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RIORDAN, Mrs. Mary Sheehan

Mrs Owen Riordan, aged 70 years, widow of Owen Riordan, Sr., of Westernport, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Naughton in that place. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Rev M. J. Riordan, of Pikesville, Md.; Mrs. Michael Naughton, Westernport; Sister Assunta; Owen Riordan, Jr., Cumberland. The funeral will take place Friday morning, with a requiem high mass, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, October 25, 1906 - pg 1, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 14, 2015

RIORDAN, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael J.

Msgr Riordan Dies in Washington, Age of 81
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Riordan, 81, oldest priest in the archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington and pastor, of Maryland churches for twenty-six years, died here Tuesday.   His Maryland pastorates were at St. Mary's church, Barnesville, for eleven years, and St. Charles' church, Pikesville, for fourteen years, for the past twenty-six years, however, he had been assigned to Washington churches, first at the Immaculate Conception, then St. Martin's church.  A solemn requiem mass will be offered at 10:30 a. m., Friday in St. Martin's church here by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles R. O'Hara. The Rev. Joseph V. .Buckley, also of Washington, will preach the sermon.  Burial will be in Mount Olivet cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, May 20, 1943 - pg 10, col 7
Find A Grave Memorial# 153077850
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 14, 2015

RIORDAN, Owen

THE DEATH OF OWEN RIORDAN Of Westernport in Baltimore City Hospital Wednesday. PIONEER IN THE COAL FIELDS Of West Virginia—Superintendent of First Mine Operated by Senator Davis—Was a Mine Inspector for Maryland.
Mr. Owen Riordan, of Westernport, 76 years old. died at the Baltimore City Hospital Wednesday of nephritis. He was born in Ireland, but had been a resident of Allegany county for more than half a century.  In 1866, he was made manager of the mines owned by the Atlantic and George's Creek Coal Company, of Baltimore, and  subsequently became superintendent of the first mine operated by former Senator Davis, of the Davis Coal and Coke Company. In 1887 he was appointed mine inspector for Maryland.  For several years previous to the building of the West Virginia Central Railroad he was engaged in exploring and surveying the Elk Garden coal tracts, his reports being the chief factor in determining the route of the road.  He opened mines at Elk Garden and other points on the line of the West Virginia Central and became superintendent of the mines at Thomas, West Virginia.  An expert in his knowledge of the nature and topography of the Maryland coal fields, he was a witness at the most notable coal trials in the States in Maryland and West Virginia, and was regularly consulted by mining operators and investors.  He had prospected coal and mineral deposits in Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Florida and prepared reports upon their value.  He had written and published a number of brochures treating of coal lands. Mr Riordan leaves four children. A son is Rev. M. J. Riordan. of Pikesville.  The remains were taken to Westernport yesterday and the funeral occurred today.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, November 27, 1903 - pg 8, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 14, 2015


RISBERG, Lloyd E.
 
LaVale - Lloyd E. Risberg, 89, died Saturday, December 14, 2002, in St. Vincent DePaul Nursing Center, Frostburg. He was born December 8, 1913, in Strum, Wisconsin, the son of the late Morna Risberg. In addition to his mother, his wife Dorothy E. Risberg and a sister Jeanette Lorentz predeceased him. He attended Park Place United Methodist Church and was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, Arkansas. He was an US Army veteran serving with the 35th Battalion during WWII. Mr. Risberg was a retired carpenter, a member and thrice past master of Onward Masonic Lodge #1072 AF & AM in Chicago, and Past Patron of Martha Chapter #215 O.E.S. in Rogers, Arkansas. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Judie Scherer and husband Len of Rogers, Arkansas, and Mrs. Nadine Hoeller and husband Bob of LaVale. Five grandchildren, Steve Scherer, Scott Scherer, Len Scherer, Robert Hoeller, and Patricia Leydig, are also surviving, as are 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Marion Dutter, Apache Junction, AZ., Beatrice Schubert of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and a brother Marshall Rice of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Memorial services will be held in the Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Master Sargent Robert M. Hoeller will present the American flag with the Rev. Lee Brotemarkle officiating. Inurnment will follow. 
Saturday, December 14, 2002; Hafer Funeral Services, LaVale, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 
Posted February 14, 2014

RISHEL, Mrs. Audrey Ann Shipley

Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 4 am

Audrey Ann Shipley Rishel, age 75, of Little Brownfield, Uniontown, Pa., passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 in LaFayette Manor Inc. Friends will be received in Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, Pa., today, March 19, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Pastor Charles O'Brien officiating.
02Sun Apr 8 15:37:42 EDT 012
d.o.d. 16 March 2012; no source noted
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(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted May 26, 2017

RISHEL, Ralph E.

