KEAN, Miss Agnes

Death Ends Her Suffering
Agnes, the daughter of city hall janitor Michael Kean, died Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, from rapid consumption, at the residence No. 28 Orchard street, age 11 years and 8 months.  She had been ill since last fall.  The funeral took place from St. Patrick's Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Cumberland Weekly Civilian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, March 20, 1891 - pg 8, col 5
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Posted January 7, 2017

KEAN, Bartholomew

KEAN 11 Jan 1890 Mr Bartholomew Kean, ex-councilman of this city, died of dropsy superinduced by rheumatism after an illness of 3 weeks at his home. Mr Kean, born in Tralee, County Clare, Ireland, in 1829, came to this country in 1848, and worked as a stone mason and was of a family of 14. He leaves a wife, 4 sons, and 2 daughters, all living except for Marshall who died a few years ago. He was 70 years of age and engaged in the grocery business for the past few years. The funeral is Monday from St Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in the cemetery connected with the church.
11 January 1890; Excerpts from The Cumberland Times - transcribed by Charles Often
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Posted August 22, 2016

KEAN, Daniel
 
DEATH OF MR. DANIEL KEAN ~ HE WAS ONE HUNDRED AND ONE YEARS OF AGE AND THE LAST OF SEVERAL BROTHERS.  The Oldest Man in Cumberland So Far as Known-A Long List of Relatives Survive.
Mr. Daniel Kean, supposed to be the oldest man in this city, died yesterday afternoon at his home on North Centre street after an illness of some weeks, due to his extreme age.  Mr. Kean was 101 years of age.  He was a native of Ireland and came to this country many years ago.  In his active days he followed various employments in this vicinity and for a number of years, in the prosperous days of the C. & O. canal, Mr. Kean worked on Lynn's wharf.  After the abandonment of Lynn's wharf he worked for several years on the basin wharf.  Some 5 years ago he suffered an injury to one of his limbs in a railroad crossing accident and after, that he was unable to follow any employment.  Mr. Kean was injured at the Harrison street crossing of the B. & O. by a shifting engine backing down upon him.  Strange as it may seem that only a few hours after his death a woman was killed in very much the same manner as Mr. Kean was hurt on the very next crossing to the scene of Mr. Kean's accident.  In his healthy, active days Daniel Kean was an industrious man whose companionship was very entertaining  by reason of his jolly manners and steadfast devotion to his friends.  He was the last of several brothers, who were well known citizens of this community.  They were Messrs. John Kean, Bartholomew Kean, Patrick Kean and Anthony Kean.  Mr. Kean leaves one son, Patrick Kean, of Versailles, near McKeesport, Pa., and one daughter, Miss Maria Kean, who resided with her father.  He was the uncle of Mayor George A. Kean, superintendent of the Water Works, Thomas S. Kean, and ex-Postmaster Daniel E. Kean, and is survived by a large number of relatives in this vicinity.  The funeral of Mr. Kean will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, with requiem mass at St. Patrick's church.
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Monday August 21, 1905
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 19, 2013
 

KEAN, George
 
"George E. Kean, 69, of 230 Beall Street, well-known retired hotel owner, died at 4 p.m. yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital.  Mr. Kean had, at various times, operated hotels in Hagerstown, Williamstown, Hancock and Mt. Savage.  He is survived by one brother and three sisters:  Patrick Kean, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, and Mrs. Catherine Thomas, this city, and Mrs. Elizabeth Morrisey, of Pittsburgh, Pa.  Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, April 16, 1929
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Posted October 19, 2013


KEAN, George Thomas

George Thomas Kean, son of Thomas B Kean, died at the home of his great-uncle, Ex-Mayor George A Kean, Green Street, aged 5 years. The lad had been ill several months from rheumatism of the heart.
Cumberland News of 30th.
Keyser Tribune, June 29, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

 
KEAN, John Francis
 
"John Francis Kean, former canal boatman, city policeman and guard at Sylvan Retreat, died at 12:30 yesterday morning at his home, 230 Beall street.  He was a son of the late Patrick E. and Mary Kean and is survived by two brothers and three sisters: George and Patrick Kean, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, Mrs. Catherine Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Morrisey.  He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, from which the funeral will be held at 9 'o'clock tomorrow morning with high mass of requiem. Burial will be in the church cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Thursday, May 31, 1928
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Posted October 19, 2013

KEAN, Mrs. Mary

Mrs Mary Kean, widow of the late Michael Kean, died this morning at 4 o'clock at her residence on Henry street, aged 48 years.  She had been ill for a long time , and during the last two months was confined to her bed, with a complication of diseases. She leaves four children viz. Thomas, Ella, Jennie and Cecelia Kean.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it will likely take place Friday from St Patrick's Church.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., April 26, 1899 - pg 3, col 3
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Posted August 22, 2016

 
KEAN, Mrs. Mary
 
DIES AT AGE 93
Mrs. Mary Kean Was Able To Move About Her Room Until Three Days Ago
One of Cumberland's oldest residents, Mrs. Mary Kean, age 93 years, passed away at her home, 27 Beall street at 7 o'clock last night, following a several months' illness.  Although confined to her home for more than eight months, Mrs. Kean continued to move about her room until Friday, when she was stricken with a heavy cold, found it necessary to go to bed and from that time she sank rapidly, falling into a deep sleep Sunday evening.  She did not regain consciousness.  Members of her family were at her bedside when the end came.  Mrs. Kean was the wife of the late Patrick Kean, who died fourteen years ago.  Born in County Clare, Ireland, she came to America when 18 years of age, since which time she had made Cumberland her home.  She married Patrick Kean in St. Patrick's Church, of this city.  Mrs. Kean was the mother of a large family, of which the following survive: John F., and George E. Kean, of Cumberland; Patrick E. Kean of Oldtown; Mrs. Ella Fisher, who resided with her mother; Mrs. Kate Thomas and Mrs. Edward O'Neill, of Cumberland, and Mrs. Elizabeth Morrisey, of Pittsburgh.  The late James W. Kean, member of Central Fire Department, who died very suddenly, was a son.  Mrs. Kean never knew of his death.  She was an aunt of former Mayor George A. Kean and Daniel K. Kean of Cumberland.  She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, from which place the funeral will take place Thursday morning. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Tuesday, April 25, 1916
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Posted October 19, 2013

