COLBORN, L. C.

Death of a Young Man.
L. C. Colborn, age 20, son of C. B. Colborn, superintendent of the Davis Coal and Coke Company, died at Davis, W. Va., Friday Evening at 6 o'clock, after a short illness from pneumonia super induced by an attack of the grip. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and was attended by H. B. and R. G. Colburn, of Frostburg, uncles of the deceased.
Published Friday, June 12, 1891 in THE WEEKLY CIVILIAN, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 1
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

COLBORN, L. C.

Died
At Davis, W. Va., Friday, June 5, 1891, L. C. Colborn, aged 20 years. Deceased was the son of C. B. Colborn, superintendent of the Davis coal and coke company, and a nephew of H. B. and R. G. Colborn, of Frostburg.
Published June 13, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

COLE, Mrs. Catherine

Mrs. Catherine Cole, 88 years old, widow of Henry Cole, formerly well known shoe merchants of this city, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Barncord, Bedford St. Another daughter, Mrs. Anna Hafer, and three sons, Philip, Conrad, and Henry Cole, also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Zion Reformed Church, the Rev. Gustav A. Teske, officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland January 31, 1927
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2009

COLE, J. R.

J. R. Cole, 51 years old, a prominent merchant of Westernport, died Monday as the result of a stroke of apoplexy, received while attending a baseball game at Potomac Park, Westernport, Saturday. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Tonry before her marriage and three children, Robert, James and Nellie Cole, all grown and at home. He was a member of the Episcopal church.
Keyser Tribune, May 19, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 21, 2010

COLEGROVE, Mrs. Beulah M. Sheeler

Beulah M. Colegrove, 80, of Somerset, died July 17, 2000 at Somerset Hospital. Born May 11, 1920 in Garrett, daughter of the late Benjamin and Elmara (Briskey) Sheeler. Also preceded in death by her husband Clyde W. "Beefie" Colegrove, and two brothers, Gene Sheeler and Robert Sheeler. Survived by six nieces and three nephews; sister-in-law, Doris Sheeler, Garrett; good friends, Tom Lohr and family, Garrett, George and Lucille Chandler, and Tom and Clare Campbell, all of Hanover, Md. A member of the Lutheran Church, Rockwood, Rockwood Senior Center, and Trinity Chapter 138 O.E.S Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Ken Diable officiating. Interment, Rockwood Cemetery, Rockwood.
Somerset Daily American, July 19, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2010

COLEMAN, Mrs. Alice M. Ross

Mrs. Alice M. Coleman, 51, wife of Frank Coleman, Dawson, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Dr. H. V. Doming, deputy county medical examiner, said death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Born at Lonaconing, she was a daughter of John E. Ross, Shaft, and the late Laura (Shimer) Ross. Surviving, besides her husband and father, are two sons, Richard Coleman, McCoole; James Coleman, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Cook, Mrs. Morris Cook, and Miss Laura Coleman, all at home; four brothers, Louis and Fred Ross, both of Shaft; Vincent Ross, Loartown; and Walter Ross, Loartown; one sister, Mrs. James Blubaugh, Eckhart; and six grandchildren. Boal Funeral Home, Westernport; services Friday; Dawson cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 10, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 5, 2010

COLEMAN, Mrs. Anna Freal

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Anna Coleman, 69, wife of Michael Coleman, 114 McCulloh Street, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted April 19. She had been in failing health for five years. Mrs. Coleman was born in Frostburg, a daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (McGregor) Freal. She was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company. Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Mary McKenzie, Mrs. Helen Blank and Mrs. Gertrude Eisentrout, all of Frostburg; and four step-daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Kelly, Canonsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Betty Burkett, Hyndman; Mrs. Norma Thomas, of Ohio; and Mrs. Marian Winner, Midland. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. Rev. Louis Emerick will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, May 6, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 5, 2010

COLEMAN, Mrs. Annie Byrnes

Frostburg, June 14 — Mrs. Annie (Byrnes) Coleman, 62, native and lifelong resident of Eckhart, died this morning at Miners' Hospital where she had been a patient for six weeks. A member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, she is survived by the following children to her late husband, Samuel Robinson: Mrs. Mary Walsh, Baltimore; Mrs. Roy Wise, Fairmont, W. Va.; Mrs. Helen Logsdon, Ridgeley, W. Va.; Seaman First Class John Robinson, U. S. Navy; L. Joseph Robinson, Linden street, this city; Miss Angela Robinson, at home. She was a sister of John Byrnes, the Misses Mary, Rose, and Margaret Byrnes, Fairmont; Lawrence Byrnes, Lancaster, O., and Frank Byrnes, Braddock, Pa. She had three grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 14, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLEMAN, Miss Assunta

Midland, Aug. 8— Miss Assunta Coleman, 21, of this place, died last night in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Surviving are her father, William T. Coleman, Springfield, W. Va.; three sisters, Mrs. David Wlliams, and Miss Catherine Coleman, Midland, and Mrs. Ellen Iman, Springfield; five brothers, Francis, at home; Michael, at Fort Ashby, W. Va.; William, of Springfield; Staff Sgt. Patrick, in France, and Cpl. Joseph, in New Guinea. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church. The body will remain at the home of her sister, Mrs David Williams.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, August 8, 1944 - pg 10, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 22, 2011

COLEMAN, August

August Coleman, aged 65 years, brother of William Gross, Akron, Ohio, died in Canton, Ohio, Feb 25.  He was born in Lonaconing, Md, Dec 21, 1867 and was well known along George's Creek.  Besides his brother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs Susan Coleman and the following children: Edward, Clinton, Cecil, Elizabeth, Ada and Mrs Leah Miller, of Lonaconing; Aden and Melvin of Victor, Colorado.  The funeral services were held in Akron, O, Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Adam's Funeral Home.  Burial was in Glendale Cemetery.  Rev J H Conkle of the U B Church officiated.  The pallbearers were: Lloyd Sampson, Clifton Paul, Gatten Gross, Russell and Roy Fazenbaker and Walter Jones.  Mr Coleman is also survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs Elizabeth Hackett, Newburg, W Va; Mrs Anna Gross, Mrs Adeline Fazenbaker, Mrs Leona Jones, Gatten and James Gross, all of Akron.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, March 1, 1932 - pg 9, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 30, 2015

COLEMAN, Mother of Ben

ELK GARDEN  - Mr. Ben Coleman of Oakmont, attended the funeral of his mother last Sunday. She died at Coketon at the age of 87 years and was buried at Oakland.
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 5, 2010

COLEMAN, Catherine Hixenbaugh

Mrs. William, aged 36, wife of William Coleman, died early Friday morning at Allegany Hospital, Cumberland. She is survived by her husband, William Coleman and nine children. Mrs. Coleman was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, February 20, 1926 - pg 10, col 6
NB: Mr and Mrs William Coleman of Midland announce the birth of a daughter, Tuesday morning at Allegany Hospital.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 17, 1920 - page 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 22, 2011

COLEMAN, Edward

LONACONING — Edward Coleman, 65, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted Monday.
Thursday, 28 Apr 1955; The Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted June 22, 2011

COLEMAN, Edward F.

Mr Edward F Coleman died this morning at North Branch, in the 27th year of his age. He was a son of Mr. John Coleman, of that place, and was unmarried.  The funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 3, 1898 - pg 1, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 125093368
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 28, 2016

COLEMAN, Mrs. Elizabeth Irene Blue

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. - Elizabeth Irene Coleman, 75, of Fort Ashby, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1993 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on July 21, 1918 in Springfield, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John F. and Mary Elizabeth (Stickley) Blue. Mrs. Coleman retired from the Cumberland Blouse Factory in 1983. She had previously worked at the Celanese Corporation and for a private glass distributor. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the F.O.E., Aerie 245. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Lou Hershberger and husband, Ronald, Short Gap, W.Va.; five sisters, Helen Hyde, Opal Willison, Mae Dyer, Laverne Marker, all of Fort Ashby and Martha Lee Perrin, Cumberland; two grandsons, Michael Hershberger and his wife, Kim, and Kenny Hershberger, all of Short Gap, and one great-granddaughter, Cassie Hershberger, Short Gap. Friends will be received at the Fort Ashby Funeral Home on Tuesday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday with the Rev. Alvin Guyon and the Rev. John Andes officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Tuesday, September 14, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 23, 2017

COLEMAN, Mrs. Ellen M. Tighe

"Mrs. Ellen M. {nee Tighe} Coleman, aged 73, of Miller Mines, near Midland, died Sunday morning, following a protracted illness.  She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Dempsey O'Brien, Mrs. Hannah Mills, Daniel, John, Michael, Patrick, William, and Allen Coleman, all residents of Midland; and one sister, Mrs. James Bradley, Cumberland.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Midland.  Interment will be made in the Belvedere Cemetery, Midland."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Mon 5 May 1932
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 16, 2011

COLEMAN, Emanuel

Frostburg, Dec. 23 - Mr. Emanuel Coleman, 71, died late last night at Miners' Hospital from paralysis, having been stricken Sunday. A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Coleman had been a coal miner here for 35 years. Surviving are a son, Otis Coleman, Eckhart, and five daughters, Mrs. Howard Davis, Midland, Md.; Mrs. Oscar Hiddle, Benton, Pa.; Mrs. William Hiddle, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Henry Rizer, Zihlman, and Mrs. George Knepp, Frostburg. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the home of Mrs. Rizer, with burial in Allegany cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 23, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012

COLEMAN, Pfc Eugene G.
 