Ralph E. Rishel, 62, of RD 2, Uniontown, a charter member of the Markleysburg-Henry Clay Fire Dept., died Friday in Uniontown Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Shipley Rishel; ten children, Larry Rishel of Salem, Ohio; Karen Amendola, of Westmoreland City; Dexter Rishel and Randy Rishel, both at home; Gary Rishel, of Markleysburg; Rick Rishel, of Smithfield; Beth Ann Gordon, and Greg Rishel, both of Uniontown; Dawn Rishel and Craig Rishel, both at home; 13 grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Melvin Rishel, Imogene VanSickle, Robert Fike and Duane Fike, all of Markleysburg, Vivian Stinger of Kansas City, Kan.; numerous nephews and nieces. Friends will be received in the Crawford Funeral Home, Markleysburg, Sunday, Monday and until 1 p.m. Tuesday.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 20, 2017

RITCHEY, Blair William

Hyndman, Pa., Jan. 6.—Services for Blair William Ritchey, 58, stonemason, who died at his home here yesterday, will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. at the home. The Rev. Clewell Miller, pastor of the Evangelical Church, will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman cemetery. A native of Hyndman, Mr. Ritchey was a son of Mrs. Mary Ferner Ritchey, Hyndman, and the late Clinton Ritchey. He was a member of the Reformed Church here. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura (Kennedy) Ritchey, whom he married June 20, 1912; and 13 children, Mrs. Clyde Waltman, Ellerslie; Mrs. Robert Crabtree, Corriganville; Mrs. George Smith, Mt Savage; Mrs. Allan Sisler, Mrs. Elmer Hordubay, Mrs. Ray Miller, Mrs. Raymond Sisk, and John Ritchey, all of Hyndman; and William, Robert, Jack, Donald and Erma Jeane, at home. Also surviving are three brothers, Harry Ritchey, Central City, Pa.; Dove Ritchey, Hyndman, and Irvin Ritchey, Gastonville, Pa.; a sister, Miss Veda Ritchey, Hyndman, and 10 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 6, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 18, 2010


Name: Charles E. "Worm" Ritchey, 71, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: James and Mary (Thompson) Ritchey
DOB: May 13, 1933, in Gilmore, MD
DOD: Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, MD
Predeceased by: parents; daughter, Cathy; brothers, James and Edward; sister, Elizabeth
Survived by: sons: Charles Ritchey and wife Karen, Frostburg; Roger Ritchey and wife Edith, Eckhart, MD; Denny Ritchey and wife Vickie, Cumberland; Mark Ritchey and wife Karen, Somerset, PA.; daughter, Robyn Hamilton and husband David, Westernport, MD; sisters, June Jones, Frostburg; Margaret Beeman, Lonaconing, MD
Burial: March 20, 2005, Frostburg Memorial Park

Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 20, 2014

RITCHEY, Miss Edith N.

Edith N. Ritchie, 89, of Westernport died peacefully at Moran Manor Nursing Home in Westernport. Born in Maysville on August 12, 1912, she was the daughter of the late David and Bessie (Foltz) Ritchie. Three brothers, Wayne Ritchie, Dolan Ritchie and Shelby Ritchie preceded her in death. Miss Ritchie was a graduate of Bruce High School in Westernport and Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of the Westernport Church of the Brethren and Westernport Senior Citizens. Surviving are her two sisters, Phyllis Lewis and Pansy DiUbaldo, both of Westernport, two special and devoted nieces, Angela Smith of Piedmont and Christa DiUbaldo of Cumberland. She also had several other nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. At Miss Ritchie's request, her body was cremated. There will be no visitation. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at the Philos Cemetery in Westernport on Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ervin Huston and Rev. William Shimer officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Church of the Brethren. Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, is in charge of arrangements.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - March 12, 2002
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 14, 2015

RITCHEY, Mrs. Mabel Whitehead

Mabel (Whitehead) Ritchey, 63, of 123 South Richard Street, Bedford, died suddenly Sunday, February 1, 1976, at her home. She was born October 1, 1912, at Bard Hollow, a daughter of the late Roy Bradford Whitehead and Loretta (Holler) Whitehead. She was married to Veryl Boyd Ritchey who preceded her in death in May of 1969. Surviving are these three children: Joretta, wife of Ruby Creps, of R.D. 1, Bedford; Bradford J. Whitehead, of Oceanside, California; and Deborah, wife of James Bowser, of New Paris. Two brothers, Robert Whitehead, of R.D. 1, Bedford and Homer Whitehead of Johnstown also survive along with five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one step-brother and one step-sister. Mrs. Ritchey was a member of the Pleasant Hill Reformed Church and had recently retired as a waitress at the Coach Room Restaurant. Funeral services: Wednesday, February 4, at 2 p.m. in the Paul A. Kolander Funeral Home, Bedford, with Rev. John P. MacRae, officiating. Burial in the Lybarger Lutheran Cemetery in Madley. Friends will be received in the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, February 2, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2015