KEAN, Patrick Edward

Patrick Edward Kean, 87, former member of the House of Delegates, died Friday night at the Gates Rest Home, Hagerstown, where he was admitted three weeks ago.  Familiarly known as 'Patsy', Mr Kean resided the past year with a niece , Mrs Carl C Miller, 235 Avirett Ave.  He had been in failing health for some time, having been a patient at Memorial Hospital and Baker V A Center, Martinsburg on previous occasions.  Mr Kean would have observed his 88th birthday tomorrow.  He was a son of the late Patrick E and Mary (Mulligan) Kean, native of Ireland who came to the United States and settled in Oldtown.  A staunch Democrat, he served with the Allegany County Delegation in the General Assembly a number of years ago.  Mr Kean operated a hotel in Mt Savage with his late brother, George.  Later he took over Clarysville Inn and conducted a grocery store business in Oldtown before retiring.  His father, who operated river boats along the C & O years ago and another brother, James, served with Cumberland Police Department.  Later James Kean transferred to the Fire Department.  Mr Kean was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church and a veteran of the Spanish American War.  The last surviving member of his immediate family, he leaves two other nieces, Mrs Emma Getz, city and Miss Mary Morrissey, Pittsburgh and five nephews; Hughey P Thomas and Kelly O'Neill, city; Thomas and Leo Morrissey, Pittsburgh.  His wife, the former Jenny Kite, died about 16 years ago.  The body is at the Stein Funeral Home.  A requiem mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St Patrick's Church and interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, March 13, 1955 - pg 22, col 4
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Posted May 17, 2014

KEAN, Thomas B.

Thomas B Kean, 60, former contractor, 15 South Smallwood Street, died this morning at Allegany Hospital where he had been a patient since October 21.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs Eleanor B (Percy) Kean and two sisters, Mrs George F McDonnell, Chicago and Mrs Cecelia J Ward, this city.  His first wife, the former Laura Decker, died 33 years ago.  A native of Cumberland, Mr Dean was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Driscoll) Kean.  He was a nephew of former Mayor George A Kean and of former Postmaster Daniel E Kean and was active in Democratic party circles.  Mr Kean started as a water boy for his uncle George A Kean and later was associated with him in the contracting business.  Later he was engaged with Martin M Corrigan as a General Contractor.  He had been in poor health for a number of years.  The body will remain at Stein's Chapel.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, January 25, 1941 - pg 7, col 1
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Posted January 7, 2017

KEAN, Mrs. Virginia Susan Kight
 
"Mrs. Patrick E. Kean--Mrs. Virginia Susan Kean, wife of Patrick E. Kean, 252 Beall street, died at 11 a. m. today.   A native of Westernport she was the daughter of the late James P. and Sara L. Kight.  Besides her husband she is survived by one brother, James Albert Kight.  Burial will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Thursday, August 14, 1941
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 19, 2013 

KEARNEY, Charles Russell

Westernport - Charles Russell Kearney, 54, of Piedmont died today at his residence.  A native of Shallmar, he was a son of the late Luke and Olive (Boyce) Kearney.  Mr. Kearney was a retired employe of Westvaco's Luke Mill, a member of Luke Local 676, United Papermakers and Paperworkers, and of Victory Post 155, American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II.  Surviving are one brother, Luke Kearney, Kitzmiller, and two sisters, Mrs Marie Fazenbaker, Oakland and Mrs Virginia Warwick, Akron, Ohio.  The body is at the Boal Funeral Home here, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Rev Robert Strickler will officiate and interment will be in Philos Cemetery here.  Victory Post 155 American Legion will accord military services graveside.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, July 9, 1973 - pg 18, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 16, 2014

Edward Kearney died at Elkins last week. He formerly lived at this place. He was much esteemed and his death brings to us a pang. He lived to an advanced age.
Keyser Tribune, October 25, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

KEARNEY, Edward

Edward Kearney, died Fri morning, Oct 18, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Anna Brown, of Buffalo street, Elkins, W Va. Mr Kearney was seventy-two years of age and was born in Ireland, but has been a resident of the U S for several years. He is survived by one brother who lives at Elk Garden and one daughter, Mrs Anna Brown, of Elkins. Mrs Kearney died about a year and a half ago. Mr Kearney has had fairly good health all the time, and was only ill for a short time when death came, which was caused by paralysis of the stomach. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at Elkins, Sun morning at 6:45 o'clock, after which the remains were taken to Westernport on the morning train for burial.
Keyser Tribune, October 25, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

KEARNEY, Edward J.
 
