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RAHRIG, John Valentine

Great Reaper Claims John V Rahrig a Good citizen of This city
Mr John Valentine Rahrig, a widely known and much respected citizen of this city, died at his home on Madison Street, 5:30 o'clock this morning, aged 72 years. Deceased was a son of Peter Rahrig, a pioneer settler of this county and for many years following the vocation of his father,farming, but later in life was engaged in the milling and lumber business. Five children, all grown, survive, among whom are: Joseph, living in Frostburg; Mrs Thomas Carabine, of Mt Savage; Mrs George Vogel, of Johnstown, Pa; Matthew, living in Cumberland and John, residing in Tiffin, Ohio. Throughout his lifetime, Mr Rahrig was a consistent member of SS Peter and Paul church and Church society. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with services in the German Catholic church. Interment will be made in the cemetery connected with the church.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, December 30, 1907 - pg 1, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 9, 2014

PETERSBURG ITEMS - Mrs. Susan Raines hanged herself in the kitchen of her home at Hambleton Sunday night. She is survived by a husband and five small children.
Keyser Tribune, August 18, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 28, 2010

Frostburg. Md.. March 24—Joseph Rairick. aged 66, died yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at his home on Spring St from complications. Surviving is his widow and the following children: Mrs John Kaplon. Miss Margaret Rairick, Harry Rairick, this city; Clarence, Walter, Joseph Rairick, Mrs Jacob Gunter, Mrs Laverne Cook and Mrs Annie Stine, Akron, O. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from St Michael's Catholic and burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 24, 1930 - pg 11, col 5/6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted February 4, 2012

Albert L. Raley Sr., 61, was dead on arrival Tuesday, March 31, 1987 at Frostburg Community Hospital, Md. Born in Finzel, Md., he was the son of the late Clarence and Barbara (McKenzie) Raley. He was retired from the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Betty (Cutter) Raley; three sons, Albert L. Raley Jr., Cumberland, Md.; Donald Raley, Frostburg, Md.; and Mark Raley, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty McKenzie, Oldtown, Md.; and Ann Raley, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Fate, Salisbury; Mrs. Verna McKenzie and Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, both of Frostburg RD 2 Md.; and Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, Finzel, Md.; one brother, Gordon Raley, Finzel, Md. and 10 grandchildren. Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Md. was in charge of arrangements.
The Republic, Meyersdale, April 9, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 17, 2018

Frostburg, December 11 - Mrs. Barbara M. Raley, 56, widow of Clarence Raley, of Finzel, died this morning at Miners Hospital where she was admitted Saturday night. Death was caused by pneumonia. Surviving are four sons, George Raley, of Meyersdale, Pa.; Pfc. John Raley, with the Army in Japan; Pfc. Albert Raley, with the Army in Germany; and Pvt. Gordon Raley, of Camp Pickett, Va.; five daughters, Mrs. Verna McKenzie, Mrs.Dorothy Arnold and Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, all of Frostburg; Mrs. Virginia Lint, of Boynton, Pa., and Miss June Raley, at home; seven step-children: Mrs. Charles Day, Mrs. Mary Minnick, and Edward, Thomas and Raymond Raley, all of Frostburg; Patrick Raley of Johnson City, N. Y.; Mrs. Ruth Fate, of Boynton, Pa.; five brothers: Alban and Patrick McKenzie, of Frostburg; Jesse and Noah McKenzie, of Meyersdale; and Sebastian, of Avilton; and two sisters, Miss Myrtle McKenzie, of Meyersdale; and Mrs. Emma Murray, of Avilton. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 11, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009

RALEY, Mrs. Betty V. Cutter

FROSTBURG - Betty V. Raley, 74, of New Hope Road, Frostburg, died Saturday, November 1, 2003 at her home. Born August 8, 1929 in Midlothian, she was the daughter of the late George P. And Rhoda (McKenzie) Cutter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Raley, Sr. Mrs. Raley was a member of the Frostburg Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are four sons: John Cutter and wife, Kathy, Frostburg; Albert Raley and wife, Darlene, Cumberland; Donald Raley and wife Michelle, Frostburg; and Mark Raley and wife, Michelle, Ft. Ashby, WV; two daughters: Betty McKenzie and husband, Raymond, Oldtown, and Ann Gomer and husband, Roger, Frostburg; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Cutter and wife, Bessie, Klondike. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 a. m. with Pastor Harold Wightman officiating, assisted by Mrs. Raley's uncle, Leonard Cutter, Sr. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Saturday, November 1, 2003 Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Maryland
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 8, 2014

MEYERSDALE — Charles T. Raley, 75, of RD 3, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Garrett County, Md., he was a son of the late Edward and Drucilla (Hutzel) Raley. A veteran of World War I, he was a retired Kelly-Springfield Tire Company employe and was a former member of Bittinger Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Alma (Peck) Raley; two sons, Harold and Ralph Raley, RD 3; a brother, Milton Raley, RD 2, Frostburg; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where a service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Trotit will officiate and burial will be in Greenville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 30, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