The bodies of six area war dead, including four Allegany countians, will arrive this week in San Francisco aboard the United States Army transport Lt(?) George W. G. Boyce from Manila. The dead and their next-of-kin are: Pfc. David E. Bean, Sarah Bean, 517 Maryland Avenue; Pfc. Kenneth W. Crowe, William W. Crowe, Detmold Street, Lonaconing; Pfc Robert T. Meeks, Oscar D. Meeks, 35 Weber Street; Pvt. John F. Shroyer, George L. Shroyer, Ellerslie; Pvt. Warren E. Sams, Asa S. Sams, Mann's Choice, Pa., and Pfc Eugene G. Coleman, Harry P. Coleman, RFD 4, Berlin, Pa.  They are among the 4549 veterans aboard the transport. Sixty-four are Marylanders.
Cumberland Evening Times; 2 June 1948
~Genie
Posted April 20, 2013

COLEMAN, Mrs. Harriet Merrill
 
Avilton, July 11 — Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Harriet Coleman, 56, who died June 29 at her home ia Oakland, Calif. She was a daughter of the late Rev. David and Mary Merrill, who resided here. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Coleman; five sisters, Mrs. Edith Railey, of Deep Creek Lake; Mrs. Grace Johnson, of Geneva, Ill.; Mrs. Clara Sample, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Kelly, of Masontown, Pa.; Mrs. Rhoda Fike, of Piedmont, W. Va.; and a brother, Jesse C. Merrill, of Avilton.
Cumberland Evening Times, July 11, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 26, 2013

COLEMAN, Infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Hiram
 
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Coleman buried their youngest child Dec. 2nd.
[D.O.D. 2 December 1898]
22 December 1898; The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co., MD.
(Courtesy of Kim Hotchkiss)
Posted March 16, 2013

COLEMAN, Hiram S.
 
Frostburg, May 15 - Hiram S. Coleman, 91, retired farmer, died yesterday, 4 p.m. at Miners' Hospital, where he was admitted earlier in the day. Mr. Coleman, who made his home in recent years with his son, Gurney Coleman, 110 Bowery street, was a native of this section, where he had lived all his life. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren this city. He leaves five other sons, Calvin, Akron, O.; Freeman, Los Angeles, Calif.; Olen, Oakland, Calif.; Cecil, Berkley, Calif., and Louis Coleman, Frostburg, and one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Llewellyn, Gilmore. His wife, the former Martha Jane Broadwater, died a number of years ago. The body was taken to the Coleman residence, 110 Bowery street.
Evening Times, Cumberland, MD.; Saturday, May 15, 1943
(Courtesy of Kim Hotchkiss)
Posted March 16, 2013

COLEMAN, James P

James P Coleman, 74, of 709 Lincoln street, died this morning at Allegany Hospital, where he had been a patient since November 23.  He was the husband of the late Mrs Nellie Dorsey Coleman and was a former machinist.  Surviving are a son, John A Coleman, North Branch; two brothers, William J, North Branch and Joseph A, city; two sisters, Miss Margaret A Coleman and Mrs Mary E Finan, this city.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery.  The body will be taken to the home of his brother, Joseph A Coleman, 211 Davidson Street.  Mr Coleman was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Baltimore and Ohio Veterans Associations and of the International Association of Machinists.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, December 07, 1936 - pg 9, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 130262264
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 19, 2016

COLEMAN, John

John Coleman died Thursday at his home in Connellsville.  His wife preceded him in death five years ago.  Surviving are the following children: Mrs Rollie Broadwater, Grindstone and Mrs Beatrice McDonough, Uniontown.  There are two brothers, Joseph Coleman of Muse and Daniel of North Braddock, and seven grandchildren.  The funeral service will be held at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Podvia Funeral Home in Republic with Rev S M Adamson, pastor of the Republic Christian Church officiating.  Interment will be made in LaFayette Memorial Park.  NB: son of Thomas and Anna Margaret Dunn Colemen.
Connellsville Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa., November 17, 1945 - pg 2, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial # 138303268
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 10, 2015

COLEMAN, Joseph A.

Joseph A. Coleman, 77, of 211 Davidson Street, died last night in Allegany Hospital where he had been a patient ten days.  Mr. Coleman was born in Allegany county April 1, 1874, and was an employe of thee J. C. Orrick and Sons Company for over 45 years prior to his retirement in 1936.  Mr. Coleman was a  member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and of the Holy Name Society of the parish.  He was also a member of Cumberland Council 588, Knights of Columbus, and served as grand knight of the Council in 1927.  His wife, the former Miss Anna Decker, died in 1919. Survivors include two sons, Capt. Raymond F. Coleman, Catholic chaplain at Scott Air Force Base, and William J. Coleman, this city; two daughters, Miss Angela Coleman, at home, and Mrs. G. Walter Murray, LaVale, and a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Finan, who resided with him.  The body is at the residence. A requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a. m. at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 28, 1952 - pg 9, col 4
Find A Grave Memorial# 137893135
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 28, 2016

COLEMAN, Mrs. Josephine Eleanora Wempe

Cumberland - Josephine Eleanora "Dolly" Coleman, 85, of Cumberland, died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born Nov. 15, 1911, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph U. and Mary (Brinker) Wempe. She also was precded in death by her husband, William J. Coleman; and four brothers, Raymond, the Rev. Lawrence, Frederick, and Robert Wempe. Mrs. Coleman was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the church sodality and the Martha Group. She was also a member of the Secular Order of St. Francis. Surviving are two son, Joseph F. Coleman and wife Judith, Fair Play, and Richard M. Coleman and wife Peggy, Altoona, Pa.; one brother, Leo F. Wempe, Cumberland; two sisters, Mary L. Minke and Helen E. Wempe, both of Cumberland; five grandchildren, William S. Coleman and wife Angelica, Security, Colo.; J. Daniel Coleman, Elyria, Ohio; John W. Coleman, Cumberland; Joel L. Coleman, Louisville, Ken.; and Robert A. Coleman and wife Karen, Alexandria, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Danny, Michael, Chris, Michelle, and Matthew. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be conducted on Sunday at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Monday a 10 a.m. with the Rev. Milton A. Hipsley as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News (Allegany Co., MD); Saturday, 18 October 1997
~Genie
Posted July 19 2017

COLEMAN, Miss Margaret A.

Miss Margaret A Coleman, 79, of 812 Memorial Avenue, died yesterday in Allegany Hospital where she was admitted May 29th.  A native of Allegany County, she had resided on the Coleman Farm at North Branch for 65 years prior to moving to Cumberland.  Her parents were the late John and Mary A (Lawler) Coleman.  Miss Coleman was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Surviving are a brother, Joseph A Coleman and one sister, Mrs Mary A Finan, both of this city and several nieces and nephews, including John A Coleman with whom she lived.  The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where St Mary's Sodality will meet today at 7:30 to recite the rosary.  A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at St Mary's church and burial will take place in St Patrick's cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.,Sunday, July 1, 1951 - pg 31, col 6
Find A Grave Memorial# 163269946
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 28, 2016

COLEMAN, Mrs. Martha Susan Miller

LONACONING, Aug. 23 — Mrs Martha Susan (Miller) Coleman, 78 of Rockville, widow of August Coleman, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted Tuesday. She had been in ill health ten months.  Mrs. Coleman was born in Barton, a daughter of the late Christopher Columbus Miller and Jane (Warnlck) Miller, but moved to Lonaconing as a child and spent her entire life in this community.  Her husband, a miner, died about 16 years ago.  Surviving are five sons, Edward Coleman, Cumberland; Clinton Coleman, Lonaconing; Cecil Coleman, Omaha; Melvin Coleman, Detroit, and Aden Coleman, Denver; three daughters, Mrs. Leath Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Reed and Mrs. Ada Gardner, all of Lonaconing; five brothers, Thomas Miller, Frostburg; Edward Miller, Garrett, Pa., and Christopher C., Charles and Lloyd Miller, all of Lonaconing, and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Duvall, Baltimore, and Delphla Jones, Omaha.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Elizabeth) Reed, St. Mary's Terrace, with the Rev. John E. Stacks, pastor of the Lonaconing First Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, August 23, 1947 - pg 8, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 30, 2015

