HOADLEY, Sloan D.
 
Services for Sloan D. Hoadley, 72, of 535 North Centre Street, who was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Friday, will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at the Kight Funeral Home. Rev. John F. Sammel will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be James F. Burns, Joseph Simpson, William R. Iliff, Thomas Morgan, Richard Baker and Calvin Lipscomb.
Cumberland Evening Times; 26 June 1967
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie/transcribed by Genie)
Posted November 17, 2012

Miss Kate Hoban left today for Westernport, Md,, where she attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Kate Hoban, whose death occurred Saturday night in a hospital at Baltimore, following an operation. The news of the death was a shock to the relatives in this city. Parkersburg Sentinel of the 25th.
Keyser Tribune, March 29, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010

HOBAN, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Adams
 
FROSTBURG — Mary Elizabeth (Adams) Hoban, 86, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on Sept. 5, 1925, in Carlos, she was the daughter of the late Steve Adams and Mary (Morgan) Adams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Hoban; sisters, Lillian Champ and Joann Hovatter and brother, Bill Adams. Mary attended Beall High School. She worked at the Frostburg Shirt Factory and was a member of the Frostburg Assembly of God Church. She is survived by two sons, John F. Hoban Jr. and his wife Shirley, of Joppa, and Kevin L. Hoban and his wife Dee, of Frostburg; grandchildren, Lisa Styron and husband John Hoban III and wife, Stacey Hoban and Mary Hoban; great-grandchildren, Kara Styron, Matthew Styron, Dylan Yutzy, and Wyatt Arnold; and sisters, Catherine Bugosh, of Baltimore; and Alice Wright, of Virginia. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Earlene Mason officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Hoban III, Ed Styron, Gary Hoban, Steve Adams, Bill Wright, and Ed Wright.
Cumberland Times-News, December 27, 2011
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 30, 2013 

HOBLITZELL, William Scott

Wm S. Hoblitzell Dies In Miners' Hospital
Mr. William Scott Hoblitzell, aged 65, eldest son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Hoblitzell and grandson of the late Scott Porter, who died yesterday in the Moners' Hospital, following an operation for cerbral hemorrhage, was one of the best known citizens of Frostburg. He was a life-long resident of Frostburg, and a member of one of the town's oldest and best families. In early life he was married to Miss Margaret Shearer, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Crawford Sheareer, of this place. His wife has been dead for a number of years. He is survived by two sons and one daughter, Crawford and Jacob at the family home, East Union street, and Mrs. Walter T. Parker of Vale Summit; one brother, Rose[?Ross?] Hoblitzell of Wheeling, W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Charles Cowan, of Pittsburgh, also surviv. The funeral service will be held at the home on Suday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. J. J. Martin, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church will officiate. Interment will be made in Allegany cemetery.
Saturday, March 4, 1916; The Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted May 26, 2018

HOBROCK, Miss Lucy Mildred

Miss Lucy Mildred Hobrock, former resident, died Sunday at Garfield Hospital in Washington. A native of this city, she was a daughter of Mrs. Margaret (Dreyer) Hobrock and the late Harmon Hobrock. She was employed by the Veterans Administration in Washington and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Cumberland. Besides her mother, she is survived by two aunts, Miss Lucy Dreyer and Mrs. Nell (Dreyer) Smith, both of this city, and two nephews, Richard and Robert Hobrock, both of this city. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. F. Sammel, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to St. Paul's Church Memorial Fund.
Tuesday 26 November 1957; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 19, 2020

Name: Richard Earl Hobrock, 80, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Thomas E. Hobrock and Amy C. (Graham) Hobrock
DOB: December 11, 1922, in Cumberland, MD
DOD: Wednesday, January 01, 2003, WMHS - Memorial Campus, Cumberland, MD
Military: Master Sergeant, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, 1961
Spouse: Margaret M. (Fickenscher) Hobrock
Predeceased by: parents; wife
Survived by: daughter, Marjorie L. Gagliano, Cumberland, MD; sons, Richard E. Hobrock, Jr., and wife Louise, Olympia, WA; Thomas H. Hobrock, Elizaville, NY; brother, Robert D. Hobrock and wife Mary Jane, Cumberland, MD
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 23, 2014

HOCHARD, Clarence A.

SALISBURY, Pa. - Clarence A. Hochard died suddenly yesterday. A native of Boynton, he was born November 19, 1902, and was a son of Frank and Myrtle (Grove) Hochard. Besides his parents, he is survived by a son, Albert Hochard, Frostburg, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Murray, Somerset, and four grandchildren. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, here. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home, where a service will be conducted on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. J.E. Bell will officiate, and burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, December 27, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 9, 2017

HOCHARD, Mrs. Leatrice J. Schrock
 
Leatrice J. Hochard, 80, of Rockwood, passed on December 30, 2013 at Somerset Hospital.  Born April 15, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Curtis and Edna (Pritts) Schrock.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Francis “Fuzz” Hochard.  Leatrice is survived by her son Tim “Murph” Kerrigan and wife Beverly of Rockwood; granddaughters Kristy Kerrigan and Katherine Shawley; and brother Leon Schrock of North Carolina.  Leatrice was graduate of Rockwood High School and Frostburg State University.  She was a school teacher with 44 years of years of service in Cleveland, OH, Gary, IN, and Somerset Area Schools, from which she retired in 1993.  She was a member and past president of the Somerset Chapter of the PA Association of Retired Teachers, the Somerset Business and Professional Women, and the Somerset County Council of Republican Women.  She was also a member of the Somerset FOE Auxiliary and the Rockwood American Legion Auxiliary.  She served on the PennDOT Citizens’ Advisory Board and the Rockwood Area School Board, having been the first woman in the region elected to a school board.  She is a member of the Rockwood High School Hall of Fame and was a past Honoree of the Year by the Rockwood Historical and Genealogical Society.  She attended the Rockwood Church of the Brethren.  Friends will be received from 3-5 and 6-8 PM Wednesday, January 1 at Miller Funeral Home, Rockwood, where a service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, pastor Jay Christner officiating.  Interment at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery.
Miller Funeral Home obituary, posted December 30, 2013
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 24, 2014

SALISBURY, Pa.- — Mrs. Myrtle N. Hochard, 83, Salisbury, died Sunday in Meyersdale. Born in Boynton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Ida (DeHaven) Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hochard. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury. Surviving are two brothers, Sylvan Grove, Detroit, and Clarence Grove, Leonard, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Keller, Potomac Park; two grandchildren, Mrs. Richard (Mary) Murray, Somerset, and George Albert Hochard, Frostburg; four great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Paul Alumbaugh officiating. Interment will be in Salisbury IOOF Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 14, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOCHSTETLER, Mrs. Sarah A. Geiger

Mrs. Sarah A. Hochstetler died at her home in Greenville Township on Wednesday morning at 10:15 o'clock from infirmities of old age. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Geiger and the widow of Jacob S. Hochstetler. She was born October 15, 1852, and at the time of her death was 81 years, 4 months and 4 days old (sic. dates do not match age given). She was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren since her girlhood, a good wife and mother and a kind neighbor. Surviving are one son, Harvey, and one daughter, Miss May, at home; two daughters, Mrs. William Lyberger, living in Meyersdale, and Mrs. F. F. Smith, of Brownsville; also 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother, Henry Geiger of McKeesport, also survives. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Hochstetler Church of the Brethren by Rev. H. Q. Rhoades, followed by interment in the Hochstetler Cemetery, with Undertaker W. C. Price in charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Meyersdale Republican, February 21, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2011

HOCKADAY, Mrs. Sue Bird

Corsicana, Texas, Aug. 24 - Funeral services for Mrs. Sue B. Hockaday, 73, pioneer resident of Corsicana, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. R. Sharp, 503 North Main street, Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, were held Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the First Presbyterian Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. David Shepperson, pastor. The elders of the church were the pallbearers. Mrs. Hockaday had resided in Corsicana practically all of her life. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. C. B. Sutherland, Mrs. E. R. Sharp and Mrs. B. G. Harris, all or Corsicana; one brother, E. O. Bird, Paris, Texas, and numerous other relatives. Mrs. Hockaday was the step-mother of Miss Ela Hockaday, principal of the Miss Hockaday School for Girls of Dallas.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2017

HOCKING, George W.

Died
At his home in Altoona, Pa., Thursday, May 14, 1891, George W. Hocking, aged 22 years, youngest son of the late Simon Hocking, of his place. The remains will be brought here this afternoon and interred in Allegany cemetery about 5 o'clock.
Published Saturday, May 16, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

HOCKING, William

Death of an Old Mine Engineer
William Hocking, an old mining engineer for many years a resident of Allegany county, died at his house in Piedmont, W. Va., on yesterday, after a short illness. Mr. Hocking leaves a wife and seven children - three daughters, Mrs. Samuel Jeffries, of Frostburg; Misses Nannie and Jeanie Hocking, and four sons, William Hocking, of Westernport; Nicholas R. of Piedmont; Dr. Hocking, of Mount Savage, and Dr. George W. Hocking, of Baltimore. The funeral will take place at Frostburg on Thursday afternoon.
Published Wednesday, January 21, 1891 in THE DAILY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 4, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

HOCKING, William

Death of a Good Man.
William Hocking, father of Mrs. Samuel Jeffries, of this place, died at his home in Piedmont, W. Va., Tuesday. He would have been 72 years old Feb. 1st. Mr. Hocking was born in England, but came to this county over 40 years ago, since when time he had filled many responsible positions as mining superintendent. A large and highly respectable family, including his widow, are left to remember with love a kind father and husband. In the community he was respected as a Christian of unusually exemplary character and force. Of manly bearing, open countenance and magnificent physique, the Journal never looked upon him without remembering the kindly hero of "The Old Man Splendid."
Published Saturday, January 24, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 28, 2015

HOCKMAN, Mrs. Henry

Mrs. Henry Hockman, 66, died at 10:30 p. m. yesterday at her home in La Vale, following a brief illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons and daughters: Orman T., Nina M., Webster M., Joseph Hockman and Mrs. J. T. Defibaugh. She also leaves a brother, Joseph Frost, of Baltimore, and three sisters, Miss Ella Frost, this city; Mrs. Mollie Turner, of Avilton, Md., and Mrs. Anna Stapleton, Washington, D. C.
Cumberland Evening Times, May 16, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 21, 2009

FROSTBURG- John Lesley Hockman, 69, of 29 Park Avenue, died this morning in Miners Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. He was employed for the Prichard Corporation, Frostburg, for 30 years and in recent years was in business for himself as a sheet metal worker. Survivors, besides his wife, the former Miss Emma Albin, include two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Morton, Rt. 40, Frostburg, and Mrs. Anna H. Gunter, Hagerstown; one brother, Bard Hockman, Waynesboro,  PA and two grandchildren. He was a member of Frostburg Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hagerstown.
Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1951
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 12, 2009

Mrs. Mary Jo Hockman, 55, of 320 Columbia Street, died Friday night in Allegany Hospital. Born at Hoffman, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Ella (Fitzgerald) Brode. Her husband, Ormand T. Hockman, died about 15 years ago. Mrs. Hockman held membership in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where a requiem mass will take place Tuesday at 9 a.m. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Surviving are a sister, Miss Angela I. Brode and a brother, John F. Brode, both of Cumberland; and five nephews, Gerald, Frank, Charles, and William Brode, this city, and William L. Brode of Blytheville, Ark. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 18, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HODEL, Mrs. Alice Morgan

Mrs. Alice Hodel, wife of John Hodel, residing at 281 Maryland Avenue, died this morning of typhoid fever.  Before marrying Mr. Hodel about 15 years ago, she was a Miss Morgan.  Her husband and her 5 children, ranging in age from 2 months to 14 years old, survive.  She had been ill since lAst Wednesday and her oldest daughter is also gravely ill.  The funeral is from Sts. Peter & Paul with interment in the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
09 Mar 1891 (unknown newspaper - Cumberland, MD)

HODEL, Charles (abridged)
 
Charles Hodel, publisher of The Raleigh Register and the Beckley Post-Herald and founder of Beckley Newspapers Corp., died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday in the Raleight General Hospital.  He was 84. The prominent newspaperman and civic leader had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke on Feb. 5, 1965 and had been unable to communicate with family and friends since that time.  The body was cremated later Saturday afternoon, according to his wishes, at the Keyser-Bryant Crematorium.  The Ohio native, who became a West Virginian by adoption in 1912, was credited for much of this coal-rich area's development.  His adopted state of West Virginia will be forever in his debt.  Born of Swiss immigrant parents, Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Hodel and John Hodel, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on Jan 13, 1889, he first came to West Virginia at the age of 18 as a salesman of books and patent medicines.  His experience was brief, however, and at the end of 10 months Hodel returned to the printing field in which he had served an apprenticeship in Ohio. Since becoming managing editor of The Register in 1912, Hodel's influence has been felt almost everywhere in the newspaper's circulation area and far beyond it.  Recognized as an outstanding West Virginia conservationist, Hodel began an editorial drive toward the practice of conservation in the slashed hardwood forests of West Virginia more than 40 years ago. Hodel has been called the "father of the Southern Soil Conservation District" and was a leader in introducing the Rural Development Council to the area. Outstanding in a lengthy list of successful projects he has espoused are the Raleigh County Memorial Airport, New River Park, and the Beckley Municipal Parking Lot. Highly respected, even though his views were not always popular, Hodel's advocacy of industrial diversification is now widely accepted and he has been in the center of numerous efforts to bring new industry to the area. As early as 1919 he crusaded for establishment of a Chamber of Commerce and served a term as its president. As chairman of the Chamber's Airport Committee, he was instrumental in bringing flight facilities to the area, first with the Beckley-Mount Hope Airport........continues (pg 3) with more accomplishents.
Beckley Post-Herald & Raleigh Register; 1 June 1973
~Genie
Posted July 26, 2012 

HODEL, Miss Edith

MISS HODEL FELL FROM WINDOW
Death of Girl Buried Here Today Was Accidental
Funeral services for Miss Edith Hodel, daughter of former Sheriff Hodel, were held at SS. Peter and Paul's Church this morning at 9 o'clock. Burial was made in St. Patrick's Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Leo McDermott, Leo McKenzie, Claude McKenzie, Caonrad J. Felton, Joseph Carney, John Felton. Miss Hodel met death by falling from her room window on the fourth floor of her home in New York city. She had been ill and was sitting at the window when the pillow on which her head rested slipped and she was participated[?] to the ground four stories below.
Thursday, June 26, 1913; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted December 16, 2017

Eli F. Hodel, aged 50 years, died yesterday at the home of his sister at 15 Williams Street of a complication of diseases.  He had come here recently from New York City for his health.  Services and burial at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Cemetery.
06 Nov 1916 (unknown newspaper - Cumberland, MD)

HODEL, Mrs. Eliza Suhre

Mrs. Eliza Hodel died last Thursday, January 18, 1923 at her home on South Richard Street of incidents brought on by old age.  She was born near New Baltimore, September 14?, 1838, her parents being Henry and Sophia Suhre, long since deceased.  On May 10, 1860 she was married to Thomas J. Hodel, deceased.  She has surviving three daughters, Misses Mary and Annie at home and Mrs. Martha Davidson, of Bedford, and three sons, John, at home, Joseph H. of Pittsburgh and Francis N. of Elyria, Ohio. The funeral was conducted Monday at nine o'clock A. M. at St. Thomas Catholic church by Father C. L. McKinney and interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Friday, 26 January 1923, Bedford (PA) Gazette
Posted June 25, 2010