Charles Vincent Raley, 54, 216 South Allegany street, well-known Cumberland butcher, died suddenly yesterday afternoon 40 minutes after he was stricken with a heart attack while at work in Morgan Brothers' store, South Lee street, where he was employed six years. Mr. Raley, a native of Frostburg, had been a resident of Cumberland for 39 years and with the exception of a six-year period followed butchering as an occupation. Beginning about 1925 he was employed as detective by the Western Maryland Railway for six years. At one time, Mr. Raley was in business for himself and operated a meat store at Johnson and Greene streets. Mr. Raley was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Pearl (Miller) Raley, a native of Williamsport, Pa; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Bachman, Cumberland; Mrs. J. C. Pfeiffer, Mrs. Bertha Wittig, and Miss Nellie T. Raley, all of Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 17, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 10, 2010

BEL AIR — Clara Edna (McKenzie) Raley, 92, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Bel Air. Born July 5, 1918, she is preceded in death by her husband, George A. Raley. She was the loving mother of Joseph L. Raley and his wife Ann, Dale Patrick Raley and his wife Leigh, Ronald F. Raley and his wife Marilyn, Shirley A. Cogar and her husband Randy, Catherine L. Raley and her husband Norman, Lena M. Evans and her partner Henry, and Darlene A. Kane and her husband John; devoted grandmother of Christine, Debbie, Mark, Rhonda, Tracy, Timothy, Todd, James, Ryan, Jessica and Jillion. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michaels Catholic Church on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at 10 a.m. with Msgr. James Hannon as celebrant. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, February 25, 2011
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 8, 2015

Frostburg, Md., Jan. 13 - Clarence Raley, a farmer of near Finzel, Garrett county, died this morning in Miners' Hospital where he was admitted yesterday. Surviving are his widow and several children.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 13, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 10, 2010

Frostburg, Feb. 12 - Mrs. Drucilla Raley, 83, widow of Charles Raley, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Clarence, near Finzel. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, near Bittinger. Surviving are six sons, Clarence, near Finzel; Milton, Grantsville; Thomas, Somerfield, Pa.; Charles, Pocahontas, Pa.; and Ezra and William Raley, Cresaptown, Md.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 12, 1941 [Drucilla's maiden name was Hutzel]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Ezra J. Raley, 69, of RD 5, city, died this morning in a Baltimore hospital. A native of Swanton, he was a son of the late Edward and Drucuilla (Hutzell) Raley. He was formerly employed as a process worker at the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers of America, where he retired in 1958. Mr. Raley was a member of the Central Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Sarah (Maphis) Raley; two daughters, Miss Elaine Raley, Baltimore, and Mrs. Evelyn Barker, Goodrich, Mich.; and three brothers, William R. Raley, Rawlings, Charles T. Raley, Pocahontas, Pa., and Milton Raley, Frostburg. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Frank J. Fratto. Interment will be in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, W.Va.
Cumberland Sunday Times, August 28, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

FROSTBURG - George Allen Raley, 53, of 954 Armistead Way, Baltimore, died Saturday at his residence. Born in Somerset County, Pa., he was a former resident of Finzel and a son of the late Clarence and Barbara (McKenzie) Raley. In Baltimore he was employed with the Eastern Stainless Steel Company and was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Edna McKenzie Raley; four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Cogar, Baltimore; and Lena, Darlene and Catherine Raley, all at home; three sons, Joseph, Dale and Ronald Raley, all Baltimore; six sisters, Mrs. Susan Day, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold and Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, all of Frostburg; Mrs. June Butler, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Mary Minnich, Finzel, and Mrs. Ruth Fate, Salisbury, Pa.; seven brothers, Raymond and Thomas Raley, Frostburg; Edward, Albert and Gordon Raley, Finzel; Patrick Raley of California, and John Raley, Vale Summit, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. A Christian wake will be held tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church and interment will follow in the Finzel Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 29, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

RALEY, Gordon J.

FINZEL - Gordon J. Raley, 62, of Finzel died Saturday, Jan. 13, 1990, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland. Born in Finzel April 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Clarence and Barbara (McKenzie) Raley. Mr. Raley retired from the CSX Corporation after 40 years of service. He was an army veteran of World War II, and was a member of Old Rail Post 6025, VFW, Mount Savage; and the Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Employees. He attended St. Michael Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow, Regina (Lippold) Raley; one son, James M. Raley, Finzel; four sisters, Ruth Fate, Silver Spring; Dorothy Arnold, Finzel; Verna McKenzie and Evelyn McKenzie, Frostburg; and one granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held there Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery. Members of local veterans organizations will accord military rites at the graveside.
Cumberland Times-News, Monday, January 15, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

RALEY, Harold E.

MEYERSDALE, Pa. - Harold E. "Woody" Raley, of 3951 Greenville Road, Meyersdale, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at his residence. Born in Finzel, he was the son of the late Charles and Alma (Peck) Raley. He was also preceded in death by his life-long wife, Ruth E. (Petenbrink) Raley, in 1996. Mr. Riley graduated from Meyersdale High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Public Relations. He retired after many years as an appliance salesman with the Sears Roebuck Company where he worked at all three local stores, and he served in the U.S. military. Surviving are two sons, Robert E. Raley Sr. and wife Debbie, Cresaptown, Larry P. Raley, at home; one daughter, Debbie Bittinger and husband Larry, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother, Ralph Raley, Meyersdale; three grandchildren, Sandra Fields and husband Michael, Cresaptown, Denise Hickman and husband James, Virginia Beach, Va., Robert Raley Jr. and wife Charity, Frostburg; four great-grandchildren, Olivia Fields, Kasey Fields, Brandon Raley, Cameron Hickman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harold McClay officiating. Interment will be in the Greenville Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pa.
abt. Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000; Maryland Obituary Service
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2013