COLEMAN, Mrs. Mary Porter

CRESAPTOWN - Mary (Porter) Coleman, 61, of 12816 McKay Avenue, Cresaptown, died Sunday Feb. 28, 1993 at Frostburg Hospital. Born May 10, 1931 in Cresaptown, she was the daughter of the late J. Marshall Porter and Elizabeth (Jeffries) Porter. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Marshall Wesley Porter. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Cresaptown United Methodist Church, where she was secretary for 25 years. She also was a member of the adult fellowship of the church. Survivors include her husband, Charles Coleman; three sons, John Coleman and wife Delia Coleman, Cresaptown, Gary Coleman, home, Jeff Coleman and wife Kathy Coleman, Corriganville; one daughter, Rene Whittington, La Vale; two sisters, Betty Stewert, Cresaptown and Elaine Stouffer, Clear Spring; four grandchildren, Jim Coleman, Mary Jane Sackett, Angela Marie Coleman, John Marshall Coleman. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home by the Rev. Harold R. McClay Jr. Interment will be at Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bob Whittington Sr., Dave Porter, Dan Porter, Jim Stewert, Paul Cordial, and Charles Orndorff. Memorial contributions can be made to Cresaptown United Methodist Church.
The Cumberland Times News, March 1, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 16, 2012

COLEMAN, Mrs. Mary E. Humbertson

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Mary E. Coleman, 82, formerly of here, died Thursday in a nursing home in Long Beach, Cal. She had been ill for a year. Born in Frostburg June 5, 1884, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Amanda (Burton) Humbertson. Her husband, Edward Coleman, died in 1934. Mrs. Coleman is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Shrum, Long Beach, and a brother, Wiliam G. Humbertson, Cumberland. Services will be conducted tomorrow in Long Beach.
Sunday, 13 November 1966; The Cumberland Times
~Genie
Posted June 22, 2011

COLEMAN, Michael

MIDLAND — Michael Coleman, 80, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marion Winner, here, with whom he resided. Born in Midland, he was a son of the late John and Ellen (Miller) Coleman. His wife, Ann Freal, preceded him in death. Mr. Coleman was a retired employe of Hercules-ABL and a veteran of World War I. Surviving besides Mrs. Winner are two other daughters, Mrs. Betty Burkett, Hyndman, and Mrs. Norma Thomas, Madison, Ohio; a brother, Patrick Coleman, of here; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, Lonaconing, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Midland. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 7 p.m.
The Cumberland News, July 23, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLEMAN, Mrs. Michael
 
Mrs. Michael Coleman at Rest.
Mrs. Coleman, widow of the late Michael Coleman, died at her son's residence on Green street last night from an attack of the  grip, from which she has been suffering for the past three months.  The deceased was in the seventy-fifth year of her age and was well  known throughout the county. She leaves three children all married,  viz: Mrs. Robert Spiker, Mrs. William Baker and Mr. William F.  Coleman, the well known brakeman on the passenger train of the  George's Creek railroad, at whose residence she died. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. It has not yet been decided whether the remains will be  taken to church or not. The interment will be made in St. Patrick's  cemetery.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; January 17, 1894;  page 1.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 14, 2013

COLEMAN, Mrs. Nellie Dorsey

Funeral of Mrs. James P. Coleman
The body of Mrs. James P. Coleman, who died at her home in Pittsburgh Sunday night, Will arrive here on B: & O. train No. 16, at 6:05 Wednesday evening and will be taken to the home her brother-in-law, Charles E. Mullan, 214 Decatur street. The funeral will be held from St. Patrick's Church, Thursday morning, with burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, July 29, 1924 - pg 9, col 4
Find A Grave Memorial# 129635882
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 28, 2016

COLEMAN, Mrs. Nellie M. Chaney

FROSTBURG – Mrs. Nellie M. Coleman, 82, of 15 Hawthorne Drive, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been admitted on Thursday. She had been a patient at the Goodwill Mennonite Home in Grantsville for some time. Born in Avilton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Linnie (Layman) Chaney. Her husband, Gurney H. Coleman, preceded her in death. She was a charter member of the Frostburg Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Beulah C. Moody, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Olive A Metz, Salt lake City; a son, Dale Coleman, here; five brothers, Lee Chaney, Cresaptown, Earl Chaney, LaVale, and Ellis, Donald and Harry Chaney, all of here; four sisters, Mrs. Ann Durst, Uniontown, Pa., Mrs. Lulu Smiley, Chula Vista, Calif.; Mrs. Bertha Poleman, Star Route, Frostburg, and Mrs. Marguerette Blocher, here, and five grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Durst Funeral Home and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The family requests that expressions take the form of contributions to the building fund of God’s Ark of Safety, Frostburg. Services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Frostburg Church of the Brethren. The Rev. J. Richard Greene will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Garrett County. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
The Cumberland Times, 7-30-1977

COLEMAN, Mrs. Olive I. Yost

Mrs. Olive I. Coleman, 61, of 8 Oaklawn Ave., LaVale, died today at her home. A native of Grantsville, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Eliza (Saylor) Yost. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was a graduate of the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, a member of LaVale Baptist Church and Cumberland Chapter 56, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Patricia A. Butler, Sterling Park, Va.; two sons, J. Donald Coleman, at home, and David L. Coleman, Hagerstown; one sister, Mrs. Vena Beachy, Grantsville, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 14, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 21, 2011

COLEMAN, Mrs. Otho

WESTERNPORT, Westernport, Md., February 19 -Mr. Coleman, wife of Mr. Otho Coleman, of Vine street, died Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. Death was due to a complication of diseases. The deceased was about 57 years old.
Keyser Tribune, February 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 20, 2010

COLEMAN, Rebecca Workman
 
We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Rebecca Coleman, who died on the 15th inst. Mrs. Coleman was a member of the Brethren Church and was a true christian. She leaves four children, all young men and married. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
[D.O.D. 15 February 1886; Buried in Robeson Cemetery on Pea Ridge Road]
27 February 1886; The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co., MD.
(Courtesy of Kim Hotchkiss)
Posted March 16, 2013

COLEMAN, Robert

Lonaconing, May 22.—A requiem mass will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Catholic church here for Robert Coleman, of Lonaconing, who died Sunday morning in Cumberland.  The Rev. Edmond J. Fontaine, pastor, will be celebrant and interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Mr. Coleman Is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etta (Coleman) Savage, of Union street, Lonaconing, who has been a patient in a Cumberland hospital since last November.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.,Tuesday, May 22, 1945 - pg 2, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 26, 2015

COLEMAN, Mrs. Ruth E. Solomon

Services for Ruth E. Coleman will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Park Street Brethren Church, with Dr. Charles Munson and the Rev. Randy Saultz officiating. Burial will be in the Nova Cemetery. Friends may call at the Denbow-Primm Funeral Home beginning at 2  p.m. Sunday. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Sewing for World Relief Group at the Park Street church. Mrs. Coleman, 71, of 10 Delafield Ave., died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Samaritan Hospital after she became ill at her hme. She was born Jan. 11, 1922, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of LeRoy and Grace Marie Bryson Solomon. She had lived in the Ashland area for the past 33 years, moving to the area from Butler, Pa. Mrs. Coleman was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Park Street Brethren Church, where she participated in the Berean Sunday school class. She was also active in the Sewing for World Relief group at the church. Surviving are her husband, Sherwood C. Colman, whom she married April 14, 1962, one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Barbara) Twanlesky of Confluence, Pa.,; one stepdaughter, Janis Purrell of Toylors, S.C.; two sons, Larry D. Burd of Norfolk, Va., and Philip L. Burd of Ashland; two step-sons, John A. Coleman of Ashland, and Richard A. Coleman of Taylors, S.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Howard (Kathleen) Mack and Mrs. Anna Lindeman, both of Ashland, Mrs. Roger (Naomi) Higgs of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Lillian Speelman of Beaver Falls, Pa.; one brother, the Rev. Kenneth Solomon of Medellin, Colombia, South America; 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
24 June 1993; no source noted
FindAGrave Memorial #53041700
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted June 3, 2017

COLEMAN, William S.

