BEAM, Miss Ella

Died.
At the residence of Otto von Heize, Monday, March 3, 1891, Miss Ella Beam.
Published Saturday, March 7, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

BEAM, Hunter C.
 
ROMNEY, W. Va. — Hunter C. Beam, 74, of Fort Ashby, died yesterday at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg. Born in Fort Ashby, he was a son of Nicholas and Rachel (Seeders) Beam. A retired railroader, he had lived most of his life in the Fort Ashby section. He was a member of Dan's Run Methodist Church, and the American Legion. He was a World War I veteran. Surviving are his widow, Lula May (Douthitt) Beam; a daughter, Mrs. Willie L. Wagner, and a son, George H. Beam, both of Fort Ashby; three brothers, Ira G., Vernon C., and William H. Beam, all of Fort Ashby; two sisters, Miss Luray Beam, Fort Ashby, and Mrs. Anna Wagner, Oldtown; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Combs Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received Wednesday. A service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Carl E. Burrows, pastor of Fort Ashby Methodist Church. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 3, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2015

BEAM, Mrs. Lula May Douthitt

FORT ASHBY, W Va. - Mrs. Lula May Beam, 89, died Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. She was born here June 16, 1895, daughter of the late George H. Douthitt and Laura Jane (Broome) Douthitt. Mrs. Beam was a member of Dan’s Run Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Her husband, Hunter C. Beam, died in 1961. She is survived by one son, George H. Beam, and a daughter, Mrs. Willie L. Wagoner, both of Fort Ashby; two brothers, John Douthitt, Apollo, Pa.; G. Edgar Douthitt, Fort Ashby; one sister, Mrs. Grace Sisk, Fort Ashby; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, Friday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James E. Shepherd and the Rev. Elinor Mosser officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Thompson, Bill Doman, John H. Wagoner, Benjamin Milleson, Dale Beam and Lynn E. Poland.
Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, Md., Friday, February 22, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 10, 2018

BEAM, Mrs. Nora O. Broome
 
ROMNEY - Mrs. Nora O. Beam, 90, RD 1. Springfield, died Sunday (December 18) at Nella's Nursing Home in Elkins. A native of Fort Ashby, she was a daughter of the late George Broome and Emaline (Dennison) Broome. Her husband, Vernon B. Beam, preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Andrew S. Beam, Clarysville, Md.; Ralph N. Beam, Fort Ashby, and Dale R. Beam, Springfield; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Miller Funeral Home here today. Services will he held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. William Kope officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, December 20, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2015 

BEAM, Vernon B.
 
ROMNEY - Vernon B. Beam, 85, of RD 1, Springfield, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born June 15, 1889 at Fort Ashby, he was a son of the late Nicholas C. and Rachel (Seders) Beam. Mr. Beam was a retired farmer. He was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II and a member of Henry Hart Post 1411 VFW. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nora (Broome) Beam; three sons, Andrew S. Beam, Piedmont; Ralph N. Beam, Fort Ashby; Dale R. Beam, Springfield; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Wells-Miller Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Fort Ashby United Methodist with the Rev. Paul Suder officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 9, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2015

BEAN, Charles

Charles, the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bean of Barton, died at Hoffman Hospital, Keyser, Sunday afternoon. The boy was ill only four days. An operation was performed for the removal of an abscess, and it was thought that the boy would recover, but about an hour before his death his heart weakened and failed to respond to treatment. The remains were brought to Barton and his funeral took place today at 2:50 p.m.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, February 8, 1910 - pg 9, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 30, 2011
 

"Requiem high mass for John Michael Bean, 69, native of Beryl, who was found dead in Fairmont last week, was celebrated Monday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church, Westernport. The Rev. Linus E. Robinson, pastor, was celebrant. Interment was in St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Barton. Pallbearers were Samuel Bean, Jr., John Bean, Donald Bean, Charles Fram, Jim O'Rourke and Bill Jones. Mr. Bean, son of the late John and Sarah (Barnhill) Bean, was born in Beryl but resided most of his life in Barton. He was a retired coal miner and held membership in St. Gabriel's Catholic church. In recent years Mr. Bean had resided in Fairmont where his body was discovered on the property of the Eastern Gas and Fuel company. Authorities said death was due to exposure. Survivors include a sister, Miss Margaret Bean, Royal Oak, Mich., and two brothers, Thomas Bean, Royal Oak, and Frank Bean, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla."
"The Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Thu 17 Jan 1957
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 6, 2010

BEAN, Joseph Felix

"Westernport-Joseph Felix Bean, 53, Barton, and employe of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper company for 23 years, died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient three weeks. He underwent an operation last Tuesday. A native of Barnum, W. Va., he was a son of John Bean, Barton and the late Mrs. Sarah J. (Barnhill) Bean and lived at Barton 50 years. He was a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic church at Barton. Besides his father, he is survived by four brothers, Samuel Bean, Barton; Frank Bean, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; John Bean, address unknown; and Thomas Bean, Royal Oak, Mich. The body was taken to the father's home in Barton. Services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock with a Requiem mass at St. Gabriel's church, Barton. Burial will be in the church cemetery."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland Mon 26 Feb 1945
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 6, 2010

BEAN, Mrs. M. M. nee Carr

GRANT COUNTY - Press (Petersburg) of 13th
Mrs. M. M. Bean, of Moorefield, who before her marriage was a Miss Carr, daughter of Adam Carr, died at her home Sunday after an illness of only a few days. Mrs Bean was a noble woman and her death was heard, with regret by her many friends in this county.
Keyser Tribune, February 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 20, 2010

BEAN, Samuel Anthony

"Retired Coal Miner Fatally Hurt By Auto- Samuel Anthony Bean Dies In Hospital As Result Of Injuries-
Returning with ice cream for his grandchildren, a 65-year-old Barton man was fatally injured on State Route 36 in Barton Wednesday night near his home.  Samuel Anthony Bean, who retired in June after working with the Shuhart Coal Company in Barton, died early yesterday morning in Miners Hospital, Frostburg.  He was struck by an auto driven by Donald Lawrence Hawn of RD 1, Frostburg, who had been discharged from the Army at Fort Meade Wednesday at 4 p. m.
Going Out Of Way
Oddly enough, Hawn at the time of the accident was going out of way to take a companion, Charles Morris, also discharged at the same time, to his home in Westernport.  Hawn told County Investigator Edwin R. Lilya and State Trooper Harry Bosley, who are conducting the probe, that he rounded the sharp curve in the west limits of Barton and saw Bean crossing the highway.  Hawn told investigators he swerved to try to avoid hitting Bean, but was not successful.  The car skidded on the wet highway into the guardrails on the opposite side of the road, police said. Bean was carried for a short distance by the Hawn auto.  Hawn then stopped a passing car, and had an ambulance and police summoned.  He stayed at the scene until Bean had been taken to the hospital and Trooper Bosley had arrived, Lilya reported.
Dies In Hospital
Bean died several hours later in Miners Hospital.  He suffered a fractured skull, fractured leg and internal injuries.  Bean had been to a confectionary in Barton and was returning with ice cream for his grandchildren who were visiting his home.  Lilya said the investigation is continuing and no charges have been preferred. Hawn and Morris were with Lilya and Bosley all morning at the state's attorney's office.  Born in Cross, W. Va., the victim was a son of the late John F. and Sarah (Barnhill) Bean.  He had resided in Barton 55 years.  He was a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Barton.  Besides his wife, Mrs. Carrie (Moffett) Bean, he is survived by four sons, Samuel A. Bean Jr., and James Bean, Lonaconing; John Bean, with the Air Force in Phoenix, Ariz., and Donald Bean, at home.  He also leaves four daughters, Mrs. Martha Rigley, Baltimore; Mrs. Charles Raybuck, Alexandria. Va.; Mrs. James Taccino, Silver Spring, and Mrs. Richard Fram. Frostburg; two brothers, Thomas Bean, Detroit, and Frank Bean, Fort Laudcrdale, Fla., one sister, Miss Margaret Bean, Detroit, and nine grandchildren.  A requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Gabriel's Church, tomorrow at 9:30 a. m. by Rev. Charles Quinn, assistant pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westornport.  Interment will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery.  The body is at the residence."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 26 Nov 1954
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 30, 2011

"Funeral services were conducted recently in Royal Oak, Mich., for Thomas P. Bean, 86, of Royal Oak, who died February 6 in a hospital there following a brief illness. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery there. Born in Barton, Md., he was the son of the late John M. Bean and Sarah (Barnhill) Bean. He was a retired coach and athletic director of St. Mary's Catholic School, Royal Oak. For 50 years, including last summer, he was the director of Camp Sancta Maria in Gaylord, Mich. His great nephew, John F. Bean, Jr., Barton, worked with Mr. Bean at the camp as counselor. He is survived by a sister, Miss Margaret Bean, Royal Oak, a brother, Frank Bean, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and several nieces and nephews in Barton."
"The Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Tue 15 Feb 1983
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 6, 2010

BEANE, Charles

Mt. Savage, Md., Feb. 15—Charles Beane, 80, former resident, died Wednesday at the Home of The Little Sisters of the Poor, Washington, where he had been making his home for five years. He is the last immediate member of his family.  Interment will be in Washington.  Mr. Beane was a brother of the late Mrs. Julia Wolfe, Frostburg.  Mrs. Clement Reagan, Mt. Savage, is a niece.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, February 15, 1940 - pg 9, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 8, 2015

BEANE, Mrs. Mary Brennan/Brogan

Mrs. Mary Beane, aged 81 years, aunt of Mrs. William F. Kerber, this city, died at the residence of her son, Rev. John G Beane, 1312 Lincoln avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Beane was well known in this locality, especially at Frostburg, where she spent her early days. She was a sister of the late Very Rev. M. J. Brennan, former pastor of St. Patrick's Church, this city. Mrs. Beane for a number of years spent some time here and in the surrounding towns during the summer months. Since the death of her daughter she has made her home with her sons. She is survived by the following children: Rev. John G. Beane, pastor of Corpus Christi Church; Richard B. and Michael C. Beane, of Pittsburgh, and William T. Beane, bookkeeper for West Virginia & Maryland Gas Company, of this city. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Ellen Logsdon, of Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Margaret Eagan, of Pittsburgh. The funeral will take place from Corpus Christi Church and interment will be in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, July 26, 1920 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 30, 2011

BEANE, Michael

Michael Beane, 60 years old died, at 2 o'clock Sunday morning at his home in Mt. Savage.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, Joseph W. and James M. Beane, Mt Savage, and two daughters, Mrs Barbara Bosley, Cumberland, and Mrs. Mary Moffitt, Mt. Savage. He is also survived by one brother, Charles Beane, Mt. Savage, and a sister, Mrs. Julia Wolf, Frostburg.  Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Cumberland.
Find A Grave Memorial# 125049035
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, August 29, 1927 - pg 7, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 8, 2015

BEANE, Richard B.