RALEY, James Albert

Hyndman, Pa., Feb. 2 - James Albert Raley, 71, a B. & O. railroad employee, died yesterday afternoon at his home here. He was a native of Hyndman and a son of the late Daniel and Louise Ann (Devore) Raley. He was a member of the Evangelical Church. Survivors are his wife, Emma Sherman Raley, and the following children, Mrs. Anna Willamitte, Brookmont, Md.; James R. Raley and Mrs. Mary E. Barns, Washington; Mrs. Nellie Emerick and Daniel Raley, Lancaster, Pa., and Emery Burton Raley, Hyndman; one brother, Frank Raley, Frostburg; and two sisters, Mrs. William Walther, New York, and B. F. Smith, Connellsville, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 2, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 12, 2012

RALEY, James Albert

CUMBERLAND — James Albert Raley, 63, of Silver Spring, formerly of Bellevue Street, Cumberland, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1994, at Holy Cross Hospital. Born on March 21, 1930 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Clara (Miller) Raley. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Raley retired from the U.S. Steamship Line where he had been an office clerk. He was a member of Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring. Surviving are two brothers, Herman E. Raley, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Benjamin F. Raley, Perryville; three sisters, Effie McAteer, Frostburg; Ida Bray, Cumberland; Shirley Lowry, Columbia; two special nephews, Frank and Bob New, with whom he resided in Silver Spring, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Cline officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
Cumberland Times-News, Friday, January 7, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

Bodies Of Two Local Soldiers Arrive Friday Pfc. John E. Raley, Pvt. John "Jack" DeRosa, Both 28, To Be Buried Here
The bodies of two local soldiers Pfc. John E. Raley and Pvt. John "Jack" DeRosa, both 28, who lost their lives during World War II, will arrive here Friday night for reburial services with full military honors. The Hafer Funeral Home will receive the body of Pfc. Raley, son of Frank W. Raley, 110 Bellevue Street, and the late Clara (Miller) Raley, who died in June, 1944. He was killed in action August 2, 1944, on Guam. Pfc. Raley entered service in April, 1942, and received basic training at Camp Pickett, Va., before going overseas in February, 1943. He served as a machine gunner in Company A, 307th Infantry, 77th Division. In addition to his father, he is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ravenscroft, Lonaconing; Mrs. Mildred McAteer, Mary, Ida Belle and Shilrey Raley, all at home, and four brothers, Robert, Herman E., James A. and Benjamin Raley, also at home. Services will be held Saturday at 1:45 p.m. at the Hafer Funeral Home with the Rev. William J. Elliott, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiating. Military rites will be accorded at the grave in Hillcrest Burial Park by Fort Cumberland Post No. 13, American Legion.
(Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD, Wednesday, April 7, 1948, p. 13, Col. 2)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, John E. Sr.

FROSTBURG - John E. (Big John) Raley Sr., 64, of Wenck's Lane, died Thursday at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland. Born here, he was a son of the late Clarence M. Raley and Barbara (McKenzie) Raley. Both of his wives, Rita (McKenzie) Raley and Lily Wenck Sevinsky Raley, preceded him in death. Mr. Raley was retired from the Celanese Corporation. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, John E. Raley Jr., Eckhart; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Beechie and Mrs. Margaret Booth, both of Vale Summit; Miss Teresa Raley, Eckhart; one stepson, James Sevinsky, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Rhonda Femi and Mrs. Anna Davis, all of Frostburg; four sisters, Mrs. Verna McKenzie, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, and Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, all of here, and Mrs. Ruth Fate, Easton; two brothers, Albert Raley, Zihlman, and Gordon Raley, Finzel; seven grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday by Monsignor John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Danny McKenzie, David McKenzie, Raymond Raley, John McKenzie, James Raley and Mike Raley. The family requests that memorials take the form of donations to the hospice unit at Sacred Heart Hospital.
The Cumberland Times News, October 4, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012

FROSTBURG — John M. Raley, 89, of RD 2, here, died yesterday in Frostburg Community Hospital. A native of Bittinger, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Drusilla (Hutzell) Raley. Mr. Raley was a retired employee of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Bittinger. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fffie (Warnick) Raley; three sons, Milton W. Raley, Baltimore; Forrest W. Raley, Avilton, and Darrell R. Raley, Frostburg; one daughter, Mrs. Alice D. Durst, Mogodorc, Ohio; 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The body Is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends will be received today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Fetter will officiate and interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, February 5, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 23, 2022

Joseph Stanley Raley, aged 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Raley, died Tuesday morning from complications. The funeral will be held at the family home on Friday afternoon. The body will be shipped to Deal, Pa., for burial in the Pocahontas cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, May 4, 1921
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 23, 2022

RALEY, Mrs. Lottie Viola Mull

HYNDMAN - Mrs. Lottie Viola Raley, 62, native of Hyndman, died Wednesday in Doctors Hospital, Washington. Born on May 15, 1899, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Mull and Anna Barbara (Emerick) Mull. Her husband, Emory B. Raley, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Runion, West Hyattsville, Md.; Mrs. Mildred Willison, Buffalo Mills RD 1; six sisters, Mrs. Edith Beagle, Somerset; Mrs. Pearl Smith, Hyndman; Mrs. Marie Benning, Rockwood RD 3; Mrs. Myrtle Bittinger, Cumberland; Mrs. Mildred Deeter, Cleveland; Mrs. Mary Wakefoose, Bedford; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where a service will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. A. L. Thomas, EUB minister at Ellerslie, will be in charge, and burial will be in the Madley Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 1, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 27, 2011

