TEARNEY, Mrs Sarah Dougherty
 
Mrs, Michael Tearney, wife of the prominent Baltimore street grocer, died this afternoon at 4:10 o'clock from heart trouble superinduced by acute indigestion.  Mrs. Tearney was about forty-five years of age and last night seemed to be in the best of health. In fact she entertained friends at dinner and was in excellent spirits.  This morning she was taken ill and thought not serious, so her death was sudden. She leaves three children, Bernard, Leo and Marie.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 17, 1898 - pg 4, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 18, 2015

TEARNEY, Mrs. Sarah Dougherty

Mrs Tearney's Funeral To Take Place Tomorrow Morning from St Patrick's Church
The funeral of Mrs. Michael Tearney, whose death was noted in yesterday's Times, will take place tomorrow morning at ten o'clock from St Patrick's church where a high mass of requiem will be sung.  The Interment will be made in  SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Miss Maria Tearney, daughter of Mrs. Tearney, arrived home from Baltimore last night, where she had been visiting, having been summoned here by telegram.  Mrs Tearney besides her husband and children, is survived by a sister, Miss Ellen Daugherty(sic).  Mrs Tearney was a daughter of the late Dr. B. A. Daugherty(sic), of this city.  She was also a near relative of Right Reverend Edward McColgon, pastor of St Peter's Catholic Church
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 18, 1898 - pg 1, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 18, 2015

TEASDALE, Mrs. Marion Darnley

Mrs Marion Teasdale Of Bellaire, Ohio, died after a lengthy illness at 9:30 p.m. yesterday at Mercy Hospital where she was admitted last Wednesday from the home of her son-in-law and daughter, the Rev and Mrs Charles H Wright of 1511 15th St.  She was born in Lonaconing, Md on November 4, 1875.  Surviving are six sons and a daughter: James and Cecil of Charleston, W Va, in Ohio are John of Shadyside; Raymond of Cleveland; the Rev Ellis Teasdale of Cardington and Tom of Bellaire; and Mrs Wright of Altoona, 19 grandchildren, 9 great grand children and a sister, Nellie, Pittsburgh.  She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, in Bellaire.  Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home in Bellaire.
Altoona Mirror; Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania., Wednesday, September 29, 1965 - pg 48, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 6, 2014
 

TEATS, Allen Jackson
 
Allen Jackson "Jack" Teats, 77, of 700 New Gravel Hill Rd., Friendsville, Md. died Saturday, May 17, 2003, at his residence. Born June 23, 1925, in Friendsville, he was a son of the late George A. and Eleanora (Detrick) Teats. Mr. Teats was a member of Friendsville Pentecostal Church. He was a retired custodian at Northern Garrett High School, former member of the Friendsville Fire Dept. and a 4-H Leader. He is survived by his wife, Mary I. (George) Teats; two sons, Karol George, Herford, Arizona; James Teats, Friendsville; three daughters, Ramona Artice, Friendsville; Joyce Hall, Accident, Md.; Debi Rodeheaver, Friendsville; two sisters, Evelyn Younkin, Tampa, Fla.; Kathryn Kreiger, Cumberland, Md.; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 943 Second Avenue, Friendsville, Md. on Monday 2- 4 & 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Robinson officiating. Interment will be in the Steele Cemetery.
Saturday, May 17, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 15, 2014

TEDROW, Mrs. Linda Snelson
 
GLEN BURNIE - Linda (Snelson) Tedrow, 62, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born Sept. 20, 1949, she was the daughter of Frederick and Sarah Snelson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tedrow. Linda was a loving mother to her daughter Lisa Brown; and a devoted grandparent to Cortney Harris, and Lacey Brown, and great-granddaughter, Bailey Harris. She is also survived by her brothers and their spouses, Gerry and Jackie Snelson, Ronald Bruce and Beth Snelson, and one sister, Debra Snelson. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Beall High School and graduated from the Sacred Heart Hospital nursing program. Linda worked as a nurse for over 40 years. She was loved and respected by all of her coworkers and patients. She served most recently at the Cherry Land Nursing Center in Laurel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Cumberland Times-News, February 25, 2012
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2012

TEETER, Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin Teeter, 73, of RD 2, Flintstone, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient 18 days.  He had been in ill health for some time. Born near Petersburg, W. Va., he was a son of the late Benjamin Y. S. and Emily (Nelson) Teeter.  He was a veteran of World War 1 and was a life member of the Flintstone Volunteer Fire Company and a member of Glendale Church of the Brethren.  A former school teacher, he also owned and operated a grocery store in Flintstone and was a timber cutter. Surviving are his widow, Elsie (Messersmith) Teeter; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Sack, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Mildred Cowen, San Diego, and Mrs. Mary Wise, RD2, city; five sons, Benjamin T. Teeter, Woodfield; Ollie K. Teeter, Flintstone, Joseph J. Teeter, with the Air Force in Charleston, S.C., Paul E. Teeter, East Canton, Ohio, and Frank C. Teeter, RD 2, Flintstone; two brothers, Blaine Teeter, Flintstone, and James Teeter, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Della Paxton, Clearville, Pa.; Mrs. Genevieve Singleton, of Texas, and Mrs. Vera Henry, Great Cacapon; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Glendale Church of the Brethren.  Rev. John H. Buffenmyer will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.  The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Monday, February 16, 1970, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Donald Nazelrod)

Benjamin Y. S. Teter[sic], 81, retired farmer and preacher, died last night at his home, Flintstone Creek.  He formerly resided in Pendleton and Grant counties, W. Va. Besides his widow, Mrs. Emily (Nelson) Teter, he is survived by the following children, Blaine, Frank, James, Henry and Curtis Teter; Mrs. Nina May, Mrs. Della Paxton, Mrs. Vera Smith, and Mrs. Genevieve Singleton, all of the Flintstone section.  He was a member of the Brethern Church.  The body will remain at Stein's Funeral Home until tomorrow.
April 8 1941, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted February 28, 2010

TEETER, Mrs. Emily Nelson
 
Mrs. Emily Teeter, 79, of Flintstone, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient since November 26.
Born in Pendleton County, W. Va., Mrs. Teeter was a daughter of the late Samuel K. and Jamina (Shreve) Nelson. Her husband, B. Y. S. Teeter, died about 12 years ago. She held membership in Flintstone Brethren Church. Mrs. Teeter leaves three sons B. F. and Curtis Teeter, Flintstone and James Teeter, city: two daughters, Mrs. Vera Smith and Mrs. Genevieve Singleton, RD 2 city; 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body will remain at the George Funeral Home until noon Sunday when it will be taken to Glendale Church of the Brethren for services at 1:30 p. m. with Rev. John Buffenmyer, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Daity (could be Dalty) Dolly.
Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, December 16, 1954
Posted February 28, 2010

TEETER, George C.

Returns, Shoots Wife

Then Pena charged back into the bar and shot his wife in the face, police said. Pena slumped on the bar and buried his face in his arms.  "She was running around a lot and I just couldn't take it any more, " he told police. Police also said Pena and Teeter were understood to be very good friends, the Associated Press reported. Pena has been booked on suspicion of murder, police said.

Teeter had been living in Texas since his discharge from the Army in 1956.  He left Texas several weeks ago for California, where he was looking for employment. A native of the Flintstone area, he was a son of the late Samuel C. Teeter and is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. Alice Teeter, this city.  Also surviving are two half-brothers, William Ginoverski, with the Army at Fort Eustis, Va., and Dorsey Jones, Mineola, N. Y. Services were conducted in Los Angeles, and burial will be in National Cemetery there.
May 18, 1958, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Donald Nazelrod)

James M. Teeter, 72, of 12 Mary Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. Born July 22, 1902 at Petersburg, W. Va., he was a son of Benjamin and Emily (Nelson) Teeter. Mr. Teeter was retired from the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Elsie (Weimer) Teeter; three sons, McKinley A. Teeter, Williamsport, and Kenneth O. Teeter and Donald E. Teeter, both of this city; a brother, Blaine Teeter, Hagerstown; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Henry and Mrs. Genevieve Singleton, both of this city; six granchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Wendt Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Calvary United Methodist Church or a charitable organization of choice.
November 6, 1974, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Donald Nazelrod)

TEETERS, Mrs. Hannah Anna Monnett

Funeral of Mrs. Hannah Teeters
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Teeters, 86 years of age, who died at the home of her grandson, W. M. Haines, Greenspring, W. Va., was held from the Oldtown M. E. church. Thursday, with burial in the church cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Lynn Arborgast, Midland, assisted by Rev. D. B. Gates, o£ Oldtown, and J. D. Rockwell of Green Spring.  Mrs. Teeters leaves 112 descendants. She is survived by the following children: John T. Goldsborough, Romney, W. Va.; Mrs. Catherine Twigg, Oldtown; George W. Teeters and Mrs. G. W. Robinson, Green Spring W. Va.; Mrs. C. H. Hamilton, North Branch, Md., and Charles E. Teeters, of Lorain, Ohio. She is also survived by 44 grandchildren and 62 great grandchildren. 
Published Friday, January 8, 1926 in the CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted September 9, 2016