Richard B. Beane, of Pittsburgh, Pa,, formerly of Frostburg, died yesterday morning in St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He is survived by two brothers, William T. Beane, Sr., 219 Carroll street, this city, and Rev. J. G. Beane,. pastor of Corpus Christi Church, Pittsburgh.  Mrs. William F. Kerber, this city, is a cousin.  Funeral services will be held Monday in Pittsburgh.  Solemn high mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi church at 9 o'clock.  The body reposes at M A Hanlan's, 6350 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh.  It is requested that flowers be omitted.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, March 15, 1930- pg 8 col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2015

BEAR/BAER, Solomon

Funeral of Solomon Bear.
This morning the funeral of Solomon Bear took place from his late residence on North Mechanic street. Mr. Bear, it will be remembered, had both legs cut off in front of the Queen City Hotel yesterday morning as he attempted to cross the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. He was removed to his home shortly after the accident and died an hour after he was taken to his home. Rabbi Kahn conducted the services at the house and also at the grave. The pallbearers were as follows: Mr. H. Lambert, of New York; and Messrs M. Gotlieb, Gus Loaenstein, S. Rosenthal, D. Lambert and Sigmond Tanzer, of this city. The following relatives from a distance were present: Mr. and Mrs. H. Bear, Mr. Joseph Bear, and Charles Reichenbach, of Frostburg; Mr. Isaac Bear, of Lonaconing, and Myer Bear, of Piedmont, W. Va.; Mr. Edward Donahue and wife, of Frostburg, who are old friends of the family, were also present. The interment took place in the Jewish cemetery on the Baltimore pike.
Published Thursday, June 25, 1891 in THE DAILY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 4, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

BEAR/BAER, Solomon

Killed by the Cars.
Mr. Solomon Bear of North Mechanic street, was run over by a shifting train of cars Wednesday at 8:25 and had both legs cut off. About an hour later he died. The old gentleman's mind has been failing for sometime, and during the past few months he has been closely watched. He left the house Wednesday morning unobserved and went to the Queen City hotel. He was seen walking aimlessly about the place but no particular attention was paid him. He started to cross the tracks and in some way caught his foot in one of the switches and he was unable to get out of the way of a yard train, which backed down over his legs severing both of them. He was carried at once into the hotel basement and Dr. Carr was called. Upon examination the doctor saw that amputation would be useless and that death would soon ensue. The doctor hyperderically injected some morphine and did all in his power for the sufferer. As soon as possible he was taken home, where he soon died. Mr. Baer was in his 86th year. He has been in America 50 years, 40 of which has been spent in Cumberland. For several years he kept a store on Mechanic street, near the viaduct, and then moved to his late residence near Mill street. He leaves a wife and two brothers. He has always born the reputation of being an honest upright man and was liked for his quiet unassuming manner. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
Published Friday, June 26, 1891 in THE WEEKLY CIVILIAN, Cumberland, Maryland on page 1, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

BEAR/BAER, Solomon

Fatal Accident.
Solomon Bear, aged 85 years, had both legs cut off by a yard train of cars in Cumberland Wednesday, and died an hour later. In crossing a track one of his feet caught in a frog and he could not extricate it in time to get out of the way of a backing train. He was a brother of Hartz Bear, of Frostburg.
Published Saturday, June 27, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 2, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

BEARD, Earnest

Earnest Beard of Bloomington, died Wednesday morning while in the hospital in this city, from injuries received by falling from a bridge at Luke, Md. He, with some companions, was crossing the bridge by night and thought they were across and stepped off only to fall about 30 feet, with fatal result.
Mineral Daily News, July 4, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 6, 2010

BEARD, Harry Jackson

Westernport, June 10 - Harry Jackson Beard, 60, husband of Mrs. Edith May Elliot Beard, died suddenly last night at the home of his son, Paul Beard, of Bloomington. A native of Bloomington, he was the son of the late James and Sarah Wolf Beard. He was an employe of the Charles Pattison Coal Company, and a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses sect of Lonaconing. Survivors include two other sons, Dorsey and Ray Beard, and three daughters, the Misses Haldy, Minnie and Mona Beard, all of Bloomington. Funeral services will be held from the home of Paul Beard Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Francis Eldridge of Lonaconing officiating. Interment will be in the Bloomington Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 10, 1946
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 19, 2015

BEARD, Harry Ray
 
Harry Ray Beard, 90, of Beacon Street, Keyser, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home, on the anniversary of his and his wife's marriage. Born on December 19, 1922 in Franklin, Mineral County, WV, he was a son of the late Harry Jackson and Edith Mae (Elliott) Beard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June Elizabeth (Chapman) Beard on January 3, 2010; three brothers, Paul K. Beard, Dorsey E. Beard and Winfield J. Beard, and five sisters, Violet B. Breckbill, Sarah Haldy Beard, Margaret Mae Beard, Minnie Clara Beard and Mona Faye Beard. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Beard was retired with 44 years of service as a supervisor in the finishing department at Westvaco Luke Mill. He was a 1939 graduate of Bruce High School and a US Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of Kelly-Mansfield Post #52 American Legion, Piedmont, and the Keyser Presbyterian Church, where he formerly served as a deacon for several years. Surviving is his daughter, Brenda J. Herndon and husband Dann of Keyser; a grandson, Andrew D. Herndon and wife Summere; two great-grandchildren, Myiah Elizabeth Herndon and Maxson Andrew Herndon, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Long officiating. Private interment was at the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 [no source noted]   
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 19, 2015

BEARD, Joseph William

Joseph William Beard, 49, of Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Born Nov. 28, 1956, in Cumberland, he was the son of Bernard Eugene Beard, Jr., and his wife, Joyce, Lexington, Va., and Mary Catherine (Stegmaier) Beard, Cumberland. Mr. Beard was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Mark Beard, March 6, 2001. A graduate of Allegany High School, Joe was a United States Army Veteran being honorably discharged in 1975. He was owner and operator of Beards Preferred Floors for six years in the DC area and eleven years in Cumberland. Joe was very proud of his hardwood flooring work and put his heart into every job. He was also co-owner of Sunshine Flowers with his wife, Sue. Besides his parents, Joe is survived by his wife of 17 years, Susan K. (Owens) Beard; his children, Daniel Joseph Beard and Emily Ann Beard, whom he was very proud and deeply loved, both of Cumberland; his brothers, Scott Beard and his wife, Rita, Goldvein, Va.; and Timothy Beard, Waldorf; his sisters, Mary Ann Marvin and her husband, John, Cumberland, Lisa Shields and her husband Ken, Mount Savage, and Cathy Snellings and her husband, David, Waldorf; and his stepbrothers, Billy Beard and his wife, Trisha, Lexington, Va., and Charles Beard and his wife, Cat, Southern Maryland. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, PA., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at I p.m. with Father Milton Hipsley officiating. Due to the family’s current situation, donations would be greatly appreciated in the children’s names to the First United Bank, White Oaks Branch.
Cumberland Times-News, November 20, 2006
(Courtesy  of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2022

BEARD, Mrs. Mary Catherine Stegmaier

Mary Catherine (Stegmaier) Beard, 85, of Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 20, 1936, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Lindner) Stegmaier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Joseph W. Beard and Jeffrey M. Beard; all four of her siblings, Leonard Stegmaier, Dorothy Zapf, Thomas Stegmaier, and Frances Jewell; and former husband, Bernard E. Beard Jr. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary was a homemaker. She was Catholic by faith, and attended SS Peter & Paul's Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. She loved playing shuffle board with the Fraternal Ladies' Shuffle Board League. She is survived by her children, Bernard "Scott" Beard and wife, Rita, Mary Marvin, Tim Beard, Lisa Shields and husband, Ken, and Cathy Snellings and husband, David Sr.; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul, 125 Fayette Street, Cumberland, on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Kenneth Whiteman Jr., Steven Shields, Kevin Shields, David Snellings, Matthew Snellings, and Jacob Snellings.
Published in Cumberland Times-News on February 8, 2022
(Courtesy  of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2022

BEARD, Miss Mona Fay (abridged)
 
BLOOMINGTON - Mona Fay Beard, a former distinguished federal government employee living in Bloomington, died at Frostburg Village Nursing Home on June 29, 2012. Born May 3, 1931, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Edith Mae (Elliot) Beard. She is also preceded in death by sisters Margaret Beard, Violet Breckbill, Sarah Beard and Minnie C. Beard; and brothers Winfield, Paul and Dorsey Beard. Mona was a 1949 graduate of Bruce High School. She attended Catherman's Business School, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Graduate School, and George Washington University, majoring in business administration. She also received graduate credit from the University of Wisconsin. She retired in 1986 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, having served 35 years with the Agricultural Research Services and the Natural Resources and Conservation Services. She is survived by her brother, Harry Ray Beard; a niece, Brenda Herndon and husband Dann; great-nephew, Andrew Herndon & Summere and their children Myiah and Maxson, all of Keyser, WV. Family and Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Sunday, July 1. A funeral service will be conducted at the Boal Funeral Home chapel on Monday, July 2, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Bart Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, June 30, 2012
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 19, 2015

BEARD, Mrs. Roberta Louise Fazenbaker

Roberta Louise Beard, 83, of Owens Avenue, Bloomington, passed away Friday, May 13, 2005, at Devlin Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, where she had been a resident. Born September 8, 1921, in Beryl, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late James and Lydia (Burke) Fazenbaker. Her husband in 1985, Dorsey Beard, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Beard was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont. She retired from Westvaco Corp. with 30 years of service, having worked in the finishing room. She leaves behind a sister, Ada V. Hanna of the Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing; two nieces, Becky Niland and husband Mike of Cumberland, and Melanie Martin and husband Jim of Eckhart; one nephew, Tally Hanna and wife Cathy of Keyser; and a longtime friend, Sandy Schiver and husband John of Lonaconing. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Bart Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - May 16, 2005.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 20, 2015

BEARD, Miss Sarah Haldy

Sarah Haldy Beard, a former distinguished state of Maryland employee living in Bloomington, MD, died at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, MD on Monday, November 26, 2001. Born March 19, 1914 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Edith Mae (Elliot) Beard. Three sisters, Margaret Beard, Violet Breckbill, and Minnie C. Beard, three brothers, Winfield, Paul, and Dorsey Beard also preceded her in death. Miss Beard graduated from Piedmont High School in 1930 and Cathermine's Business School in 1948, majoring in accounting. She started her career at Westvaco Corp. in 1933. In 1944, she became an employee of the state of Maryland. She served as an accountant at Victor Collin State Hosplital, the Rosewood State Hospital, the Education Department (State Office Building in Baltimore), and the State Department of Education, Hagerstown, MD, working for the Regional Director of the Western Area of Maryland. She retired as an employee of the state of Maryland in 1979 and has resided in Bloomington since that time. She received many performance awards as an employee of the state of Maryland. Miss Beard belonged to the American Association of Retired Persons and was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, Mona Fay Beard of Bloomington, a brother, Harry Ray Beard and wife, June, as well as a niece, Brenda, and a husband, Dann Herndon, and son, Andrew all of Keyser, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home in Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Gary Eller officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune, (Waltham, MA)) - November 27, 2001
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 2, 2015

BEATTY, Mrs. Katharine Chamberlin, nee McKenzie

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Mrs. Katharine C. Beatty, 71, of 42 North Washington St., died early Friday morning at Gilford Convalasarium near Chambersburg after a long illness. Born in Franklin County she was a daughter of the late John and Jennie McElroy McKenzie. She was a member of United Church of Christ of Greencastle. She is survived by her husband, Dwight N. Beatty; the following children: Mrs. Earl Wagner, Chambersburg, Rt. 2; John W. Chamberlin, Chambersburg, Rt. 5; Norman G. Chamberlin, Baltimore; Frank S. Chamberlin, Ortanna, Pa.; Mrs. John Wilson, Waynesboro; Stanley C. Chamberlin, Greencastle, Rt. 2; Mrs. Everett Miller, Chambersburg, Rt. 1; Glenn E. Chamberlin, Greencaslle, Rt. 2; step-children; Marshall Beatty, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Gail Mongan, Funkstown; Mrs. Ray Etter, Greencastle; brothers, Charles McKenzie, Scotland, Pa.; Roy McKenzie, Chambersburg; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from Zimmerman Funeral Home, Greencastle, with the Rev. Ralph S. Geiman officiating. Burial will be in Price's Cemetery near Waynesboro. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 7 to 9.
Hagerstown Daily Mail, April 5, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)  
Posted June 7, 2014

BEAVER, Mrs. Eliza Ellen

FROSTBURG—Mrs. Eliza Ellen Beaver, 91, widow of John Beaver, died last night at her home following an illness of nine weeks. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David Kiddy, with whom she resided, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence where services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Edward A. Godsey, pastor of First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. 
[mother of Eva Knepp McKenzie who predeceased her mother. Eva (1887-1943) was the wife of Edward McKenzie (1864-1939), son of George A.]
Cumberland Evening Times, December 2, 1955
Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2014