CUMBERLAND - Mrs. Mary Lucinda Raley, 88, of RD 2, Flintstone, died Friday, Nov. 9, 1990, in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Bittinger on Sept. 16, 1902, she was a daughter of the late Silas C. and Mary Alice (Bowser) Beachy. Her husband, William R. Raley Sr., died July 1, 1968. She was a substitute teacher at the Beachy School in Garrett County and was a member of the Danville Church of the Brethren, where she served on numerous committees. She was active in the Rawlings 4-H Club. Surviving are one son, William R. Raley Jr., Hinckley, Ohio; four daughters, Martha H. Valdiva, Glen Burnie; Anna Marie Messick, Flintstone; Mary Elizabeth "Libbie" Raines, Baltimore Pike; and Donna Lee Fronck, Glenn Dale; one brother, Fred E. Beachy, Oakland; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Kight Funeral Home. Services will be held Monday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. by Rev. Earl Harper. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, November 10, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

RALEY, Miss Nellie T.

Miss Nellie T. Raley, 21 Frost Avenue, retired Beall Elementary School teacher, died yesterday in Miners Hospital about three hours after being admitted. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of Vincent and Mary Ann (Bonner) Raley, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Women's Republican Club of this community. Miss Raley is survived by a niece, Mrs. Evelyn Reed, with whom she resided; a grand niece, Mrs. Laura R. Kraus, of Cumberland; two nephews, Dr. James L. Reed, Washington, D.C., and Frank R. Blough, Cumberland. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Harold B. Wright, pastor of First Methodist Church, in charge. Interment will be in the Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, April 21, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, Mrs. Nettie

Mrs. Nettie Raley, 56 years of age, wife of Simeon Raley, Hyndman, died Wednesday morning at the Allegheny Hospital. The body was taken to the Butler Funeral Home where it was removed to Hyndman Thursday for interment.
The Bedford Gazette, March 4, 1927
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

Patrick Robert Raley, 70, of Garden Grove, Calif., died yesterday at his home. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late Clarence and Laura Loretta (McKenzie) Raley. Surviving are his widow, Anna Raley; two sons, Donald Raley, San Francisco, Calif, and Lawrence Raley, Bingtonham, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Fiske, Chanango Forks; six brothers, Edward and Gordon Raley, Finzel; Thomas, Raymond and Albert Raley, Frostburg, and John Raley, Vale Summit; seven sisters, Mrs. Ruth Fate, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Minick, Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, Finzel; Mrs. Verna McKenzie, Frostburg; Mrs. Virgie Lint, RD 4, Meyersdale, and Mrs. June Butler, Pittsburgh. The body will be taken to Chenango Forks for services and interment.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 12, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Ralph J. Raley, 86, of Meyersdale, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Woodsedge Trailer Park, Winchester Road, Cumberland. Born Sept. 30, 1922 in Pocahontas, he was the son of the late Charles T. Raley and Alma (Peck) Raley. Ralph was also preceded in death by his wife, Verna L. (Sturtz) Raley in 1988; and one brother, Harold Raley. Mr. Raley was a retired electrician with Pittsburgh Plate and Glass and he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Ralph was a member of Mountain Lodge 99 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by two sons, Harold Eugene Raley and wife Gerri, Shippensburg, Pa. and Richard E. Raley and wife Janet, Winchester Road, Cumberland; four grandchildren, Brian Raley and wife Pam, Mt. Savage, Christine Bunnner, Corrigansville, Jason Raley and wife Ashley, Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Kimberly Kimes and husband Kent, Myrtle Beach; seven great-grandchildren; and special friend, Fern Sturtz. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Mountain Lodge 99 will hold a Masonic service at the funeral home on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Everett Spence officiating. Interment will be in the Greenville Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by the Farrady Post 24 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions my be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
April 29, 2009, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 8, 2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Raley, 65 years old, wife of Harry Raley, of near Bedford Springs, who died last Wednesday at the Memorial Hospital, were held Saturday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford, with the Rev. George Melborn officiating. Interment was in the Bedford cemetery. Mrs. Raley was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Howser. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Harold Raley of Bedford, and Mrs. Jessie Mowry, R.F.D. #3. She is also survived by two brothers, William Howser, of Altoona; Jacob, of Bedford Valley, and by a sister, Mrs. Anna Heming, Chappell, Nebraska.
The Bedford Gazette, December 19, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Rita Raley, 55, of Vale Summit, died Friday night at Sacred Heart Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Born here, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Mary Ellen Minnick McKenzie. Mrs. Raley was employed by the Allegany County Board of Education at Beall High School. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Local number 1633 AFCME. Surviving are her husband, John Raley, a son, John Earl Raley Jr., at home; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Beechie, Vale Summit, and Teresa and Margaret Raley, both at home; 12 sisters, Mrs. Clara Cain, Akron Ohio; Mrs. Rhoda Cutter, Midlothian; Mrs. Della Connor and Mrs. Ruth Durkin, both of Eckhart; Mrs. Evelyn Shriver, Mrs. Wilma Femi, Mrs. Thelma Raley, and Mrs. Mildred Minick, all of here; Mrs. Margaret Mellott, Ridgeley; Mrs. Hilda Giles, Midlothian; Mrs. Helen Pfitzenmayer, Ellerslie, and Mrs. Margaret Jane Jones, Charleston, W. Va. Also, five brothers, Ervin McKenzie, Pottsville, Pa., and Anthony, William, Francis and Eugene McKenzie, all of here, and two grandsons. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. A requiem mass will be celebrated to St. Michael's Church tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, February 13, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009