After lingering; two years a helpless paralytic., William S. Coleman passed away last Tuesday night at his home on the outskirts of Lonaconing. Mr. Coleman was born in 1847 near what is known as the Old Mill above Midland.  He was the son of William Coleman who died many years ago.  William S owned and worked a farm on Dan's Mountain until about four years ago when he moved to Lonaconing.  He leaves his wife, one son, Robert, and two daughters, Mrs Leo McKenzie of Dan's Mountain and Mrs John Savage, who resides with her mother here.  He has one brother, John of Ocean.  The funeral will take place from St Mary's church Friday morning and interment will be made in Old Coney cemetery.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, December 22, 1910 - pg 3, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 26, 2015

COLFLEICH, Clarence

MEYERSDALE — Clarence Colfleich, 71, died at his home at Meyersdale. A son of the late George and Elizabeth Ringler Colfeich. he leaves one sister and five brothers, Mrs. James Adams of Berlin, John of Confluence, George of Ursina, Leonard of Indian Head, Harry of Addison and Charles of Somerset, R. D.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 29, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLFLESH, Charles Roy

Charles Roy Colflesh, 72, of Somerset, R. D. 6, died in Somerset Community Hospital. A native of Maryland and a son of George and Elizabeth Ringler Colflesh, he leaves these brothers and sister: John of Grantsville, Md., George of Ursina, Harry of Addison and Lynn and Mrs. Savilla Adams of Berlin.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 31, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLFLESH, Harry

Harry Colflesh, 82, of Rd. 1, Addison, Pa., died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Grantsville, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Ringler) Colflesh. His wife, Grace (Ringer) Colflesh, preceded him in death. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Wilma Holliday, Fort Hill, Pa.; Mrs. Bertha Kolbsleisch, Damascus; Mrs. Edna Brant, Boswell, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Ellen Rugg, Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Ruthe Hone, Burgettstown, Pa.; a son Clark Colflesh, Fort Hill; a sister, Mrs. Savilla Adams, Berlin, Pa.; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Humbert Funeral Home. Service Saturday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 31, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLFLESH, Homer

MEYERSDALE - Homer Colflesh, 71, of Grantsville RD 1, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Salisbury, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Gress) Colflesh. Surviving are his widow, Edith (Hampe) Colflesh; four sons - Homer Colflesh, Jr., Rockwood, Pa.; Daniel Colflesh, Somerset; Thomas Colflesh, Waynesboro; and Russell Colflesh, Friedens; 11 daughters - Mrs. Mary Yoder, Miss Joann Colflesh, Grantsville; Mrs. Florence Sutton, Mrs. Judy Short, Salisbury; Mrs. Yvonne Laffinger, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Bertha Shultz, here; Mrs. Joan Summers, Waynesboro; Mrs. Dorothy Sharp, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Loretta Byrnes, Frederick, Md.; Mrs. Connie Trenton, Mrs. Molly Swank, Friedens; three brothers - Charles Colflesh, Berlin; Robert Chippeaux, Tampa, Fla.; and William Steinrich, Salisbury; three sisters - Mrs. Alice Whollery, Mather; Mrs. Mabel Platt, Crucible; and Mrs. Ruth Myers, Greensburg; 36 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Nelson Leaman, Rev. Elam Bender, and Rev. Ivan Maust will officiate. Interment will be in Patty Town Cemetery, RD, Confluence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLFLESH, Leonard

Leonard Colflesh, 82, of Connellsville, R. D. 2. Breakneck, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Colflesh. He was born in Oakland, Md., May 14, 1887, a son of the late George and Elizabeth Ringer Colflesh. He was a retired timber worker. Surviving are three sons, Walter of Mount Pleasant, Albert of Connellsville, and John of Joppa, Md., a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Providence of Glendale, Calif., a stepson, Harry Linderman, of Cumberland, Md., 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a brother Harry of Addison and George of Ursina, and a sister Sevilla, of Berlin. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolly in 1964, a son Russell in 1967, and a son Raymond in 1950.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 15, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COLGAN, Mrs. Catherine Brady

Frostburg, Md; April 14 - Mrs Catherine Colgan, 52 years old, died at 12 o'clock at her home, 99 Mt Pleasant Street, following an illness of two years. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Colgan, three sons: DeSales, Raymond and Leo Colgan and one daughter, Miss Mary Colgan. Her husband and son, DeSales, who are employed in Detroit, were summoned here by her serious illness. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Frank Brady, Frostburg; Michael Brady, Colorado Springs; Peter Brady, Detroit and Mrs Julia Hellane and Mrs Maggie Kelly, Hagerstown and Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart Convent, Sidney, Nebraska. Mrs Colgan was a member of St. Michael's Catholic church.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, April 14, 1924 - pg p, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 17, 2011

COLGAN, James John

James J. Colgan, 68, of Holmes, Ridley Township, a retired janitorial business owner, died July 6, 2003 at Springfield Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Holmes for 38 years. He was a former resident of the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Self-employed, he owned J & M Janitorial Services for three years, retiring in 1989. He was a driver/salesman for Pepsi Bottling Co., and also worked for Abbotts Dairies. He was a family man who enjoyed sports. He was the son of the late Raymond P. and Mary O'Dea Colgan and the brother of the late Raymond Colgan, Robert Colgan and Joan Mumma. Survivors: wife of 42 years, Virginia R. (Snyder) Colgan; sons, James J. Colgan Jr. and Eric C. Colgan, both of Holmes, and Mark J. Colgan and David S. Colgan , both of Clifton Heights; sisters, Rose Papa of Broomall and Mary Louise Gavin of Maryland; and seven grandchildren.
July 7, 2003; Delaware County Daily Times
Posted September 19, 2020

COLGAN, Thomas

Frostburg, Dec. 9—Thomas Colgan, 70, retired coal miner, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Mt. Pleasant street, after being in ill health several months. He leaves a daughter, Miss Mary Colgan and a son, DeSales Colgan. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, December 9, 1937 - pg 13, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 17, 2011
 
COLGAN, Thomas

Thomas Colgan Rites
Frostburg, Dec. 11—Funeral services for Thomas Colgan, 70. who died Wednesday at his home on Mount Pleasant street, were held this morning from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Rev. Dominic A Bonomo, assistant pastor, celebrant of requiem low mass, delivered the funeral sermon. The pallbearers were Emmett Conlon, Joseph Brady, Oscar Huber, Thomas Gunter, Michael Conlon and Thomas Higgins. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, December 12, 1937 - pg 19, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 17, 2011

COLLINS, Miss C. Pearl

Miss C. Pearl Collins, daughter of Edward and Hannah Collins, died this morning after a lingering illness at her home on Painter street, South Connellsville, aged 22 years. The funeral services will be conducted from her late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. McLaughlin of South Connellsville will have charge of the services. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 23, 2017

COLLINS, Catherine Morgan

(Lonaconing) Catherine Morgan Collins - Yesterday morning all that is mortal of Catherine Morgan Collins was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Westernport. Mrs. Collins died at her home at Rhee'sStation last Sunday. She was the widow of Dennis Collins, who died about four years ago. Deceased was born near Martinsburg, Va, March 17, 1844, and was married at Mt Savage 46 years ago. Afterwards the Collins family moved to Barton, where they lived several years and later moved to Franklin Hill, where they have live many years. Mrs. Collins leaves these sons: Daniel, William, Thomas, Joseph and Dennis. Her surviving daughters are Mrs. James Pressly, Prescott, Arizona; Mrs. Joseph Shaffer, Cumberland, Mrs. Charles McDade, Westernport. Her sisters are Mrs. Michael Dailey, Mrs. Samuel Vance, of Franklin; Mrs. Margaret Tippen and Mrs. Ann Tippen of Borden Shaft, and one brother, Thomas Morgan of Franklin. Six nephews of the deceased acted as pallbearers: Lloyd, Thomas and Patrick Dailey, of Franklin; Frank, Harry and Grover Tippen of Borden Shaft. The flower-bearers were Wm and Joseph Vance. Those who attended the funeral from other places were: Patrick O'Connor, Mt. Savage; Michael McDade of Frostburg; Mrs. Patrick O'Donnell, Cumberland, Mrs. Mooney of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nolan, Mrs and Mrs. Daniel Nolan, Misses Lizzie and Mary Nolan, Lonaconing; Mr and Mrs. Thomas Winters, Miss Clara Tippen. Charles Watson, all of Borden Shaft; Miss Maggie McGuire of Frostburg; Mrs. Margaret Collins and children and Edward Vine of Bloomington, and John Gannon of Barton. St. Peter's Church was filled with the relatives and friends of the deceased. Father Gallagher said a solemn requiem mass, assisted by the choir, and Miss Bernadette Bell, the soloist sang two selections. She had remarkable memory and remembered well when the first steel rails used in the United States were made in Mt. Savage.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD  - March 24, 1909
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 26, 2009

COLLINS, Charles Edward, Jr.
 