RITCHIE, Mrs. Mary Agnes Chaney

WESTERNPORT, Md. - Mary Chaney Ritchie, 84, of 211 Hammond St, Westernport, Md., passed away Monday, January 9, 2006, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W.Va. Born February 6, 1921, in Mt. Savage, Md., she was the daughter of the late Richard Francis and Agnes (Barncord) Chaney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, killed in action during World War II, Dolan Samuel Ritchie; two brothers, Richard Francis Chaney and Raymond Chaney; and three sisters, Jean Frances Kelly, Clarabelle C. Kenney, and Margaret C. Kupfer. Mrs. Ritchie was a 1938 graduate of Bruce High School. She was retired from the H P Clothing Store, having worked at the Piedmont, W.Va., and the LaVale, Md., stores. She was a member of the Victory Unit #155 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Westernport, and a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Westernport. She leaves behind a son, Robert Dolan Ritchie and wife, Judy, of Winchester, Va.; two grandchildren, Robert Dolan Ritchie Jr. and wife, Amber, of Winchester, and Carrie Winters and husband, Robert, of Charlestown, W.Va.; a special sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Chaney of Westernport, whom she lived with for 50 years; her devoted pet, Sam; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Father Manning Smith officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - January 11, 2006.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 14, 2015

RITCHEY, Mrs. Orpha Maust

Meyersdale, February 11 - The remains of Mrs. Orpha Ritchey, who died at Tournee, Col., Monday, arrived here today and were taken to the home of her parents, Elder and Mrs. Samuel P. Maust, who reside near Boynton. The funeral services will be conducted in the Church of the Brethren, South Side, Saturday afternoon. Interment in Union cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 12, 1910
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 6, 2015


RITCHEY, Veda E.

HYNDMAN - Veda E. Ritchey, 61, died this morning in Bedford County Memorial Hospital, Bedford, where she had been a patient a month. Born in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Clinton L. and Mary (Ferner) Ritchey. Miss Ritchey held membership in Hyndman Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Auxiliary of the Hyndman Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are three brothers, Harry Ritchey, Central City; Dove E. Ritchey, Hyndman, and John I. Ritchey, Gastonville. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home 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 Sunday at 2 p. m. at the funeral home by Rev. Harry E. Hull and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 13, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 18, 2010

 

RITCHEY, William Blair
 
A Hydman man, William Blair Ritchey, 44, died in Cumberland Memorial Hospital Monday morning where he was admitted Dec. 23, with a gunshot wound in his chest. Mr. Ritchey was reported to have been hunting on the Andy Shroyer farm west of Hyndman with his son Billy, aged 12, when he stumbled and his gun discharged, the bullet penetrating a rib and lodging in his chest. He was taken to the Cumberland hospital where surgery was performed. He had been on the critical list since he was admitted to the hospital. An employe at the Celanese Plant in Cumberland, Mr. Ritchey was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Oscar Jordan Post No. 7375 Veterans of Foreign Wars and of Hyndman F & AM Lodge No. 589. He was born Nov. 20, 1917, in Hyndman, a son of the late Blair Ritchey and Laura (Kennedy) Ritchey. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife the former Ida Siegner whom he married Dec. 7, 1947, and two sons, William and Ernie Roy; four brothers, John, Canton, O.; Robert, Jack and Donald, all of Hyndman; eight sisters, Mrs. Ethel Waltman, Hyndman; Mrs. Lena Sisler, Hyndman; Mrs. Ruth Crabtree, Akron, O.; Mrs. Mary Smith, Mt. Savage, Md.; Mrs. Maude Hordubay, Manns Choice, Rt. 1; Mrs. Pearl Miller, New Baltimore; Mrs. Audrey Sisk, Hyndman, and Miss Erma Jean Ritchey of Hyndman. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock in the Zeigler Funeral Home, the Rev. John Zinn, pastor of the First United Church of Christ, officiating. Interment in Hyndman cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge and VFW with the VFW conducting military rites at the grave.
The Bedford Gazette, January 2, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 2, 2013

RITCHEY, Mrs. Zelda Caroline Kenner

WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Zelda Caroline Ritchey, 54, of Franklin, died Monday at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, where she had been a patient 12 days. A native of Jennings, Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Ida (Folk) Kenner. She had resided in Franklin the past 27 years and was a member of the Church of God of Piedmont. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Ritchey; three brothers, Charles Kenner, Baltimore; Jonas Kenner, Westernport, and Herman Kenner, Barberton, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Susan Winkler, Franklin. The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p. m. in the Church of God, Piedmont, Interment will be in the Mt. View Cemetery at Moscow Mills.
The Cumberland News, April 1, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

 

Name: Norma Rose Ritchie
Parents: James Barber Reed Ritchie and Edna Marie (Steinley) Ritchie
DOB: July 9, 1937 in Washington, PA 
DOD: Dec. 12, 2010 at North Broward Medical Center, Deerfield, FL 
Predeceased by: parents
Survived by: sisters, Virginia McIntyre of Cumberland and Hila Uhl of Clarysville; brother, James R. Ritchie and wife Annette of Lonaconing 
Burial: Inurnment, Frostburg Memorial Park
Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 1, 2014