Alfred J. Teets, 72, of Kingwood, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at Preston Memorial He was born May 18, 1937, in Kingwood, a son of the !ate Ted: and Evelyn Teets. He graduated from Kingwood High School in 1955 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He attended the Kingwood Free-Methodist Church.  He was employed with Reliable Coal Company, Preston Energy, Coastal Coal and PSD #2 for 10 years. He worked 44 years total as a coal miner. He enjoyed hunting and camping. He is survived by his wife of' 51 years, Rosemary Teets; four sons and spouses, Mike and Betty Teets, of Nutter Fort, Greg and Mary Teets, of Morgantown, Bradley Teets, of Newburg, and Mark and Kelly Teets, of' Albright; seven grandchildren; a, brother and spouse, Gene and Doris Teets of League City, TX; two sisters and spouses, Lucille and Harold Keener, of Tunnelton and Frances and Don Gower, of Kingwood; two sisters-in-law, Sue Robinson, of Morgantown and Devra Deems, of Rowlesburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Lynn Teets and Wayne Teets. Family and friends were received from 1-6 p.m., Friday, August 28, at Bolyard Funeral Home with funeral services were held at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Henry Garletts officiating.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Aug 29, 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

TEETS, Mrs. Arizona Nancy May

Arizona Nancy Teets, 92, of Kingwood, departed her home Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, to be with the Lord. She was born July 8, 1912, in Evansville, a daughter of the late Oliver Franklin and Ices Jaretta (Phillips) May. She is survived by two sons, Harry "Dick" and Ethel Teets of Youngstown, Ohio, and Robert "Bob" and Mary Teets of independence; two sisters, Helen and Joseph "Joe" Gionfriddo of Niles, Ohio, and Louise Wilt of Kingwood; several nieces and nephews; 23 great-great-grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Opal Gordon Teets on Feb. 9, 1986; also by three brothers; two sisters; one son; and one daughter. Friends will be received from 24 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, where funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Terry Cumberland at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12., at the Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood, W.Va. Burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the family or sent to Hospice Care, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520.
Unidentified Newspaper; about 9 August 2004
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 11, 2011
 

TEETS, Mrs. Arvetta Fearer

FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs. Arvetta Pearl Teets, 84, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. A native of West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Lucinda (Schroyer) Fearer. She was a member of Sand Springs Church and its Ladies Aid. Surviving are her husband, Harvey Teets; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Laub, Confluence, Pa., and Mrs. Mildred Umbel, here; eight sons, Arthur Teets, Stanley Teets, ***Friendsville, Hazelton, W. Va.***; Irvin Teets, Mercer, Pa.; Glenn and Orville Teets, Swanton; Warren Teets, Miami, Fla.; Junior Teets, Chicago, Ill., and Kenneth Teets, Norfolk, Va.; three brothers, Dorsey and Harold Fearer, here; Everett Fearer, Keyser; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Meyers, here; Mrs. Della Fike, Steubenville, Ohio; Mrs. Gladys Mathias, Bristol, Tenn., Mrs. Flossie Ferguson, McHenry; 35 grandchildren and 47 great-grand-children. The body is at the James R. Williams Funeral Home in Markleysburg, Pa., where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. A service will be conducted at the Sand Springs church tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sloss and Rev. Joseph Hull will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
NOTE: *** there may be an error in this obituary, as there are two town names listed for one person. Possible that "Friendsville was misplaced and should have been placed after "Arthur Teets" ***
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland, Friday, January 12, 1973; page 18.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 2, 2014

Betty Maxine Teets, 81, Oakland, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born Feb. 13, 1927, in Bayard, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Floda A. (Sweitzer) Parrish. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Arthur Edgar Rhodes and Webster Arthur "Jack" Teets; and one sister, Alice Paugh. She was a member of the Deer Park Homemaker's Club. She is survived by five sons, Jerry Ralph Parrish and Marvin Stanley Rhodes, both of Mtn. Lake 'park, Calvin Ray Parrish, Missouri, Melvin Edward Rhodes, Nevada, and Ronnie Wayne Rhodes, Oakland; six daughters, LaDonna Maxine Lewis and Diane Fay Rhodes, both of Crellin, Edith Adora Uphole and Alysia Ellen Bowman, both of Swanton, Sheila Lee Rexrode, Mtn. Lake Park, and Betty Lou Chapman, Oakland; four brothers, Lloyd Parrish, Utah, Allen Parrish, Florida, David Parrish, Oakland, and Robert Parrish, Nevada; one sister, Iva Mae Van Meter, McHenry; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great -grandchildren. Friends were received at David A. Burdock Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Monday, Dec. 22, with the Rev. Joe Spiker officiating. Interment followed m Garrett Memorial Gardens.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD., about Friday, Dec. 19, 2008
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 21, 2010

TEETS, Mrs. Blanche Effie

OAKLAND - Mrs. Blanche Effie Teets, 77, Deep Creek Village, Oakland RD 1, died Tuesday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Charlie Teets and was a member of Sang Run Methodist Church. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Catherine Ringer, at home; a stepson, Noel Teets, Cheat, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie McDonald, here, and Mrs. Mary Wood, Elkins; one stepgrandchild and four stepgreat-grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Saturday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Donald Matthews. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 17, 1969; page 24.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 3, 2013

Charles Wayne "Chuck" Teets, 53, of Mechanicsville, Va., formerly of Swanton and Deer Park, departed this life Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at MCV/VCU Health System, Richmond, Va. Born March 8, 1952, in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of Freda (Harvey) Teets and the late Charles Glen Teets of Swanton. He was a devoted husband to his wife of nearly 26 years, Crystal (Rizer) Teets, and loving father to his children, Joshua, Megan, and Matthew. He is also survived by one sister, Mary Louise Wilson and husband David, Swanton; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Fannie Rizer, Swanton; sister-in-law, Wandell Feaster and husband Steve, New Creek, W.Va.; brother-in-law, Neal Rizer and wife Audrey, Swanton; and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1970 graduate of Southern Garrett High School and 1972 graduate of RETS in Baltimore, his career spanned over 35 years and included employment at Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Mettiki Coal Corporation, Deer Park, and Dominion Resources/Virginia Power at Mt. Storm, W.Va., Chesapeake, Va., and Richmond, Va., and most recently at the New England locations, where he held the position of manager of fossil and hydro operations and maintenance in the merchant operations support department. Friends were received at the Bliley Funeral Home Richmond.  An additional viewing will be held today, Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Stewart Funeral Home Oakland from 6 to 8 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the George Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that expressions of sympathy be directed to a college. fund for his youngest son. Donations may be made payable to Matthew Teets and sent to Dominion Credit Union, One James River Plaza, P.O. Box 26646, Richmond, VA, 23261.
about Jan. 6, 2006 The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 17, 2009

TEETS, Charlie

OAKLAND - Charlie Teets, 75, of RD 1, Oakland, was pronounced dead on arrival Monday at Garrett Country Memorial Hospital.  Born in Fairchance, Pa., he was a son of the late Samuel and Sarah (Sines) Teets. He was a retired lumberman and a member of the Sang Run Methodist Church.  Surviving are his widow, Blanche (Friend) Teets; one son, Noel Teets, Cheat, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Friend, Cumberland, and Mrs. Martha Sines, Hazelton, W. Va., one grandchild and four great-grandchildren.  The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home.  Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home by Rev. Donald Matthews. Interment will be in Sines Cemetery, Swallow Falls.
Source:he Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Jan. 3, 1968
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 11, 2012

Clement Elwood Teets, 81, of White House died on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at his residence. A native of Keyser, W. VA., he was born on January 6, 1924 to the late Mabel and William Teets. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by: three daughters, Julia (Tracy) Colburn of Bradenton, Fla., Joanie (Scott) Wilhite of Gallatin and Vickie Patterson of Gallatin; one son, Paul (Sandy) Teets of Cross Plains; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Old Union Church of Christ in Gallatin.
The Portland Leader, Portland, TN, May 18, 2005 (Page 3)
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 17, 2009

TEETS, Delbert E.