BECK, Mrs. Anna Marie Brady

Mrs. Mae (Brady) Beck, 57, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Raymond Sell, Washington, early yesterday after a lingering illness. A native of Elk: Garden, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Anna Marie and Owen Brady. She was employed for a number of years in the B. and O. superintendent's office here and retired last January 1 due to ill health. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alma Edelin, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Sell and Miss Margaret Brady, both of Washington, and two brothers, Owen J. Brady, this city, and F. P. Brady, of Washington. The body is at Stein's Funeral Home. A requiem. mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a. m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, December 21, 1947 - pg 22, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 13, 2012

BECK, Mrs. Ethel E. Jenkins

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Ethel E. Beck, 80, formerly of 86 Meshach, Frostburg Village, recently a resident of the Frostburg Village Nursing Home, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Aug. 10, 1909, in Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (Martin) Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Beck. Mrs. Beck was the former owner and operator of Mom Beck’s Restaurant, Cumberland, and attended the Harvest Labor Chapel, Frostburg. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are one son, Leonard DeVore Jr., Baltimore; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Rasmussen, Luck, Wis.; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 11 a m. by the Rev. T. William Preston. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Times-News, September 11, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 15, 2017

BECK, George Frederick
 
Services for George Frederick Beck, 80, who died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Mothersole, 324 Furnace street, were held yesterday afternoon in the Stein Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. H. Hall Sharp pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, February 9, 1945 - pg 11, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 31, 2013

Meyersdale, Pa., Feb.11 — Hiram Beck, 76, died Tuesday at his home on Olinger street, Meyersdale, after an illness of about a week. He was born in Somerset County, Feb. 21, 1866, a son of Phillip and Lucinda (Hellinger) Beck. He taught school for a time in Somerset county and was engaged as a farmer at the time of his retirement about 10 years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Amanda (Mason), and three daughters and one son: Mrs. Hattie Schrock, Meyersdale; Mrs. H. L. Crum, Canton, O.; Mrs. Harold. Walker, Garrett, R. D., and Edward Beck, Meyersdale, R. D. A brother, Walter Beck, resides in Rockwood. There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Beck home by the Rev. R. M. Dunkleberger, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment was in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 11, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BECK, Mrs. Mary Sophia

DIED IN HER CHAIR ~ Mrs. Frederic Beck Dies Suddenly While Reading.
Mrs. Mary Sophia Beck, relict of the late Frederick Beck, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her residence, on Valley street, while seated in a chair reading. Mrs. Beck seemed in good health just before she died, and was conversing in a cheerful manner with her son-in-law, Mr. John Rephorn. After the conversation with her son-in-law she went to her room to read, as was her usual custom. At about 4:30 o'clock her daughter Mrs. Rephorn, went to the room and found her mother sitting in her rocking chair, apparently asleep, but when Mrs. Rephorn approached nearer she found to her horror that Mrs. Beck was dead. Dr. Carr was immediately summoned, who said her death was caused by apoplexy, and that she had died only a short time prior to his arrival. On the table near at hand were a lot of books and papers and an open prayer book was lying beside her. For a number of years the deceased has been one of the leaders in all beneficial enterprises connected with the Bedford Street Lutheran church, and was one of the charter as well as one of the most useful members of the "Altar Society". Mrs. Beck died as she had lived - a faithful and zealous Christian, and was in the 69th year of her age at the time of her death. She leaves surviving her the following named children: Mr. Henry Beck, of Piedmont, W. Va.; Mrs. John Rephorn, Mr. John D. Beck, Mrs. Julia Sibley, Mr. George Beck and Mr. Robert Beck. The funeral will leave the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and proceed to the German Lutheran church, where services will be conducted. Interment will be made in the cemetery connected with that church.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD., Monday January 28, 1895, Page 6, Col. 1
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted October 2, 2015

BECK, Raymond L. Jr.

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Raymond L. Beck Jr., 73, of Fort Ashby, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at his residence. Born May 18, 1926, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Raymond L. Beck Sr. and Pauline Mary (Dean) Beck. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Virginia (Moore) Beck. Mr. Beck was a member of CQ87 Company in the U.S. Army. He was a lab technician at Pittsburgh Plate and Glass. He was a member of Fort Ashby Post 6667, V.F.W., Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion, Lodge 271, Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Cumberland Outdoor Club. Surviving are his daughter, JoAnn Dean; son-in-law, Rodney G. Dean; grandchildren, Daniel Keith, Rodney Michael and Cody Dean, all of Lewisville, Texas;grandson, Brandon Kidwell, Fort Ashby; two sisters, Mary Evelyn Brady, Cumberland; Virginia Lee Blankenship, Wiley Ford; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the Upchurch Funeral Home, on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the local combined veterans honor guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Dick McDonald, Steven Robinson, John Dougherty, Ronald Tharp, Gus Brant, and Robert Appel.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Friday, March 3, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 19, 2017

BECKER, C. Lawrence
 
CLEARVILLE, Pa. - C. Lawrence Becker, 87, of Clearville, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1910, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Casper Michael Becker and the late Elmer Louis (Hollenberger) Becker. He also was preceded in death by two sons, Gary L. Becker, on Nov. 1, 1988, and Marvin L. Becker, on Feb. 3, 1990; and two brothers, Gilbert Becker and DeSalles Becker. Mr. Becker was a meter inspector for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania. He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church; Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 271; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 245; Knights of Columbus Council 586; and the Quarter Century Club of Columbia Gas System. Surviving are a wife, M. Margaret "Peg" (Bridges) Becker, Clearville; a son, Kenneth H. Becker and wife Donna, Twin Falls, Idaho; a brother, Vincent Becker, Cumberland, Md.; and a sister, Isabelle Dawson, Port St. Lucie, Fla. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bernard L. White officiating. Interment will be in Seven Dolors Catholic Church Cemetery. A Rosary will be prayed at the funeral home on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. 
May 01, 1998, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013

BECKER, Elizabeth

GRANT COUNTY - Mrs Elizabeth Becker an aged lady, died at her home near Maysville, October 17.
Keyser Tribune, November 1, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 28, 2010

F. Gilbert Becker

F. Gilbert Becker, of 1602 Holland Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Monday. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of Casper M. Becker, here, and the late Elmar (Hollenberger) Becker. An employe of the Queen City Brewery, he was a member of Local 265 Brewery Workers Union.  He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and of FOE Aerie 245, and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Becker was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and a member of the Rapplier Club. Besides his father he is survived by his wife, Virginia (O'Brien) Becker; three brothers, Vincent W. Becker, city; M. DeSales Becker, Silver Spring and C. Lawrence Becker, New Brighton, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Isabella B. Dawson, Rawlings. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.n. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16, 1966, Cumberland News
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls/transcribed by Genie Ragan)
Posted June 2, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Oct. 11. — George Becker, 70, retired miller and store manager of Meyersdale, died Tuesday morning at Somerset Community Hospital. For years manager of Altman's store, he was born March 10, 1876, the son of the late Jacob and Catherine Wilhelm Becker. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Lily E. Martin, he leaves six children, eight grandchildren and one brother. The funeral service will be held at 2 P. M. Saturday at Amity Evangelical & Reformed Church. Burial will be made at the Hays Church Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 11, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BECKER, Jacob

"Another of the older residents of the south part of this county has passed to the Great Beyond, and in the death of Jacob Becker, Brothersvalley township has lost a citizen noted for every good quality of both a true Christian and law-abiding citizen, one who in every relation of life both in the family, church and community at large, lived up to the Golden Rule. The deceased, Jacob Becker, who died at his late home Tuesday May 12, 1908, very suddenly, was born in Germany December 15, 1828, and lived at Hay's Mill for 50 years where he was engaged in the milling business during his residence in the place and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all his neighbors with whom he came in contact either in business or otherwise.  He was a consistent member of the German Lutheran Church.  In politics he was a staunch Democrat.  He is survived by one sister living in Canada, three sons, John, Berlin; William and George, Brothersvalley Township; one daughter, Mrs. Matilda Morgan, Chicago. The funeral took place May 14th from Pine Hill, the officiating minister being the German Lutheran minister of Johnsburg.  The funeral was largely attended."
Unknown Newspaper in Somerset Co, PA, May 12, 1908
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 15, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., March 19 — Last rites for Mrs. Lillian B. Becker, 70, wife of George Becker, of 227 Salisbury street, who died last Friday night, were conducted Sunday afternoon in Amity Evangelical and Reformed church by the Rev. Kalson C. Brown, pastor. Interment was in Hay cemetery at nearby Brothers Valley township. Mrs. Becker was born February 22, 1876, at Mt. Savage, Md., a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Orndorff. She was a life resident of this community and was a member of Mt. Savage Protestant Episcopal church since childhood. Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, E. Earl Becker, of Central City; Alvin G. Becker, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Eugene W. Becker, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Preston C. Firl, of Hooversville; Mrs. Christian J. Brown, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Daniel J. Walker, of Somerset; two sisters, Mrs. John Bolden, of Frostburg, Md., and Mrs. George Crump, of Mt. Savage; a brother, Samuel Orndorff, Frostburg, and eight grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 19, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

BECKER, Miss Margaret (Sister M. Guntram )

Funeral of Sr M Guntram
The funeral of Sister M Guntram, aged 84 last March, formerly Miss Margaret Becker, a native of this city, who died Wednesday night at the Notre Dame Convent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was held this morning at Milwaukee with requiem mass. She was the daughter of the late George Becker.  Sister Guntram had been a Sister of Notre Dame Convent for 64 years.  She is survived by her brother, Louis Becker and several step-brothers, Joseph, John, Henry and Edward Becker and one step-sister, Mrs Julia Kelly; also two nephews, John L Becker and John Shellhaus and a niece, Henrietta Ollrick.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, May 12, 1928 - pg 7, col 2
NB: Becker is also spelled Baker in family records
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 21, 2016

BECKER, Vincent W. P.
 
CUMBERLAND - Vincent W. P. Becker, 90, of South Allegany Street, Cumberland, died Friday, April 9, 1999, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Dec. 17, 1908, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Casper Michael and Elmar L. (Hollenberger) Becker. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Agnes (Brookman) Becker, in 1974; and three brothers, Lawrence, Gilbert and DeSales Becker. Mr. Becker had worked for the Crystal Laundry and then as a driver, salesman and route foreman for Pepsi-Cola, Cumberland, retiring with 30 years of service. Mr. Becker was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Cumberland Outdoor Club, and the South End Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include three sons, David Becker and wife Frances, South Carolina, William ``Bill'' Becker and wife Delores, Rawlings, and T. Michael Becker and wife Cathy, Cumberland; one sister, Isabelle Dawson, Florida; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are Marge Becker and Joann Becker. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene St., Cumberland, on Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas R. Bevan officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
April 10, 1999, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013

BECKMAN, Joseph Eugene

Swanton - Services for Joseph Eugene Beckman, 72, husband of Mrs. Maggie Susan (Fitzwater) Beckman, who was found dead Monday on his farm at North Glade will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. (EST) in North Glade Methodist Church. Interment will take place in North Glade Cemetery.
Wednesday, 13 June 1951; Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted June 26, 2010

Mrs. Maggie Susan Beckman, 91, of Swanton, RD 2, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Swanton, she was a daughter of the late John and Hehzibah (George) Fitzwater and was the widow of Joseph E. Beckman. Surviving are five daughters, Ms. Marguerite Wotring, Mrs. Viola G. Friend and Mrs. Freda L. Sears, RD 2, Swanton; Mrs. Myrtle M. Woullard, Meyersdale;, Pa., and Mrs. Helen H. Sebolt, Newell, w. Va.; two sons, John (Ted) Beckman and Joseph E. Beckman, Swanton; a sister, Mrs. Catherine O'Brien, Swanton; a brother, John L. Fitzwater, Mt. Lake park; 26 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Wednesday at 2.p.m. at North Glade United Methodist Church with Rev. Eugene Thayer and Rev. W.L. Haught officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fitzwater Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, 29 March 1971:
(Courtesy of Lee Fasnacht)
Posted July 2, 2010

BECKMAN, Mrs. Marion "Sally" Myers
 
Marion "Sally" Beckman passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at her Hagerstown home with her loving family and wonderful staff of Washington County Hospice by her side. Born in Aurora, W.Va., Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Goldie Myers, formerly of Aurora; two brothers, David, formerly of Indian Head, and Charles, formerly of Aurora; and two sisters, Velma Haydon, formerly of Clearwater, Fla., and Betty Knotts, formerly of Roanoke, Va. Sally and her family traveled the world and lived in many places during her husband's 33-year Army career. During that time, she served as a Girl Scout Leader and volunteered with various community organizations. Sally is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles; three daughters, Patti and husband Joe Meyer, Waynesboro, Pa., Brenda Beckman, Hagerstown, and Pam and husband Joe Kucharski, Waterford, Va.; one son, Charles Jr. "Chip" and fiancée Tara Lorshbaugh, Mercersburg, Pa.; and two grandsons, Justin Wade, Hagerstown, and Colton Beckman, Mercersburg. A private service for the family was held at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, MD, October 27, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 26, 2012

BECKMAN, Mrs. Mary Z.
 
