad, Keyser, WV, as a machinist apprentice until drafted by the Army in 1951. He spent 18 months stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Upon his return, he resumed work for the railroad and completed his apprenticeship. In December 1954, he was hired by Westvaco and worked as a machinist. He retired in 1995 with over 40 years of dedicated service.  Dad was a former member of the Westernport Church of the Brethren. He attended the First Assembly of God Church, Westernport. Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Norma Lee (Moorehead); one son, James Lynn Broadwater (Debra), Keyser, WV; four daughters, Karen J. Broadwater of Baltimore, Sharon K. Wolfe (Dennis) of Bloomington, Ruth Ann Jones of Westernport, Nancy L. Kroll (Steven) of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; eleven grandchildren, Autumn Starr (Lease) Painter of Frederick, April Joy Lease-Grogan of Jacksonville, FL, Amber Lynn Lease-Gordon of Pasadena, Alicia Renee Willis and Austin Ryan Willis of Westernport, Dennis Leslie Wolfe II and Tracey Lynn Wolfe of Bloomington, Crystal Dawn Wolfe of Westernport, Jeremy Paul Kroll of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Heather Lynn Palacios of Keyser, WV; thirteen great-grandchildren, Andrew, Monica, Emily, Darrian, Cameron, Ethan, Ashton, Addison, Maddox, Blake and the twins, Bryson and Matthew and Skyler. He is also survived by one sister, Dolores Curley of College Park; four brothers, Clyde Broadwater of Barton, Kenneth Broadwater of Germantown, Dr. Ronald Broadwater of Cockeysville, and Gary Broadwater of Antioch, WV; and several in-laws, nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, 111 Church St., Westernport, on Saturday, March 24th. A funeral service will be conducted at the First Assembly of God Church, 210 Maryland Ave, Westernport, on Sunday, March 25th at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Greg A. Hammond officiating, with viewing one hour prior. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, with military honors. Dad considered it an honor to have served his country and fellow Americans. Pallbearers will be his sons-in-laws and grandsons.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, March 22, 2012 
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 19, 2015

Grantsville - Harry Nelson Broadwater, 59, died Sunday at his home at Jennings, after an illness of one month. Born at Avilton, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Lucinda (Ross) Broadwater. Mr. Broadwater was a member of the Mennonite Church at Casselman. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Vespa Broadwater; two sons, Reed Broadwater, Fentress, Va., and Jerry Broadwater, at home; six daughters, Mrs. Lola Bittinger, Grantsville; Mrs. Selva Dickenson, Virginia; and Misses Maxine, Inez, and Connie Broadwater, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Long, Frostburg, Mrs. Ray Wiland, Vestal, N. Y.; and Mrs. Playford Lee, Accident; and five grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 30 p. m. by Rev. Roy Otto. Burial will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 20, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

BROADWATER, Mrs. Herman, nee Warne

Frostburg, Feb. 9 — Mrs. Herman Broadwater, aged 40, died at her home in Avilton, Garrett County, Tuesday. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Evelyn, Archie, Gladstone, Daniel, Junior, Herbert and an infant born a short time before her death. She was a sister of Charles, Wolford and Stanley Warn[sic], Garrett county, Salem and Jabez Warn, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Ellen Crowe, Frostburg. Mrs. Broadwater had been the mother of twelve children, five of whom died. Funeral service will be held from the Cherry Grove Church, Garrett county, Friday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in the family burying ground.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 9, 1933
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 5, 2011

Frostburg, Feb. 10 — The infant son of Herman Broadwater, Avilton, died yesterday afternoon following the death of the child's mother, Tuesday. There are six surviving children. Funeral services for Mrs. Broadwater and her infant son were held from the Cherry Grove Church, Garrett county, this afternoon. Interment was in the family burying ground.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 10, 1933
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 5, 2011