Mrs Ellen Hodel

Death of Mrs. Hodel
Mrs. Ellen Hodel, widow of the late Joseph Hodel, of this city, who died some years ago while in Florida, died yesterday at her late residence in Washington, D.C.  The remains will be brought here and the funeral will take place from St.Patrick's church at an hour to be given later.
February 6, 1907  Cumberland Evening Times

HODEL, Mrs. Frances Marie Smith

MRS. FRANCIS HODEL ILL; INFANT DIES
Mrs. Francis. Hodel who is a patient in the Allegany Hospital continues in a serious condition with pneumonia.  A son born yesterday died last night. Mr. Hodel, the father, was singing his first concert in the Maryland Theatre, and was advised of his son's death at the close.
NB: Frances Marie Smith Hodel died on December 18, 1921 per Md Archives
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 13, 1921 - pg 3, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 22, 2016

HODEL, Francis Patrick

Francis Patrick Hodel, 76, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vincent M. McNally, 509 Linden Street.  A native of Cumberland, he was the son of the late William Henri and Barbara (McMahon) Hodel. He was a retired messenger for the B&O Railroad and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Sarah (Luteman) Hodel.  He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Third Order of St. Francis and at one time was a well-known tenor and sang at many church and minstrel gatherings. Besides his daughter with whom he resided, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Frank C. Daum, city; two sons Robert F. Hodel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and John W. Hodel, Oldtown; two sisters, Mrs. Isaac M. Burns, New York; and Mrs. George Zapf, city; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 a. m. in SS. Peter and Paul Church with interment in the parish cemetery.  Rosary will be recited in the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p. m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, October 24, 1966 - pg 9, col 6 - Continued from Page 11)
Find A Grave Memorial# 119308910
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 22, 2016

HODEL, Infant son of Francis

MRS. FRANCIS HODEL ILL; INFANT DIES
Mrs. Francis. Hodel who is a patient in the Allegany Hospital continues in a serions condition with pneumonia.  A son born yesterday died last night. Mr. Hodel, the father, was singing his first concert in the Maryland Theatre, and was advised of his son's death at the close.
NB: Frances Marie Smith Hodel died on December 18, 1921 per Md Archives
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 13, 1921 - pg 3, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 22, 2016

HODEL, Isaac A.

Isaac A. Hodel, 62, of 807 Shriver  avenue, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital, where he was admitted September 5 following an automobile accident. He was employed by Espie Hext, Beall street butcher, and was believed to be recovering when he died.  A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late William H. and Barbara E. Hodel. He prospected for oil in Alaska for the Standard Oil Company and later was engaged in the amusement business.  Five years ago he returned to Cumberland from Santa Barbara after being away for 30 years. Surviving are three sisters. Mrs. George E. Zapf, 807 Shriver avenue, with whom Mr Hodel made his home; Mrs Charles D Mudd, Washington, D.C; Mrs I M Burn, Brooklyn, NY; and two brothers, Francis P Hodel, Oldtown Road and Charles P Hodel, New York.
Cumberland Evening Times; Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, September 19, 1940 - pg 13, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 22, 2016

Mr. John Hodel, Sr., died at a late hour this afternoon at his home on Williams street.  He was the father of former Sheriff William H. Hodel and of Mr. John Hodel, Jr.  His remains will be taken to the home of his son, Mr. John Hodel, Jr.  Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
Tuesday, May 14, 1912, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted June 24, 2010

Funeral of Mr. Hodel
Aged Man Was Noted For His Physical Activity
Funeral services for John Hodel, Sr. will be held at SS. Peter and Paul's church, Friday morning, where a requiem high mass will be sung at 9 o'clock. Mr. Hodel died at the home of his son John, Williams street.  The body is now at the home of Mrs. Manspeaker. The dead man is survived by four children, John J., ex-sheriff William H., Edward E., and Josephine E. Hodel, the latter of Pittsburg[sic].  He was also the father of Geo?? Hodel, recently killed on the Connellsville division and was an uncle of Miss Mayme Twigg of this city. Mr. Hodel was born in Philadelphia, October 20, 1827.  He came to this city in his youth just five years before the coming of the plague of cholera which swept the community.  He worked with Mr. John Beall, at Beall's, now McKaig's foundry, until the plague broke out.  As the foundry was then forced to close, he went with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for which company he worked for twenty-nine years at one forge.  He afterwards worked at various places in the city until he was stricken with paralysis, which finally resulted in his death. Mr. Hodel was noted as being one of the most active and well preserved of elderly men in the city, though he was within a few months of 90 years or age.
Wednesday, May 15, 1912, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted June 24, 2010

HODEL, John

John Hodel, a highly respected citizen died at his home on Richard Street Sunday, August 14, 1927. He was born February 24, 1927[sic*] the son of Thomas and Eliza [Suhre] Hodel. He is survived by two brothers, Joe of Pittsburgh and Frank of Elyria, Ohio and three sisters, Mary, Annie and Martha all at home. Mr. Hodel was employed as a clerk in Espenschade's department store and for a number of years before Mr. Espenschade took possession. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church all his life. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday  morning at 9 a.m. in St. Thomas Catholic Church by Father McKinney. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery west of town.
Bedford Gazette, Friday, August 19, 1927
*1872 ~ Genie
Posted June 25, 2010

Mrs. Mary A. Hodel, wife of Joseph A. Hodel, aged 49 years of age, died yesterday at her residence N. Centre Street from the grippe.  She was born in Germany on 30 Aug. 1840, and came to this country at age 19, and has lived in this city for 38[sic] years and is survived by one daughter.  The funeral is from the home tomorrow with a high mass at Sts Peter & Paul Church and burial in the cemetery connected with that church.
06 Jan 1890 (unknown newspaper - Cumberland, MD)

Thomas Jacob Hodel died at his home on South Richard street at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, March 4, after a short illness from slow paralysis, at the age of 75 years, five months and 16 days.  He was a son of Nicholas Hodel (a native of Switzerland) and was born in Juniate township, near New Buena Vista, on September 18, 1832. Forty-eight years ago he was married to Miss Eliza Suhre who, with three sons and three daughters, survives; Joseph of Pittsburg, Francis of Elyria, O., Mrs. Martha Davidson, Misses Mary and Annie and John, an employee of Barnett's Department Store, all of Bedford.  Mr. Hodel was a good citizen, an honest and industrious man, and a staunch Democrat. He was a faithful member of St. Thomas' Catholic church of this place. The funeral arrangements have not been made, pending the arrival of a daughter, Miss Mary, who has been at Nassau, Bahama Islands, since January first, but will probably be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning in the Catholic church.  Interment in the cemetery west of town.
March 6, 1908, Bedford Gazette

HODEL, William E.

WILLIAM E. HODEL MEETS DEATH UNDER LOCOMOTIVE
Grafton, Jan. 31.--William E. Hodel, verteran railroad man and prominent in fraternal circles, was killed at 10:15 o'clock this morning, when an engine, backing up, ran over him in the yeards of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Hodel was secretary of the Knights of Columbus and also secretary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He had held these positions for many years.
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail; Monday, January 31, 1927
~Genie
Posted December 16, 2017

 HODEL, William E.

GRAFTON MOURNS DEATH OF WILLIAM L HODEL ~ Victim of Railroad Accident to be Buried Here, - His Former Home, Thursday
Funeral Services for William H[sic] Hodel, 61 years old, former resident of this city killed In the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad yards at Grafton, W.Va yesterday morning when struck by passenger train No. 3's engine which had been returning to the shops, will conducted at the home of the deceased In Grafton, Wednesday morning by Rev Father Hannon, pastor of St Augustine's Catholic Church.  The body will be brought to this city to the home of Mrs Annie Madden, 309 North Centre Street on Wednesday evening  and Interment will be In St Patrick's Cemetery on Thursday.  Mr Hodel was employed as labor foreman at the Grafton Shops for the past several years.  In B & O service for 35 years.  Hodel had been In the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio for the past 35 years continuously. He moved from Cumberland to Glenwood, Pa., and thence to Grafton, 23 years ago.  He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, financial secretary of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Holy Name Society and various fraternal orders; Including the Eagles, in which he had been secretary for years, the Moose the Baltimore & Ohio Veterans, and fire chief of the Grafton-Baltimore & Ohio fire department.  His Widow, Lydia Hodel, has been active in Grafton community affairs for a long period also. She served as clerk in the office of the city commissioner of finance, under the administration to Arch Love and is at present in that office under G. Thomas Vance.  The Grafton Sentinel says: "In his passing the city loses a gentleman in all his dealings. He was perhaps the best known employee of the local Baltimore & Ohio shops, an untiring worker, reliable, accommodating and respected. The community joins with the bereaved members of his immediate family in their sorrow."
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, February 1, 1927 - pg 5, col 1
Find A Grave Memorial# 125919332
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 22, 2016

HODEL, William E.

Funeral of William E. Hodel
The Funeral rites for William E. Hodel, former resident of Cumberland, accidentally killed in the Baltimore and Ohio yards at Grafton Monday, were conducted at St. Patric's Cemetery here this morning when the commitment was read by the Rev. M. J. Hannon, pastor of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Grafton, who sang requiem high mass at that church Wednesday morning and accompanied the funeral parety here. The body was broght Wednesday evening to the home of Mrs. Robert J. Madden, 309 North Centre street, a sister of Mr. Hodel, and this morning Father Hannon conducted a short service at the house previous to the departure for the cemetery. Mr. Hodel, who was labor(??) foreman at the Grafton shops, was run down by an engine. The body was accompanied here by representatives of the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Representing the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at the service at Grafton were several local officials, one of whom, Frank M. Hollis, chief clerk to the master mechanic, was an honorary pallbearer. C. L. Ford, chief clerk to the division superintendent, T. K. Faherty, and other men prominent in local railroad affairs, also were in attendance. The active pallbearers were Thomas and John Moran, Charles Lally, Clarence E. Silmen, William Cannon and H. D. Felton. Honorary pallbearers wer Frank Hollis, Frank Kane, J. J. Foley, Fred Bolliger and S. P. Walters.
Cumberland (MD) Evening Times; Thursday, February 3, 1927
~Genie
Posted December 16, 2017

HODEL, William Henry

William Henry Hodel, Civil War Veteran, 84 years of age, died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs George E Zapf, 807 Shriver Ave, following a lingering illness. Mr Hodel is survived by three other daughters: Mrs I M Burns, Mrs Annie Madden, and Mrs Barbara Sorgi, this city and by four sons: Isaac Hodel, Patton, Cal; Francis E, Philadelphia; William E., Grafton, W Va and Charles Hodel, New York.  The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock from St Patrick's Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, May 30, 1925 - pg 9, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 129832418
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 22, 2016

MANNINGTON - John A. Hodge, Civil War Veteran and State Senator from the Marion - Wetzel - Marshall counties district, died suddenly of heart disease at the home of his father-in-law, Capt. P. G. West, at Logansport.
Mineral Daily News, August 22, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 7, 2010

HODGES, Mrs. Florence Wagner
 
Services will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the Kight Funeral Home for Mrs. Florence Hodges, 71, widow of Augustus H. Hodges, who died last night at her home, 514 Frederick street, followinig a lingering illness. The Rev. Dr. Hixon T. Bowersox, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church, will officiate and interment will be in Queen's Point cemetery, Keyser, W. Va.  A native of Barton, Mrs. Hodges is survived by five daughters, the Misses Martha and Flo Hodges, both at home;  Mrs. John Fenton and Mrs. C. W. Bailey, of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Walter Johnson, this city;  two sons, Curtis R. Hodges, Youngstown, Ohio, and Bernard W. Hodges, Cumberland;  two sisters, Mrs. O. B. Fazenbaker, Westernport, and Mrs. John Ayers, this city;  a brother, John S. Wagner, Baltimore;  four grandchildren, one of whom, Pfc. Richard Gordon, now with the Army on Saipan, made his home with Mrs. Hodges before entering the service.   The body will remain at the funeral home.
Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, September 21, 1945  Pg. 7
(Courtesy of Don Wendroth)
Posted March 29, 2013  

Aug 12 - Mrs. F. L. Hodgeson was called to her brother's home near Martinsburg, by the death of the little child.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER WEST VIRGINIA, AUGUST 15, 1902
W O LONG, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 16, 2010

HODGSON, Miss Catherine Elizabeth

PIEDMONT - Frank Mullen, formerly of here, died yesterday in the Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, where he had been a patient eight years. He was a former tailor. The body will be brought to the Fredlock Funeral Home today. Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport.
Cumberland News, Monday, January 28, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2021

HODGSON, Mrs. Elizabeth King

SALEM, Va. — Elizabeth (King) Hodgson, 79, of Salem, formerly of Paw Paw, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 16, 1995, at Roanoke Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Her body was donated to science. Services were conducted at the First Christian Church, Salem. Memorial services were held on May 28 in Salem.
Cumberland Times-News, June 8, 1995
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2021

HODGSON, Mrs. Roberta Parker

Mrs Roberta Hodgson, wife of Dr Henry W Hodgson, died last night at 9:20 o'clock at her home, 15 South Center Street, this city, from disease of the heart. Mrs Hodgson was a native of Hampshire County, Va, now W Va, and was a daughter of the late Robert Parker. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Dr. Henry M Hodgson, and four daughters, Misses Lillian, Katherine, Ella and Maude Hodgson, and four brothers, Daniel Parker, Iron Mountain, this county; and John Hite Parker and William Parker residing in the west, and two sisters Miss Jennie Parker, Springfield W Va, and Mrs Elizabeth Butts, Woodstock, Va. Dr butts, Davis W Va, is a nephew. 
Cumb News 22nd
Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010

HOENICKA, Mrs. Alice Louise Zembower

Cumberland - Alice Louise Hoenicka, 79, of Cumberland, passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Golden Living Center. Born April 23, 1933 in Centerville, Pa., Mrs. Hoenicka was the daughter of the late Denver Randolph Zembower and Iona (Elliott) Zembower. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Francis Hoenicka. Louise was a sales clerk for Perskins Department Store, GC Murphy, and also worked for the Maryland Job Service. She is survived by her daughter, Karen S. Matthews and fiance Greg Maiers, of Cumberland; her son, Kevin Hoenicka, of Cumberland, and her sister, Joan Crowe and husband Edward, of Cresaptown; her brother Jack Zembower and wife Blanche of Denver, Colo.; as well as six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, PA, 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert Gamble officiating. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Golden Living Center for the care given to their mother.
abt. Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 (No source listed.)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

HOENICKA, Mrs. Bernadette V. McKenzie

Mrs. Bernadette V. Hoenicka, 69, wife of Reid C. Hoenicka, died last night at her home, 119 Polk Street. She was a daughter of the late James and Sarah McKenzie. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was also a member of the Sodality of the parish. Surviving besides her husband are six daughters, Mrs. Margaret Lindner, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mrs. Sara Dorsey, Mrs. Pauline Moyer, Mrs. Bernadette Leidinger, and Mrs. Russell Keplinger, all of Cumberland; three sons, John Hoenicka, Baltimore; Charles  and Philip Hoenicka, both of Cumberland; one sister, Mrs. Mary Zink, Cumberland; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. The Sodality will recite the rosary at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
No source listed
(Note on back born: 25 July 1889 died: 13 March 1959)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

 
HOENICKA, Mrs. Bernadette V. McKenzie
 
Services for Mrs. Bernadette V. Hoenicka, 69, who died Friday at her home, 119 Polk Street, will be conducted tomorrow at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert C. Long, Harold F. Hershberger, George O. Parker, Patrick J. Murphy, Alvey Poole, and Richard Linthicum. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the Sodality will recite the rosary today at 8 p.m.
abt. 13 March 1959; No source listed.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

HOENICKA, Charles E.