RITCHIE, Roger Lee

Roger Lee Ritchie, 26, was killed as the result of a motorcycle accident on Route 51 east of Spring Gap, Maryland, on Friday, March 9. Mr. Ritchie was a native of Spring Gap and a son of Edward Ritchie and the late Mildred (Piper) Ritchie. He was enrolled as a student at Catherman's Business School and had recently served with the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Debra (Evans) Ritchie; his stepmother, Dorothy (Shrout) Ritchie, RD 1, Oldtown; four brothers, Larry and Hal Ritchie, both of Cumberland; Gary Ritchie, Max, N.D.; William Dugan, Mt. Pleasant, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Dellann Campbell, Miss Joy Ritchie, both of Cumberland, and Miss Brenda Shrout, RD 4, Cumberland. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Richard Thrasher officiating. Interment will follow in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale VanMeter, Carl DeShong, RobertRitchie, Edward Lepley, Larry Robey and Kenneth Ritchie.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) News, Monday, March 12, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 29, 2017

 

RITER, Mrs. Nellie M. Luman

Mrs. Nellie M. Riter, 86, native of Madley, Pa., died yesterday in Philadelphia where she had resided for the past 40 years. She was born at Madley on May 1, 1873, a daughter of the late Aaron and Catherine (McEwen) Luman. Her husband, Dr. J. F. Riter, preceded her in death. She had lived in North Carolina prior to her husband’s death. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and was past matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Bryson City, N.C. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Thomas A. Shallow, Philadelphia, with whom she resided. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman by Rev. J.M. Scharf, pastor of Lybarger Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Lybarger Cemetery. Friends will be received by the family at the funeral home on Saturday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2015

RITTER, Mrs. Bridget Lannon Ritter

Piedmont, W. Va., May 13—Mrs Bridget Lannon Ritter, 79, widow of Samuel Ritter, died last night at her home, 54 West Fairview Street. She suffered a paralytic stroke three weeks ago. Mrs. Ritter was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lannnon. Her husband died over 20 years ago. She is survived by one son, Leon Ritter, at home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, at St. Peter's Catholic Church Westernport, with interment. in the church cemetery
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, May 13, 1937 - pg 13, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 16, 2011

 

 

 

RITTER, Mrs. Catherine

"MRS. RITTER DEAD - The Widow Of The Late Paul Ritter Passes Away -
Mrs. Catherine Ritter, widow of the late Paul Ritter, died at 10 o'clock yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George P. Geatz, aged 65 years. The deceased was well-known and respected and leaves the following children: Messrs. Emil Ritter, of Pittsburgh; Jacob and Paul of the firm of Paul Ritter's Sons, Cumberland; Alfred, of Cumberland; Chas. Ritter, Elkins, W. Va.; Mrs. Sebastian Fleckenstein, Mrs. George P. Geatz, Mrs. Walter Hamilton, and Miss Katie Ritter, of Cumberland. Mrs. Ritter came from a prominent German family of Hesse Damstadt, of which she was a native. Her marriage to Mr. Ritter occurred after their arrival in this country. The funeral service will be held at the residence of Mrs. Geatz, 22 Smallwood Street, 10 o'clock Tuesday morning with interment in Greenmont Cemetery. Rev. S. J. Braun, of the Bedford Street German Lutheran Church, will officiate."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Monday 13 Jul 1908
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 5, 2009

RITTER, Mrs. Katherine Hartig

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Katherine Ritter, 83, formerly of Frostburg, died Saturday at Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Texas, where she had been residing with her daughter, Mrs. Jean McEwin. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Catherine (Dilfer) Hartig. She was a member of Salem Church of Christ and the Ladies Aid Society. Her husband, Dr. I. L. Ritter, preceded her in death in 1962. Also surviving are a niece, Mrs. Alice Scroggan, Frostburg; a nephew, Paul Hauser, Toms River, N. J., and four grandchildren. The body will be returned to the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, where friends will be received tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. Private services will be conducted there Wednesday by Rev. George Wehler and burial will he in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, September 5, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 7, 2012

 

RIZER, Alfred

FROSTBURG, July 29 — Alfred Rizer, 82, Zihlman, died yesterday in Miners' Hospital where he was admitted Sunday. He had been employed as a bricklayer most of his life. A native of this community, Mr. Rizer was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Rizer. He belonged to the Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy (Paton) Rizer; 11 children, Henry Rizer, Zihlman; Louis Rizer, Wiley Ford, W. Va.; Alfred Rizer, Jr., Detroit; John Rizer, a Marine sergeant stationed near Washington; Mrs. Raymond Riggleman, Westernport; Mrs. Ivy Irwin, Mrs. Irene Albright and Mrs. Ruth Gregor, Baltimore; Miss Idella Rizer, at home; Mrs. Dorothy Green, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Mary Nines, Frostburg; 29 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hater Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

 

 

 

RIZER, Mrs. Amanda Collins

MT. SAVAGE — Rites for Mrs. Amanda (Collins) Rizer, 67, wife of Howard Rizer, who died Saturday at her home on Calla Hill after a year's illness, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. in Mt. Savage Methodist Church with Rev. L. J. Moore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rizer was a member of the Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Arch Rankin, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Paul Greening and Miss Dorothy Rizer, Akron; two sons, Glenn Rizer, Akron, and Richard Rizer, Clifton Forge, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Cora White, Rigby, Idaho, and 10 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 12, 1954
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