BROADWATER, Mrs. Irene Voile Kitzmiller

KEYSER, W.Va. - Irene V. Broadwater, 84, of Route 4, Green Mountain Road, Keyser, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born Nov. 19, 1921, in Shaw, she was the daughter of the late Harry Sheridan and Nora Armedia (Sutton) Kitzmiller. Her husband, Richard Broadwater, also preceded her in death. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Broadwater was a life member of Queens Point Memorial V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary 6775, McCoole, and a member of Cornerstone Ministries Church, McCoole. She leaves behind two sons, Orville Edward Broadwater, at home, and Richard Allen Broadwater and wife Ellen Marie of Green Mountain; a daughter-in-law, Charlene Broadwater of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Terry and wife Tina of Keyser, Greg and wife Jennifer of Keyser, Tammy and husband James of New Creek, Jeff and wife Mendy of Keyser, Timothy Broadwater, at home, Darlena and husband Shane of Swanton, Md., and Kerri Pyle of Keyser; 14 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Destiny, Lacey, Colton, Kayla, Travis, Jenna, Darrick, Madalyn, Noah, Alexx, Landon, Damian and Daylan; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, Md., on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Queens Point Ladies Auxiliary will hold a memorial service on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steffan Carr and the Rev. Jack Bowers officiating. Interment will be in Tasker Cemetery, Cross. Pallbearers will be Terry Broadwater, Greg Broadwater, Jeff Broadwater, Timothy Broadwater, Shane Grady and James Keller.
Published October 30, 2006 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS-TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 19, 2016

Jesse James Broadwater

Barton - Jesse James Broadwater, 87, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital shortly after being admitted. Born at Pine Swamp, Garrett County, he was the son of the late Mortimer Totten and Lucina Ellen (Magruder) Broadwater.  His wife, Annabell  (Wilt??) Broadwater, preceded him in death in 1966. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, Eston Broadwater, Barton, with whom he resided; Dayson Broadwater, Dundalk; Virgil Broadwater, Glen Burnie; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Wampler, Frostburg; Mrs. Marshall Wilt, Savage River Road; two half-brothers, Charles Broadwater, Frostburg; Elbert Broadwater, Swanton; six half-sisters, Mrs. Bertha Wier, Mrs. Fannie Broadwater and Mrs. Edgar Smith, all of Lonaconing; Mrs. Margaret Green, Alexandria, Va.; Mrs. Christine Smith, Sykesville; Mrs. Zedock Wilt, Westernport; 20 granchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home by Howard Broadwater.  Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
Tuesday, July 15, 1975, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls/transcribed by Genie Ragan)
Posted June 2, 2010

BROADWATER, Mrs. L. Charlene Evans

KEYSER, W.Va. - L. Charlene Broadwater, 55, of Keyser, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at her home, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on Aug. 14, 1952, at Keyser, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles G. Evans Sr. and Marian L. (Malone) Evans. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald H. Broadwater, in August of 1975, and by a sister, Barbara Faye Burns. Mrs. Broadwater was a self-employed hair stylist for several years before working for various beauty shops in the Keyser area. She was most recently employed with Scissors Edge Salon in Keyser and for 17 years was employed as a cashier at Martin's Foods in Keyser. She was a graduate of Keyser High School and was Methodist by faith. Surviving are two daughters, Tamela Keller and husband James, of Keyser and Karri Ann Pyle and fiancé, Steven Madison, of Barton; one son, Brad VanMeter and wife Debbie, of Keyser; two brothers, Charles G. Evans Jr. and wife Sue, of New Creek, W.Va., and Samuel R. Evans and wife Angie, of Nathalie, Va.; two sisters, Linda Lewis and husband Melvin and Janie Chapman and husband David, all of Keyser; six grandchildren, Travis and Jenna Keller, Damian Stewart, Daylan Pyle, Anabella Madison, Logan Kitzmiller and one "on the way"; three brothers-in-law, Dennis Burns, of New Creek, Richard Broadwater and wife Ellen, of Keyser and Orville Broadwater, of Keyser; numerous nieces and nephews and a very special friend and companion. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mary Aronhalt officiating. Private interment for the family will be in the Burgess Cemetery, Laureldale, W.Va. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, Mineral County Relay for Life, 122 S. High St., Morgantown, WV 26501. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mrs. Broadwater's obituary at smithfuneralhomes.net.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - February 25, 2008
~Genie
Posted June 17, 2016