MEYERSDALE — Edward J. Kearney, 81, of Meyersdale, died yesterday in the Somerset County Home For The Aged, in Berlin.  Born in Phoenix, Md., May 27, 1891, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (Comer) Kearney.  The last surviving member of his immediate family, Mr. Kearney is survived only by some nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received at the Price Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today.  Services will be conducted tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, July 29, 1973 - pg 28, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 30, 2013

KEARNEY, Mrs. Ellen
 
"Mrs. Ellen Kearney, aged 88 years, died at two o'clock this morning at her home on Lee Street.  The interment will take place at Mt. Savage but the time has not yet been set.  She leaves five children, namely: M. P. Kearney of Fort Hancock, New Jersey, Wm. Kearney and a sister[sic] Mrs. Flood, of Youngstown, Ohio; John Kearney, and a sister[sic], Mrs. McHugh, of Cumberland,"
Note: the named sisters are actually her daughters.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Tue 22 Mar 1898
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 5, 2012
 
KEARNEY, Mrs. Ellen
 
"FUNERAL OF MRS. KEARNEY--Her Remains Will Be Taken To Mount Savage Tomorrow Morning--
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Kearney, whose death was noted yesterday will take place tomorrow morning.  The cortege will leave the late residence of the deceased on Lee Street at 8 a.m. and high mass will be said at St. Patrick's Church at 9 a.m. The remains will be taken thence via the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad to Mt. Savage and interred in St. Patrick's cemetery at that place.  The deceased was well known in this county, having been a resident here since 1839. Messrs. M. P. Kearney, Fort Hancock, New Jersey, William R. Kearney, Youngstown, Ohio, sons, and Mrs. Mary E. Flood, a daughter of the deceased, arrived here today, to be present at the funeral."
The Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Tue 23 Mar 1898
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 5, 2012

KEARNEY, Mrs. Emily L. Geigan

A Lady Accidentally Shot
Ellicott City, MD., June 9.
Mrs. Stuart Kearney is lying at her home, near Sykesville, suffering greatly from the effects of a pistol shot, and it is feared she may die. The wound was inflicted about 6 o'clock this afternoon, and conflicting reports are current regarding the occurrence. News, however, from Sykesville, at 10 P. M., indicates that the shooting was accidental.
Published Wednesday, June 10, 1891 in THE SUN, Baltimore, Maryland on page 3, col. 6.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

KEARNEY, Mrs. Emily L. Geigan

A Strange Accident
Mrs. E. L. Kearney, nee Geigan, was accidentally killed at Sykesville, Md., Tuesday night by a pistol. She was quite well known in this place, having spent two summers here several years ago.
Published Saturday, June 13, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

KEARNEY, George M.
 
"The body of George M. Kearney, 81, of 643 Columbia avenue, who died yeserday after an illness of three weeks, has been removed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hugh T. McMahon, 628 North Center Street.  A native of Franklin, he was a son of the late Luke and Mary Kearney.  Surviving, besides his daughter, are a son, Edward J. Kearney, at home; three brothers, Frank and Joseph Kearney, Westernport, and Luke Kearney, Elaine, W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Harry B. Williams, Westernport; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 1 Jan 1941
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 2, 2012

KEARNEY, John J

John J Kearney, aged about 50, native of Cumberland, died yesterday at Huntington, W Va where he had been engaged for several years as manager of the West Virginia Brewing Company, controlled by Cumberland interests.  Mr Kearney went to Cumberland(sic) about 15 years ago.  He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Catherine Fesenmeier, this city, six sons and three daughters.  Matthew Kearney, chief clerk in the Cumberland Post Office, is a brother.  Death was due to Bright's Disease.  The body of Mr Kearney will be brought here for interment.  When a resident of Cumberland, he was in the service of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
NB: He is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery; Huntington, Cabell Co, W Va.
Cumberland Press; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, February 4, 1915 - pg 9, col 2
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Posted February 4, 2017

KEARNEY, Luke
 
"Westernport--April 8-Rites will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. from the Boal Funeral Home for Luke Kearney, 73, Shallmar, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, who died yesterday in Newton D. Baker VA Center,  Martinsburg, W. Va.  Rev. O. Clarence Mitchell, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, Piedmont, will officiate and interment will take place in Philos Cemetery here.  Mr. Kearney was born at Phoenix Hill, near Westernport, a son of the late Luke and Kazath (Howards) Kearney.  Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Olive Boyce; four daughters, Mrs. Corrine Cornell, "Luke; Mrs. Marie Fazenbaker, Westernport; Mrs. Bernice Fazenbaker, Shallmar, and Mrs. Virginia Warnick, Percyville, Va.; three sons, Henry Kearney, Shallmar; Luke Kearney, Jr., USA, Arlington, Va., and Charles Kearney, Piedmont, and a sister, Mrs. Bridget Williams, Luke."
Cumberland Times, Cumberland, Maryland 9 Apr 1950
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 2, 2012

KEARNEY, Mrs. Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Kearney, widow of M. F. Kearney, died at the home of her son, Capt. Harvey C. Kearney, Plattsburg Barracks, Plattsburg, N. Y., after an illness of six weeks. Mrs. Kearney is survived by the following children: Capt. Harvey C. Kearney of the U. S. Army; Frank DeSales and Barbara, of New York City and Norman Kearney, of Dayton, O. She also leaves tho following sisters, Mrs. Emma A. Knell of Baltimore, and Mrs. Charles P. Harvey, of Parkersburg, W. Va. She was also a sister of the late Ella J. McKone, and Joseph J. McKone of Piedmont, W. Va. Her body will be brought to Piedmont and will be buried from the home of F. W. McKone, with services in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport. The funeral services will probably be held Thursday or Friday morning.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, January 18, 1928
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2021

KEARNEY (aka CARNEY), Mrs Margaret Comer
 
Frostburg, Feb 21 - Mrs George Carney(Kearney), aged 58 years of age, died at her home, National, Md, late yesterday, following a brief illness.  She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs Hugh McMahon and Miss Marie Carney and James Carney, at home.  The funeral well take place tomorrow at morning from St Michael's church, Frostburg.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.
NB: the name is spelled both ways on various records.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, February 21, 1924 - pg 14, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 30, 2013

ELK GARDEN NEWS - Died at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore Md, April 28, 1911, Rose Kearney, wife of Edward Kearney, of Elk Garden, aged about 56 years. The interment was at Westernport, May 1.
Keyser Tribune, May 12, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 22, 2010