RIZER, Mrs. Amelia Kirby

Frostburg, Nov. 20 — Mrs. Amelia (Kirby) Rizer, 85, widow of George Henry Rizer, died last night at the home of her son, Howard Rizer, Mt. Savage, after a lingering illness. A daughter of the late Phillip and Sarah (Metz) Rizer, and a native of Mt. Savage, she was one of the community's oldest residents. Her father, an early settler in the section, was a wagon maker by trade, and known throughout the county. A member of Mt. Savage Methodist church, she was the oldest charter member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the church. Besides Howard, she leaves three sons, Richard T. Rizer, Frostburg, high school supervisor for Allegany county; George and Charles Rizer, Mt. Savage; and three brothers, George, William and Philip Kirby, Mt. Savage. She had 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the home of her son, Howard, with funeral services Wednesday afternoon from the Mt. Savage Methodist church. Rev. Harris Waters, pastor, will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 20, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

 

 

 

RIZER, Mrs. Amelia Willison

Mrs. Amelia Rizer, a widow, aged 64 years, died at her home, 31 Independence street, this morning. The deceased was a Miss Willison before her marriage and was born near Flintstone. Three daughters and two sons survive, Miss Nora, Mrs. May Beall, Mrs. Nettie White and Clarence and Edward Rizer, all of this city. The funeral will likely take place Friday with interment at Flintstone cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, July 12, 1911
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

 

 

 

RIZER, Mrs. Annie M. Butts

Mrs. Annie M. Rizzer[sic], wife of the late Charles L. Rizer, died Wedcnesday nidnight at her home, 46 Polk street, agend 72.  Mrs. Rizer was a lifelong resident.  She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and of McKinley Chapter, No. 12, Order of the Eastern Star.  She is survived by three sons, William P., Harry C. and City Engineer Ralph L. Rizer and one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Martin, all residents of this city.
26 February 1920, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
Posted November 26, 2009

 

 

 

RIZER, Edith Idella Sleeman

MOUNT SAVAGE — Edith Idella (Sleeman) Rizer, 94, formerly of Mount Savage, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Rest Assured Living Center in Meyersdale, Pa. Born July 10, 1909 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Wesley H. and Myrtle (Ridgely) Sleeman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard T. Rizer; one son, John Richard; one sister, Helen Kathleen Kerr; and one brother, Charles Herbert Sleeman. Mrs. Rizer was a 1927 graduate of Beall High School and graduated from Frostburg State University in 1929. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Penn State University in 1954. She was a teacher for the Allegany County school system retiring in 1969 with 25 years of service. She was a member of the Mount Savage United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Allegany County Retired Teachers Association and the Maryland State Teachers Association. Surviving are her daughter, Jane R. Miller and husband James, Corriganville; one granddaughter, Cheryl Ann Bielen and husband Gregg, Centreville, Va.; one step-granddaughter, Julie Ann Miller, Cumberland; one step-grandson, J. Shawn Miller and wife Regina, Frostburg; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Richard, Ashleigh Marie and Emily Nicole Bielen, Centreville; and special nephew, Donald W. Kerr, Millsboro, Del. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Ave, Frostburg, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Broome officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Savage Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gregg Bielen, Shawn Miller, Wayne Miller, Donald Keene, George Twigg and Thomas Rizer and honorary pallbearer will be Mathew Bielen.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, April 29, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2010

 

 

RIZER, Mrs. Edna Winebrenner

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Edna Rizer, 48, of 203 West Main Street, died yesterday evening at her home. She had been in failing health two years. She was a native of Carlos. Her husband was the late Wilson Rizer. Besides her mother, Mrs. Nettie  Winebrenner, of here, she is survived by a brother, Floyd Winebrenner, of Carlos, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rizer was a member of the First Methodist Church. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 21, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 8, 2012

 

 

RIZER, Edwin F.

Edwin F. Rizer, Sr., 74 years old, died at 11 o'clock last night at Western Maryland Hospital. He was born in Cumberland and was a member of a pioneer family. While on a visit to his son, residing in Philadelphia, ten days ago, he was taken ill. He returned to Cumberland accompanied by another son, Harvey L. Rizer, and two days ago entered the hospital. His body was removed to the home of his son at LaVale. For years Mr. Rizer was employed with the United States Express Co., and later in the stores department of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and was to have retired this month. At one time he was active in politics and was elected under the ward system, several terms, on the Democratic ticket to the City Council. He frequently served as an election official. He was an ardent sportsman and a man of kindly and courteous disposition. His wife, a sister of Assistant Postmaster George. C. Shuck, died several years ago. He is survived by three sons and one daughter, Edwin F. Rizer, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; Harvey L. Rizer and Thomas Gordon Rizer, Cumberland, and Mrs. W. L. Diament, Baltimore, Md. He is also survived by two step-children, Richard S. Bell, attorney, Cumberland, and Mrs. Benj. F. Lucas, Baltimore. Mr. Rizer is also survived by a brother, Mason S. Rizer of Forest Park, Illinois. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p. m. from the home of his son in LaVale. The Rev. Dr. H. S. Bowersox, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 12, 1928
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

