MEYERSDALE, May 1 - Albert Wahl, 85, died Monday at the home of his son, Ray, at Meyersdale, R. D. 3. He was born at Rockwood, a son of Christopher and Marion Wahl, both deceased. His wife, the former Catherine May died several years ago. He leaves six sons, Harvey of Aliquippa, Christopher, Charles and Ray of Meyersdale, R. D. 3, George of Meyersdale and Marling of Cumberland, Md.; 37 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one brother, Martin of Meyersdale, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Queer, of Somerset.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 1, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

MEYERSDALE - Albert Guy Wahl, 65, Manchester, Pa., died Wednesday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born on June 15, 1897 in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Martin and Sadie (Engle) Wahl. His wife, Sarah (Beal) Wahl, preceded him in death. He was a retired foreman of the Steinman Coal Company, Johnstown. He was employed by the Swank Hardware Company, Johnstown. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Turney, Manchester; five brothers, Hubert Wahl, RD 3; Walter Wahl, RD 4; Clyde Wahl, of here; Earl Wahl, Rockwood, and Ralph Wahl, Somerset; four sisters, Mrs. William McCleary, RD 3; Mrs. Charles Flowers, Garrett, Pa.; Mrs. Lester Snyder and Mrs. James Harrison, both of Kent, Ohio; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received today. A service will be held there tomorow at 1 p. m. by Rev. George Melhorn. Interment will be in Grand View Cemetery, Johnstown.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 28, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010 

Meyersdale, Pa. - Mrs. Gwen Mae Wahl, 67, wife of George Wahl, died yesterday at her home here. Born at Portage, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Sarah (Hayes) Davies. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Karl, Plainfield, N. J. and George Wahl, New Brunswick, N. J.; two brothers Ellis Davies, Akron, Ohio, and Charles Davies, Connellsville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Shank, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Bruce Neal, Wadsworth, Ohio, and four grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Friday at 2 p. m. by Rev. C. White. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 12, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Sadie Wahl, wife of Martin Wahl, passed away at her home near Meyersdale at 11:45 Thursday night, October 9, 1947, after an illness of three months. She was a daughter of the late Douglas and Anna (Folk) Engle, and was born in Elk Lick Township on April 1, 1875. She was aged 72 years, 6 months and 8 days at the time of her death. On June 30, 1896, she was married to Martin Wahl of Meyersdale by Rev. E. S. Hassler in the Reformed Church parsonage at St. Paul, Elk Lick Twp. They resided in Meyersdale for about two years and then moved to their present home. They were happily married over 51 years and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 30, 1946. She was the mother of 10 children, all surviving - namely, Guy of Johnstown, Walter of Boynton, Hubert and Clyde of Meyersdale, Earl of Rockwood, Ralph of Somerset, R.D., Leona, wife of Charles Flowers, Garrett; Alma, wife of Lester Snyder, Kent, O.; Mary June, wife of James Harrison, Westernport, Md.; and Ethel, wife of William McCleary, at home. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers - Lester F. Engle of Salisbury R.D. and R. E. Engle of Berlin - and by two sisters - Mrs. Elmer Vought and Mrs. Emma Menhorn of Boynton. Three brothers and three sisters, also one grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted in Amity Evangelical and Reformed Church at 2:30 Monday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. Nelson C. Brown. Interment was made in Union Cemetery under the direction of W. C. Price & Son. She was a devout Christian woman, a kind and loving wife and mother and a faithful and lifelong member of Amity Reformed Church, where she was regular in attendance when physically able. She will be greatly missed by her many friends.
Meyersdale Republican, October 16, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

Friendsville Man Dies in Truck Crash ~ Harvey Wakefield Pinned in Wreckage
A 50-year old Friendsville man was found dead yesterday about noon pinned under the wreckage of his half-ton truck in Laurel Run about three and half miles southwest of Friendsville. The victim was identified as Harvey Wakefield, according to authorities, who said the man had been driving his truck south on Trap Run Road and was traveling up a steep incline. The motor of the truck apparently stopped running and the vehicle drifted back to the bottom of the hill and hit the east end of the bridge abutment. The truck flipped over and came to rest on its left side in the middle of the creek. The driver was pinned between the left door and the top of the cab. The victim was discovered about 12:30 p.m. by a passerby, according to state police who said the accident apparently occurred between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Investigating the accident was Trooper J. W. Hopf, Dr. James H. Feaster Jr., deputy Garrett County medical examiner was called and pronounced the man dead. An autopsy was performed at Sacred Heart Hospital by the deputy county medical officer’s office. The man was reported to have died of a crushed chest. Born in Friendsville, he was a son of John Wakefield, and the late Myrtle (Savage) Wakefield. Surviving besides his father are his stepmother, Sarah (VanSickle) Wakefield; a son, Kenneth J. Wakefield, at home; four half-sisters, Mrs. Goldie Clark, Uniontown, Pa.; Mrs. Hazel Nugent, Mrs. Dorothy Coddington, Friendsville; Mrs. Helen Benson, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.; five half-brothers, Troy Wakefield, Fellowsville, W. Va.; Carl, Dewey, Frazer and Samuel Wakefield, Friendsville. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home, Friendsville, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. George W. Lovelace will officiate and interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; August 10, 1967; page 24.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 28, 2010

WAKEFIELD, Mrs. Pearl Friend

FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs. Pearl Wakefiled, 87, died Wednesday at Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home.  Born here, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius Friend and Jane (Friend) Friend. Her husband, Commordore Wakefield, preceded her in death.  She was a member of Blooming Rose United Methodist Church.  Surviving are two daughters, Miss Edith Wakefield and Mrs. Robert L. Hinebaugh, both of here; one brother, Olin Friend, here; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.  The body is at the Newman Funeral Home.  Services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in Bloomington Rose Church with Rev. Woodrow Beaver officiating. Interment will be in Bloominton Rose Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Saturday, April 3, 1976; page 7.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 1, 2014