Robert L. Raley Lt. Col. (Ret.) US Army, 90 of Sipesville, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2014. Born March 12, 1924 in Rockwood, he is a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Baughman) Raley. He is also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Moroski) Raley; sons Robert L Raley Jr. of Somerset and Jerry Raley and wife Cindy of Royers Ford; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister Shirley Shaffer and husband Jim of Hyndman. Bob was a veteran of the US Army in WWII and continued on as an officer for 23 years, serving tours in Germany and Korea. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Military Police. He was awarded numerous citations and commendations for his service. Upon retirement, he and Dorothy relocated to Sipesville in 1973. He was an active member of the Sipesville Church of the Brethren where he sang in the choir, was a song leader, sang many solos, and taught Sunday School. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams. He also enjoyed traveling and gardening. There will be no visitation at Bob’s request. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, Rev. Chuck Statler officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard. Interment at Sipesville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Sipesville Church of the Brethren at PO Box 207 Sipesville, PA 15561 or In Touch Hospice at PO Box 1173 Somerset, PA 15501.
Miller Funeral Home obituary, posted March 13, 2014
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, Robert W.

Robert W. "Slug" Raley, 65, of 412 Pulaski Street, city, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 19, 1918 in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Frank W. Raley and Clara Ellen (Miller) Raley. He was employed by the LOO Moose Lodge 271, of which he was a member, and the Purple Heart Club of Cumberland, for which he served as junior vice commander; an Army veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion Fort Cumberland Post 13, the Potomac Valley American Legion 66 of Frostburg, Fort Washington Chapter 2, D.A.V., Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 245 and a life member of the Fort Ashby, W.Va., V.F.W. post. Surviving are his widow, Waneta (Steward) Raley; two stepsons, Willard A. Boarman, Alexandria, Va., and Robert A. Boarman, LaPlata; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sonja Woodbury, Virginia Beach, Va.; three brothers, Herman Raley, Ridgeley, W.Va.; James Raley, Ormond Beach, Fla., and Benjamin Raley, Baltimore; four sisters, Mrs. Shirley Lowery, Baltimore; Mrs. Mary New, Ormond Beach; Mrs. Effie McAteer, Frostburg, and Mrs. Ida Bray, Ridgeley, and two step grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the Eagles Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and the LOO Moose Thursday at 8 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Gary Trail. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Military rites will be accorded at graveside by local veterans organizations.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, April 4, 1984
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

RALEY, Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Bohn

Hyndman - Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Raley, 75, of 285 Shawnee Path, Akron, Ohio, died yesterday at St. Thomas Hospital there. Born in Ellerslie, she was the daughter of the late Albert L. and Rena (Norris) Bohn and was the widow of James Raley. She was a member of Ellerslie United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother, Clyde Bohn, Delphos, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Nina Smith, with whom she resided, and Mrs. Helen Martz, Ellerslie. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where friends will be received tomorrow from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Milton W. Benny, Jr. will officiate and burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The Cumberland News, March 8, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, Samuel

The remains of Mr Samuel Raley, who died Friday of the past week, were laid to rest in the family lot in the Hyndman cemetery. Funeral services were held in the United Evangelical church. Rev. D . J. Hershberger, officiating. He was about 24 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Raley, of our city. He is survived by his parents and two brothers. The bereaved parents and brothers have the sympathy of the entire community. Sammy was a good boy and much loved by all who knew him.
(Cumberland) Evening Times; Tuesday, 4 April 1905
~Genie
Posted June 23, 2012

Verbatim obituary copied from the Cumberland Times
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pennsylvania, Friday, April 7, 1905
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, Mrs. Sarah H. Baughman

Mrs. Sarah H. Raley, 85, of Hyndman, widow of Rev. Charles Raley, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 1973. Born in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Jennie (Miller) Baughman. Mrs. Raley was a member of Gravel Pit United Methodist Church and attended Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church. Surviving are six sons, Charles, Jennerstown; Claude, Somerset RD 1; Victor, West Middlesex; Freeman, Erie, Robert, Spring City; and Paul Raley, Philadelphia; and five daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Rodolchick and Mrs. Corabelle Shaffer, Somerset RD 5; Mrs. Ruth Shaffer, Somerset; Mrs. Irene Davis, Rockwood RD 1; and Mrs. Shirley Thompson, Hyndman. Funeral service was conducted Wednesday afternoon in Grace United Methodist Church, Hyndman, by Rev. John Weaver, Rev. Leroy Logsdon, Rev. Glenn Shewbridge and Rev. Raymond Mankamyer. Interment in Hyndman Cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, January 11, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