Services for Mrs. Mary Z. Beckman, 70, who died Wednesday at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. George G. Buskey, Bedford Road, were conducted yesterday from the Hafer Funeral Home. Rev. B. F. Hartman, pastor of Fairview Methodist Church, officiated and interment was in Fort Ashby Cemetery. The Pinto Mennonite Quartet sang at the grave. Pallbearers were Odell Pyles, Conda Bennett, Carl Abe, Irvin Kesner, Marshall Kenney and Paul Malcolm.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 14, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2015

Oliver Eugene "Ollie” Beckman, 71, of Oakland, , died Nov. 1, 1996, at his home. Born Nov. 25, 1924 in Oakland, he was a son of the late Osborne S. and Ina (Paugh) Beckman. Mr. Beckman was a retired auto body technician; a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; and a member of VFW Post 10077. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor (Lipscomb) Beckman; one son, Gary E. Beckman, Oakland; one sister, Rose Ina Harsh, Eglon, W.Va.; and one granddaughter. Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland. Services were conducted at the funeral home, Nov. 4, with the Rev. Harold Harman and the Rev. Samuel Moon officiating. Interment with military honors accorded by members of Garrett County veterans organizations was at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Nov 7, 1996
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 13, 2010

BECKMAN, Retta Robinson

Mrs. Retta Beckman, aged 64 years, died on Sunday, January 19, 1913, at the Hoffman Hospital. Mrs. Beckman lived in Swanton, but was brought to the hospital a short time ago for treatment. She was the mother of Mrs. Geo Barker, of Piedmont street, where the funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. F. M. Fanchilds, of the Adventist church, of Cumberland, of which she was a member, after which the remains were laid to rest in Queens Point Cemetery. She was twice married and is survived by three sons, C. G. Hammond, Terra Alta; C. P. Martin, Mt. Lake Park; P. T. Martin, Charleston, and three daughters, Mrs. Geo R. Barker, Keyser; Mrs. Eva Mathews, Cumberland and Mrs. J. Raines, Luke. Four brothers survive, Samuel Robinson, of Masontown; Wm. Robinson, of Lincoln Neb; James and John Robinson, of Marietta Ohio. She was a devout Christian woman and highly respected by a large number of acquaintances.
Keyser Tribune, January 24, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 12, 2010

BECKMAN, Miss Tryphena May

Tryphena May Beckman, three years, daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Friend) Beckman, of North Glade community, near Swanton, died this morning in Memorial Hospital.  She was ill several days. Surviving besides her parents are two sisters, Mildred and Virginia Beckman; a brother, Melvin Beckman; her paternal grandmother Mrs. May Beckman, Deep Creek Lake, and maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Smith Friend, Accident.
Cumberland Evening Times, 29 July 1944:
(Courtesy of Lee Fasnacht)
Posted July 2, 2010

BECKNER, Harry Tayten
 
RAWLINGS — On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, 2008, Harry Tayten Beckner Jr., 83, of 24023 McMullen Highway, Rawlings, left to meet Jesus and embrace "Ginny" his beloved wife of 57 years. Harry was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925. Harry’s Birthday had fallen on Easter Sunday only two times, 1936 and 1998 since his birth. Harry had hoped to celebrate his next "special" birthday this coming Easter 2009. Harry was born in Westernport, oldest child of the late Harry Tayten Beckner Sr. and Nellie Emma Crable of Kalbaugh Street. Young Harry learned his strong work ethic and trade as a very skilled carpenter at the knee of his dad and granddad Lonnie Beckner. Together the family built many homes in Westernport, homes still standing strong today. The older Beckners taught that "keeping the young ones working would keep them out of trouble." Harry’s skills were a valuable asset to Westvaco "Luke Mill" where he was employed as was his dad before him. Harry retired from the mill in August 1987, after 36 + 3 years of service. Harry was a member of "The Greatest Generation," a World War II veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy. His service began in Samson, N.Y., and took him to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He returned home on his 21st birthday. It is of special note that Harry was drafted into the military while a senior at Bruce High School, class of 1944. After discharge from the Navy, Harry returned and completed his senior year at Bruce High School graduating with the class of 1946. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 6775, McCoole, and the American Legion Post 155, Westernport. Departing before him were his parents, Harry and Nellie; his wife, Virginia Elizabeth Corbin, Feb. 21, 2007; his brother, Raymond Beckner in 2001; his nephew, Steven Lunsford in 2006; and cousin, "Beanie" Richard Beckner in 2003. Surviving this greatest loss are his only child, daughter, Patty Kay Wagner Mitchell and husband Gary; two grandchildren, Adrienne Elaine Wagner Goodwin and husband Ray, Tyler Kendall Wagner and wife Lisa; and four great-grandchildren, Krista Marie and Garrett Hunter Goodwin, and Ethan Tyler and Bryson Kendall Wagner. Also surviving are one sister, Shirley Lunsford Duke of Tampa, Fla., her daughter, Pam and family; Harry’s brother Raymond’s children, Joe, Mike, Linda, Janet and Tommy and their families; and Bea Taylor and family of Romney, W.Va. The Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
December 24, 2008, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013

Westernport, Md. - Lonie Marian Beckner, 74, husband of Arie Elizabeth Beckner, Cemetery Road, died yesterday afternoon at Reeves Clinic where he has been a patient since 6 November 1940.  His death was due to a fractured skull suffered from a fall on the street near his home. He had at times partially regained consciousness. He as born at Rockbridge County, Virginia, the youngest of twelve children of the late William and Narcissus Beckner.  He was the last of the family.  He came to Westernport in 1903. A building contractor, he retired about ten years ago. Besides his wife he is survived by eleven children:  Brenner R. Beckner, Washington, Pa,; Chester M,; Beverly M.; Byard T.; and Miss Virginia Beckner and Mrs. Constance Guse, Detroit; Clifton, Harry and Miss Frances Beckner, Westernport; Lyman and Marshall Beckner, Piedmont.
"The Evening Times" (Cumberland, Md.), Tuesday 10 December 1940
(Courtesy of Shirley Beckner Duke)

BECKNER, Raymond Russell
 
WESTERNPORT - Raymond Russell Beckner, 73, of 102 Kalbaugh St., Westernport, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Westernport, on March 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Harry T. and Nellie (Crable) Beckner. His wife, Veronica E. (Winner) Beckner in 1997 also preceded him in death. Mr. Beckner was a United States Marine Corp. and Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from Westvaco Corp. with 45 years of service, having been a Supervisor in the machine shop. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport, a member and Past Grand Knight of Piedmont Council 685 Knights of Columbus, a Past Faithful Navigator of Chief Justice Taney General Assembly, a member and Past Commander of Victory Post 155 American Legion, Westernport, and Past Mountian District Commander of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Mount Lodge 40, and was an avid golfer. Surviving are three sons, Michael Beckner and wife Etta of Cumberland, Joseph Beckner and wife Margie of Lonaconing, Tom Beckner and wife Rhonda of Westernport; two daughters, Linda Davis-Kyle and husband Gene of Barton, and Janet Morris and husband Jim of Westernport; one brother, Harry T. Beckner Jr. and wife Virginia of Rawlings; one sister, Shirley Duke of Tampa, Fla.; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Zais, Heather Beckner, James Likens, Al Beckner, Cassie Morris, Eric Morris, Megan Beckner, Josh Beckner, Luke Beckner, and Aaron Beckner; two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Brandon Zais; a special friend, Betty Hunter of Frostburg; and his special golfing buddies. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Father Paul Byrnes as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Westernport, where full military honors will be accorded at graveside by the combined veterans organizations. The Knights of Columbus will conduct a Christian Wake Service at the funeral home on Friday at 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Church Capital Improvement Fund. 
Cumberland Times-News; about Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013

BECKNER, Richard W.

PIEDMONT, W.Va. - Richard W. "Beanie" Beckner, 72, of 129 W. Hampshire Street, died Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born September 4, 1931, in Piedmont, W.Va., he was the son of Nellie (White) Beckner, a current resident of Moran Manor Nursing Home, in Westernport, Md., and the late Lyman Beckner. Mr. Beckner was a graduate of Piedmont High School Class of 1949, Potomac State College, attended West Virginia University, and was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity and a student member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and worked for Westvaco for several years. Beanie and his mother were the owners of Beckner Precision Machine Shop in Piedmont. He was a town councilman for the City of Piedmont and was a member of Davis Lodge No 51; Ali Ghan Shriners in Cumberland for 42 years; Ali Ghan Directors Staff; Royal Order of Jesters, Court 117; Scottish Rite, Cumberland Consistory and Kelly Mansfield Post 52, American Legion. He was a protestant by faith. At Mr. Beckner's request his body was cremated. Pastor Bart Thompson will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 13, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont. Mrs. Beckner will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will follow in Philos Cemetery with Davis Lodge 51 conducting a Masonic Service. Mr. Beckner asked that Memorial donations be directed to the Shriner Hospital for Children. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont.
The Daily News Tribune, Keyser, WV, September 12, 2003
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 19, 2015

BECKNER, Warren W.

Funeral services for Warren W. Beckner, 45, brother-in-law of Robert L. Allen, 1006 Kentucky Avenue, who died suddenly of a heart attack Monday night at his home in Latrobe, Pa., where he was manager of the Latrobe Feed and Supply Company, will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. in Fort Ashby, W. Va., Presbyterian Church. Mr. Beckner and his wife, the former Miss Eva Allen, visited the latter's home in Fort Ashby almost every weekend. He was a member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, the National Grange No. 2202, and the Odd Fellows Lodge of Latrobe. Besides his brother-in-law and widow, he is survived by two sisters . . . [remainder of obituary was not included]
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, March 12, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September17, 2015

HARDY COUNTY NEWS, Moorefield Examiner of 13th - Mrs. E. T. Bedinger died this week and was buried at Wardensville on Tuesday.
Keyser Tribune, March 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 28, 2010

Mrs. June B. Beeche, 68, of 815 Brookfield Avenue, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Beeche was born at Lonaconing, a daughter of the late Lincoln and Margaret (McKenzie) Bradley. Her husband, Jerry Beeche, prededed her in death. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Norma Light, Hillside, N. J.; four brothers, Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, W. Va.; Alex Bradley, East Point, Ga.; and Millard and Wilson Bradley, both of Lonaconing; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Kelly, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Gertrude Eagan, Midland, and a grandchild. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, November 13, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BEECHIE, James Robert
 
November 29, 2007 - Hunter dies of heart attack - From Staff Reports - Cumberland Times-News - WELLERSBURG, Pa. - A Frostburg man died of a heart attack while hunting Tuesday evening. Pennsylvania State Police said James Robert Beechie Sr., 65, died of natural causes in a wooded area at 5:50 p.m. near the Rest Assured Living Center in Somerset County. Trooper R.A. Burkhart of Somerset Station investigated Beechie's death.
November 29, 2007 - Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013
 