Name: Roy David Wakefield, 79, of Haddon Ave., Cumberland, MD 
Parents: Elmer Wakefield and Mary R. (Hefner) Wakefield 
DOB: February 16, 1923, in Dixie, WV 
DOD: Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD 
Military: U.S. Army Veteran of WW II 
Spouse: Dorothy M. (Moore) Wakefield, wife of 56 years 
Predeceased by: parents 
Survived by: wife; daughters, Barbara J. Morgan and her husband Ronald W., Cumberland, MD; Karen L. Phillips, Glen Burnie, MD; brother, David Wakefield, Cumberland, MD; sister, Mary Louise Hansel, Winchester, VA 
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD 
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 
Posted August 23, 2014

WAKEFIELD, Mrs. Sarah E. VanSickle
 
FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs. Sarah E. Wakefield, 70, died yesterday at her home. Born here, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Mae (Uphold) VanSickle.   She was a member of Laurel Run Church of God, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Wakefield; five sons, Paul, Floyd, Dewey, Troy and Samuel Wakefield, all of here; four daughters, Mrs. Goldie Clark Unionton; Mrs. Helen Benson, Bruceton Mills; Mrs. Hazel Nugent, Mrs. Dorothy Coddington, here; three brothers, Perry VanSickle, here; Joseph VanSickle, McHenry; Jack VanSickle, Washington; a half brother, Ray VanSickle, here; three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Lowdermilk, here; Mrs. Sadie Fazenbaker, Accident, and Mrs. Kate Eisentrout, Hazelton; 40 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, here, 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 at the Laurel Run Church of God Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Philip Goeghan will officiate and interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. The body will be take to the church one hour prior to the service.
SOURCE : The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Thursday, September 2, 1976, page 8.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted December 7, 2013

WALBERT, Mrs. Ada E. Shoemaker

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Ada E. Walbert, 78, of Consolidation, died yesterday at Miners Hospital where she had been a patient 18 weeks. A daughter of the late Samuel and E. (Pettenbrink) Shoemaker, she was born in Hyndman. Twice married, both her husbands, John D. Thomas and Louis Walbert, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Welsh Memorial Baptist Church here. She is survived by four sons, Samuel I. Thomas, of Consolidation; Lewis Thomas, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Albert Thomas, Chicago, and James Thomas, Newport News, Va.; two sisters (should read daughters), Mrs. Ada DeVore, Detroit, and Mrs. Elsie Ellis, Rescue, Va.; a half-brother, Arthur Knepp, Meyersdale; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Viola Rephoff, Frostburg; Mrs. Virginia Blair, Midland, and Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Washington. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 15, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 3, 2011

WALBERT, Ezra Cortland 

"Ezra Cortland Walbert, 65, was dead on arrival at St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, Tuesday. He was a resident of Leonardtown, a native of Frostburg and a former Cumberland resident. He was born November 24, 1910 in Frostburg, the son of the late William Henry and Ellen (Snyder) Walbert. Mr. Walbert was a retired employe of the Patuxent Naval Base. He was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas with glider units of the 82nd Airborne Division. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (McGreevy) Shuck Walbert; one daughter, Linda Maria Walbert, Pocono, Pa.; a stepson, William Shuck, Washington; one brother, Charles S. Walbert, Potomac Park; two sisters, Carrie N. Walbert, Frostburg, and Mrs. Mary E. Moon, Ridgeley; a half-brother, Jessie C. Snyder, Frostburg, and five grandchildren. Services were conducted Friday in the Mattingly Funeral Home, Leonardtown, by Rev. Father Somola.  Interment was in the Holy Faith Cemetery, there."
"The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Sunday 10 Ocy 1976
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009

FROSTBURG — Marlene Mae Walbert, of Frostburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at The Lions Center, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Frostburg on May 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Paul T. and Virgie M. Walbert. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois I. Walbert. Marlene was employed at the Celanese Plant for many years. In later years, she was retired and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Frostburg. Surviving are three daughters, Debra A. Iski and husband Paul, Ridgeley, W.Va., Cheryl A. Twigg, Frostburg, and Karen S. Kerns and husband David, Frostburg; seven grandchildren, Kristan, Bethany, Paul, Nicholas, Ashley, Shelby and Jillian; five great-grandchildren, Layla, Naudia, Dylan, Dalanie and Brodie; two brothers, Clyde Walbert and wife Diane and Tom Walbert and wife Pat; two sisters, LaVonne Shaw and Carol Walbert; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene St., Cumberland, on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Tamorria officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lions Center, 901 Seton Drive, Ext., Cumberland, MD 21502. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of The Lions Center for the love and care they provided to our mother in her final days. May God give you all a special blessing.
Cumberland Times-News, December 23, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

WALIZER, Mrs. Hazel Salome Lepley

CORRIGANVILLE — Hazel S. Walizer, 84, of Corriganville, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Aug. 8, 1913, in Ellerslie, she was the daughter of the late John L. Lepley and Bertha (Crawford) Lepley. Surviving are her husband. Leo Melvin Walizer; two sons, Frank Walizer and wife Elaine, Laurel, and Royce Walizer, Fort Ashby, W.Va.; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Leasure-Stein Funeral Home, 230 Baltimore Ave., Cumberland, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services and interment will be private.
Published Friday, January 16, 1998 in THE CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 6-A, col. 5.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 29, 2017

WALIZER, Leo Melvin

CORRIGANVILLE — Leo Melvin Walizer, 87, of 11615 Mount Savage Road, NW, Corriganville, died Monday, July 12, 1999, at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Center, Frostburg. Born, June 3, 1912, in Hagerstown, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Lepley) Walizer. Mr. Walizer was a retired employee of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sons, Royce W. Walizer, Fort Ashby, W.Va., and Frank A. Walizer and wife Eileen, Laurel; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, PA, 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ken L. Korns officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
Published Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in THE CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 6-A, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 29, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Walkenshaw

Midland - Mrs. Elizabeth (Barber) Walkenshaw, 85, widow of John Walkenshaw, died Monday at her home here. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Myron Omohumbro, Glendora, Calif. and Mrs. Andrew Taylor, Cheverly, a son, Thomas Walkenshaw, at home; two brothers, Ralph Barber, Lonaconing, and William Barber, Vale Summit, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were conducted today at the Hafer Funeral Home, Frostburg.  Rev. Louis L. Emerick, pastor of Midland Methodist Church officiated and interment was in Eckhart Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, November 4, 1953