CRESAPTOWN - Mrs. Sarah M. Raley, 91, died Monday, April 16, 1990, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. She was born Nov. 21, 1898 in Hampshire County, W.Va., daughter of the late William Edward and Maddie Wern (Maloney) Maphis. Mrs. Raley was formerly employed by the Westvaco Corporation at the Luke mill, and by the Celanese Corporation. She was a 40-year member of Central Assembly of God Church, Bedford Road, Cumberland, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Her husband, Ezra J. Raley, died in August 1966. Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn M. Barker, Goodrich, Mich.; and Elaine M. Smith, Owings Mills; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Kight Funeral Home, Cumberland. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Thomas L. Lantz. Interment will be in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, W.Va.
Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, April 17, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

Victor H. "Vic" Raley, 89, White-Cliff Nursing Home, Greenville, formerly of Sharon, died Oct. 10, 2005, in UPMC Hospital, Greenville. Born in Hyndman, Nov. 25, 1915, to the Rev. Charles and Sarah Baughman Raley. His wife, the former Isabelle E. Paul, whom he married June 3, 1943, died on July 12, 2005. He is also preceded in death by five brothers, Chester, Midge, Claude, Paul and Freeman Raley. Survived by daughter, Cathleen McKnight, Fernandina, Fla., and a son Victor C. Raley, Erie. Also a brother, Robert Raley, Somerset, and five sisters, Evelyn Rudalchich, Ruth Schaffer, Irene Davis and Corabelle Schaffer, all of Somerset, and Shirley Witt, Hyndman; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at A.E. Pustinger Funeral Home, Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Funeral Mass will be held noon at Holy Trinity Church, Fruit Ave., Farrell.
Unknown Source, published October 11, 2005
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, Vincent

Not a resident of Frostburg probably but regretted to hear last Saturday afternoon of the death of Vincent Raley. He came here from Hyndman, Pa.—then Bridgeport—immediately after the war, and industriously following his trade, that of carpenter, he reared a large and estimable family and amassed some property. He was a Councilman three terms, and in public and private life alike was universally regarded as an honest man. He served through the war in a Pennsylvania cavalry regiment. Mr. Raley was 60 years old July 30, last. His wife and eight children survive—Mrs. Annie Bachman, of Cumberland; William H., of Swamscot, Mass., Mrs. Laura B. Pfeiffer , Misses Mary J., Bertha, Nellie, and Frank and Charles Vincent, of this place. The funeral took place Monday at the English Lutheran church, of which he had been a member many years.
[Frostburg Mining Journal, 9-21-1895, p. 3]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

Vincent Raley died at his home at Hyndman, on Friday, July 18, of heart failure, aged 69 years four months and one day. His wife, who was Caroline Mowry, and three sons survive: Charles of Hyndman, Norman of Layton, and Walter at home. Four brothers are also living: Joseph of Pittsburgh, Albert of Ellerslie, Simeon and Daniel of Hyndman. The funeral services were conducted at the late home on Monday, July 21, by Rev. J. C. Powell, assisted by Rev. Dittmar. Interment was made in the Hyndman Cemetery. Mr. Raley was a member of the United Evangelical Church and always lived a consistent Christian life.
The Bedford Gazette, July 25, 1913
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 16, 2015

RALEY, Mrs. Waneta Trent Steward

CUMBERLAND — Mrs. Waneta Trent Raley, 61, died Sunday, July 29, 1990 at the Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit. Born in Cumberland Aug. 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Evelyn (Bridges) Steward. Mrs. Raley was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fort Ashby (W.Va.) Veterans of Foreign Wars; the Ladies Auxiliary of Cumberland Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles; and the Women of the Moose. Her husband, Robert Raley, died April 3, 1984. One daughter also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Willard A. Boarman Jr., Hughesville, and Robert A. Boarman, Newburg; one daughter, Sonja Woodbury, Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Milton Steward Jr., and one sister, Jean Helmstetter, both of Cumberland; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery by the Rev. Wayne Turner. The Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue, is in charge of arrangements.
Cumberland Times-News, Monday, July 30, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

FROSTBURG - William E. Raley, 71, of RD 2, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, shortly after being admitted. He had been in ill health five years. Born in Zihlman, he was the son of the late Clarence and Laura (McKenzie) Raley. He was a former employe of Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Genevieve (Layman) Raley; three daughters, Mrs. Merle Warfle, Twinsburg, Ohio and Mrs. William Ultis and Mrs. William Fresh, both of here; three sons, Paul Raley, Dornad, Mich., Edward Raley, Hagerstown, and William Rice, here; seven sisters, Mrs. Arvel Minick, Mrs. Anthony McKenzie, Mrs. Charles Arnold, and Mrs. William McKenzie, all of here, Mrs. Ruth Fate, Salisbury, Pa., Mrs. Kenneth Lint, Wellersburg, Pa., Mrs. June Butler, Pittsburgh; five brothers, Thomas, Raymond, John, Albert and Gordon Raley, all of here, 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Raley, Stanley Raley, James Raley, James Minnick, David McKenzie and Fred Arnold.
The Cumberland News, January 23, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010

