GEARHART, Mrs. Sadie Younkin

Mrs. Sadie Younkin Gearhart, 71, a former resident of Meyersdale, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eli Shockey, at Dormont. She was born in Somerset county, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Younkin. Her husband, John W., died eight years ago. There are nine children, including Mrs. Bertha Henry of Connellsville, Homer of Cumberland, Md., William of Salisbury, Paul and Clyde of Meyersdale, Nelson with the Merchant Marine, Mrs. Mary Hook of Charleston, Mrs. Shockey and Mrs. Sarah Deal of McKeesport.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 9, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2011

GEARY, Clifford Wayne

Meyersdale, Dec. 13 - Clifford Wayne Geary, of Glencoe R.D.1, died Friday night at his home. He was born at Rockwood R.D.3, the son of Daniel and Thelma King Geary. He leaves his parents, six brothers, four sisters, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross King of Rockwood, and his paternal grandfather, Jonas Geary, of Scullton.
December 13, 1954, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

MT. SAVAGE — Wilbur C. Geary, 52, died suddenly yesterday at his home at Bald Knob. A lifelong resident of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late Joseph and Cora (Lewis) Geary. Mr. Geary was employed at Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and was a member of Mt. Savage Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Ruth (Baker) Geary; five children, Ronald, Charles, Margaret and Mary, all at home, and Pvt. Dale Geary, en route to Korea with the Army; two brothers, Herbert Geary, Quecreek, Pa., and Rev. Joseph P. Geary, Centerport, N. Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Pollock and Mrs. Lucille Miller, both of Mt. Savage. The body will be at the residence after 7 p. m. today. Services will be conducted on Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the Mt. Savage Methodist Church by Rev. William B. Harpold, pastor. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 24, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Emma A. Geatz of 619 North Centre Street, widow of George W. Geatz Sr., died yesterday at her residence after an illness of several months.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, June 12, 1967 - pg 8, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 24, 2012   
 
GEATZ, Mrs. Emma A. O'Neill
 
MRS. GEATZ RITES
A Requiem Mass for Mrs. Emma A. Geatz, 72, who died Sunday at her home, 619 North Centre Street, will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Angellatta, Robert Long, John Morrissey, Raymond Leidinger, James Rice, Charles Daum, Donald Shaffer and Joseph Kelley.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, June 14, 1967 - pg 14, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 24, 2012

GEATZ, George Peter

"George Peter Geatz, 66, former restaurant worker, 428 Cumberland street, died at his home this morning. Surviving are one son, Norman F. Geatz, a daughter, Miss Anna Catherine Geatz; a brother, William F. Geatz; two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Wallace and Mrs. Chester King. Funeral services will be conducted, Wednesday, at 9 a. m., at SS. Peter and Paul Church with interment in the church cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Mon 15 Nov 1937
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted February 23, 2013

"Mr. John Geatz died last night at the home on Cumberland Street, aged 67 years. He had been ill for one week and son Joseph had been summoned from Baltimore but arrived too late for his father to know him. He was born in Germany in 1832 and came to Cumberland about 40 years ago. He married Miss Kate Bernard 37 years ago and the following children resulted: Joseph B.; Katie B.; George P.; and Mary Geatz; all living except Katie. George is married to Miss Ritter and Mary to Mr. Theo Wallace. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Geatz married Katie Eileat and these children resulted: Johnnie, Maggie and Willie. He was a member of SS Peter & Paul and services will be Wednesday with interment in the SSPP Cemetery."
"The Cumberland Times" 27 Feb 1900
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 13, 2010

Name: Joseph Edward Geatz, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Joseph E. Geatz, Sr., and Alverna "Sam” (McIntosh) Geatz
DOB: Date not specified; Cumberland, MD
DOD: February 1, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Life Partner: Dr. Ralph LeBlanc
Predeceased by: parents
Survived by: daughter, Sarah Geatz McGreevy; sisters, Carol J. Leasure, Cumberland, MD; Joyce A. Melbourne, Kent Island, MD
Burial: None specified
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2014

Name: Norman F. Geatz, Jr., 78, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Norman F. "Cotton" Geatz, Sr. and Margaret (Elliott) Geatz
DOB: January 24, 1927, in Cumberland, MD
DOD: December 13, 2005, at Devlin Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, MD Military: U.S. Navy veteran of WW II, serving on the aircraft carrier, USS Randolph
Spouse: Mary Irene (Long) Geatz
Predeceased by: parents; brother, J. Philip Geatz
Survived by: wife; children, Shawn Coulehan and husband, "Rip,"; Norman Kyle Geatz and wife Audrey; Wendy Hannon and husband Chris; J. Tobin Geatz and wife Shawn; Adam P. Geatz; Liam Patrick Geatz and wife Stacey; brother, George E. Geatz; sisters, Jeanne Printy, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Margaret "Peg" Wilt, and Nancy Quinn
Burial: December 19, 2005, Maryland State Veterans’ Cemetery, Rocky Gap, MDSource: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2014

Benjamin F. Geiger, a former prominent citizen of Stoyestown, died on Tuesday last at his home in Latrobe, aged 64 years. Shortly before the war he removed to Iowa, and there enlisted as a soldier. He served with distinction until the close of the war, when he returned to Stoyestown. He was elected a Justice of the Peace in that town some years ago. The deceased is survived by his widow and seven children, and by three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Keim of Jenner; Mary, widow of the late Noah Barnett, of Stoyestown; and Mrs. Charles Wagner, of Buckstown - and two brothers, John, of Buckstown, and Thomas, of the State of Washington.
The Somerset Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1895
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, Mrs. Bertha Petenbrink

CONNELLSVILLE — Mrs. Bertha (Petenbrink) Geiger, 60, widow of James L. Geiger, died Tuesday at her home, 615 Trump Avenue. A native of Wellersburg, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Anna Marie (Everline) Petenbrink. Surviving are a son, Dr. James Geiger, Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Mershon, San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Miss Clara Petenbrink and Mrs. Martha Clark, both of Cumberland, and five grandchildren. The body is at the McCormick Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p. m at White Oak Church near Sand Patch by Rev. Emory Mankamyer and interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 21, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

GEIGER, Mrs. Catherine Nickle

Mrs. Catherine Geiger, 81, wife of Henry T. Geiger, Corriganville, died Wednesday at the Kyle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. A native of Corriganville, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nickle. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Oklen H. Geiger, Corriganville; three brothers, Conrad and Charles Nickle, Akron, Ohio; and Howard Nickle, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Kinser, Kyle Nursing Home, Lonaconing; and Mrs. Dorothy Beal, Corriganville; one grandson and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ by Rev. John Klindt. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 11, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010

Mrs. Christina (Bartholomal) Geiger, 81, died yesterday at her home in 1301 Sycamore Street, Connellsville, Pa. Mrs. Geiger was a native of Germany and was the widow of Henry Geiger. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Surviving are six children, Bernard Geiger and Miss Henrietta Geiger, both at home; Mrs. Charles Moffit, Greensburg, Pa.; William Geiger, Hazelwood, Pa., and Lawrence and Charles Geiger, both of Cumberland; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers and a sister. A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, and burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. The body is at the residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 20, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, Donald Lee

HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. — Donald Lee Geiger, 66, formerly of the Corriganville area in Md., and a resident of 8 Jeff Lane, Hummelstown, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born in Cumberland, Md., on June 12, 1934, he was the son of Geneva Edna (Jenkins) Geiger of Mount Savage Road, Corriganville, and the late Olden Henry Geiger in 1989. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Richard Geiger in 1961. Mr. Geiger was a salesman for Klick-Lewis Car Dealership for the past 42 years. He was a veteran and a 1953 graduate of Allegany High School. He attended Frostburg State Teachers College. He was a member of the Country Club of Hershey, the Hershey Italian Lodge, Brownstone Lodge # 666 A.F. & A.M., Harrisburg Consistory, Zembo Temple in Harrisburg, Palmyra American Legion Post, a former volunteer fireman and member of the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company. He was an avid golfer and member of the Hershey/Palmyra Sertoma Club. Surviving in addition to his mother, Geneva Edna (Jenkins) Geiger, Corriganville, are two sons, Russell Geiger and wife Christine L., Perryville, Md., Travis L. Geiger, Hummelstown; grandson, Daniel Lee Geiger, Perryville; and granddaughter, Geneva Frances Geiger, Perryville. Friends will be received at the Rothermel Funeral Home in Palmyra, on Friday. Masonic services will be held at 6 p.m. by the Brownstone Lodge #666 of Hershey. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, PA., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home on Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Steven Craft officiating. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, Douphin Unit 1500 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 
Cumberland Times-News, August 18, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 29. 2017

GEIGER, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hurley

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Geiger, 55, of 804 Tanpley Avenue, died Tuesday at University Hospital, Baltimore. Born in Connellsville, Pa., she was a daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Coughenour Schlinger Hurley, city, and the late Albert Schlinger. A former employe of Whitacre's Gift Shop, she was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence E. Geiger Sr.; two sons, Lawrence E. Geiger Jr., and Jeffrey D. Geiger, at home; two daughters, Mrs. John Campbell, LaVale, and Mrs. Robert Schubert, city; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hunter Jr., LaVale, and Mrs. William L. McKinley, Fort Worth, Texas, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli 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. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the form of memorials to the American Cancer Society.
The Cumberland News, December 9, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 2, 2010

GEIGER, Ezra

Ezra Geiger, 84, died Saturday, January 17, in Somerset. He was born Dec. 2, 1868, the son of Henry and Mary (Lint) Geiger, and was a retired farmer of Larimer township. His wife Martha preceded him in death in 1945. Surviving are four sons: John H., Sand Patch; Irvin, Mt. Savage, Md.; Harvey A., Sand Patch; Walter H., Corriganville, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Marlin Shockey, Sand Patch; a brother, Henry A. Geiger, Sand Patch; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the home of his son John, Sand Patch, until Tuesday, when services were held at the White Oak Lutheran Church, Meyersdale RD 3, at 2 p.m. The Rev. George E. Bowersox of Salisbury officiated. Interment in the church cemetery under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale.
Meyersdale Republican, January 22, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2011
 

GEIGER, Mrs. Geneva Edna Jenkins

CORRIGANVILLE - Geneva Edna Geiger, 92, of Corriganville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at the Cumberland Villa Nursing Center after a short battle with cancer.  Born Feb. 16, 1913, in Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the later Joseph and Eliza (Brown) Jenkins. Mrs. Geiger was also preceded in death by her husband, Oklen H. Geiger; her sons, Donald L. Geiger and George R. "Dick" Geiger; and her brothers, William Jenkins and Joseph Jenkins.  Mrs. Geiger had worked at the Celanese Fibers Corporation of America, was a homemaker, active in the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Saint John's United Church of Christ in Corriganville and bowled for many years.  She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ruth E. Baker, Cumberland; five grandsons, Richard W. Geiger and wife Betsy, Cumberland, Russell L. Geiger and wife Christine, Perryville, Gary L. Geiger and wife Pam, LaVale, George L. "Lou" Baker III, and wife Kathy, Cockeysville and Travis L. Geiger, Delray Beach, Fla.; one sister, Verta (Jenkins) Reed, Cumberland; and eight great grandchildren, Rebecca Geiger, Tricia Geiger, Geneva "Jenny" Geiger, Daniel Geiger, Lexi Geiger, Sydney Baker, Haley Geiger, and George "Lou" Baker IV.  Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday, March 17, 2005, from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m.  A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, March 18, 2005, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Steve Craft officiating.  Interment will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Geneva's name to the American Cancer Society, 111 South George St., Cumberland, MD 21502, the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department, Corriganville, MD, the Ali Ghan Shrine Crippled Children's Fund or to the charity of your choosing.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, March 17, 2005
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 29. 2017
 

GEIGER, George Richard (also: GETSON, Charles Robert; KENNEY, David Lee; ISNER, Charles Junior; EVICK, Michael Robert; YOUNG, Kenneth Duane; DEAN, Howard D.; WHIPP, Robert A.; WILSON, Herman C.)

