BRACE, Dr. Charles H.

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO DR CHARLES H BRACE ~ Prominent in Community Life Along Many Lines for Over Half a Century
Dr. Charles H. Brace, 73 years old, for fifty years a practicing physician and surgeon in Cumberland, died suddenly at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 125 Bedford street. He had been in poor health for the last year, and had been bedfast for several months, but in recent weeks had recovered sufficiently to leave his room and spend a few hours in the office. While walking in the hallway of his home yesterday he was suddenly stricken and death followed immediately. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Dilley Brace. From 1879 when he began to practice his profession in Cumberland, Dr. Brace was actively identified with many phases of community welfare. From 1880 to 1895 he was a pension examiner for the United States government, served as county physician a number of terms, and as city health officer, thirty years ago, working unceasingly for community health during the time he held office. For years he was surgeon for West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway, the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railway and later the Western Maryland Railroad. From 1880 to 1886 he was a surgeon in the Maryland National Guard, attached to the Second Battalion, at Cumberland. He was an ardent supporter of sports, and was president of the Cumberland Baseball Association in 1891-94 and contributed liberally for its financing, as well as the local fairs and race meets in years past. In his general practice as a physician and surgeon Dr. Brace was most charitable and generous. He gave liberally of his time and medical skill to all who sought it, especially the poor and distressed, without thought of compensation. He aided materially toward the erection of the Western Maryland Hospital and continued [as] a member of its staff since it opened for patients. Dr. Brace was born in Westernport, the son of William and Susan C. Stafford Brace. His father, a native of England, was a civil and mining engineer and was employed on the building of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Cumberland west to Grafton, W.Va. Dr. Brace attended the Allegany County Academy, and studied engineering, mapping and surveying. He mapped out Cumberland with its first water and sewer systems. He began the study of medicine under Dr. James A. Fechtig, in 1872 and attended Hahnemannn Medical College at Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1877. He took post-graduate courses in surgery at Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, and also specialized in gynecology and diseases of children. He was a member of several medical societies including the Allegany County Medical Association. Dr. Brace in his spare intervals participated in the social, fraternal and constructive life of the community. He was a pioneer member of Cumberland Lodge No. 63, B. P. O. Elks, Cumberland Aerie, No. 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Cumberland Lodge, No. 271, Loyal Order of the Moose. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Dr. Brace's oldest brother William Brace, was a member of the local bar, and later until his death a prominent attorney of Chicago, Ill. Another brother Harry was a newspaper man in St. Louis until his death, while a third brother Theodore was a wholesale clothier of St. Louis, Mo. until his death in 1918. Funeral services for Dr. Brace will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon from his home, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Published Thursday, May 31, 1928 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

BRACE, William, Jr.

LAWYER FREEZES TO DEATH ~ Body of William Brace Is Found in Snow Near His Residence ~ DISCOVERY BY A NEWSBOY. ~ Indications Are That He Was Stunned by a Fall and Perished.
A news boy on his early morning route in Highland Park yesterday came across the body of William Brace, a member of the law firm of Defrees, Brace & Ritter, frozen stiff in the snow within fifty yards of  his residence. There were no evidences of foul play and a theory that Mr. Brace, while on his way  home late the previous evening, had been stunned by a fail upon the slippery sidewalk and had succumbed to the cold, was supported by the verdict of a coroner's jury. Mr. Brace and Henry D. Laughlin, president of the Perry Sidebearlng company, went to Madison, Wis., last Friday to appear before the United States court there. Mr. Laughlin was to go on to St. Paul. but Mr. Brace returned to Highland Park Saturday evening. The hour of his arrival was not known. and it could not be learned if he took a train directly to Chicago, came by way of Milwaukee on a train that stopped at Highland Park, or left it at some point farther north and by interurban electric reached the suburb.
Newsboy Alarmed by Discovery.
Marcus Berune, a 10 year old schoolboy, who was delivering Sunday papers, approached, the Brace residence at Linden, avenue and Sheridan road by way of the former street at 6:30 a. m. As he went down an incline lending to a ravine directly adjoining the Brace property he saw a dark mass, which he behaved to be two dogs lying in the snow. He avoided it by going into the street and from there saw it was the body of a man. He was too frightened to go closer and, delivering the rest of his papers, told two other boys, Bert and George Kirby, of his discovery. The three returned and identified the body as that of Mr. Bruce. When the police had taken the body into the house Mr. Brace's partners, James H. Defrees, Henry A. Ritter, and John G. Campbell were notified. They went directly to Highland Park, where they made a thorough examination of the snow near the place where the body was found, questioned the boys closely, and when the coroner, Dr. J. L. Taylor of  Libertyville, arrived they had ready for him all their information in connection with the case.
Hat Crushed by Fall
The body lay with the head to the north, as if the homeward bound man's feet had slipped under him on the slope and he had fallen upon his back, a belief supported by the crushing in of the back of his derby hat found under his head. There were no signs of a struggle in the snow or that Mr. Brace had moved after the fall. His small handbag was about six feet back, as if it had been thrown by the Jerking of his arms when he felt himself slipping. The contents at his pockets-money, jewelry, and papers were undisturbed.  "He was a heavy man," said Mr. Dufrees, "not tall, but weighing about 180 pounds, and he always gave the impression of walking carefully as if in dread of a fall. He took little short steps and a sudden fall for a man of such extremely sedentary habits as his might easily have serious consequences. The only alternative from our belief that he was stunned by the fall and did not recover until he had been partly frozen by the terribly cold wind that swept through here, last night, is that he was attacked by heart failure, apoplexy, or paralysis, but he was not known to be subject to such ailments."
Death Caused by Freezing.
Mr. Brace's partners said his personal habits were uninjurious, save that, marked as they were by close application to his work and lack of physical exercise, they might leave  him incapable of the a struggle with a bad storm from the railroad depot to his house, a distance of a mile over snow drifted sidewalks and in the face of a strong wind. Coroner Taylor found no external appearance of violence and announced that an autopsy was unnecessary. The jury returned a verdict of "freezing, occurring during a period of unconsciousness caused by a fall upon a slippery sidewalk." Mr. Brace had achieved an enviable reputation as an attorney in chancery cases. He practiced in Chicago for twenty years and during the latter half of that period had lived at Highland Park. He was born in Westernport, Md., Nov. 23, 1850, and was admitted to the bar in 1871, beginning  practice In Cumberland, Md. He came to Chicago in 1888 and was associated with the firm at Aldrich, Payne & Defreee, which later was changed to Defrees, Brace & Ritler. He was a member of the Chicago and the Illinois State Bar Associations, the Law institute, of which he was president in 1901, and of the Marquette, Republican, Highland Park, and Exmoor clubs. He left a widow, Mrs. Margaret Thomas Brace, and one son, William Brace Jr., 15 years old. Funeral plans have not been completed.
February 3, 1908 in THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Chicago, Illinois, p. 1
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

BRACE, William, Jr.

BRACE - William Brace entered into rest Saturday evening Feb 1, 1908. Funeral from the family residence., Sheridan road and Linden av., Highland Park, Tuesday Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Burial at Rosehill. Train leaving Highland Park 2:28 p.m. Cumberland (Md.) papers please copy.
Published Monday, February 3, 1908 in THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Chicago, Illinois on page 15, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

BRACE, William (abridged)