William R. Raley, 67, of RD 6, Cumberland, died yesterday following a lingering illness. Born near Swanton, he was the son of the late Edward and Drucilla (Hutzell) Raley. He was formerly employed in the acetate department of the Celanese Fibers Company, having retired two years ago. He was a member of the Danville Church of the Brethren, and Woodmen of the World. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (Beachy) Raley; one son, William R. Raley Jr., Hinckley, Ohio; Mrs. Martha Valdivia, Reisterstown; Mrs. Anna Marie Messick, and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Raines, both of Flintstone, and Mrs. Donna Lee Fronck, of Glendale; two brothers, Milton Raley, Finzel; Charles Raley, Pocohontas, Pa., and 14 grandchildren. The body will be at the Kight Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 2, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 8, 2015

Lonaconing - Mrs. Marion Ralston, aged 80 years, mother of Henry Ralston, local police chief, died this morning at Wellsburg, W. Va., where she had been a resident for over 18 years. Mrs. Ralston was well known by the older residents. Mrs. Ralston was the wife of the late John Ralston who died about 15 years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was an active worker for its welfare during her entire life. Mrs. Ralston is survived by the following children: Mrs. Edward Robertson, Wellsburg, W.Va.; John Ralston, Monessen, Pa.; Lawrence Ralston, Wellsburg, W. Va.; William Ralston, Thomas, W. Va.; Mrs Margaret Schuyler, Wellsburg, W. Va., and Henry Ralston, this city. The body will arrive here this evening and will be taken to the home of Henry Ralston, Douglas avenue. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Edward J. Travers, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 16, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 7, 2010

Charles A. Ramhoff, 62, of 12503 SW Wright Street, Bowling Green, died Friday in the VA Center in Washington, D.C., where he was admitted March 3. Born in Sand Patch, Pa., he was a son of the late Roland J. and Mary (Knepp) Ramhoff. He was a member of St. Matthew's United Church of Christ and was a retired employe of Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen E. (Sherman) Ramhoff. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Harold W. Crabtree and the Rev. Oscar Ohler will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Carmel Lutheran Cemetery, White Oaks.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 21, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 10, 2010

FROSTBURG — Harry C. (Penner) Ramhoff, 76, of 182 Ormond Street, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late William S. and Florabelle (Crowe) Ramhoff. He was a member of the First English Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Viola (Walbert) Ramhoff; two sons, Roy J. Ramhoff, Pittsburgh, and William R. Ramhoff, Youngstown, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Donna Gene Sipple, Salisbury, and Mrs. Eileen M. Ohler, Short Gap, and 13 grandchildren. Hafer Funeral Home; services Monday in German-Lutheran cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 22, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

FINZEL — Irene Arlena Ramhoff, 85, of Finzel, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born June 1st, 1926 in Finzel, she was the daughter of the late Simon Caton and Minnie McKenzie. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roy "Duke" Ramhoff; two sisters, Mary McKenzie and husband Arthur, and Leona Kitis and husband Fritz; and three brothers, Clarence "Bud" Caton, Carl Caton, and Herbert Caton. Irene was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and loved going to church with her sister Mary. She worked at Kroger’s Market in Pittsburgh, Pa., before returning to Finzel to raise Richard in a better environment. On returning to Finzel she worked at the Hen House Restaurant on Long Stretch and also the Silver Leaf in Frostburg. Irene will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Surviving are a son, Richard J. Ramhoff and wife Melissa, Finzel; one grandson, Cooper Corley, Finzel; sisters, Mae McKenzie and husband Dick, Finzel and Isabelle Minnick, Frostburg; brothers, Lawrence Caton, Ohio, Anthony Caton, Ohio and Stanley Caton and wife Jenny, Oldtown; a sister-in-law, Helen Caton, Frostburg; sisters-in-laws, Donna Sipple and husband George, Salisbury, Eileen Ohler and husband Reverend Oscar Ohler, Ridgeley, W.Va., Ruth Anne Pugh, Frostburg and Anna Mae Ramhoff, Ohio; along with many nieces and nephews and special friends. Family and friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Durst Funeral Home P.A. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Oscar Ohler officiating. Interment will be in the Greenville Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pocahontas. Pallbearers will be grandson, Cooper Corley; nephews, Davis Kitis, John Kitis and Fred Caton; great nephews, Dave Siegmyer and Timmy Siegmyer. The family would like to thank all her Special Caregivers at Frostburg Village where she lived for the past four years. Condolences may be sent to the family at durstfuneralhome.com.
Cumberland Times-News, November 18, 2011
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 23, 2011

A former resident of Frostburg died yesterday in a Pittsburgh hospital of injuries suffered when a car he was repairing slipped off jacks and blocks and crushed him. Victim of the accident was Ralph Edward Ramhoff, 30, whom hospital attaches said suffered a crushed skull and internal injuries. Pittsburgh authorities said the young man was replacing a spring on his automobile at his home, 422 Franklin Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa., and was practically finished with the job when the car slipped and fell onto the upper portion of his body. The accident occurred at 9:30 p. m. Tuesday, and Ramhoff died yesterday at 8 a. m. Born in Frostburg, a son of Harry C. and Viola (Walbert) Ramhoff, he had been employed in the Pittsburgh area by the National Biscuit Company. He was a graduate of Beall High School and served two years in the Marine Corps. Married to the former Miss Ruth A. Adams of Eckhart, they had two children, Ralph E. Ramhoff Jr., 4, and Roxanne L. Ramhoff, both at home. Surviving, besides his widow, parents and children, are two brothers, Roy Ramhoff, Pittsburgh, and William Ramhoff, Youngstown, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Donna Sipple, Salisbury, Pa., and Mrs. Eileen Ohler, Frostburg. The body is at the Griffin Funeral Home, 426 Franklin Avenue, Wilkinsburg, where services will be conducted tomorrow at 10:30 a. m. The body will be returned to Frostburg Memorial Park for viewing prior to interment at 2:30 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 22, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