Miss Grace Geiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Geiger, former residents of Meyersdale, died at a hospital at Denver, Col. She was a niece of Mrs. J. L. Dougherty of Meyersdale. The Geigers moved from Meyersdale to Oklahoma.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 26, 1927
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, Harry Russell

MEYERSDALE, Pa. - Harry Russell Geiger, 70, of RD 3, Meyersdale, died suddenly Wednesday at his home. Born at Connellsville, he was a son of the late Lewis and Minnie (Swearman) Geiger. His wife, Anna (Mogle) Geiger, preceded him in death. Mr. Geiger was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are four brothers Fred and Paul Geiger, both of Meyersdale; Ted Geiger, RD 3 Meyersdale, and Ralph Geiger, Winter, Wis.; and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Titus, Dundalk, Md.; Mrs. Mary Urbach, Youngstown, Ohio; and Mrs. Susan Lynch, RD 3, Meyersdale. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 7 p. m. today.
The Cumberland News, January 26, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, Henry A.

Henry A. Geiger, 86, died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Weimer, on RD 4. A native of this area, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary (Lint) Geiger. Surviving besides Mrs. Weimer, are four other daughters, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mt. Savage, Md.;  Mrs. Leora Miller, RD 3; Mrs. Lenora Bittner, Geneva, Ohio; and Mrs. Edna Otto, Springs; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Weimer residence. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at White Oak Lutheran Church by Rev. Charles Staub, pastor, and interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 8, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2017

GEIGER, Henry M.

Henry M. Geiger, 60 years old, of 617 York avenue, died at 11:45 o'clock Saturday night in Westmoreland Hospital at Greensburg, where he had been admitted last Tuesday suffering from lobar pneumonia. Mr. Geiger had been employed at the Jeannette brewery for the past two years. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Geiger, he was born April 16, 1885, in Somerset county. He formerly was employed by the Yough Brewery Company and for a time was a member of the City Police and City Fire departments, later being connected with Daniels & Miller, scrap iron dealers, at Greensburg. A resident of this vicinity practically all of his life, he had worked last Monday and became ill the following day. Mr. Geiger was married to Christina Bartholomai on July 2, 1904, who survives, together with these children: John F., Rocks of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Gertrude Maffit of Greensburg; Bernard and Henrietta of Washington, D.C.; William of the Merchant Marine in the Pacific, Seaman 1/c Lawrence in the Navy, Hawaii; and Pfc. Charles L. with the Army in Austria, There are 11 grandchildren; one brother, Calvin of Meyersdale, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Clark of Connellsville and Mrs. Minnie Linden of San Mateo, Cal. The body was removed by funeral Director Milton V. Munk to the home this morning.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 16, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2017

CORRIGANVILLE — Henry Thomas Geiger, 84, died yesterday in Cumberland. Born February 15, 1883, in Meyersdale, he was the son of the late Uriah M. and Lydia (Knepp) Geiger. His wife, Catherine (Nickle) Geiger, preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Oklen Geiger, RD 1, Cumberland; one brother, George Geiger, Cumberland; one sister, Mrs. Esther Paetow, here; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Geiger was a retired employee of the Western Maryland Railway and the St. John's United Church of Christ, here, and the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Dept. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services Wednesday. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park, LaVale.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, Mrs. Herman

DIED: February 18, 1892, Larimer - Mrs. Herman Geiger, aged about 35 years. Beside her husband, she leaves six small children to mourn their loss.
Meyersdale Commercial, February 1892
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2011

GEIGER, Irvin

Mt. Savage - Services for Irvin Geiger, 61, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. in White Oak Lutheran Church. Rev. Harvey Williams, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in White Oak Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Robison, Lester Korns, Wilbur Paul, Leo Logsdon, Allen Korns and David Norris. The body is at the residence here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 15, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 13, 2011

Meyersdale, Pa., June 10 - Jacob E. Geiger, 86, of Larimer Township, died Sunday in the Wenzell Hospital here after an extended illness. He was a son of Henry and Lucy (Lint) Geiger and was born in Larimer Township where he operated a farm for many years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Malinda Bittner Geiger, and these children: William Geiger, Moultrie, Ohio; Mrs. E. F. Petenbrink, Scottdale; Mrs. Susan Steinly, Avilton, Md.; Mrs. Harvey Petenbrink, Sand Patch; Mrs. John Mersthakar, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Louis Bittner, Scottdale. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ezra and Henry Geiger, both of Sand Patch. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon in the White Oak Church by Rev. S. D. Sigler, of Salisbury.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 10, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, James L.

James L. Geiger, Jr., 37 years old, died at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at his home on Trump avenue following a lingering illness. He had undergone an operation last January in a Pittsburg hospital. Mr. Geiger had been employed as a brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for seven years. He was in the United States Army during the World War. He formerly resided at Wittenburg, about three miles east of Sand Patch. His wife, Mrs. Bertha Petenbrink Geiger, and two children, James and Geraldine, survive. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Geiger, and the following brothers and sisters also survive: William and Charles, of Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Susan Steinley, of Berlin; Mrs. E. F. Petenbrink, of Scottdale; Mrs. Harvey Petenbrink of Wittenburg; Mrs. John Merchberger, of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs L. C. Bittner, of Scottdale. The body was removed to Wittenburg, Somerset county, to the home of his parents. The funeral will he held Sunday afternoon, the cortege leaving the Iate home at 2:30 o'clock. The service will be in the White Oak Lutheran Church at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 7, 1931
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 28, 2011

GEIGER, John William

Death has hurled his shaft and hit a shining mark. Ephraim Geiger and wife were overwhelmed with grief, and the community of the White Oak churches was shocked, when it became known that John William Geiger, a young man of fine spirit and great promise, had finished his earthly career. When midnight hour's had struck on Tuesday, that fine spirit which tenanted that young body had taken its homeward flight. The young man complained of headache on Friday night a week ago. On the following Sunday the family physician was called, who saw symptoms of typhoid fever. He prescribed for him, and later Dr. Rowe of Meyersdale was also called. The patient grew gradually worse, however, until the end came. John William Geiger was born November 16th, 1889, and died October 1st, 1912, aged 22 years, 10 months and 15 days. He was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Geiger. The respect in which the young man was held and the sympathy of the community for the bereaved parents were attested in the unusually large funeral concourse. Seldom have more people attended the last sad rites than of John Geiger. He united in his youth with the Lutheran church. His pastor, Rev. E. S. Johnson, paid a fitting tribute to his memory and spoke words of great comfort to the sorrowing parents. Rev. C. Mankamyer and Rev. Bender assisted in this service.
The Meyersdale Commercial, October 10, 1912
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2011

GEIGER, Joseph

Joseph Geiger, 40 years old, stable boss for the Central Coal and Coke Company at Herbert for the past three years, died Saturday afternoon at the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a lingering illness. Some time ago Mr. Geiger was kicked by a horse. Believing the injury was not severe, a physician was not consulted. Later he suffered from the offset of the injury, and about a year ago last July, he underwent an operation. Prior to going to the hospital four weeks ago,  he was confined to the home of his sister, Mrs. G.B. Percy in Johnston avenue. The body arrived here Saturday night and was removed by Funeral Director Charles G. Mitchell to the Percy residence. Tomorrow it will be shipped on Baltimore and Ohio train No. 48 to Sand Patch and from there will be taken to the White Oak Church, where services will be held. Interment will be made in the family burial ground. Deceased was born in Somerset county, a son of the late Josiah and Mary M. Geiger. He was unmarried and was well known in and around Connellsville. In addition to Mrs. Percy, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Samuel Beal of Meyersdale, and a brother, Herman H. Geiger, in the West.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 13, 1916
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2017

GEIGER, Mrs. Loretta V. Beal
 
MOUNT SAVAGE - Loretta V. Geiger, 98, of Mount Savage, passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Devlin Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland. Born Nov. 6, 1899, in Mount Savage, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Aquila (Witt) Beal. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Geiger, on July 13, 1957; four brothers; a sister; and two great-grandsons. She is survived by six daughters, Mary Everline and husband, Paul, Winchester, Va., Esther Geiger, with whom she resided, Virginia Humble and husband, Richard, Circleville, Ohio, Ella Jean Troutman and husband, Harold, R.D. 1, Hyndman, Pauline Sturtz and husband, L.D., Cumberland, and Margaret Ann Hoff and husband, Wilmer, Sykesville; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ethel Beal, Cumberland. Mrs. Geiger was a member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church, Wellersburg, Pa. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. with her son-in-law, the Rev. Richard G. Humble, officiating. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery, R.D. 4, Meyersdale, Pa.
Cumberland Times-News; about Thursday, April 30, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013

GEIGER, Lucinda

Lucinda Geiger, 77 years old, died at the home of a niece, Mrs. George Beall, Thursday, after an illness of one day. Death was due to a blood clot. For many years Miss Geiger was a leading dressmaker in Meyersdale. From childhood she was a member of the Lutheran Church. Besides Mrs. Beall, she is survived by Mrs. Leora Maul of Meyersdale, Mrs. Harry Habel and Mrs. Norman Petenbrink of Larimer township, and the following nephews: Melvin Korns, Altoona; Carl and Allen Korns, Wellersburg; John, Louis and Howard Mazer of Larimer township. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at White Oak Lutheran Church with Rev. H. K. Hilner and Rev. S. D. Sigler conducting services.
Saturday, April 29, 1939, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Lydia Gertrude Geiger, 84, of RD 4, died yesterday. Born March 29, 1888, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Flora (Kennell) Petenbrink. She is survived by her husband, John H. Geiger; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Werner and Mrs. Luther Dietle, Meyersdale, RD 4; two sisters, Mrs. Calvin Bittner and Mrs. Irvin Murray, both of Meyersdale RD 4; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Lloyd Trout. Interment will be in the White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 6, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Aug. 8 — Mrs. Martha Geiger, wife of Ezra Geiger of Sand Patch, R. D. 1, died Tuesday night at her home. She was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Lowery and was born near here November 30, 1870.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 8, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 28, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., Oct. 19 - Funeral services were held in Ponca City, Oklahoma, for Mrs. Mary Geiger, 80, formerly of this place. She was a native of Larimer township and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Knepp. Her husband was John H. Geiger. Surviving are the following children: H. K. and R. L. Geiger, and Margaret E. Brown, Ponca City; J. H. Geiger, LaJunta, Colo.; C. W. Geiger, Denver, Colo.; S. E. Geiger, Newell, South Dakota; H. E. Geiger, Tulsa, Okla.; and G. H. Geiger, Smackover, Ark. Two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Clawson, Corriganville, Md., and Mrs. Joseph L. Daugherty, this city, also survive.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 19, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

GEIGER, Mrs. Matilda Bittner

Mrs. Matilda Geiger, who had been failing in health for the past two years, died on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Lendon, 4007 Aetna street, South Side. She was the widow of Simon B. Geiger. She is survived by one brother, S. W. Bittner, Meyersdale, four sons and three daughters: Louis, Harvey and Henry, of Connellsville, and Calvin of Meyersdale; Mrs. C. M. Wilhelm, Mrs. F. M. Clark, and Mrs. E. C. Lendon, Connellsville. She was aged 68 years, two months and eight days. Funeral services will be announced later.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 16, 1919
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2017

Meyersdale, June 7 - Mrs. Minnie Swearman Geiger, 81, died Friday at her home in Meyersdale, R. D. 3. There are 10 children, 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 7, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 31, 2010

GEIGER, Oklen Henry

CUMBERLAND - Oklen Henry Geiger, 77, of RD 1, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1989, at Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in ill health for 12 years. Born June 19, 1912, in Corriganville, he was the son of the late Henry Thomas and Catherine (Nickel) Geiger. Mr. Geiger was a retired employee of the Allegany Ballistics laboratory, where he had worked in plant protection. He was a member of Kemp Lodge 154 AF&AM, Mount Savage; the Cumberland Scottish Rite Bodies; the Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, Cumberland; the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company, where he served for 50 years; and St. John’s United Church of Christ, Corriganville. Surviving a re his widow, Geneva Edna (Jenkins) Geiger; one son, Donald L. Geiger, Hummelstown, Pa.; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Silcox Merritt Funeral Residence Monday. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Ruth S. Kershner. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park, LaVale. Pallbearers will be Homer Golden, Robert Emerick, Clyde Burley, Michael McGee, Wolferton Murphy and Thomas Hardinger Sr. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home by members of Kemp Lodge. Members of the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home Monday.
The Cumberland Times-News, Monday, August 28, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 29. 2017

MEYERSDALE — Roy E. (Buck) Geiger, 57, of RD 4, died yesterday at his home. A native of Meyersdale, RD 4, he was a son of the late Calvin L. and Theresa (Harding) Geiger. He was a Celanese Fiber Company employe. Surviving are his wife, Julia (Schardt) Geiger; two children, Calvin A. Geiger, Essex, Md.; and Patty Lou Geiger, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Boyer, Mrs. Catherine Gomer and Mrs. Theresa Murray, all of here; a brother, Harvey E. Geiger, Canton, Ohio; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Donald Hursh will officiate and interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 5, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEIGER, Simon