KEARNS, Mrs. Elizabeth V. Flanagan

ROWLESBURG — Mrs. Elizabeth V. Kearns, 84, of 2519 New land Road, Baltimore, died Tuesday.  A native of Westernport, Md., and a former resident of here, she had resided in Baltimore 16 years.  She was a daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth (Hagerty) Flanagan. Her husband, Joseph P. Kearns, preceded her in death.  Surviving are three sons, William Kearns, Portland, Ore.; Joseph Kearns, Ashland, Ky., and John Kearns, Baltimore; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Carrico, Misses Mary, Claire, Helen and Bettie Kearns, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Valentine, Pasadena, Calif.; one brother, William Flanagan, Chicago. The body is at the Fike-Watson Funeral Home.  Requiem mass was celebrated today at St. Philomena's Catholic Church. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery, Terra Alta.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, November 30, 1962 - pg 14, col 3/4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 7, 2015

Martinsburg-Judge Thomas J. Kearns, member of the Berkeley county court and for many years a prominent business man of this city, died at his home here, aged 67 years. Death was due to cancer of the throat. Judge Kearns was a native of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, and during the Civil war served in the 72nd infantry. He removed to Berkeley county years ago, and had since been engaged extensively as a dealer in lumber. He had for years been an active figure in Republican politics in this section, but never held an office until elected to the county court nearly five years ago.
Mineral Daily News, July 18, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 7, 2010

KEATING, Arthur Francis
 
KEATING, ARTHUR FRANCIS —Age 64 years, of 323 Grant Ave., Nemacolin, died Monday, February 13, 1961 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Duggan Keating and was born April 7,1896 at Lonaconing, Md. He was predeceased by his wife Frances Keating, January 5. 1961. Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. William Walsh of Euclid, Ohio: Mrs. John Tischler of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother William of Lonaconing. Friends are being received at the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels, where short prayer service will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 followed by a Requiem High Mass at 9 A.M. in Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church, Nemacolin with Rev. Fr. John Hruska as celebrant. Burial will be in Claridge, Pa.
Evening Standard; Uniontown, Fayette Co, Pa., Tuesday, February 14, 1961 - pg 21, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 20, 2013

Death of Bernard Keating.
Bernard Keating, an old and well-esteemed resident of Lonaconing died at Coney Crossing, Sunday. Mr. Keating was a native of County Armagh, Ireland, and was about 75 years of age. He came to this country with his wife and four children in 1870 and settled in Lonaconing where he worked about the mines for many years. He is survived by his wife and eight child......(there are several lines missing in the newspaper) Lonaconing: Bernard of Frostburg; James of Midland; Mrs. Patrick Woods of Midland; Mrs. George Nichols of Lonaconing and Miss Catherine Keating who resides at home. Deceased has been in poor health for several years. The funeral took place today at 10 o'clock. There was a requiem mass at St. Mary's church and interment was made in St Mary's cemetery. Andrew Speir was funeral director.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - February 4, 1908 - pg 2, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 24, 2010

KEATING, Bernard A.
 
Bernard A Keating, 66, a native of Lonaconing, died Monday at his home in Cleveland. A B & O engineer he had been ill health for about six years. He was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Duggan Keating of Lonaconing. Surviving are his wife, the former Alice Cavanaugh, one son, Jack Keating, Cleveland; a daughter, Mrs Beatrice Grinley, Cleveland and five grandchildren. Two brothers, William Keating, Lonaconing and Arthur Keating, Uniontown, Pa: two sisters; Mrs William Walsh and Mrs John Tischler, Cleveland and a number of cousins in this area survive. Funeral services and burial were held today in Cleveland.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, April 10, 1958 - pg 16, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 20, 2013

Bernard F. Keating -Aged 44, died Friday, September 11, 1953, in the Uniontown Hospital at 10:25 a m. Born in Midland, Md, April 25, 1909, he was the son of Mrs. Catherine Cavanaugh Keating the late James P Keating of New Salem. He had resided in the New Salem vicinity for the past thirty-three years where he was well known. He was a member of St Procopius R C Church and was formerly employed by the Hagan ? Co. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, James and Joseph, New Salem; John, Cleveland, Ohio. Friends are being received in the C B Dearth Sons Funeral Home, New Salem, until Monday morning at 8:30. Requiem High Mass will be intoned at 9 o'clock in St Procopius R C Church with Rev Fr J J Skrak (?) as celebrant. Interment will be in St Joseph's Cemetery, Connellsville.
Evening Standard; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - September 12, 1953 - pg 6, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 16, 2010

KEATING, Catherine Cavanaugh

KEATING, CATHERINE CAVANAUGH - 86 years, of New Salem, died Sunday evening August 2, 1970 at 8 P.M. in the Spear Nursing Home, Markleysburg. A well known resident of the New Salem area for the past fifty years, she was born May 4, 1886 in Midland, Md., the daughter of James and Mary Atkinson Cavanaugh. Her husband, James Keating, preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of St. Procopius R.C. Church of New Salem, the Ancient Order of Hiberians Division 4 of New Salem, and the Catholic Daughters of America Court 505 of Uniontown. Surviving are three sons, James and Joseph, both of Newboro, and John of East Lake, Ohio; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Julia Potter of Uniontown. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Bernard in 1953 and a brother, James Cavanaugh in January 1970. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, new Salem after 7 P. M. and until 9 A. M. Wednesday when a prayer service will be held, followed by requiem High Mass at 9:30 A.M. at St Procopius R.C. Church with the Rev. Fr John H Burke as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Connellsville. The Parish Rosary will include the Division 4 of the Ancient Order of Hiberians and the C.D. of A. Court 505 will be recited Tuesday at 7: 30 P.M.
Morning Herald Newspaper; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; August 3, 1970, pg 21, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 16, 2010