WM. BRACE FOUND FROZEN TO DEATH ~ A One Time Leader of Allegany County Bar is Dead. HE DIED IN CHICAGO. He Was One of the most Astute Lawyers of the Country and Was Once in Partneship with Hon. B.  A. Richmond
Special to the Times
Chicago, Ill. Feb. 3 --Wm. Brace, a prominent lawyer was found frozen to death near his suburban home, at Highland Park, yesterday. He was presumaby made unconscious by a fall and froze before assistance came. He was born at Westernport, Md., in 1850 and was admitted to the bar in 1871, and started to practice at Cumberland, Md. He came here in 1888. He leaves a wife and a 15-year-old son here. Dr. Charles H. Brace received word yesterday that his brother William Brace, a prominent lawyer, had died suddenly at his home in Chicago. At one time Mr. Brace was the Republican leader in Allegany county and when he left Cumberland for the west in 1888, he was regarded as the leader at the Allegany county bar. Mr. Brace was a native of Allegany county and was in his fifty-eighth year. Mr. Brace was the eldest of seven children. His grandparents emigrated from Wales and settled in Connecticut. His father was a native of that state. The father was  a soldier in the Mexican war. He was wounded several times but served throughout the war. At its close he settled in Maryland and was employed in the engineer corps in the construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. At the closing of his engagement with the railroad company he settled in Cumberland, where he followed civil and mining engineering and surveying and devised and superintended the consturction of many of the mining improvement now in use in the coal regions. He married Susan Stafford of Virginia and their children were: William, Mary, who died in infancy; Chas. H. Cumberland; Harry C. C., lawyer, and Sue C. wife of Chas. A. Cleaves, a resident of St. Louis, Mo., Thomas, died at the age of ten years. The father died in Cumberland, in September, 1875. William Brace (son of William) received his education in Allegany County Academy, supplemented by a number of years of private instruction under the Rev. Dr. John W. Nott, formerly of Mt. Savage. He was admitted to the bar, October 18, 1871, and at once entered into the practice of his profession in the office of Judge Pearre, the later[sic] having been elected judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Maryland. From the first Mr. Brace took a high rank in his profession and he built up a constantly increasing practice. In 1876 he formed a partnership with Benjamin A. Richmond under the firm name of Brace & Richmond. This [fi]rm was always in the forefront and was represented in nearly every important case at the local bar. Mr. Brace was an astute politician. He was elected to the House of Delegates in 1873 as a Republican. He was re-nominated but, with the entire delegate ticket, was defeated. He was again nominated in the fall of 1877 and was the only candidate on the Republican legislative ticket, who was elected. In the fall of 1881, he was elected over Mr. Benson Oder, editor of the Frostburg Mining Journal after a hotly contended campaign. [Social memberships omitted] On June 17, 1879, he married Maggie, daughter of James B. and Margaret Thomas, of Frostburg. Besides his wife, one son survives. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at Chicago. Dr. Brace left for Chicago early this morning to attend the funeral. Mr. Brace's mother is still living and makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Cleaves, in St. Louis.
Monday, February 3, 1908; The Evening Times, pg. 1, col. 1; Cumberland, Allegany County, MD.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted January 7, 2016

William BRACE
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)

BRACE, William

Lawyer is Frozen to Death in Snow
William Brace, a Chicago lawyer, was found dead in the snow near his residence in Highland Park early yesterday morning. It is believed he fell while on his way home and while stunned was frozen to death.
Monday, February 3, 1908; The Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, pg.4
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted January 7, 2016

BRACKEN, Mrs. Alice J. Baughman

Alice J. Bracken, 76, Salisbury, and formerly of Hockessin, Del., died Sept. 29, 2008, in Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born April 5, 1932, in Meyersdale, the daughter of the late Lewis and Clara (Deist) Baughman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bayard Bracken Jr.; two sisters, Mary Louise Engle and Virginia Baughman; and two brothers, Lawrence and David Ray Baughman. She is survived by two brothers, Lewis Baughman, Somerset, Carl Baughman, Lakeland, Fla.; a sister, Grace Short, Salisbury; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bracken was a waitress and a member of Hockessin Firemen’s Auxiliary. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Newman Funeral Home Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Highway, Salisbury. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Thomas Twigg officiating. Friends will be received at Chandler Funeral Home, Hockessin, Del., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Thomas Twigg officiating. Interment will be in Hockessin Friends Cemetery.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Somerset Daily American
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2013

BRADBURN, Mrs. Anna Yvonne Bridges
 
LONACONING — Anna “Von” Yvonne Bradburn, 73, of Island Street, Lonaconing, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born Jan. 19, 1938, in Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Bridges and Amanda (Wright) Bridges. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones Bradburn, on Dec. 17, 1995. She is survived by three children, Melvin Folk, Terry Davidson and Jackie Folk, all of Lonaconing; one grandchild, Michael Davidson and Cindy, of Dover, Pa.; one great-grandchild, Zachary Davidson, of Dover, Pa.; one sister, Marylin Wilburn, of Slabtown; one brother, Marvin Bridges, of Cumberland, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Morgan officiating.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, January 26, 2011
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 12, 2018

BRADFORD, Nellie G. Wotring
 
Nellie G. Bradford, 81, of Dagsboro, Delaware, died on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. She was born on August 15, 1928 in Brookside, a daughter of the late Calvin S. and Hester L. Sell Wotring. She and her husband owned and operated several Sub House, Inc., restaurants in the area before her retirement. She is survived by her husband, John Bradford, Sr., three sons and spouses, John and Valerie Bradford Jr., of Millsboro, William and Sharon Bradford, of Millsboro, and Robert W. and Keri D. Bradford, of Dagsboro; two daughters and spouses, Linda D. and Ronald Lee, and Pat and Tim Eitner, both of Georgetown; four brothers, Bud and Ruby Wotring, Richard Wotring, Cecil Wotring, and Wayne and Ruth Wotring, all of West Virginia, a sister, Jesse Gnegy, of Oakland, MD, two brothers-in-law, George and Ted Bradford, two sisters-in-law, Hilda Bradford and Delores Russell; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces. nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon K. McGinnis. and two brothers, Robert and Bubbles.
Preston County Journal, Kingwood, WV; Jan 6, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted July 7, 2010

LONACONING — Alger Bradley, 65, of Beechwood Street, died yesterday at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va. He had been in ill health for some time. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (McKenzie) Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of the Lonaconing Republican Club and the American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Leona (Grimes) Bradley; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Radick, Coatesville, Pa., and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Martinsburg; a son, Robert Bradley, Lonaconing; a step-son, William Grimes, Frostburg: four sisters, Miss Jennie Bradley and Mrs. Olive Kelly, both of Lonaconing; Mrs. Gene Eagen, Midland, and Mrs. Jerry Beeche, Cumberland: four brothers, Millard and Wilson Bradley, both of Lonaconing: Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, and Alex Bradley, Georgia, and 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m. and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, May 9, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BRADLEY, Benjamin C.

03 Mar 1916 Lonaconing- Benjamin C Bradley, aged 46 years, died Wednesday (1 Mar) at the home of a sister, Mrs Leonor Foye of Barton.  He is survived by brothers; James Bradley; Samuel Bradley, John Bradley of Barton and Mrs James M Carnack of Braddock PA and Mrs Foye of Barton.  The funeral is from the home of his sister.
Excerpts from The Cumberland Times - transcribed by Charles Often - 1916 - March
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 20, 2015

Mrs. Freda Virginia Crowe Bradley
(Courtesy of Byron Schulten)

BRADLEY, Mrs. Freda Virginia Crowe

Westernport - Freda Virginia Bradley, 88, formerly of 441 Walnut St., Westernport passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at Moran Manor nUrsing Home, Westernport, where she had been a resident. Born Dec. 21, 1918, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late George and Wilma (Broadwater) Crowe. Her husband, Henry "Pete" Bradley, a son, Dick Bradley, two brothers Cecil and Kenneth Crowe; and a sister, Neva Monahan, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker and seamstress. She was a member of Walnut Bottom Assembly of God Church, and a former member of the Westernport Senior Citizens. Her joy in life was her family that she truly loved. She leaves behind a daughter, Carolyn Sue Tichnell and husband Robert of Backbone Mountain; a son, Stephen Bradley and wife Kim, of Westernport; a sister, Pearl Kanto of Ocala, Fla; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends as the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Following the viewing, funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. George Tichnel and the Rev. Norman Via officiating. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
Cumberland Times-News; Monday, February 19, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 20, 2013

BRADLEY, James

Funeral of James Bradley
Funeral services for James Bradley, aged 73 years, former business man of Barton, who died Monday morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, after an illness of two weeks, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his home, with interment in Laurel Hill cemetery, Moscow. He is survived by one sister. Mrs. Leander Foye, Barton and one brother, John Bradley, Wilkinsburg, Pa.  Mr. Bradley was a member of Allegany Lodge, A. F. and. A. M., and the Knights of Pythias of Barton.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, April 22, 1930 - pg 12/14, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 20, 2015

Name: James Robert "Bob" Bradley, 68, of 408 Greenfield Lane, Swanton, MD 
Parents: James and Bertha (Pollock) Bradley 
DOB: January 31, 1936, in Barton, MD 
DOD: Sunday, September 26, 2004, at his home 
Spouse: Grace E. (Maxwell) Bradley 
Predeceased by: parents 
Survived by: wife; sons, Robert Scott Bradley and wife Janelia, Winchester, VA; Jason Pallucci and wife Theresa, Frostburg, MD; Jeffrey Pallucci and wife Brenda, Las Vegas, NV; Joseph Pallucci and wife Sherry, Little Rock, AR; daughter, Julie Ann Bradley, Fairmont, WV; brother, William Bradley and wife Gilberta, Barton, MD
Burial: September 29, 2004, Restlawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale, MD 
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2014