BEECHIE, James Robert
 
VALE SUMMIT - James Robert Beechie Sr., 65, of Vale Summit, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007. Born in Frostburg, he was the son of the late William and Mabel (McKenzie) Beechie. He was employed at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company for 27 years and was retired from the LaVale Methodist Church. Mr. Beechie was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Piney Mountain Sportsman Club, Haystack Mountain Sportsman Club, Cresaptown Eagles, Cresaptown Sportsman Club and NRA. He will be missed by all. Surviving is his wife, Patsy (Raley) Beechie; one son, James R. Beechie Jr. and fiancée Marsha Garlitz, Frostburg; one daughter, Jennifer Weimer and husband Ron, Frostburg; grandson, Rusty Rafferty; two brothers, William Beechie Jr. and wife Linda, Eckhart, John Beechie, Vale Summit; one sister, Mary Francis Schmidt and husband James, Frostburg; brother-in-law, Walter Booth and wife Peggy, Vale Summit; sister-in-law, Teresa Raley, Cumberland; brother-in-law, John Raley and wife Barbara; great-nephew, Aus-tin; special nephew, Billy "Beachnut" Beechie; other nieces and nephews; and special friends, Sally, Bobby and Jacob Scott, all of Loartown. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., Frostburg, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Patrick Besel, assisted by Pastor Bernadette Ross, and the Rev. Sherrill Dillon. Pallbearers will be Bob Volk, Bob Scott, Jacob Scott, Mark Kenney, Jim Clise, Larry McCloskey, and honorary pallbearer, Bill Robinson. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery.
November 29, 2007 - Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013

BEECHIE, Mrs. Mabel McKenzie

VALE SUMMIT - Mrs. Mabel Beechie, 78, Vale Summit, died Friday, March 17, 1989, at Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1911, in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late James Harris McKenzie and Jeannette (Painter) McKenzie. Mrs. Beechie was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Frostburg. Surviving are her husband, William Joseph Beechie; three sons, William Joseph Beechie Jr., Eckhart; James Beechie and John Beechie, both of Vale Summit; one daughter, Mary B. Schmidt, Vale Summit; three brothers, Glenn McKenzie, Eckhart; James McKenzie, Brunswick; and Edgar McKenzie, Lonaconing; six sisters, Freda Wiley, Los Angeles, Calif.; Agnes McKenzie and Beulah McKenzie, both of Akron, Ohio; Jeannetta Yoder, Baltimore; Imogene Snyder, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Joy Perkins, Midland; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at Sowers Funeral Home.
Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, March 18, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 7, 2018

BEECHIE, William Joseph

VALE SUMMIT - William J. Beechie Sr., 80, of Vale Summit, died Monday, Dec. 18, 1989, at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late John and Mary (O'Grince) Beechie.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable (McKenzie) Beechie on March 17, 1989. Mr. Beechie was a retired Kelly-Springfield employee and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg; the Kelly Retirement Club; and Dan's Mountain Water Association. Survivors include three sons, William Joseph Beechie Jr., Eckhart; James Beechie and John Beechie, both of Vale Summit; one daughter, Mrs. Mary B. Schmidt, Frostburg; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Barry, Frostburg; and Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, Midland; one brother, Carl Beechie, Loartown; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Sowers funeral Home, Frostburg, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Monsignor John C. Reinffelder. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 8 p.m.
about Monday, Dec. 18, 1989; no publication noted
(Courtesy of Gina Wiley Norstedt)
Posted October 22, 2011

Monday, December 18, 1989; Cumberland Evening Times.
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted October 15, 2015

BEEGHLY, Mrs. Gertrude "Tudie" Sisler, Johnson, nee Frazee

Tudie (Frazee) Beeghly, 93 of Bruceton Mills, died Thursday, April 11, 1991, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born June 17, 1897, in Hazelton, a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Julie Frazee. She was a member of Salem Church of the Brethren and the North Preston Farmer's Club. She is survived by three daughters, Ruby Gatto of Florida, Mary Rush of Mountain Lake Park MD, and Ida Fay Hileman, with whom she made her home in Bruceton Mills; a son Glenn Beeghly of Bruceton Mills, seven grand children and six great-grandchildren and and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Beeghly, on January 6, 1950; a daughter Jeannie Beeghly'; and three brothers, Richard Frazee, Milton Frazee and William Frazee. Friends were received at Donald R Crawford Funeral Home, and may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today; (Saturday), April 13.  The body may be viewed at Salem Church of the Brethren from oo 1 p.m. Sunday, April 14, time of services, with the Rev. James Show officiating.  Interment will be in Bradonville Cemetery.  (Preston Co., WVa)
about Thursday, April 11, 1991; Unknown Publication
(note: not sure of the marriage order of Sisler and Johnson)
(Courtesy of Mary Ann Frazee McCague
Posted August 9, 2014

BEEGHLY, Mrs. Sylvia Belle Davy
 
Sylvia Belle Beeghly, 84, Oakland, died on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland. Born Dec. 7, 1927, in Bayard, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Lee and Sylvia Ann (Winters) Davy. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Idalene Reese; two brothers, Garrett and Linwood Davy; and two infant siblings. She worked at Englander’s Drug Store many years. Sylvia was a member of the Gortner Union Church and Oak Park Church of the Brethren. Sylvia will be remembered for her enjoyment of bowling and quilting, as well as her active involvement in the church and the loving way in which she reared her family. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harry Beeghly; three daughters, Susan E. Gnegy and husband Ron, Mtn. Lake Park, Donna L. Schrier and husband Hugh, Oakland, and Sandra L. Simpson and husband Roger, Mtn. Lake Park; two sons, Randall R. Beeghly and wife Tina, Kansas, and Thomas R. Beeghly, Oakland; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Bertie Barkley, Parsons, W.Va.; and one brother, Alfred Davy, Tennessee. Friends were received at Burdock-Fredlock Funeral Home, Oakland. A funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, May 16, at Oak Park Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Steve Sauder and Rev. Carl Fike officiating. Interment followed in Gortner Union Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gortner Union Church, 4391 Mason School Road, Oakland, MD 21550; or Oak Park Church of the Brethren, 110 Church Lane, Mtn. Lake Park, MD 21550. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.burdockfredlockfh.com.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Aurora News; May 17, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 15, 2012

Glenn R. Beegle, 77, of 6403 Far Oaks Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Tuesday, March 11, 1975. He had been in poor health for several months. He was born in Friends Cove a son of the late Murry and Mae A. (Shaffer) Beegle. He was married to Olga L. May who survives along with these six children: William and Charles, both of Baltimore; John, of Germany; Carl, of Hawaii; and Mrs. Mary McCotter and Mrs. Mabel Newton, both of Baltimore. A sister, Mrs. Lula Close, also survives, along with 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Beegle was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster, where he lived until 37 years ago when he moved to Baltimore. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, from the Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home with burial in the Parkwood Cemetery.
The Bedford County Inquirer, May 9, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 17, 2010

Kenneth M. Beegle, 86, of Friends Cove died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 28, 1915, in Friends Cove, a son of the late Robert and Nora (Wolfe) Beegle. On Oct. 29, 1937, in Friends Cove, he married Margaret Koontz, who preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 2001. He is survived by six children: Stanley, husband of the former Donna Dunkle, Statesboro, Ga.; Mary Elizabeth, wife of Dale Beard, Liberty, S.C.; Kathryn, wife of Terry Bogle, Millersville, Md.; Ellen, wife of David Robinson, Kendall, N.Y.; Samuel, husband of the former Kathleen Heit, New Holland; Stephen, husband of the former Mary Pappas, Crofton, Md.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys, wife of William Henderson, Bedford; and his caregiver, Phyllis Shade. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Lynn Beegle; a great-grandson, Jerry Timothy Robbins; a brother, Luther W.; and a sister, Grace Hunt. Mr. Beegle was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church where he served on the church council in various offices. He was a member and former treasurer of St. Marks Cemetery Association. He was a lifetime supporter of Bedford County dairy shows and 4H clubs. Mr. Beegle retired as a lifelong farmer in the late 1980s. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Wednesday from St. Marks Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Wright officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, Bedford, and one-half hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Friends may send memorial contributions to the St. Marks Cemetery Association, in care of Mary Ellen Land, 651 Sherry Rd., Bedford, Pa. 15522.
The Bedford Gazette, January 21, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 27, 2010

Margaret K. Beegle, 82, of Main Road, Bedford, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. She was born March 10, 1918, in Colerain Township, a daughter of the late Stanley and Lena (Shaffer) Koontz. On Oct. 29, 1937, in Friends Cove, she married Kenneth M. Beegle. He survives, along with six children: Stanley, married to the former Donna Dunkle, Statesboro, Ga.; Mary Elizaibeth, wife of Dale Beard, Liberty, S.C.; Kathryn, wife of Terry Bogle, Millersville, Md.; Ellen, wife of David Robinson, Kendall, N.Y.; Samuel, married to the former Kathleen Heit, New Holland; and Stephen, married to the former Mary Pappas, Crafton, Md.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Ray S. Koontz, of McConnellsburg; and sisters Mary, wife of Robert Moose, Mercer; Sara Seager, Bedford; Ruth, wife of Merle Diehl, Bedford; and her caregiver, Phyllis Shade. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Jerry Timothy Robibins, brothers Charles and Stanley Koontz, and a sister, Eleanor Baker. Mrs. Beegle was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and a former council member and president. She was a member of the Lutheran Church Women and of the Tome Memorial Fund Committee; a lifetime member of UPMC Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Bedford County Cooperative Extension. She was a charter member of the Bedford Springs Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and a lifetime member of the Bedford County Garden Club. She owned and operated Margaret's Greenhouse in Friends Cove. She and her husband were retired dairy farmers in Friends Cove and life-long supporters of the Bedford County Fair. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Karen A. Wright officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, Bedford, and one-half hour prior to the funeral service Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery Association in care of Margie Clark, 7391 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, Pa., 15522.
The Bedford Gazette, February 27, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 27, 2010

BEEMAN, Albert

Davis Mountain, Md
We are very sorry to note the death of Mr. Albert Beeman, of Charlestown. He died on May 17 and was buried on the 19th in Dye cemetery.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, June 1, 1905 - pg 5, col 1
Find A Grave Memorial# 146699626
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 20, 2015

LONACONING - Mrs. Alice Myrtle Beeman, 75, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Saturday at Baltimore South General Hospital. A native of Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late John and Ella (Hemmings) Garlitz and was the widow of Howard Beeman. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Rose Mary Britton, Mrs. Alice and Mrs. Lucille Thacker, all of Baltimore; seven sons, Russell, Seattle, Wash.; Alvin, Barton, and Harry, James, Howard, Franklin and Gilbert Beeman, all of Conneaut; four sisters, Mrs. Barbara Cadwalader, Gilmore; Mrs. Nellie McKenzie and Mrs. Virgie McKenzie, both of RD, Frostburg, and Mrs. Ora Wiland, Garrett County; five brothers, Clayton Garlitz, Mt. Savage; Harry Garlitz, Kitzmiller, and Ralph, Charles and Edward Garlitz, all of Garrett County; 38 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will he received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Garrett County. The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, May 24, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2010

BEEMAN, Amel H.

BARTON — Amel H. Beeman, 73, of here, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Nikep, he was the son of the late William Beeman and Mary (Miller) Beeman. Mr. Beeman was a retired employee of the general mechanics department of the Luke Mill of Westvaco Corp. He was a member of the Barton United Methodist Church and served on the church administrative board. Surviving are his widow, Cletus (Shrout) Beeman; a son, William R. Beeman, Barton; a daughter, Mrs. Joann (Bunny) Morris, Westernport; a sister, Mrs. Miller Glenn. Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton. Sunday, 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at Barton United Methodist Church Tuesday at I p m. The Rev. Harold Malone will officiate. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the organ fund of Barton United Methodist Church.
Published Sunday, April 3, 1983 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page C4, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 11, 2017

MIDLAND — Charles H. Beeman, 64, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. He was a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Green) Beeman. His wife, Martha (McKenzie) Beeman, died last May. He was an employe of Dashiell Dairy and a member of the Teamsters Union. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dewey Shroyer, Salisbury, Pa. and Mrs. Joseph Kerr, Silver Spring; two sisters, Mrs. Tiny Clise, here, and Mrs. Charles Devault, here; two brothers, Clinton Beeman, here and Melvin Beeman, Frostburg; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn 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. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 5, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2010 

BEEMAN, Earl Francis Jr.