Charles Edward Collins, Jr., 32, of 415 Highland Ave., died this morning in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient for two and one-half weeks. He was born August 8, 1938, in Connellsville, a son of the late Charles E. and Geraldine B. Evans Collins. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and was a veteran of service with the U.S. Navy. He had been employed as an ambulance driver by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Catherine Darby Collins; three sons, Edward Allen, Mark Douglas and Ronald Eric, at home; three daughters, Charlene, Marlene, and Deborah, at home; three brothers, Robert D. of Tampa, Fla., David L. of Oakmont, and Kevin Scott Stewart of Connellsville.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 23, 2017

COLLINS, Dennis

"Dennis Collins, 76, of Irwin, Pa., a former resident of Westernport, died Monday in Passavent Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient three weeks. The body is at the Hafer Funeral home, Cumberland. A requiem high mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. in SS Peter and Paul Catholic church, Cumberland. Burial will be in the parish cemetery there. Mr. Collins, a son of the late Dennis and Catherine (Morgan) Collins, was born in Westernport but had resided in Irwin for the past 50 years. A retired coal miner, he was also the brother of the late Thomas F. Collins, of Westernport, whom he visited each summer. Including among the survivors are his wife, Mrs. Genevieve (Michaels) Collins, a son, Charles S. Collins, of Irwin, two sisters, Mrs. Agnes McHugh and Mrs. Clara McDade, both of Cumberland, and a grandson, Dennis Collins, at Irwin. Thomas A. Collins and Mrs. Madeleine Elliott, both of Westernport, will attend the funeral of their uncle, tomorrow in Cumberland."
"Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Thu 12 May 1960
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 21, 2009

COLLINS, Dennis

Dennis Collins, 76, of 501 Tenth Street, Irwin, Pa., died Monday in Passavent Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient three weeks. Mr. Collins was born in Westernport, and had resided in Irwin the past 50 years. A retired coal miner, he was a son of the late Dennis and Catherine (Morgan) Collins. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church there, the Holy Name Society, and the United Mine Workers. He also was a charter member of the Immaculon Club. Surviving are his widow, Genevieve (Michaels) Collins; a son, Charles S. Collins, Irwin; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes McHugh and Mrs. Clara McDade, both of this city, and a grandson, Dennis Collins, Irwin. The body will be returned to the Hafer Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 18, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 28, 2012

COLLINS, Mrs. Edna B. Reams
 
OAKLAND - Mrs. Edna B. Collins, 70, of 2603 South Eight Street, Arlington, Va., formerly of Oakland, died Sunday in Arlington Hospital. Born April 12, 1907, in Swallow Falls, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Phila B. (Lewis) Reams. Mrs. Collins was a member of Pine Grove Church of the Brethren and Ladies Auxillary of VFW Post 6730, Sebring, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Frank E. Collins; two daughters, Mrs. Freda L. McNemar and Mrs. Betty J. Rounds, both of Alliance, Ohio; one son, Junior Cross, Alliance, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Eva O’Haver, Swallow Falls; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in Pine Grove Church tomorrow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Tuesday, July 12, 1977; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 3, 2014

COLLINS, Edward
 
Edward Collins, 11 months and seven days past his 71st year, died Monday evening at 6 o'clock at his home in Pittsburg street, South Connellsville, of pneumonia. Until eight years ago when he retired, Mr. Collins had been for 18 years watchman at the plant of the Capstan Glass Company and its predecessor, Ripley & Company. Before that time, he was employed as a carpenter. He was born at Weirton, W. Va., March 3, 1850, and came to what is now South Connellsville when about 13 years old with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collins. He married Miss Hannah Brierly of South Connellsville, who survives with the following children: George Collins and Mrs. W.H. Baer, Connellsville; Mrs. Eva Tissue, Uniontown; Frank Collins, at home. He was the last of a family of eight children born to his parents. He was a member of the church of the Evangelical Association.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 23, 2017

COLLINS, Mrs Ellen Carey
 
Mrs William Collins, before her marriage Miss Ellen Carey, died last evening at her home in Franklin, W Va(sic).  She is survived by six children, three brothers of Jersey City and one brother of Westernport, Md.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, May 13, 1912 - pg 12, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 9, 2024

COLLINS, Mrs. Florence Brooks
 
Florence B., Collins, 95 of LaVale, MD, died May 1, 2002 in Cumberland, MD. Born December 24, 1906 in Haddon Heights, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Florence May (Bell) Brooks. Her husband, Judson S. Collins, preceded her in death. A son, Judson S. Collins, Jr. of LaVale, MD, and a daughter, Barbara L. Morozowski of Sebestian, FL, survive her. Also, she leaves by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted at Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Friday, May 3, 2002. Arrangements were under the care of Hafer Funeral Service, PA, 1302 National Hwy, and LaVale, MD 21502. Inurnment will be in Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, New York.
May 1, 2002; Hafer Funeral Services, LaVale, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 13, 2014

COLLINS, Frank A.

Frank A. Collins, 81, of 1637 Pittsburg St., South Connellsville, died Thursday in his home after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 26, 1883, at South Connellsville, a son of the late Edward and Hannah Brierly Collins, and had been a life-long resident of South Connellsville. He was a retired mechanic's helper of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, retiring in 1948, and also had been in the real estate business in South Connellsville. He was a member of the First EUB Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Collins Tishue of South Connellsville, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will be at the Brocks funeral home after 7 p.m. today. The funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Lester Crum and the Rev. George W. Collins, nephew of the deceased, officiating. Interment will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 23, 2017

COLLINS, George W.

George W. Collins, 71, a former resident of Connellsville, died Friday afternoon at his home in Lorain, Ohio. He was born Jan. 28, 1886, at South Connellsville, a son of the late Edward and Hannah Brierly Collins, and had resided here until moving to Lorain about two years ago. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Protected Home Circle. Surviving are three children, George of Alverton, Mrs. James Schomer of Lorain, and Mrs. Allan McFadden of Columbus, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Frank Collins of South Connellsville, and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Tissue of South Connellsville. The body will be at the Munk Funeral Home in East Fairview Ave. The funeral service will be held there at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon with the Rev. William C. Thompson officiating. Interment will be in the Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 23, 2017

COLLINS, Gerald Ray

SPRING HILL. Fla. — Gerald R. “Jerry ” Collins, 73, of Timber Pines, Spring Hill. Fla., formerly of Ridgeley, W. Va., and Harrisburg, Pa., died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1997, at Columbia Regional Medical Center, Oak Hill Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Spring Hill Chapel, U.S. Route 19, with the Rev. Ron Daniels officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Florida National Cemetery.
Published Friday, November 14, 1997 in THE CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 6-A, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 11, 2017

COLLINS, Mrs. Hannah F.  Brierly

Hannah F. Collins, 93 years and one month old, widow of Edward Collins,died at her home 421 Pittsburg Street, South Connellsville at 12:50 o'clock this morning. She was born March 28, 1854 a daughter of Frank and Ellen Pierce Brierly. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethern Church of South Connellsville. Survivors include the following. Daughters Mrs Ella Baer, Connellsville, Mrs Evelyn Tishue, South Connellsville,Mrs A.C.Brown, Mill Run: and sons,Frank Collins,South Connellsville, and George of this city, Mrs Elizabeth Garlick and Edward Brierly, all of South Connellsville There are 10 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
Connellsville Courier (PA); April 28, 1947
Findagrave Memorial #69156208
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly)
Posted February 11, 2017

COLLINS, Jamie Lee

Jamie Lee Collins, age 31, of Baxter, KY, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at Lee County Community Hospital, due to injuries sustained in a work-related accident. He was employed as a driver by J & K Transportation. Jamie enjoyed racing Mustangs and UT Sports. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Elhannon and Polly Collins and Frank and Luverna (Bill) Branson. Survivors include his wife, Shaunda Collins, of Baxter; one son, Peyton Collins, of Baxter; his father, Lonnie Collins Sr., and his mother, Sheila Collins, of Baxter; one brother, Lonnie Collins, Jr. and wife Mariea, of Baxter; three nieces, Kimber Collins and Shayla Collins, of Baxter, and Shyla Blevins, of Loyall, KY; two nephews, Trent and Cooper Blevins, of Loyall; mother-in-law, Mary Wilder and husband Bill of Jonesville, VA; and sister-in-law, Shannon Elliott and husband Steve, of Loyall. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives also survive. Visitation after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at the Church of the Living God, Baxter, and will continue until the funeral hour on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Darrell Turner, Rev. Anthony Noe, and Rev. Terry Branson officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Keith, KY, with friends serving as pallbearers.
[d.o.d. Monday, December 10, 2012; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28. 2017

COLLINS, John

Collins - At his home in Bloomington, on last Saturday after a short illness, John Collins, aged 43 years. The deceased was a prominent Democratic politician of District No 4.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, Md - November 15, 1900 - Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, Md
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2010

COLLINS, John

Mr. John Collins, of Bloomington, died Friday night, Nov. 9, 1900. Mr. Collins was a prominent citizen and for a number of years had taken an active part in the politics of Garrett county as a Democrat. He voted on election day, and, not feeling well, left the polls early, went home, went to bed and gradually grew worse until he died. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from St. Peter's Catholic church, Westernport, and was very largely attended. Quite a number of people came up from Cumberland and Lonaconing and other points. Rev. Thos. K. Lyons officiated. The deceased leaves a wife, who is very ill and was unable to attend the funeral, and two children.
The Herald; Piedmont, Mineral Co, West Virginia, - Friday, November 16, 1900
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2010