Delbert E. Teets, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Harrisonburg, Va. He was born Dec. 14, 1914, at Albright, Preston County, son of the late Artie Eli and Rebecca Wolfe Teets. Mr. Teets retired as captain from the Morgantown Fire Department in 1968, after 26 years of employment. Subsequent to his retirement from the fire department, he worked with WVU Security Police, was a cab driver, and drove airmail from Morgantown to meet a plane at the airport in Grafton. He was an avid reader and enjoyed photography, camping, hunting and fishing. He was also a farmer. Surviving are his son, Gordon, and daughter-in-law, Brenda, of Harrisonburg; daughter-in-law, Evada Teets, of Winchester, Va.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda; second wife, June; son, Gerald Lee; and brother, Donald. According to his wishes, his body will be cremated and taken back to his beloved West Virginia for private burial at a date determined by the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morgantown Fire Administration Office, 300 Spruce St, Morgantown. WV 26505. Donations received will be applied toward the construction of Morgantown's new North Side Fire Station. McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Unidentified Newspaper; abt. 1 December 2007
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 23, 2011

TEETS, Donald Earnest

Donald Earnest Teets, 88, of Uffington, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Connolly Manor in Grafton. He was born November 5, 1918, in Morgantown, a son of the late Artie Eli and Rebecca Wolfe Teets. He was a former employee of Rexroad Heating and Roofing from. which he retired, and Olen Mathieson Plant in Morgantown. He is survived by a son and Spouse, Donald W. Billy and Mary Teets; two daughters, Florence and John Minning and Rebecca and John D. Pavelko; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Kinsley Teets and one grandchild, Beth Ann Teets. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., today, Wednesday, April 25, at Hastings Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Sisler officiating. Burial will follow at Summers Cemetery on the Halleck Road. In lieu of flowers donation may be made in his memory to Connolly Manor, Rt. 3, Box 254, Grafton, WV 26354.
Preston Co. Journal, Kingwood, WV, April 25, 2007.
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 17, 2009

TEETS, Earl Franklin
 
Earl Franklin Teets, 76, of Lake Ford, Md., died Tuesday at the home of his on, Arthur Teets of Buckhannon. Born April 20, 1882, he was the son of the late Eugene and Jenny Wolfe Teets. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lake Ford Methodist Church.  Surviving are three sons of Buckhannon and Lester Teets of the U. S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Lewis of Rt. 1 Terra Alta and Mrs. Ruth Barkman of Charlotte, N. C.; three sisters, Mrs. John Dodge of Terra Alta and Mrs. Berthan Miller and Mrs. Reba Dodge, both of Rt. 1 Terra Alta; three brothers, Ora D. Teets, Percy E. Teets and Ross Teets, all of Rt. 1 Terra Alata; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are in complete.
** note: The names of the three sons living in Buckhannon were not listed in the obituary.
SOURCE: The Dominion News; Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia; May 7, 1958; page 2.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted May 31, 2013 

TEETS, Elda V.

Elda V. Teets, 93, of Masontown, passed away Friday Dec. 16, 2005 at MonPointe Continuing Care Center in Morgantown. She was born Aug: 12,1912, a daughter of the late Benjamin Abner Liston and Georgia Frankhouser Liston. She is survived by four sons and spouses, lven and Jackie Teets, of   Masontown, Larry and Sharon Teets, of Reedsville, Everett and Julie Teets, of Ohio, and Willard 'and Delores Teets, of Masontown: 11 grandchildren, Alicia Calvert, of Florida, Pam Wilson, of Kingwood, Ivan Teets, of Reedsville, Teresa Teets, of Reedsville, Marvin Teets, of Independence, Selena Teets, of Reedsville, Sabrina Legett, of Kingwood, Lynn Teets, of Parkersburg, Harley Teets, of Florida; Christine Pettry and Steve Bernas, of Ohio; and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Junior Liston, of Kingwood: two sisters, Thelma Benson, of Bruceton Mills and Martha Frowen, of Fairmont; and two daughters-in-law, Irma Goff, of Florida, and Jean Teets, of Reedsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentis Teets, and a son, Marvin P. Teets. Friends will be received at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. Services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20 with the Pastor William Winston officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Kingwood, W.Va. Condolences may be extended to the family at fieldfuneralhome@aol.com.
Dominion Post, Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV
abt 16 Dec 2005
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 17, 2009

TEETS, Ellis H.

Ellis H. Teets, 91, Eglon, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va. Born Jan. 20, 1920, in Eglon, he was a son of the late William Lindsey and Dora Elma (Fike) Teets. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Elmina T. Stemple; three brothers, John, Chester, and Charles Teets; and one grandson, John D. Shepherd. Mr. Teets graduated from Aurora High School and attended Bridgewater College before being drafted as a conscientious objector during WWII. He grew up on a dairy farm and was himself a farmer in Preston County, W.Va., for many years before retiring. He was also a bus driver for Preston County schools. He was an active member of Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, Eglon, for most of his life. He will be remembered for his love and care of the land, his animals, and the birds, as well as his woodworking projects during his retirement years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marie Winters Teets; two sons, Michael Scott Teets and wife Sharon, Jefferson City, Tenn., and Mark Ellis Teets and wife LaDeana, Aurora, W.V.; two daughters, Mary T. Shepherd and husband Don, Evergreen, Colo., and Martha T. Reish and husband Merlin, Harrisonburg; eight grandchildren, Thomas Teets and wife Jennifer, Micah Reish and wife Dayna, Andrew Shepherd, Lindsey Teets and wife Rebecca, Marilyn Reish, Stephen Shepherd, Matthew Reish, and Elizabeth Shepherd; and one brother, David L. Teets, Horse Shoe Run, W.Va. A memorial service will be conducted at Maple Spring Church of the Brethren on Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. J. Rogers Fike officiating.
The Republican Newspaper; June 9, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 7, 2011

TEETS, Ellis H.

Ellis H. Teets, 91, of Eglon, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. He was born January 20, 1920 in Eglon, a son of the late William Lindsey and Dora Elma Fike Teets. He was a graduate of Aurora High School and attended Bridgewater College, before being drafted as a conscientious objector during WWII. He was a dairy farmer and a bus driver In Preston County and member of the Maple Spring Church of the. Brethren in Eglon. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marie Winters Teets; two sons, Michael Scott (Sharon) Teets, of Jefferson City, TN, Mark Ellis (LaDeana) Teets, of Aurora; two daughters, Mary T. (Don) Shepherd, of Evergreen, CO, Martha T. (Merlin) Reish, of Harrisonburg, VA; eight grandchildren and one brother, David L. Teets, of Horse Shoe Run. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Elmina T. Stemple; three brothers, John, Chester and Charles Teets and a grandson, John D. Shepherd.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, June 11,2011, with Rev. Roger Fike officiating.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; June 11, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 7, 2011

TEETS, Elwood V.
 
Elwood V. "Peck" Teets, 78, of Cuzzart Community, Bruceton Mills, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1921, in Preston County, son of the late Arch and Faye Wilhelm Teets. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Freda Lucille Frazee Teets, of Bruceton Mills; a son, Larry Teets, of Morgantown; a daughter and spouse, Christel and Dr. Charles Haworth, of Lumberton, N.C.; a grandchild and spouse, Shelley and Dr. William Cook, of Morgantown; five grandchildren, Jamie Rachel Teets, of Morgantown, Rene Alford, of Pittsburgh, Christopher Alford, of Lyndhurst, Va., and twin boys, Connor and Christian Haworth, of Lumberton; and a great-grandson, Matthew Cook, of Morgantown . He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Ann Teets; and two brothers, Junior Teets and Lorraine Teets. Friends may call at Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, Brandonville, from 2-5 and 7-9 pm Saturday. Service will be at 1 pm, Sunday, April 16, with the Revs. Larry Arbogast and Russell Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Centenary Cemetery, Bruceton Mills. Military graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Marine Corps League of Monongalia County Detachment 342. Son-in-law Dr. Charles Haworth will be the honorary pallbearer.
The Dominion Post; Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV; Apr 15, 2000
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

Frances Louise Teets, 66, of Morgantown, died Thursday, February 13, 1992, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born March 5, 1925, in Monongalia County, a daughter of the late Frank Egan and Sarah Howell Kinsley. She attended Crescent Hill Chapel and Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Teets; two daughters, Mrs. John P. (Florance Louise) Minnig of Eglon and Mrs. John D. (Rebecca Sue) Pavelko of the Halleck Road; one son, Donald W. Teets of the Halleck Road; three brothers, John A. Kinsley of Uffington, Frank Kinsley of Youngstown, OH and Harold Kinsley of Lowesville, OH; one sister, Mabel Roupe of Youngstown; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends were received at Hastings Funeral Home and may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. foday: (Saturday), February 15, time of services, with the Rev. Herman H. Luhm officiating. Interment will be in Summers Cemetery, Halleck Road.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Feb 15, 1992
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

TEETS, Mrs. Hallie Cloe Frazee
 
OAKLAND - Mrs. Hallie Cloe Teets, 77, widow of Ismael Teets, of Rout 1, Oakland, died here last night at the home of her son, Orville Teets. She was a native of Cranesville, W. Va., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Frazee. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Honaker, Ronceverie, W. Va., and Mrs. Maude DeBerry, Corinth, W. Va., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home by Rev. Donald Green. Interment will be in Eglon Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Wednesday, February 7, 1968; page 30.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 23, 2013 
 
TEETS, Mrs. Hallie Cloe Frazee
 
MRS. TEETS RITES
OAKLAND - Services for Mrs. Hallie C. Teets, 77, of RD 1, Oakland, who died Tuesday, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Minnich Funeral Home by Rev. Donald Green. Burial will be in Eglon Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Thursday, February 8, 1968; page 11.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 23, 2013

TEETS, Harold B.
 