Simon Geiger, who was born in Larimer township and long resided here before removing to Connellsville, was caught in a railroad wreck at Indian Creek on Tuesday night, a light engine running into his train. He was in the Caboose at the time which was set on fire, and he was so tightly pinned in the wreck that his gang could not release him and he was burned to death before their eyes. Mr. Geiger was a most excellent man, universally liked, and all here are mourning over his terrible death. He was a married man and leaves a wife and family of small children.
Meyersdale Commercial, February 9, 1899
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 14, 2017

Mrs. Susan A. Suder Geiger
Courtesy of Vernon Miller
 

MEYERSDALE, Jan 24 - Mrs. Susan A. Suder Geiger, 69, wife of Henry Geiger, died Friday morning at her home at Sand Patch. The daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Deeter Suder, she was born in Somerset county, September 19, 1874, and spent her entire life in this community. She leaves her husband, five daughters, Mrs. William Weimer and Mrs. Glenn Miller, of Sand Patch; Mrs. Dewey Smith, of Mount Savage, Md.; Mrs. Carl Miller of Pocahontas; and Mrs. Glenn Otto, of Springs; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Charles Fair, of Connellsville; Henry Suder, of Meyersdale; George Suder, of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. George Wetmiller, of Berlin; Mrs. Harry Housel, of Meyersdale; and Mrs. C. J. Twigg, of Cumberland, Md. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the White Oak Evangelical and Reformed Church near here in charge of Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger (and) Rev. S. D. Slgler. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 24, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 23, 2010

FORMER CONNELLSVILLE MAN SLAIN IN PITTSBURGH: HOLD WOMAN IN FATAL SHOOTING

GEIGER, William A. (followup)

Thursday, February 9, 1967, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PITTSBURGH (UPI) —"You killed him!" cried John Geiger. His comment shattered the emotional scene Friday between his mother, Mrs. Ann Geiger, and Catherine Haas, the 40-year-old woman accused of killing his father. Police said Mrs. Haas and the dead man, William Geiger, had been keeping company intermittently for three years. Geiger, 51, was found dead of a shotgun blast Feb. 8 in Mrs. Haas' third floor apartment. Lawrence E. Geiger, of 804 Tanpley Avenue, Cumberland, is a brother of the victim. The dramatic confrontation between the victim's wife and Mrs. Haas occurred at a coroner's hearing before Chief Deputy Coroner Louis Hamel. As Mrs. Haas was led from the hearing room, she extended her hand to Mrs. Geiger. The wife grasped her hand and the two clutched each other until John Geiger interrupted. Homicide detective Stephen Tercsak said a .25 caliber automatic was found under pillows in Mrs. Hass' sofa.
The Cumberland News, February 18, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

PITTSBURGH. (AP) - A Pittsburgh woman was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in the shooting of a man in her south side apartment Feb. 8. The jury of six men and six women returned the verdict against Miss Catherine Haas, 40, in Allegheny County Court. The prosecution had asked for a second degree murder verdict, but Miss Haas' attorney contended the pistol in her hand went off accidentally when the victim, William A. Geiger, 51, of suburban Munhall, and formerly of Cumberland, Md., grabbed Miss Haas' wrist. Judge Edwin M. Clark deferred sentencing.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 4, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEISSINGER. Mrs. Jacob E., nee Parks
 
"Wife of Jacob E. Geissinger of 607 Twenty-fifth street, died at 6 o'clock last evening at the home of a brother, Joseph W. Parks, in Juniata gap, where she was taken after suffering a sudden heart attack near her home late yesterday afternoon. She was born in Keyser, W. Va., on Sept. 28, 1874, a daughter of Joseph and Alice Parks. Surviving are her husband, one son and one daughter John E. of the city and Esther, at home; two grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, Joseph W. and John L. Parks, both of Juniata gap, Mrs. George W. Gray and Miss Alice Parks, both of the city. Mrs. Geissinger was a member of the Simpson Mehtodist church."
Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 24 Nov 1937
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 31, 2012

The funeral of Mrs Jacob Geldbaugh, who died June 20 at her home in Newburg, took place Sat, June 22, at the Lutheran Church, her pastor Rev Mr Richardson officiating. Interment was in Newburg cemetery. The deceased was 74 years old and was born in Alotshouser Germany. She came to this country at the age of 22 years. She was married to Mr Jacob Geldbaugh, Feb 21, 1863, at Newburg W Va, where she resided up to the time of her death. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and seven children: Mrs Elizabeth Kephart, Mrs Anna Kolkhorst, Mrs Margaret Shaffer and Edward Geldbaugh of Keyser; John and Charles of Newburg; Harry of Newark, Ohio; and one son George, who preceded her 12 years ago. She also leaves 27 grandchildren, 2 great -grandchildren, and one brother, Geo Nightingale, of Wheeling, besides a host of relatives and friends. Mrs Geldbaugh was a woman of the most exemplary character, a devoted Christian and a kind, affectionate wife and mother. She joined the Lutheran Church at the age of 14 years and lived close to her church obligation up to the time of her death when the Lord called her home to receive her reward. The grandsons were pallbearers, which was her request before she died. Mrs Geldbaugh was well known in Keyser and was loved by all who knew her.
  Farewell, dear mother, thy sufferings are o'er,
  You are free from all sorrow and pain;
  On this troublesome earth we'll greet thee no more,
  But in Heaven we'll meet you again.
 Then weep not for your dear mother,
 Whom the angels have taken away;
 But trust in the Lord, He'll comfort your hearts,
 Till he calls you home with your loved ones to stay.
Keyser Tribune, July 5, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010

Henry Hudson Geller, 77, a native of Juniata township, died at his home at Manns Choice. R. 1, Tuesday, July 8. He was bom Nov. 23, 1869, a son of George and Sara (Hillegass) Geller. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Diehl, Nov. 23, 1893. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Mary Miller, Sulphur Springs, and Miss Olive Geller at home. Also surviving are a brother, Jacob Geller, New Buena Vista, and a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Barncord, Hyndman. Mr. Geller was deacon and elder of the Reformed church at Dry Ridge since 1904 and secretary and teacher in the Sunday School. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock EST at the church, the Rev. Clarence Whetstone officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Zeigler Funeral Home.
The Bedford Gazette, July 10, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Lewis Andrew Geller was born at New Buena Vista on February 26, 1874, and died at the home of Frederick Hillegass, Harmon's Bottom, on April 5, 1904, aged 30 years, one month and ten days. He was the fourth child of George Geller, deceased, and Sarah A. Geller. When he was a child, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Geller, of New Buena Vista, took him, and he was with them until 14 years of age, when he went to New Baltimore and worked in a grist mill. A year or two later he went to Greensburg and while there followed plastering for a livelihood. About 1892 he removed to Pittsburg, where he continued to work at plastering until last October, when the disease, consumption, forced him to relinquish his work and to leave Pittsburg. He came home to his mother at New Buena Vista in the hope of regaining his health, but instead he grew weaker until death ended his earthly career. On June 10, 1893, he was married to Miss Ada Hufford, of Pittsburg. This union was blessed with four children, three of whom are now left as orphans, the wife and mother having died on May 9, 1903. Decedent is also survived by his mother, two sisters and three brothers — Lucinda, wife of Michael Diehl, of near Alum Bank; Annie E., wife of Frank Martz, of Hyndman; William Geller, of Loraine, Ohio; Henry, of Buffalo Mills; and Jacob I., of New Buena Vista. Mr. Geller was baptized in infancy by Rev. W. D. Lefevre, confirmed by Rev. D. G. Hetrick, of the Reformed church, and died in that faith. The funeral service took place Thursday afternoon in the Reformed church on Dry Ridge and was conducted by Rev. D. G. Hetrick. Decedent was laid to rest by the side of his father in the graveyard at the church where the service was held. The pall-bearers were George and Fred Diehl, S. W. Bittner, Charles B. and Warren Mowry, and Harry Suder. The bereft have the sympathy of the whole community in their sorrow.
Source: The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pennsylvania, Friday, April 15, 1904
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GELLNER, Mrs. Mary Grabenstein

Gellner Rites
A requiem mass was held this morning in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church for Mrs. Mary C. Gellner, 83, widow of Joseph B. Gellner, who died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond E. Graim, 615 Fairview avenue.  The Rev. Irenacus Reinl, O. F. M. Cap., pastor, was celebrant, and interment was in the church cemetery.  Pallbearers were William, Paul and Edgar Sell, Alphonse Grabenstein, Raymond Everstine and Francis Nierman.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, May 18, 1945 - pg 14, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 7, 2015

W. M. GELLNER, 94, SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR VETERAN, DIES
William M. Gellner, 94, of 309 Wills Creek Ave, a veteran of the Spanish American War, died yesterday at the V A Center, Martinsburg, W Va where he had been admitted earlier in the day. Mr Gellner was a retired employe of the Cumberland Glass Company. Born here he was the son of John M Gellner and Anna (Miller) Gellner. His wife, Elizabeth Agnes (Nolan) Gellner preceded him in death in 1951. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Clarissa M Gellner with whom he resided, two sons, John A Gellner, Lilitz, Pa and A Aloysius Gellner, Willow St, Pa; two sisters, Mrs Edith Carney and Mrs Rita Sluss, both of this city; one grandson and six great-grandsons. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, December 1, 1975 - pg 16, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 23, 2010

Mass of the Christian Burial for William M. Gellner, 94, of 309 Wills Creek Avenue who died Sunday, will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jack J. Rorick, Edward Milbrada, James Van Sr., Martin Bahen, Patrick Himmler and Stephen George.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 2, 1975 - pg 10, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 23, 2010

GENTRY, Charles

WESTERNPORT- Charles Gentry, 71, husband of Mrs. Stella (Turner) Gentry, died this morning at his home in Franklin after a year's illness. He was a native of Westernport, the son of the late Henry and Mandy Gentry.
He was a former coal miner and was a member of the Westernport Assembly of God Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Gentry is survived by two sons, Homer Gentry, Barton, and David Gentry, Franklin; two daughters, Mrs. John Timney, Moscow, and Mrs. Stanley Muir, Franklin; one brother, David Gentry, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Pritts and Mrs. John Salesky, Sr., both of Westernport and ten grandchildren.
Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1951
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 12, 2009

GENTRY, David Leroy, Sr.

WESTERNPORT - David Leroy Gentry Sr., 75, of 317 Poplar St., Westernport, Md., died Friday, May 25, 2001 at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland. Born on Dec. 2, 1925 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Charles and Stella (Turner) Gentry. Mr. Gentry was a United States Navy veteran, having served during World War II. He retired from the Allegany County Board of Education, having worked in maintenance. He also was a former employee of Celanese Fibers Corp. Mr. Gentry was a member of Victory Post #155 American Legion and was a Protestant by faith. Surviving are two sons, David L. Gentry, Jr. and wife, Jeannie, and Jimmy Gentry and wife, Phyllis, all of Westernport; two daughters, Janice Ann Gentry of Winchester, VA, and Barbara Jean Hartung and husband, George, of Reedsville, PA; one sister, Ruth Timney of Moscow; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Private family funeral services will be held. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Tri-Towns Rescue Squad, Westernport. The Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, is in charge of the arrangements.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - May 28, 2001
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 5, 2015

GENTRY, David Leroy, Jr.