Thomas Walkenshaw

Midland - Thomas Walkenshaw, 65, of here, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Andrew W. Taylor, Cheverly, Md. and Mrs. Myron Omohundro, California. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m and burial will be in Eckhart Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Oct. 12, 1960

Mrs. J. Bruce (Anna Landis) Walker, 87, died at her home at Meyersdale. She leaves her husband, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one brother.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 6, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009 

Mrs. Carrie (Miller) Walker, widow of Frank R. Walker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Moser, R.D. 3, Meyersdale, at 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 16 days. She was born in Summit Township, August 26, 1857, a daughter of Samuel P. and Susan (Klingaman) Miller. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Guy N. Hartman, R.D. 2, Meyersdale; Mrs. Ralph Moser and Mrs. Ezra Sipple, both of R.D. 3, Meyersdale; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death 20 years ago. Her body was prepared for burial by W. C. Price & Son, and was removed to the Ezra Sipple home, where friends are being received. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 on Friday afternoon in the Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member, by the pastor, Rev. DeWitt L. Miller. Interment will be made in Union Cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, June 14, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 8, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Albert James, Welsh Hill, has received word her brother-in-law, Charles F. Walker, 63, died yesterday at Greer, W. Va. He was a former resident of Frostburg, and is survived by his widow, the former Miss Sarah Davis, of here; five daughters, Mrs. Page Lewis, Mrs. Roy Hose, Mrs. Carl McCartney, Miss Frances Walker, Greer; Mrs. Ted Baker, Kansas City, Mo.; a son, Daniel Walker, Greer, and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Taylor, Midlothian.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

WALKER, Charles Hervey

Frostburg. -- Charles Hervey Walker, postmaster at Frostburg 24 years, having served consecutively until Cleveland's second term, died yesterday, aged 69. He was manager of the Western Union telegraph office at Frosburg 43 years. He was second lieutenant of Company B. Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the Union Army and was corps postmaster. He was a member of Thoburn Post, Grand Army of the Republic, Frostburg. He participated in Sherman's march to the sea. Mr. Walker was secretary and treasurer of the George E. Pearch Ddrug Company, Frostburg. His only surviving child is Mrs. Pearch. His widow also survives, as does a brother, George Walker, of Greensburg, Pa.
Saturday, April 6, 1912; The Sun (Baltimore, MD)
~Genie
Posted April 7, 2018

Mr. Chas Walker, a prominent citizen of Frostburg and father-in-law of Mr. Geo E. Pearce, formerly of Piedmont, died Thursday morning, April 4, 1912.
Keyser Tribune, April 12, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Dec. 20—Mrs. Clara Hay Walker, 82, died Friday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Hay. The daughter of the late Philip and Annie Olinger Hay, she was the widow of Wilson E. Walker, who was killed while operating a threshing machine. There are two children, Mrs. Hay and Edward N. Walker, seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Lewis Berkley of Berlin, and a brother, Ephriam Hay of Meyersdale.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 20, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

FROSTBURG — Daniel L. Walker, 78, of Frostburg, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2004, at his home. Born Jan. 28, 1926, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late George S. Walker and Stella (Winters) Walker Phillips. He was also preceded in death by one brother, George W. Walker; one sister, Marie Rowe; and his step-father, John Phillips. Mr. Walker was a retired employee of Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II; attended First Congregational Church, Frostburg and was a member of the Mountain Lodge 99 A.F. & A.M.; the Farrady Post 24 American Legion and the Classy Chassis Car Club. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Wilda (Wilhelm) Walker; two daughters, Sandy Shockey and husband Rudy, Finzel, and Cinda Sue Walker, Frostburg; three grandchildren, Kelly Pennington and husband Jim, Tammie DeLawder and husband Les, and Michael Shockey, all of Frostburg; three great-grandchildren Kaylyn, Krystal and Jarrett; two sisters, Margaret Phillips, Frostburg, and Betty Drummond and husband John, Frostburg; one stepsister, Evelyn Brown, Corrigansville; numerous nieces and nephews and several very special friends. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., Cresaptown, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joseph Penick officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by the Farrady Post 24 American Legion Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Wade Phillips, Alan Phillips, George Walker, John Rowe, Scott Drummond and Roy Wilhelm.
Cumberland Times obituary, Monday, May 3. 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

CUMBERLAND  Donna Jean Walker, 36, of 776 Quince Orchard Blvd., #201, Gaithersburg, died Monday, June 12, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident in Gaithersburg.  Born on Nov. 19, 1963, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Mildred K. "Midge" (Wolfe) Folk, Cumberland, and the late Glen Donald Folk.  Mrs. Walker was a member of Memorial Heights Baptist Church, Cumberland, and a 1981 graduate of Fort Hill High School. She was a secretary for the Law Office of Edward H. Kerman in Rockville.  She is survived by her mother, Mildred K. "Midge" (Wolfe) Folk, Cumberland; a former husband, Elmer J. Walker, Baltimore; a daughter, Elaine Walker, Baltimore; a sister, Lori L. Beegle and husband Barry, Bedford, Pa.; half sister, Glenda Riddle and husband Jeffrey, Baldwin; stepbrother, Dennis L. Wolfe and wife Sharon, Bloomington; a niece, Rebecca Cessna; a nephew, Glen Cessna; and her fiancé, Julio Soca, Gaithersburg.  Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted at the Memorial Heights Baptist Church on Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis A. Michael officiating.  Mrs. Walker will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.  Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.  The family requests that memorials be made to the Memorial Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 1419 E. Oldtown Road, Cumberland, Md.  Pallbearers for Mrs. Walker will be Barry K. Beegle, Ben R. Cessna, James Barr, Kenneth Wable, Keith Wable and Ronnie Steele Sr.
Cumberland Times obituary
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009 

WALKER, Mrs. Dorothy T. Condron

UNION BRIDGE, MD - Dorothy T. Walker, 90, of Union Bridge and formerly of Westernport, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Westminster, MD. Born December 6, 1921 in Keyser, WV, she was a daughter of the late Carl W. Condron, Sr. and Dorothy L. (Troy) Condron. She was also preceded in death by her husband James J. Walker, six sisters, four brothers and one granddaughter. Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Keyser High School and Mineral VOTEC and a retired Nursing Assistant and homemaker. She was an active member of Union Bridge United Methodist Church. She was known by all for her compassionate service in sending cards to everyone for every occasion. Surviving are her children, Darla A. Steele and husband William M. of Union Bridge, Margaret Buracker of Millville, WV, James "BoBo" Walker and wife Mary of Westernport, and Donald "Ernie" Walker of Westernport; a sister Margaret Liller of Keyser; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Funeral services immediately following at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Margaret Moon and Elder William Steele officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, March 30, 2012 
(Courtesy of Charles Riend) 
Posted October 22, 2015

WALKER, Earl M.