KEATING, Mrs. Hazel Stark

MRS. CHARLES KEATING
FROSTBURG—Mrs. Hazel (Stark) Keating, 36, wife of Charles Keatng, 33 Uhl Street, died yesterday morning in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, following a long illness. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. Mrs. Keating was the daughter of Joseph Stark, of Grahamtown. Besides her husband and father, she is survived by a son, Michael Keating, at home; and an aunt, Mrs. Nellie Tippen, with whom she had resided since an infant.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, April 6, 1952 - pg 39, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 7, 2010

James P Keating, 57, a well known resident of New Salem, died at 2 o'clock this morning, Thursday, September 24, 1936, in his home following an illness of complications. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn Keating, four sons; Bernard, James, Jr., John and Joseph Keating, all at home, three sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Patrick Woods, Midland, MD; Mrs. George Nickles, Fairmont, W. Va; Miss Kathryn Keating, Lonaconing, MD, Bernard Keating, Frostburg, MD and Thomas Keating Lonaconing. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Morning Herald Newspaper; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; September 24, 25, 26, 1936
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 16, 2010

KEATING SERVICES -
Brief services in the home at 8:30 Saturday morning is to be followed by requiem mass at 9 o'clock for James P Keating in St Procopius R C church. The parish priest, Rev Fr J J Skrak will officiate. Burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery, Connellsville. Pallbearers will be chosen from the Catholic Order of Foresters of which Mr Keating was a member.
The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - September 25, 1936 - pg 10, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 16, 2010

Frostburg - John Keating, 66, of 5009 Bellville Avenue, Baltimore, died Saturday at his home. He had been in ill health. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late John W. and Mary Ella Winner Keating. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth Pope Keating, formerly of Garrett County; five sons, John Keating, with the Air Force; Dennis, Terrance, Joseph and Michael Keating, all of Baltimore; five daughters, Sister Mary Patricia, Washingon; Sister Joan, Emmitsburg; Mrs. Kathryn Serrio, Mrs. Sarah Ann Byrnes and Mrs. Mary Lynn Cooper, all of Baltimore; five brothers, Charles, Thomas P., Leo F., and Joseph Keating, here, and James Keating, Beans Cove, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Delores Wolfe, Mrs. Agnes Knepper, Chambersburg, Pa.; Ms. Ursala Reburn, Olney; Mrs. Julia Clites, Baltimore; Mrs. Mary Amann, LaVale; and 11 grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Baltimore, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery there.
The Cumberland News, November 2, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 6, 2009

KEATING, Mrs. Julia Hyland

Death of Mrs. Keating.
Many expressions of sorrow and sympathy were heard upon receipt of the intelligence of the death of Mrs. Keating, better known as "Grandma" Keating, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Cunningham. Thursday eveninq from old age and general debility. The deceased was a lifelong member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was one of its most respected members. The funeral took place this morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic Church on Main street. Rev. S.J. Clark conducted the services and celebrated mass, speaking in a touching mannerr of the affliction of the deceased in recent years nnd the true christian fortititude with which she bore the same.  the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband who died many years ago, in the Catholic cemetery, the funeral being largely attended. The deceased is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mr. John Keating, Mrs. John Cunningham[sic Counihan], and Mrs. William Cronin, all of this place; Mr. Thomas Keating, of Newport News, Va.; and Miss Agnes, who went to be a Sister of Charity in New York.
Cumberland Evening Times, August 26, 1907

Funeral of Mrs. Keating.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Keating, who died on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock at her home near Click's Crossing, was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock. High mass was celebrated at St. Mary's' Church by Rev. Father J, P. Nolan, pastor of the church, and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The grandchildren of Mrs. Keating served as pallbearers and flower carriers as follows: Pallbearers, Terrance Woods, Bernard Woods, Thos. Woods, James Langham, John, Bernard and Wm. Keating; flower carriers, Messrs, James Woods, James Keating, Alex Woods, Arthur Keating, James Nichols and Charles Keating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pillashody, of Pittsburg, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Uniontown, Pa.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 8, 1913 - pg 2, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 24, 2010

Mary Louise Keating, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Keating of New Salem, died Monday, February 17, 1930 at 9:30 pm. Besides her parents, she is survived by the following brothers at home: Bernard, John, Joseph and James Jr.
The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - February 18, 1930 - pg 11, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 16, 2010

KEATING, Mrs. Rebecca Lillis

DEATH OF MRS. KEATING.
The Remains Were Taken to Winchester, Va., for Interment.
Mrs Rebecca Keating, who resided in Cumberland during the past eight years died on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Western Maryland Hospital where she had been confined for the past four months. Mrs. Keating was 42 years old and is survived by one son, Mr J. Edward Keating, this city. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Ryland, this city and five brothers, Patrick Lillis, Roanoke, Va.; Michael Lillis, Winchester, Va; Thomas and Frank Lillis Summit Point, W Va and James H Lillis, of this city.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, January 9, 1908 - pg 3, col 4
Find A Grave Memorial# 125870911
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 28, 2017

KEE, James W.

James W. Kee, who was a lieutenant of the Franklin Guards in the Confederate army is dead near Franklin, W. Va., aged 79. He was the youngest son of James B. Kee, who represented Pendleton county in the General Assembly of Va. during the sessions of 1850 to 1860.
Keyser Tribune, November 10, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

KEECH, Mrs. Ellen Cooney

Funeral of Mrs Ellen Keech
Mrs Ellen Keech, wife of Mr Edward J Keech, died at her home 181 Virginia Ave last night at 7:40 o'clock, aged 45.  She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Cooney, 32 Thomas Street and leaves six little children, five boys and one girl; two brothers, John Cooney, Newburg, W Va and William Cooney of Cumberland and two sisters Misses Margaret and Sarah Cooney, both of Cumberland.  She was a devout member of St Mary's Catholic Church, South Cumberland.  Mrs Keech was a very highly respected woman and the family has the sympathy of her many friends.  The funeral services will be held Thursday at St Mary's church from which interment will be made in St Patrick's cemetery.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, May 8, 1906 - pg 5, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2016