Lonaconing - Jennie Bradley, 80, died yesterday at Miner's Hospital, Frostburg. She was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Barbara (McKenzie) Bradley. She was a member of the Daughters of America, Royal Neighbors and Goodwill Fire Company Auxillary. Survivors include one son, Walter Bradley, Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry Beeche, Cumberland; Mrs. Olive Kelly, here; Mrs. Jean Eagan, Midland; four brothers, Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, W Va; Alex Bradley, Atlanta, GA; Millard and Wilson Bradley, Lonaconing; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday with Rev John McClain officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, March 10, 1970 - pg 6, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 11, 2010

"John McGimpsey Bradley, 73, died yesterday at his home in Barton after an illness of a month. A native of Barton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marth (McGimpsey) Bradley and was a retired mine foreman. He retired in 1953 from the Althouse Coal Company. Mr. Bradley was a member of the Barton Town Council. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marcella (Footen) Bradley; three sons, James Bradley, Piedmont; Joseph Bradley, Washington, and Leo Bradley, Barton; four daughters, Mrs. Madeleine Miller and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Barton; Mrs. Michael Lannon, Piedmont, and Mrs. Cyril Burns, Baltimore; two brothers, Joseph Bradley and Dewey Bradley, both of Barton; and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the residence where services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Westernport."
"The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Sunday 17 Mar 1963
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009

BRADLEY, John R.

Lonaconing - Services for John R. Bradley, 65, who died Tuesday at his home here, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Eichhorn Funeral Home by Rev. Charles Fussell. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow.
Thursday, 2 April 1959; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted October 3, 2020

BRADLEY, Joseph
 
"After a prolonged illness consequent upon miners' asthma, long ago acquired, Joseph Bradley, aged 59 years, died at his home in Barton yesterday.  He became quite ill nearly seven months ago, and his decline was permanent and hastened the end.  Deceased was a long-time resident of Barton and leaves a widow and five children, all grown, as follows:  Mrs. A. L. Frenzel and Mrs. Miller, of Barton, and Mrs. Green, of Frostburg; Miss Agnes Bradley, at home and Messrs. Joseph, John and James Bradley, all of Barton; he is survived also by the following brothers and sisters: Messrs Samuel, John, Benjamin and James Bradley and Mrs. Mary McCarmack, and Mrs. LeRoy Foy, all of Barton.  Deceased was a cousin to Messrs. William B. and James Bradley; Mrs. Rebecca Jones, Mrs. John Heron and Mrs. Barbara Robinson, of this place, and Mr. JP Bradley, of Ridgely, W. Va., and Mrs. Eliza Meek, of Cumberland, all former residents of Lonaconing."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 21 July 1914
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 26, 2012

Lonaconing, Md., July 15 — Lincoln Bradley, 70, veteran miner of the George's Creek region, died today at 6:30 a. m., from a heart attack. He had been in ill health 11 years. A son of the late George and Mary Ann Bradley, who came from Nova Scotia, Mr. Bradley lived here all his life. He was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret McKenzie Bradley, and these children: Jennie Bradley, at home; Mrs. Dennis Kelly, Mrs. Eugene Eagan, Lonaconing; Mrs. Jerry Beeche, Cumberland; George Bradley, Wellsburg, Pa.; Alice Bradley, Eastpoint, Ga., and Millard, Wilson, Alger and Walter Bradley, Lonaconing. There are 20 grandchildren. Mr. Bradley was a brother of Miss Emma Bradley, Lonaconing, and Thomas Bradley, Long Beach, Cal.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 15, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 5, 2010

"Mrs. Martha Jane {nee McGimpsey} Bradley, 82, widow of Joseph Bradley, died this morning at her home in Barton. Born in Ireland, she came to Barton as a child and resided there since. She was a member of Barton Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Sinclair Miller, Mrs. Harrison Kyle and Mrs. Floyd Russell; four sons, James, Joseph, John and Dewey, all of Barton: a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Logsdon, Barton, and two half sisters, Mrs. William Snyder and Miss Nell McCutcheon, Washington. There are also 36 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren."
Cumberland Times, Cumberland, Maryland; 20 Feb 1942
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted February 5, 2011

LONACONING - Millard (Goat) Bradley, 77, of Detmold Street, died yesterday at his residence. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (McKenzie) Bradley. His first wife, Barbara Ann (Beeman) Bradley, preceded him in death. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of James P. Love American Legion Post. Surviving are his widow, Marcella (Donald) Bradley; five daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Davis, Wiley Ford; Mrs. Robert Donaldson, Pekin; Mrs. Earl Stafford, here; Mrs. Richard Clark, Barton; and Miss Betty Lou Bradley, at home; four sons, Philmore Bradley, Conneaut, Ohio; Harvey Bradley, Ridgeley, W. Va.; Donald Bradley, here; William R. Bradley, Bowling Green; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Kelly, here, Mrs. Gene Egan, Midland; three brothers, Wilson Bradley, here; Alec Bradley, East Point, Ga., and Raymond Bradley, Wellsburg, W. Va.; 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. John McClain will officiate and burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, March 26, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BRADLEY, Mrs. Phoebe

"Aged Lady Dead at Barton--Mrs. Phoebe Bradley, aged about 84 years, died last night at 10 o'clock at her home in Barton.  The deceased was the widow of the late Joseph Bradley, and had been ill for a long time.  She is survived by five sons and two daughters, as follows: Joseph, Samuel, Benjamin, John and Mrs. Leonard [sic-Leander] Foye, all of Barton, and Mrs. James Carmack, of Pittsburg[sic]."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland 24 Apr 1909
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 5, 2011

BRADLEY, Mrs. Phoebe

"The pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs. Phoebe Bradley, in Barton, Sunday afternoon were: William Russell, Henry and Ernest Creutzberg, Theophilus George, August Frenzel and James McDonald. It was a large funeral and fully 25 carriages were filled with the relatives of the deceased. Rev. William Anthony of the Barton M.E. Church conducted funeral services at the house, assisted by his choir. Interment was made in Laurel Hill."
The Cumberland Times, Cumberland, Maryland 27 Apr 1909
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 5, 2011

BRADLEY, Mrs. Rebecca Miller
 
AGED RIDGELEY WOMAN DIES AS RESULT OF FALL
Mrs. James G. Bradley, 77, Was Native of Lonaconing and Belonged to Lodge Here
A fall at her home in Ridgeley, W. Va., about five weeks ago, resulted in the death at 9 a. m. today in Allegany Hospital of Mrs. Rebecca Bradley, 77, widow of James G. Bradley. The elderly woman, whose home was at 17 Mineral street, suffered a broken hip in the fall and had been in the hospital ever since Mrs. Bradley, a native of Lonaconing, was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ann Miller, Her husband died 13 years ago after they had resided in Ridgeley close to 20 years.  Mrs. Bradley belong to the Episcopal Church and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, this city.   Four daughters survive: Mrs. Robert Marshall and Mrs. Edward Humphrey, Lonaconing; Mrs. James McFadden, Ridgeley, and Mrs. Marshall Van Meter, Cresaptown. A foster son, Robert Bradley, Ridgeley, also survives."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Sat 28 Sept 1940
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted March 2, 2013

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Tillie Bradley, 74, of 68 Linden Street, died yesterday at Chamgaign (Illinois) Hospital. She had been in failing health the past three years. A native of here, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Nellie (McGregor) Strube, and was the widow of Jenkin Bradley, who died in November 1959. Surviving are two children by a previous marriage, Mrs. Donald C. Richardson, Champaign, with whom she had resided since January; a son, John D. Dooley, Richmond, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Matthews, Corriganville, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. George L. Wehler officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, July 10, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

BRADLEY, Mrs. Viola Elberta Fazenbaker
 
Viola Elberta "Babe" (Fazenbaker) Bradley, 94, of 6 Robin Street, Lonaconing, Md., died October 16, 2004, at Potomac Valley Nursing and Wellness Center, Rockville, Md. Born March 3, 1910, Lonaconing, Md., she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Fazenbaker and Sarah Rosella (Metz) Fazenbaker. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Francis "Bunker" Bradley; one daughter, J. Carol Bradley; and three sisters, Olive Foote, Adeline Shockey, and Mildred Whitefield. Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker and she resided with her son, Joseph for the last 10 years. She was a charter member of Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Lonaconing. She also was a 1921 Central High School graduate and she played on a Championship Basketball Team. She also was a member of the Debate Team at school. She is survived by her son, Joseph William Bradley and wife Margaret, Gaithersburg, Md.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one brother, Edison Fazenbaker, Lonaconing, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home P.A., Lonaconing, on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church, on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 11 a.m. with Rev. George Loar officiating. Interment will follow in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Md. Mrs. Bradley will be taken to Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church one hour prior to service.
The Daily News Tribune, Keyser, WV, October 18, 2004
(Charles Riend)
Posted October 20, 2015

BRADLEY, Wilson Lowe
 
LONACONING - Wilson Lowe Bradley, 85, of 18 Douglas Avenue, was dead on arrival Tuesday at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Lonaconing on Sept. 10, 1901, he was the son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (McKenzie) Bradley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva (McCormick) Bradley. Mr. Bradley was retired from the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, Cumberland, and a member of Georges Creek Senior Citizens. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Connor, Lonaconing; one brother, Walter Bradley, Frostburg; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Eagan, Midland, and Mrs. Olive Kelly, Lonaconing. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn - McKenzie Funeral Home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 11 a.m. by Dr. Leslie Miles. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the Georges Creek Rescue Squad or the Frostburg Nursing Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 17, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 10, 2012

BRADSHAW, Thurman O.