COLLINS, John William
 
COLLEGE PARK-Services for John William Collins, 66, formerly of Westernport, who died Tuesday at his home were held Saturday in the Catholic Church here.  Burial was at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A native of Franklin, he was the son of the late William and Ellen (Carey) Collins and had been employed as a pipefitter at the University of Maryland since leaving Westernport eight years ago.  He. is survived by his wife, Mrs. Agnes (Hutchison) Collins; four sons, William Collins; Pottstown, Pa.; Thomas Collins, here; Joseph Collins, Royerstown, Pa. and Robert Collins, Rochester, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs  Catherine Cook, Rockville; two brothers, James Collins. Washington; and Thomas Collins; Keyser, W. Va. and 16 grandchildren.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, February 15, 1966 - pg 7, col 4.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 26, 2013

COLLINS, Joseph

Death of Joseph Collins.
Mr. Joseph Collins, aged 35, died his home this morning at 3 o'clock. He is survived by his sister, Miss Agnes Collins. Funeral will take place Monday morning at 9:30 from the late residence. Interment will be in the Westernport cemetery. Mr. Collins was widely known throughout the county.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - August 19, 1911 - pg 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2010

COLLINS, Katherine Lambertson
 
CAPE CHARLES - Katherine Lambertson Collins, 105, died March 19, 2010 in her residence. Born in Cape Charles, she was a lifelong resident and the ninth of 10 children. She was the retired former owner and operator of Collins Hardware and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Katherine was the widow of Elwood Brantley Collins. She was predeceased by her mother, Bertha Duer and father, William Henry Lambertson. She is survived by a daughter, Jean Katherine Collins of the home, Cape Charles; four nieces, Beatrice L. Ashby, Gloria L. Santacrose, Catherine D. Doughty and Anne L. Smith; one nephew, Luther Travis; many great-nieces and -nephews; many great-great-nieces and -nephews. The family acknowledges with grateful appreciation the devotion of her caregivers. A graveside service will be Monday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Cape Charles Cemetery with the Rev. Elizabeth Lutz presiding. Fox & James Funeral Home, Eastville, Va., is in charge. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church c/o Ida Mae Robins, 23089 Carr Lane, Cape Charles, VA 23310.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on March 21, 2010
(Courtesy of Theresa Burba)
Posted April 21, 2012

COLLINS, Mrs. Lula L. Darr

Mrs. Lula (Darr) Collins, 81, of 101 South Railroad Street, Palmyra, Pa., died Monday at her home. Born in Cumberland on June 17, 1905, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Fairy (Crawford) Darr. A member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra, she was employed as a shoe salesperson in the Cumberland and Baltimore area for many years. Surviving are one son, Gerald R. Collins, Harrisburg, Pa.; one brother, Leo Darr, Cumberland, and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at the Bethany United Methodist Church, South Railroad and Cherry streets, Palmyra, Wednesday at 1 p.m. by Pastor Gary L. Nicholson. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra, Pa. 17078.
Published Wednesday, December 10, 1986 in THE CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 11, col. 5.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 11, 2017

COLLINS, Mrs Margaret Susan Llewellyn

Mrs. Margaret Susan Collins, 70, wife of John H. Collins, Pinto, died late last night at Allegany Hospital where she had been a patient since Sunday. Born in Rawlings, Mrs. Collins was a daughter of the late Elijah Hoffman and Marion (Berry) Llewellyn. She held membership in Pinto Mennonite Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children: Hoffman, Wesley and Willard Collins, Pinto; Miss Edna Collins, at home, and George Collins, Augusta, W. Va.; three brothers, Robert Llewellyn, Frostburg; Wesley Llewellyn, Bedford Pa., and William Loar, Lonaconing; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Knieriem and Mrs. Rose Lemmert, Frostburg; Mrs. Mae Penman, Washington; and Mrs. Doc Flanagan, Keyser, W. Va.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 5, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 28, 2009

COLLINS, Miss Mary

Miss Mary Catherine Collins, of 117 Hanover Street, died yesterday (Tuesday, October 21, 1958) in Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted on Thursday. She was 93. She was a daughter of the late Dennis and Catherine (Morgan) Collins. Miss Collins was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Sodality. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Agnes McHugh, with whom she lived; Mrs. Clara McDade, city; two brothers, Thomas Collins, Westernport; Dennis Collins, Irwin. Pa. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p. m. The family requests flowers be omitted. A requiem mass will be celebrated on Friday (October 24, 1958) at 9 a. m. in St. Patrick's Church with interment in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - October 22, 1958 - pg 18, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2010

COLLINS, Patrick

Mr. Patrick Collins of this place, who was ill for the past year, died at his home on Savage Mountain, here last night.  Mr. Collins was 63 years of age and was a good citizen and was known here and across the mountain. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Earl Poorbaugh and Mrs. Chas. Dickie. Funeral services from St. Patrick's Church, Saturday, 9:30 a. m.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, September 20, 1912 - pg 8, col 4.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 30, 2010

COLLINS, Thomas F.

WESTERNPORT — Thomas F. Collins Sr.[sic] 83, 249 Main Street Extended, died yesterday morning at his home. A son of the late Dennis and Catherine (Morgan) Collins, he was born on Franklin Hill in Garrett County. He spent his early youth working for the Davis Coal and Coke Company and the Consolidated Coal Company. In later years he was associated with the late James Ward in a liquor store. After the death of the latter, Mr. Collins re-established the business with his brother-in-law, Charles McDade. At one time Mr. Collins was an agent for out of town realtors and was interested in civic interests of advancement. His wife, Mrs. Playgie Maryan Collins, preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Thomas A. Collins, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Madeleine C. Elliott, of here; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes McHugh and Mrs. Clara McDade, both of Cumberland; a brother, Dennis Collins, Irwin, Pa., and two grandchildren, R. Thomas Elliott and Mary Ann Collins. A requiem mass will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church and burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Cumberland. The pallbearers will be nephews. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. The Rosary will be recited tomorrow at 7:30 p. m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 20, 1959 - pg 16, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2010

COLLINS, Thomas Aloysious
 
WESTERNPORT — Thomas Aloysious Collins, 52, of 249 Main Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he was taken after being stricken while at work at the Celanese Fibers Company.  Born in Westernport, he was a son of, the late Thomas F. and Playgie (Morgan) Collins. He was employed as a machinist's helper at the textile plant and was a veteran of World War II.  A member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, he was also a member of Knights of Columbus 685; Chief Justice Taney Assembly Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus, LOOM 1120, Piedmont, of which he was prelate, Victory Post. 155 American Legion and was past Sachem of Black Hawk Tribe Red Men 131.  Surviving are his widow, Aldeda (Warnick) Collins; a daughter, Mary Ann Collins, College Park, and a sister, Mrs. J Raymond Elliott, Westernport.  The body is at the Boal  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.  Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St Pete's church and burial will follow in the parish cemetery.  
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 21, 1969 - pg 5, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 12, 2013

COLLINS, William, Sr.

Tri-Towns, May 7, 1931
Funeral of William Collins, Sr.
The funeral services of William Collins, Sr., aged 70 years, father of William Collins, Jr., and James Collins, both of Westernport, who died Friday (May 1, 1931) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Welsh, 221 Cecilia street, Cumberland, were held from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport, Monday morning (May 4, 1931), with interment in St. Peter's cemetery. Requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Soucy and Rev. P. J. Morahan of Keyser, attended in the sanctuary. The pallbearers were T. A. Welsh, John Healy. M. J. McGuire, John Griffin, Charles W. Getty and William Qulnn. Among those who attended the services were Dennis Collins, Irwln, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDade, Miss Molly Collins, Mrs. Margaret Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bowers, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin O'Brien, all of Cumberland; Daniel Collins, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Thomas Lee, Frostburg; Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy, Mr. and Mrs.. Thomas Melody, Mr. and Mrs. John Dorsey, John Gilmore, Frank Naugnton and Miss Catherine Quinn of Keyser.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - May 7, 1931 (Thursday) - pg 18, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2010

COLLINS, Willard Llewellyn
 
PINTO - Willard Llewellyn Collins, 80, of Route 6, Pinto, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1992 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Oct. 17, 1912 in Pinto, he was the son of the late John Collins and Susie (Llewellyn) Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Mr. Collins was a retired carpenter and a member of the First Wesleyan Church, Cresaptown. Survivors include his wife, Thelma (Ward) Collins; one son, John Edward Collins, and wife, Lila, Harrisonburg, Va.; one sister, Edna Umstead, Short Gap, W.Va., and one granddaughter, Nancy Collins, Harrisonburg. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no visitation on Sunday. Services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the Pinto Mennonite Church by the Rev. Roy Bender, the Rev. Mark Parker and the Rev. David Paul. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pinto Mennonite Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Twain Lowery, Howard Frankenberry, Steve Frankenberry, Tom Funkhouser, Harry Copeland and Norman Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Davis, Earl Paul, Wilson Altizer and Alonzo Hinkle. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Gideons International.
Cumberland Times-News, December 26, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 31,. 2014