David L. Gentry JR, 53, of 22510 Horserock Road, Westernport, passed away Monday, August 28, 2006 at his residence. Born March 15, 1953 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Judith (Braithwaite) Mayhew. Dave was a 1971 graduate of Bruce High School. He was employed as a truck driver for Carl Belt Inc. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 453, and was affiliated with Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Assembly, Keyser, WV. Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his life centered on his family as he enjoyed his time he had with them. He leaves behind his wife, Jeannie (Elliott) Gentry, two daughters, Lexi Gentry and Kaylin Gentry, both at home, one brother, Jimmy Gentry and wife Phyllis of Westernport, two sisters, Janice Ann Gentry of Winchester, VA, and Barbara Jean Hartung and husband George of Rock Hill, SC. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Assembly, Newton St, Keyser, WV, on Thursday at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Donna Leatherman officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - August 29, 2006.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 13, 2015

ACCIDENT — Eleanor Louise Georg, 69, of Accident, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at her residence. Born Sept. 21, 1940, in McHenry, she was the daughter of Lillian Elizabeth (Glotfelty) Thomas, of Canton, Ohio, and the late David Alvy Thomas. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert House, Sherman House Jr. and William Hagan Thomas. Mrs. Georg was a homemaker and attended Lakeside Assembly of God. She is also survived by her husband, Vernon Walter Georg; two sons, Jeffrey W. Georg and wife Cheryl, of Accident, and Daniel O. Georg and wife Rose, of Somerset Center, Mich.; two brothers, Alvy and Michael Thomas, both of Waynesburg, Ohio; two sisters, Darlene Moore, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Linda Collins, of Canton, Ohio; three grandsons, William, Brian and Jerrick Georg; and two stepgrandsons, Taylor and Timothy Glotfelty. Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 26722 Garrett Hwy., Accident, (McHenry) on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George Loar officiating. Interment will be held in Cherry Glade Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, September 29, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 26, 2010

GRANTSVILLE - Henry Georg, 83, died Thursday at the home of his brother, Melchior Georg, who resides near Grantsville. A native of Keyser's Ridge, he was a son of the late John and Savilla (Diehl) Georg. Survivors include another brother, Edward Georg, Rimersburg, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Glover, Akron. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, The Cove. Rev. William Carlson will officiate and interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Accident. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
The Cumberland News, June 3, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GRANTSVILLE - Mrs. Louisa S. Georg, 88, died Saturday at her home near here. A native of The Cove, she was a daughter of the late William and Lena (Bach) Smearman, and was the widow of Melchior Georg. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, The Cove. Surviving are four sons, Robert Georg, Salisbury, Pa.; Earl Georg, Addison, Pa.; Ray and James Georg, Grantsville; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Butler, Bittinger, and Mrs. Lena McClintock, here; two brothers, George Smearman, Mt. Savage, and Henry Smearman, Addison; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today. A service wiil be conducted tomorrow at St. John's Lutheran Church by Rev. William Carlson. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Accident.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 28, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2010

Mahlon E. Georg, 79, a native of Garrett County, died recently in Fort Dorge, Iowa, where he had resided since 1911. Mr. Georg was born in Accident, and was a retired assistant fire chief in Fort Dodge. He also was a member of the BPO Elks there. Surviving are three brothers, Melchior and Henry Georg, both of Grantsville, and Edward Georg, Rimsburg, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Glover, Akron, Ohio. Services and burial were held last week in Fort Dodge.
The Cumberland News, December 1, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GRANTSVILLE ~ Melchior J. Georg, 94, died yesterday at his home at Keyser's Ridge. Born at Keyser's .Ridge, he was the son of the late John and Savilla (Deihl) Georg. Surviving are his widow, Louisa (Smearman) Georg; four sons, Robert Georg, Salisbury, Pa.; Earl Georg, Addison, Pa., and Ray W. Georg and James Georg, both of Grantsville; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Butler, Accident, and Mrs. Lena McClintock, of here; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Glover, Akron; 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, The Cove. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Church by Rev. William Carlson. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, The Cove. The body will be taken to the church Monday at 1 p.m.
The Cumberland News, November 21, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

NEW WINDSOR - Anna Jean George, 79, of New Windsor, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born Dec. 29, 1928, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late George I. and Pearl Lowery Shroyer. She was the wife of the late William E. George Jr. She had been a homemaker and day care provider for many years. She was active in her churches, Brentwood United Methodist Church and Ellerslie United Methodist Church. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, William and Janet George of Monrovia; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Chet Phillips of New Windsor; brother and sister-in-law, Irvin "Jude" and Mary Ellen Shroyer of Ellerslie; sister, Ruth Smith of Lower Burrell, Pa.; grandchildren, Melissa Phillips of Westminster, Thomas George of Monrovia, and Kyle Phillips of New Windsor; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Bruce, Robert and John Shroyer and Pauline Bach. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Ellerslie United Methodist Church, 14307 Temple St. NW, Ellerslie, with the Rev. Ted Marsh officiating. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens in LaVale. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ellerslie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Ellerslie, MD 21529 or to The Sarah Petit Fund, c/o the Arc of Prince Georges County, 1401 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774.
Cumberland Times-News, March 06, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2010

Services for Charles Lester George, 53, of 202 Greene Street, funeral director here for the past 26 years, who died suddenly Monday at the George Funeral Home, will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. H. M. Richardson, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Members of Cumberland Lodge 63, BPO Elks, will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Vincent P. Leasure, Sr., James F. Scarpelli, Byron Kight, Ray C. Weimer, Sr., Norman H, Smith and Wilbur G. Klinger.
Cumberland Times - News, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.; 23, October 1963
(Courtesy of Pat Robison/transcribed ~ Genie)
Posted January 7, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora (Folk) Georg, 68, a native of Somerset County, and daughter of the late Ananias and Ellen (Miller) Folk, who died last Thursday at her home in Rimersburg, Clarion County, were conducted Monday afternoon at the home of her brother, Orville Folk, at Trans-Meyersdale. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery under direction of the Moore Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Besides her husband, Edward J. Georg, she leaves a daughter, Thelma, at home; two sons, Ward, serving in the Navy, and Merle, Rimersburg, and three brothers - Orville Folk, Meyersdale, and Frank and Earl Folk, Canton, O. The family lived at Trans-Meyersdale before moving to Rimersburg where Mr. Georg has been employed for many years as a mine foreman.
Meyersdale Republican, March 22, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GEORGE, John William Sr.
 
John William George, Sr., 66, of 1789 Pigs Ear Rd., Grantsville, Md. died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Beverly Healthcare, Meyersdale, Pa. Born March 27, 1937, in Cove, Md., he was a son of Twila (Bowser) George, Cumberland, Md. and the late Robert Merrill George. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Brown. Mr. George was a member of State Line United Methodist Church and was a retired press operator for Harbison-Walker Refractories. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy I. (Sanders) George; two sons, John George, Jr. and wife Missy and Robert George and wife, Fran, all of Salisbury, Pa.; three daughters, Twila Edgeson and husband, Art, Martinsburg, W.Va.; Stacey Cruz and husband, Tony, Stafford, Va.; Kelli Hoover and husband, Shaun, Mayfield, KY; two step sons, Gary Broadwater and Kevin Broadwater and wife, Tricia, all of Grantsville; eight grandchildren, Bill Wiltrout and wife, Mandy, Jason Wiltrout and wife, Erika; Adam Edgeson; Brandon Rocker; Daniel and Kelsey Cruz; Hannah and Logan Hoover; one great grandson, Tristan Wiltrout; two brothers, Delmas George and wife, Patty, Salisbury, Pa.; Duane George and wife, Susie, Watertown, Conn.; two sisters, Mary Albright and husband, Freeman, Salisbury; Wanda Shumaker and husband, Dale, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, Md. on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mary Radford and Pastor Scott Shumaker officiating. Interment will be in Addison Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Wiltrout, Jason Wiltrout, Adam Edgeson, Brandon Rocker, Gary McClintock and Bill Harris. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to State Line United Methodist Church. 
Sunday, June 1, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 7, 2014

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Margaret Ellen George, 75, of 26 West College Avenue, died yesterday in Miners Hospital. Born May 27, 1883, in Mt. Savage, she was a daughter of the late Mathias and Margaret (Thomas) Everline. She was a member of Salem Reformed Church. Twice married, she is survived by a son, Mathias Madden, Corriganville; a brother, Wesley Everline, Farmington, Del.; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Pengelly, Corriganville; Mrs. Ruth Kroll, Frostburg; and Miss Pearl Everline, Baltimore; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the home of Mathias Madden, Corriganville until 10 a.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to Salem Church for services at 1 p.m. by Rev. George Wehler. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thomas, W. Va.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 12, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Petersburg WV, Feb 12- Funeral services were held at the North Mill Creek Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon for Sylvanus "Sonny" George, well known in this region, who died in Oldtown, MD, Tuesday morning where he had just recently gone to reside with members of his family. He was about 77 years of age, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben George. Surviving are six sons, Oscar, Moorefield; Luther Ray and Evers, both of Cumberland; Pearly and Charles, Petersburg, Edward, Keyser, WV; four daughter, Mrs. Viola Redman, Mrs. Sallie Crites, Mrs. Letta Uphold and Mrs. Ollie Humphing, all of Cumberland.
Cumberland Evening Times, Feb. 12, 1943
(Courtesy of Patty Friend-Thompson)

GERARD, Isaac Newton

Keyser - Isaac Newton Gerard, 78, of 118 D. Street, died yesterday at West Virginia State Hospital. Born in Keyser, he was a son of the late Isaac N. and Stella (Pringle) Gerard.  His wife, Mary Katherine Gerard, died in 1957. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Cornell, Cumberland, and Mrs. Freda Kasner, Fort Ashby; a stepson, Richard McIlwee[?], Keyser, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Markwood Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m.  Rev. Andrew Agnew, Sr., will officiate and interment will be in Queens Point Cemetery.
Monday, 3 February 1969; Cumberland News
~Genie
Posted June 25, 2011

GERARD, Mrs Mary Katherine Hartman

W. Virginia Woman Dies From Burns ~ Keyser Resident Fell Asleep While Smoking Cigaret
A 61-year-old Mineral county woman suffered fatal burns late last night when she apparently fell asleep while smoking a cigaret in bed, causing the mattress to ignite. Mrs. Mary Katherine Gerard, wife of I. N. Gerard, 118 D Street, Keyser, died today at 9:30 a.m. in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. She was burned about the entire body. The victim had been in ill health for some time, and a physician reportedly visited her during the evening. The fire was discovered about midnight. Members of the Keyser Volunteer Fire Company went to the scene and confined flames to the upstairs of the two-story frame house. The burning mattress was tossed from a window and the fire was quickly brought under control. Damage was not too extensive. Neighbors confirmed the report that the victim's husband, a retired B&O worker, said she went to bed with a lighted cigaret. No autopsy was performed. Born at Upper Tract, W. Va., Mrs. Gerard was a daughter of Nicholas and Mahulda (Hoover) Hartman. The body is at Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m.  Interment will take place in Queen's Point Cemetery.
Wednesday, 24 April 1957; Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted June 25, 2011

GERARD, Mrs. Mary Katherine Hartman

Weekly News Digest
24 April 1957 ... Mrs. Mary Katherine Gerard, 61; Keyser, dies in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, after suffering burns when her mattress caught fire during her sleep ...
Sunday, 28 April 1957; Cumberland Sunday Times
~Genie
Posted June 25, 2011

Barbara Gerdeman

Frostburg - Barbara Ann Gerdman(sic), three-year-old daughter of Albert and Virginia (Komatz) Gerdman, Baltimore, died last week in Johns Hopkins Hospital following a lingering illness. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Lynn Gerdman, at home; a brother, John Gerdman, at home; her maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Komatz, Frostburg; her paternal grandfather, Anthony Gerdman, Baltimore, and her great grandmother, Mrs. Andy Komatz, Frostburg. Services were conducted in St Ursula Church, Baltimore, and interment was in the Moreland Memorial Cemetery there.
The Cumberland Evening Times  Sep 13, 1960

Mrs. Eleanor C. Gerdeman, 51, wife of Anthony R. Gerdeman, 526 Riehl avenue, who died yesterday, was a native of Barton. She had been in ill health since January. Mrs. Gerdeman was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Martin Hannon. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Albert Gerdeman, at home; three daughters, Misses Agnes, Katherine, and Eleanor Gerdeman, at home; three brothers, William Hannon, Chicago; Joseph Hannon, Washington; Thomas Hannon, Cumberland; and six sisters, Mrs. Michael Carney, Washington; Misses Agnes and Loretta Hannon, Frostburg; Mrs. E. V. Coyle, Frostburg; Mrs. James Wheatley, Washington; Mrs. Joseph Footen, Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 26, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Services for Mrs. Eleanor C. Gerdeman, 51, wife of Anthony Gerdeman, 526 Riehl avenue, who died Friday, were conducted this morning at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church by Rev. Father Luke, O.F.M., Cap. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 30, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Henry Albert Gerdemann, 79, 715 North Mechanic street, retired grocer, died at his home at noon yesterday after being ill five weeks. Mr. Gerdemann had been in the grocery business practically his entire life at 702 North Mechanic street, started by his father about 60 years ago.  They were in business until the father died and then the son operated the store until he retired eight years ago. Mr. Gerdemann was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and of Cumberland Aerie, No. 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles. A native of Cumberland, Mr. Gerdemann was a son of the late Henry A. and Elizabeth (Schellhaus) Gerdemann.  Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. James W. Cook, Mrs. Phillip A. Hast and Mrs. Jacob Rupert, all of Cumberland. The body is at the home of Mrs. Cook, 713 North Mechanic street.
June 14 1943, Cumberland Evening Times

Services for Henry A. Gerdeman, 79, retired grocer, of 715 North Mechanic street, who died Sunday were conducted this morning at St. Peter and Paul Church. Interment was in  the church cemetery. The Rev. Father Edward, O. F. M. Cap was celebrant of the Requiem Mass. Pallbearers, members of the Eagles, were Robert E. Reid, Fred W. Hoffman, Hubert G. Gillard, John A. Rice, Paul J. Koelker and William P. Warnick.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 16, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GERDEMAN, Henry A.