George A Keech, 84, of 223 Baltimore street, died yesterday; afternoon at his home.. Mr, Keech. an employe of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was a member of the Holy Name. Society of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and of the Woodmen of the World. Surviving are three sons, George S, James, Leo and Thomas M Keech this city and three daughters. Mattie, at. home, and Mrs. Albert Gunther.and Mrs. Herbert Hill, Baltimore. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a. m. from St. Patrick's Church with burial in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 29, 1937 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 29, 2011

KEECH, James Leo

James Leo Keech, 50, died suddenly at his home, 223 Baltimore street, this morning. He was a member of Mulvey Ditmars Post, No. 681, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rahway. N. J. and had been employed as a bookkeeper. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Bertha (Shober) Keech, a daughter, Eleanor, two brothers, Thomas and George Keech, and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Gunther. and Mrs. Ella Hill, Baltimore, and Miss Mattie this city. The body will remain at Stein's Chapel until 3:30 a. m., Monday.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., August 28, 1937 - pg 2, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 29, 2011

KEECH, Mrs. Mary Ann O'Neill

Mrs Mary A Keech, 79, of 306 Cumberland Street, died last night in the Allegany Infirmary.  She had been in failing health five years.  Born at North Branch, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E and Margaret (Moran) O'Neill.  Her husband, William E Keech died March 1, 1928.  She was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.  Mrs Keech is survived by a son, Thomas L Keech, city; two daughters, Mrs William A Fraley, Jr with whom she resided and Mrs Raymond J Rohman, Curchton: two sisters, Mrs Harry R Miller and Miss Margaret O'Neill, city; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  The body was taken to the residence.  A requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 o'clock in St Patrick's church.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  The Sodality and Catholic Daughters of America  will recite the rosary tomorrow at 8 30 p. m. at the home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, March 30, 1954 - pg 6, col 5
Find A Grave Memorial# 144278898
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 26, 2017

KEECH, Mrs. Mary Bell Brotemarkle

Mrs. Mary Bell Keech, 83, of 310 Decatur Street, died yesterday at Lions Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a patient four and one-half years. A native of Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Mollie C. (Hickle) Brotemarkle, and was the widow of Thomas Martin Keech, who died in 1949. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Thomas W. Keech, LaVale; two daughters, Mrs. Leola Knieriem, LaVale, and Mrs. Julian J. Baker, Cumberland; a brother, James H. Brotemarkle, Bowman's Addition; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Mellott, Valley Road; seven grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. The body is at the Silcox- Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Vernon I. Naugle will officiate and interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 19, 1975 - pg 19, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 29, 2011

Death of Mr. Keech.
Walter D. Keech. formerly of Cumberland, manager of the Elkins Laundry. died this morning at Elkins hospital of typhoid, fever. Mr. Keech was a member of Fraternal Order Eagles. Cumberland Aerie No. 245. He was 32 years of age and leaves a wife, who was Miss Sadie Minges. of Freeport, Pa. No arrangements as yet made as to the funeral. He will be brought to Cumberland on the noon train tomorrow.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 27, 1907 - pg 6, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 29, 2011

KEECH, Walter D.

The funeral of Mr. Walter D. Keech of Elklns. W. Va.. who died on Wednesday, takes place tomorrow at 9 a. m. from St. Patrlck's church, this city, of which Mr. Keech was a member. Requiem high mass will be sung. Father Wunder will conduct the funeral services and the body will leave the house, of Mr. George A Keech at 8:30 o'clock. A large number of strangers are here for the funeral, among them Mrs. Minges, mother-ln-law of Mr. Keech, Miss Minges and Mr. Albert Craig of Shreevesport, Pa: Mrs. Ed. Hershberger and Charles Crawford, of Elkins, W. Va. A special train over the W. Md. railroad from Elkins will arrive this evening with members of the Royal Araenum. Fraternal Order 0f Eagles, and the employs of the Elkins Laundry, of which Mr. Keech was manager. A large number of personal friends will accompany the delegation. Mr. Keach will be interred in St. Patrick's cemetery. The body of Mr. Keech reached here at noon yesterday and was taken to the home of his father, Mr. George A Keech. 105 Maryland avenue by a large delegation of Cumberland Aerie No. 215. Fraternal Older of Eagles, of which Mr. Keech was a member. The pallbearers are Patrick Donahue. Bernard C. Blough, George G. Young, Peter G. Cowden, Jr. and Charles. H. Fisher of the Eagles, and Harry Irvine Frank L Geary and C. F Mullen.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday March 1, 1907 - pg 9, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 29, 2011

William E. Keech, 56. a lifelong resident of the city and a foreman for the Cumberland Lumber Company, who lived at 148 Polk street, died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday afternoon at the close of his day's work at the plant on Williams street. He was about to leave for his home. Mr. Keech is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Keech, and by three children, Mrs. Raymond Rohman, of Washington, D. C.; Thomas L Keech and Miss Margaret F. Keech, at home. He is also survived by his father George A. Keech; three brothers and three sisters, Leo, Thomas and George Keech, this city; Mrs. Ella Hill, Mrs. Albert Gunther, of Baltimore; Miss Mattie Keech, this city. He was a member of Cumberland Council No. 586, Knights ot Columbus Woodmen of the World, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Catholic church. The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St Patrick's Cemetery
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, March 2, 1928 - pg 9, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 29, 2011

Name: Arthur "Red" Nelson Keedy, 91, of Frostburg, MD
Parents: Charles and Dora Lucretia (Baker) Keedy
DOB: April 21, 1916, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Allegany County Nursing and Rehab Center, Cumberland, MD
Military: U.S. Army Veteran of WW II
Spouse: Margaret Mary (McAteer) Keedy
Predeceased by: parents; wife; sisters, LaVerne McGill and Eleanor Haynes; brother, Harry Keedy
Survived by: son, James A. Keedy and wife Violet, Pasadena, MD; daughters, Gloria Cayton, Day Village, OH; and Sandra Lucas and husband Robert, Greensboro, MD
Burial: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Restlawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 28, 2014