Earl M. Walker, 90, of Meyersdale, died April 23, 2002 at Somerset Hospital. Born Aug. 20, 1911 in Summit Twp., Meyersdale, a son of the late Edward W. and Edith (Berkley) Walker. Also preceded in death by his wife, the former Anna W. Bird; a daughter, Laura Bird; five brothers: Gillian, Howard, Orien, Bert, and Harold E. Walker; and two sisters Sally Dennison, and Gladys Miller. Survived by a daughter, Mary Ann, wife of David R. Henderson, Meyersdale; and a brother, Robert D. Walker, married to the former Helen Saler, Somerset. Earl was a devoted father and a loving husband. A member of the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and served on several commissions. A retired dairy farmer and school teacher with 42 years of service teaching at Summit Mills School, S.J. Miller School, and Meyersdale Area Schools. A member of Meyersdale No. 554 Free and Accepted Masons. Former member of the Harrisburg Consistory, and the Jaffa Temple Shrine of Altoona. Also former member and past president of the Meyersdale Rotary Club, and was Citizen of the Year in 1975. A graduate of Meyersdale High School, and Juniata College. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Price Funeral Home Meyersdale. Service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday at the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Mike Swick officiating. Interment Union Cemetery Meyersdale. Memorials may be made to the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund.
Somerset (PA) Daily American, April 24, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 22, 2017

MEYERSDALE, June 13 - Mrs. Edna Miller Walker, 46, wife of Hiram Walker, died Monday at her home at Meyersdale R. D. 2, after an illness of nine months. A daughter of Wilson A. and Ida Hostetler Miller, she leaves her father, her husband, four children, one brother and six sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 13, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 8, 2009

Garna Niner Walker, 94, Somerset, formerly of Meyersdale, passed away peacefully June 1, 2009, in Somerset. Born April 29, 1915, in Listonburg. She was born Garna Elaine Durst, the eldest of four children. Her parents were George and Sarah (Turney) Durst. Garna grew up on a farm in Addison Township, and in 1932 she married Harold Niner, from a nearby farm. Harold preceded her in death in 1970. In her later life, Garna had a second marriage to Clarence Walker of Meyersdale, who also preceded her in death. Garna was also preceded in death by her youngest sister Irene (Durst) Wisseman, and her youngest daughter, Ruth (Niner) Bruner. She is survived by her younger brother, Glenn Durst, Markleysburg, and younger sister, Viola Meyers, Mount Airy, Md. Also survived by two daughters, Lois (Niner) Powers, Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Esther (Niner) Escott and her husband Charles, Grass Valley, Calif.; grandchildren: Duane Bruner and his wife Mary, Somerset, Dan Bruner, Somerset, Jeff Escott and his wife Katy, Livermore, Calif., and Jamison Escott and his wife Kathy, Boulder Creek, Calif.; five great-grandchildren: Anna, daughter of Duane and Mary Bruner, Emily, Kyle and Shelby, children of Jeff and Katy Escott, and Charles, son of Jamison and Kathy Escott. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Prior to Garna’s brief marriage to Clarence Walker, she lived 38 happy years with Harold Niner, a brick mason who built many homes in the Meyersdale-Somerset area. Garna was a former deaconess and a longtime dedicated member of the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren. She was known for quilt-making, producing many beautiful quilts which were given to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took great pride in her many years of service at the G. C. Murphy Co. in Meyersdale, as a sales clerk. The family wish to express their deep appreciation to Garna’s son-in-law Bernard Bruner, for his faithful care and assistance to Garna, which continued after the death of his wife, and Garna’s daughter Ruth. Garna is held lovingly in our memory, as a good mother. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where a service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Pete Kaltenbaugh officiating. Interment St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Fort Hill. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc., Meyersdale.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Somerset Daily American
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

FROSTBURG — George William Walker, 86, of Long Stretch, Frostburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Jan. 4, 1916, in Midlothian, he was the son of the late George Speir and Stella (Winters) Walker. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years, Brophine (Wilt) Walker; a son, Richard W. Walker; grandson, Richard K. Walker; and a sister, Marie Rowe. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Kamauf Walker; one son, George S. Walker II and wife Linda; three grandsons, George S. Walker III and wife Jill, Glenn W. Walker and fiancee Renee, and Nathan Walker and wife Laurie; one granddaughter, Erin Walker; two great-grandsons, Richard Henry and Glenn W. Walker II, and two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Walker and Kaitlyn Walker, all of Frostburg; three stepsons, Gary Kamauf, Hyndman, Pa., David Kamauf and Kevin Kamauf, and one stepdaughter, Mary White, all of Cresaptown; 15 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Dan Walker and wife Wilda; two sisters, Margaret Phillips and husband Meril, and Betty Drummond and husband John, all of Frostburg; and many nieces and nephews. George and "Bro" built and operated Sky View Inn and Motel for many years on Long Stretch. He retired as a supervisor at PPG Works 7. A veteran of World War II, he served in occupied Japan. He was a member of Frostburg United Methodist Church, Mountain Lodge 99 AF & AM and the Ali Ghan Shrine Club. He had a lifelong interest in music, learning several instruments. Besides being a member of a dance band, The Blue Notes, for more than 40 years, he was also a past member of the Arion Band, Shrine Band and Army Band. After retirement he continued his hobby of restoring antique cars and discovered new talents for stained glass, painting and clockmaking. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Don Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Farrady Post 24.
Cumberland Times obituary, Tuesday, October 15, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010 

Mrs. Grace Ovelia Walker, 74, a former resident, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Anna Martha Warehime, 3708 Kimble Road, Baltimore.  A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Offman) Crowe and was the widow of Heyl D. Walker, who died in 1958.  She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.  Surviving are two other sisters, Mrs. Katherine Poland, Westernport, and Mrs. Ora May Pollock, Rehobeth Beach; two brothers, Orville Crowe, Baltimore, and Zack R. Crowe, Cleveland.  A service will be conducted at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, September 13, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