Liberal - Thurman O. Bradshaw, 81, died May 15, 2006. Service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home. Survivors: wife, Frances; son, Terry and wife Gretchen of Phoenix; daughter, Connie Stebens and husband Delbert of Liberal; brother, Hubert of Wellington; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter.
Wichita Eagle, May 17, 2006
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 15, 2017

BRADY, Miss Angela M.

FROSTBURG - Miss Angela M. Brady, 81, of 12 Welsh Street, died Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been admitted Sunday. She was born here, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Beane) Brady. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality. Miss Brady retired in 1960 as principal of Pullen School on the campus of Frostburg State College and was a member of Allegany County Retired Teachers Association.  She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Frank Greco and Mrs. Leo Grimm, both of here, and a nephew, John Lyons, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to St. Michael's building fund. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, with interment in the parish cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, July 26, 1975 - pg 8, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 21, 2011

Frostburg, Oct 29—Mrs. Thomas Brady, aged 62 years, died at her home at 123 Centre street, yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, following one week's illness of heart disease. Before marriage she was Miss Annie Moran and had been a resident of Frostburg practically all her life. She was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church. Besides her husband, three sons, Edward and Clarence Brady, Pittsburgh; Frank Brady, this place; six daughters, Mrs. George Connars, Elkins, W. Va.; Mrs. Katharine McKenna, Mrs. Frank Powers, Mrs. Edward Smith, Mrs. Adam Kalbaugh and Miss Anna Brady, ail of Frostburg, and one sister, Mrs. Morgan, of Westernport, survive. Funeral services will be conducted from St. Michael's Catholic Church Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock by Rev James Quinn, with burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Monday, October 29, 1923 - pg 14, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 7, 2010

BRADY, Mrs. Anna Moran

Frostburg. Nov. 1—The funeral of Mrs. Anna Brady, wife of Thomas Brady, who died Sunday morning at her home on Center street, following an illness of one week, was held Wednesday morning from Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Rev. James Quinn. pastor, celebrated the mass of requiem, and Father Scarpali, Barton, was present in the sanctuary. Mrs. Mary Cronley sang "Ave Maria," and Miss Anna Comer sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" The funeral was largely attended. Burial was in Saint Michael's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, November 1, 1923 - pg 14, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 7, 2010

BRADY, Mrs. Annie Butler

Mrs. Annie Brady, wife of Geo R Brady of Adamstown, Md, sister of Mr. Robt S Butler of Piedmont, died at her home Feb 14, 1892.
19 February 1892; Piedmont (WV) Herald
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted February 29, 2020

Frostburg - Barney Brady, aged 50 years, unmarried, was killed by a Cumberland Pennsylvania railroad engine which was shifting cars near the Consol mine at Eckhart at midnight last night.
Keyser Tribune, December 20, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 9, 2010

BRADY, Mrs. Carrie Seymour

[Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.]
Cumberland, Md., Jan. 1.--Mrs. Carrie Brady, wife of JJohn C. Brady, died last night at her home at Cedar Cliff, six miles west of Cumberland, aged 63 years. The surviving children are Samuel D. and A. Spates Brady, who form the Brady Construction Company at Parkersburg, W. Va.; A. P. Brady, of Parkersburg; T. R. Brady and Miss Edith Brady, of Cedar Cliff. A special train will leave Cumberland tomorrow at noon for the funeral. The surviving brothers and sisters are Mrs. Francis M. Offutt, of Cumberland; Mr.. C. C. Seymour, Mrs. D. E. Offutt, of Oakland; Mr. Aaron Seymour, Mrs. Meshack Frost and Mrs. Jane Boggs, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Cordrev.
THE SUN, Baltimore, MD; January 2, 1907, Page 10
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted January 16, 2016

BRADY, Ed

Mr. Ed. Brady, an old citizen of Westernport, died last Monday after a long illness, aged 52 years. The funeral took place from St. Peters Catholic church. A number of members of B. B. Shaw Post, G.A.R. attended the funeral.
2 October 1891; Piedmont (WV) Herald
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted January 4, 2020

BRADY, Edward T.
 
Cresson, Pa, May 2 - Edward T Brady, 74, died this morning at the rectory of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church following a prolonged illness.  Born in Broadtop, Pa on August 18, 1866, he was the son of the late James T and Ellen (Reynolds) Brady.  He was manager of various meat markets in Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania some years ago.  Besides his wife, Mrs Anna (Welch) Brady, he is survived by a brother, the Very Rev John J Brady, permanent pastor of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church and former rector of SS Phillip and James' Church, Meyersdale; a daughter, Mrs A B McGarey, Fairmont, WV and a grandson, Edward Gillpin, Fairmont.  He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Piedmont, W Va.  The Brady family conducted the Brady House at Lonaconing, Md for many years.  Funeral mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m.  Monday at St Francis Xavier church here and interment in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, May 2, 1941 - pg 13, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2013

BRADY, Miss Ella V.
 
Lonaconing, Md - Sept 7 - Miss Ella V Brady, manager of the Brady Hotel here for 35 years, died this morning after a long illness.  Born in New York, she came with her parents, the late James T and Ellen Brady to Lonaconing when she was between three and four years old.  She taught school for a number of years.  Surviving are two brother, the very Rev John J Brady and Edward J Brady both of Cresson, Pa.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, September 7, 1938 - pg 10, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2013

BRADY, Francis Peter

Francis Peter 'Sam' Brady, 67, formerly of Cumberland, was found dead Thursday in his apartment at 2811 39th St, NW, Washington. A former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company employe, he was a life member of Cumberland Lodge 63, BPO Elks. Mr. Brady left here in 1935. His wife, Mildred, daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia (Broderick) Kenney died July 18th in Suburban Hospital, Bethesda. She was a native of Frostburg. Survivors include a brother, Owen J Brady of Mayfair, Nev; two sisters, Miss Margaret L Brady and Mrs Katherine Sell, Miami, Fla and a brother-in-law, Stephen L Kenney, Frostburg; one niece and two nephews.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, September 1, 1966 - pg 12, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 6, 2011

BRADY, Francis Peter

BRADY SERVICES
A requiem mass for Francis P. (Sam) Brady, 67, formerly of Cumberland, who died Tuesday in Washington, will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Calhollc Church, Frostburg. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers, all members of Cumberland Loge 63, BPOE Elks will be: Harry Landis, James Yarnall, C R Hipsley, Edward P Martz, W. T. Beeche and Richard Workman.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, September 2, 1966 - pg 11, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 6, 2011

BRADY, Mrs. Irene Berryman

Irene B. Brady died Tuesday, Nov. 23. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. MST at the Eunic, NM Cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 1, 1920 in Robert Lee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Midland. She had been Associate Editor of the Alaska Baptist Messenger, for the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Berryman, Sr.; a sister and two brothers. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Vernon of Midland; and two brothers, Doyle Berryman of Hobbs, NM and Truitt Berryman of Torrance, Calif.
No source or dated noted
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted January 26, 2017

BRADY, James T.
 