Cumberland - Charles E. Hoenicka, 72, of 516 Avondale Ave., died Sunday, June 10, 1990, at Memorial Hospital. Born in Cumberland, March 31, 1918, he was the son of the late Reid C. and Bernadette (McKenzie) Hoenicka. Mr. Hoenicka retired from the R. C. Marker Company as a sales person. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of several bowling leagues. He was past president and a charter member of the Western Maryland Bowling Association. Surviving are his widow, Beatrice (Beall) Hoenicka; one daughter, Judith A. Brehm, Cumberland; four sisters, Sarah Dorsey, Pauline Moyer, Bernadette Leidinger, and Rita Keplinger, Cumberland; and three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Lee A. McDaniel. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
abt. Sunday, June 10, 1990 (No source listed.)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

HOENICKA, Henry

Hoenicka, Henry, 82 (blurred print, could be 32), 835 Columbia Ave. died Wednesday, October 12. Funeral servicess will be held at Stein's Chapel, 2 p.m., Saturday. The Rev. Sharp, pastor St. Luke's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment in church cemetery. Arrangement by Stein's Funeral Service.
Friday, October 14, 1938; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 15, 2018

HOENICKA, John R.
 
John R. Hoenicka, 61, of 1218 Light Street, Baltimore, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been a patient six weeks. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Reid and Bernadette (McKenzie) Hoenicka. His wife, Agnes (Kline) Hoenicka, preceded him in death. He had been employed by Maryland Drydock and Shipbuilding Company, Baltimore, for 35 years, and was a member of the Maryland Rifle Association. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Marie Burr, Glen Burnie; two brothers, Charles E. and Philip (Frank) Hoenicka, city; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mrs. Lillian Dorsey, Mrs. Pauline Moyer, Mrs. Bernadette Leidinger, and Mrs. Rita Keplinger, all of Cumberland, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence, 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 Cumberland Evening Times, October 17, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2012

HOENICKA, Philip F.

Philip F. Hoenicka, 57, of RD 8, city, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Reid C. Hoenicka and Bernadette (McKenzie) Hoenicka. He was an employee and salesman at Clayton Electric Company. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge 245. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. A. Louise (Zembower) Hoenicka; one son, Kevin F. Hoenicka, Baltimore Pike; one daughter, Mrs. Karen Eirich, LaVale; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Dorsey, Cumberland; Mrs. Pauline Moyer, Mrs. Bernadette Leidinger, and Mrs. Rita Keplinger, all of Cumberland; one brother, Charles E. Hoenicka, Cumberland; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services and prayers will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 10 a.m. by the Rev. James O. McGovern, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery.
(Note: born 9 October 1930; died 7 November 1987)
abt. 7 November 1987; No source listed.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

 
HOENICKA, Reid C.
 
Former Cumberland Fire Chief Reid C. Hoenicka, 77, of 119 Polk Street, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient 12 days. Chief Hoenicka had been in ill health one year. Chief Hoenicka joined the Cumberland Fire Department in 1910, three years after the paid department replaced the volunteers in Cumberland. At the time, the department was composed of 23 firemen with two stations, one on the West Side at Spruce Alley, and the other in South End on Browning Street. Mr. Hoenicka was named fire chief in 1916 and retired in 1948. He once recalled when he joined the department the city owned two horse-drawn hose wagons. A native of Cumberland, Chief Hoenicka was born July 19, 1888, a son of the late Christopher and Sophia (Hess) Hoenicka. His wife Bernadette (McKenzie) Hoenicka preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Police and Firemen's Welfare Association and Cumberland Aerie 24 FO Eagles. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mrs. Sarah Dorsey, Mrs. Pauline Moyer, Mrs. Bernadette Leidinger and Mrs. Rita Keplinger, all of this city; three sons, John R. Hoenicka, Baltimore, and Charles E. and Phillip F. Hoenicka, both of this city; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hetzel, city; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where the family will receive friends today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A requiem high mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a. m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8:45 p.m. The FOE will conduct a memorial service in the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 19, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2012

HARRISONBURG VA - George Hoenshel, 92 years old, died Sunday at Smithton, Pa., He leaves three noted sons: Dr. E. U. Honenshel, of Dayton; E. J. Hoenshel, an author and writer in Kansas; and Homer, a teacher in California. Another son, G. W. now deceased, founded the school at Reliance, Warren County.
Keyser Tribune, June 21, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 13, 2010

HOENSHELL, Mrs. Edna Basye

MT. SAVAGE — Mrs. Edna Hoenshell, 78, widow of Harry Hoenshell, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Jenkins, with whom she had been residing. Her parents were the late Nathan and Eliza Basye. A native of Mathias, W. Va., Mrs. Hoenshell had lived here 45 years. She was a member of Mt. Savage Methodist Church. Besides Mrs. Jenkins, she is survived by a son, Angus L. Brown, Cumberland; another daughter, Mrs. James Campbell, Slabtown, with whom she also made her home at times; two sisters, Mrs. George Wilkins, Mathias, and Mrs. Frank Lane, Pittsburgh; three brothers, John Basye, Westernport, and Jonas and Robert Basye, Mathias; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Campbell residence in Slabtown.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, October 1, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 29. 2017

HOEY, Daughter of Mr. & Mrs Edmund F. (infant)

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund F. Hoey, 14 North Chase Street, died yesterday at 6:05 p.m. in Memorial Hospital where she had been born three days earlier. Mr. Hoey is Cumberland city recreation director. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Monday, 11 December 1950; Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted October 26, 2019

HOEY, James Daryl

James Daryl Hoey, 67, of William Booth Towers Apartments, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Elk Garden, W.Va., he was born Oct. 22, 1911, a son of the late Austin A. Hoey and Mrs. Lula M. (Blackburn) Hoey. He was a retired employee of Liberty Trust Bank. Surviving are a son, James M. Hoey, Fort Ashby, W.Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel V. Dyer, Palm Bay, Fla.; Mrs. Zelma I. Smith and Mrs. Geraldine H. Gilbert, both of this city; two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Jack Altman. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Evening Times, Tuesday, October 2, 1979
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 21, 2017

HOFF, Foster Charles

Foster Charles (Bud) Hoff, 87, died a week ago Saturday at his home here.  A native of Sand Spring, he was a son of Charles T. and Rosalie (Friend) Hoff and was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Icie (Frazee) Hoff, a brother, Roy Hoff, of here and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Frantz, McHenry. Services were held Tuesday at the Baptist Church with Rev. Lester Barton officiating and burial was in Blooming Rose Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Dominion Post; Morgantown, West Virginia;  Sunday, March 19, 1972; page 2D.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 30, 2013

FRIENDSVILLE - Gabrial L. Hoff, 89, died Thursday at his home after a lingering illness. A native of Friendsville he was a son of the late Charles and Rosalie (Friend) Hoff. Surviving are three sons, Okey Hoff, here; Earl Hoff, Lancaster, Pa., and Charles Hoff, Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Naomi Friend, here, and Mrs. Ellen Feathers, Brandonville, W. Va.; two brothers, Foster and Roy Hoff, here; a sister, Mrs. Mollie Frantz, Terra Alta, W. Va.; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mr. Hoff was a member of Sand Spring Church of God where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Vernon Witt. Interment will be in Sand Spring Cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Residence where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. It will be taken to the church at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Sept. 4, 1965; page 4.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted October 17, 2009

HOFF, Glendon L.
LEASE, Frederick G.
SKELLY, Wiliam
 
Three Dead After Plane Crash Here 
Three men are dead as the result of the first airplane crash in the immediate vicinity of Cumberland, which occurred late yesterday afternoon when the Challenger biplane operated by Wm. M. Skelly, 23, plunged to the ground while taking off from the Maryland airport on the McMullen Highway. It was Skelly's birthday. The dead are: William M. Skelly, Cresaptown, owner and pilot of the plane, who died at 7:35 p. m. in Allegany Hospital. Glendon L. Hoff, 24, of 722 Hill Top drive, who died in the hospital at 10:10 p. m. Frederick G. Lease, 33, of 214 Fulton street, who was dead when pulled from the machine. According to witnesses, the plane had just taken off and had traveled but about 500 yards when Skelly put the ship into a vertical bank, from which it went into a side slip and then into a nose dive. The plane crashed into a field on the Barton farm and burst into flames. The pilot and Hoff were thrown clear, but Lease was caught in the wreckage. Skelly and Hoff ran from the machine, their clothes blazing. Hoff collapsed after he had run into a barbed wire fence. Skelly ran toward the Baltimore and Ohio railroad track but collapsed in a gully. Both had attempted to beat out their flaming clothing.
George Barton witnessed the crash and ran to the scene. Aided by his brother, Ferman Barton, N. S. Yoder of Pinto and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Summerfield, he placed the pilot and Hoff in his car and took them to Allegany Hospital. Both were so badly burned that their deaths were expected momentarily. Their clothing was burned from their bodies and Skelly's face was badly battered.
Dr. Joseph P. Franklin, county and deputy state health officer, and Officer S. E. Phillips of the Maryland State Police arrived a few minutes after the crash. Dr. Franklin discovered that Lease was still in the burning plane. He took a tire cover - from his car and wrapping it about Lease, pulled him from the ship. Lease was burned to a crisp and dead. At the hospital Skelly was attended by Dr. James T. Johnson, Sr., and James T. Johnson, Jr. Hoff was attended by Dr. G. C. Blake. Hoff knew that he was dying and said goodbye to friends who called at the hospital. He was delirious when Floyd Jenkins and John ("Boots") Sapp came to see him. He said he wanted his collar loosened and when he felt that the end was near said, "Well, goodbye boys, I'm going." Hoff was perhaps the best known of the trio. He was formerly a sergeant and front guide in Company G, First Infantry, Maryland National Guard. He was regarded as a good soldier and was well liked by fellow members of the company.
An investigation was started immediately by State's Attorney William A. Huster and other county authorities as well as Officer Philips. No inquest was deemed necessary. The body of Lease was not identified for several hours. Keys found near his body fitted the door to his room at the home of Hugh Stevenson, 214 Fulton street, where he boarded, and this garage. Skelly was one of perhaps a score of local aviators. He had been instructed in flying by William J. Johnson and Walter A. Coughenour, also local pilots. He purchased the plane April a year ago, and had over 200 hours of solo flying to his credit. He had a students' pilot's license.
The crash was the worst in the history of the Cumberland area. Two U. S. Army fliers were burned to death more than a year ago when their plane crashed into the side of Little Savage Mountain, and another was killed a short time later, when he crashed at the intersection of the National Highway and the Meyersdale road. Both crashes were due to fog. Two Army fliers were injured, though not seriously, when a bombing plane crashed on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Roberts Station, several years ago.
The field from which the plane took off was one of two near the city. It was opened last year by Harold W. Krimm and operated throughout the summer. An air circus, featured by the stunt flying of three Marine Corps fliers, was held there under the auspices of the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Local pilots differed as to the cause of the crash. It was said that the plane was in first class shape, but one pilot said this morning that he had flown it a little over two months ago, at which time a piston in the 90-horsepower Curtis OX motor had broken and cracked a cylinder. He said that he was able to make a forced landing and advised Skelly to rebuild the motor. He added that he understood that a new cylinder and piston had been fitted but that the motor had not been rebuilt and was not turning up sufficient revolutions to be considered air-worthy. A Department of Commerce inspector is expected here today to investigate the crash and the above facts will be given him.
All three men were married and had children. The pilot is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Skelly, and seven small children. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 a. m. from St. Ambrose's Catholic Church, Cresaptown. Lease is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Lease, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben B. Lease, and by two small children. Surviving also are four brothers, Arlie T., Richard T., Mason and Frank Lease, and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence E. McKenzie and Miss Harriet Lease. Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. tomorrow from the Cresaptown M. E. Church, with burial in the family plot at Dawson. Hoff is survived by his wife and one daughter, Nancy, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hoff; by three brothers, Robert A., Roy R., and Russell E., and by three sisters, Mrs. C F. Rice, Mrs. Charles Zimmerman and Miss Mildred Hoff. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow from the home, 722 Hill Top Drive, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, the Rev. H. Hall Sharp officiating.
George Barton and Firman Barton, on whose farm the airport is located, were badly burned about the hands in tearing the few remnants of buring clothing from Hoff and Skelly. The two men with Richard Summerfield saw the plane crash and were about 250 feet from the spot. They immediately started toward and were within fifty feet of the blazing ship when Hoff and Skelly emerged from it, groping blindly through the smoke and flames. Unable to reach Lease who was pinned in the cock-pit, the trio chased after Skelly and Lease and tore the burning clothing from them. The Bartons, who are brothers, suffered burns about the hands. Hoff had run along the fence and pieces of flesh were pulled from his body by the barbed wire. All his clothing except portions about his belt and shoes, were burned away. Skelly, whose eyes were burned out, ran a short distance from the plane and fell into a gully where the Bartons tried to aid him in whatever way they could. Summerfield, who is a World War veteran of this area, advanced the opinion that the men did not free themselves from plane but were dropped out when the bottom of the cockpit had burned away.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 3, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 23, 2012

FRIENDSVILLE - Roy H. Hoff, 84, died Tuesday at his home. Born at Sand Springs, he was a son of the late Charles T. and Rosalie (Friend) Hoff. He was a member of Sang Run United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Alice M. (DeWitt) Hoff; two sons, Loren Hoff, Hagerstown; and Wilbert Hoff, Macomb, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Allen, Gaithersburg; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Ralph Garletts. Interment will follow in Sang Run Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; November 13, 1975; page 18,
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted October 17, 2009

HOFFA, Howard R.