Henry A. Gerdeman, 98, of this city, died today in the County Infirmary. Mr. Gerdeman was born January 8, 1874. His wife, Rose (Cavanaugh) Gerdeman, preceded him in death. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph and Anthony Gerdeman, both of this city. Friends will be received in the Stein Funeral Home tomorrow from 7 to 9 p. m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 23, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Henry A. Gerdeman, 98, formerly of 541 Henderson Avenue, died Friday in the Allegany County Infirmary. Born Jan. 8, 1874, he was a son of the late Anthony G. and Mary (Fletcher) Gerdeman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Rose (Cavanaugh) Gerdeman. Mr. Gerdeman was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was a retired watchman for Schwarzenbach and Son. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph Gerdeman and Anthony Gerdeman, both of this city. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home, where friends will be received today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The rosary will be recited in the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m. 
The Cumberland Times, September 24, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Lizzie Gerdeman

Miss Lizzie, the eldest daughter of Mr. Anthony Gerdeman, died at the residence of her father on Pear street yesterday evening after a lingering illness from pneumonia.  Miss Gerdeman was about twenty one years of age, and a very attractive and pleasing young lady.  The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving the residence, No. 28 Pear alley, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and the interment will be made in the German Catholic cemetery.  Miss Gerdeman worked in the etching department at the Narrows glass factory, and it is understood the employees of that department will attend the funeral in a body.
Jan 16 1895, Cumberland Evening Times

Norman G. Gerdeman, Sr.

Norman George Gerdeman , Sr., 62, brick contractor, died at his Spring Gap home this morning.  He was a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Schellhaus) Gerdeman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Ellen (Smith) Gerdeman; a son, Norman G. Gerdeman, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Wheeler; a brother, Henry Gerdeman; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Ruppert, Mrs. James W. Cook; and Mrs. Elizabeth Hast.  He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Feb 19 1941, Cumberland Evening Times

Richard Gerdeman

Richard Gerdeman, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Gerdeman, 526 Riehl avenue, died early today at Allegany Hospital of injuries received Sunday when he dived into shallow water in Patterson creek.  He was paralyzed from the waist down. He attended LaSalle and Allegany high schools and was a carrier for the Evening Times. A son, Albert, and daughters Agnes, Eleanor and Catherine, are the other Gerdeman children.
July 24 1940, Cumberland Evening Times.

Richard Gerdeman Rites

Services for Richard L. Gerdeman, 17, of 526 Riehl avenue, who died Wednesday at Allegany Hospital were conducted this morning at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Interment was in the church cemetery.  Rev. Father Luke, O.F.M. Caf., was celebrant of the requiem mass. Pallbearers were Jack McPartland, Bud Ruehl, Joseph McLean, James Fahey, Aloysius Grabenstein, Thomas Lipold and Frederick Rupert.
July 26 1940 , Cumberland Evening Times

SOMERSET, June 28.—Jacob B. Gerhard, 80, veteran Somerset county court officer, died Saturday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. M. E. Baughman at 313 West Main street after a week's illness. A son of Jacob and Catherine Gerhard, he was born in 1858 and had served as prothonotary of Somerset county from 1909 to 1912 and was later appointed a court officer by former Judge J. A. Berkey, a post he held until his death. For many years he taught in the public schools in and about Kingwood and then entered the mercantile business there. He moved here in 1904. His wife, Mrs. Etta Younkin Gerhard, preceded him in death 12 years ago. He leaves a daughter and two grandchildren. Mr. Gerhard was one of the oldest members of Grace Evangelical Church. He was a charter member of the Baraea Bible Class.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 28, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MEYERSDALE, Dec. 10 - John C. Gerhard, 69 years old, died at the Hazel McGilvery Hospital early Wednesday morning from complications, following an operation several days ago. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gerhard of Somerset county. Besides his wife he is survived by five sons and four daughters, namely, Clyde and Paul of Meyersdale, Nelson J. of San Francisco, Cal., William C. of Windber, and Homer of Cumberland, Mrs, Charles Beal of McKeesport, Mrs. Brent Henry of Meyersdale, Mrs. Eli Shockey of Wilmerding and Mrs. Fred Hook of Charleroi, thirty-seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and four brothers. The body was prepared for burial and removed to his late home on Olinger street by W. C. Price, where services will be held Friday afternoorf at 2:30 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. John C. Little of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 10, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 17 — Ray Emerson Gerhart, 14-year-old son of Paul D. and Grace (Beale) Gerhart, died Sunday afternoon at the parental home after a heart attack. The parents and 14 brothers and sisters survive: Charles, in the U. S. Army in Alaska: Homer W., located at Camp Leesville, La.; Paul, Mabel, Irene, Sadie, Florence, Manella, Jack, Woodrow, James and Kenneth, all at home; Mrs. Woodrow Engle, Turtle Creek, and Mrs. Foster Bingman, Hyndman. A brother, Walter, is dead. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday by Rev. John W. Warman. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MEYERSDALE, Jan. 23—Clyde E. Gerhart, 53, of Meyersdale, died Monday afternoon of a cerebral hemorrhage while at work along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad tracks near here. Born March 30, 1890, in Somerset county, a son of John and Sadie Younkin Gerhart, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Sadie Mull Gerhart, and these children: Roy A. Navy; John W., Garrett; William E., Roger E., Anna M. and Ruth, at home, and Mrs. Curtis Clites, Friedens. There are nine grandchildren. He was a brother of Paul of Meyersdale, Homer of Cumberland; William of Salisbury; Jacob of San Francisco; Mrs. Charles Beal of McKeesport; Mrs. Eli Shockey of Donnont; Mrs. Fred Cook of Charleroi and Mrs. Brint Henry of Connellsville.
Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 23, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GERKINS, Mrs. Alice Cecelia Farrell
 
Mrs. Alice Cecelia Gerkins, wife of Charles H. Gerkins, 35 Avalon Avenue, died at the Washington County Hospital late Sunday night after an Illness of ten days. She was 48.  Born in Midland, Md., she was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (O'Rourke) Farrell. She spent most of her life in Cumberland, moving to Hagerstown 23 years ago. She was a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Catholic Daughters of America.  Besides her husband she is survived by daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vaughn, Hagerstown; Mrs. Eileen. Einbinder, Arlington, Va.; and Miss Eleanor Jean Gerkins, at home; brother's, Robert A. Farrell, and John P. Farrell(sic)), and John P. Farrell, both of Oakland, Calif.; and Patrick J. Farrell, Detroit, Mich; sisters, Mrs. Samuel McGowan, Midland; Md.; Mrs. Earl Brown, Cumberland, and Mrs. Lionel Clark, Barton, Md., and three grandsons. The body was removed to the Suter-Rouzer Funeral Home where the Sodality of'the Blessed Virgin Mary will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for prayers. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m on Wednesday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Father Charles W. Dausch officiating, Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Morning Herald; Hagerstown, Washington Co, Md - April 9, 1957 - pg 20, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 26, 2013

GERKINS, Charles Harold
 
Charles Harold Gerkins, 57, a former resident, died yesterday at his home in Hagerstown. He had been in failing health six months.  Born at Lonaconing, he was a son of Mrs. Sarah (Jordan) Gerkins, this city. and the late Charles K. Gerkins. He had resided here until about 20 years ago when he moved to Hagerstown for employment at the Fairchild Aircraft plant. His wife. Mrs. Alice (Farrell) Gerkins. predeceased him in death.  Surviving, besides his mother, are three daughters, Mrs. John Vaughn, Hagerslown; Mrs. Raymond Hettle, Alexandria, Va: land Mrn. Eileen Einbinder, Arlngton, Va.; a brother. Eugene B Gerkins, Potomac Park; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Lavin. this city, and Mrs. Harold K. Miller, Park Heights, and three grandchildren.  The body is at a funeral home in Hagerstown where services will :be conducted Tuesday.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - December 20, 1959 - pg 25, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 26, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Gerkins, 91, of 501 Beall Street, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital where she was admitted Friday. Born in Kingwood, W. Va., Dec. 22, 1870, she was a daughter of the late Benoni and Mary Ellen Jordan. Her husband, Charles Gerkins, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Centre Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Gerkins is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edna Miller, La Vale, and Mrs. Eleanor Lavin, Cumberland; a son, Eugene B. Gerkins, Potomac Park, and two grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the funeral home by Rev. Owen E. Osborne, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church, and Rev. H. M. Richardson, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
The Cumberland News - Monday, December 7, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Eighty-year-old Charles Henry Gerlach, of Niner's Lane, Pinto, died yesterday while out hunting in the Rawlings area. Gerlach was with a neighbor on the hunting trip but was found by another hunter, Ellsworth Shewbridge, 201 Twelfth Avenue, Baltimore. It was reported he died of a heart condition. Gerlach was a retired carpenter. He was a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Lindeman) Gerlach and had resided most of his life in the LaVale area. Besides his widow, Mrs. Helen (Clary) Gerlach, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Naomi Nicholas, with whom he resided; Mrs. Mildred Brown, Charlotte, N. C.; and Mrs. Ada Steele, LaVale; a son, Charles M. Gerlach, LaVale; a brother, Walter H. Gerlach, LaVale; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Crabtree, LaVale, and Mrs. Jessie Hansel, Fort Ritchie, Fla., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Harold Allen, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Creasaptown. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 6, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Charles Marshall Gerlach Jr., 19. of 829 National Highway, died yesterday in Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, where he was admitted Monday. A son of Charles M. and Retha M. (Shreve) Gerlach, he had undergone surgery Wednesday for a heart defect. The youth formerly attended Allegany High School. Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother, Randall H. Gerlach, at home, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gerlach, Pinto. The body will be at the John J. Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, Braddock Road at U. S. Route 40, tomorrow where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Carlton M. Harris, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church, and interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 13, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GERLACH, Gail Patricia

Gail Patricia Gerlach, 62, of International Falls, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Minn. Born Feb. 18, 1941, at Ericsburg, Minn., she moved to International Falls in 1945 and graduated from Falls High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to A1C David A. Grover on June 18, 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1978. Together they lived on several Air Force bases throughout the United States. In 1983 she married Dennis Vance for a short time. Gail graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor of science degree in Social Work and Chemical Dependency Counseling in 1988. Gail was a member of Borderland Art Society, Falls Art Club, Citizens for Backus, Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary, the Minnesota State Board of Health and Human Resources Chemical Dependency Evaluation Committee. Gail worked as a chemical dependency counselor at Pineview Regional Recovery Center for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Gerlach; mother, Vivian Loveland; husband, David Grover; ex-husband, Dennis Vance; and two brothers, Francis and Norman Gerlach. Gail is survived by a son, David Grover of International Falls; daughter, Denise Brunette of Internationaol Falls; stepsons, Steve Vance of Littlefork, Minn., Michael Vance and Robert Vance of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Aaron Brunette, James Brunette and Emily Grover; brothers, John (Ingrid) Gerlach of St. Peter, Minn., and Kim (Chris) Gerlach of Cleveland, Minn.; sisters, Virginia (Roger) Bolstad on International Falls, Mohghaine (Gary Gable) Gaia of Minneapolis; and sister-in-law Betty Gerlach of Hastings, Minn. Memorial services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at First Lutheran Church with Harold Schumacher and Rev. Fr. Tom Meyer, OMI, officiating. Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.
[d.o.d. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 18, 2017

Frostburg, Md., Dec. 12 — George Gerlach, 69 years old, died early this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Foster, Mechanic street, Frostburg. Five other sisters, Mrs. T. B. Hamill, of Frostburg; Mrs. Louis Watson, of Washington; Mrs. Walter F. Keller, of Cumberland; Mrs. Henry Goebel, of McKeesport, and Miss Maude Gerlach, of York, Pa., and three brothers, Jacob Gerlach, of LaVale; William H. Gerlach of Turtle Creek, Pa., and P. J. Gerlach of Frostburg, also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with burial at Allegany cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 12, 1927
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Harry Edward Gerlach, 60, of 24 Greene Street, died yesterday. A native of Frostburg he was a son of the late William E. and Rebecca E. (Brode) Gerlach. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Gerlach of Sykesville. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 3 p.m. with Rev. George L. Wehler, officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, August 11, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Helen Clary Gerlach, 86, of Pinto, formerly of LaVale, died today in Sacred Heart Hopital. She had been in failing health several months. Born in LaVale, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Gerlach, who died in 1963. Surviving are three, daughters, Mrs. Mildred L. Brown, Charlotte, N.C.; Mrs. Naomi L. Nicholas, Pinto, and Mrs, Ada Steele, LaVale; one son, Charles M. Gerlach, of Monrovia, Md.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the George 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.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, January 23, 1973

GERLACH, Jacob William
(also HAMILL, W.E. and FALLON, Martin J.)