Earl Francis Beeman, Jr., seven days old, son of Earl and Stella Pletcher Beeman, died this morning in Connellsville State Hospital. The funeral service was held this afternoon with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 21, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Name:  Geneva V. Beeman, 86, of Berlin 
Parents: Morris and Elsie (Marker) Brant 
DOB: July 24, 1924, in Somerset 
DOD:  November 25, 2010 at the home of her son 
Spouse: Elmer Beeman 
Predeceased by: parents; husband; daughter, Mary Ann, son Roy. brothers, James, Wilmer and Elwood, sisters, Gladys and Marjorie. Also three great-grandchildren 
Survived by:  children, Elmer Beeman and wife Bonnie of Berlin, Sandra Gross and husband Chuck of Somerset, Nancy Bowser and husband Harold of Somerset , Roger Beeman and wife Nellie of Stoystown and Morris Beeman and wife Toni of Berlin;  brother, Floyd Brant and sister, Mary Maust both of Somerset.  
Burial:  St. John’s Cemetery
Source: Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, Somerset, PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2014

BEEMAN, Gilbert P.

FROSTBURG - Gilbert P. Beeman, 73, of 90 Linden Street, here, died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Born April 9, 1913 in Avilton, he was a son of the late Philander and Emma (Croft) Beeman. He was a retired employee of PPG Industries and an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member, former elder and trustee of the First Prebyterian Church, here. He was second vice commander of the Farrady Post 24, American Legion; past patron of Mountain Chapter 15, Order of Eastern Star; vice president of the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Western Maryland; member of Mountain Lodge 99, A.F. & A.M.; past president of the Belles and Beaux Square Dance Association; and member of Mountain Lodge 40, Fraternal Order of Police. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edna (Gracie) Beeman; a half sister, Miss Iona McKenzie, Washington, DC.; a half brother, Robert McKenzie, Borden Shaft; two stepsisters, Mrs. Bonnie Delaney and Mrs. Virgie Carney, both of Detroit; a stepbrother, Charles McKenzie, Grahamtown; a niece and two nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, here, by the Rev. John M. Nelsen. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. The Farrady Post 24, American Legion, will accord military graveside rites. Mountain Lodge 99, A.F. & A.M., will conduct a memorial services at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Mountain Chapter 15, Order of Eastern Star, at 8 p.m. Saturday.
The Cumberland News, December 20, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 28, 2012

BEEMAN, Greta Dilfer

AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Greta Dilfer Beeman, 86, of Auburndale, Fla., passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Auburndale due to complications from a stroke. Mrs. Beeman was born in Cumberland and lived in Auburndale since 1972. She was a retired registered nursing supervisor at Morrow Memorial Hospital in Auburndale and a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Winter Haven. Mrs. Beeman enjoyed homemaking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Beeman and a son, David Beeman. Survivors include her son, Mark (Autum) Beeman, of Auburndale; her grandchildren, Kristen Pruitt, of Charlotte, N.C., Matthew (Allison) Beeman of Winter Haven and Jeffrey (Rachel) Beeman, of Winter Haven; and three great-grandchildren, Amelia, Laurel and David Pruitt, all of Charlotte. A memorial service will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale, with the family greeting vistors one hour prior to the service.
Cumberland Times-News, August 24, 2011
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2011

BEEMAN, Harry H.

BARTON — Harry H. Beeman, 69, of Nikep, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Nikep, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Timney) Beeman. Mr. Beeman was a retired carpenter and member of the Gospel Hall Church, Lonaconing. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Carrie Kifer; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Shewbridge, Nikep; Ruth Sanemann, Bel Air, and Mrs. Barbara Wilson, Warren Mich,; one sister, Mrs.  Miller Glenn. LaVale; one brother, Amil[sic] Beeman, Barton and six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Wednesday by Russell Evans and Edward Hunter. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Published Monday, July 29, 1974 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 14, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 11, 2017

Name: Helen L. Beeman, 80, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: Harry and Eva (Howard) Sperry
DOB: July 8, 1923, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing, MD
Spouse: Raymond "Red" Beeman
Predeceased by: parents; husband; sister, Betty Brinkman; brother, Glenn Nile Sperry
Survived by: daughter, Kathy Sell and husband Paul, Elyria, OH; sisters, Llewella Carder, Frostburg, MD; Wanda Jones and husband William, Aliquippa, PA
Burial: cremation; inurnment in Frostburg Memorial Park
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 2, 2014

BEEMAN, Henry Thomas

LONACONING - Henry Thomas Beeman, 86, died Saturday at the home of a son, George Beeman, of Barton, after an illness of three years. Mr. Beeman was born April 13, 1869. Formerly of Garrett County, he was a son of the late Moses and Kinzy (Ross) Beeman. He held membership in Dunkard Brethren Church, Mt. Savage. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Ann (Clark) Beeman; three other sons, Alburtus Beeman, RD 1, Lonaconing; Edward Beeman, Cumberland; Oscar R. Beeman, RD 1, Frostburg; four daughters, Mrs. Clara Hacker and Mrs. Blanche Klavuhn, here; Mrs. Effie Layton and Mrs. Mary Shriver, Barton; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Groves, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Melissa Spiker, Shallmar; 36 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where services will be held today with Rev. Ammon Keller officiating. Burial will take place in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow.
Cumberland News, Monday, May 9, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 12, 2018

BEEMAN, Mrs. Hester Ann Edwards

DIES WHILE ON VISIT
Frostburg, Md.. Jan. 4—Mrs. Hester Beeman, aged 62, wife of Samuel Beeman of Gilmore. died late Monday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Walbert, with whom she had been spending the holidays.
Two other daughters, Mrs. William Roberts, Frostburg, and Mrs. James Woods of Midland, also five sons, Marshall, Samuel, Thomas and Algie Beeman, all of Detroit, and Elmer Beeman, at home.
4 January 1928; Wednesday, Cumberland Evening Times
(Genie)
Posted June 6, 2011

Name: Hulda B. Beeman, 90, of Main St., Grantsville, MD
Parents: Harman and Mary (Raley) Bittinger
DOB: December 10, 1913, in Swanton, MD
DOD: Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD
Spouse: John J. Beeman, who died December 27, 1983
Predeceased by: parents; husband
Survived by: nieces and nephews
Burial: December 7, 2004, Bittinger Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 12, 2014

Jacob Beeman, of near Avilton, Garrett county, departed this world very suddenly and quietly at noon on Monday. Mr. Beeman was 84 years old and had never been seriously ill. About 11 a.m. Monday, he came in from the barn, and slipping off his shoes, went upstairs to have a smoke before dinner. When one of his daughters went upstairs an hour later to call her father to dinner, she found him dead in his chair. Mr. Beeman died in the house in which he was born and in which he had lived all his life. His wife has been dead several years. He leaves four sons: George, Andrew, Jacob, and James, and four daughters, Mesdames William J. Green, Ulysses Jackson, Cambridge Crowe, and Robert Beeman. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. John Green officiating. Interment was made in Robinson's cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD, March 25, 1910
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 5, 2011

BEEMAN, James

Gilmore, Md, May 25
As I have seen no account of the sad fate of James Beeman, I will note here that he met his death last Sunday morning about three at Gilmore, on the C. & P. railroad. It appears he tried to board No. 25 engine going south with six loads and Lee Goodrich at the throttle, engine going down backwards. He grabbed the tender, missed his footing, was run over and cut up in a horrible condition. The funeral took place on Monday, interment in old Coney cemetery.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, May 29, 1907 - pg 5, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 146698930
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 20, 2015

"The funeral of Mr. John Beeman, son of Mr. Martin Beeman, who met his death by a fall of rock in 'Coney Small Vein, will take place from his late home at Midland Junction at 11 a.m. The services will be held at the U.B Church by the pastor. Interment in Matthew cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of affliction."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Thurs 27 Jun 1907
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 9, 2009

Lonaconing, Dec. 13 - John Wesley Beeman, aged 71, died on Friday evening at the home of his brother, Joseph Beeman, on Jackson mountain, with whom he resided. Mr. Beeman, a retired miner, was born on a farm near Lonaconing in Garrett county, a son of the late David and Elizabeth Crowe Beeman.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 13, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 11, 2011

"Another old soldier is dead, this time it is Lennox Martin Beeman who has answered the final call. He died at his home in Gilmore, Md., last Thursday. Mr. Beeman has been ailing a long time, but was confined to his bed not more than a week. His wife and eight children survive him. His brothers are Jacob, of Garrett county; George, of Barton, and David, Charles and Thomas, all of Lonaconing. Mart Beeman, as he was called, was born on South Mountain, Garrett County, 71 years ago. He was a farmer in his young days and late a railroader. He served about eight months in the Union army, as a private in "C" Company, 2nd Md. Vols., and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He had been on the pension roll several years at $12 per month."
"Garrett Journal" Garrett County, Maryland 13 May 1909
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 11, 2009

Mrs. Margaret Beeman. 67, widow of Thomas Beeman, Midland, died this morning at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since September 13. Among her survivors is a son, Ervin S. Beeman, of Midland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 4, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 20, 2010

GILMORE — Mrs. Martha Beeman, 69, died yesterday at home. A native of Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Eleanor (Coleman) McKenzie. Surviving are her husband, Charles Beeman; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Shroyer, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Martha Kerr, Silver Spring; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Shoemaker, Washington, and Mrs. Mary Westlen, Brentwood, Md.; three brothers, Robert McKenzie, here; Joseph McKenzie, Brentwood, and Bernard McKenzie, Ohio, and four grandchildren. The body is in the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 9 p.m., tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Midland, Monday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 12, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2010

BEEMAN, Mrs. Mary Catherine Cordial
 
ECKHART - Mary Catherine (Cordial) Beeman, 71, of Clayton, N.J., formerly of Eckhart, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1993, in Elmer Community Hospital, Elmer. N.J. Born in Eckhart and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., she was a resident of Clayton for the past 24 years. She worked for Whitman Chocolate Company of Philadelphia. Surviving are three brothers, Paul Cordial, Cresaptown; Bernard Cordial, Lonaconing; and Joseph Cordial, Philadelphia. Friends will be received at the Barclay Funeral Home, Broad and Maple Streets, Clayton, on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Cedar Green Cemetery.
Thursday, November 28, 1993, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 10, 2018

BEEMAN, Mrs. Mary Catherine Cordial

SOUTH JERSEY DEATHS
MARY Catherine CORDIAL BEEMAN, 71, of Clayton, died Tuesday at Elmer Community Hospital, Elmer. Ms. Beeman was a retired worker for Whitman Chocolate Co. in Philadelphia. Born in Eckhart, Md., she was formerly of Philadelphia and had lived in Clayton for the last 24 years. Survivors: her companion of 30 years, August C. "Gus" Topita, with whom she lived, and her brothers, Paul Cordial of Cresaptown, Md., Bernard Cordial of Lonaconing, Md., and Joseph Cordial of Philadelphia. Services: viewing, 9 a.m. today, Barclay Funeral Home, Broad and Maple Streets, Clayton; funeral, 11 a.m. today at the funeral home; burial, Cedar Green Cemetery, Clayton.
Published November 27, 1993 in THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on page D8.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 4, 2017

"Midland-Mary Catherine Beeman, seven-year-old daughter of James A. and Kathleen (Woods) Beeman, O'Mara Avenue, died yesterday in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, where she was taken Saturday. She had been ill since last September. A native of Gilmore, the child is also survived by a brother, Roy Beeman, at home, and a grandfather, Bernard Woods, Cumberland."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Thursday 1 Apr 1948
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 9, 2009

BEEMAN, Mrs. Mildred Jean Steele

GILMORE — Mildred Jean Beeman, 68, of Rt. 1, Frostburg (Gilmore), who had been a patient at Moran Manor Nursing Home in Westernport, died Friday, April 14, 1995 at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. Born in Lonaconing, Nov. 3, 1926, she was a daughter of the late David B. Steele and Lennie Mae (Pifer) Steele. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Clinton Beeman. She is survived by one daughter, Esther Jane Raynor of Hyndman, Pa.; a step daughter, Eva Lena Cowatch of Westernport; five grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; two brothers, Elmer Pifer of Ocean and Raymond Steele of Lonaconing; one sister, Lennie Mae Phillips of Lonaconing; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Eichorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church, Frostburg, with Rev. Harry Edward Schaidt. The body will be taken to church at l l a.m. and friends will be received until time of service. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the First Assembly of God Church, Frostburg.
Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, April 15, 1995
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2021

BEEMAN, Raymond A.