Howard R. Hoffa, 61, brother of Mrs. Bertha Saylor and Mrs. Lucy Glime, this city, died December 2 in Tampa, Fla., of a heart attack. A son of the late Charles and Margaret Hoffa, of Lonaconing, he had resided 15 years in Tampa where he was a city employe. He was born in Robertsdale, Pa. His father had served as a mine superintendent at various places, but resided mostly in Lonaconing. Mr. Hoffa is survived by his widow, Mrs. Susan F. Hoffa; two sons, Howard Hoffa, Jr., and Robert Hoffa, and two daughters, Mrs. Mae Richardson and Mrs. June Morton, all of Tampa. He also leaves three other sisters, Mrs. Margaret Beecham, Somerset, Pa.; Mrs. Elsie Rankin, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Marion Young, Bethesda; and one brother, Charles Hoffa, of Baltimore. Arthur P. Hoffa, of Barton, is an uncle. Interment was held Tuesday in Myrtle Memorial Park, Tampa. Attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glime, of Cumberlnad; Mrs. Rankin, Mrs. Beecham, and Charles Hoffa.
Monday, 11 December 1950; Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted October 26, 2019

HOFFMAN, Mrs. Barbara Burd

Barbara C. Hoffman, lifelong resident of the Califon area known locally as "Aunt Cassie", died at the age of 93 Monday, November 18, 1963, in the Lee Nursing Home, Frenchtown, after an illness of 15 months. Born on August 25, 1870 in rural Califon, she was the widow of Peter Hoffman and daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Clawson Burd. She was a member of the Califon Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Perrine of Califon, and Mrs. Susan Lance of Bunnvale; 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Eudora Riley, Califon, Mrs. Lillie Brown, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Mae Rice, Flint, Mich. Funeral services are set for today at 2 p.m. from the Franklin Funeral Home. Rev. Earl Houch, pastor of the Califon Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Lower Valley Cemetery.
[abt. Monday, November 18, 1963; No known date or source of publication]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 26, 2017

HOFFMAN, Mrs. Carrie

Mrs. Carrie Hoffman, 39 Lena street, who was operated on at the Western Maryland Hospital, died Monday night at 12 o'clock. She is survived by her husband Simeon Hoffman and two daughters, Virginia and Naoma, and one son, Woodrow. She has one sister living in Frostburg and two brothers in Pittsburg. The body will be taken to Frostburg Thursday afternoon on the 2 o'clock car.
Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland, September 4, 1912
~Genie
Posted November 10, 2016

Mrs. Ethel May Hoffman, wife of Lewis E. Hoffman, of Cumberland, died February 19, after an illness of 18 months. She was born in West Virginia March 11, 1890, a daughter of the late J. Scott and Jane (Sponsler) Barnett. The Barnett family were former residents of Everett before going to Cumberland a number of years ago. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by these brothers and sisters: Charles Barnett and Mrs. Frank A. Worth, of Chambersburg: Herbert Barnett and Mrs. Harry Menhorn, of Wilkinsburg: Ralph Barnett. Rochester; Ned Barnett, Hagerstown; Mrs. James Stewart, Swissvale; Mrs. Guy H. Baskerville, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Harold Everline, LaVale, Md.; Mrs. Vernon Adams, Cumberland. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist Church of Cumberland last Sun. afternoon with the Rev. William James Elliott officiating. The body was brought to Everett and following graveside services, was interred in the family plot in the Everett cemetery.    The Bedford Gazette, March 4, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOFFMAN, George
 
Died in this place on Monday Evening last, after a protracted illness, George Hoffman, Esq., in the 81st year of his age. Mr. Hoffman was one of the few remaining links that bind the past with the present, in Cumberland.  Four or five of his early comrades only remain.  Truly our fathers have been gathered to their fathers - and say younger Brethren have sought for themselves new homes in the far west - leaving the place of their nativity to the care of the stranger. - D. B.
Friday, 27 March 1846; Cumberland Alleganian
~Genie
Posted August 31, 2011

HOFFMAN, Rev. Henry

The Rev. Henry Hoffman died at his home in Keyser Jan. 12, 1892 at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 15 days. The following tribute to his memory is from the KEYSER TRIBUNE:
    Rev Henry Hoffman is dead. With sincere regret the entire community hailed this sad intelligence. He passed peacefully away last Tuesday after a brief illness. Of his life a host of good things might be said and but little evil. Such was the life of this upright and pious man that his influence and acquaintance was felt like a benediction. We can say but little of him but what is already known and nothing that will add to his laurels. Rev Hoffman was twenty-one years of age when he was united with the church and gave his life to the cause of the gospel. In 1841, he joined the Baltimore conference under which he labored for nineteen years when he was by reason of failing health put upon the superannuated list. In Keyser, where he located 25 years ago he has made himself a strong support in the church and Sabbath school and his vacant place will be indeed hard to fill. His class in Sabbath school was his great pride and anxiety. From it his pallbearers were selected. The funeral took place Thursday and the body laid to rest in the cemetery. Rev Rumsey Smithson of Winchester, Va, pronounced the sermon. He left a loving wife, his helpmate through years of toil and two sons, Dr C. S. of this place and Dr O. H. of Thomas.
22 January 1892; Piedmont Herald
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted February 12, 2020

Bureau of the Evening Time's, Frostburg, Md., Nov.10 - Mr. Wm. Hoffman, aged 34, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Hoffman, on Centennial street, at 10:30 o'clock on Tuesday morning, after an illness lasting almost a year. Mr. Hoffman was born in Frostburg and has lived here all his life, the greater part of which was spent in mining; after he became old enough to work. He was a popular young man and had a host of friends. He was stricken about a year ago with a complication of diseases and steadily grew worse until his death, as above stated. He is survived by his mother and the following brothers and sisters: Mr. Stephen Hoffman and Mr. Philip Hoffman, of Frostburg; Mrs. Martha Horchler, of New Castle, Pa.; Mrs. Wm. J. Crow, Mrs. Wm. Eisel and Catherine Hoffman, all of Frostburg. The funeral arrangements have not been completed yet. It will probably take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, November 10, 1909
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOFFMAN, Mrs. Sada Hocking

Mrs. Sada Hoffman, 80, one of nine children and the last surviving member of her immediate family, died Saturday at the home of Mrs. J. Durst, Large Street, where she had been residing for some time. Mrs. Hoffman was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hocking, native of England, who came to Meyersdale in 1870 to engage in mercantile and mining enterprises. The family also lived in West Virginia and Frostburg, Md., a number of years. A son, Leo Hoffman, Bedford, who operates a chain of hotels throughout Pennsylvania, survives.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 19, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 21, 2009

HOGAN, August James

August James Hogan, 85, former resident, died recently in Canton, Ohio, where he had resided a number of years.  Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Richard and Mary A. (Pertner) Hogan. His wife, Rachel (Daum) Hogan, preceded him in death.  He is survived by a son, Wilbur Hogan, and a number of nieces and nephews.  Services and interment took place in Canton.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, March 4, 1960 - pg 2, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 105358056
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2016

"Mrs. Bridget Hogan died yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Paxton. Mrs. Hogan was about 88 years of age and had been in failing health for some years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Cullen, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Paxton, of Piedmont, and one son, Michael Hogan, of Rawlings, Wyoming. The remains will be removed today to Mrs. Hogan's former home on Main street, Westernport. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic church, Westernport, but the time has not been set, being dependent upon the arrival of relatives from the West."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Thu 31 Mar 1922
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
 Posted January 10, 2010

HOGAN, Mrs. Bridget

"The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Hogan, who died on Thursday afternoon of last week, was held Monday morning from St. Peter's Catholic church. Rev. Edward McAdams, the pastor, officiated. Mr. Michael Hogan, of Rawlings, Wyoming, her son, arrived here to attend the funeral. Mrs. Hogan was survived by her son, and by two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Paxton, of Piedmont, and Mrs. Ellen Cullen, of Los Angeles, California."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 1 Apr 1922
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010

HOGAN, John

John Hogan, about 70 years of age, resident of Cumberland, died yesterday evening at his home in Washington, D.C.  The body will be brought to Cumberland tomorrow evening.  The funeral will be held from St Patrick's Church.  Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, June 16, 1917 - pg 9, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 126752053
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2016

HOGAN, Mrs Mary E. Fay

Word was received here of the death at West Falls, Va at 5 o'clock this morning of Mrs Mary N(sic) Hogan formerly of this city.  Mrs Hogan is survived by one daughter and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, John and Fay Laing and by one brother, John B Fay, Washington, D.C.  The body will brought here on B & O Train number 1 Wednesday evening and taken to the Chapel of Louis Stein.  Funeral services will be held with requiem mass at St Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Mrs Hogan was born and raised in Cumberland Street and resided in the city the greater part of her life.  She was well known and highly esteemed.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 12, 1922 - pg 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 10, 2015

HOGAN, Mrs. Mary M. Cavanaugh

Mrs Patrick Hogan died this morning at her late residence on Buck Hill of typhoid fever. She was bedfast but one week, having attended to her son and daughter, who are ill with the same disease.  At present the daughter is very low and the son is improving.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., December 21, 1899 - pg 4, col 6
Find A Grave Memorial# 39021596
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2016

HOGAN, Michael

Mr Michael Hogan died Wednesday at his late residence corner of Haley Alley and Baker Street after an illness of three months from a complication of diseases.  The deceased was born in Ireland 58 years ago.  He came to this city at the age of 23 where he resided until the time of his death.  He leaves a wife and three children, namely; John E, Margaret and Hannah and three brothers and one sister.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.; Thursday, May 5, 1904 - pg 31, pg 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 125803184
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2016

A requiem Mass for Michael A. Hogan. 70. well known counterman at Porter's Restaurant on North Mechanic street for 20 years, who was found dead in his room above the restaurant about 8:30 p. m. yesterday, will be held Wednesday at 9 a. m. in St. Peter's Catholic church, Westernport. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hogan's body was discovered by a waitress who went to his room with food. He was last seen alive about noon yesterday. He had been ill for several days and did not work Saturday. Dr. Linne H. Corson, deputy county medical examiner, reported that Mr. Hogan died of a heart attack. He placed the. time of death at 1 p. m. yesterday. A native of Westernport, Mr. Hogen was the son of, the late Michael and Bridget Foley Hogan. In 1897 he left Westernport and headed westward to work as a machinist for the Union Pacific railroad at shops in Omaha, Neb., Cheyenne, Wyo. He worked there 16 years, but returned to Cumberland in 1922 and in 1925 went lo work at Porter's where he was familiarly known as "Mike" to scores of customers. On November 9 Mr. Hogan observed his. seventieth birthday and an impromptu birthday celebration was held at the restaurant. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Eugene W. Paxton, Sr., of Piedmont, W. Va. two nephews, James O'Laughlin, of Westernportl, and a niece, Mrs. Nellie Allen, of Midland. The, body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, November 26, 1945 - pg 11, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 9, 2010

HOGAN, Patrick

"Patrick Hogan, aged 82 years, died this morning at his home in Baltimore. Mr. Hogan was a former resident of Lonaconing. His body will be brought to the home of his son, Isaac Hogan, 11 South Waverly Terrace. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland 31 Jan 1931
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted February 5, 2011

HOGAN, Richard

The funeral of Richard Hogan, 81, who died Saturday at his home, Virginia street, Mapleside, will take place at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Oldtown Road. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, September 12, 1927 - pg 2, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 130538324
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2016

HOGAN, Thomas

The Disaster at Westernport - Further Particulars
The two men, Messrs Thomas Hogan (not Mullan as erroneously reported by our Daily) and Thomas Moran, killed by the boiler explosion at Westernport on Tuesday were buried according to the rites of the Catholic Church in the cemetery of that denomination in Westernport Wednesday.  At the time of the explosion, the engineer had his hand on the throttle of the engine and was in the act of starting from the yard.  The indicator marked 105 pounds according to the dying statement of Mr Hogan who lived in great agony three hours after receiving his injuries.  The explosion threw him with sufficient force against the front of Kildow's Hall to damage the framework of the building.  Portions of his clothing were afterward found sticking to the front wall and marking the point of contact between his person and the house.  He leaves a wife and one child in Piedmont, W Va.  
The fireman, Thomas Moran, was an unmarried man.  He was thrown high in the air and falling downward came in contact with a fence over which his brains were scatted in all directions.  Kildow's Hall, the building nearest on one side of the railroad, was considerably racked.  The windows were demolished and the furniture of the Lodge Room badly damaged, the most of it being ruined by water, steam and fragments of the engine and boiler.  The charts, pictures and etc of the different orders (we understand that seven different associations and secret societies used the room) were almost utterly ruined while the plaster was knocked down from the ceiling and walls in many places.  The first floor which is used as a store was very little injured, the goods only suffering a considerable shaking up from the concussion.  The Nesbitt residence, on an eminence about twenty-five yards above the railroad, and opposite Kildow's Hall was much injured by a piece of the exploded boiler  which pierced the front wall.  Greater damage would have been done but for the porch, which broke the effect of the missle.  Among the many narrow escapes recorded is that of two little children in a house adjoining Nesbitt property.  They had been looking from a window, and were called away a few moments before the explosion by their mother and just in time to escape a heavy fragment of the boiler which entered the window alluded to and passed through the house. The scene immediately after the disaster was photographed by a Piedmont artist.  The wreck has been entirely removed and the injured buildings are fast undergoing repair.  
Cumberland Mountain City Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, May 9, 1874 - pg 3, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 174807300 - Thomas Hogan
Find A Grave Memorial# 174807392 - Thomas Moran
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 7, 2017

GRANT COUNTY - Mrs. Maud Hogbin, wife of James Hogbin died at her home here early last Friday morning of complication of disease. She has been ill for a long time. Saturday morning after service at the house grave, and by Revs. Smith and Thomas, the remains were interred in the Petersburg cemetery. The deceased was 30 years of age, and besides her husband, she is survived by two children, one son and one daughter.
Keyser Tribune, October 3, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 22, 2010

HARDY COUNTY - Word has been received here of the death of Wilson Hoge, well known here, at his home in Honolulu Hawaii. We did not learn the particulars.
Keyser Tribune, November 1, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 4, 2010

HOHING, Mrs. Anna E. Hartig

Frostburg, Md., July 29 — Mrs. Anna E. Hohing, aged 74 years, widow of Otto Hohing, a former sheriff of Allegany county, died at her home, 48 Broadway, at 3 o'clock this morning. According to members of the family she had been automobile riding the previous evening and at 9 o'clock retired without apparent illness. It is thought she slept away to death. Mrs. Hohing was the daughter of Phillip and Martha Hartig, born in Germany, coming to this country at the age of two years with her parents settling in Borden Mines, near Frostburg. The family later moved to Frostburg and on March 4 1880, she married Otto Hohing. She was an active member of the Salem Reformed church. Surviving are the following children: Miss Emma Hohing, Conrad Hohing, Otto Hohing and Philip Hohing, all of this city, and Mrs. Raymond E. Young, Aquasco, Md.; two brothers, Henry and Philip Hartig, this city, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Best, Luke, Md. Funeral services will be held from the home at a time to be announced. Rev. John W. Keener, pastor of the Salem Reformed Church will officiate and burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Mrs. Hohing is the mother of members of Otto Hohing & Sons, clothing merchants, East Union street. The firm has been in existence since March 9, 1905 and is composed of Otto and Philip Hohing. Conrad Hohing, another son, is secretary and treasurer of Fidelity Savings Bank.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 7, 2012

HOHING, Mrs. Chimera Smith

WINCHESTER, Va. — Chimera Hohing, 80, of Butterscotch Court, Winchester, Va., died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Born on Dec. 10, 1932, in Tuskeegee, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Algie Smith and Jessie Ola (Guthrie) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister, Lane Bufford and Barbara Maher. Chimera retired from the United States Federal Government. She is survived by her husband, William Hohing II; a daughter, Valerie Linn, of Gainesville, Fla.; a son, William Hohing III, of Virginia; two grandchildren, Alana Linn, of Charlotte, N.C. and Gabriel Linn, of Gainesville, Fla.; one brother, Bowling Bufford, of Connecticut and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fred Iser officiating. Interment will be held at Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - September 6, 2013
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 17, 2015

HOHING, Edward Frederick

Lonaconing, Md., March 24 - Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3:15 p.m. for Edward Frederick Hohing, at the home of his son, Conrad Hohing, the Rev. Selden Conner Adams of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hohing died from a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John A. Laughlin, Westernport, who found him dead in his bedroom when she went to awaken him. Mr. Hohing conducted the Lonaconing Bottling Works on an extensive scale, retiring 12 years ago when the plant was purchased by his only son. He was a director in the former First National Bank here. Mr. Hohing was a native of Barton, a son of the late Conrad and Christiana Hohing. His survivors include one other daughter, Mrs. C. T. Johnson, Asheville, N. C., two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Guisbert, Excelsior, Pa., and Mrs. Adam Muir, this place, and three brothers, John, Youngstown, O.; Oscar, McKeesport, Pa. and George, Keyser, W. Va.
Thursday, March 24, 1932; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted August 2, 2019

HOHING, Miss Emma C.