TEETS, HAROLD B. - Aged 56 years a lifelong resident of Uniontown died in his residence, 72 Millview Street, Tuesday morning, January 5, 1954 at 12:06 o’clock. For the past fifteen years, Mr. Teets was a painting and paperhaning contractor and prior to the death of his father, was employed with W. N. Teets & Son, Contractors. Surviving are his wife; Mrs. Elizabeth Potter Teets; a son, Jack Teets; two grandchildren: Jack Jr., and Janice; his step-mother, Mrs. W. N. Teets; a brother: Wallace H. Teets and two sisters: Mrs. Helen Teets Craig and Mrs. Dorothy Teets Kinnear, all of Uniontown. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 20 of Uniontown; the American Legion Post of Arnold, Pa., and St. John’s R. C. Church. Friends are being received in the J. Harry Johnston & Son Funeral Home, 65 N. Gallatin Ave, until Thursday morning when Requiem High Mass will be sung in St. John’s R. C. Church at 9 o’clock with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Dunn, as Celebrant. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, January 6, 1954; page 6.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 11, 2014

Helen Marie Teets, 94, of Friendship Manor, Morgantown passed away Friday, November 5, 2010, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born in Cuzzart, July 2, 1922; the daughter of the late Ray and Susan Feather. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and worked at the Coleshire Pajama Factory and Bill's Laundry and cleaners. Survivors include one son, Marvin E. Teets and wife, Charlotte. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Freda Teets, of Cuzzart; three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband Junior Reed Teets. Family and friends were received at Hastings Funeral Home where services were held November 9, with Pastor Lynn Keener officiating. Burial was in East Oak Grove Cemetery.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; Nov 10, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted December 18, 2010

TEETS, Ishmael Teets
 
HUTTON - Ishmael Teets, 72, of here, died Monday in University Hospital, Baltimore, where he had been a patient four weeks. Born in Preston County, W. Va., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. McClelland Teets. Surviving are his widow, Hallie (Frazee) Teets; two sons, Roy C. Teets, Philadelphia, Pa., and Orville C. Teets, of here; a sister, Mrs. Marian Cannon; two brothers, Lindsay and Roy Teets, both of Eglon, W. Va., and nine grandchildren. The boy will be at the Leighton Funeral Home where the family will receive friends tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Eglon Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; February 17, 1960; page 18.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 23, 2013

TEETS, James H.

TERRA ALTA, W. Va. - James Harrison Teets, 84, of 112 East Washington Avenue, died yesterday in Preston Memorial Hospital, Kingwood.  A native of Terra Alta, he was a son of the late Jacob F. and Eva K. (Dodge) Teets. Mr. Teets was a member of Dority Methodist Church and Terra Alta Lodge 1395, LOO Moose.  Surviving are his widow, Della (Gooding) Teets; a son Theodore Teets, Swickley, Pa.; four daughters, Mrs. Asa Sypolt, Terra Alta; Mrs. Edith Gornall, Cumberland; Mrs. Hazel Arnold, Weston, and Mrs. Irene Kelley, Columbus, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.  The body is at the Fike-Watson Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Billyreed Wickline. Burial will be in Terra Alta Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Saturday, May 9, 1964; page 4. newspapers.com clip
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 13, 2014

TEETS, Mrs. Jill Ann Thomas

Jill Ann Teets, 38, of Pasadena, MD, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at home. She was born Oct. 3, 1972,in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of Irene and David Thomas of Terra Alta. She was a day care provider. Jill was a carefree and easy going person who enjoyed life. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Tasha and Austin Teets, both of Pasadena; three sisters, April McGregor of Terra Alta, Eraka Anderson & spouse Mike of Kingwood, and Amanda Jaggers & spouse Dave of Terra Alta; a brother, Gabriel Thomas of Connecticut; several nieces and nephews, and a great-niece and great-nephew. Family and friends will be received at Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service with Pastor Stanley M. Waybright officiating. Burial will follow at Terra Alta Cemetery. Condolences: arthurwrighfuneralhome. com
The Morgantown Post; Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV; July 15, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 7, 2011 

TEETS, Margarete R. Meingast

Margarete R. Teets, 53, of Milton Street, Morgantown, died Friday, July 2, 1993, at Morgan Manor. She was born May 11, 1940, in Rothenbach, Germany, daughter of the late Alexander and Elfe Kunigunde Meingast. She was a bottle inspector for RC Cola and also worked for the Sunshine Biscuit Company. She was an antique dealer. She was Catholic. She is survived by her husband, Carl James Teets; a brother, Albert Meingast of Germany; and a half sister, Ursula Webber of Germany. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jude Mili officiating. Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
The Dominion Post; Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV; July 3, 1993
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

TEETS, Martha E. Smith
 
Martha E. Teets, 79, of Friendsville and Oakland, died Friday, May 6,1994, at the Henry Clay Villa Nursing Center, Markleysburg, Pa.
Born June 28, 1914, at Brandonville, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late William A. and Nell (Goodwin) Smith. Survivors include one sister, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Laurinburg, N.C.; and two nieces, Nina Moyers, Largo, Fla., and Roberta Comodor, Bethel Park, Pa. Friends may call at the Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, Brandonville, on Friday, May 13, from 1-3 p.m., time of services with Mark Evandole, Jehovah's Witness, officiating. Interment will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mil!s, W.Va.
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; May 12, 1994
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

Martin L. Teets Rites
Mountain Lake Park, Md., April 23 - Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon for Martin Luther Teets, 86, who was found dead in his bed Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. K. Groves. He was a son of the late Michael and Isabel Durr Teets and was born in Terra Alta, W. Va. He had resided with his daughter for about 25 years. Surviving besides his daughters are two brothers and one sister, McClelland Teets, Aurora, W. Va.; Greely Teets, Terra Alta; Mrs. Sindey Dennis, Markleysburg, Pa.; also 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services Sunday were held from the Oak Grove church near Terra Alta, with Rev. Garrett Evans, pastor of the Methodist church at Mt. Lake Park, in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 23, 1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)

Mary R. Teets, 84, Gortner, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Born Oct. 21, 1925, in Tunnelton, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Ross and Agnes (Funk) Trickett. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Charles E. Teets; two sons, Steven and Charlie Teets; one son-in-law, Larry Cohee; three brothers, Wallace, Pete, and Richard Trickett; and one sister, Louise Wiles. Mrs. Teets was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and friend. She was retired from Dennett Road Elementary School, as a cafeteria manager, after 30 years of employment with the Garrett County Board of Education. She was a member of Gortner Union Church. She also served as a pianist and music director at the Underwood United Brethren Church. She loved to cook, sew, and crotchet, and was an avid doll collector. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Wilson and husband Yogi, Oakland, and Cheri Cohee, Antioch, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Teets, Oakland; two brothers, Bill Trickett and wife Rhea, Tunnelton, and Charles Trickett and wife Ruth, Kingwood, W.Va.; one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law, Maxine and Richard Shahan, Nutter Fort, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were received at David A. Burdock Funeral Home, Oakland. A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, May 1, at Gortner Union  Church, with the Rev. Steve Sauder officiating. Interment followed in Garrett County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial donations to the Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home, Grantsville. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.burdockfuneralhome.com.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; May 6, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

TEETS, Mrs. Nancy Bell Strawser

Mrs. Nancy Bell Strawser Teets, wife of W. H. Teets of Glade Farms, W. Va., died Saturday at 7:10 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. J. Merryman, 409 Braddock avenue, Uniontown, of paralysis. She was 76 years old. In addition to her husband and her daughter, Mrs. Merryman, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Marling Mause of Everett; Demeritt Teets of Uniontown and Homer of Clifton Mills. Four daughters, Mrs. R. C. Hay, Misses Adeila, Estella and Elizabeth Teets, preceded her in death. She is also survived by two sisters: Mrs. Ellen Clark of Hopwood and Mrs. Sarah Collins of Masontown. There will be short funeral services held at the Merryman home this evening at 7:30 o’clock. The funeral coriege will leave Uniontown at 8 a.m., Tuesday for Glade Farms, W. Va., where church services will be held with burial in church cemetery.
Source: The Daily News Standard; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Monday, March 3, 1930; page 12.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted May 9, 2014