There was a bad freight wreck near Rowlesburg, W. Va., at a very early hour yesterday morning, an extra freight colliding with fast freight No. 97, which was just pulling into Rowlesburg. There were three persons killed, one of whom, Jacob William Gerlach, aged 30, a brakeman, belonged to Cumberland. The other two were W. E. Hamill, 24, brakeman, Keyser, W. Va., and Martin J. Fallon, engineer, who it is supposed to have been killed, as he is missing, and his body is presumed to be under the wreckage. He lived at Piedmont, W. Va., and is 40 years old. He was last seen on the running board of his engine, about two miles east of the point of the collision. The train was then making lightning speed and was beyond the control of the crew. If he jumped, he may have landed in the creek, which borders the railroad at that point. If he escaped he may be lying injured at some isolated point. The accident was due to an extra freight drawn by engine 1843 in charge of Conductor S. M. Bartlett of Keyser and Engineer M. J. Fallon, of Piedmont. The train was picked up at Piedmont. It contained 11 loads of coal and several other cars of merchandise. They left Piedmont at 2:18 Sunday morning, when the train reached the summit of Cranberry grade the fireman states that the air was tried on the engine and found to be in good working order. While the train was going down the grade, the engineer blew for the signal at Rodamer and received a clear block at McMillian. As they passed, the train got beyond control. Fifth 97 westbound had just cleared McMillian when the extra train crashed into the rear of 97. Upon striking the front, freight cars were hurled in all directions. Fourteen cars were thrown into the creek. Eleven were steel cars loaded with coal, one contained apples, and one empty. The caboose also went over. All three tracks were blocked, but a siding track was opened in two hours. In rapid succession, the other tracks were opened. The debris had not all been cleared late last night. Division Superintendent F. B Blaser, who went to the scene of the wreck, said the property damage would amount to $2,500 and the damage to freight, $350. The bodies of both Hamill and Gerlach were taken from under the wreckage. Gerlach's body was brought to his home on Knobley street, this city, yesterday evening. He leaves a wife and two small children. He was a son of Jacob Gerlach of Cumberland. At one time Mr. Gerlach engaged at the printing trade in this city. All the tracks were opened bv noon yesterday. Eight empties and the caboose of the runaway train were not thrown over the embankment. No one on the front train was killed. The two brakemen of the rear train lost their lives while out on the train trying to stop it. Had they been back in the caboose where it is customary for brakemen to ride, they would not have been killed. That Engineer Fallon was trying desperately to save his train was shown, when after having gone four miles in the wild flight he blew for the block at Rodamer and answered when it was given him. He, however, ran past the block and it is thought had hoped to reach a level stretch of a mile and would stop in striking an incline. Engineer Fallon was well known in Cumberland, where he had many friends. He often visited this city. There were many expressions of sympathy yesterday for the families of the men whose lives went out while heroically in pursuit of duty. Mr. Gerlach's funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from Zion Reformed church, North Liberty street.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, November 4, 1907
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2009

FROSTBURG — John Tiley Gerlach, 64, of Eckhart, died yesterday shortly after being admitted to Miners Hospital. He had been in ill health for some time. Born in Grahamtown, he was a son of the late Phillip and Estelle (Tiley) Gerlach. Mr. Gerlach was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Ellen (Peterson) Gerlach; a daughter, Miss Mary Jane Gerlach, at home, and a sister, Mrs. Mae Taylor, Frostburg. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 at the funeral home with Rev. Paul V. Taylor officiating. Interment will be in the Eckhart Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 6, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2009

Frostburg, Md., Dec. 28 — Philip J. Gerlach, aged 64 years, died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. John J. Foster, Mechanic street, following a brief Illness. P. J., as he was known to his friends, was prominent in his younger days as a baseball player and for many years was a drum player in the Arion Band. Some few years ago he was taken ill with the dropsy and for a month hovered between life and death. He recovered and until just recently had enjoyed good health. Mr. Gerlach was a member of the Frostburg Fire Department, which organization tolled the bell in the station house last night for over one haIf hour, announcing to the city the death of a member. He was also a member of Aerie No. 1273, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Lodge No. 473, Loyal Order of Moose. Mr. Gerlach was a man of genial disposition, was charitable, and a good mind. He was beloved by his many friends and held in high esteem by all who knew him. Surviving are two children, Tiley Gerlach and Miss Mae Gerlach, this city, and the following brothers and sisters: William Oerlach, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Jacob Gerlach, Cumberland; Mrs. John J. Foster, Mrs. Mary Hamill, this city; Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, Cumberland; Mrs. Martha Watson, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Christina Goebel, McKeesport, Pa.; and Miss Maude Gerlach, York, Pa. His brother George Gerlach died about two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held from the Foster residence on Mechanic street on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the Allegany cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 28, 1927
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Rebecca Ellen Gerlach, 84, of 24 Greene Street, died Saturday night at Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been admitted earlier in the day. She had been in ill health three years. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Nettie (McKenzie) Brode. Her husband, William A. Gerlach, died in 1924. Surviving are a son, Harry Gerlach, with whom she resided; a sister, Mrs. Kate Leonard, Findlaysville, Pa., and a grandson. The body is at the Hafer Bros. Mansion Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Services will be conducted by Rev. George L. Wehler, pastor of Salem United Church of Christ, Frostburg. [Note: Parents names are incorrect.  Should be Henry C. and Althea Virginia Hansel Brode. Posted August 25, 2009
The Cumberland News, June 7, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HATFIELD, Elias & Troy Elias Hatfield, age 40, and Troy Hatfield, aged 36, brothers, and Octavo Gerone, an Italian, were almost instantly killed at Harewood, near Montgomery, Tuesday afternoon, in a pistol duel, resulting from a despute over the division of saloon territory in Fayette county. The Hatfields were sons of "Devil" Anse Hatfield, formerly leader of the West Virginia faction in the noted Hatfield-McCoy feud, which was waged for a dozen of years along the West Virginia border. The two Hatfields owned a saloon at Boomer, and in issuing saloon licenses in Fayette county it is understood that saloonists shall not live outside a restricted territory. Gerone was employed by Carl Hansau, who owned a saloon at Dannelton, two miles from Boomer, and Gerone was said to have been infringing on the Hatfield territory.
Keyser Tribune, October 20, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald
Posted July 25, 2010

Mrs. Amelia Gerst, died January 14, at her home at Danville, Va. She was a widow of J. L. Gerst, who was the first manufacturer of plug tobacco in Va.
Keyser Tribune, January 24, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 12, 2010

May 02, 2008 - Cumberland Times-News - Catherine Marie (Clifton) Getson, 56, of Cumberland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her residence. Born April 6, 1952 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Cecil E. and Ruth M. (Witt) Clifton. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Christine M. (Clifton) Johnson and Susan E. (Clifton) Mellott; and one niece, Ashley A. Wilburn. Ms. Getson graduated from Mount Savage High School in 1970. After graduation she pursued a career in cosmetology. She graduated from the International School of Beauty and was the manager of Athey’s Salon in Cumberland. Surviving are two sons, Shawn W. Getson and Dana M. Getson, both of Cumberland; her lifelong companion of 26 years, Robert Goehringer; one brother, Cecil E. Clifton and wife Ruby, Minnesota; one sister, Judy M. Shaffer and husband John, Ridgeley, W.Va.; four nephews, Earl G. Johnson and family, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Eric L. Johnson and family, Ellerslie, James R. Mellott and family, Harpers Ferry and Vance D. Erichsen Jr. and family, Ellerslie; six nieces, Katrina Clifton and family, Brandy Clifton and family, Ricci Clifton and family, Hillary Clifton and family, all of Minnesota; Heather V. Shaffer, Cumberland and Sharday R. Shaffer, Ridgeley. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Dietz officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
May 02, 2008, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

Charles Getson is dead at his home in Lonaconing. Mr. Getson passed away early yesterday morning after a brief illness. He was 65 years old and a native of Germany, which country he left when he was six years old. His parents settled in Cumberland and removed to Lonaconing in 1881. Mr. Getson was a track foreman for the C & P Railroad and later on the George's Creek road. He leaves a wife and sons: William, Frank, John, Harmon, and Jacob, and daughters Mrs. Hugh McGinn, Mrs. Peter Thomas, Mrs. Daniel Lloyd, the latter of Frostburg, and an adopted daughter. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the house. Rev. A. C. Thomson will officiate and interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 25, 1910
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

LONACONING — Mrs. Charlotte A. Getson, 46, of RD, Lonaconing, died at her home yesterday. Born in Moscow, she was a daughter of the late Sampson and Charlotte (Beeman) Muir. She is survived by her husband, Frank Getson; five daughters, Mrs. Ervin Preston, of Barton; Miss Mary Getson, Frostburg; Mrs. Cecil Moore, Miss Frances Marie Getson, and Miss Bonnie Jean Getson, all at home; a son, Frank Getson, at home; a stepson, John A. Muir, with the Army in Germany; five sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Dohm and Mrs. Albert Matthews, both of Moscow; Mrs. Jacob Getson, Mrs. Harry Beeman and Mrs. James Beeman, all of Conneaut, Ohio; two brothers, James Muir, Lonaconing; and Robert Muir, of Alabama, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 3 p. m. with Rev. Leon Gage officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, September 20, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2009

George J. Getson, 49, of Winchester Road, Cresaptown, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, where he was admitted October 20. An employe of the Springfield Tire Company, Mr. Getson was born in Lonaconing, a son of the late James A. and Leah Duckworth Getson. Surviving are his wife, Virginia F. (Shank) Getson; a daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Fletcher, Mt. Lake Park; a son, Charles J. Getson, at home; three brothers, Clarence E. Getson, Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Franklin H. Getson, Lonaconing, and Jacob H. Getson, Gonneauo, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Helferstay, Lonaconing; and Mrs. Dorothy Eline, city, and two grandchildren. Mr. Getson was a member of the United Methodist Church and a Marine veteran of World War II. The body is at the George Funeral Home. Services, Sunday; interment in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 14, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GETSON, Henry
        
Death of Mr. Getson    ~ Was a Well Known Farmer Residing at Corrigansville        
Mr. Henry Getson, aged 57 years, a well known farmer, died at his home in Corrigansville this morning at 4 o'clock. Besides a wife, he is survived by four grown children, Mrs Mary Crabtree, Franklin, Henry and Chas Getson, all living at home. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock with services at the Reformed Church, Corrigansville. Rev Skyles will conduct the services.  Internment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.  This is the fourth death in the family in the last four years.        
June 19, 1907
(Courtesy of Andrew Petenbrink
Posted September 3, 2017

GETSON, Henry

FEDHAVEN, Fla. -- Henry "Red" Getson, 80, formerly of Corriganville, died March 14, 2001, at his home in Florida.  Born on Feb. 10, 1921, in Corriganville, he was the son of the late Henry and Rose (Burkett) Getson.  Surviving are his wife, Addie Getson; two sisters, Helen Norris and husband, Vincent, Mount Savage and Betty Martin, Painesville, Ohio; three brothers, Earl "Bill" Getson and wife, Goldie, Corriganville; James Getson and wife, Barbara, Lake Wales, Fla.; Carl Lloyd Getson, LaVale, and a number of nieces and nephews.  At the request of the deceased he was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on April 11, at the St. John's United Church in Corriganville.  Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, March 16, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 27, 2017