COLMER, John

"Funeral services for John Colmer, 85, who died Saturday at his farm home on Dan's Mountain near Barton, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, with the Rev. J. L. Moore, Methodist minister of Barton, officiating. Interment was in the Llewellyn Cemetery on Dan's Mountain. Pallbearers were: Reuben Broadwater, Elmer Broadwater, Paul Colmer, Clifton Broadwater, Russell Smith and Clarence Clark. A native of Garrett County, Mr. Colmer had operated a farm on Dan's Mountain for over fifty years. He was the last of his family. Several nieces and nephews survive."
"Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Thursday 9 Jul 1942
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 9, 2009

COLMER, Mrs. Mae Blanche Timney

LONACONING - Mrs. Mae B. Colmer, 70, died Thursday at University Hospital, Baltimore. A native of Moscow, she was a daughter of the late William and Della (Fairgrieve) Timney Surviving are her husband, Gilbert Colmer; a son, Carl Thomas, here; two stepsons, Edward Colmer, Nikep, and John Colmer, Frostburg; a step-daughter, Mrs. Harry Warnick, Gilmore; a sister, Mrs. Lola Dare, here; two grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, Detmold Street. Rev. W. W. Martin will officiate and interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at noon Monday.
Published Saturday, April 14, 1973 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 26, 2015

COLMER, Mrs. Rebecca Jane Hutzel

SALISBURY, Pa. - Mrs. Rebecca Jane Colmer, 82, widow of Noah B. Colmer, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. A former resident of Garrett County, she had made her home with a son, Earl Colmer, in Short Gap, W. Va., for more than a year. She was born in Accident, Md., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hutzel. Twice married, she is survived by two other sons, Walter Teets, Springs, Pa., and Elmer Colmer, Turtle Creek, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Mayhew, Franklin, Md.; four brothers, Joseph Hutzel, Boynton, Pa.; Charles, Hutzel, Windber, Pa., Edward Hutzel, Bethel Park, Pa., and Christopher Hutzel, Somerset, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Hanft, Grantsville, and Mrs. Lizzie Broadwater, Salisbury; 22 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Thomas Funeral Home here. Rev. David Fetter will officiate and burial will be in Salisbury IOOF Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 24, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

COMBS, Mrs. Mildred Louise Raley, nee Grant

Mrs. Mildred Louise Combs, 75, of Booth Towers, died Wednesday at Baltimore County General Hospital in Randallstown. Born in Cresaptown June 12, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Charles R. Grant and Eva (Burke) Grant. Mrs. Combs was a member of Central Assembly of God Church. Her husband was the late Roy A. Combs Sr. Surviving are three sons, Tom Raley, Bowling Green; Robert Raley, Baltimore; Melvin Raley, Pinellas Park, Fla.; four stepsons, Roy A. Combs Jr., Levittown, Pa.; John Combs, LaVale; James Combs, Cumberland; Richard Combs, Gambrills; two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Stone, Brunswick; Mrs. Pansy Young, Baltimore; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Betty Goggin, Baltimore; Mary Jack Combs, Weirton, W.Va.; Mrs. Patricia Miller, Hagerstown; Mrs. Dorothy Walton, Cumberland; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 19 step-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Robert Grant, Cumberland; four sisters, Mrs. Amelia Clayton and Mrs. Pauline Flanagan, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. Dorothy Shimer, Eckhart; Mrs. Verna Moon, LaVale. Friends will be received at the Leasure-Stein Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Friday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Gary J . Butler. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Baltimore Pike.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 6, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 6, 2012

COMBS, Theodore Robert

Theodore Robert "Peanie" Combs, 92, of 83 ½ Ashfield St, Piedmont, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home. Born September 12, 1919 in Piedmont, he was the son of the late Howard C. Combs Sr. and the late Emma C. Combs. He was also preceded in death by his long time companion, Geraldine Magruder, extended family members, Gary and Robbie Shingler, a sister, Alice Riley, and two brothers, Howard and Paul Combs. Mr. Combs was a United States Army Veteran, having served during World War II. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Westernport, MD. Mr. Combs was a lifetime member of Kelly Mansfield Post #52 American Legion, Piedmont, a lifetime member of Tri-Towns Fire Company #1 Company 24, where he served in various capacities including numerous years as Chief.  He leaves behind a special companion, Betty Jo Fazenbaker of Piedmont, his extended family, Martha Shingler of Westernport, George Shingler and wife Nancy of Westernport, MD, John Shingler and wife Gail of Westernport, MD, Harold Shingler of Westernport, MD, and Jerry Lynn Critchley and husband Bryan of Beckley, nephew W.M. (Pat) Riley and wife Chris of Sault Sainte Marie, MI and all of their children. Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, MD, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Diane May officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD, with full military honors accorded at graveside.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, March 31, 2012
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 19, 2015

COMBS, William Lindbergh Byrd
 
Lewisville, NC William "Lindy" Lindbergh Byrd Combs, 85, formerly of Cumberland, passed Away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. Born May 23, 1927 in Cumberland, Mr. Combs was the son of the late Frank Brown Combs and Pearl Leata (Lyons) Combs.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Combs, January 23, 2004; and a stepson Kenneth Riley. Mr. Combs was a retired United States Army and Air Force veteran having served in World War II.  He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the World War II Army of Occupation- Germany Medal, and the Air Force Longevity Ribbon.  He was the company clerk at the Nuremburg Trials in Germany.  Mr. Combs was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Fort Washington Chapter of Disabled American Veterans.  Prior to his military service, Mr. Combs was a painter/paper hanger contractor. Mr. Combs is survived by his sons, David M. Combs, Hagerstown, and Matthew C. Combs and his wife, Melissa, Lewisville; his stepsons, Royce Riley and Terry "Evel" Riley and his special friend, Carol Yonker, all of Cumberland; his sister Betty Sprinkel, Baltimore; and his grandchildren Christie Combs, Lewisville, Stacey Currie and husband, Jimmy, Fayetteville, NC, Amy Combs, Winston-Salem, NC, Rebecka Adams, Shayne Combs, and Dustin Combs, all of Hagerstown. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 11:30 am with the Rev. Edward C. Chapman, officiating. Interment will be in the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap.  Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard.
Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, Maryland, Tuesday, June 5, 2012
(Courtesy of Matt Combs)
Posted July 19, 2012

COMBS, William S.

William S. Combs, aged 65 years, retired railway express messenger of Orleans Cross Roads, W.Va., and formerly of 416 Park Street, this city, died last night at Allegany Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. He is survived by one brother, Frank D. COMBS, Eastern Avenue, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl L. STEWART, Williams Road. His wife Hattie C. COMBS, died last October. He was a son of the late John S. COMBS, who was employed by The Evening Times a number of years ago, as a printer. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Parks Funeral Home, Paw Paw.
Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, 14 January 1933
(Courtesy of John Keyes/transcribed by Genie)
Posted September 22, 2012

COMEAU, Jesse Robert

Jesse Robert Comeau, 48, of 202 Greene St, Westernport, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born March 24, 1958 in Edgewood, he was the son of Robert Joseph Comeau of Edgewood, and the late Mary Mageline (Taylor) Comeau. Mr. Comeau was a retired electrician, having worked in Dundalk. He was also formerly employed with Quebacoi Printing Co, of Glen Burnie. He enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, and computers. In addition to his father, Robert Joseph Comeau, he leaves behind his wife, Ellen (Doman) Comeau of Westernport, a daughter, Erin Comeau of Delaware, two step sons, Anthony Clayton Talbert and Steve J. Talbert both of Westernport, two step daughters, Rose Ellen Robertson and Eileen Faye Jenkins both of Westernport, one brother, John Franklin Comeau of Westernport, one sister, Betty Lou Mason of Riverside, and one granddaughter, Savannah Comeau. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Friday at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Steffan Carr officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - May 11, 2006.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 9, 2015

COMER, Mrs. Bridget Connors

The funeral of Mrs Bridget Comer, who died in her home in Barton last Saturday, took place from St Gabriel's Church Monday at 9:30 a.m.  Mrs Comer was 73 years old and a native of Mt Savage where she was married to Edward Comer.  She is survived by three sons and three daughters, all living in Barton except John of Frostburg.  Mrs Comer lived many years in Barton.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, November 23, 1911 - pg 8, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2014

COMER, Martin

Martin Comer Dies in Chicago ~ Left This County About Fifteen Years Ago
Barton, Md - Aug 30 - Word was received here yesterday of the death of Martin Comer in Chicago.  Martin left here about 15 years ago to try his fortune in the West.  He was about 35 years of age and a carpenter by trade.  He is survived by his brothers, Michael of Pittsburg and Dennis of Barton and three sisters, Mary, Agnes and Winnie, the latter in Philadelphia.  Deceased was the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Comer, the father long since dead.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, August 30, 1907 - pg 6, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2014

COMER, Miss Winifred

Barton - Miss Winifred E Comer, 87, a lifelong resident of here died yesterday in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, where she had been a patient two days.  A daughter of the late Edward and Bridget (O'Connor) Comer, she was born in Barton.  She retired in 1950 after operating Comer's Millinery Store in Barton.  She is the last surviving member of her family.  Several nieces and nephews survive.  The body is at the Boal Memorial Chapel where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  The rosary will be recited there today at 7:15 p.m.  Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St Gabriel's Church.  Interment in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland News: Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 1, 1967 - pg 13, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 27, 2014

COMP, John W.