Roland Jonathan Ramhoff, 82, of 4 Wright's Avenue, Bowling Green, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been admitted May 6. He had been in failing health the past several months. Born in Bittinger, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Ramhoff. His wife, Mary E. Knepp Ramhoff, preceded him in death. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a 50-year member of JOUAM, Mt. City Council 11, Frostburg. He also was a member of St. Matthew's United Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, Charles A. Ramhoff, Bowling Green; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hubbard, Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Helen Marten, Youngstown. The body is at the George Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, June 1, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

OAKLAND - Cecil Zeddy Ramsey, 84, Star Route, died yesterday at his home. He was a son of the late James and Jane (Friend) Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey had been a Maryland state forester for 41 years and was a member of Garrett Lodge 119, Knights of Pythias. Surviving are his widow, Ethel F. (Friend) Ramsey; seven daughters, Mrs. Hazel Welch and Mrs. Gay Shultz, both of Bay City, Mich.; Mrs. Lola Martin, Swallow Falls; Mrs. Beryle Benda and Mrs. Fay Powell, both of Baltimore; Mrs. Mayvell Bennett and Mrs. Wanda Leighton, both of Orlando, Fla.; five sons, Playford Ramsey, Potomac Park; Sherwood Ramsey and Veldin Ramsey, both of Baltimore; Lee (Shirley) Ramsey, Columbia, S. C., and Lambert Ramsey, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Long, Morgantown; Mrs. Eula Jackson, Buckhannon, W. Va.; one bothers, Otis Ramsey, Buckhannon, 42 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich-Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Rocky Drean Church, by Rev. Gail Hixon and Rev. Robert Collette. Interment will be in Friend Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; July 22, 1971; page 14.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted May 31, 2010

Mrs. Eleanor (Baker) Ramsey, 34, wife of Playford Ramsey, 302 Magruder street, died this morning at Memorial Hospital. Surviving are five children, Playford Jr., Phillip Larry, Ella Lou, Ethel and Elda, all at home; her father, John Baker, Oakland; four brothers, Leslie, Woodrow and Verl Baker, Baltimore, and John Baker, U. S. Army, Amarillo, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. Violet Wasson, this city, Mrs. Elmer Shaffer, Bergoo, W. Va., Mrs. Ruth Stup, Poolesville, Md.; Mrs. Jane Geist, Reistertown, Md., and Mrs. Hazel Johnston, Oakland. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home until tomorrow afternoon whence it will be removed to the Bolden Funeral Home in Oakland.
Source: The Cumberland Evening News; Cumberland, Maryland; Jan. 15, 1944; page 5.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 19, 2010

CLARKSBURG W VA, JULY 31
Dr Robert Ramsey, son of Dr John W Ramsey, accidentally fell out of a second story window of his office in the Lattster building at the corner of Third and Pike Streets, Sun morning about 4 o'clock, and sustained injuries which resulted in his death before assistance could be given him. Dr Ramsey was 34 years of age and the son of the only pioneer physician now here. He served several years with the W Va National Guard.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, AUGUST 4, 1905
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

W. Scott Ramsey, a respected resident of Coalmont, died yesterday evening, September 27, 1946, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 20, 1876, in Springfield Township, the son of Austin and Malissa (Brown) Ramsey. He married Lucy A. Brode on September 21, 1905, in Huntingdon. His wife and these children survive: Ira Blaine Ramsey, New York City; Mrs. Clare Highberger, Wilkinsburg; Mrs. J. M. Donaldson, James Creek; and Mrs. R. L. Dail, Huntingdon. There are also two sisters and a brother: Mrs. B. K. Senft, Saltillo; Mrs. J. L. Dean, Philadelphia; and Grant Ramsey, Saxton. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 2:30 p.m. EST in the Robert E. Huff funeral chapel, Saxton, conducted by Mr. D. B. Allison. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Saxton. Friends may call at the late residence until 10:30 a.m. Monday and after that time at the funeral chapel.
Source: Huntingdon County and Surrounding Areas Obituaries, September 28. 1946
[the initial W stands for Winfield]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

RAMUS, Mrs. Clara E. Patterson, nee Bittner

Mrs. Clara E. Ramus, 74, of 106 Decatur Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Peter W. and Anna (Garlitz) Bittner. She was married twice. Both husbands, Adam G. Patterson and John Ramus, preceded her in death. A retired bobbin-stores employe of Celanese Fibers Company, she was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Surviving are four stepdaughters, Miss Tiny E. Patterson, Carlos; Mrs. Viola Gall, Mrs. Melva Chaney, Frostburg; Mrs. Dorothy Rodenhauser, Stroudsburg, Pa.; a stepson, William W. Patterson, Midlothian; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Green, city; a brother, John Bittner, Sandusky, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 3 p.m. Rev. James Shockey will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be George Patterson, William Patterson, James Clise, Adam Rodenhouser, Wilbur Rodenhouser and Roy Diehl.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 6, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 7, 2012