Naomi C. Teets, 88, of Maplesville Road, Boonsboro, formerly of Aurora, WV, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Fahrney Keedy Retirement Home, Boonsboro. Born on February 19, 1919 in Brookside, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy Joshua and Trecia Melvina (Wolfe) Bowman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ross Franklin Teets on July 25, 1995; by two sisters, Eleanor J. Rinker and Martha E. Holsopple and a grandson, Timothy J. Teets. She married her husband on September 30, 1939 and they owned and operated a dairy farm in Eglon, WV for many years. She was a homemaker and retired from the Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of the Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, Eglon, WV. She is survived by two sons, Alan R. Teets and wife Mary, Middletown, DE and Doyne W. Teets and wife Bonita, Winchester, VA, one daughter, Greta Weeks and husband Jack, Warrenton, VA, five grandchildren; one step-grandson; four great grandchildren; her brother-in-law, C. Harold Holsopple, Staunton, VA; three nephews and one niece. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home, 32 S. Second St., Oakland from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Thursday. Services will be held at the Maple Spring Church of the Brethren on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m with Rev. David Moon officiating. Interment will be in the Eglon Cemetery.
about Monday, February 19, 2007, unidentified source
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 21, 2010

TEETS, Orval Lawrence

Orval Lawrence Teets, Swanton, died at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, after living a long and giving life of 87 years. Born on Sept. 21, 1921, in FriendsviIle, he was a son he late George Harvey Arvetta Pearl (Fearer) Teets. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Arthur Teets, Stanley "Jim" Teets, Ivan Teets, Charles “Glen” Teets, Harvey Teets, Jr., and Kenneth Teets. He was initially employed by the B&O and subsequent Chessie System railroads and completed 42 of service. Following his retirement, he served on the supervisory committee the Chessie Federal Credit Union and was an active member of the National Association of  Retired and Veteran Employees (NARVE). Mr. Teets was an active citizen and loved his town of Swanton. He was a member of Swanton Otterbein United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous offices that include trustee and Sunday school superintendent for more than 20 years. Mr. Teets was known for his singing at church. Involvement in his community included establishing the Swanton Community Association, where he served in capacities ranging from chicken barbecue chef to President of the group.  He was presented the prestigious Silver Beaver Achievement Award by the BSA Potomac Council.  Until his death, he continued to be an active member of Troop 57, serving as a senior board leader. Mr. Teets, a member of the Piedmont VFW, was a veteran of World War II and served as a staff sergeant in France and Germany with the 7lst Infantry Division, 5th U.S. Infantry Regiment, beginning in January of 1944. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mareva E. (Rhodes) Teets; two daughters, Linda (Teets) Fleming Glotfelty and husband Ross Glotfelty, Swanton, and Christina (Teets) Riley and husband Robin Riley, Mt. Airy; five grandchildren, Lucinda (Fleming) Davis and husband Steve Davis, Swanton, Lawre (Fleming) Virts and husband Randy Virts, Swanton, Lissa (Fleming) Bush and husband David Bush, Orlando, Fla., Albert John "A.J." Fleming II and wife April Fleming, Swanton, and Ellen Kidwell Riley, Mt. Airy; two sisters, Rose Teets Laub, Markleysburg, Pa., and Mildred Teets Umbel, Friendsville; one brother W. Warren Teets, Lakeland, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Home, McHenry, today, Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Swanton Otterbein United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Angela Cosner officiating. Interment will be in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland. Pallbearers will be Edward "Bo" Blomquist, Steve Davis, A.J. Fleming, Jim Rhodes, Lance Rhodes, and Randy Virts. Honorary pallbearer will be Reiner Teets. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that people consider making a donation to Hospice of Garrett County Inc., P.O. Box 271, 69 Wolf Acres Dr, Oakland, MD 21550.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com
Republican, Unspecified Date (abt 20 Jan 2009)
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 17, 2009

TEETS, Ralph Eugene
 
FROSTBURG - Ralph Eugene Teets, 70, RD 2, Frostburg, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1992, at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born Dec. 16, 1921, in Lisenring, Pa., he was the son of the late Luther Teets and Nellie (Van Sickle) Teets. He was a retired employee of the S. J. Groves Construction Company, an Army veteran of World War II having served in the South Pacific. He was of the Protestant faith. He is survived by his wife Helen (Winebrenner) Teets; one daughter, Sandra Teets, Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Ray Teets and Paul Teets, Akron, Ohio; one sister, Audrey Mitchell, Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Tuesday at the funeral home at 1 p.m. with Rev. George A. Aist. Interment will be in Immanual United Methodist Cemetery in Garrett County.
The Cumberland Times-News, December 6, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012
 

Ruby Lorrayne Teets, 97, of Kingwood, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Heartland of Preston County. She was born March 24, 1913, in Tunnelton, a daughter of the late Leslie and Nellie Wolfe Halbritter, She was a lifelong resident of Preston County and lived in Tunnelton, Aurora, Arthurdale and Kingwood. She attended Shepherd College, where she got her standard normal teaching license, She was an elementary teacher at Tunnelton and was the postmaster at Aurora. She belonged to several organizations including the Preston Retired Teachers Association, Arthurdale Homemakers; Aurora Historical Society and the Aurora and Reedsville Methodist Church Women, she taught Nursery Sunday School class at Aurora and was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons and spouses, Wendell Teets and Linda, of Mt. Lake Park, MD and Michael Teets and Karen, of Kingwood; a daughter, Lois Adams, of Aurora; a nephew Leslie Guy Halbritter and son-in-law, Allen Sisk; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Teets; two daughters, Joyce Teets Sisk and Rose Nutter, two sons-in-law, Tom Adams and Bob Nutter and a brother, Victor Halbritter. Funeral services were held Friday, October 8, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Kingwood with Pastor Jenny Williams officiating. Interment was in Aurora Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood assisted the family with arrangements.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV;  Oct 9, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 21, 2010

Winchester, Dec 2 - Mrs. Sarah W Teets, 64 years old, widow of George W Teets, died of tuberculosis yesterday. She leaves two sons and two daughters.
Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 11, 2010

Steve Bailey Teets, 89, of Kingwood, died Wednesday, November 3, at his home. He was born January 21, 1921, in Jenners, PA, a son of the late Joseph Troy and Rosa Nettie Koontz Teets. He enjoyed auctions, talking with family and friends and doing home maintenance. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a 64-year member of the American Legion Post 56. He was a coal miner for Reliable Coal Company in Reedsville. He is survived by two sons and spouses; Steven Junior and Adele Teets, of Belington, and Stanley Eugene and Nancy Teets, of Terra Alta; four daughters and spouses, Tina and John Castle, of Kingwood, Sara Eghtedari, of Sparks Glencoe, MD, Judy and Don Layman, of Arlington, VA, and Barbara Jefferys, of Washington, PA, a sister, Betty Shrout, of Ventura, CA; nine grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was, also, preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Shrout Teets; five brothers and five sisters. Family and friends will be received from 1-2:30 p.m., the time of funeral services, today, Saturday, November 6, at Browning Funeral Home, in Kingwood, with the Rev. Barry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, military graveside rites conducted by Preston County VFW Posts, Preston County Chapter 977, Vietnam Veterans of America and WVANG Honor Guard from Camp Dawson.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Nov 6, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted December 18, 2010

TEETS, Steven M.

Steven M. Teets, 42, Oakland, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, as the result of an automobile accident near Oakland. See front page for complete story. Born Oct. 29, 1962, in Oakland, he was a son of the Rev. Charles E. and Mary R. (Trickett) Teets, Oakland. He was a 1980 graduate of Southern High School, Oakland, and earned a B.A. in business from Frostburg State University. He was a self-employed carpenter, and his great work is reflected in many of the beautiful homes surrounding Deep Creek Lake. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a special friend;-Julie M. Ferguson, McHenry; his four year-old daughter, Mahya Shea Teets, McHenry; two sisters, Cheri Cohee, Nashville, Tenn., and Linda Wilson and husband Robert, Gortner; one brother, Charles E. "Charlie" Teets and wife Sharon, Oakland; five nieces, Charity Henrickson and husband Scott, and Patience Cohee, all of Nashville, Jessica Teets, Boulder, Colo., Sarah Teets, Frostburg, and Crystal Mandujano and husband Julio, Smyrna) Tenn.; five nephews, Terry Cohee and wife Connie, Cole Bressler, and Robert D. Wilson, all of Smyrna, Tenn., Joshua Teets, Washingron, D.C., and Tom Cohee and wife Renata, Guatemala; and several great-nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 8, with Pastor Steve Sauder officiating. Interment was in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to a trust fund for his daughter, Maliya S. Teets at M&T Bank, Oakland office, attn. Billie Jo Turner.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; December 9, 2004
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 23, 2011