Name: Florence R. Rizer, 82, of Eckhart, MD
Parents: Jonas and Elsie May (LaRue) Skidmore
DOB: July 29, 1921, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home
Spouse: Benjamin Rizer
Predeceased by: parents; husband; daughter, Charmagne Berger; sisters, Beulah Rannie and Mary Alice Spataro; stepfather, George Edward Clark
Survived by: sons, Albert Spataro and wife Angela, Finzel, MD; Mike Spataro and wife Joyce, Clarysville, MD; Herman Rizer and wife Nancy, Plantton, MD; Robert Rizer and wife Mary Ann, Long Stretch (Garrett Co.) MD; James Rizer and wife Carol, OH; daughters, Linda Powell, Eckhart; Susan Ervin and husband Austin, Baltimore, MD; Mary Lou Crouch and husband Charlie, Halifax, PA; and Clara Mae Powell and husband Charlie, Cumberland, MD; sisters, Dorothy Robeson, Frostburg; Helen Drees, Finzel; Virginia Arnone, Frostburg
Burial: cremation; inurnment in Eckhart Cemetery
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 2, 2014

RIZER, Frank F.

OAKLAND - Frank F . Rizer, 65, of RD 6, died Sunday, March 10, 1991 at his residence. Born June 7, 1925 in Allegany County, he was the son of the late Frank F. and Anna A. (Winebrenner) Rizer Niner. Survivors include three halfsisters: Alice Rice, Mountain Lake Park, Mabel V. Lewis, Corinth, W.Va.; Mary C. Niner, Deer Park; six half-brothers, Joseph P. Niner and Lester J. Niner. both of Deer Park; Carl E. Niner. Mountain Lake Park; Henry L. N iner, Oakland; William E. Niner, Loch Lynn; James F. Niner, Deer Park. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Gail Hixon. Interment will be in the Deer Park Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, March 12, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 14, 2015

 

RIZER, Henry W.

ZIHLMAN — Henry W. Rizer, 74, of here, was dead on arrival at Miners Hospital, Frostburg, Saturday. Born in Eckhart, he was a son of the late Alfred and Lucille (Pape) Rizer. His wife Mrs. Anna (Coleman) Rizer preceded him in death. Mr. Rizer was a member of Jennings Run Council JROUAM 15, Mt. Savage. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Cleo V. Quinn and Mrs. Betty L. Quinn, both of Zihlman; Mrs. Anna M. Machin, Mt. Savage; five sons, Henry D. Rizer, Youngstown, Ohio; Harold E. Rizer and John E. Rizer, both of Baltimore; Warren K. Rizer, Zihlman; Jackson R. Rizer, LaVale; two brothers, John Rizer, Youngstown, Ohio; Alfred Rizer, Detroit, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Mull, Frostburg; Mrs. Ruth Rose, LaVale; Mrs. Irene Albright, Baltimore, and Mrs Dorothy Green, Willoughby, Ohio. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Donald Russell. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Arthur Blank, Harold and William Miller, Allen Stevens, Carl Deick and Roy Rizer.
The Cumberland News, November 2, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012

 

RIZER, Howard E.

 

MT. SAVAGE - Howard E. Rizer, 86, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been admitted June 12. Born here, he was a son of the late George H. and Amelia (Kirby) Rizer. His wife, Amanda (Collins) Rizer preceded him in death. He was last employed as a watchman for the George F. Hazelwood Company and was a member of the Mt. Savage United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Rankin, Barrelville; Mrs. Dorothy McCrossin, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two sons, Glenn Rizer, Cuyahoga Falls, and Richard Thomas Rizer, Clifton Forge, Va.; three brothers, George A., Charles P., and Richard T. Rizer, here; 14 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg.
The Cumberland News, June 22, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

 


RIZER, Mrs. Ivy Rizer

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Ivy Rizer, 65, formerly of Zihlman, died yesterday at Baltimore. Born in Zihlman, she was a daughter of Alfred and Lucy (Pape) Rizer. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. L. E. Travis, Maysville, W. Va.; Mrs. Michael DeChesare, McCoole; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Green, Ohio; Mrs. Irene Albright, Baltimore; Mrs. Ruth Rose, Cumberland; Mrs. Mary Nine, Frostburg; three brothers, John Rizer, Ohio; Alfred Rizer, Detroit, Mich.; and Henry Rizer, Zihlman; and three grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received today and tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 22, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

 

RIZER, Jacob

Jacob Rizer, a well known and prosperous farmer of the Wellersburg, Pa., district, died at the home of his son, Simon Rizer, above Wellersburg, in Somerset county, Pa., last night, aged 82 years. He is survived by one son, his wife having died twelve years ago. The deceased was a splendid type of the many frugal and industrious Germans that helped to settle and cultivate the mountainous part of Pennsylvania, and following the vocation of farming, he amassed a comfortable competency. The funeral will take place Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, with services in the Wellersburg Lutheran Church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Mr. Rizer was a frequent visitor to this city for many years prior to his death, and was well known to the older generation of German citizens, by whom he was highly esteemed.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, April 30, 1909
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

RIZER, James W.