Harold A. Walker, 45, of Smock, died Saturday in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown, W. Va., from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on Rte. 51 on July 9. He was born April 13, 1929, in Somerset, the son of Evelyn Domer Walker of Smock and the late Norman Walker. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the Signal Corps in France, and he was a graduate of Connellsville High School, class of 1947. He was an electrician for the Clairton Works of the United States Steel Corporation and was a member of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 1557. He was a former owner of Walker's Atlantic Service in Uniontown. He was also a member of the Perryopolis United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Audrey L. Deeds Walker; one son, Harold A. Jr. at home; four brothers, Edward and Clyde of Erie, Marvin of Jacobstown, N. J., and Elmer of Blair, Neb., and a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Etta Mae) Brouilette of Charlotte, N. C.
August 12, 1974, Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Helen V. Walker, 67, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Rockwood, RD, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Emanda (Mason) Beck, and was the widow of E. Harold Walker, who died in 1966. Surviving are two sons, Robert H. and William L. Walker, Garrett, RD 1; a brother, Edward Beck, Canton, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Crum, Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs. Hattie Schrock, RD 3, Somerset, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. A service will be conducted here Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. William Snyder. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 16, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

Heyl Delk Walker, 62, of 534 Fairview Avenue, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home. Born in Wardensville, W. Va., he was a son of Mrs. Daisy (Orndorf) Walker, Suitland, Md., and the late Angus M. Walker. Mr. Walker was co-owner of the Walker Radiator Service in Cumberland for 24 years and for the past 15 years he was employed by Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. He was a veteran of World War 1 and was a member of Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion; Piedmont Lodge 112 LOO Moose; Aerie 245, FO Eagles; Potomac Lodge 100, AF & AM; Cumberland Consistory Scottish Rite; Ali Ghan Temple Shrine, and a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving besides his mother are his widow, Ovelia (Crowe) Walker; two brothers, Norman Walker, Hyattsville, and Lynn Walker, this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Stuckey, Hyattsville, and Mrs. Lois Hadra, Suitland. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. John F. Sammel, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 3, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

WALKER, James

Frostburg, June 13 — While at work in the Midlothian mine of the McNitt Coal Company yesterday afternoon, James Walker, 68, a lifelong resident of Midlothian, dropped dead. He was a member of the Pentecostal church of Midlothian. No arrangements have been made. Mr. Walker is survived by eight children: William J. Walker, Turtle Creek, Pa.; James Walker, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph H. Walker, with the Navy at Vera Beach, Fla.; John D. Walker, Gilmore; Mrs. James T. Hitchins, Midlothian; Mrs. Melvin Lashley and Miss Isabella Walker, at home. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, William Walker of Wright's Crossing; John Walker, Midlothian; Mrs. Agnes Muir, Frostburg, and Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill, Midlothian.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 13, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted 14 April 2012

WALKER, James Edmond

BARTON, Md. - James Edmond Walker, 77, of 19026 Legislative Road, Barton, Md., passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at Manor Care Nursing Home, Carlisle, Pa. Born December 28, 1926, in Luke, Md., he was the son of the late Clarence and Myrtle Mae (Saville) Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peg; a grandson, Ray; a daughter, Patty; and a brother Roscoe. Mr. Walker was a 30-year United States Navy veteran. He was a life member of Kelly Mansfield Post #52 American Legion, Piedmont, W.Va., a member of Queens Point VFW #6775, McCoole, Md., a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, and a member of the Dogwood Flat Rod and Gun Club. He leaves behind seven daughters, Barbara Payton and husband Jerry, of Warner Robbins, Ga., Jeannie Hicks and fiancé John, of Murfreesboro, N.C., Linda Nuttall and husband O.T., of Boulder, Colo., Bonnie Willey and husband Wink, of Norfolk, Va., Gail Snyder and husband David, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Peggy Walker and fiancé Tracy, of Mechanicsburg, and Beth Johnson and husband Mike, of Newport, Mich.; one sister, Edith Raines of Lonaconing, Md.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, Md., on Monday, August 16. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Harold Malone officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, where full military honors will be accorded at graveside.
The Daily News Tribune, Keyser, WV, August 12, 2004
(Charles Riend)
Posted October 22, 2015

Mrs Jane Theresa Walker, aged 68 years and 9 months, widow of the late Capt William J Walker, who for years was in the Consolidation Coal Co offices at Cumberland, died very suddenly at three o'clock Mon afternoon at the home of her son, Mr Harry G Walker, Piedmont, WVa, apoplexy being the cause. She was a native of Baltimore. She leaves four sons; Harry G Walker, agent of the Cumberland and Pa Railroad, Piedmont; Thomas A Walker, Cumberland; Paul Walker, Duquesne, Pa, and Edwin L Walker, a well known New York musician, now in Berlin, Germany
Keyser Tribune, June 16, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 23, 2010

WALKER, John Louis
 
John Louis "Red" Walker, 48, of 148 Frederick Street, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been in ill health ten weeks. Mr. Walker, an auto mechanic, operated a service station on Baltimore Pike. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of Albert S. and Grace M. (Dormer) Walker. Surviving, besides his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Thelma A. [Holler) Walker; a son, John C. Walker; three sisters, Mrs. June Johnson, Mrs. Margaret H. Messman, and Lillian Weber, and a brother, Kenneth Walker, all of this city. The body will remain at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Adam E. Grim, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Lybarger Lutheran Cemetery, Madley, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 3, 1954
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2015

WALKER, John W.

John W. Walker, 70, of Fort Ashby, W. Va. suffered injuries about the head, face and right shoulder when he was struck by a car yesterday afternoon, three miles north of the town. His condition was today reported as "satisfactory" at Memorial Hospital. It was reported that the elderly man stepped from in front of the truck of his son-in-law, Kenneth Radcliff, and was hit by the car of [name redacted] of this city.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, November 15, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 12, 2015

WALKER, John W,
 
John Walker, 70, Fort Ashby, W.Va., died last night at Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Nov. 14.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, November 29, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 12, 2015

WALKER, Joseph H.
 