TEETS, Ted Orval

Ted Orval Teets, 87, of Kingwood, died Monday, March 9, 1998, at the home of his daughter, Frances Grower. He was born April 5, 1910, in Masontown, son of the late Allison and Matilda Metheny Teets. He was a farmer, worked 43 years as a track man and fire boss in the coal mines, and was a member of Kingwood Free Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Metheny Teets, of Kingwood; two sons and spouses, Alfred and Rosemary Teets of Kingwood, and Gene and Doris Teets of League City, TX; two daughters and spouses, Lucille and Harold Keener of Tunnelton, and Frances and John Gower of Kingwood; 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and seven great great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Wayne Vernon Teets and Terry Lynn Teets; four sisters, Bessie DeWitt, Emma Metheny, Gussie Carper and Ruth Bishop; a brother, Alva Teets; and two infant brothers. Service was held Friday, March 13, at James G. Lobb Funeral Home, Kingwood, with the Rev. Henry Garletts officiating. Burial was in Preston Memorial Gardens. Donations: Hospice Care Corporation, P.O. Box 229, Kingwood, WV 26537.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; March 14, 1998
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 21, 2010

W. Clyde Teets, 54, of Oakland died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at his home. Born on Aug. 20, 1952, in Oakland, he was a son of the late Orval C. Teets and Emmaline E. (Savage) Teets. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Norma Nair. He was a truck driver. He is survived by one sister, Rhonda K. Evans; and one brother, James C. Teets, both of Rising Sun. Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with Rev. Donald Matthews officiating. Interment was held in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Republican Newspaper, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Feb 22, 2007.
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 17, 2009

TEETS, Wallace H. Sr.
 
TEETS, WALLACE H. SR. - Age 79 years, of 507 Connellsville Street, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Sunday, July 23, 1972 at 9:15 a.m. Surviving are his wife, Emma Herbold Teets; two daughters: Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Beers of Uniontown and Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Heffernan of Greenwood Lake, N. Y.; three sons: Wallace H. Teets, Jr. of Irwin; Jason D. Teets of Akron, Ohio; David A. Teets of Canandaigna, N. Y.; twelve grandchildren; three great-greandchildren; his step-mother, Maude Teets of Uniontown; one sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Kinnear of Uniontown. The son of the late Walter and Maggie Baird Teets, he was also predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Helen Craig and two brothers: Harold and Shell Teets. He was a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, and was formerly employed as a bank teller at Gallatin National Bank, he was a life member of the BPO Elks, Lodge No. 370; past Exultant Ruler of Lodge No. 370; former secretary of Lodege No. 379; past District President and State Vice-President of BPOE; a member of the district advisory BPOE; a member of the Uniontown Fire Department; Union Hose Company No. 1; and the Fayette County Firemen’s Assoication. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Robert S. Oats Funeral Home, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Vincent T. Ross, officiating. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. The Past Exultant Rulers of BPO Elks Lodge No. 370 will conduct ritualistic services at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Monday, July 24, 1972; page 21.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 11, 2014

TEETS, Walter

Terra Alta, W. Va., April 22 - Funeral services were held this afternoon at Uniontown, Pa., for Walter Teets, 77, who died Saturday. He was born and reared in Preston county near Terra Alta. Surviving are his widow and four children. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Nestor, Mr. and Mr. Arthur Childs and Mrs. George Bucklew, Terra Alta, attended the funeral.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 22, 1940; page 9.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 7, 2012

TEETS, Walter N.
 
Aged Local Painter Dies In His Sleep ~ Walter N. Teets, Aged 76, of Lemon Street Had Been Slightly Ill. DOWN TOWN FRIDAY
Funeral services for Walter N. Teets, aged 76, veteran painter of 56 Lemon street, who died suddenly at 5:30 Saturday morning, April 20, 1940, will be conducted at 2:30 this afternoon in the residence. Rev. James C. Clark, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery, under the direction of J. Harry Johnston & Sons. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Deck, Chauncey Conn, E. B. Vinton, Walter Lyons, James Walters and Isaac Ross. On account of asthmatic bronchial condition aggravated by a cold, Mrs. Teets held vigial for hours at the bedside of her husband. He appeared to be imporved in the early morning hours. It was then that he advised Mrs. Teets to get some sleep. A few minutes later life had passed. Mr. Teets had been up and around as usual and only Friday night had gone to the office of a local doctor for treatment. He was accompanied by his wife. He retired at the usual hour. Mr. Teets was born in Preston county, W. Va., and came to Uniontown in 1890. He had been a painting contractor since he came here. He is survived by his wife, Maude V. Teets, the following children: Wallace H., Harold B., Mrs. Helen Craig and Mrs. Dorothy Kinner; and fourteen granchildren. A son, Schell, preceded him in death in January, 1935. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Vansickle.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Monday, April 22, 1940; page 2.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 11, 2014

TEETS, William
 
OAKLAND - William Teets, 74, a retired farmer, died yesterday in the Cuppett Nursing Home where he had been a patient two months. A native of Accident, he was born Dec. 24, 1878, and was a son of the late Silas and Lucretia (Schroyer) Teets. For the past 10 years he had resided with a nephew, Paul George, near Swanton. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jefferson Deal, Accident, and Mrs. Frederick Pensel, Baltimore and two brothers, Jospeh Teets, Deer Park, and Juniper Teets, Claymont, Del. The body is at the home of Paul George. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in the Swanton Methodist Church by Rev. H. O. Teagarden, assisted by Rev. Edwin Smith, host pastor. Burial will be in the George Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; March 18, 1953; page 18.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 23, 2013

TEETS, Wilma P. Morris

Wilma P. Teets, 91, of Newton Falls, died Monday, July 12, 20I0 at Clair Bridge, of Austintown. She was born on September 5, 1918, in Hutton, MD., the daughter of the late George W. and Arta E. (DeBerry) Morris. She was a 1936 High School graduate in Oakland, MD, and was employed as a produce manager by Foodland in Kingwood for 25 years. She was a member of the Tunnelton Methodist Church where she played piano and sang in the choir, and recently was a member of Newton Falls united Methodist where she played piano for programs, sing in the choir and was an adult Sunday school teacher. She is survived by daughters, Charlotte (John) Littlewood, of Portsmouth, VA, Margarett "Sue" Koch and Alberta "Deanie" (Howard) Simpson, both of Newton Falls. Grandchildren, Duane (Kimberly) Simpson, of Louisville, KY, Neal Simpson, of Alamogordo, NM, Mark (Nancy) Littlewood, of Charlotte, NC and Jill (Mark) Burner, of Fort Worth, TX. Great grandchildren Brett and Clayton Burner, both of Fort Worth, TX, Nathaniel Simpson, of Louisville, KY, and Heather (Brad) Wojick, of Charlotte, NC, and great, great grandson Brooks Wojick, of Charlotte, NC. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harold D. Teets, brother, Beecher Morris, sisters, Hilda Zinn, Evelyn Leighton, Marvelyn DeBerry and grandson Steve Littlewood. Friends and family will be received from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 336 Ridge Road, and burial will follow at 2 p.m. on July 30, at the Maplewood Cemetery in Kingwood. Contributions may be made to either Southern Care, Inc.; 5401, Ashley Circle Suite E, Austintown, OH. 44515 or ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN. 38105. Arrangements entrusted to the Borowski Memorial Home, of Newton Falls, OH.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; July 28, 2010.
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted August 8, 2010

Mrs Mooney and nephews, Messrs. Tom and Hugh Russell, attended the funeral of Miss Kate Templeton, who formerly lived in this place, at Piedmont on Monday morning.
Keyser Tribune, November 10, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

Miss Helen Tennant Dead.
Miss Helen Tennant, aged 68 years, died Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Crowe, No. 43 Broadway, where she had been boarding for the past two years. The deceased had been a patient sufferer for the past 18 months from the infirmities of old age and her death came not unexpected. The funeral will take place this aftenoon. Services will be held at the residence, 43 Broadway, at 2 p.m., by Rev. F. 11. Crisaman of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Allegany cemetery. The deceased was the last of a family of eleven children.
Cumberland Evening Times; Monday, 20 May 1912
~Genie
Posted January 23, 2011

Mrs. Katherine Tennent died Sunday morning at the home of her son in Kitzmiller, Md.  Mrs Tennent was born in Scotland about 82 years ago. The funeral services were held at the home Monday morning by Rev R C Weidler, and the body was taken to Lonaconing for burial Tuesday.
Keyser Tribune, July 14, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 23, 2010

TENNANT, Miss Mary

Laid to Rest
The funeral of Miss Mary Tennant whose death from old age and paralysis on Thursday, was noted: took place this afternoon at 2:15 from her late residence on Uhl Street, Rev F R Wagner preached and conducted the burial service, speaking very touchingly of the deceased.  At the conclusion of the burial service the cortege proceeded to the Percy Cemetery on West Main Street, where interment was made in the family burying ground in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends.  The deceased was seventy-three years of age and is survived by one sister, Miss Helen Tennant who resides here.  She was also a sister of the late Robert and George Tennant of this place and was one of the oldest residents of the mountain city.  The floral offerings were very beautiful and handsome.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, December 13, 1906 - pg 6, col 1
Find A Grave Memorial# 55611958
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 9, 2016

TENNANT, Robert M.