Frostburg, April 20 - Funeral services for Miss Emma C. Hohing, who died suddenly at her home Friday afternoon, will be held at the home, 48 Broadway, on Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. George L. Wehler, pastor of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Henry Little, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Allegany Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 21, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 7, 2012

HOHING, William

WINCHESTER, Va. — William Hohing II, 86, of Winchester, formerly of Lonaconing, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Born on May 4, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Hohing and Anna (Scott) Hohing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chimera Hohing. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He retired from the United States Federal Government and had also worked for Dunbar. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Linn, of Gainesville, Fla.; a son, William Hohing III, of Virginia; two grandchildren, Alana Linn, of Charlotte, N.C., and Gabriel Linn, of Gainesville. Family and friends will be received at the Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Morgan officiating. Interment will be held at Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
The Cumberland Times-News, January 23, 2015
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 19, 2015

HOKE, Mrs. Althea Shockey

Althea Hoke, 88, of Meyersdale, died Jan. 30, 1999, at Meyersdale Manor. Born March 1, 1910, in (Sand Patch) Meyersdale. A daughter of the late Howard and Estella (Beal) Shockey. Also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Samuel E. Hoke; her son, Samuel E. Hoke II; her daughter, Mary Estelle Brant, and brothers, James and Leo Shockey. Surviving are four grandchildren: Samuel E. Hoke III, Michael and Chris Bengivengo, and Kimberly McGee; five great-grandchildren: Christopher Aaron Bengivengo, Richard, Matthew, Robert and Andrew McGee; also a number of nieces and nephews. Althea lived a very active life prior to her admission to Meyersdale Manor in January 1988. While in Meadville, Pa., where she and her family resided many years ago, she served as regent of the local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was very proud of her heritage and was the family historian. After her husband's death, she served as head housemother and acting dean of women at Bloomsburg State College for 15 years. She returned to Meyersdale to be a companion and caregiver to two aunts, Mrs. George Benford and Mrs. John Bittner, until their deaths. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Meyersdale; Trinity Chapter 138, O.E.S., and a faithful patron of many charitable organizations. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, with Pastor Randall Marburger officiating. Friends will be received from noon until time of service. Interment, Salisbury Cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, February 2, 1999
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

HOLBROOK, Mrs. Martha J. Smith
 
ELLERSLIE — Mrs. Martha J. Holbrook, 39, wife of James Holbrook, of here, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient five days. Born in Ellerslie, she was a daughter of Guy E. and Gladys (Andrews) Smith, Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Mrs. Holbrook was employed by S. Schwab Company, Cumberland, and was a member of Bethel Assembly Church. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donna L. Day, Hyndman, and Miss Dora Landis, of here: two sons, Edmund C. Landis and David R. Landis, both of RD 1, Hyndman; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Harvey, Hagerstown; Mrs. Shirley A. Myers, Brunswick, Ohio, and Miss Belinda Smith, Olmsted Falls, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where friends will be received 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 there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. David Reed. Burial will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, August 20, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

HOLCOMB, Mrs. Donna M. Twigg

CUMBERLAND — Donna M. (Twigg) Holcomb, 45, previously of Cumberland, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in Worden, Montana, surrounded by her family. Born May 19, 1961, she was preceded in death by her father, Robert D. Twigg, and her brother, Robert “Bobby” Twigg. She was the daughter of Helen M. Twigg of Cumberland. She is survived by her husband, David T. Holcomb; her daughters, Sarah, Hannah, Audra Leigh, and son, Joshua. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was cremated on Monday and a full military service was held on Tuesday in Montana. Donna had served in the U.S. Army. Donna was able to be a stay-at-home mom and loved caring for her family. She enjoyed making candy and cookies for her family in Cumberland, shipping them from Montana. Only recently she began working full-time as a CNA and truly loved her job. Shortly afterwards she became ill. Donna is also survived by her sisters, Sherell L. Shaffer of Cresaptown; Carol Anderson and Kimberly Barb of Corriganville; Mary Ann DeVore and Brenda L. Prendergast of Cumberland and Jan M. Hymes of LaVale. She is survived by her brothers-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and a great-nephew. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, 660 Fayette Street, Cumberland, for family and friends.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, February 1, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 6, 2021

Lonaconing - John P. Holder, aged 52, a former resident of Lonaconing, died last Friday at Ely, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Holder, a son John who is in the Army, a granddaughter, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Laird, of Eureka, Nev.; Mrs. F. W. Wiegand, Mrs. Ella Braznell, Miss Edith Holder, all of Lonaconing; and two brothers, Thomas Holder of Cresaptown, and William Holder, of Ruth, Nev.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 31, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

EUREKA, Sept. 13 - William Albert Holder, brother of Mrs. Mary J. Laird of Eureka, died in an Ely hospital Thursday. Mr. Holder was 66 years of age and was a resident of Ruth, Nev. He had been in the employ of the Ruth mine for a period of years. Mr. Holder came to Eureka in 1906 and was employed in the mines here. He was a native of Lonaconing, Md., and was born there on July 17, 1883. After arriving in Eureka he married Miss Jessie Bradley, also of Maryland. Later they moved to Kimberly, where they resided until shortly after the first worId war, when they moved to Ruth. Mr. Holder was a member of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics of Lonaconing, Md. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jessie Holder of Ruth; four daughters: Mrs. Martha Baum, Lowell, Mass.; Mrs. Buryl Palmer, Rogue River, Ore.; Mrs. Leland Rosevear, East Ely, and Mrs. Mitchell Rice, Ely; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Laird, Eureka; Mrs. Charlotte Wiggins, Miss Edith Holder and Miss Ella Holder, all of Lonaconing, Md. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Wilson Rates Chapel in Ely at 1 p.m. Relatives attending the services from Eureka were Mrs. Mary Jane Laird, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Land, Albert T. Land of Virginia City, and Mrs. Christina Clifford of Reno.
The Nevada State Journal, September 14, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

Lonaconing, Sept. 24 - Funeral services for Thomas Holder, 68, of Cresaptown, who died Friday following a long illness, were conducted yesterday afternoon at the home. Interment was in Old Coney cemetery. Besides his widow, Mrs. Molly A. (Beveridge) Holder, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Laird, of Eureka, Nev., and Mrs. Lottie Wiegand, Mrs. Ella Braznell, and Miss Edith Holder, all of Lonaconing; a brother, William Holder, of Ruth, Nev.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 24, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

Name: Carl W. "Ken" Hollada, 83, of 1800 Savage Rd., Salisbury, PA
Parents: Milton James and Olive (King) Hollada
DOB: January 28, 1921, in Fort Hill, PA
DOD: Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare, Meyersdale, PA
Spouses: Rita (Tressler) Hollada; Marvette R. (Tressler) Hollada
Predeceased by: parents; first wife, Rita; son, Ronald Dwayne Hollada; daughter, Sally Mae Hollada; sisters, Beulah Showalter, Leota Hollada, Lola Showalter; brothers, Roland Hollada, Edgar Hollada, Charles "Zeke" Hollada
Survived by: wife, Marvette; sons, Richard Hollada, Salisbury, PA; Eddie Hollada, Troutman, NC; daughter, Gwendolyn Baer, Fort Hill, PA; brothers, Walter Hollada, Norwalk, CA; Robert Hollada, Fort Hill, PA; sister, Wanda Kretchman, Meyersdale, PA
Burial: February 22, 2004, Maple Glen Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2014

HOLLADA, Darrell Richard
 
Darrell Richard Hollada, 79, of Fort Hill, Pa., died Saturday, April 19, 2003, at Beverly Healthcare, Meyersdale, Pa. Born March 25, 1924, in Fort Hill, he was a son of the late Marshall and Arminta (Ringer) Hollada. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy (Lewis) Hollada, November 14, 1987. Mr. Hollada retired after 30 years as a farmer and 19 years as a truck driver for Keystone Lime Co. After his marriage to "Vity", he attended Maranatha Assembly of God, Grantsville, Md. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW 2, having served as a technical sergeant. Mr. Hollada was a P.O.W. during the war, and received the Purple Heart for wounds received in service as well as the bronze star. He was a member of the D.A.V. and Salisbury V.F.W. He is survived by his wife, Wilda F. "Vity" (Stein) Mason Hollada; two daughters, Rina Kemerer and husband, Doug, Essex Junction, Vt.; Diane Slayton and husband, George, Salisbury, Pa.; two step sons, Randall Mason, Rock Hill, S.C.; Rick Mason, Listonburg, Pa.; two step daughters, Karen Starnes and Kathy Mason, both of Catawba, S.C.; one sister, Miriam Shipley, Corriganville, Md.; two grandsons, Timothy and Andrew Kemerer; one great grandson, Owen Kemerer; four step grandchildren, Randall, Jr.; Leah, Derek and Brad Mason and one step great grandson, Hayden Mason. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, Md. on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Butch Morsberger officiating. Interment will be in Maple Glen Cemetery, Fort Hill, Pa., where military graveside rites will be accorded by Salisbury V.F.W. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Saturday, April 19, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 7, 2014

GRANTSVILLE - Edwin Carl "Bun" Hollada, 73, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. Born June 21, 1934, in Grantsville, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary (Folk) Hollada. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Hollada was a cutter for the Flushing Shirt Factory. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of Maple Grove Church of the Brethren, Woodmen of the World, Camp 41. He enjoyed camping and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine "Kate" (Lininger) Hollada; one son, David Allen Hollada, Terra Alta, W.Va.; three daughters, Norma Jean Slagle and husband Ronald, Bayard, W.Va., Barbara Kay DeWitt and husband Keith, Accident and Linda Sue Robinson and husband Randy, Friendsville; two sisters, Leola Sivits, Accident and Doris Gartner, Salisbury, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Cathy Harman officiating. Interment will be in Maple Glen Cemetery, Fort Hill, Pa. Pallbearers will be Curtis Layman, Zach Husk, Jeff Husk, Brian Sisler, Billy Slagle and Davey Simmons. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department.
Cumberland Times obituary
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009

Mrs. Eva M. Hollada, 64, of Star Route, Grantsville, Md., died June 5, 1979 at her residence. Born in Avilton, Md., she was daughter of the late Howard and Gertrude (McKenzie) Robeson. Mrs. Hollada was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Avilton. Surviving are her husband, Randall Hollada; one brother, Connell Robeson, Frostburg, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Edwards, California; and Mrs. Pearl Wedge, Meyersdale. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Salisbury. Interment, St. Ann's Cemetery in Avilton.
The Republic, Meyersdale, June 14, 1979
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009

Harold K. Hollada, 55, of Star Route, Grantsville, Md., died Saturday, Dec. 21, 1985 at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Grantsville, Md., Jan. 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Russell Hollada and Mary (Folk) Hollada. He was a carpenter by trade, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church of the Brethren. He is survived by six sons; Kenneth Hollada, Randall Hollada and Russell Hollada, all of Salisbury; Vernon Hollada, Somerset; David Hollada, Cranesville, W.Va.; Glenn Hollada, Cumberland, Md.; three daughters: Miss Terry Hollada, Meyersdale; Mrs. Roxanne Baker, Rockwood; Mrs. Glenis Troutman, Wellersburg; three brothers: Nyal Hollada, Ocean City, Md.; Randall Hollada, Frostburg, Md.; Edwin Hollada, Grantsville, Md.; three sisters: Mrs. Violet Wiley, Grantsville, Md.; Mrs. Leola Sivits, Deep Creek, Md.; Mrs. Dora Gartner, Salisbury; and seven grandchildren. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home where services were conducted Monday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Richard Nealis. Interment, Maple Glen Cemetery.
The Republic, Meyersdale, December 26, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009

Joyce Ann Hollada, 44, of Salisbury, died Nov. 1, 2003, at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born Aug. 8, 1959, in Meyersdale, a daughter of the late Edward and Thelma (Murray) Bittinger. Also preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence, of Latrobe and one sister, Freda Schrock, of Pittsburgh. Survived by her husband of 25 years, Kenneth Hollada; one son, Jay and wife, Tracy, Salisbury; three daughters, Christine and Ricky Leydig, Salisbury, Natasha and husband, Jason Shanholtz, Boynton, and Nicole and husband, Bryant Laidig, Salisbury; four grandchildren, Alexander Sell, Samantha and Daniel Leydig and Zachary Laidig; three brothers, Raymond and wife, Joan, Iowa, Elwood and wife, Darlene, Paul and wife, Linda, all of Salisbury; one sister, Margaret Baker, Boynton; 17 nephews, 16 nieces, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Member of Main Street Brethren Church, Meyersdale. Employed in service personnel at Fechheimer Shirt Factory, Grantsville, Md. Graduated Oct. 29, 2003, as a CNA from Garrett College, McHenry, Md. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Newman Funeral Home Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Highway, Salisbury, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Timothy Swindell officiating. Interment, Salisbury Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in care of the family. 
abt. Nov. 1, 2003; The Daily American
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009

GRANTSVILLE - Mrs. Mary E. Hollada, 83, died Sunday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Fort Hill, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Sarah (Fletcher) Folk. Her husband, Russell Hollada, preceded her in death. Mrs. Hollada was a member of Maple Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are five sons, Raymond Hollada, Garrettsville, Ohio; Nyle Hollada, Baltimore; Randall Hollada, Harold Hollada and Edwin Hollada, all of here; three daughters, Mrs. Violet Wiley, here; Mrs. Harlene Sivits, Deer Park and Mrs. Doris Gartner, Salisbury, Pa.; 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home by the Rev Preston Miller. Interment will be in Maple Glen Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, December 14, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLADA, Mrs. Pearl S. Wilt
 
Pearl S. Hollada, 86, of National Pike, Frostburg, Md., (*Garrett County), went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born February 5, 1918, in Salisbury, Pa., she was the daughter of the late George E. and Jennie (Thomas) Wilt. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Julius H. Garlitz, April 7, 1979 and Randall J. Hollada, July 5, 2004 and her twin sister, Mae Simpkins, November 9, 1992. Mrs. Hollada was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, Md. on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Albert J. Anselmi officiating. Interment will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Avilton, Md. Pallbearers will be Glen Allen Durst, Eugene Garlitz, Terry Garlitz, Harry Michael, James Sivits and Russell Sivits.
abt. Sunday, November 14, 2004; MD Obituary Links
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 12, 2013
*Frostburg is in Allegany Co. ~Genie

FROSTBURG - Randall James Hollada, 84, of 16386 National Pike, Frostburg, (Garrett County) died Monday, July 5, 2004, at his home. Born June 8, 1920, in Grantsville, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary (Folk) Hollada. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva (Robeson) Hollada; two sisters, Fern Nealis and Violet Wiley; and three brothers, Raymond, Nyal and Harold Hollada. Mr. Hollada was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired truck driver for Orner Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Pearl (Wilt) Garlitz Hollada; one brother, Edwin "Bun" Hollada, Grantsville; two sisters, Leola Sivits, Accident and Doris Gartner, Salisbury, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Avilton. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Northern Garrett County Rescue Squad.
Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009