Joseph H. Walker, 64, died yesterday at his home in River Rouge, Mich. A former resident of Midlothian, he was the son of the late James and Janet (Brimlow) Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired ironworker. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Gerda (Erdmann) Walker; a son, Edward Joseph Walker, Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Williams, Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Lashbaugh, Frostburg, and six grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday in the Voran Funeral Home, River Rouge.
The Cumberland News, October 30, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 17, 2011

WALKER, Lewis P., Sr.

Lewis P. Walker, Sr., Dies At Ridgely, W. Va. ~ Burial Services For Banker Will Be Held Tomorrow At Westernport, Ms.
Cumberland, July 5 - Lewis P. Walker, Sr., 67, died today at his home in Ridgely, W. Va., opposite this city. He had been associated with the People's Bank as cashier and president for eighteen years. Before going to Ridgely he was cashier of the First National Bank of St. Mary's, W. Va. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Florence Kight Walker, three sons and two daughters. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Md., Thursday.
Published Wednesday, July 8, 1932 in THE SUN, Baltimore, Maryland on page 10, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted September 18, 2015

WALKER, Lossie Franklin, Jr.
 
Lossie Franklin "Frank" Walker Jr., 85, a resident of the Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport, Md., formerly of Keyser, W.Va., died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W.Va., after a long illness. Born on July 30, 1923, in Piedmont, W.Va., he was the only son of the late Lossie Walker Sr. and Nellie (Ritchie) Walker Sager. He also was preceded in death by his wife Clydetta Conlon Canfield Walker on March 27, 1998. Mr. Walker was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the 4th Marine Division, 25th Regiment, being awarded the Purple Heart for his service during the invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. Mr. Walker was a 1941 graduate of Bruce High School and of the Catherman Business School. He was employed for 42 years with the Westvaco Corporation, retiring as a supervisor in 1988. He was a member of the Westernport Church of the Brethren, the Iwo Jima Survivors Association, the Fourth Marine Division, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and several Moose and Elks lodges. Surviving are his two stepsons, James David "Dave" Canfield and wife Ina of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and John Alan "Jack" Canfield and wife June of Charleston, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at noon with the Rev. William Shimer of Westernport Church of the Brethren officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Md. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to a charity or organization of the donor's choice in memory and in honor of Mr. Walker.
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - March 30, 2009
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 14, 2015

Luranzy W. Walker, 47, of Bowman's Addition, died today at 2 a.m. in Allegany Hospital after and illness of four months. He is the son of George W. Walker, with whom he resided, and the late Mrs. Susan Lee (Lloyd) Walker. A native of Williamsport, WV, he had resided in this section for 30 years. Besides his father, he is survived by a half-brother, Jacob Walker, and a half-sister, Mrs. Adie Hose, both of this city.
The body is at the Kight Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1951
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 19, 2009

WALKER, Mrs. Marie Martin
 
Marie Martin Walker, 46, Clarysville, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient one week.  Born in Clarysville, she was the daughter of Mrs. Hilda (Delaney) Martin, Clarysville, and the late Bernard Martin.  Mrs. Walker owned and operated the Doris Marie Beauty Shop, 103 Frederick Street, Cumberland, was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church,  Frostburg, and the Sodality of the Church.  Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Kenneth Walker; three brothers, James Martin, Clarysville; Jack Martin, Eckhart; and William Donahue, Frostburg; three sisters, Miss Margaret Martin, Barberton, Ohio; Mrs. Agnes Fisher and Mrs. Carney Williams, Frostburg.  The body is at Silcox Funeral Residence 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 Saturday at 10 a. m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Rosary will be recited in the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, July 20, 1967 - pg 22, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 13, 2013

Somerset, April 11 - Mrs. Mary Jane Walker, 78, died Wednesday at the home of a son, Paul, at Shanksville. The widow of Joseph Walker, she leaves two sons and two daughters.
April 11, 1947, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 8, 2009

WALKER, Richard W.
 
FROSTBURG - Richard W. (Rick) Walker, 39, of 218 W. Mechanic Street, died in Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of George and Brophine (Wilt) Walker, Star Route, Frostburg. He was an employe of Kelly-Springfield Tire Co., and was a member of Frostburg United Methodist Church, Frostburg Fire Department, BPO Elks Lodge, Cumberland; Mountain Lodge 99 AF & AM 5, the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and LOO Moose 274, Cumberland. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jacklyn (Cross) Walker; two sons, Richard K. and Glenn W. Walker, both at home; a daughter Erin J. Walker, at home, a brother George Speir Walker, Star Route, Frostburg. A graveside service will be conducted in St. Michael's Cemetery tomorrow at 10 a.m. Rev. John B. Jones and Rev. John L. Reinsfelder will officiate. Sowers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, June 19, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 17, 2011 

WALKER, Robert Paul

KEYSER, W.Va. — Robert Paul “Friday” Walker, 74, of Keyser, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born June 24, 1940, in Keyser, he was the son of the late James G. and Hattie (Harsh) Walker. “Friday” attended Piedmont High School. He retired with 46 years of service from the West Virginia Department of Highways having been a mechanic. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Virginia (Darr) Walker; a son, Robert Paul Walker Jr. of Lost River; a daughter, SMSgt. Jennifer Bounds and husband, SMSgt. Wally Bounds, both serving in D.C. Air National Guard, Joint Base Andrews; four sisters, Jean Fazenbaker of Swanton, Mary Lou Stewart and husband, Chuck, of Charlotte, N.C., Mildred Harris of Elkins, and Helen Lucas of Rockwood, Pa. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Trey Walker, Jesslyn Bounds, and Lacey Walker; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Walker; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Sunday, May 10, 2015. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Gwen Wolford officiating. Friends will also be received one hour prior to service on Monday. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Mineral County Animal Shelter or the New Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
The Cumberland Times-News, May 8, 2015
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 21, 2015

WALKER, Miss Ruth Lee

KITZMILLER - Ruth Lee Walker, 86, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Bloomington she was the daughter of the late William Daniel Walker and Mary Ann (Tibbetts) Walker. Miss Walker was a retired registered nurse. Surviving are two brothers, Daniel Walker, Daytona Beach, Fla. and Clark Walker Belair, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Chappell and Mrs. Dixie Wilson both of Kitzmiller; and Mrs. Caroline Wilson, Alberquerque, N.M. Friends will be received at the David A. Burdock Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Beth Jacabson. Interment will be in the lOOF Cemetery. Family requests memorials take the form of donations to the Elk District Ambulance Service or the Kitzmiller Fire Department.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 26, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 13, 2012