The many friends of Mr. Robert Tennant were shocked to hear of his sudden death at Ocean  yesterday evening at 5:20 o'clock of heart failure while in his office,  The deceased gentleman was one of Frostburg's oldest and most highly respected citizens being about 55 years of age and was born and raised in this  place. Mr. Tennant left his home Monday morning seemingly feeling as well as usual and followed his vocation at the Ocean office of the Consolidation Coal Company all day up until five o'clock, when he complained of being somewhat dizzy and twenty minutes after he died. The deceased was a member of Council No 1012 of the Royal Arcanum of this city and was a prominent member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. Messrs. Gehauf and Mayer were notified and went to Ocean and ; brought the remains to his residence on Frost avenue, where they were prepared for burial. Mr. Tennant Is survived by his wife, two daughters. Misses Bessie and Margaret, all of this place, and one son., Robert, Jr.. of Pittsburg also two sisters Misses Mary and Ellen Tennant, of this place and one brother, Mr. Thomas Tennant in the West.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.,
Tuesday, August 1, 1905 - pg 2, col1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 9, 2016

CUMBERLAND MD, July 31
Robert M. Tennant, aged 5(?3) years, weigh master and clerk for the Consolidation Coal Company at Ocean mine No 8, near Midland, fell dead this evening after he had locked his office and turned from the door to depart for his home in Frostburg.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, AUGUST 4, 1905
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

Elkins - John J. Tenny, a log contractor of Kedron, was struck and killed by a heavy log on a tramway here. His head was crushed to a pulp. A widow and five children survive him.
Keyser Tribune, October 24, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010

LONACONING — Miss Annie E. Ternent, of here, died Saturday in Pulliam Nusing Home, Keyser. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late George and Jeannette (Darnley) Ternent. Miss Ternent was a member of Lonaconing United Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Pearl Hudson, Aurora, Ill.; two brothers, Alvin Ternent and Samson Ternent, both of Lonaconing. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home. Services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Rev. John Price will officiate and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, November 4, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

Lonaconing - George J. Ternent, 69, of Castle Hill, died early this morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ternent and had resided in Cleveland for 40 years before returning here two months ago. Mr. Ternent was affiliated with the Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel Ternent; four brothers, James, Alvin and Harry Ternent, all of Lonaconing, and Sampson Ternent, Cumberland, and four sisters, Mrs. Hannah Evans and Mrs. Pearl Hudson, both of Chester, Pa., and Misses Anna and Ettie Ternent, both of Lonaconing. The body will remain at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 11 a. m. Saturday. Rev. Joseph W. Young, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate, and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 8, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

TERNENT, George S.

George S. Ternent Rites
Lonaconing. Oct. 28 — Funeral services for George S. Ternent, 86, who died Sunday were conducted yesterday from the home in Detmold by the Rev. A. R. Ark of the Assembly of God church. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, October 28, 1943 - pg 12, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 25, 2011

LONACONING — Harry B. Ternent, 78, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late George Ternent and Jeanette (Darnley) Ternent. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Ann Ternent, Lonaconing; Mrs. Pearl Hudson, Chester, Pa.; two brothers, Alvin Ternent and Sampson Ternent, both of here. He was a retired merchant, a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Republican Club, the Masons, the Shriners, the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar and the Ali Ghan Temple. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 fo 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. John O. Price. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, September 14, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

Lonaconing - Mrs. Jeanette Ternent, 96, Lonaconing's oldest resident, died early this morning at her home, Castle Hill, following a lingering illness. A pioneer resident of the community, Mrs. Ternent was born March 19, 1854, in Paisley, Scotland, a daughter of the late James and Ann (Bodman) Darnley. She was the widow of George Ternent. Mrs. Ternent was affiliated with First Methodist Church. Her family has operated a general merchandise store here for 65 years.  Surviving are five sons, James D., Harry B. and Sampson Ternent, all at home; George J. Ternent, Cleveland, and Alvin H. Ternent, Lonaconing; four daughters, Annie E. and Jeanette Ternent, both at home, and Mrs. Hannah Evans and Mrs. J. W. Hutson, both of Chester, Pa.; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body will remain at the residence where services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Friday. Rev. Amos H. Stone, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family requests no flowers.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 24, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

LONACONING —Miss Jeannette Ternent, of here, died early today in the Allegany County Infirmary. She was born in Lonaconing, a daughter of the late George and Jeannette (Darnley) Ternent. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Anna T. Ternent, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Pearl Hudson, Chester, Pa., and three brothers, Harry, Alvin and Sampson Ternent, all of Lonaconing. Miss Ternent was a member of First Methodist Church here. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. Rev. George Loar, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p. m. today and from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 11, 1963 [She went by Nettie and Ettie]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

TERNENT, Mrs. Mabel Julia Atkinson Noel, nee Beckman
 
Lonaconing - Mabel Julia Ternent, 90, of 13 Front St., Lonaconing, died Monday, April 18, 2005, at Egle Nursing Home. She was born Mabel Julia Beckman, Feb. 22, 1915, on the farm of her parental [paternal?] grandfather in Pleasant Valley, Garrett County, the eldest child and only daughter of the late Courtney Henry Beckman and Stella Lee Rose (Gower) Beckman. Mrs. Ternent was preceded in death by three husbands, Hugh Henry Atkinson IV, in 1949, Homer Virgil Noel in 1952, and William Gordon Ternent on Oct. 21, 1997; four brothers, Herbert George Beckman, James C. Beckman, Willis Ellsworth Beckman and Leo Claude Beckman. Most of her elementary education was received from schoolhouses of Garrett County and at Luke Elementary, her secondary education at Bruce High School, Westernport. Except for brief employment at West Virginia Pulp and Paper Mill before marriage, Mabel was self-employed. She and Harry owned and operated Atkinson's Confectionary, Union Street, Lonaconing for more than 20 years. For 27 years Mable and Gordie owned and operated the Lonaconing Bakery, Main Street, Lonaconing. Mabel was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Lonaconing, a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lonaconing and Pythian Sisters, Lonaconing. She is survived by four children, , Elizabeth Lee Gowans and husband Alexander, LaVale, Julia Annette Metz and husband J. Kenneth, Frostburg, Hugh Henry Atkinson and wife Sally (Miller), Lonaconing, M. Jean Bevan and husband William Richard, Lonaconing; 10 grandchildren, Tammy (Metz) Kahl and husband Paul, Mark Alexander Gowans, Jay Kenneth Metz and wife Jane (Kruger), Julia Beth Shillingburg, Todd William Gowans, Russell Gordon Metz, Linda (Atkinson) Brown and husband Randee, Jull Annette Bevan and Keith Taylor, Allison (Atkinson) Shaffer and husband Eric, William Richard "Will" Bevan and Julia Fresh; 14 great-grandchildren, James T. "Jamie" Shillingburg, Kade Zackary Kahl, Todd Williams "T. J." Gowans, Ashley Nicole Gowans, Kacey Shaylan Kahl, Blake Allen Shillingburg, Christopher James Brown, Meshach Jay Metz, Olivia Grace Shaffer, Peyton Russell Kahl, Jonas Franklin Shaffer,, Megan Jane Metz, Julia Grace Davis, and Baby Taylor, arriving soon; one brother, Franklin Ellis Beckman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sisters-on-law, Thelma (Fazenbaker) Beckman, Kentucky and Verna (Atkinson) Boteler, Atlanta, Ga. Family and friends will be received at Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home P.A. (http:// www.eichhorn-mckenziefh.com), Lonaconing, on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Lonaconing, Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard M. Morley. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to service. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland.
Cumberland Times-News; 19 April 2005
(Courtesy of John Keyes/transcribed by Genie)
Posted October 27, 2012

TERNENT, Mrs. Margaret T. McMillan

LONACONING - Mrs. Margaret T. (MacMillan[sic]) McMillan Ternent, 90, Santee, Calif., formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Lonaconing, died Wednesday May 30,1990, in El Cajon, Calif.  Born May 20, 1990, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Rebecca (McFarlane[sic]) MacMillan(McMillan).  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ternent, formerly of Lonaconing.  Mrs. Ternent and her husband lived in Pittsburgh, Pa., until his retirement, when they moved to St. Petersburg. She moved to California in 1985. She was of the Methodist faith and was a 68-year member of Morning Star Chapter I, Pythian Sisters, Lonaconing, and a member of the Pythian Sisters of Hazelwood, Pa. She also was a member of the Lady of the Shrine and Order of the Eastern Star in Pittsburgh.  Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Reba Ball, of California; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several cousins.  Entombment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Garden Mausoleum, St. Petersburg. The Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangement
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, July 13, 1990 - pg 17, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 169936434
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 16, 2016