KINGWOOD - Raymond A. Beeman, 81, died yesterday in the Preston Memorial Hospital here. He was born July 13, 1893 in Garrett County, a son of the late George and Julia (Garlity) (sic:Garlitz) Beeman. His wife, Ella (Green) Beeman, died in 1969. Mr. Beeman was a retired sawmill operator. Survivors include four sons, Sheridan Beeman, Fort Collins, Colo.; John R. Beeman, Arapahoe, N.C.; Calvin Beeman, Warren, Ohio, and Clifton Beeman, Independence, W. Va.; two step-sons, Fred and Cecil Wilt, both of Baltimore; one daughter, Mrs. Emma Hahn, Mt. Savage; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Violet Shears, here; one brother, George Beeman, Phoeniz, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Groves, Baltimore, and Mrs. Eva Groves, Laurel, Md., 14 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Browning Funeral Home, here, from 7 to 9 p.m. today, after which the body will be moved to the Eichhorn Funeral Home in Lonaconing where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home by Rev. Evalyn Bowman, with interment in Green (cemetery?), Lonaconing.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 22, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 7, 2012

Raymond Edison Beeman, 53, of 1216 Blake Ave., Auburndale, Fla., and formerly of this city, died yesterday at his residence. A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of Raymond A. Beeman, Kingwood, W.Va. and Mrs. Gertrude Beeman, Mt. Savage. Mr. Beeman was plant engineer for the Duncan Brewing Company, Auburndale, and a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, here. He was also a veteran of World War II. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his widow, Mrs Greta (Dilfer) Beeman; two sons, John David Beeman and Mark Dilfer Beeman, both of Auburndale; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hahn, Mt. Savage; three brothers, Sheridan Beeman Fort Collins, Colo.; Calvin Beeman, Warren, Ohio; and John Beeman, Arapahoe, N. C.; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted Tuesday at the funeral home at 1 p. m. Rev. Vernon I. Naugle will officiate and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 3, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BEEMAN, Samuel M.

Frostburg, Md. Feb 14 - Funeral services for Samuel M. Beeman, aged 71 years, who died yesterday at the Moners' Hospital from paralysis, will be held at his home in Consolidation tomorrow afternoon at 2:45 o'clock.  Rev. John W. Keener, pastor of the Salem Reformed Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Allegany Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Friday, 14 February 1939
~Genie
Posted June 10, 2011 

HAGERSTOWN - W. W. Beeman, 44, died Thursday at Fort Howard Veterans Hospital, Baltimore. Born at Gilmore, he was the son of Mrs. Clara Belle (Clise) Beeman and the late Elijah Beeman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline (Thomas) Beeman; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Walker and Mrs. Linda Intyre, both of Hagerstown; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Williams, Zihlman; Mrs. Osborne Richardson, Mrs. Milton Walters, and Mrs. Alexander Rowe, all of Frostburg; and Mrs. James Michaels, Eckhart; one brother, Harry Beeman, Lonaconing; and three grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home, Wilson Boulevard, where services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, here.
The Cumberland News, March 2, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 30, 2009

BEERY, Mrs. Clara Haines

Mrs. Clara Haines Beery, 88, of 28 Pennsylvania Avenue, died Friday at her residence. She had been in failing health. She was a native of Capon Bridge, W. Va., a daughter of the late Henry W. and Elizabeth (Easter) Haines. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, Augusta, W. Va. She is survived by her husband, John E. Beery; two sons, Russell D. and Jennings W. Beery, both this city; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Dixon, Cleveland, and Mrs. June Ullery, this city; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Heartbarger, Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Ada Heartbarger, West Newton, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Scarpelli Funeral home today at 3:30 p. m. Elder Charles Alderton will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Wayne Dixon, Richard Beery, Lewis Rumer, Edward Beery, Truman Householder and Clarence Kean.
The Cumberland News, June 2, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 5, 2011 

Mrs. Helen Catherine Beery, 62, of 12 Arch Street, died today at her home. A native of Springfield, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Davis) Wagoner. Mrs. Beery was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Jennings W. Beery, city; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra Householder and Mrs. Barbara Rummer, both of this city; five brothers, James Wagoner, Bowling Green; Herbert and Donald Wagoner, both of Fort Ashby; Joseph Wagoner, Yellow Springs, W. Va.; and Samuel Wagoner, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Leona Pyles, Fort Ashby; Mrs. Mary Knotts, Rockville, Md.; and Mrs. Ruth Morris, city, and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 19, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 20, 2010

Death of a Blind Woman.
Mrs. Begley, a blind inmate of the alms house, died yesterday evening, aged 70. She leaves no relatives. Her funeral took place this afternoon, with interment in the Allegany county cemetery.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., November 24, 1899 - pg 1, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 15, 2011

BEIER, Ernest Louis

Lonaconing, Md., Dec. 26. - Ernest L. Bierer died at his home in Piedmont last Wednesday of congestion of the lungs. He was a native of Saxony, and was fifty-five years old. He came to this country when he was 27, and lived in Cumberland several years. He was married to Miss Fredericka Herrick in that city in May, 1885. He was injured in the mine about four years ago and never fully recovered. The funeral was last Saturday, and interment was made in Philos cemetery. Services were held at the Lutheran church. He left his wife and six children.
Published Thursday, December 28, 1912 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 7, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

BEIER, Ernest Louis

Westernport, Md., Dec. 23. - The funeral of Mr. Ernest Louis Biers, took place from the Lutheran Church, of this place, on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The pallbearers were: Joseph Guy, Edward Jones, John Cline, Lee Adams, Charles Welch, and George Donahue. The funeral was in charge of William Fredlock of Piedmont. Interment was made in philos cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany, July 1857.
Published Monday, December 23, 1912 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 7, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

BEIER, John Louis

John L. Beier, 76, of 109 Greene Street, died yesterday at his residence. A native of Westernport, he was a son of the late Louis E. and Fredericka (Horich) Beier. His wife, Mrs. Bessie (Fazenbaker) Beier preceded him in death. Mr. Beier was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company, a veteran of World War I, member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Westernport and a member of Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Campbell, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. Eleanor Boyle, at home, and Mrs. Margaret Atkinson, city; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Strickler and Miss Clara Beier, both of this city, and Mrs. Mayme Reeves and Mrs. Elizabeth Clise, both of Westernport; one brother, William G. Beier, city; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.  A service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Robert R. Lutz. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Published Friday, December 29, 1972 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 14, col. 7.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

Name: Ernest Raymond Beitzel, Sr., 88, of 586 Beitzel Valley Drive, Accident, MD
Parents: Lewis and Priscilla (Alexander) Beitzel
DOB: October 25, 1915, at Accident, MD
DOD: Wednesday, August, 10, 2004, at his residence
Spouse: Lena Mae (Bowser) Beitzel
Predeceased by: parents; infant son; brothers, William, Joseph, Howard, Randall; sister, Catherine
Survived by: wife; sons, Terry L. Beitzel, Grantsville, MD; Wendell R. Beitzel, Kenneth D. Beitzel, Ernest R. Beitzel, Jr., Ronald L. Beitzel, all of Accident; Robert D. Beitzel, Oakland, MD; George E. Beitzel, McHenry, MD; daughters, Dorothy L. Joyner, Crystal River, FL; Eileen E. McCrobie, Oakland, MD; Donna K. Beitzel, Accident; Pamela S. Gehr, Big Pool, MD; brother, John L. Beitzel, Martinsburg, WV; sisters, Marie Ellis, Accident; Irene Day, Stevensville, MD
Burial: August 14, 2004, St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Accident, MD
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2014

Name: Katherine "Kay" Beitzel, 87, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: George Korige and Annie (Couch) Korige
DOB: October 29, 1919
DOD: Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at WMHS - Memorial Campus, Cumberland, MD
Predeceased by: parents; sister, Mamie Wolford
Survived by: sister, Betty Villa, Cumberland
Burial: December 20, 2006, Frostburg Memorial Park
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2014

Name: Virginia Stacy Beitzel, 82, of Orendorf Road, Bittinger, MD
Parents: James Hill Fullalove and Elizabeth Chandler Myrick
DOB: November 29, 1921, at Baltimore, MD
DOD: Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown,WV
Spouses: first husband, Erle Marshall Stacy; second husband, Gorman Beitzel
Predeceased by: parents; both husbands; step-daughter, Fannie Maust
Survived by: sons, E. Marshall Stacy and wife Cindy, Swanton, MD; John Myrick Stacy, Accident, MD; step-daughters, Alta Kindy and Pauline Kindy, both of Midland, MI; Anna Yoder, Swanton, MD; Ruth Champ, Bonners Ferry, ID; Joyce Miller, Accident, MD; Miriam King, Gap, PA; Elnora Groff, Leola, PA; sister, Elizabeth Nichols, Springfield, VA
Burial: October 3, 2004, Cherry Glade Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2014

MEYERSDALE — Frank Belcher, 68, died yesterday at his home here. Born in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Richard and Marion (Merrill) Belcher. Mr. Belcher was a retired B&O Railroad engineer and served on the Meyersdale Borough Council for six years. He was a member of the LOO Moose. Surviving are his widow, Jennie (Kennell) Belcher; five sons, Frank Belcher Jr., Cardena, Calif.; James Belcher, Dover, N.J.; Samuel Belcher, Toledo, Ohio; Merle Belcher, Meyersdale, and Louis Belcher, Akron, Ohio; seven daughters, Mrs. Florence Sterner, Gettysburg; Mrs. Susan Dietle, Bradshaw, Md.; Mrs. Estella Kelly, Clairton; Mrs. Edna Good, Berlin; Mrs. Donna Dahl, Reading; Mrs. Sandra Walker, Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Maureen Orner, Meyersdale; a brother, Arthur Belcher, LaVale, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Glessner, Somerset, and Mrs. Margaret Deal, LaVale; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 11 a.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Ralph Mills and burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, September 23, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BELFOURE, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Koelker, nee Newman

Cumberland - Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Belfoure, 73, of 12501 Bowling Street, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 1991 in the hospice unit at Memorial Hospital. Prior to her retirement in 1988, Mrs. Belfoure owned and operated the Bowling Green Market. Born Aug. 9, 1917 in Ridgeley, W, Va., she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Virginia (Robinette) Newman. Surviving are three sons, Gary L. Davis, Cresaptown; Joseph H. Koelker III, Cumberland; Philip C. Belfoure, Cumberland; three daughters, Joyce A. Bailey, Cumberland; Linda L. Kubany, Olney; Tammy L. Ackermand[sic], Cumberland; one brother, Samuel Newman, LaVale; one sister, Loretta Cline, Cumberland; and several grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society of to the hospice unit at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland.
Friday, February 22, 1991; Cumberland Times News
~Genie
Posted July 19, 2019

BELFOURE, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Koelker, nee Newman

Cumberland - Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Belfoure, 73, of 12501 Bowling Street, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 1991 in the hospice unit at Memorial Hospital. The Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue, is in charge of arrangements. Friends will be received there Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Friday, February 22, 1991; Cumberland Times News
~Genie
Posted July 19, 2019