A Well Known Hotel Man Dies at Lonaconing Saturday Afternoon
Mr James T Brady, the well known and popular proprietor of the Brady House, died at his residence Lonaconing, Saturday afternoon, after a long and painful illness.  The cause of his death was pneumonia complicated by Bright's disease.  Mr Brady was well and favorably known to almost everyone in the county and was well patronized by the traveling public.  He went to Lonaconing from Pennsylvania about the year 1865 where he resided up to the time of his death.  A useful citizen, kind and generous hearted, a good husband and loving parent, he has gone to reap his reward in the great beyond.  He was about 65 years old and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss. The names of the children are: Misses Nellie, Mary and Kate Brady; Messrs Edward, John and Joseph Brady and Mrs John Byrnes of Midland.  The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be in Oakhill cemetery, at Lonaconing.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 14, 1895 - pg 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2013

BRADY, John

JOHN BRADY DEAD
Frostburg, Md., Dec. 29 — John Brady, 12 Welsh street, died late yesterday afternoon following old age complications over a period of two years. He had been bedfast for eighteen months.   Mr. Brady was a member of St. Michael's Catholic church. He was born in Eckhart. Following coal mining for many years he retired six years ago. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Mary Brady, two sons, Joseph and John Brady, local contractors and two daughters, Mrs. Loretta Lyons and Miss Angela Brady, all of Frostburg. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, December 29, 1927 - pg 10, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 21, 2011

BRADY, Rev. John J Brady
 
Rev John J Brady, age 70, pastor of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Cresson, died at 5:40 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Mercy Hospital where he had been a patient since April 1.  He was one of the few irremovable priests of the Altoona Diocese.  He was born September 29, 1872 in Lonaconing, Md, the son of James T and Ellen (Reynolds) Brady and educated at St Charles College, Ellicott City, Md and Mt St Mary's Seminary, Emmittsburg, Md.  On June 7, 1904, he was ordained in St John's pro-cathedral, Altoona by Bishop Eugene A Garvey.  His first assignment was as assistant pastor at St Joseph's Church in Renovo, from 1906 to 1911 he was pastor of St Michael's Church, Salisbury, Somerset County.  From 1911 to 1933, he served as pastor in SS Philip and James' Church at Meyersdale, being name from there to the pastorate of St Francis Xavier, Cresson.  He is survived only by nieces and nephews.  The body will be transferred to the church tomorrow and the funeral will be Wednesday morning at 9:45 o'clock at St Francis Xavier, Cresson with interment in St Francis Xavier cemetery.  The Priest's Choir will sing the mass.  Offices of the Dead will be chanted at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Pontifical Mass by Most Rev. Richard T Gullfoyle, D D.  Other officers of the mass will be Rev Joseph D O'Leary, assistant priest; Rev Innocent Strittmatter of Cresson and Rev Phillip Curran of Lilly, deacons of honor; Rev Murtagh Nolan, deacon of the mass; Rev Eugene O M Bradley, subdeacon; Rev John C O'Leary and Rev Edward McConnell, masters of ceremonies; and the sermon by Rev I J Denny.
Altoona Mirror; Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania. Monday, May 10, 1943 - pg 16, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2013

BRADY, John J.

Frostburg - John J Brady, 61, died yesterday at the Gateway Convalescent Home, Hagerstown. He had been in ill health for some time. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Darby and Marcella (Scally) Brady. He was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Marcella Wells, Baltimore; a brother, William J Brady, Pittsburgh and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home here, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. today at St Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Leo, Joseph and Francis Brady, William Glorious, Edward Flanigan and James Flanigan.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, October 4, 1961 - pg 16, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 16, 2012

BRADY, John M.

KILLED AT CROSSING
Frostburg Man Run Down By Train At Strasburg, Va., Where He Had Farm;
Frostburg, Feb. 17—John M. Brady, son of the late John and Mary A. Brady, lifetime residents of Frostburg, was instantly killed Thursday afternoon when his car was struck by a passenger train on the Southern Railroad at a crossing five miles south of Strasburg, Va. Mr. Brady's car was completely demolished. Mr. Brady was a member of Brady Bros., a construction firm of Frostburg and Washington, a business in which he had been engaged for many years. His firm built many roads in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia. Mr. Brady also owned and operated a poultry farm near Strasburg. Mr. Brady and his brother, Joseph M. Brady have maintained a residence at the Cairo Hotel, Washington, for the past three years but were frequent visitors to their aged mother, who resided on Welsh street until her death about six weeks ago. Joseph M. Brady left Washington immediately after receiving word of the tragic death of his brother and will accompany the body to Frostburg, today. Mr. Brady was a devout member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church and a member of the Frostburg Lodge. No. 470, B. P. O. Elks. He took great interest in Democratic politics. He was unmarried and besides his brother, he is survived by two sisters. Mrs. John Lyons and Miss Angela Brady, Frostburg. Funeral services will be held from the St. Michael's Church, Monday at 9:30 a. m. Interment will be in the family lot in the St. Michael's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, February 17, 1933 - pg 8, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 21, 2011 

BRAFFORD,  Vause

HARDY COUNTY NEWS -  Vause, the 13 year old son of Jas Brafford, died recently at his home near Williamsport, of pneumonia. Another daughter is very ill with the same disease.
Keyser Tribune, June 2, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 21, 2010

MT. SAVAGE - Francis J. Brailer, 52, died yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital, Hagerstown, where he had been a patient since February 22. He had been in ill health the past three years. He was born in Baltimore, a son of the late Rose Ann Brailer. A retired spinner for Celanese Fibers Company, he was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his widow, Mary Jo (Malloy) Brailer; three daughters, Mrs. Bernadette Morgan, here; Mrs. Margaret Murphy, Rockville, and Miss Rose Marie Brailer, at home; three sons, Francis J. Brailer, Silver Spring; William P., Frostburg; and Michael E. Brailer, here, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received Saturday and Sunday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, April 8, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MT. SAVAGE—Francis Jerome "Jerry" Brailer, 49, husband of Mrs. Alma (Williams) Brailer, died suddenly last night while working in the stores department at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant, Cumberland. Dr. H. V. Deming, deputy county medical examiner, said death was attributed to a heart condition. Mr. Brailer was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Brailer, Mt. Savage. Besides his widow, he leaves three children, Mary Brailer, at home; James Brailer, serving with the U. S. Army at Camp Lee, Va., and Mrs. Allen Robinson, Mt. Savage; five brothers, Thomas and Davis Brailer, Cumberland; Augustine Brailer, Silver Spring; Ambrose Brailer, Akron, Ohio, and Joseph Brailer, Mt. Savage; three sisters, Rose Brailer, at home; Margaret Brailer, Cresaptown, and Veronica Brailer, Mt. Savage, and one grandchild. The body is at the home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 4, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

John Henry Brailer, 83, New Row, Mt. Savage, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in Mt. Savage, he was the son of the late George C. and Emma (Durbin) Brailer. His wife, Julia M. Brailer, preceded him in death. He was a retired carpenter pattern maker and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church Mt. Savage. Surviving are one son, Cletus C. Brailer, Mt. Savage; three daughters, Mrs. Alberta Geary Bel Air, Mrs. Ralph Brown Cumberland, and Mrs. Francis King, Mt. Savage, a brother George C. Brailer, Martinsburg; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Kreitzburg, Cumberland; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and until 9 p.m. Saturday at 3 p.m. the body will be taken to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Mt. Savage, for a graveside service and interment. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Mt Savage Monday at 8 a.m.
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, May 25, 1967 - pg 16, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 30, 2010

BRAILER, Mrs. Rosaline M. Byrnes
 
Mrs Rosaline M Brailer, 67, of R D #1, Ridgeley, died today in Memorial Hospital. A native of Midland, she was the daughter of the Michael and Rosemary(sic) (Nolan) Byrnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, David L Brailer. Mrs Brailer was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs Delores Simmons, this city, and Mrs Mary Ellen O'Donnell, Catonsville; Mrs Rose Ann Cottrill, Ridgeley; seven grandchildren and two great grandchild. The body will be at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., March 21, 1977 - pg 4, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 29, 2012

Name: Clementine Willetts Brain, 94, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: Thomas and Agnes (Shaw) Pearce
DOB: March 24, 1913, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Monday, May 7, 2007, at Frostburg Village Nursing Center
Spouses: Blaine A. Willetts and Earl F. Brain
Predeceased by: parents; husbands; sisters, Otilia Huffer, Elisabeth Thayer, and Marie Witte
Survived by: daughter, Dr. Sandra Willetts, Florida; sons, John B. Willetts, Baltimore, MD; Richard M. Willetts, Frostburg, MD
Memorial Service: May 20, 2007; Mrs. Willetts-Brain was a body donor
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 14, 2014

Mrs. Braithwait, wife of T. J. Braithwait, a miner living near Piedmont, who has been in the Hoffman Hospital here for some days taking treatment for typhoid fever, died last night. The body was taken home today and interment will be tomorrow. Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, one of whom, a little girl, is here in the hospital, also suffering from typhoid fever. The husband and father has been working hard everyday and then coming here at night to see often the sick with exceptional faithfulness.
Mineral Daily News, March 20, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 29, 2010