FROSTBURG - James W. Rizer, 69, of here, died yesterday in Miners Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been in failing health for several years. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late William and Sarah (Williams) Rizer. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of Frostburg Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mary (Eisentrout) Rizer; two daughters, Mrs. Henry McKenzie, Borden, and Mrs. Marshall Caton Jr., Frostburg; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Paul, Mt. Savage, and seven grandchildren. The body is at the residence of Thomas Eisentrout, 66 West Mechanic Street. Services will be conducted Wednesday 2 p. m. at the residence by Rev. Robert W. Curent, pastor of First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Members of Farrady Post 24, American Legion, will serve as pallbearers and will conduct graveside military rites.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 9, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 24, 2012

 

RIZER, John F.

FROSTBURG - John F. "Pex" Rizer, 76, of 1605 Meadowbrook Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, died Dec. 17 in Casa Grande Medical Center, Ariz. Born in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Alfred and Lucy (Pate) Rizer. Mr. Rizer had resided in Youngstown since 1951 and was retired from the Republic Steel Corporation. He retired from the U. S. Marines in 1948, having served 20 years. He was a member of the Hitchcock Woods Christian Church and AARP 454. Surviving are his widow, Lena V. (Martens) Rizer; two daughters, Mrs. Linda McClelland, Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Shirley Lee, Salem, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Green, Midland; Mrs. Ruth Rose, Cumberland, and Mrs. Irveen Albright, Baltimore, and two grandchildren. Services were conducted Monday and interment was in Youngstown.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 26, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

 

RIZER, Mrs. Lillie Belle Trimble

HYNDMAN - Lillie Belle Rizer, 92, of Wellersburg, died Saturday. Born on December 26, 1870, at Wellersburg, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Brinham) Trimble. Her husband, Edward Rizer, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Anna Sansom, Cumberland, and Mrs. Edith Miller, Wellersburg. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. J. L. Tenney. Interment will be in Wellersburg Reform Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 14, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 9, 2012

 

 

RIZER, Mrs. Mary A. Eisentrout

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Mary A. Rizer, 56, of 65 East Main Street, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Caton, Jr., of 214 West Main Street. She was a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Lashbaugh) Eisentrout, of here. Her husband, James Rizer, died one month ago today. Besides her parents and daughter, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Henry L. McKenzie, Borden; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Ryan, Eckhart; Mrs. William Davis, Frostburg; Mrs. Howard Davis, Old Bridge, N. J., and Mrs. Allen Fergueson, Frostburg; two brothers, Thomas J. Eisentrout, Frostburg, and James Eisentrout, Cumberland, and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Rizer was a member of First Methodist Church. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 8, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010

 

RIZER, Mrs. Mary Eveline Shaffer

Mary Eveline Rizer, 92, formerly of Hyndman, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, at Pennknoll Village Nursing Center, Everett. She was born Dec. 16, 1907, in Hyndman, a daughter of Martha Jane and William Harry Shaffer. Her husband, Eugene R. Rizer, preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by two daughters: Carol, wife of Richard Miller, of Falls Church, Va., and Mary Jane, wife of Larry Brewster, Mississippi; a sister, Elizabeth Thomas, Hyndman; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons: Wayne E. and Donald E. Mrs. Rizer was a homemaker and a member of First Avenue United Methodist Church, Hyndman. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Avenue United Methodist Church, Hyndman, with the Rev. Julie Applegate officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Zeigler Funeral Home, 169 Clarence St., Hyndman; and at the church one hour prior to the service.
The Bedford Gazette, August 4, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2010

RIZER, Robert Harry
 
Robert Harry "Bob" Rizer peacefully entered into eternity on Tuesday morning, April 3, with his beloved wife of 65 years by his side. Born on Aug. 25, 1926, he was the son of the late Palmer "Saul" Rizer and Opal (Clark) Rizer. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Clifton "Lindy" Rizer; a great-grandson, Casey Shockey; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gladys and Hamil Wilt; and his son-in-law, Charles Teets. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Fannie, and children, Neal (Audrey) Rizer, Savage River Road; Crystal Teets, Mechanicsville, VA; and Wandell Feaster, New Creek, WV; seven grandchildren, Dawn (Richard) Shockey, Lonaconing; Darrin (Julia) Rizer, Bloomington; Brandi (Clint) Meese, Salisbury, PA; Joshua Teets, Midlothian, VA; Megan Teets, Virginia Beach, VA; Matthew Teets, Mechanicsville, VA; and Stefannie Feaster, New Creek, WV. He is also survived by one sister, Ruth Streets, Falling Waters, WV; a brother-in-law, Calvin Winters (Maedean) of Romeo, MI; seven great-grandchildren,: one great-great grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; and three very special neighbors, Russ, Pat, and Mike Moon. Bob attended Bruce High School and was very proud to later attain his GED while in his 70s. He was a member of Hiram Lodge #103 AF&AM, a member of Mountainside Marine Detachment #1071, Kelly Mansfield Post #52 American Legion, Piedmont, WV, Queen's Point V.F.W., #6775. He also attended Bloomington United Methodist Church. He served his country as a proud U.S. Marine from 1944-1946. When he returned home from military duty, he married his sweetheart, and they began their long, happy life together. Bob was employed by Westvaco in the Machine Coating Dept., retiring in 1990 with 42 1/2 years of service. Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Thursday, April 5. Hiram Lodge will hold a memorial service at the funeral home on Thursday. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, April 6, at 1 p.m., with interment at Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, April 5, 2012
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 22, 2015

RIZER, Walter S.