GRANTSVILLE — Russell W. Hollada, 75, Grantsville, died today at his residence following a lingering illness. He was a son of the late Zenas and Priscilla (Burkholder) Hollada.He is survived by his widow, Mary (Folk) Hollada, five sons, Raymond Hollada, New Milford, Ohio; Nyal Hollada, Baltimore; and Randall, Harold and Edwin Hollada, all of Grantsville; four daughters, Mrs. Violet Wiley and Mrs. Harlene Sivits, both of Grantsville; Mrs. Fern Nealis, Cumberland; and Mrs. Doris Gartner, Salisbury, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Delia Davis and Mrs. Mary King, both of Springs, Pa.; 20 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. (DST) at the funeral home with Rev. Dean Huntley officiating and interment will be in the Maple Glen, Pa., Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 7, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLAND, Mrs. Bessie Raley
 
The remains of Mrs. Bessie Holland, Braddock, Pa., were brought here today on Train no. 48. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raley, Pittsburgh, Pa., who were pioneer citizens of our city. Mrs. Holland was aged about 22 years. The funeral services were held in the United Evangelical church immediately after the arrival of the train, the deceased being a member of that church. Besides the relatives and a number of friends, the remains were accompanied by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Beals, who conducted the services, assisted by the pastor of the church, Rev. D. J. Hershberger. Interment was in Hyndman cemetery. There remains to mourn her loss besides a host of friends, her father, mother, two brothers and one sister.
The Cumberland Alleganian, July 27, 1905 
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 13, 2015

Name: Terry Allan Hollar, 36, of 17218 Beechers Avenue, Frostburg, MD
Parents: Bill Hollar, Nappanee, IN and Beverly (Hepler) Merritt, Palestine, TX; natural father, Terry Hoopingarner, Middlebury, IN
DOB: November 7, 1967, in Indiana
DOD: Saturday, February 28, 2004, at his home
Spouse: Melissa Ann (Stanton) Hollar
Survived by: parents; wife; step son, Ronald Dewain Smith, Jr.; step daughters, Misty Ann Smith and Chrissa Ann Stanton, at home; half-brothers, Corey and Noah Hoopingarner, IN; half-sisters, Holly Drake, IN; Sha'nin Willis and husband Joseph and Michaela Morrow, TX
Burial: Cremation
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2014

Mrs. Annie Pearl Holler, 79, of 208 Springdale Street, died at her home today. She had been in ill health five years. Born June 4, 1889, in Fossilville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary (Wolford) Stouffer. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Clyde William Holler; two sons, M/Sgt. Blair S. Holler, Fort Holabird, Baltimore; Elmer W. Holler, this city; three daughters, Mrs. Laura A. Stevenson, this city; Mrs. Thelma A. Walker, at home; Mrs. Anna Mae Brakeall, RD 1, Ridgeley; two brothers, Edward Stouffer, Mann's Choice, and Charles Stouffer, Cresaptown; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Critchfield, Ellerslie, and Mrs. Ellie Clark, Cook's Mill, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 11, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 10, 2010

HYNDMAN - Charles Floyd Holler, 79, of RD 1, Buffalo Mills, died yesterday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital, Bedford, where he had been a patient nine days. He was born June 9, 1892 in Buffalo Mills, a son of the late Jacob and Margaret (Cook) Holler. He was a retired Akron, Ohio, city fireman, a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Hunting Club and was a Republican  committeeman for Juniata Township. Survivors include his widow Viola (Burkett) Holler; two sons, George Holler, Canton, Ohio; and Vance Holler, Sylmar, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Harkless, Akron; Mrs. Pearl Lipscomb, Panorama, Calif.; Mrs. Thelma Sullivan, Van Nuys, Calif., and Mrs. Maxine Watson, Newton, Ohio; two brothers, Jacob Guy Holler, RD 1, Buffalo Mills, and Russell S. Holler, Akron; 26 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Zeigler Funeral Home. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home by Rev. Richard L. Tome, with interment in Dry Ridge Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 19, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLER, Charles Floyd

Charles Floyd Holler, 79, of Buffalo Mills RD 1, died in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital Saturday morning, Dec. 18, 1971. He had been a patient there nine days. Born June 9,1892, in Buffalo Mills, he was the son of the late Jacob and Margaret (Cook) Holler. He is survived by his wife, Viola (Burkett) Holler. They were married April 14, 1914. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Harkless, of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Pearl Lipscomb, Panorama, Calif., Mrs: Thelma Sullivan, Van Neys, Calif., Mrs. Maxine Watson, Mewton, Ohio; two sons, George Holler, Canton, Ohio, and Vance Holler, of Sylmar, Calif; two brothers Guy Jacob Holler, of Buffalo Mills, RD 1, and Russell S. of Akron, Ohio; and twenty-six grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mr. Holler was a retired city fireman of Akron, Ohio. He had been a fireman for 28 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bedford and the Rocky Ridge Sportsmen's Club. He was a Republican Committeeman for Juniata Twp. Funeral services: Monday, December 20, at 2 p.m. in the Ziegler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with the Rev. Richard L. Tome officiating. Burial in Dry Ridge Cemetery.
The Bedford Gazette, December 20, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2010

HYNDMAN - Earl R. Holler, 52, of RD 1, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of Mrs. Nellie (DeVore) Holler, Hyndman, and the late Robert R. Holler. A retired cabinet maker, he was a social member of Hyndman VFW-Post, and a member of Rocky Ridge Hunting Club. Also surviving are his widow, Betty (Cook) Holler; a son, Jeffrey Earl Holler, Portage, and a brother, George Holler, Corriganville. The body will be at the Zeigler Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, November 15, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLER, Earl V.
 
HYNDMAN - Earl V. Holler, 76, of RD I, Hyndman, died Friday at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland. Born July 17, 1903, at Madley, Pa., he was a son of the late George and Sarah (Lybarger) Holler. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Cumberland Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Catherine N. (Devore) Holler; two sons, James C. Holler of Big Spring, Md., and Victor E. Holler of Grantsville; two daughters, Mrs. James McNish, Post Republic, Va., and Mrs. Dorothy M. Edward, Memphis, Tenn.; three brothers, Clyde Holler and Harry Holler, both of Cumberland, Albert Holler of Holidaysburg, Pa.; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Atlee Snyder officiating. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery, RD I, Buffalo Mills.
Cumberland Evening Times, May 28, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

HYNDMAN - Elmer E. Holler, 82, of RD 1, Buffalo Mills, died yesterday at the VA Hospital at Altoona. Born at Madley, he was a son of the late George and Sara (Lybarger) Holler. Mr. Holler was a veteran of World War I and was a retired Civil Service employe. He was a member of Lybarger Lutheran Church, the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Oscar Jordan Post 7375, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his widow, Freda (Coughenour) Holler, and a son, Jere Holler, of here. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Richard L. Tome. Burial will be in Lybarger Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by members of Oscar Jordan Post, VFW.
The Cumberland News, November 1, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLER, George Washington
 
HYNDMAN - George Washington Holler, 89, of RD 1, Buffalo Mills, died this morning at his home. A native of Bedford County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jane (Hufford) Holler. His wife, Mrs. Sarah (Lybarger) Holler, preceded him in death. Surviving are six sons, Clyde and Harvey Holler, both of Cumberland; Elmer Holler, Aberdeen; Robert and Earl Holler, both of Hyndman, and Albert Holler, RD 1, Buffalo Mills; a daughter, Mrs. Lena Swauger, RD 1, Buffalo Mills; 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Zeigler Funeral Home after 1 p.m. tomorrow, and services will be conducted there at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. J.M. Sharp will officiate, and interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 18, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

SALISBURY, PA. — Herlen N. Holler, 64, Boynton, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Boynton, he was a son of the late Newton R. and Mary (Steele) Holler. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, here; Cement Masons Union and Elk Lick Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his widow, Elsie (Pyle) Holler; a brother, Sydney Holler, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hillegas and Mrs. Veda May, all of Boynton. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home. A service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ with Rev. Ernest N. Rumbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Salisbury IOOF Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 1, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLER, Henry Thornton
 
Henry Thornton Holler, aged 89, died Tuesday, May 10, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. R. E. Stuby, of Ellerslie. A farmer by occupation, he resided in Bedford county all his life until the last two years when he moved to Ellerslie. He was born in Bedford, Dec. 19, 1859, a son of Joseph and Jane (Hufferd) Holler. He married Hester Wolford Dec. 15, 1884. He is survived by these children: Frosty O. Holler, Fayette City; Elwood, Gary, Ind.; Mrs. John Imler, Bedford R. 1; Mrs. Stuby: R. O. Holler, Charleroi; Mrs. Richard Graves, Homestead; Clarence E., Bedford R. 1; Mrs. Charles O'Baker, Wellersburg; Mrs. Sylvester Hoagland, Bedford. Also surviving is a brother, George, Buffalo Mills. Membership was held in the Reformed church, Imlertown. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Ellerslie Evangelical church, the Revs. W. J. Lloyd and Charles Raley officiating. Interment will be in Madley cemetery under the direction of the Zeigler funeral home of Hyndman.
Bedford Gazette, May 13, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

HOLLER, Mrs. Hester
 
The funeral service of Mrs. Hester Holler, wife of Thornton Holler, who died Jan. 6 at her home at St. Clairsville, Pa., was held in the Lybarger Lutheran Church, Saturday morning. Rev. Ealy, pastor of the Reformed Church, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband and nine children: Frosty, Charleroi, Pa.; Elwood, Gary, Ind.; Roy, Buffalo Mills; Clarence, Cessna; Mrs. John Imler, Imlertown; Mrs. R. E. Stuby, Hyndman; Mrs. Richard Spanitti and Miss Ethel, both of Cumberland; Mrs. Sherman Ikes, at home; twenty-two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Null, Central City.
Cumberland Evening Times, January 14, 1931
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

A service for James M. Holler, 48, of Boynton, Pa., who died Friday in Memorial Hospital of injuries he received in a fall from a bridge under construction on U. S. Route 40, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, Salisbury, Pa. Rev. Richard Harder will officiate, and burial will be in Salisbury IOOF Cemetery. He was a son of Mrs. Margaret (Wellington) Holler and the late Archie Holler. Mr. Holler was a member of St. John's Church and the consistory; Meyersdale Lodge 554 AF & AM, Elk Lick Rod and Gun Club, and Local 526 Cement Finishers Union. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of Salisbury American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Grace (Pyle) Holler; a son, James E. Holler, serving with the Army in Viet Nam; three brothers, Kenneth Holler, Salisbury, Jack Holler, Boynton, and Albert Holler, Millertown, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Barraio, Boynton, and Mrs. Mary Baer, Turtle Creek, Pa. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 28, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HYNDMAN — James William (Bill) Holler, 69, a member of Hyndman Borough Council for 10 years, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient 11 days. Mr. Holler was a member of the Borough's Democratic Committee from 1939 to 1968, and a member of the Hyndman-Londonderry Democratic Club. A retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer, he was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Lodge 50, Connellsville; Knights of Pythias Excelsior Lodge 3, Harrisburg, since 1921, and was member and treasurer of the Hyndman Grange. He was a member of First United Church of Christ where he was deacon, and a member of the consistory. Mr. Holler also was a former Bedford County auditor and was a member of the Hyndman Rod and Gun Club and Lions Club. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late James M. and Sarah (Steckman) Holler. Twice married, his first wife, Helene (Brant) Holler; preceded him in death. Surviving are his widow, Myrtle A. (Turner) Holler; three children, Mrs. Dorothy Kreigline, here; Lloyd L. Holler, York; and Mrs. Myrtle G. Miller, Silver Spring; a brother, George E. Holler, here, and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the First Church of Christ tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. John Zinn will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 13, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLER, Jasper Frank

SHAW — Jasper Frank Holler, 76, died Wednesday in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born in Mann's Choice, Pa., he was a son of the late Ellrick and Mary (Gondon) Holler. He was a retired sawmill worker and coal miner. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Shroyer, RD 1, Hyndman, Pa.; a brother, Edward Holler, Hyndman, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitacre, Cumberland. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. T. E. Richardson, pastor of Ellerslie (Md.) Methodist Charge, will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, December 12, 1952, page 16, col. 2
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 19, 2015

HOLLER, Mrs. Jennie

Following an illness of two weeks, Mrs. Frank Holler, 32 years old of Westernport, Md., died at 1 o'clock this morning at the Western Maryland Hospital of typhoid. The body was removed to the Wolford undertaking rooms where it was prepared for burial and this afternoon sent to her home. Mrs. Holler is survived by her husband and four children. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The time for the funeral has not yet been set, but interment will be in Philos cemetery.
The Cumberland Press, Friday, February 5, 1915, page 5, col. 3
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 19, 2015

HOLLER, Mrs. Jennie

Funeral of Mrs. Holler -  The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Holler, wife of Frank Holler, Westernport, will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the home with burial in Philos cemetery.
The Cumberland Press, Saturday, February 6, 1915, page 2, col. 3
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 19, 2015

Joseph Archie Holler died in the Allegany Hospital in Cumberland, Md., at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, of coronary occlusion. He had been in poor health for some time, and had been removed to the hospital on the preceding Thursday evening, where he became steadily worse. Mr. Holler was born in Bedford County on March 6, 1884, a son of Mary Elizabeth (Steel) and Newton Holler and was 65 years, 2 months and 29 days old at his passing. He was married to the former Miss Margaret Wellington, who survives him. He was employed for a number of years as road construction worker in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and was a member of the Hod Carriers Union in Boynton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Albert, Millerstown; Jack and James of Boynton and Kenneth, in the U.S. Army at Camp Kilmer, N.J.; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Baer, Turtle Creek, and Mrs. Samuel Ferrario, Boynton; Two brothers Sidney and Harlen Holler of Boynton; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Critchfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Hillegas and Mrs. Veta May, all of Boynton, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Hillegas in Boynton at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, with the Rev. Lloyd M. McKinley, pastor of the Salisbury and Meyersdale Methodist churches, officiating. Interment in the IOOF Cemetery in charge of Mortician Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, June 9, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOLLER, Mrs. Lottie Jane Bohn
 
Hyndman, Pa., Aug. 13 – Mrs. Lottie Jane Holler, 75, widow of Harry E. Holler, of Buffalo Mills, died today at 12:30 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert E. Wagner, this place. She was a daughter of the late Solomon and Catherine Huffman Bohn, and a member of Grace Evangelical Church here. Surviving besides her daughter are a son, Walter B. Holler, this place, and two brothers, Charles Bohn, of Buffalo Mills, and Howard L. Bohn, of Ellerslie.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 13, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