KEEFER, Mrs. Betty Lee Park
 
Betty Lee (Park) Keefer, Baltimore, died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. She was the wife of Harold David Keefer; mother of Diana Jean Blankenship, Linda Marie Keefer, and Barbara Ann Keefer Rosenberger; sister of Harold, Bill, Eddie, and Bobby Park and Phyllis Redman; grandmother of two; and great-grandmother of one. Friends were received at Gonce Funeral Home, Baltimore, where a service was conducted today, Sept. 13. Interment followed at Meadowridge Memorial Park.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept 13, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted October 27, 2012

OAKLAND - Jacob Keefer, 88, of RD 1, Oakland, died at his home yesterday afternoon. He was a retired coal miner, born near Oakland, Oct. 11, 1877, a son of the late Peter and Mary Keefer. His wife, Nettie (Friend) Keefer, preceded him in death. Surviving are five daughters, Miss Blanche Keefer and Mrs. Iva Wilt, at home; Mrs. Hazel Sines and Mrs. Bessie Warnick, RD1 Oakland; and Mrs. Grace Savage, here; three sons, George Keefer, Star Route, Oakland; Getty Keefer, Kingwood, W. Va.; and Clarence Keefer, at home. He also leaves 41 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Gail Hixon. Interment will be in the family cemetery near Oakland.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 19, 1966; page 18.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)

KEEFER, Kenneth Lee

A service for Kenneth Lee Keefer, 31, of 811 Maryland Avenue, who was fatally injured in a headon collision Sunday along State Route 51 (the Oldtown Road) about two miles east of the city limits, will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home by Rev. A. R. Major, pastor of Second Baptist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Harold Rice, William E. Godwin, Kenneth Bowman, Gary Blocher, Earl Dolly and Elter T. Dolly.
abt. 4 May 1969; no publication noted
(Courtesy of Connie Beachy/Ruth Sprowls ~transcribed by Genie)
Posted May 1, 2021

KEEFER, Paul L.

SALISBURY, Pa. - Paul L. Keefer, 46, of Woodbridge,Va., formerly of here, died yesterday in Alexandria (Va.) Hospital. He had been in ill health for some time. Born at Confluence, he was a son of Mrs. Alverda (Smith) Keefer, of here, and the late Howard Keefer. His first wife, Phyllis (Karalewitz) Keefer, preceded him in death. Mr. Keefer was employed as a retail clerk by Safeway Stores, Alexandria. Also surviving besides his mother, are his widow, Dorothy F. (Grace) Keefer; a daughter, Mrs. Debra Gemandt, Germany; a sister, Mrs. Lorene Hall, Oxon Hill, Md.; a brother, Donald Keefer, Rockville, Md., and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Thomas Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. David E. Fetter. Interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, March 20, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2017

KEEFER, Simon W.

MEYERSDALE - Simon W. Keefer, 85, a lifelong resident of this community, died at Berlin. He was born at Meyersdale, R. D. 2, a son of the late Zachariah and Lydia Ackerman Keefer. His wife, Effie Bittner, preceded him in death. He leaves two sons, Albert E. of Meyersdale, R D. 2, and Dalton E. of South Connellsville; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Romesburg of Champion, and Mrs Mabel Brant of Meyersdale, R. D. 2; 29 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Herman of Akron, Ohio.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 20, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 6, 2009

KEEGAN, James

"A most distressing accident occurred at Thomas last Friday. James Keegan, aged 22, left Elk Garden late Friday for Thomas to secure work. On Saturday morning about 4 o'clock, his body was found on the railroad, his head and shoulders having been severed from his body by the cars. The remains were brought to Elk Garden Saturday evening by his father, and on Monday taken to Westernport for interment. It seems that the unfortunate man's death was the result of robbers. There was no money on his person."
The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, 6 June 1902
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 29, 2011

KEEGAN, John M.

"In the Old Days-
Stricken by heart failure, John M. Keegan, 55, a former deputy sheriff here, dropped dead at his home in Burke yesterday.  He was born in West Virginia in 1878 and came to the district years ago.  He had been a compressor man for the Hercules Mining Co. for 20 years and was a deputy during R. E. Weniger's term as sheriff."
From unknown Idaho newspaper, March 2 and 3, 1934
[For comprehensive family tree on this family see Ancestry.com:  http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11324600/person/-484790328/media/1?pgnum=1&pg=0&pgpl=pid%7cpgNum]
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 29, 2011 

KEEGAN, Mrs Mary Kilroy

Mrs Mary Keegan, 75, widow of John Keegan, died yesterday at the home of her son, Michael Keegan, Thomas Street, Meyersdale, Pa. Mrs Keegan was injured Sunday morning when she fell on a flight of stairs while preparing for church. She was prior to her marriage, Miss Mary Kilroy of Westernport. Mrs. Keegan is survived by five children: John of Burke, Idaho; Thomas of Barrellville, Owen, of Elk Garden, W.Va, Michael of Meyersdale and Mrs Thomas Downie of Jerome, Pa. She also leaves thirty-one grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at SS Philip and James Catholic church, Meyersdale. Interment will be in St Peter's cemetery, Westernport.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, April 22, 1930 - pg 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 29, 2011