Henry John Getson, 72, of Corriganville, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Corriganville, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Anna (Petenbrink) Getson. Mr. Getson was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of Corriganville United Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Rose (Burkett) Getson; six children: Mrs. Helen Reuschel, Henry and Earl Getson, all of Corriganville; Mrs. Betty Martin and James Getson, both of Painesville, Ohio; and Carl Getson, Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Mary Crabtree, Corriganville; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Corriganville United Church of Christ by Rev. John Zinn. The body is at the residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2010

Mrs. Isabella Louise Getson, 68, of RD 1, Cash Valley Road, died today in Memorial Hospital where she was admitted May 28. She had been in ill health for the past year. A native of LaVale, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brown. Her first husband, Franklin Getson, died in 1915; her second husband, Charles T. Getson, died in 1949. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oda W. Crosten, Cash Valley Road, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Getson, a member of Park Place Methodist Church, was the last surviving member of her immediate family. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 14, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

James E. Getson, Jr., 27, of Laurel, died Wednesday in a construction accident while working with the John McBride Construction Company in Baltimore. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of Elmer and Bertha (Bittinger) Getson, Laurel. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his widow, Sally (Armstrong) Getson; one daughter, Janice Getson, at home; two sons, James Getson and Ernest Getson, both at home; six sisters, Mrs. Alice Leishear, Mrs. Bertha J. Rosenberger, Mrs. Irma McKenzie, Mrs. Judy Miller, and Misses Pauline Getson and Angela Getson, all of Laurel; and a brother, Frank Getson, Laurel. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, Lonaconing. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. Charles Fussell with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

LONACONING — James Elmer Getson, 57, of Laurel, died yesterday in the Leland Memorial Hospital in Riverdale. Born in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late James A. Getson and Leah (Duckworth) Getson. Surviving are his wife, Bertha (Bittinger) Getson, Laurel; one son, Frank Getson, with the armed services; six daughters, Mrs. Ellis LaShear, Hyattsville; Mrs. Darlene Shockey, Detroit, and Miss Pauline Getson, Mrs. Judy Miller, Miss Angela Getson and Mrs. Bertha Rosenberger, all of Laurel; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Eline, Cumberland, and Mrs. Viola Helferftay, Lonaconing; four brothers, Frank Getson, Lonaconing; Arnie Getson, Pittsburgh; George Getson, Cresaptown, and Jacob Getson, Ohio; and five grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home here, where friends will be received. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p. m. at the Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Charles Fussell. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at noon on Thursday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 10, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Lonaconing, June 14 - Mrs. John Getson, a respected lady, died yesterday of peritonitis, after a week's illness.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, page 3, June 14, 1905.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

The funeral of Mrs. John Getson took place yesterday afternoon from her residence on Scotch Hill. The remains were brought to the Presbyterian church, where services were held by Rev. A. C. Thompson. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Getson leaves three small children and husband to mourn her early demise.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, page 2, June 17, 1905
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

Lonaconing, Md., Sept. 9 — Word has been received here of the death of John C. Getson, 41, Youngstown, Ohio, a former resident, in the Veterans' Hospital, at Aspinwall, Pa., from myocarditis. Mr. Getson was a member of the famous 37th Division, known as the Rainbow during the World War and was buried with military honors in Youngstown. He had made his home in Youngstown for 24 years and was a locomotive fireman for the Republic Steel Corporation. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Sass Getson, a son, John, and a sister, Mrs. Walter E. Lister, Greensburg. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Youngstown.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 9, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

GETSON, Mrs. Nellie M. Fazenbaker

HAGERSTOWN - Mrs. Nellie M. Getson, 70, of 227 South Potomac Street, died yesterday in Washington County Hospital. Born at Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Rella A. (Garlitz) Fazenbaker. She was a member of Hagerstown Bible Church. Surviving are her husband, Henry J. Getson Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Eva Mae McBride, Painesville, Ohio, one son, Edward J. Crosby, here, four sisters, Mrs. Alice Cox, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Pearl Stevens, Frostburg; Mrs. Helen Platz, Ashtabula, Ohio; Mrs.  Martha Dunahugh, here; two brothers, Melvin Fazenbaker, Morgantown, W.Va.; Alvin Fazenbaker, Sykesville; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, 305 North Potomac Street. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home by the Rev. Gerald D. Carbaugh. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Cumberland, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1610 Oak Hill Avenue, Hagerstown 21740.
Published in The Cumberland Evening Times, January 21, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 27, 2017

GETSON, Mrs. Rose Catherine Burkett

Mrs. Rose Catherine Getson, 80, of RD 1, Cash Valley Road, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Born in Corriganville Dec. 25, 1904, she was a daughter of the late Howard W. Burkett and Esther (Pogue) Burkett. Mrs. Getson was a member of St. John's United Church of  Christ, Corriganville and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She was vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company. Her husband, Henry John Getson, died March 22, 1961. Surviving are four sons, Henry J. Getson Jr., Hancock; Earl W. Getson, Mount Savage; James R. Getson and Carl Lloyd Getson, both of Cash Valley Road; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Plummer, Cash Valley Road; Mrs. Betty Martin, Painesville, Ohio; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Irvin Burkett and George Burkett, both of Corriganville; Clarence Burkett, Baltimore; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Starkey, Cumberland; Mrs. Mary Bridges, Claysburg, Pa.; Mrs. Maime Connors, Mrs. Nell Bridges and Mrs. Elsie Hartsock, all of Corriganville. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ by the Rev. David W. Long. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Members of the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the church one hour before the funeral. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. John's United Church of Christ or to the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 22, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

Lonaconing - William E. Getson, 67, died yesterday at his home on Dudley Street. Born in Lonaconing, a son of the late William F. and Clara (Miller) Getson, he was a retired carpenter and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (Nichols) Getson; three sons, James, Edward, and William F. Getson, Jr., all of Lonaconing; two daughters, Miss Erma Getson and Mrs. Paul Winters, both of Lonaconing; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Beeman, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Bertha Meese, Akron, and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Leon Dage and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, September 27, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

Lonaconing, Maryland --- William Frederick Getson, 77, of 19000 Buskirk Hollow Road, SW, Frostburg, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born April 20, 1922, in Lonaconing, he was a son of the late William Edward and Mary (Nicol) Getson. He also was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Getson. Mr. Getson was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing, and a member of the church choir. He was a member of Rising Sun Lodge 86, Knights of Pythias, and Barton American Legion Post 189. He was a life member of Alvin C. Neat Post 5280 VFW, Lonaconing. He was a graduate of Central High School, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a Cub Scout Master for 17 years. Mr. Getson was a retired mechanic having worked 35 years at Lonaconing Motors. He also worked at Powell's Service Station. Surviving are his wife, Mary Catherine (Lambert) Getson; one daughter, Diona K. Blubaugh, Lonaconing; one son, Terrance Michael Getson, Frostburg; two sisters, Irma Getson and Darlene Winters, Lonaconing; two brothers, James Getson, Springfield, W.Va., and Edward Getson, Lonaconing; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing, Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Mortimore and the Rev. Bernadette Ross officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lonaconing. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Rising Sun Lodge will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ebb Spiker, Bob Foote, Mark Nolan, Richard Grandstaff, Richard Ross and Raymond McCarty. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing, or Hospice at Western Maryland Health Systems.
Cumberland Times-News, January 24, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 19, 2011

GETTY, Mrs. Alice Keller

Meyersdale, October 27 - Mrs. Alice Keller Getty, wife of the late Dr. Oliver G. Getty, died at her home on North street, following several weeks' suffering of a heart ailment. She was one of the most popular and best known ladies of Meyersdale, and ever ready to give assistance to any one in need. She was a good Christian woman, a faithful member of Amity Evangelical and Reformed Church, a kind mother and a friend to all. She is survived by two daughters and three sons as follows: Mrs. Clarence Moore, Mrs. Eugene Hostetler, Daniel Getty and Oliver Getty, all of Meyersda!e, and Dr. Gorman Getty of Lonaconing, Md. One son, Dr. William Getty, passed away several years ago.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 27, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009

Mrs. Alice Keller Getty Dies.
MEYERSDALE, Oct. 28 —Mrs. Alice Keller Getty, 86 years old, widow of Dr. O. G. Getty, died Monday night at her home in North street. The following children survive: Mrs. Clarence Moore and Mrs. E. C. Hostetler, and Oliver Getty, Meyersdale; Dr. Norman Getty, Lonaconing, Md., and Daniel Getty, Meyersdale, R. D.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Friday, October 28, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009

TRAGIC DEATH OF CHARLES B. GETTY Husband of Talented Writer Accidentally Killed at Cumberland, Maryland.

The many readers of The Republican will be pained to learn of the sad bereavement that has befallen Sara Roberta Getty, one of the most able members of The Republican's staff of correspondents and contributors. Her husband, Charles B. Getty, was instantly killed last Thursday evening by being struck by a Baltimore & Ohio engine at the Harrison street crossing, Cumberland, MD. He attempted to cross the tracks as an engine was approaching and, his mind being preoccupied, apparently, he failed to heed the warning of the flagman at the crossing. It is said that when he persisted in crossing the track, the flagman grabbed him, and was himself almost drawn in front of the engine. After the man was struck, he was dragged for a distance of about 80 feet under the engine. It required nearly an hour to extract the body from underneath the engine. The body was taken to the Butler morgue in the Butler ambulance and prepared for shipment to his home at Grantsville, where the funeral was held Sunday, the services being conducted by Rev. E.R.Oney, interment being made in the Grantsville cemetery. Mr. Getty had left home several weeks before he met death to pick peaches at Pinto, Md. From there he went to Cumberland and was on his way to the home of his brother, Alvin F. Getty, when the end misfortune overtook him. Charles B. Getty was the fifth son of the late Senator William R. Getty. He was born in Grantsville nearly 60 years ago and had lived there all his life with the exception of a few years when he was employed in Frostburg, MD. He was a telegrapher by occupation for many years and also conducted a small job printing office in Grantsville and was occasionally employed as a clerk and bookkeeper by some of the Grantsville business houses.The bereaved family consists of the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Edmund Rapport of He..., West Virginia, and Miss Margaret at home; also one grandchild, the little daughter of Mrs. Rapport. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Alvin O. Getty, bookkepper First National Bank, Cumberland, MD; John O. Getty, cashier, First State Bank, Grantsville, MD; Mrs. O. C. Keller, Grantsville; Mrs. Bruce Lichty, Meyersdale, and Leonard Getty, present address unknown. Among the organizations that sent flowers were the Reformed Missionary Society and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Grantsville.
Meyersdale Republican, September, 1917
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GETTY, Daniel B.
 