SWANTON - Mrs. Lennie Lucretia Broadwater, 58, died yesterday at her residence after a lengthy illness. Her husband, Everett Broadwater, preceded her in death. Born in Swanton, she was a daughter of Jonas Broadwater and the late Edith Broadwater. She was a member of the Broadwater Chapel, Savage River. Surviving are three sons, Ellis Broadwater, West Unity, Ohio; Willard Broadwater, at home; and Dale Broadwater, with the Army in Germany; six daughters, Mrs. Crowder Wilt, North Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Robert Jones, Woodbridge, Va.; Mrs. Robert Harmon, Oxon Hill; Mrs. Harold Harris, Hyattsville; Miss Loretta Broadwater, Arlington, Va.; and Miss Margaret Broadwater, at home; two brothers, William and Alvah Broadwater, both of Swanton; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Binninger, Mrs. Ellsworth Broadwater, and Mrs. Virgil Sines, all of Swanton; and Mrs. Merrill Wilt, Deer Park. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; December 23, 1965; page 8.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)

FROSTBURG - Leonard J. Broadwater, 54, of 155 Wood Street, died yesterday in Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. A native of Avilton, he was a son of the late John and Isabelle (Knox) Broadwater. Mr. Broadwater was a former employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers, a member of the Textiles Workers of America Local 1874, Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown, and Farrady Post 24, American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Genevieve Spataro Broadwater, a son L. Wayne Broadwater, Cumberland; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Haberlein, Eckhart; Mrs. Naomi Raynor, Grahamtown; Mrs. Elsie Rosenberger, Finzel; and Mrs. Ethel McKenzie, Melcroft, Pa.; two brothers, Cecil Broadwater, Gilmore; Glenn Broadwater, Baltimore; a half-brother, Russell Knox, Oakland; and two grandchildren. Hafer Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 19, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Name: Margaret Joanne Broadwater, 79, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: Ronald and Anna (Thomas) Kreider
DOB: September 2, 1928, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Monday, February 4, 2008, at WMHS - Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frostburg, MD
Spouse: Ronald Broadwater
Predeceased by: parents; brother, Edward Les Kreider 
Survived by: husband; sons, Ron Broadwater, Newville, PA; Manley Lind Broadwater, Williamsport, MD; Mark Broadwater and wife Jennifer, Westminster, MD; and Brian Broadwater, Frostburg
Burial: Friday February 8, 2008, Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 28, 2014

BROADWATER, Mrs. Martha Platter

CONFLUENCE, Apr. 19 — Mrs. Martha Platter Broadwater, 44, died Monday after giving birth to a son at her home at Frostburg, Md. Mrs. Broadwater, a native of Confluence, is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Platter of Confluence; her husband, James Albert Broadwater, and the following children: Lee of Luke, Mrs. Owen Lewis, of Frostburg, Charles of Vindex, and Marshall, Alvln, Laura, Jane, Ry, Ellis, Russell and Arvella, at home. There are also several brothers and sisters. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Cherry Grove Church at Avilton, Garrett county, Md., in charge of Rev. Edward Walls of the Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in Robeson Cemetery at Avilton.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 19, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 20, 2010

BROADWATER, Mrs. Mary K. Durst

JENNINGS — Mrs. Mary K. Broadwater, 65, died yesterday at her home. A native of Grantsville, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Barbara (Hare) Durst. She was a member of Jennings Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Lee Broadwater; a daughter, Mrs. Lena Broadwater, Swanton; a granddaughter, Mrs. Kathryn Harvey, Bloomington, and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Robert Moxley. Interment will be in the Durst Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 10, 2011 