Funeral services for John W. Comp, aged 68 years, who died at the home of his son, Harry Comp, Vine St., Westernport, Saturday, were held from the St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church South, Piedmont, Tuesday afternoon with interment in Philos Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Harry C.. March, Waynesboro, VA, a former pastor and Rev. R. B. Proctor, pastor. The I O O F Lodge of Bloomington had charge. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sweitzer, Mt. Lake Park; Adam A. Comp, Mr. and Mrs. Max George, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. John Tibbets and children, Bower, WV; George Comp, Altamont, MD; Mrs. Harriet Friend, Mr. and Mrs. Burr Saville, William Friend, Romney, WV; Mrs. and Mrs. George Baker, Mrs. R. Oats and son, George, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan High, Keyser.
Cumberland Evening Times Feb 19, 1931
(Courtesy of Patty Friend-Thompson)
Posted June 13, 2009

 
COMPTON, Mrs. Effie

Mrs. Effie Compton, 79, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Eversole, of Cumberland, Md., died early Tuesday morning at the hospital there after a lingering illness. Surviving besides Mrs. Eversole, is a son, Stanley Compton, of Markleton, and two other daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Crosby of Glencoe, and Mrs. Madeline Bittner, of Meyersdale R.D. 4; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. E. Mankamyer, pastor of the First E.U.B. Church, is a brother. The body will be at the Konhaus Funeral Home in Meyersdale until 1 o'clock Thursday. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock in the St. John's E.U.B. Church, White Oak, near Berlin. Interment will be in a cemetery at the church.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 30, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 1, 2009

COMPTON, Mrs. Eva Mildred Miller
 
Eva Mildred Compton, 102, of 708 Oak Dale Road, Salisbury, died July 21, 2002, at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born May 25, 1900, in Markleton, a daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Peters) Miller. Also preceded in death by her husband, Ward Compton and one son, Samuel Compton. Survived by two sons, John W. Compton and wife, Theresa, Meyersdale, and Jay L. Compton and wife Margaret Hostetler, Salisbury; one daughter, Glenda C. Shultz and husband, Roy, Meyersdale; one brother, Wayne MMiller; and two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Member of St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ and she was a homemaker. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the Newman Funeral Home Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Highway, Salisbury, where service will be at 11 am Wednesday, Rev. Bruce Ashlock officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery.
Daily American, July 21, 2002
(Courtesy of Lois Brode Walls)
Posted November 30, 2013

COMPTON, Guy

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY WV - Guy Compton died at his home in Elizabeth Colorado, last week. His wife was Miss Rose Jennings, of Weston, a niece of Wm. Stump, of Old Town, formerly of this county.  Review (Romney) of 28th
Keyser Tribune, June 7, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010

COMPTON, Jack

Winchester Va -  Jack Compton, who left a lumber camp near Franklin, Pendleton Co., W.Va., several days ago, intending to marry Miss Annie Lambert at Riverton that evening, was found dead in a ravine a short distance from the Lambert home. He is thought to have lost his way and died from the cold.
Keyser Tribune, January 10, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 12, 2010

COMPTON, Jack

PENDLETON COUNTY NEWS , Franklin, W. Va., Jan 6 -  On Friday last, while coming from Horton to Riverton, Jack Compton, formerly of Va., lost his way and was found frozen to death on Senaca about one and one-half miles from camp 4. He was coming to Riverton to marry Miss Nettie, daughter of Harvey Lambert.
Keyser Tribune, January 24, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 12, 2010

COMPTON, Mrs. Mary Jane Martin
 
CORRIGANVILLE Mary Jane Compton, 84, of Corriganville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 14, 1919, in Allegany County, she was the daughter of the late Bernard E. Martin and Julia Naomi (Lapp) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bradford Compton and her sister, Amelia Ringler. Mary Jane was a member of Saint Johns United Church of Christ, Corriganville. She was retired from Penn Mar Motors, worked at the Celanese Fibers Corporation of America, and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Mary Jane also tended bar at the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are her daughter, Janet (Compton) Waltman and her husband William A. Sr., Ellerslie; her sister, Opal Martin, Corriganville; two grandchildren, Christina (Waltman) Deter and husband Dave, Cumberland, and William Waltman Jr. and his wife Melissa, Hyndman, Pa.; five great-grandchildren, Brittany Waltman, Hannah Waltman, William Waltman III, Bryce Deter, and Bryanne Deter; and her niece, Linda (Ringler) Gillinov and her husband Ron, Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., (formerly Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A.), 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steve Craft officiating. Interment will be held at Greenmount Cemetery.
Wednesday, March 31, 2004, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2013

COMPTON, Samuel Benton
 
Samuel Benton Compton, 66, of Frederick, Md., and formerly of Somerset County, died  Aug. 13, 1995, at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore. Born April 12, 1929, in Meyersdale, Pa., he was the son of Eva (Miller) Compton, Salisbury, and the late Ward Compton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 34 years, the former Christina Petrillo, and two daughters, Melissa and Jennifer, and son-in-law John Duthie. He was the brother of Glenda Shutz and husband Roy, Meyersdale RD 4, John Compton and wife Theresa, Meyersdale, and Jay Compton, Salisbury. He is also survived by his aunt, Ethel Baker, his niece Kristin Compton and nephew Robert Shultz and many other relatives and friends. Mr Compton was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was Vice President of Business Development for Link Plus Corporation, Columbia, Md., and previously worked for Rockwell International and ITT Corporation. Mr. Compton was a Senior Member of the Association of National Advertisers, a member of AFCEA and was listed in Who's Who in the World, 1978-83; Who's Who in America, 1981-83; Who's Who in Finance and Industry, 1975-83; and Who's Who in Advertising, Second Edition. Sam was also an artist who specialized in oil painting and was known for his research in family genealogy and past work for the Somerset County Historical Society. Friends will be received from 1-5 and 7-9 pm Thursday at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, Md.  Services will be conducted at 11 am. Friday at St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ in the village of St. Paul, Pa., with the Rev. Lamar Bender officiating. Interment, St. Paul's Cemetery.
Daily American, August 15, 1995
(Courtesy of Lois Brode Walls)
Posted November 30, 2013

COMUNTZIS, N. J.

Funeral services for N. J. Comuntzis, formerly of this city, who died Friday at his apartment in the Masonic Temple, Fairmont, WV, after a brief illness, was held today. The body was buried temporarily in this country but it will be eventually taken back to Greece to rest beside the bodies of his ancestors. Mrs. Comuntzis will take her family back to Greece to reside and will take the body at that time. Up until ten o'clock Tuesday night, Mr. Comuntis was at his place of business in Fairmont and was then suffering from a pain in his ear. The next day he was taken much worse and physicians were summoned to his aid. He was said to have the influenza. Later meningitis developed and his condition became worse very rapidly. In an effort to relieve the severe pain in his head, minor operations were performed but they failed to help him. The deceased was aged 42 years. Mr. Comuntis was an honorable, upright citizen and a shrewd businessman and during his business career here, held the confidence of all with whom he had any dealings, says the Fairmont Times. He was born in Sparta, Greece, where his father, John Communtzis, aged 75 years, and two sisters and a brother reside. He came to the United State in the year 1891 and to Fairmont in the year 1904, opening a confectionary store on Main street. Later he opened a second and larger establishment on the corner of Main and Monroe Streets, Fairmont, still maintaining the former stand. He also owned a similar business at Morgantown and a few years ago disposed of similar stores in Cumberland and Clarksburg. He had acquired considerable property in Fairmont, several pieces, however, he had disposed of recently, his own residence on the Country Club Drive have been disposed of and the family had moved to the Temple apartments. Mr. Comuntizis is survived by his wife, who is also a native of Greece, having come to this country six years ago. A son and a daughter also survive and a brother, D. J. Comuntzis, who was associated with him in business. (The various spellings of the surname were transcribed as shown in the newspaper)
Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1919
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 6, 2009

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