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Sarah Walker, 68, of Greer, W. Va., died Saturday in Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Morgantown. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mercy (Appleton) Davies. Her husband, Charles Walker, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Greer Methodist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Paige Lewis, of Greer; Mrs. Isabelle Hose and Mrs. McCartney, both of Morgantown; Mrs. Rhoda Wilfong, College Park, Md.; Mrs. Francis Langley, California; a son, Daniel Walker, Baltimore: a sister, Mrs. Albert James, of here; two brothers, James and Gomer Davies, both of Martins Ferry, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Greer Methodist Church and interment will be there.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 3, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Lonaconing, Md., Dec. 3- Word was received Sunday by Mrs. Emily McAlpine of the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Walker, 84, at her home in Shelburne Falls, Mass., Saturday night following a fall. She leaves two daughters and three sons.  Mrs. McAlpine, who celebrated her 80th birthday last Sunday, is the last of the family. The sisters came to Lonaconlng together from England when they were very young.
3 December 1940, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
Posted November 26, 2009

WALKER, Mrs. Trudy Lee Ash
 
A 25-year-old Somerset area woman died Sunday night from injuries sustained in a two-car accident earlier in the day on Pennsylvania Legislative Route 296 (Old Route 219) a half mile south of the village of Gray in Jenner Township. Mrs. Trudy Lee Walker, wife of Robert L. Walker, RD 2, Somerset, who was expecting a child in about a month, was injured in the accident at 5:40 p.m. and died in Somerset Community Hospital at 8:15 p.m. . . .  Mrs. Walker was born in Somerset on July 30, 1951, and was a daughter of David and Betty (Nicklow) Ash of Jennerstown. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Dana at home; four sisters, Davidene, Betty Jane, Valerie Jean and Lisa Amy Ash; and two brothers, David Lynn and Kevin Ash, all at home. She was a member of the Casebeer Lutheran Church. The body is at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset, where a funeral will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Somerset County Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 23, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 29, 2017

WALKER, William L.

FROSTBURG - William L. Walker, 83, died yesterday at his residence at Wrights Crossing. Born in Scotland, he was a son of the late William and Agnes (Speir) Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired custodian at the County Building in Cumberland. He was a member of Shaft Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school for over 50 years. Mr. Walker also taught the Adult Bible Class at the church. Surviving are his widow, Edith (Adams) Walker; five daughters, Mrs. Raymond Monahan, Mrs. Mary Shirey, Mrs. Elmer Rice and Mrs. Cobern Manges, all of Frostburg, and Mrs. Gerald Phillips, Crcsaptown; a son, William Walker Jr., Frostburg; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Shaft Methodist Church by Rev. Clarence McCloud. Interment will de in Frostburg Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the church at noon on Wednesday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 19, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted 14 April 2012

WALL, Mrs. Alice G.

Alice G. Wall of Munhall, wife of the late William P. Wall, mother of Mrs. Francis Smith of Munhall, Mrs. Helen Evans of Florida, also Scott Wall of Florida. Survived by 6 grand children and 11 great grand children. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the William Griffith Mortuary 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton Curry, South Park Township. Where services will be held Friday at 11 am.  Pittsburgh Press; May 28, 1981;  Findagrave Memorial# 61050275;  (Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)  Posted February 8, 2017

WALL, William E.
 
William E. Wall, of 122 Rinne St., South Hills, Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, July 26, in his 46th year. He was the beloved husband of Ruth E. King Wall, father of Joyce E. Wall, son of Alice G. Wall, brother of Frances G. Smith, Helen M. Evans and Scott Wall. Friends received at the funeral home of John D. Schaub & Sons, Mt. Oliver. Services on Monday at 11 a.m.
Published in Pittsburgh Press, July 29, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 22, 2017

WALLACE, Charles; also COSGROVE, Martin

"Two Men Killed by a Collision of Helper Engine with a Freight-MARTIN COSGROVE AND CHARLES WALLACE DEAD-Fireman H. W. Knox Loses a Leg and Is In a Precarious Condition-Accident Caused By a Mistake in Reading Orders-Peculiar Performance of the Helper Engine After the Smash-
"It was my fault entirely" were the words that came from the white, compressed lips, quivering with pain, of brave and dying Engineer Martin Cosgrove as he spoke of the disastrous wreck which occurred on the Short Line yesterday morning about 4 o'clock a mile and a half east of Orchard station. The old adage "that in the midst of life we are in death," never had a truer exemplification, for Thursday night Engineer R. J. Cosgrove, who had charge of engine No. 617 was not feeling well and requested his cousin, Martin, also an engineer to take his run out of Huntington, It was on this run that Martin Cosgrove met his death, and in the terrible wreck, Charles Wallace, head brakeman, was also killed and H. W. Knox so severely injured as now to be hovering between life and death.

HOW ACCIDENT OCCURRED Engineer Cosgrove was in charge of engine No. 617 hauling an east-bound freight under Conductor Davis, and had orders to stop at the siding at Orchard station to let helper engine No. 301 pass returning from a run. Engineer Cosgrove forgot his orders and went on beyond the siding for a mile and a half running at full speed. He recalled his orders and started to reverse the lever as the collision occurred. The helper engine in charge of Engineer Eph McDowell and Fireman Frank Onan had no thought of danger, until they heard the rumbling of the approaching train, and both jumped just as the collision occurred, as McDowell grasped the lever to reverse, which was thrown back against him as he jumped. Neither McDowell nor Onan were injured beyond slight bruises. They state, and the statement is confirmed, that the headlight of the freight engine was not burning. It had gone out a few miles beyond Nampa.

THE WRECKAGE The freight engine, as stated, was almost completely demolished, while eight or 10 of the freight cars were piled in a heap, making one of the worst wrecks of the character that has occurred on the Short Line for a long time. The helper engine, besides damage to the cab, was hardly damaged at all, and did not leave the track, but with the fact that Engineer McDonald had started to reverse the lever, it jumped forward and ran wild for a distance of eight miles, before coming to a stand-still.