BROADWATER, Mrs. Mary Thelma Wilhelm

AVILTON - Mrs. Mary T. Broadwater, 76, of RD 1, Lonaconing, died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born here, she was a daughter of the late John O. Wilhelm and Ada (Garlitz) Wilhelm. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church here. Surviving are her husband, Henry M. Broadwater; a son, Gerald Broadwater, here; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Rosenberger, RD 2, Frostburg, and Mrs. Mary Baer, Vandergrift, Pa.; four brothers, Leonard Wilhelm, Asa Wilhelm and Thomas Wilhelm, all here, and Julius Wilhelm, Star Route, Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Russell, Barton; Mrs. Meta Seiforth and Mrs. Elizabeth Flemmings, both of Frostburg; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church by the Rev. William Moody. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery, Star Route, Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 5, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 17, 2012

Avilton - Peter Broadwater, 87, a retired farmer, died early this morning at his home near here. He had been in ill health for two years. A native of New Germany, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Custer) Broadwater. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and of the church Holy Name Society. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Media (Garlitz) Broadwater; two sons, Dennis Broadwater, Cumberland and Manley Broadwater, Frostburg; nine daughters, Mrs. Clarence Warnick and Mrs. James Thomas, both of Barton; Mrs. Bernard Loraditch, Cumberland; Mrs. Harrison Warnick, Detroit; Mrs. Paul Rank, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. John Loraditch, Ken, Ohio; Mrs. Charles Bailey, Washington; Mrs. Sylvan Durst, Grantsville; and Mrs. Otis Kamp, Avilton; three brothers, Waldo Broadwater, Moscow; John Broadwater, Cumberland; James A. Broadwater, Avilton; 53 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. A requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Otis Kamp, Avilton, where the rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Clyde Pope, Francis Wilhelm, Arnold Stark, Edward Crowe, Lloyd Miller and Harry McKenzie.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 30, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

Name: Randy Lee Broadwater, 43, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Gerald Eiphram (sic) Broadwater and Dorothy Elaine (Eicher) Broadwater
DOB: August 22, 1959, Bridgeton, NJ
DOD: Saturday, May 10, 2003, at his residence
Predeceased by: parents
Survived by:  daughter, Renae M. Burgess, Bridgeton, NJ; son, Dalton Phillips, Cumberland, MD; brother, Gerald M. Broadwater, Cumberland, MD; former wife, Robin Burgess of North Carolina
Memorial Service: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 10, 2015

BROADWATER, Robert Harry (twin)

WESTERNPORT — Robert Harry Broadwater, 18, Cross, W. Va., died Saturday morning in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, where he was admitted Friday. Cpl. J. R. Potts of the West Virginia State Police at Keyser, said young Broadwater died of an apparent self-inflicted wound from a .22 calibre rifle. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Margaret Broadwater at Cross.The youth would have been 19 next month. He was the son of Richard Harman Broadwater and Irene (Kitzmiller) Broadwater.He was born at Cross and was a graduate of Elk Garden High School.In addition to his parents, He is survived by a twin brother Ronald Broadwater, at home; two other brothers, Orville Broadwater, at home, and Richard Broadwater Jr., Elk Garden The body is at the Baal Funeral Home.Services will be conducted today at 3 p. m. in the Cross United Methodist Church. The body will be taken to the church at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Tasker Cemetery at Cross.
Published Monday, August 26, 1968 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 4, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 19, 2016