Mrs. Braithwait, wife of T. J. Braithwait, a miner living near Piedmont, who has been in the Hoffman Hospital for some days taking treatment for typhoid fever, died Wednesday night. The body was taken home for interment.
Keyser Tribune, March 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 29, 2010

BRAITHWAITE, Mrs. Mary E. Whitacre (abridged)

PIEDMONT, W.Va. — Mary E. Braithwaite, 86, of West Harrison St, Piedmont, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Piney Valley Nursing Home, Keyser. Born July 22, 1929, at Whitacre, Va., she was the daughter of the late Jesse R. and Edna M. (Arnold) Whitacre. Due to the death of her mother shortly after her birth, she was raised by the late Arthur and Bertie (Strother) Whitacre. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jesse J. Braithwaite; her beloved granddaughter, Pam Costilow; her sisters, Opal Larrick and Ida Roe and her brothers, John Whitacre and Lester “Jack” Whitacre. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary grew up on a farm and was a graduate of Gainesboro High School. She and Jesse were married almost 37 years when he passed away on Oct. 2, 1984. She leaves behind her children, Robert Braithwaite and wife Glenda of Bloomington, Delores Bean and husband Tom of Keyser, Roger Braithwaite of Barton, Mary Lou Smith and husband Doug of Keyser, W.Va., Norman Braithwaite of Barton, Donna Clark of Piedmont, Bonnie Shuck and husband Ed of LaVale, and Steven Braithwaite and wife Lisa of Piedmont. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tammy, Kevin and Karen Bean, Patty Runkles, Greg and Randy Smith, Scott, Jason, and Holly Clark, Justin and Josh Shuck, Sarah Michael, Kristen and Jesse “JJ” Braithwaite and fifteen great-grandchildren, and several special cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, from noon to 3 p.m. A funeral service will follow the visitation on Wednesday at 3 p.m., with Pastor Randy Leatherman and Pastor Donna Leatherman officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of donors choice. Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at boalfh.com.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - October 12, 2015
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 12, 2015

Westernport - Mary Margaret Braithwaite, 88 of Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport, formerly of 124 Green St., Westernport, died Wednesday July 3, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Nov. 1, 1913, at Black Oak, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nellie (Brant) Shimer. Her husband, Paul H. Braithwaite in 1982, also preceded her in death.She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Mrs. Braithwaite was a homemaker.She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, McCoole. Surviving is her son, Paul Tom Braithwaite and wife Debbie of Westernport; two grandsons, Roger N. Braithwaite of the United States Navy, Norfolk, Va., and Paul M. Braithwaite of Westernport; one great-granddaughter, Caitlyn McGregor of LaVale, and a niece and two nephews. At Mrs. Braithwaite's request, her body was cremated. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. Boal Funeral Home, Westernport is in charge of arrangements.
Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2010

BRAKEALL, Dave M.

A Ridgeley area young man was killed in a one car accident early today on Route 28, near Press Auto Mart. He was Dave M. Brakeall, 21, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital. The victim was transported to the hospital by McDonald’s Ambulance Service.  The accident occurred around 5 a. m. A spokesman for the fire department reported that Brakeall appeared to be coming in on Route 28 and was rounding the small curve near Press’s where he plowed into the bank and overturned. The victim was born Jan. 25, 1959 in Cumberland, a son of Don M. and Anna Mae (Holler) Brakeall. He was an employee of Heck’s Department Store, Corriganville Road; a 1977 graduate of Frankfort High School and a 1979 graduate of Potomac State College. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church where he played basketball in the church league. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Dale M. Brakeall and Dean M. Brakeall; one sister, Donna M. Brakeall, all at home; maternal grandfather, Clyde W. Holler, Cumberland, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brakeall, RD 1, Ridgeley. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home tomorrow and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Cumberland Evening Times, January 26, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 13, 2015

Howard B. Brandt, 60, of Ellerslie, Md., formerly of Bedford County, died Friday, December 21, in Ellerslie. He was born Sept. 20, 1891, in Dividing Ridge, where he made his home for many years, and was a son of the late Samuel and Margaret Saruer Brandt. He was married to the former Hazel Harris, who survives. He was employed by Kelly Springfield. Surviving in addition to his wife, are three children, Donald, Walter and Mrs. Bruce Ritchey, all of Ellerslie, and two step children, Robert Edwards and Mrs. Floyd Logsdon, also of Ellerslie; eight grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Albert Arnold, of Somerset. He was a member of the Evangelical Church. Funeral services Monday, Dec. 24 at 2:30 p. m. at Zeigler's Funeral Home, Hyndman, the Rev. Charles Raley officiating.
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, December 24, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BRANDT, Mrs. Marie Bridget Manley
 
ELLERSLIE - Marie Bridget Brandt, 70, of Ellerslie, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland.  Born May 6, 1927, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Patrick L. and Helen C. (Burns) Manley. Mrs. Brandt was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Beall High School and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cumberland. Mrs. Brandt was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Brandt; one son, Donald P. Brandt, Ellerslie; two daughters, Rosemarie Raymond and husband Rodney, Cumberland, and Michele Knotts and husband George, Ellerslie; one sister, Eileen Wilson and husband William, Medina, Ohio; three grandchildren, Megan M. Raymond, G. Lucas Knotts, and Kristin M. Knotts; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas R. Bevan as celebrant. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family requests that contributions be made to the Ellerslie Ambulance service. 
abt. Friday, Dec. 26, 1997; Maryland Obituary Collection @ Genealogy Buff
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 10, 2013

BRANNON, Mrs. Eliza Little, nee Stiffler

Elkins - Mrs. Eliza Brannon, 71, widow of M. D. Brannon, was found dead of natural couses Friday at he home here. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Brannon was born March 23, 1881, in Bedford, Pa., a daughter of the late W. W. and Emma (Boor) Stiffler. She married William Little in 1899 and came here to resided. Her first husband was killed in a locomotive explosion October 21, 1903. Survivors include a brother, Charles Stiffler, Elkins; a sister, Mrs. Maomi Brady, Fairmont; a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
Wednesday, 3 September 1952; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted January 18, 2020

BRANNON, James T.
 
James T Brannon, Sr., 81, Main Street, died Monday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been admitted February 9. Born in Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late John W. and Elizabeth (Farrell) Brannon. Mr. Brannon was a retired employe of Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Theresa (Ward) Brannon; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lewis, Corriganville, and Mrs. Peggy Beal, Mt. Savage; four sons, James T. Brannon Jr., La Vale; Harry A. and John E. Brannon, both of Mt. Savage, and Joseph F. Brannon, Windber, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Helena Deffenbaugh, Mt. Savage, and one brother, Eugene Brannon, Hyattsville. Mr. Brannon was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mt. Savage, and the Holy Name Society. The body is at the George Funeral Home , Cumberland, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 13, 1974 - pg 8, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 3, 2012
 
BRANNON, James T.

Brannon Services
Mt Savage - Mass of Christian Burial for James T Brannon, Sr, 81, of Main St, Mt Savage, who died Monday, will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, will be James T Brannon III, Joseph Beal, John Beal, Thomas Bolt, Michael Bolt and Dennis Bolt. Among the survivors are 14 grandchildren and one grandchild.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, February 14, 1974 - pg 21, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 3, 2012

Mrs. Leah V. (Raupach) Brannon, 86, city, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born at Glencoe, Pa., she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Sumstine) Leydig. Mrs. Brannon was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Richard E. Brannon; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Petenbrink, 17 First Street; Mrs. Pauline Sheehe, 603 Piedmont Avenue, with whom Mrs. Brannon resided; Mrs. Norma Sterne, LaVale; Mrs. Dolly Hutson, city; a son, John W. Raupach; a brother, Benjamin Leydig, Hyndman, Pa.; and a sister, Mrs. Clara Bittner, LaVale; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. William Crawford. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Glencoe.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 9, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009

BRANNON, Mrs. Margaret E. McDermott

CUMBERLAND - Margaret E. Brannon, 88, of Cumberland, died Friday, Oct, 29, 1993 at the Allegany County Nursing Home.  Born on May 22, 1905 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Charles McDermott and Anna (Walters) McDermott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene A. Brannon and 12 brothers and sisters.  Mrs. Brannon was the chief operator at C&P Telephone Company, Cumberland. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Telephone Company Pioneers.  Surviving are one son, William J. Brannon and wife, Mira Lee , Rockville ; three grandchildren, Brian L. Brannon and wife, Carolyn; Deborah E. MacNeal and husband,  William; Barry K. Brannon and wife, Laurie and one great-grandchild , Kevin W. Brannon.  Friends will be received at t h e Scarpelli Funeral Home, 108 Virginia Avenue, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in SS. Peter  and Paul Cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, October 31, 1993 - pg 36, col 3
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(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 4, 2015