Hyndman, July 8 - Mrs. Margaret Holler, 73, wife of Jacob Holler, Buffalo Mills, Pa., died this morning. A native of Somerset County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cook. She was married in 1886. Surviving children are Mrs. Blanche Bittner, and Floyd Holler, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Lulu Hillegass, New Buena Vista, Pa.; and Sheridan Holler, Buffalo Mills. One brother survives, Charles Cook, of Pittsburgh, and the following sisters: Mrs. Lucy Wagner, Chicago; Mrs. Nora Higgins, Du Bois, Pa., and Mrs. Daisy Maiser, Sand Patch, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mary Francis Holler Lybarger died at Bedford, Route 2, August 5, 1930. She was born at Dry Ridge, July 4, 1864 and was a daughter of Joseph and Jane Holler deceased. On July 19, 1888 she was united in marriage to L. D. Lybarger who survives with a daughter, Mrs. Clay Mowry of Bedford, Route 2. Four grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also survive: George Holler, Madley; Thornton Holler, Osterburg; Mrs. W. L. Norton, Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Samuel Hoffman, Akron, Ohio. She was a member of the Lutheran Church for 41 years and the Bedford Grange. Funeral services were held at Madley, Aug. 7, with Rev. Petrea officiating. Interment was made in the Lybarger cemetery.
August 15, 1930, Bedford Gazette, Bedford, PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HYNDMAN—Robert Raymond Holler, 70, died yesterday at Oakland VA Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Madley, he was a son of the late George and Sarah (Lybarger) Holler. He was a retired Celanese Fibers Company employe and a member of the Lutheran Church and Oscar Jordan VFW Post 7375. Surviving are his wife, Nellie (Devore) Holler; two sons, Earl Holler, Hyndman RD 1; George W. Holler, Corriganville; five brothers, Clyde W. and Howard L. Holler, Cumberland; Elmer Holler and Albert A. Holler, Buffalo Mills and Earl V. Holler, here; a sister, Mrs. Lena Swauger, Buffalo Mills RD 1, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Dwight Putman Jr. will officiate and interment will be in Madley Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded by members of Oscar Jordan Post and an honor guard from the Bedford VFW Post.
The Cumberland News, May 20, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs.Sarah Arminta Holler died at 11 o'clock Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, at her residence at Buffalo Mills R.1, after a long illness. She was born March 4, 1869, at Madley, the daughter of David and Hetty (Huffman) Lybarger. She was married to George W. Holler in 1888. She is survived by her husband and these children: Clyde and Harvey, Cumberland; Mrs. Lena Swauger, Buffalo Mills; Elmer, Aberdeen, Md.; Robert and Earl, Hyndman; Sibert, Buffalo Mills; 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Membership was held in the Lybarger Lutheran church. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Sept. 24., at the church, the Rev. H. M. Petrea officiating. Interment will be in Madley cemetery under the direction of the Zeigler funeral home of Hyndman.
The Bedford Gazette, September 23, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 28, 2009

SALISBURY, Pa. - Sidney Holler, 80, of Boynton, died yesterday at his home. A native of Buffalo Mills, Pa., he was a son of the late Newton and Mary (Steele) Holler. He was a member of the Elk Lick Rod and Gun Club, Cement Finishers Local 296 and Local 419 and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Lena (Fleigle) Holler; a son, Ray Holler, Boynton; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Midland, Md.; Mrs. Eileen Roberts, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Mildred Trent, Mrs. Audrey Ringler, Miss Lois Holler, Boynton, and a sister, Mrs. Veda May, Boynton. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home here where friends will be received. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at St. John's Church. Rev. Ernest N. Rumbaugh will officiate and burial will be in Salisbury Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 28, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Viola "Ollie" Pearl Holler, 101, formerly of Bard Hollow, Buffalo Mills RD 1, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at the residence of her daughter, Maxine Sexton, in Diamond, Ohio. She was born Jan. 24, 1897, at Kegg, a daughter of the late Marion and Ruie (Hillegass) Burkett. She was the oldest of 16 children. In 1971, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Floyd Holler. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Vance and Charles Holler, and by 12 sisters and brothers. She is survived by one son and four daughters: Blanche Witter of Brooksville, Fla.; George Holler, Massillon, Ohio; Pearl Lipscome, Palm Dale, Calif.; Thelma Sullivan, Brooksville, Fla.; and Maxine Sexton, Diamond, Ohio; 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by a brother, Walter Burkett of Hyndman, and sister, Edna Caton of Somerset. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Holler worked at White Sulfur Springs Hotel, Manns Choice. Later, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Buffalo Mills. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Thursday at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Burial in Dry Ridge Cemetery. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The Bedford Gazette, September 29, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 30, 2010

HOLLER, Walter Blair
 
HYNDMAN - Walter Blair Holler, 88, of Hyndman and Johnstown, died yesterday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. A native of Buffalo Mills, he was a son of the late Harry C. and Catherine (Bohn) Holler. A retired B&O Railroad engineer, he was a member of Franklin Street Methodist Church and Masons Lodge 538, Johnstown, and New Castle Consistory. Surviving are his widow, Beulah (Reese) Holler: a daughter, Mrs. Marion Peterson, Johnson; two grandchildren: four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Dale R. Shunk will officiate and burial will follow in Lybarger Cemetery. 
The Cumberland News, August 27, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

Name: Evelyn Hazel Holliday, 90, of North Pennsylvania Ave., Grantsville, MD 
Parents: Harry E. and Laura C. (Bowser) Humbertson 
DOB: March 8, 1914, in Addison, PA 
DOD: Saturday, September 4, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, MD 
Spouse: Frederick August Holliday 
Predeceased by: parents, husband 
Survived by: son, Frederick Allen Holliday and wife Joan of Grantsville; daughter, Eva Lou Harman and husband Randall of Accident, MD 
Burial: September 7, 2004, Addison Cemetery 
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2014

CUMBERLAND MD, OCT 11 -   Isaac Holliday of Paw Paw W Va, was killed on the B&O railroad early this morning. A section of train No 31, which passed Paw Paw about daylight, had the dead body of the young man on the pilot of the engine. The crew knew nothing of the death until the train stopped at Okonoko. Holliday was a telegraph lineman, and the presumption is that he was on duty when the train came upon him. He was 23 years old and a son of John Holliday. A sister, Mrs. Sallie Holliday, lives in Cumberland.
Keyser Tribune, October 18, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

Zachary Scott Holliday, 15, of Meyersdale RD 1 died Wednesday, July 17, 1996, at his residence. Born Nov. 9, 1980, in Cumberland, Md. Son of Tommy and Sue (Bodes) Holliday, Meyersdale. He was a member of St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ and was a karate student with Ken Groff. A 10th grade student at Salisbury-Elk Lick High School, he was also a member of the ski club. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Shay and Shauna Holliday, both at home; maternal grandmother, Esther Bodes, Meyersdale; and paternal grandmother, Mary Holliday, Salisbury. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Inc., Salisbury, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ with the Rev. Lamar Bender officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Salisbury Family Center.
Somerset Daily American, July 18, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009

HOLLINGSWORTH, William S.

William S. Hollingsworth, 54, of New York City, died Sunday after a long illness. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late William (Bill) S. Hollingsworth and Stella (Rose) Hollingsworth, 402 Pine Avenue. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, four sons and three grandchildren in New York City; a sister Thelma Hollingsworth, and a brother, Joseph Hollingsworth, city. Interment will take place in New York City.
Tuesday, July 30, 1963; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 6, 2019

HOLLIS, Mrs. Adeline Peaslee, nee Bolyard

Rowlesburg - Mrs. Adeline Peaslee Hollis, 88, died yesterday at her home on Main Street. Born at Sinclair, she was a daughter of the late Isaiah and Amanda (Wilson) Bolyard. Mrs. Hollis was twice married and both her husbands, Harry W. Peaslee and Harry R. Hollis preceded her in death. Mrs. Hollis was a graduate of Fairmont State Normal School and had been a school teacher in Preston County for 17 years. She organized the first Reading Circle, Audubon School Club and first Girl Scout troop in Preston County. She also was a member Christ United Methodist Church and a charter member of Ladies Friendly Bible Class. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred Beerbower, Kingswood; a granddaughter, JMrs. John Fiffe, Lexington, Ky.; a grandson, Bruce P. Beerbower, Kingwood, and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Hollis residence on Main Street where friends will be received 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 Thursday at 2 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church by Rev. John Barnes and Rev. William Pyles. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery at Kingwood. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
Tuesday, April 11, 1972; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie.
Posted February 9, 2019

HOLMES, James

Tuesday - Another distressing accident occurred in the Baltimore & Ohio South Cumberland Yards yesterday morning when switch tender, James Holmes, was almost instantly killed. Exactly how the unfortunate affair happened is not known, but it is supposed that Mr Holmes, who attends the switch at Virginia Lane had crossed the track for the purpose of throwing a switch when a yard engine came along which struck him knocking him over on the West bound track just as No 15 accommodation was passing which almost instantly finished the deadly work begun by the yard engine. Mr Holmes was a cripple, having lost his left arm in an accident some years ago. The remains were removed in Butler's ambulance to his undertaking establishment and after preparing for burial was taken to the home of the deceased, 173 North Centre St. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St Patrick's chuch. Interment will be in the cemetery of that church. Mr. Holmes was horn in County Limerick, Ireland, and was 43 years old. He leaves a wife and six children surviving him.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Maryland., Thursday, September 7, 1905 - pg 4, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 125664106
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 31, 2016

HOLMES, Josiah

EARTH TO EARTH ~ All That Was Mortal of Josiah Holmes Laid to Rest This Afternoon
The funeral of Josiah Holmes, whose unexpected death last Monday evening was such a great shock to his friends, took place this afternoon from his late residence on Green street. The casket was literally covered with beautiful floral offerings, sent by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sanders, M. Courtney Gerley (?Gorley), Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Morgan, E. D. Zacharias and Fred. Blaul. Among the relatives present from Pittsburg were Mr. John Holmes, a brother of the deceased, and his wife, Mr. Wm H. Williamson, Mr. John Kinworthy, Mr. Stephen Newburn, and Mr. Samuel Neppenstall. The funeral was one of the largest that has ever been witnessed in this city.  Rev. Clarence Buel officiated. The pall bearers were: Mr. Ferd. Williams, Capt. W. E. Griffith, Mr. R. H. Shearer, Mr. Philips, Mr. Bowen and Mr. Miller. The interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The employes of the Crown and Cumberland Steel Works presented a floral offering representing a roll of steel about two feet long. They also attended the funeral in a body.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD., Wednesday, February 20, 1895; Page 1, Col. 6
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted October 19, 2015

PATTERSONS CREEK
Mr. Holran was called to New York one day last week by the death of his sister, he is the Superintendent of Casparis Stone Quarry.
NEWS TRIBUNE, (W.VA.) MARCH 31, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 16, 2010

HOLSHEY, Mrs. Olive Loretta Menhorn
 
CUMBERLAND — Olive Loretta Holshey, 78, of Cumberland, presently a resident of Lions Manor Nursing Home since Jan., 1991, died Monday, July 7, 1997, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born March 6, 1919, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Otto Menhorn and Anna Mae Menhorn Schaidt Wilson. Mrs. Holshey was a homemaker. She was a 1936 graduate of Pennsylvania Avenue High School. She was a Lutheran by faith. Surviving are her husband Philip Holshey; two sons, Michael L. Holshey and wife Kathy, Fairfax, Va., and Edward L. Holshey and wife Jonelle, Millersville; one sister, Charlotte Hirt, Crossville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Shelley Holshey, Meredith J. Haskell and husband Mike, Michael W. Holshey and wife Susan, Rebecca Sheik and husband Will, and David Holshey; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence F. Goetz officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, July 9, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 24, 2018

HOLSINGER, Mrs. Jennie Stark

Frostburg, May 11 - Mrs. Jennie (Stark) Holsinger, 74, widow of John Holsinger, of Eckhart, died last night in Miners' Hospital here, where she was admitted three days ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gladstone McGuinn, of Cumberland, and Mrs. Vincent Engle, of Eckhart; four sons, David, John, James and William Holsinger, all of Eckhart; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Garlitz, of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Catherine Garlitz, of Kitzmiller, Md.; and Mrs. George McKenzie and Mrs. Benjamin Rowe, both of Frostburg; and six brothers, George Stark, of Wyoming; John, David and Charles Stark, of Frostburg; Henry Stark, of Eckhart, and William Stark, of Greensburg, Pa. The body is at the home of her son, William Holsinger, Eckhart, where funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. John Wilson, pastor of Eckhart Methodist church. Interment will be in Porter cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 12, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 13, 2012

Martha E. Holsopple, 84, Oakland, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at Oakland Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 16, 1921, in Brookside, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Roy J. and Trecia (Wolfe) Bowman. She was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren. She was a former volunteer for the Western Maryland Chapter of the American Heart' Association, and the Garrett County Board of Elections. She was a former supervisor of baked goods for the Garrett County Fair, and a former member of the Homemaker's Club, the Garrett County Christian Women's Association, and the Women's Bowling, League. She is survived by her husband, C. Harold Holsopple; one daughter, Jeannette  D. Swartzentruber; Key West, Fla.; one son, Brian D. Holsopple, Staunton, Va.; one sister, Naomi Teets, Boonsboro; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland. A service was held today, Thursday, Aug, 4, at the Fairview Church of the Brethren, with the Rev, David Moon and the Rev, Donald Matthews officiating, Interment was in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, Martha Ellen had devoted her efforts to providing a home for her family without regard to her own extra work and love involved, and made home a haven of peace for all members of her family, providing food and shelter beyond what was expected to them. All family members are thankful for her quiet strength through the years she was with us. She thoroughly loved to attend church worship services while she was able, and sadly missed them when not physically able. We are thankful for the example she set through her lifetime.
about Sunday, July 31, 2005, The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD.
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 13, 2010

HOLT, David H.
 