The body of Pfc. Robert R. Broadwater, 26, husband of Mrs. Hazel (Hunt) Broadwater, this city, who was killed in Germany March 1, 1945, will arrive here late this afternoon and will be taken to the Hafer Funeral Home. Reburial rites will be conducted Sunday at 10:30.a. m. in New Germany Methodist Church in Garrett county by Rev. D. J. Combs, pastor. Military honors will be accorded at the grave in the church cemetery. Born in Garrett county, Pfc. Broadwater was employed at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant here before he joined the Army June 20, 1944. He received training at Camp Blanding, Fla., and went overseas in December, 1944. He served with Company D, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment. Surviving, besides his widow and a daughter, Sandra Broadwater, are his parents, Raymond and Laura (Stephens) Broadwater, Avilton; four brothers, Homer and Allen Broadwater, both of Route 1, Cumberland; GM 1-c Wayne Broadwater, serving with the Navy, and Don Broadwater, of the Marine Corps, and six sisters, Mrs. Bessie Halle, Winchester Road; Mrs. Helen Robeson, Star Route, Frostburg; Mrs. Rella Albright, Route 1, city; Mrs. Melva Crawford, Baltimore, and Norma and Eva Broadwater, Avilton.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 17, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

SALISBURY, PA. - Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Broadwater, 71, of Salisbury, died Friday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Accident, Md., April 3, 1896, she was a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Burkholder) Hutzel. Mrs. Broadwater was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Calvin Broadwater; two sons, Roy H. Broadwater, RD, Rockwood, and Wilard Broadwater, Salisbury; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Fisher and Mrs. Freda Robertson, both of Salisbury, and Mrs. Ilene Fuller, Baltimore; four brothers (only two are mentioned), John Hutzel, Boynton; Charles Hutzel, Somerset; a sister, Mrs. Ella Hanft, Grantsville, Md., 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. Rev. David E. Fetter will officiate and interment will be in the Salisbury IOOF Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, February 5, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BROADWATER, Stephen P.

Grantsville, Nov. 1 — Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. at the Methodist church, New Germany, for Stephen P. Broadwater, 90, who died Monday night at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Broadwater, New Germany. Mr. Broadwater had been in failing health for some time and seriously ill the past five weeks. Interment will be in New Germany cemetery. Mr. Broadwater was a native of New Germany, the son of the late John and Mary (Custer) Broadwater. Besides his son, Floyd, he is survived by another son, Raymond Broadwater, Avilton; four brothers, Peter and Bert Broadwater, Avilton; John Broadwater, Finzel; Waldo Broadwater, Moscow, and 17 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 1, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BROADWATER, Steven W.

Spotsylvania, Va. - Steven W. Broadwater, 67, Spotsylvania, Va., died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in his home near Fredericksburg. Born Sept. 13, 1939, in Westernport, he was the son of Gladys Virginia (Wilson) Broadwater and Charles Wesley Broadwater. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Teresa Adams Broadwater. He attended Frostburg State University and graduated from the University of Maryland (College) in 1963 with a BS in Mathematics. Steve worked at the Naval Surface Warface Center in Dahlgren, Va. for 38 years. He is survived by daughter Jennifer Kay Broadwater, of Fredericksbur; and many nieces and nephews. Steve has two brothers, David Broadwater, of Frostburg, and the Rev. Daniel Broadwater, and wife, Katherine, of Catonsville; and one sister, Sandra Chase Broadwater and husband, Walter Max Hutchins, of Medford, N.J. A private interment will be overseen by Bliley Funeral Home at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or any organization engaged in melanoma cancer research. A memorial service will be held in the Baltimore area on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at noon, at Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church, Relay (Halethorper), MD 21227; 410-247-4088; www.grpca.com
(hand dated March 19[2007]; no publication noted)
(Courtesy of Connie Beachy/Ruth Sprowls; transcribed by Genie)
Posted November 14, 2020

BROADWATER, Mrs Susan Minnick

FROSTBURG — Susan "Marlene" Broadwater, 60, of Frostburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at her residence. Born June 21, 1949 in Eckhart, Susan was the daughter of Edith Kitzmiller, Frostburg, and the late Lawrence Minnick. She was also preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Thomas Scarpelli and Angela (Minnick) Scarpelli; and one brother, Jerry Scarpelli. Ms. Broadwater was a homemaker. Susan was Catholic by faith. Ms. Broadwater is survived by two daughters, Kari Gomer, Eckhart and Kelly Cookshank, Fort Seal, Okla.; two sons, Kevin Wright and wife Elonda, Grantsville and Keith Miller, Eckhart; five grandchildren, C.J. Gomer, Angela Gomer, Lexi Cookshank, Lexi Wright and Holden Miller; numerous nieces and nephews; and 13 brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Everett J. Spence officiating. Her body will be cremated following the services.
Cumberland Times-News, December 23, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 31, 2016