TERNENT, Oscar

LONACONING, Feb 5.-Oscar Ternent, 56, son of Mrs. Jeanette Ternent, this community, died last night in a hospital at Detroit, where he operated a food market and had resided 30 years. Other survivors include his widow and a son, George Ternent, Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. John W. Hudson, Chester, Pa., and Mrs. Hannah T. Evans and Misses Annie E. and Nettie Ternent, Lonaconing, and five brothers, Sampson S. Ternent, Cumberland; George J. Ternent, Cleveland; and James, Harry and Alvin Ternent, Lonaconing.
The Cumberland Sunday Times,  February 6, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

Bureau of the Evening Times, Lonaconing, November 23 - William Ternent, better known as "Father Ternent," died at his home on Allegany street yesterday morning at four o'clock, after a short illness. "Father Ternent" was the son of James and Elizabeth Scott Ternent, and was born in the county of Dunham, Jamesley, England, July 14, 1822. He came to this country August 1, 1850, and in 1852 he removed to Vale Summit, where he was converted June 18, and two days later united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He removed to Lonaconing in January, 1855, and at once identified himself with the Methodist Church of this place, and has been a faithful member ever since. Mr. Ternent was appointed class leader in 1858 and held that position until his death. "Father Ternent" was a widower, his wife having died many years ago. He is survived by the following three children, all of whom are residents of this place: James P., Mrs. Jane Ann Johnson, and Miss Hannah Ternent. Mr. Ternent was one of our oldest and most respected citizens, and was a most active church worker. He will be buried in the Oak Hill cemetery Saturday afternoon. Services will be held in the home at 1 o'clock, from thence proceed to the M. E Church. The Spier undertaking establishment has charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, November 23, 1906
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 31, 2010

Lonaconing. Md., Feb. 10., Funeral of William Ternent  -  Funeral services for William Ternent, eldest son of the late George Ternent and Jeanette D. Ternent, who died Sunday afternoon at the home of his mother, Castle Hill, were held Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev. Bert Constance, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted by the Rev. Selden C. Adams, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.  The pallbearers were: Adam Byers. Benjamin H. Evans, Frank Phillips, Andrew S. Dick, Thomas A. Dixon and William Orr. Interment was made in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 10, 1932
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 2, 2010

Samuel A. Terrant, 62, Terra Alta, W.Va., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at his home. Born July 10, 1942, in Kempton, he was a son of the late Henry Terrant and Opal Wisner Terrant, Table Rock. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Aurora, W.Va.  He worked at Island Creek Coal Company, North Branch at Bayard, W.Va., and also at A.S. Johnson Plumbing Company in Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sisler Terrant; two sons, Dennis and Kevin Terrant, both of Terra Alta; one daughter, Deanne Donnelly, Eglon, W.Va.; three brothers, Bob Terrant, Florida, George Terrant, Virginia, and Danny Terrant, Oakland; two sisters, Josephine O'Brien, Virginia, and Sue Sharpless, Oakland; and four grandchildren. Friends were received at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Aurora, where a service was held today, Thursday, Sept. 2, with Pastor Keith Pittsnogle officiating. Interment was in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland. Arrangements are under the direction of Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta.
Unidentified Newspaper; Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted December 18, 2010

DAVIS NEWS - Mrs. Anna J. Teter, wife of Ruben Teter, died at her home in Canaan Valley, Monday, aged 49 years. The funeral was held Wednesday, the Rev. J. C. Strader officiating. The deceased has been in bad health for the last ten years. 
News of 1st.
Keyser Tribune, November 8, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 1, 2010

MT. SAVAGE - Don C. Teter, 63, Callis Hill Road, was dead on arrival Monday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in Teterton, W. Va., he was the son of Mrs. Bessie K. (Sitos) Teter, Herman, W. Va., and the late Robert L. Teter. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, Viola B. (Porter) Teter; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Bonner, Barrelville, and Mrs. Marilyn Connors, Medford, N. Y.; two sons Don L. Teter, serving with the Army in Germany, and David L. Teter, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Mick, Harman; Mrs. Grace Orndorf, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Iva B. Bittner, Corriganville; and Mrs. Evelyn Owens, Glen Burnie; two brothers, Waltman Teter, Valley Road, and Zola Teter, Wheaton; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired employe of the Cumberland Brewery and a member of the Lutheran Church. The body will be at the residence today where friends will be received. A service will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Apostolic Church in Jesus Christ by Rev. George E. Baughman. Burial will be in Temple Cemetery near Wellersburg.
The Cumberland News, June 10, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 7, 2010 

Name: Georgia M. (Plum) Teter, 98, of Ridgeley, WV
Parents: Walter C. and Laura D. (Loughry) Plum
DOB: December 23, 1907, in Parsons, WV
DOD: Monday, November 13, 2006, at the Cumberland Villa
Spouses: first husband, Cecil Johnson; second husband, Ira G. Teter
Predeceased by: parents; husbands; siblings, Bessie Godwin, Ruby Stevenson, Mary South, Robert Plum, Joe Plum, Elmer Plum, and Frank Plum
Survived by: children, Rosalie (Johnson) Papageorge, Ridgeley, WV; Laura Vere (Johnson) Murray and husband Dr. Jack Murray, Sr., Cumberland, MD; Karen (Teter) Gailey, Estero, FL; John Franklin Teter and wife Judith, Melbourne, FL; sister, Vera Susan (Plum) Knotts and husband Hubert, Parsons, WV
Burial: November 17, 2006, Parsons Cemtery
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 15, 2014

TETER, Mervin
 
WESTERNPORT — Mervin Teter, 79, of Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport, died there Tuesday, July 18, 1989. Born Jan. 14, 1910 in Whitmer, W.Va., he was the son of the late Opha B. and Texie A. (Stump) Teter. Mr. Teter was a former employee of the Celanese Corporation. Surviving are one brother, the Rev. John Teter, Norfolk, Va.; and one sister, Mrs. Marie (Teter) Souders, Ridgeley, W.Va. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in Fort Ashby, W.Va. Cemetery by the Rev. John Teter. Interment will follow the service. There will be no visitation. The Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, July 19, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2017

TETER, Opha Bruce

Opha Bruce Teter, 82, of Short Gap, a retired Amcelle plant employee, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he was admitted November 22. Born in Whitmer, W.Va., on April 1, 1884, he was a son of the late Lee and Jane (Teter) Teter. His wife, Mrs. Texie Ann (Stump) Teter, preceded him in death. Mr. Teter is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Souders, Short Gap, and Mrs. Louis W. Burkey, LaVale; three sons, Paul Teter, at home; Rev. John Teter, Suffolk, Va., and Mervin Teter. Also surviving are a brother, Lester S. Teter, Cresaptown; a sister, Mrs. Cleo Blizzard, Bayard, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Teter was a member of the Methodist Church and the Maccabees. The body is at the George Funeral Home. 
The Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, November 30, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 12, 2015

TETER, Paul

Paul Teter, 73, of Springfield, W. Va., was pronounced dead on arrival Thursday at Hampshire County Memorial Hospital, Romney, W. Va. He had been in ill health. Born Dec. 17, 1912 in Whitmer, W. Va., he was a son of the late Opha B. Teter and Texie A. (Stump) Teter. He was retired from the Western Maryland Railway as a carman, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 6667, Fort Ashby, W. Va. Surviving are two brothers, the Rev. John Teter, Norfolk, Va., Mervin Teter, Fort Ashby; and a sister, Mrs. Marie Souders, Short Gap, W. Va. Friends will be received at Scarpelli Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. William Hart officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland Times-News, Friday, September 20, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 12, 2015

TETER, Mrs. Ruie Evelyn O'Brien

Mrs. Ruie Evelyn Teter, 55, RD I, Wiley Ford, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Ridgewood, W. Va., she was a daughter of Mrs. Etta (Jones) O’Brien, Bergoo, W.Va., and the late Dannie O'Brien. Mrs. Teter was a teacher in the Mineral County School System for 21 years, six years as reading supervisor. She was a member of Graceland Baptist Church, Short Gap; Alkire Chapter, DES, Keyser, and the Retired Teachers Association. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Roy M. Teter Jr.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Barbara Furman, Elkins, W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Gayle Hadderman, Baltimore; a brother, Ronford O’Brien, and a sister, Mrs. Russie Phares, both of Bergoo; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Tomblyn Funeral Home, Elkins, after 3 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry E. Bush officiating. Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery, near Elkins.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, July 29, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 12, 2021

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