BRANSON, Olga Vane

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Olga Vane Branson, 68, of Nella's Nursing Home, Elkins, formerly of Moorefield, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1993 at the Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins. The Elmore Funeral Home, Moorefield, is in charge of arrangements. Friends will be received there on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted at the Olivet Cemetery on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, December 18, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 29, 2021

MT. SAVAGE—William Michael (Mike) Brannon, 71, Washington, formerly of Mt. Savage, died yesterday in Prince Georges Hospital, Washington, where he was a patient 10 days following a heart attack. Born March 30, 1893 in Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late John William and Elizabeth (Farrell) Brannon. He was a husband of Frances (Rafferty) Brannon. Mr. Brannon had been residing in Washington 42 years. He was a retired employe of the Navy Ship Yard there. Surviving besides his widow are a son, Donald Brannon; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Benson, both of Washington; four brothers, Eugene and Joseph Brannon, Washington; Earl Brannon, Cumberland; and James Brannon, Mt. Savage; two sisters, Mrs. Madalyn Bell, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Mrs. John Deffenbaugh, Mt. Savage; and six grandchildren. Requiem mass and burial will be held in Washington Monday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BRANSON, Donna Rae

Donna Rae Branson, 17, of 125 Valley Street, died suddenly yesterday in the offices of Dr. Jack E. Arch, Decatur Street. The cause of death has not been determined. Born in Cumberland March 13, 1948, she was a daughter of Grover P. Branson, RD 3, Keyser, and Mrs. M. Juanita (Steward) Boarman, Akron, Ohio. Miss Branson had completed her junior year at Allegany High School in June. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Evelyn Steward, with whom she resided; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Branson, RD 3, Keyser; Keyser; two half-brothers, William and Robert Boarman, Washington, and a half-sister, Sonja Boarman, 125 Valley Street, city. The body was removed to the George Funeral Home and will be taken to the residence at 125 Valley Street this afternoon. Requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 9, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

Franklin J. Brant, 68 years old, died at 6 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Raupach, at 1116 Race street, after an illness of about six weeks. He had been residing with his daughter since the death of his wife two years ago. He was a member of the Mount Lebanon Reformed Church in Somerset county. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Raupach of Connellsville, Mrs. Catherine Wagner of McKeesport; a son, Raymond of Hyndman, and four grandchildren. The funeral seivice will be conducted by Rev. C. George Shupe at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Johnson funeral home at Berlin, Somerset county, and interment will be made in the family plot at Mount Lebanon Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 13, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Helen L. Branson, 62, Fairgo, died yesterday, at Memorial Hospital where she had been admitted February 19. She had been in failing health for several years. Born in Baldwin, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Pearl (Reynolds) Leslie and was the widow of Samuel J. Branson, who died November 19, 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Wamsley, Lexington, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hott, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Goldie Nazelrod, city; four brothers, Charles Leslie, RD 5, city; Dewey Leslie, RD 1, Oakland; Woodrovv and Michael Leslie, Baltimore, and one grandchild. The body is at the George 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. Services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home with Rev. Harold R. McClay Jr., pastor of Cresaptown United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 28, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009

Mrs. Laura A. Branson, 70, of Wiley Ford, W. Va., was found dead in bed early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Kimmell, 227 Springdale Street, with whom she had been staying for the past six weeks. Mrs. Branson had been in ill health for some time. The widow of the late David Branson, she was a native of Cumberland, a daughter of the late Philip and Annie (Largent) Abe. Besides Mrs. Kimmell, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Edith M. Whitacre, Wiley Ford; and Miss Esther M. Branson, Pittsburgh; four sons, Roy W. and Paul L. Branson, both of Wiley Ford; Samuel J. Branson, Baltimore, and Elmer P. Branson, Ridgeley; three brothers, Clayton Abe, city; Herbert Abe, Little Capon, W. Va., and Cleve Abe, Wiley Ford, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Twigg, city. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.  The Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Samuel Joseph Branson, 62, Sharp Street, Baltimore, died yesterday at South General Hospital there. Born in Cumberland he was the son of the late David and Laura (Abe) Branson. Surviving are his widow, Helen (Leslie) Branson; three brothers, Roy Branson, Short Gap; Elmer Branson, city; and Paul Branson, RD 1, Ridgeley; and three sisters, Mrs. Esther Kimmel, city; Mrs. Edith Whitacre, Wiley Ford; and Mrs. Madeline Rimini, Baltimore. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 20, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

OAKLAND- Mrs. Agnes Mellina Brant, 91, of RD 2, Swanton, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Friend, also of Swanton. A daughter of the late George and Matilda (Bittner) Ohler, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delphia Brant. She was a member of the Glendale Assembly of God Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Joslin, and Mrs. Friend, both Swanton; two sons, John Brant, Swanton, and Walter Brant, Marianna, PA; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Tressler, Meyersdale, PA; one brother, George Ohler,
Meyersdale; 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home in Oakland where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Gail Hixon officiating. Interment will be in the Thayerville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 29, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

BRANT, Mrs. Emma L. Eichhorn

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Emma L. Brant, 75, of 202 West Mechanic Street, died today at Frostburg Community Hospital where she was admitted May 12. Born at Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Walter G. and Nellie (Tharp) Eichhorn. Her husband, William G. Brant, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Frostburg. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Betty Alexander and Mrs. Emma Hill, both of Baltimore, Mrs. Maxine Sheffler, Ridgeley, Mrs. Gwendolyn Eichhorn, Mrs. Wanda Wilson, and Mrs. Jacquelin Hager, all of Frostburg, Mrs. Nancy Beeman, Chesapeake, Va.; her stepmother. Mrs. Laura Hetz Eichhorn, Frostburg, 22 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, May 23, 1980
Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 4, 2015

BRANT, Mrs. Hattie Berkley
 
Mrs. Hattie (Berkley) Brant, 54, wife of George Brant, died at her home in Geiger about noon Thursday, after an illness of several months. She was a daughter of Israel and Lydia (Shoemaker) Berkley, both deceased. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Edward of Detroit, Mich., Lloyd, at home, Emerson of Stoystown, Mrs. Richard Fisher of Somerset RD 5, Richard of Berlin, Ernest of Detroit, Mrs. J.W. Barkley of Bakersville, George Jr., Earle, Jay, Ray, Guy, Billie, Dorothy, Marietta, all at home. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: John and Milton Berkley and Mrs. William Brougher, Mrs. Curtis Davis, all of Somerset; Lloyd Berkley of Pittsburgh, Harvey Berkley, Mrs. James Liberty, both of Listie; Nelson Berkley of Friedens, Samuel Berkley of Geiger, Edward Berkley of Berlin, Oran Berkley of Lancaster, and Earl Berkley of Ralphton. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Charles R. Hauger, Somerset mortician.
Somerset Daily American, Friday, March 15, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

BRANT, John G.

John G. Brant departed this life February 3, 1894, at Elk Garden, aged 84 years, eleven months and three days. He was well known in Mineral, Garrett and Allegany counties, where he spent most of his long life. Deceased was never known to violate a contract and his fervent hope of a blessed reward beyond the grave made him willing and rather anxious to quit this life. Several months before his departure he appointed his son, C. E. Brant as his executor without bond with almost unlimited powers over all his property. He was much esteemed in Elk Garden.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; February 6, 1894;
page 1
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 15, 2013

Melda B. Brant, 87, of Meyersdale RD 4, died April 7, 1997, at her home. Born Nov. 6, 1909, in Elk Lick Township. A daughter of the late William A. and Emma S. (Livengood) Folk. Also preceded in death by a sister, Sally Lesnett, and 4 brothers: Lester, Floyd, Abraham and Orie Folk. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy E. Brant Sr., and these children: Blanche M. Irwin, Meyersdale; Roy E. Brant Jr., Saegertown; William C. Brant, Kingwood, Texas; John Brant, Grove City, Ohio, and Larry J. Brant, Fallston, Md. Also 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A sister of Margaret Lynn, Springs. A member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, where she was a member of the church choir and the Dorcas Sunday School Class. She served as a Republican committee woman from 1952-1989. She made numerous sacrifices during her life so that her sons could acquire a college education. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Randall Marburger officiating. Visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, April 8, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009