David H. Holt died early this morning at his home in Carlos. He was 62 years old and leaves a widow and five children, three sons and two daughters. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. John Wiley, of Cumberland; Mrs. James Brown of Gilmore, and Mrs. Alex. Middleton, of Carlos, and four brothers, Messrs. James, George and John, of Charleroi, Pa., and Isaac of the Borden Mining Co., this place. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon. Services will be held at the family residence at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Allegany cemetery.
(no date or publication)
Posted August 30, 2013 

The coroner's jury which investigated the death of Mrs Elizabeth Ann Hager Holt, aged 28 years, who died under suspicious circumstances yesterday morning about 8 o'clock at the Denver Hotel, Mechanic and Bedford streets, this city late last night, after a session of about four hours, at the Stein undertaking rooms, where the body rests found that the cause of death was morphine poisoning, self administered, and for motives unknown. State's Attorney Robb conducted the questioning of the witnesses. Brady Frill, of Durbin WVa, who had been placed in jail, pending the investigation, was released. He and the woman had been together and as Frill admitted that he was addicted to the use of morphine, when arrested, it had been thought best to hold him.
Cumberland News of 4th
Keyser Tribune, April 7, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 21, 2010

HOLT, Ernest William

Barrelville - Ernest William Holt, 79, died yesterday in Miners Hospital, Frostburg. He had been in ill health for two years. Born in Confluence, Pa., he was a son of Mrs. Asa Stuckey and was formerly employed as a stone quarry foreman. He was a member of Moffett Memorial Presbyterian Church. Also surviving besides his mother, are his widow, Grace (Lowery) Holt; five children, Ernest M., of Cresap Park; Mrs. Helen L. May, Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Doris Smith, Cresaptown; Mrs. Wilma J. Wagner, Cumberland, and Dale Holt, at home; four half-brothers, Joseph Stuckey, LaVale; Ira Stuckey, Baltimore; Herb Stuckey, Harrisonburg, Pa.; and Irvin Stuckey, Canton, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Woodward, Canton; Mrs. Elsie Rawley, Connecticut; Mrs. Lottie Burley, Corriganville; and five grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa., where services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Charles Raley. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 11, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

Howard W. Holt, 67, of Meyersdale, died Nov. 12, 1994, at his home, born March 23, 1927 in McKeesport, son of the late Lester and Hettie (Luhm) Holt. Preceded in death by two brothers: Lester and James. Survived by his wife, the former Ruth Baker, and children: Thresa, wife of Robert Kelly, Garrett; Brenda, wife of Richard Porter, Meyersdale RD 4; Kim, wife of Dave Miller, Friedens; Tim, married to the former Debbie McCaskill, Meyersdale RD 4, and David, at home. Also 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Retired from Somerset State Hospital. Member of the Hostetler Church of the Brethren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hostetler Church of the Brethren, with Rev. William Davis officiating. Interment, Beals Cemetery, Greenville Township. Memorials may be made to the "In Touch" Hospice, Somerset, the Hostetler Church of the Brethren Building Fund, or to Camp Harmony.
Daily American, November 14, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 5, 2011

Thomas H. Holt, 96, of Somerset, Pa., died there August 22. Mr. Holt was a native of Derbyshire, England. Surviving are eight children, Miss Ethel Holt and John and Roy Holt, all of Somerset; Charles and Arthur Holt, Friedens, Pa.; Thomas Holt, Jenners, Pa.; Mrs. Olive Darrah, Meyersdale; and Mrs. Violet Musgrove, Greensburg, Pa.; a brother, George Holt, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Iser, Cumberland; Mrs. Alice Wagner, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Mary E. Cochran, Alexandria, Va.; 33 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services and burial were held in Somerset.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 31, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Services for John Holtschneider, 83, a farmer, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of his son, Albert Holtschneider, Deer Park, after a long illness, will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a. m. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown, by Rev. Stanley Miltenberger. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Agnes George 914 Harding Avenue. Mr. Holtschneider, who had been blind the past six years, was born January 16, 1864, in Germany. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs Fred Holtschneider. He came to this country at the age of 19 and resided in the Deer Park section for many years. He belonged to St. Peter's Catholic Church, Oakland. In addition to his son and daughter, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth (Niner) Holtschneider, whom he married 61 years ago; four other children, Joseph and William Holtschneider, Deer Park; Mrs. Minnie McGettigan, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Margaret Brailer, this city; a brother, Fred Holtschneider, Deer Park, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, July 7, 1947 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 24, 2011

Name: Paul Wilson Holtzman, 89, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Edgar Holtzman and Carrie (Wilson) Holtzman
DOB: November 27, 1913, in Cumberland, MD
DOD: Thursday, April 24, 2003
Spouse: Lallah Adams Holtzman
Predeceased by: parents; sister, Mary Virginia Linn; brothers, Charles B. Holtzman and Donald Holtzman
Survived by: wife; son, Gary Holtzman and his wife June, Springfield, WV; daughter, Linda Snyder and her husband Larry, Cumberland; sister, Dorothy Fleek, Fort Ashby, WV; brother, Leonard Holtzman, Cumberland, MD
Burial: cremated; Memorial Service, Monday, April 28, 2003; interment, Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 13, 2015

Miss Agnes Holzen, 83, of 317 Pulaski Street, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital. A brother, John F. Holzen, city, survives.
The body is at the Stein Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times, November 12, 1957

A requiem mass for Miss Agnes Holzen, 83, of 317 Pulaski Street, who died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home. Born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Paulus)[sic] Holzen, she was a retired nurse, having been a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Pittsburgh. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Conroy of Virginia.
Cumberland Evening Times, November 13, 1957

Miss Anna M. Holzen, 62 years old, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at Allegany Hospital.  Miss Holzen had been in failing health in recent years.  She was a daughter of the late Anthony Holzen and lived all her life in Cumberland.  One brother, George Holzen of Wilkinsburg, Pa., survives.  The body was removed today to the home of Mrs. Kathleen Glick Murray, 527 Fayette street.  The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Friday morning with services in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  The family request that floral tributes be omitted.
Wednesday, 2 January 1929, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted August 17, 2010

Makes Bequest of $3,000 to SS. Peter and Paul's
The will of Miss Anne Holzen has been probated in the Orphan's Court.  $3,000 is left to the pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  The remainder of the estate is left to Cathleen G. Murray, a niece, and DeSales Glick, a nephew.  DeSales Glick is also named as executor of the estate without bond.
Wednesday, 30 January 1929, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted August 17, 2010
~Genie

Mrs. Catherine Holzen, 78 years old, widow of John Holzen, died at 11 o'clock this morning at her home, 317 Pulaski street, following a prolonged illness.  She is survived by two sons, Frank and William Holzen and the following daughters; Miss Mary and Miss Agnes Holzen, Mrs. Henry Keolker[sic], this city; Mrs. A. J. Conroy, and Miss Elizabeth Holzen, Pittsburgh, Pa.  She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Michael P. Gannon, Piedmont, W.Va.  Her maiden name was Paulis.  She was a life-long member of SS. Peter&Paul Catholic Church.  The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from that church and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, March 23, 1929 

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Paulis Holzen, 78 years old, widow of John Holzen, who died Saturday at her home, 317 Pulaski street, will he held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, March 25, 1929

Edward A. Holzen, 52, member of the Cumberland Police Department, died this morning at 3:25 o'clock at his home, 738 Mechanic street.  While in ill health several years, Mr. Holzen was on duty until last Tuesday.  His end came suddenly.A son of the late Anthony and Mary Holzen, he was born  here and in his early days assisted his father at his blacksmith shoopl  Mr. Holzen, was once employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a machininst.  Later he operated the old Acorn Cafe.  He had been a special police officer looking after traffic for ten years. Mr. Holzen as a young man was active in athletics and was a middleweight boxer.  He also acted as referee in boxing and wrestllling matches.  He played end on the old Y.M.C.A. football team.  He was a charter member of Cumberland Aerie, No. 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Holzen was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church from which the funeral will be held Tuesday morning with burial in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.  His death is the third in his family in three months.  Two sisters, Mrs. Edith Reinhart, wife of Joseph H. Reinhart, and Mrs. Mae Frantz, wife of Raymond D. Frantz, died within that period. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maude J. Holzen, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy McKenzie, wife of Edmond T. McKenzie; a brother, George Holzen, in the government secret service at Manila, in the Philippines, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Barrick, Baltrimore, and Mrs. Nell Hocking, Washington, D. C. Mr. Holzen was one of the best known men in Cumberland.  He went about his duties with a smile and his good nature always asserted itself, no matter the situation in any line of work he undertook.
Saturday, 2 February 1935, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted August 17, 2010
~Genie

Miss Elizabeth Holzen died at her home 109 Johnson street, this morning.  She is survived by a sister, Miss Anna Holzen, 109 Johnson street and by two brothers, John, Pulaski street, and George Holzen, of Wilkinburg, Pa.  She was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Miss Holzen was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Holzen.
Thursday, 30 October 1924, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted August 17, 2010
~Genie

HOLZEN, Miss Elizabeth
 
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Holzen will be held Monday morning from SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of which she was a member, with interment in the church cemetery. Miss Holzen died yesterday morning at her home, 109?? Johnson street.
Friday, October 31, 1924; Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted May 16, 2013  

HOLZEN, Mrs. Gertrude B. Sigler
 
Mrs. Gertrude B. Holzen, 63, widow of George Holzen, died last night at her home, 141 Bedford street. A native of Westernpost, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Rachel C. (Duckworth) Sigler. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Joseph E. Myers, Cumberland; two brothers, Charles Sigler, Midland, and John E. Sigler, Westernport; three step-sons, Lewis Lebeck, Cumberland; George C. Lebeck, Los Angeles, Cal.; Albert O. Lebeck, Gallup, New Mexico; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. The body will remain at the Kight Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. She was the widow of Adam Lebeck, a former county commissioner and city councilman.
Evening Tmes, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.; Wednesday, 9 December 1942
~Genie
Posted May 16, 2013 

John Holzen, 76 years of age, retired blacksmith, died at his home 317 Pulaski street, this morning.  Mr. Holzen is survived by his widow, six daughters and two sons.  He leaves also one brother and one sister. For many years Mr. Holzen, with his brother, the late Henry Holzen, was employed in the smithing shop of the former Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad, Centre street.  He took employment with the Western Maryland Railway when that company absorbed the former company.  He was a member of the Beneficial Society of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church. The funeral will take place from SS. Peter and Paul church, Friday morning at 9 o'clock with interment in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, January 21, 1925

Mrs. Mary Holzen, widow of Anthony[sic, Anton] Holzen, died Thursday evening at the home of her daughter. Mrs. G. D. Barrick, Baltimore, Md. The body will arrive in Cumberland tonight at 8:15 on B. & O. train No. 21, and will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Frantz, 407 Maryland avenue. Other surviving children are Geo. H. Holzen, Washington, D. C., Edward A. Holzen, this city; Mrs. J. H. Reinhart, this city, and Mrs. Allen Hocking, Meyersdale, Pa. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
Friday, 9 March 1928, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted August 17, 2010
~Genie

HOLZEN, Miss Mary Gertrude

A requiem mass will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Miss Mary Gertrude Holzen, 317 Pulaski street, a lifelong resident of Cumberland, who died yesterday afternoon at her residence following a short illness. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at home. A member of one of Cumberland's pioneer families. Miss Holzen was a daughter of the late John H. and Katherine (Paulous)[sic] Holzen. Her grandfather years ago operated a blacksmith shop on North Centre street at Polk street. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Miss Holzen is survived by two brothers, Frank and William Holzen, at home, and three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Holzen, at home; Miss Agnes Holzen, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. A. J. Conroy, Cumberland.
Saturday, 22 December 1945, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted August 17, 2010
~Genie

HOLZEN, Miss Mary Gertrude

A requiem mass was held Monday morning in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church for Miss Mary G. Holzen, who died Friday afternoon at her residence, 317 Pulaski street.  The Rev. Fr. Fabian Kekich(?), O.F.M. Cap., was celebrant and interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph J. Reinhard[sic], Michael D. Reinhart, F. DeSales Glick, William Taylor, Barnard Mull and Frank Stitcher.
Wednesday, 26 December 1945, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted
August 17, 2010

HOLZEN, Miss Mary Gertrude

WOMAN LEAPS TO HER DEATH ~ Body of Miss Mary Holzen Taken from River ~ MET DEATH BY DROWNING.
Hunters This Morning Discovered the Body of a Woman Floating in the River Near the Blue Bridge—All Attempts to Resusitate Her Failed.
The dead body of Miss Mary Holzen, a maiden lady aged about 51 years, was taken from thg Potomac river at the West Virginia bridge, about 6 o clock this morning. While no one saw the woman so far as learned at the bridge prior to the discovery of her body in the water, she is presumed to have leaped into the river from the bridge. About the hour referred to Mr. William McDermott was on his way to the home of Mr. Andy Minke, the latter residing near the bridge. when Mr. McDermott saw an object in the water, near to and about the middle of the bridge. What Mr. McDermott saw proved afterwards to have been the face of the woman, but he at first thought it was a duck and called to Mr. Mlnke to hurry up The two men were about to shoot, but after throwing a stone at the object, and the latter failing to notice it, Mr. McDermott got a boat and rowed out into the river, and was horrifled at finding the body of a woman, the onlv portion of which was visible from the shore, strange to say, was the face. Her dress no doubt caused the body to float. With the assistance of Mr. Robert Reed, engineer at the water works the body was taken ashore and Drs. Koon and White summoned, but all efforts to resuscitate the same failed. Mr. McDermott thinks he heard the woman moan when he first reached the body, which was later taken in charge by Undertaker Louis Stein.
Got Breakfast.
Miss Holzen lived with her two sisters, Misses Anna and Lizzie Holzen, and one brother, Mr. Henry Holzen, at 97 North Centre street. She arose early and got breakfast. After preparing the meal and placing it unon the table she must have left the house because she was not seen by any one when they appeared at the breakfast table. She was seen walking down North Mechanic street about 5 o'clock, presumably on her way to the river. The deceased was a daughter of the late Anthony Holzen, the well known blacksmith, who died about three vears ago. Beside the brother and sisters mentioned above. Miss Holzen leaves two other brothers, John, residing in this city, and George, residing in Pittsburgh. Miss Holzen, if as is supposed, she took her own life, she did so, while her mind was temporarily unbalanced.  She lived happily with the rest of the family and having been left ample means by her father, had no cause to worry, hence could have had no desire to end her life. Miss Holzen was most highly respected and the sad occurrence has caused much sympathy to be expressed for those who are distressed over the untimely end of the deceased. Acting Coroner Justice Jacob B. Humbird viewed the remains andafter learning the facts, deemed an inquest unnecessary.
17 November 1905, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted August 17, 2010
~Genie

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT ~ To the Memory of Miss Mary Gertrude Holzen, Who Died Nov. 17, 1905.
The people of our city were shocked and hearts saddened on last Friday morning to hear of the sudden death of Miss Mary Holzen, daughter of the late Anthony[sic, Anton] Holzen. We say sudden because it came very unexpectedly, even though she had been in poor health for several years, yet not considered in a critical condition even by those most closely associated with her, as she was able to be around all the time and was engaged in her daily duties. She mysteriously strayed from her home unobserved and was found later floating in the river.  All that loving hearts and hands could do to restore her was of no avail.  Her spirit had already flown back to the God who gave it. Miss Mary was quiet and unassuming, possessed of a timid disposition, yet courageous for the cause of right.  She was a devout member of SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, and lived faithful in her vows; always at the post of duty unless detained by some cause that would stand the test in the day of final judgment. Her Christian character and practices all through life were such as endeared her to those familiar with her, and brought her their esteem and kindly regard. The funeral services were conducted from SS. Peter and Paul's Church yesterday, Nov. 20, 1905, and were largely attended.  The many beautiful floral tributes place by loving hands showed the esteem of her friends.  A solemn high requeim mass was sung by Father Mathias, assisted by Father Dominic and a ???? deacon. The pallbearers were as follows:  Messrs. Wm. Mertens?, Henry W. Graber, Chas. Sanders, Robert Birmingham, Andrew Fesenmeir, Geo. Glick?, Hanson Seifers and Richard Coyle. Sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sisters and brothers in their late bereavement.  It is a time when words fail and the pen falters to express our thoughts, and I commend them to Him who doeth all things well, and who only can give true comfort and whose grace is sufficient at all times. ---- A FRIEND
Cumberland
Evening Times, Tuesday, November 21, 1905

HOLZEN, William Ambrose
 
Services for William Ambrose Holzen, 62, retired carpenter, who died yesterday at his home 317 Pulaski street, after a lingering illness, will be conducted tomorrow at 9 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Holzen was formerly associated with the Cumberland Sash and Door Company. He was a son of the late John A. and Catherine (Paulus)[sic, Paulis] Holzen, and was a life resident of Cumberland. Surviving are three sisters, Miss Agnes Holzen, of Pittsburgh, Miss Elizabeth Holzen, at home, and Mrs. Margaret Conroy, Cumberland, and a brother, Frank Holzen, at home.
Monday, 25 March 1946; Evening Times, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.
~Genie
Posted May 16, 2013  

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