Vernon Thomas Broadwater

Oakland - Vernon Thomas Broadwater, 61, died yesterday afternoon in Garrett County Memorial Hospital where he was a patient 27 days.
Before his retirement, Mr. Broadwater was an employe of the Town of Oakland. A native of Bond, he was a son of the late Mortimer and Mary (Wilt) Broadwater. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruba (Hare) Broadwater, two sons, Marshall Broadwater, at home, Thomas Broadwater, Wyandotte, Mich., two daughters, Miss Katherine Broadwater, at home, Mrs. Carolyn Braithwaite, at home, a half-brother, Zedick Wilt, Westernport, and a grandchild. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral  home on Thursday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Donald Matthews, pastor of the Pine Grove Church of the Brethren.  Interment will be in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be employes of the Town of Oakland.
January 18, 1966, Cumberland News
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls/transcribed by Genie Ragan)
Posted June 2, 2010

BROADWATER, Mrs. Vespa W., nee Broadwater

JENNINGS - Mrs. Vespa W. Broadwater, 73, of RD 2, Blackville, S.C., died Tuesday, July 24, 1990, in Humana Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Born in Jennings on Nov. 22, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah (Wiley) Broadwater. Mrs. Broadwater’s husband, Harry N. Broadwater, died Jan.18, 1959. Two sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Reid Broadwater, Farmville, Va.; Jerry Broadwater, Chesapeake, Va.; five daughters: Selva Jean Dickerson, Blackville; Maxine Hare, Streetsboro, Ohio; Inez Bittinger, Parsons, Tenn.; JoAnn Broadwater, Virginia Beach, Va.; and Connie Hewitt, Olar, S.C .; one step-daughter, Lola Bittinger, Grantsville; one brother, Lester Broadwater, Lonaconing; two sisters, M. Pauline Bittinger and Duella Resh, both of Grantsville; 16 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. Services will be held there Friday at l l a.m. Interment will follow in the Grantsville Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, July 25, 1990
Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso
Posted Feruary 6, 2022

Walter Broadwater

Grantsville - Walter Broadwater, 82, was dead on arrival yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born at Barton, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Totten Broadwater.  His wife, Sarah (Wilt) Broadwater, preceded him in death. Mr. Broadwater was a member of the Broadwater Chapel. Surviviing are four sons, Irvin Broadwater, Canton, Ohio; Alonzo and Melvin Broadwater of here, and Russell Broadwater, Baltimore; two daughters, Mrs. Violet Rounds, Barton, and Mrs. Vera Wiland, Frostburg; two brothers, Harmon and Jesse Broadwater, both of Barton; 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the Newman Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. by Elder Paul Myers. Interment will be in Broadwater Cemetery, Fairview.
Tuesday, July 24, 1972, Cumberland News.
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls/transcribed by Genie Ragan)
Posted June 2, 2010

BROADWATER, William J.

GLENCOE, Pa. — William J. Broadwater, 65, RD 1, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William H. and Alice (Weaver) Broadwater. A retired rural mail carrier, he was a farmer in Northampton Township. He was a member of Glencoe United Church of Christ, Hillcrest Grange, American Legion and Rural Letter Carriers Association. Surviving are his wife, Ida (Hosselrode) Broadwater; one daughter, Mrs. Marcella Sousa, RD 1, Glencoe; one son, Luke J. Broadwater, RD 5, Somerset; one sister, Mrs. Victor Caplen, St. Petersburg, Fla., and one brother, Howard Broadwater, Cochranville, Pa. The body is at the Johnson and Son Funeral Home, Berlin. A service will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 2 p. m. Rev. Edwin Wenck will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 6, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

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