Walter S. Rizer, 73, of 624 North Mechanic Street, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late William W. Rizer and Frances (Shaffer) Rizer. Mr. Rizer was a retired employee of Yellow Top Cab Company. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and Local 453, Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union. Surviving are two sons, Walter H. Rizer, Funkstown; Roger E. Rizer, city; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly James, with whom he resided; four sisters, Mrs. Effie Lee, Wellersburg, Pa.; Mrs. Edna Cook, Texas City, Texas; Mrs. Ella Whitman, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Florence Markwood, city, and nine grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa., tomorrow and Friday. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Robert Hinkle. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland News, Wednesday, February 15, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

 

RIZER, William Perry

William Perry Rizer, 82, of 441 North Centre Street, Masonic leader, former city and Queen City Brewing Company official, died yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital. Born November 14, 1868 here, Mr. Rizer spent his lifetime in Cumberland and despite a keen and active interest in fraternal and business affairs, found time to travel extensively in the United States. He was educated in local schools and was graduated from the Union Street School when it was a new building.

Worked With Father
In his early years he worked with his father, the late Charles L. Rizer, a local roofing contractor. His mother was the late Amanda (Butts) Rizer. During his employment with his father, and with the J. C. Orrick Company, he became adept as a bookkeeper. In 1900 he became confidential secretary to the late Governor Lloyd Lowndes and looked after the affairs of the Payne Spring Tanning Company which Lowndes owned here. He followed this work for three years during which time he accepted a position as bookkeeper with the German (now Queen City) Brewing Company which was then being organized. He worked at both jobs until Lowndes returned here after his term as governor. He was a director of the brewing company for more than 30 years, retiring as its secretary- treasurer in 1947. Mr. Rizer served two terms in city council under the old "ward system." He was a member of the council and a member of the City Hall Committee and city treasurer when the old building burned.

Became Mason in 1892
His Masonic activities date back to 1892 when he joined Ohr Lodge No. 131, A. F. and A. M. Five years later he was worshipful master, an office he held for seven years to set a Cumberland lodge record for continuous service in that office. He was secretary of Ohr Lodge for 25 years and held about all Masonic offices possible at various times. In addition he was a member of Salem Chapter, No. 18 Royal Arch Masons; a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite bodies; Salem Council No. 11, R. and S. M.; Knight Templar Antioch, Commandery No. 6; impressario for 18 years of Royal Order of Jesters;' past patron and secretary of McKinley Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. He was a past grand patron of the Order of Eastern Star, serving that office in 1905.

Helped with Temple
Mr. Rizer was also Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, a member of Lodge No. 83, B. P. O. Elks, and Junior Order United American Mechanics. Mr. Rizer was among those who helped select the site of the Masonic Temple, Green Street. He was secretary of the group and collected all funds spent for construction and equipment. He is credited with working out a 20-year financing plan which paid out in less than ten years. The building was started in 1910, the cornerstone laid in 1911 and dedicated in 1912. Several years later, Mr. Rizer and others began talking about a country club for Masons and Shriners and sketches were prepared in the early 1930s. One was finally selected. The Ali Ghan Shrine Country Club, Baltimore Pike, is the result of these efforts. He was a member of the club's board of directors for many years.

St. Paul's Member
Mr. Rizer also followed his family allegiance to the Lutheran Church. He had been a member and active in affairs of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for many years. Surviving, are his wife, Mrs. Bessie (Cessna) Rizer and the following children: Mrs. Evelyn Naurene Williams, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Gladys Marie Taylor, city; Mrs. James Thom, La Vale; one stepson, C. N. Cessna, at home; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph L. Rizer, city engineer, Harry Rizer, city; one sister, Mrs. William Martin, Narrows Park. The body is at the George Funeral Home.

The Cumberland Evening Times, January 2, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

 

RIZER, Wilson

FROSTBURG — Wilson Rizer, 38, died at his home, 203 West Main Street, suddenly this morning. Mr. Rizer was the son of Howard and Amanda Rizer, Mt. Savage. He was a member of First Methodist Church and had been an employe at the Amcelle plant of Celanese Corporation for the past 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna (Winebrenner) Rizer; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Rankin, Barrelville, and Mrs. Rosetta Greening, and Miss Dorothy Rizer, both of Akron; two brothers, Glenn Rizer, of Cumberland, and Richard Rizer, of Virginia. The body is at the residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 30, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

 

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