KEEGAN, Mrs. Sarah Catherine McCleery

"Mrs. Sarah Catherine (McCleery) Keegan, S3, widow of Thomas J. Keegan, died last night at her home, 453 Columbia street, following an illness of several months.  She had undergone a major operation at Allegany Hospital February 27.  Born near Tunnelton, Preston county, W. Va., October 25, 1879, Mrs. Keegan resided in Elk Garden, W. Va., and Meyersdale, Pa., and Barrelville prior to coming to Cumberland.  She was the mother of William Vincent Keegan, a well known local restauranteur and sports promoter and also is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles J. O'Toole and Mrs. Stanley Francis Spicer, of Cumberland; one sister, Mrs. Margaret McCleery Hayden, Beaver Palls, Pa.; two brothers, Bradson McCleery, Mt. Lake Park, Md.; Jerome McCleary, Johnstown, Pa., and seven grandchildren."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 9 Apr 1943
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted October 29, 2011 

KEEL, Mrs. Ida Isabelle Often, nee Beal
 
MOUNT SAVAGE ~ Ida Isabelle Often-Keel, 84, of Mount Savage, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at the WMHS Memorial Campus Hospital. Born Sept. 22, 1918, Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the late John Lewis Beal and Laura Rebecca (Albright) Beal. She was preceded in death by two husbands, G. Robert Often and Herman M. Keel; a stepdaughter, Jean Ann Robinette; three sisters, Minnie Lemmert, Margaret Murray, and Kathleen Kirby; and five brothers, Albert Beal, Louis Beal, George Beal, James Beal, and Bill Livingood. A loving mother and grandmother who knew and loved her Lord, she dedicated her life of sharing that love with family and friends. Ida was a member of the Central Assembly of God Church where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. She is survived by a son, Robert J. Often and wife Jeannie, Mount Savage; a stepson, Dale Keel and wife Nancy, Tawas, Mich.; a brother, Benny L. Beal and wife Jackie, Mount Savage; three sisters, Elizabeth Blank, Frostburg, Clara Kennell, Mount Savage, and Hilda Twigg, Mount Savage; a mother-in-law, Carrie Keel, Cumberland; and a grandson, Clint Often, Fredericksburg, Va. Friends will be received at Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday, July 24, 2003, from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the Central Assembly of God Church on Friday, from 9 to 10 a.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the Central Assembly of God Church, on Friday, July 25, 2003, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Hymes officiating. Pallbearers will be Paul Hardy, Leonard Blank, Terry Beal, George Twigg, Roger Twigg, and John Twigg. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
Cumberland Times-News obituary; about Monday, July 21, 2003
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 1, 2013
 

Sherman J. Keel, 58, of R.D. 1, Buffalo Mills, died Sunday, June 22, 1986, at his home. He was born July 15, 1927, in Wellersburg, Pa., a son of Mrs. Carrie (Lee) Keel, of Cumberland and the late Sherman Keel Sr. Surviving are his wife, Maxine L. (Shaffer) Keel, one son, Michael L. Keel, of Hyndman: and a daughter, Mrs. Donna J. Zimmerman, of Buffalo Mills. Three grandchildren also survive along with five brothers, Leo, of Ohio; Herman, of Mt. Savage, Md.: Floyd, of Fla.; Merle, of Baltimore, Md.; Robert, of Cumberland; and three sisters, Mrs. Effie Barnhart, of Roanoke, Va.; Miss Mildred Keel, of Kansas; and Miss Elsie Keel, of Cumberland. Mr. Keel was employed by Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. in Cumberland, was a Navy veteran of World War II, and attended the Hyndman United Church of Christ. Funeral services: Wednesday, June 25, at l p.m. at Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Stevens Burr officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Bedford County Inquirer, June 27, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2010

KEENAN, James

Following an illness of a week, Jas. Keenan, a veteran Baltimore and Ohio conductor, died at 7:30 last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Carney, No. 8 Boone street, this city. He was taken ill while on a visit to his daughter. His body will be taken this evening to McCoole, Md., opposite Keyser, W.Va., to the family home. The funeral will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the Keyser Catholic Church. He was one of the pioneer railroad memn of the Baltimore and Ohio, entering its service after the line was built to Grafton, and was well known all over the Cumberland division. Twenty years ago he retired from the Baltimore and Ohio employ and opened a hotel in Keyser, and continued in that business until a few years ago, when his advanced age caused him to retire from active pursuits. He is survived by his aged widow, living at McCoole; one son, A. J. Keenan, Keyser, and two daughters, Mrs. James Burns, Keyser, and Mrs. John Carney, living in this city.
Saturday, 31 January 1914; The Evening Times (Cumberland MD)
~Genie
Posted September 5, 2020

KEENE, Charles E.

Charles Edward "Red" Keene, 74, Clear Brook, Va., died on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Winchester, Va. Born Sept. 28, 1927, in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Joseph and Merle McKay Keene. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Juanita Fike Keene; and two children, George Keene and Jean Hockman. The children were reared in Ashburn, Va., where their parents had moved when he finished his stint with the U.S. Navy. He is survived by seven children, Neal Keene, Winchester, Debra Lewis, Manassas, Va., Michael Keene, Front Royal, Va., Linda Williams, Bokeelia, Fla., Joyce Thompson, Jeffersonton, Va., Frances Keene, Sterling, Va., and Lori Dillman, Charles Town; one sister, Catherine "Minnie" Randall, Front Royal; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A service was conducted at Loudoun Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 21. Interment was held in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Va. His wife was a daughter of Homer and Nellie Fike, Eglon, and has several relatives in the area, including sisters Eloise Harsh and Josephine.
Republican Newspaper, Aurora News; Feb 16, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted June 16, 2012

FROSTBURG — Frank R. Keene, 83, of 26 Beall Street, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted March 1. Born in Wilmington, N.C., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Keene and was a retired employe of Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. He was a member of Frostburg Lodge 470, BPO Elks, and was past exalted ruler. Surviving are his widow, Edna (Murphy) Keene; three sons, Donald E. Keene, Adelphi; Gerald A. Keene, Alexandria, and Frank Keene Jr., Montgomery, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Mae Mayo, Montgomery, and five grandchildren. The body is in the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Eiks will conduct a memorial service tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 13, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 12, 2011

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