BRANT, Melvin

Funeral services for Melvin Brant, 43, proprietor of the Dutch Kitchen, South Lee street, who died Monday afternoon at his home, 306 Mt. View drive, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Stein Funeral Home. Dr. H. Hall Sharp, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Mr. Brant, a former glass cutter, had been ill only a few days. He was a native of this city, a son of the late D. H. and Lucy Lydinger Brant. He was a member of Cumberland Lodge No. 63, B.P.O. Elks; and of the Loyal Order of Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles in this city. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nettie A. Crawford Brant; a sister, Mrs. Roger C. Koegel, and two brothers, Ralph N. and Eugene Brant, all of this city.
Wednesday, September 4, 1946; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 12, 2019

BRANT, Mrs. Rosella Mae Sturtz

Wellersburg - Mrs. Rosella Mae Brant, 57, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born April 18, 1909, in Wellersburg, she was the daughter of Goldie Sturtz and the late William Sturtz. She is survived by her husband, Robert Brant; four sons, T. Sgt. Robert Brant, Air Force, San Antonio; John G. Brant, Cumberland; Raymond Brant and Kenneth Brant, both at home; two brothers, Elwood F. Sturtz, Velona, Ark.; Sgt. Maj. William L. Sturtz, Fort Lee, Va. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. J. Howard Smith will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 25, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 16, 2010

Roy E. Brant, 84, of Meyersdale RD 4, died June 13, 1997, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 6, 1913, in Brothersvalley Twp. A son of the late Charles H. and Nancy (Tipton) Brant. Also preceded in death by his wife, the former Melda B. Folk, April 7, 1997. Survived by four sons: Roy E. Brant Jr., Saegertown, Pa.; William C. Brant, Kingwood, Texas; John W. Brant, Grove City, Ohio, and Larry J. Brant, Fallston, Md. Also 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother of James R. Brant, Garrett RD 1; Edna Llewellyn, Berlin RD 4, and Florence Rentzel, Gettysburg. Member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, where he served on the church council, property committee, Sunday School superintendent and was a member of the church choir. Retired Pennsylvania highway worker. Served as a Summit Township supervisor and Judge of Elections. He instilled work ethic in his sons by working alongside them to earn money for their college education. He also enjoyed playing softball, hunting and fishing with his sons. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Randall Marburger officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale. Arrangements by the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, June 17, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009

BRANT, Mrs. Tracey Lehman
 
Mrs. Tracey Lehman Brant, 81, formerly of Somerset, died in the Church of the Brethren Home at Scalp Level. She was born Nov. 17, 1879, in Somerset County, a daughter of the late Valentine and Sarah Yoder Lehman. Surviving are two brothers, Ross Lehman of Somerset, R. D. 5, and Theodore Lehman of Berlin, and a sister, Mrs. Maggie Ramsey of Somerset. She was predeceased by her husband, Oscar, in 1940, four brothers, a sister, a half-sister and a half-brother. She leaves two brothers and one sister: Ross Lehman, Somerset, Somerset RD 5; Mrs. Maggie Ramsey, Somerset; Theodore Lehman, Berlin. Mrs. Brant was a member of the Pike Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 2 p.m. in the Walter S. Hoffman funeral home with the Rev. Herald V. Seese officiating. Interment will be in the Berlin IOOF cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, Monday, September 4, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 7, 2015

MEYERSDALE - Wilbert C. (Jack) Brant, 57, of RD 2, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was a native of McKeesport and a son of the late Rufus E. and Ida M. (Bowman) Brant. He was employed as a railroad worker. Mr. Brant was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and of a Cumberland Masonic lodge. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Norman Faust, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Howard Burkley, RD 2, and a brother, John Brant, also of RD 2. Funeral Wednesday in Price Funeral Home. Rev. Earl Dobbs will officiate, and burial will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 27, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Name: John Joseph Braskey, 90, formerly of Main Street, Grantsville, MD 
Parents: George and Ora (Cheponis) Braskey 
DOB: June 24, 1914, at Oakmont, WV 
DOD: Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD 
Spouse: Grace Marie (Carey) Braskey 
Military: US Army Veteran of WW II 
Predeceased by: parents 
Survived by: wife; sons, James F. Braskey, Frostburg, MD; John G. Braskey and wife Pam, Grantsville; daughter, Barbara A. Moffatt and husband Denny, Frostburg; sister, Helen Staup, Nikep, MD 
Burial: October 16, 2004, Grantsville Cemetery 
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 6, 2014

BRAUCHER, Samuel

Samuel Braucher, 85, retired contractor and builder of Somerset, died in the Somerset Community Hospital Tuesday night.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 15, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 3, 2015

ELK GARDEN - Died at Elk Garden, W. Va., May 25, 1912, Emile Viole Anne, daughter of William and Almeda Brav, aged 22 years, 1 month, 14 days. The funeral was preached by Rev. L. C. Messick in the Nehtken Hill church, assisted by Revs. J. W. Shockey, W. W. White and Blake. The deceased was afflicted with consumption and displayed so much resignation and patience during her lingering illness that all hearts were drawn to her. She possessed a sweet Christian spirit. The flower girls were Misses Bertie Kings, Venda Blackburn, Grace Aronhalt, Velma Wilson. The pall bearers were John Kenney, Blake Dixon, Ernie Simmons, Ed Clark, Wm Arnold, Earle White. Interment in Nethken Hill cemetery.
Keyser Tribune, May 31, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010

BRAY, Mrs. Ida Belle Baker, nee Raley
 
CUMBERLAND — Ida Belle Bray, 62, of 106 Springdale St., Cumberland, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996, at the Allegany County Nursing Home. Born Aug. 14, 1933, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank Raley and the late Clara (Miller) Raley. She also was preceded in death by her second husband, Acie Ellsworth Bray. Surviving are her former husband, Norman Baker, Georgia; three sons, Richard Baker and wife Cinda, Jacksonville, Fla., George Bray, Ridgeley, W.Va., and John Bray and wife Teri, Ridgeley; two daughters, Vicky Dye, Cumberland, and Tina Bray, Ridgeley; two brothers, Herman Raley, Wiley Ford, W.Va., and Benjamin Raley, Sparrows Point; a sister, Shirley Raley, Silver Spring; six grandchildren; and a special friend, Dan Anderson, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home. Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Kalbaugh Cemetery, Elk Garden, W.Va.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, July 24, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 28, 2018

BRAY, Mrs. Viola Blanche Willt

CUMBERLAND — Viola Blanche (Wilt) Bray, 91, of Cumberland Nursing Home, formerly of Oldtowne Manor, Cumberland, died Sunday, Oct 9, 1994, at the nursing home. Born Dec. 18, 1902, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late John Albert Wilt and the late Zelphia (Blocher) Wilt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Bray in 1952. Mrs. Bray was a member of First United Methodist Church but attended Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are her brother, Harvey Wilt, Oakland; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home. Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis A. Michael officiating. Interment will be in Philo Cemetery, Westernport.
Monday, October 10, 1994, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 16, 2018

BRAYTON, John

Waucoma - Funeral service for John Brayton was held in the Federated church, Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. A. H. Bartter, Decorah, in charge. Lee Mumby sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden" with Mrs. H. M. Lovrien at the piano. Pallbearers were George Dungey, Henry Otters, John Farrell, Guy Young, Charles Miller and Tom L. Lynch, with burial in the Waucoma cemetery beside his parents. Mr. Brayton, who had been in failing health for over a year, died suddenly in his home, Wednesday, Oct. 18, from a heart attack. He was born Aug. 6, 1837, at Exiter, Wisc., and was past 87 years of age. He was married to Cassie S. Pratt at Monticello, Wis., Oct. 22, 1882, and lived there until January 1884, when they came to Waucoma, and have resided here ever since. Besides his widow, he leaves four daughters, Hattie (Mrs. Forest Whitney), Vancouver, Wash.; Edith (Mrs. Otto Davis), Dubuque; Oral (Mrs. Ray Shurtleff), Hawkeye; and a daughter by a previous marriage, Mrs. Mabel Odle, Leola, S. Dak.; also eight grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. He was the son of Joseph and Parmelia Spencer Brayton, and was the last of 12 children.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 15, 2017

LONACONING — Mrs. Ella Braznell, 81, of Lonaconirig, died yesterday at the Kyle Nursing Home. A native of the area, she was a daughter, of the late Albert and Mary Ann (Holder) and was the widow of Benjamin Braznell. Mrs. Braznell was a member of the Pythian Sisters. Her only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Pythian Sisters will conduct a service tomorrow at 7:15 p. m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, November 23, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

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