BELFOURE, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Koelker, nee Newman

Cumberland - Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Belfoure, 73, of 12501 Bowling Street, will be celebreated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Saturday, February 23, 1991; Cumberland Times News
~Genie
Posted July 19, 2019

BELL, Mrs. Annie Welsh

"Tri-Towns-Remarks On Numerous Deaths-And Then Dies-
The death of Mrs. Annie Bell, widow of James Bell, removes from this section one of its most wildely known and best liked women. Mrs. Bell suffered a stroke of apoplexy early Wednesday morning and died Thursday at 8:50 p. m.  She had remarked the night before about the large number of her friends who had recently died in Piedmont and had spent a great part of the evening at the home of Mrs. Mary M. Fallon whose funeral took place Wednesday.  Mrs. Bell was born at Tunnelton, W. Va., in 1861, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Welsh, pioneer settlers. She was married in 1886 to James Bell, whose death occurred about ten years ago. She had been a resident of Piedmont for forty years.  Three children survive: Mrs. William Kelly, Mrs. Edward Pendergast and Charles J. Bell, the former two of Piedmont and the latter of Westernport, Thomas Welsh, McKees Rocks, Pa., and Chas. J. and Michael J. Welsh, Cumberland are surviving brothers.  The funeral will he held Monday morning from St. Peter's Catholic church, Westernport, with solemn requiem high mass."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 24 Apr 1926
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 23, 2011

BELL, Dariel H. ‘Dotsy’

KEYSER, W.Va. — Dariel H. “Dotsy” Bell, 83, of Route. 1, Keyser, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his daughter’s residence. Born December 24, 1929, at Piedmont, he was a son of the late Guy H. Bell and Myrtle (Paugh) Bell. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Haskell Bell, and sisters, Mernie Bell and Leagwen (Bell) Wilson. Mr. Bell was a 1948 graduate of Piedmont High School; he attended Potomac State College until being drafted into the United States Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict. He was retired from New Page/Westvaco in 1999 after 45 years of service. Mr. Bell was a lifetime member of Kelley Mansfield Post 52, American Legion, Piedmont, Post 52 Last Man’s Club and Nancy Hanks Post 3518 VFW, Keyser. Surviving are his only daughter, Kimberley Lynn Speir and husband Brian; and his only grandson, Dakota Speir, all of Keyser. He is also survived by his best friend and sister, Doris B. Corrie of Keyser, and sister Joan Healy Conway of Frostburg, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, where military honors will be accorded. Condolences may be sent to the family after Mr. Bell’s obituary at www.markwoodfuneralhome.com.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune (WV) - May 11, 2013
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 17, 2015

"Miss Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Bell, 216 Cromwell Street, Luke, and Thomas "Tucker" O'Brien, son of Mrs. Agnes (Curran) O'Brien, 72 West Hampshire Street, Piedmont, and the late John O'Brien, were married yesterday morning at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. George Pugh, assistant pastor..."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 18 Nov 1947
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010

Name:  Elmira Cathy Bell, 91, of Frostburg
Parents: Walter Kallmyer and Grace (Neat) Kallmyer
DOB: May 18, 1919 in Lonaconing
DOD: Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Frostburg Village Nursing Home, Frostburg
Spouse: Walter G. Bell, who died on December 25, 2005
Predeceased by: brothers Irvin Kallmyer and Ellsworth W. Kallmyer; sisters, Laura Kallmyer, Nina Kemmerling, Virginia Kallmyer and Thelma Ternent
Survived by: nieces, nephews
Burial:  Friday, August 27, 2010,  Oak Hill Cemetery, Lonaconing
Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2014

WINCHESTER -   Mrs Emma McConnell Bell, about 64 years old, wife of Dr. Wm. A. Bell, and daughter of the late Godfreys Miller, died Wed after several years of illness. She leaves her husband and 2 sisters, Misses Margaretta & Nannie Miller.
Keyser Tribune, November 1, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald
Posted July 28, 2010

BELL, Mrs. Flora Mickey

WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Flora M. Bell, 88, a former resident, died Saturday at the home of a son, Ross 0. Bell, Morgantown, W. Va. Born at Newport, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Clark) Mickey and widow of Edward P. Bell. Mrs. Bell held membership in Piedmont Presbyterian Church, Miriam Rebekah Lodge of Westernport, and Bethlehem Chapter 14, Order of Eastern Star of Westernport. Surviving besides her son, are 12 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont, where friends will be received 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. Rev. Raymond W. Gau will officiate and interment will be in Philos Cemetery. Rebekah Lodge will hold a service at the funeral home today at 7:30 p. m. and the OES will hold a service at 8 p. m.
The Cumberland News, June 20, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2012

PIEDMONT - Yesterday evening, at about 8:15 o'clock, Harry Bell, a resident of Backstretch, Piedmont, about thirty-five years of age, a married man, while walking up the B&O railroad tracks from Rat Tail, fell from the track to the rocks below, a distance of about five feet, and was instantly killed, his neck being broken by the fall. He was found lying upon his face, with his neck broken and face considerably lacerated. Mr. Bell leaves a wife, who is said to be in very bad health, and a child. The deceased had spent his entire life here, being a son of the late Wm. Bell, who was known both here and at Keyser, where he spent some years at the Keys House during the balmy days of that hostelry. Harry's last work was to drive the delivery wagon for Dr. T. A. Cross, but had not been working for two or three weeks.
Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912 (Piedmont, Aug 23)
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010

BELL, Mrs. Jacqueline Nine
 
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bell, 43, Rowlesburg, W.Va., died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born Dec. 15, 1968, in Morgantown, W.Va., she was a daughter of Karen Sue Bishop Nine, Oakland, and the late Stanley David Nine.She was also preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Nine. Jackie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was a secretary and warranty administrator for Patriot Dodge, Oakland, a member of the Kingwood Baptist Church, and was a licensed lay speaker for the Brethren Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Richard Bell; one daughter, Ashley Bell, at home; one brother, Stacy David Nine and wife Tammy, Rowlesburg; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Wagner and husband James, Rowlesburg, and Karen Freeland, Terra Alta, W.Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. Friends were received at Browning Funeral Home, Kingwood, W.Va., where a service was conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 4, with Rev. Kevin Sions officiating. Interment followed in Bell Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Jackie Bell’s family at any Clear Mountain Bank location. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.browningfuneralhome.net.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, MD, Jan 2, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 26, 2012

BELL, John

John Bell Died Suddenly, Death Being Due to Heart Failure
John Bell, aged about 50 years, was found dead in bed at the Columbian Hotel, this morning. He was a laborer on the Wabash Extension and had been rooming at the above hotel about a week. Action coroner, W C Korns, viewed the body and hearing the testimony of a man by the name of John Vincent, who roomed with Bell and that Dr Franklin, the atter(sic) saying that death was due to heart failure, an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Vincent said that Bell went to bed around eleven o'clock last night and that he went to bed later. Early this morning, he said that Bell was lying on his back breathing heavily and he tried to turn him over on his side and that when he awoke at six o'clock this morning, Bell was dead. The dead man was registered as being from Chicago. The only thing found in his clothing was five cents. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Stein.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, January 13, 1912 - pg 7, col 5
Find A Grave Memorial# 125933177
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 29, 2016

John J. Bell, about 80, one-time Allegany county political leader and Lonaconing merchant, died Monday night in University Hospital, Baltimore, where he had been a patient since suffering a stroke Thursday. He had resided in Baltimore for the past forty years. Active in community affairs in Lonaconing, Mr. Bell, with George Clark, planned the building of the street railway connecting Westernport and Cumberland with other towns in the George's creek vicinity. He likewise assisted in the development of a pure water supply for Lonaconing. Mr. Bell once was chairman of the Republican central committee and served as a member of the board of Allegany County Commissioners. He was his party's candidate for clerk of the circuit court, but lost to the late John W. Young. He was employed as a collector of internal revenue. He retired ten years ago as a deputy appraiser at the port of Baltimore. Born in Koontz, a suburb of Lonaconing, Mr. Bell was married in 1888 to Miss Jean Spier, of Cumberland. Since her death four years ago he had resided in Baltimore with their daughter, Miss Jean Elizabeth Bell. Two other, daughters, Mrs. F. Howard Smith, and Mrs. Howell Gwaltney, both of Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Minnie B. VanHorn, California, and a brother, Judge William Bell, Seattle, Wash., also survive. The body will arrive here at 8:48 p.m. today and will be taken to the home of his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Upham and Miss Anna D. Spier, 211 Washington street, where funeral services will be held tomorrow. The Rev. William A. Eisepberger, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the family lot in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 10, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BELL, Mrs. Marty Alice Wise

Parsons, W.Va. - Mrs. Marty Alice Bell, 67, wife of Emerson S. Bell, Fairfax, W.Va., died at her home in Fairfax last Friday. A native of Monongalia County, she was born March 13, 2884, a daughter of the late Zelba and Minerva Jane (Burnfield) Wise. Formerly of Montrose, she was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Percy H. Bell, Montrose; Clarence and Lester Bell, both of Bowie, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Ivy Jane Olinger, Fairfax; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Greenlier Funeral Home Monday with Rev. Charles Hanna, pastor of Union Chapel Church, officiating. Interment was in Parsons Cemetery.
Wednesday, 5 March 1952; Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted November 23, 2019

BELL, Monsell Ray, Jr.

Keyser, W. Va., Oct. 9
Word has been received here of the death of M. Ray Bell, Jr., a former resident, in San Francisco, Calif., last Friday. The deceased, a son of Mrs. Beatrice Greenwade Bell and the late Dr. M. R. Bell, of Keyser, attended public school here and was graduated from Keyser High. He was active in student events and instrumental in organizing the first orchestra at Keyser High. He had lived in San Francisco for the past several years. Besides his mother he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Captain Cuvier McGarr, Geneva, Nebraska.
Published Monday, October 9, 1944 in the EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, Col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 4, 2017

Related Article for BELL, Monsell Ray, Jr.
Terriers Win Death Stay-- But Too Late

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17 (UP)
Two little fox terriers, Wilbur and Dizzy, received a "stay of execution" Tuesday, but the superior court order refusing the cremation requested by their dying master came too late. The 8-year-old dogs lived with Monsell R. Bell, hotel clerk, in his apartment until 10 days ago when Bell fell asleep while smoking a cigar and was fatally burned. Wilbur and Dizzy climbed into the ambulance and went to the hospital with their master, where he died three hours later. Bell's dying request was that his dogs be killed and cremated, and their ashes placed in an urn with his, to be shipped to his home town of Keyser, W. Va., friends said. Tuesday, Superior Judge Timothy J. Fitzpatrick refused the death bed request.
"I'm not going to sign such a cruel order," he said. "Those dogs have a right to life and a good home. They will be kept at the pound until a home is found for them."
But the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals revealed that authorization for the dogs execution, approved by the public administrator's office, had been filed last week—and Dizzy and Wilbur were "put to sleep" before the judge received the application.
Published Wednesday Morning, October 18, 1944 in THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah on page 4, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 4, 2017

BELTZ, James W.

James W. Beltz, 91, of 331 22nd Ave., died Wednesday morning, July 1,1998, at Oakland VA Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 4,1907, in Mount Savage, Md., the son of William E. and Mary J. (Winebrenner) Beltz. He married Mildred C. Taylor Feb. 27,1956, in Cumberland, Md. She died April 21,1998. Mr. Beltz retired as a car repairman from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1967, after 23 years of service. He served as a private first class with the 101st Combat Infantry with the Army in Europe during World War II. He was awarded the Service Ribbon, Mans Badge, Good Conduct Medal with four Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Mr. Beltz was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Commanders Club, both in Cincinnati. Surviving are a stepson, James F. Taylor of Altoona; a brother, Charles of Hollidaysburg; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Vincent J. Good Funeral Parlor, Altoona. Services will be held at noon Friday at the funeral parlor by the Rev. Dave Heckman. Interment at Logan Valley Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral parlor.
The Altoona Mirror, July 2, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 15, 2022

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