Daniel B. Getty, 75, recently of  Florida, died in Somerset Community hospital early Wednesday after being unconscious for more than a day. Mr. Getty was born in Grantsville, Garrett County, Md., in December 1882, a son of Dr. Oliver G. Getty and Alice Keller Getty. He was the grandson of the former Senator William R. Getty, Grantsville. His parents moved to Meyersdale later, where his father, Dr. Getty, will be remembered as a leading physician for many years. He lived in Meyersdale until 1947 when he moved to Rockwood where he was a telegrapher for the Baltimore and Ohio R.R. In 1954 he and Mrs. Getty, the former Mary Sharrah of Somerset moved to Riviera Beach, Fla., where they lived during the winter months, coming to Somerset in the summer. They came to Somerset about a week ago and were visiting their granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Kennell who had gone to Florida and driven back with them. He was taken ill Monday and taken to the hospital Monday night but never recovered from the coma. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Karl I. Hare and Mrs. Ralph Trent, Jr., both of Somerset, and five grandchildren. Also a brother, Oliver G. Getty , and sister, Mrs. Lulu G. Hostetler, both of Meyersdale. He was a member of F. and A.M. lodge of Masons, the Harrisburg consistory, the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona, and the Somerset County Shrine club; also the B. and O. Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Service by the Masonic lodge will be Friday at 8 p.m. in the Hauger Funeral home. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Hauger Funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. I. Hess Wagner officiating. Burial in the Husband cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, Thursday, May 30, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2017

HAGERSTOWN - Francis John Getty, 58, native of Grantsville, died suddenly this morning at his home here. He was a son of the late John and Annie (Dorsey) Getty. Mr. Getty had served as principal of North Potomac Street Junior High School here for the past 15 years. He had been in the teaching profession 32 years. Mr. Getty attended Frostburg State Teachers College, the University of Maryland, University of Buffalo, University of Wisconsin and the Naval Academy. He was a past president of the Secondary School Principals Association of Maryland and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church here. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Vivian (Powers) Getty; a daughter, Kathy Getty, a student at Georgetown University, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Fahey, Grantsville. The body is at the Suter-Rouzer Funeral Home here. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church and interment will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 27, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Services for Dr. Gorman E. Getty Sr., Lonaconing dentist for many years, who died yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, Lonaconing. Rev. Dr. Howard M. Amoss of the Centre Street Methodist Church will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. He had been in ill health for about six and a half years. A native of Grantsville, Dr. Getty was a son of the late Dr. Oliver and Alice (Keller) Getty. Dr. Getty was a well-known hunter and fisherman. He graduated from the School of Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh in 1915. While practicing dentistry at Lonaconing, he also maintained an office in Salisbury, Pa., for some time. He was a charter member of the Lonaconing Lions Club, and an honorary member of Goodwill Fire Company, and a member of the Valley Lodge, AF & AM. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Verna (Schuler) Getty, three sons, Gorman E. Getty Jr., city, attorney for the Allegany County Commissioners; Jarnes S. Getty, Lonaconing, assistant state's attorney; John Getty, Lonaconing, of the Fresh Brokerage Company, city; a sister, Mrs. Lula Hostetler, Meyersdale, Pa.; two brothers, Daniel Getty, Florida; Oliver Getty, Meyersdale, Pa.; and six grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home in Lonaconing.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 15, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

CUMBERLAND - Josephine Nelson Getty, 90, of Cumberland, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at the WMHS-Memorial Campus. Born May 13, 1919, in Winthrop, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Jean (Smith) Nelson. She was also preceded in death in 1976 by her husband, Gorman E. Getty Jr., a prominent Cumberland attorney; and by three sisters. A graduate of Winthrop High School, Winthrop, and Katherine Gibbs School, Boston, Mrs. Getty was employed by the Manhattan Project during World War II. She married Gorman E. Getty Jr. on July 6, 1941, was a homemaker and worked for Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Cumberland, in the Home Health Care Department. She was a member of Centre Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years, a Brownie troop leader, a Red Cross volunteer, a member of the Mother's Club of Cumberland, and various civic organizations. Surviving are her daughter, Jean Getty Kiemle and her husband Dr. Frederick J. Kiemle, Mount Savage; her sons, Gorman E. Getty III and his wife Alicelyn W. Getty, Garrett County, and Jeffrey S. Getty and his wife Katherine W. Getty, Cumberland; seven grandchildren, Katherine K. Buckley and husband Terrance W. Buckley, Baltimore, Sarah N. Kiemle, Houghton, Mich., Gorman Andrew Getty and wife Alison I. Getty, Frederick, Erin E. Getty, Pittsburgh, Pa., Katherine T. Getty, Elizabeth S. Getty and Alexandra N. Getty, all of Cumberland; brother-in-law, Judge James S. Getty, Cumberland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, (http://www.scarpellifuneralhomes.com) on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. At her request her body was cremated and there will be no funeral service. A memorial service will be held in Stone Harbor, N.J., at a later date. The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Allegany County Public Library or the charity of the donor's choice.
June 12, 2009, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010

GETTY, Mrs. Mary M. Sharrah
 
Mrs. Mary M. Getty, 81, West Main St., Somerset, died July 20 at her residence. Born March 10, 1884 in Somerset, she was the daughter of Samuel F. and Nancy Coleman Sharrah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel B. Getty. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Karl I. Hare and Mrs. Ralph Trent, both of Somerset; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward E. Sharrah, Somerset. Mrs. Getty was a member of the Trinity Lodge of the Order of Eastern Star. Friends are being received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday with the Rev. Roland Renkel officiating. Interment in Husband Cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, Wednesday, July 21, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2017

LONACONING — Mrs. Verna S. Getty, of here, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Mclndoe) Schuler. Her husband, Dr. Gorman Getty, preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Gorman E. Getty, Cumberland attorney; James S. Getty, Lonaconing, state's attorney for Allegany County, and John 0. (Jack) Getty, also of Lonaconing; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Craze, LaVale, and Mrs. Catherine Stafford, Las Vegas, Nev., and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, Lonaconing, where the family will receive friends today and tomorrow from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Thomas Mitchell, pastor of the Methodist Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be George Pappas, Isaac Love, Thomas Holmes, John Hamilton and James McElvie. Acting pallbearers will be Wesley Duckworth, Robert Love, Harry Gowans, Ellsworth Gardner, Robert Robertson and John Businsky.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 21, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 2, 2010

GETTY, Mrs. Wilhelmina Berisford

WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Minnie B Getty, 103, formerly of here, died yesterday in the Allegany County Infirmary, where she was a patient nine years.  She was born in Piedmont, a daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine (McGovern) Berisford. Her husband, Joseph P. Getty, preceded her in death. Mrs. Getty was a member of St. James Episcopal Church.  She is survived by two sons, Robert Getty, Shelter Island, N Y., and Carr Getty, Evansville. Ind.; two daughters. Mrs. Catherine Hartig, here, and Mrs. Consuelo Bowen, Hagerstown; 23 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.  Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. tomorrow.  A service will be conducted at 10 a m. Saturday in St. James Church, with the Rev. John Grant officiating.  Interment will be in Philos Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, February 14, 1980 - pg 7, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 90270734
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 30, 2016

GETTY, William D.
 
GRANTSVILLE — William D. Getty, 46, died this morning at the Casselman Hotel where he resided. A native of Grantsville, he was a son of the late John O. and Annie E. (Dorsey) Getty. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna E. (Elrick) Getty, a brother, Frank J. Getty, Hancock, and a sister, Mrs. Frank J. Fahey, Grantsville. A requiem high mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Rev. Father Camillas, O.F.M., Cap., pastor, will officiate.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, August 9, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2017

Dr. William E. Getty, 50 years old, died in his home in Large street Saturday after an illness of several months. Dr. Getty suffered from a complication and several weeks ago seemed to be improving but a relaps followed and pneumonia developed. Dr. Getty was the oldest son of Dr. Oliver Getty who died some years ago. Besides his wife and four children, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice Getty, and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Clarence Moore, Mrs. Eugene Hostetler, Daniel Getty and Oliver Getty, all of Meyersdale and Dr. Gorman Getty of Lonaconing, Md.
The Weekly Courier May 3, 1928
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MEYERSDALE, Pa. - William R. Getty, 49, Monroe, Mich., former resident of Meyersdale, died Wednesday in Michigan. Born at Conneaut Lake, he was a son of Mrs. Belle (Spence) Getty, Meyersdale, and the late Dr. William E. Getty. Mr. Getty graduated from Meyersdale High School in 1932 and attended Ohio State University. He was an outstanding basketball player in Cumberland and Meyersdale and was well known in this area through his connections with Deer Valley Recreation Area and the Confluence Hotel. He was employed as a purchasing agent for the Michigan Gas Company. Also surviving are his widow, Jean (Middleton) Getty; four children, Michael Getty, with the Air Force in Germany; and Thomas and Misses Linda and Leslie Getty, all at home; a brother, 0. G. Getty, Meyersdale; nd two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lepley, Cumberland, and Mrs. Beachy Reicht, Meyersdale. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Marcus Yohe and burial will be in Somerset Memorial Park. The family asks contributions be made to the Cancer Society.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 2, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Benjamin Franklin Getz, 78, State Line, retired farmer and businessman and more recently a service station attendant, died Thursday, November 8. Born at Wellersburg, Mr. Getz was a son of the late Anthony and Catherine Liebau Getz. He was a member of the Reformed church at Wellersburg. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irvin Troutman, Hyndman, and Miss Edna Getz, Salem, Ohio. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Zeigler funeral home, Hyndman, with the Rev. G. R. Winters officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest burial park.
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, November 16, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GORMANIA NEWS, OCT 14 - Oct 14
Died at the home of its uncle, VanBuren Getz, last Wed night of typhoid fever, the only child and daughter of Emory Getz and wife of Keyser. Interment in the Hoffman cemetery last Fri morning.
Keyser Tribune, October 25, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

John Bernard Getz, 54, died of a heart attack yesterday near Hopwood (Pa.) following a minor automobile accident. The car driven by Getz, who was returning from a family reunion in Uniontown, was rammed from behind when he stopped suddenly to avoid running into a car that had stopped in front of him. Upon returning to his car after the accident he slumped over the wheel and died instantly. He was born in Wellersburg, November 28, 1898, a son of the late Phillip and May (Ashby) Getz and owned a service station there. He was a member of the Wellersburg Reformed Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Viola (Kennell) Getz; three sons, Robert Getz, Pittsburgh, and Jay and John Getz, both of here; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Diehl, Manns Choice, and Mrs. Homer Murray, also of here; seven sisters, Mrs. Oscar Leply, Hyndman; Mrs. Earl Smith, Hyndman; Mrs. Chalmer Beamer, Gray; Mrs. Howard Bittner, Greensburg, Ohio; Mrs. Jesse Johnson, Barberton, Ohio; Mrs. Leo Gill, Garrettsville, Ohio; and Mrs. Troy Wheeler, Akron; and four grandchildren. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. from the Wellersburg Reformed Church with Rev. Carl H. Clapp, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 18, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

GETZ, Olie McKinley

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Olie McKinley Getz, 86, of Fort Ashby, died Wednesday, Aug.11, 2004, at his residence. Born Nov. 11, 1917, in Pansy, he was the son of the late Jacob and Ida Susan (Shreve) Getz. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Charles; four sisters, Rosa, Mabel, Dora Bell, and Emma; three half-sisters, Minnie, Myrtle, and Delia; and three half-brothers, Moses, George, and Jacob. Mr. Getz was a farmer and retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways in Short Gap. He attended the Bethel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Lee (Anderson) Getz; six children, Herbert Getz and wife Donna, Burlington, Olie Getz Jr. and wife Sue, Waukegan, Illinois, Wayne Getz and wife Carol, Capon Bridge, Keith Getz and wife Tammy, Fort Ashby, Irene Willis and husband Barry, Channelview, Texas, and Rebecca Creswell and husband Glenn, Junction, Va.; two brothers, Ray Getz, Ridgeley, and Harry Getz and wife Thelma, Petersburg; one sister, Bessie Hedrick, Belington; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Inc., Route 28, Fort Ashby, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Darrell S. Tichinel officiating. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Anderson, Leo Getz, Alan Cross, Jimmy Booth, Jimmy Iser, and William Iman. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Sines and Ronald Iser.
Cumberland Times-News, August 13, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2021

Mrs. Rosa B. Getz, 68, Wellersburg, Pa., wife of B. F. Getz, died Sunday at her home. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kennell and was a member of the Reformed Church. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Edna Getz, at home, and Mrs. Irvin Troutman, Wellersburg; and three brothers, Harry Kennell, Frostburg; Clarence Kennell, Hyndman, Pa., and Elmer Kennell, Salem, Ohio.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 3, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009

WELLERSBURG - Services for Timothy Getz, 13, of here, who was fatally injured in a car-truck accident Sunday night, will be conducted today at 5 p.m. at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, by Rev. Douglas Borko. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard Sturtz, Bradley Dom, Eric Rowley, Michael Garrison, Donald Blank and Joseph Swearman.
The Cumberland News, November 21, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Fannie Morrison Ghiselin, wife of Rev. Dr. Chas. H. Ghiselin, pastor of the Shepherdstown Presbyterian church, died in the Memorial Hospital, Winchester, Thursday night of last week from a form of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, who has been pastor of Shepherdstown church for about thirty years, two sons and several sisters, one of the latter of whom is Mrs Hutchinson, of this place. -- Hampshire Review
Keyser Tribune, April 7, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 21, 2010

GHOST, Mrs. Vivian Christman
 
Vivian Chistman Ghost, 93, Kingwood, W.Va., died on Monday, March 19, 2012, at Windy Village, Kingwood. Born Oct. 21, 1918, in Shaffer, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late James Harvey Christman and Ora Breedlove Christman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Ghost; two sisters, Leona P. Yeager and Betty Cottington; and one brother, Clifton Christman. She is survived by one daughter, Chrisy L. BeRosia, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, Louie Christman, Marklesburg; three sisters, Bernice Didi, Kingwood, Opal Dean Jeffreys, Elyria, Ohio, and Barbara Tennyson, Chesapeake; and four grandchildren. A service was conducted in Cumberland. Interment was held at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD, March 29, 2012
(Courtesy Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 15, 2012

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