HIS BODY UNDER ENGINE Head Brakeman Wallace of the freight was still under the wreckage. It could be seen that both his legs had been cut off near his hips and that he was dead. It was impossible to remove his body until the wrecking crew arrived. Wallace's body had been roasted frightfully. His remains were lying at a point near the boiler, where the scalding steam had enveloped him as in a furnace. As soon as possible Cosgrove and Knox were placed on the train to be brought to Boise. The train arrived here with them at 8:55. Dr. Murray of Nampa came in with the injured men, who were taken to St. Alphonsus' hospital. Dr. McCalla, the Short Line surgeon at this place, was summoned and he at once called Dr. Collister to assist him. Later Dr. Springer and Dr. Bowere were also summoned. On the road to Boise Cosgrove and Knox told their stories between gasps Cosgrove admitted he had misread his orders, as stated in the foregoing, and that he had discovered his error too late. Knox said he crawled out of the wreckage into the sagebrush, where he remained some time before being found.

KNOX RESTING EASILY Fireman Knox has withstood the shock of his leg being torn off with remarkable grit and fortitude. The physicians in charge amputated the stump a few inches above the knee. At a late hour last night he was sleeping. He is very weak and has lost a great deal of blood.

Name: Helen R. Wallace, 99 of Cumberland, MD 
Parents: John M. Rank and Bertha (Shinholt) Rank 
DOB: October 1, 1903, Cumberland, MD 
DOD: Friday, February 7, 2003, at the Cumberland Nursing Home 
Spouse: Raymond Wallace 
Predeceased by: parents; husband, who died in 1960; daughter, Shirley Corle, 1957; son, Charles E. Wallace, 1989 
Survived by: grandchildren 
Burial: Tuesday, June 10, 2003, Hillcrest Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD 
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 28, 2015

"John J. Wallace, 74, formerly of 820 Shawnee Avenue, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Theodore A. and Mary (Geatz) Wallace. Surviving are his widow, Georgia E. (Sanner) Wallace; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Lee Diamond, Laurel; Mrs. Jean Lynam, Silver Spring; Mrs. Shirley  Chamberlain, city and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vernon, Springfield, Va.; a brother, Francis Wallace, city; six sisters, Mrs. Marie Beaulieu, Baltimore; Mrs. Katherine Hunter, Mrs. Margaret Aemmer, Mrs. Madelyn Rizer, Mrs. Regina Cofield, city, and Mrs. Dorothy Dicken, Blacksburg, Va., and seven grandchildren. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum."
"The Cumberland News" Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 18 Jun 1971:
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 20, 2010

"Services for Mrs. Mary B. Wallace, 74, wife of Theodore A. Wallace, who died yesterday morning at her home, 520 Fayette Street, will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She had been in ill health since June. A native of Cumberland, Mrs. Wallace was the daughter of John A. and Anna (Bernard) Geatz, both residents of Germany. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church, the Third Order of St. Francis, the Christian Mothers and Purgatorial Society of the parish and Catholic Daughters of America. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, John J., Francis J., and George A. Wallace, all of this city; six daughters, Mrs. Arthur E. Beaulieu, Baltimore; Mrs. George Habig, this city; Mrs. B. G. Aemmer, Akron, and Mrs. Carl E. Dicken, Miss Madelyn Wallace and Mrs. Emory W. Cofield, all of this city, 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a brother, William Geatz, and a sister, Mrs. Chester King, both of this city."
"The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Mon 8 Sep 1947
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 14, 2010

"A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Mrs. Mary B. Wallace, 74, wife of Theodore A. Wallace, who died Sunday morning at her home, 529 Fayette Street after an illness of three months. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John, Carl and James King, and Norman, George and Joseph Geatz."
"The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Tue 9 Sep 1947
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 20, 2010 

WALLACE, Rev. Myrtle E. Balch

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — The Rev. Myrtle E. Wallace, 89, of Fort Ashby, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 15, 1911, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late George and Sadie (Beaver) Balch. She also was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Paul Wallace. She, along with her husband, pioneered and pastored 15 churches. Most recently, they had served at the Gateway Tabernacle in Maricopa, Calif. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Niswonger and husband O.C., Fort Ashby, and Patricia Bottoms, South Gate, Calif.; one son, James Wallace and wife Connie, Adalanto, Calif.; one foster son, Kenneth Shepard and wife Deirdra, Clovis, Calif.; four grandchildren, Coleen Brechtal and husband Jon, Des Moines, Iowa, Brenda Cosner and husband Stanley, Fort Ashby, Randy Niswonger, San Jose, Calif., and Robert Bottoms, Lakewood, Calif.; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Seaman officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, December 5, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2017

WALLACE, Theodore A.

Theodore A. Wallace, 76, of 529 Fayette Street, died yesterday in Allegany Hospital where he was admitted March 2. He had been in failing health a year, Mr. Wallace was born in Cumberland, a son of the late James J. and Anna (Gramlich) Wallace. His wife, the former Miss Mary B. Geatz, died in 1947.  A former Western Maryland Railway conductor, Mr. Wallace had been employed by the railroad 43 years before retiring September 30, 1938.  He was a charter member of Cumberland Aerie No. 245, F. O. Eagles and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors; Cumberland Lodge No. 63, B.P.O. Elks, SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the parish.  Surviving are three sons, John J. and Francis J. Wallace, this city, and George A. Wallace, Hopewell, Va.; six daughters, Mrs. A. E. Beaulieu, Baltimore; Mrs. B. G. Aemmer, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Emory W. Cofield, Arlington, Va. and Mrs George Habig, Mrs Carl Dicken and Mrs Harry Rizer, this city; a brother, Walter J Wallace; one sister, Mrs Ira Patterson, Elkins, W. Va; 18 grandchildren and eight great grand children.  The Holy Name Society of. SS. Peter and Paul Church will meet tonight at 8:30 at the Wallace Home to conduct a service.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 9, 1950 - pg 23, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 26, 2014

WALLACE, Theodore A.

"A requiem mass for Theodore A. Wallace, 76, 529 Fayette Street, who died Wednesday, was celebrated yesterday morning in SS. Peter and Paul's church. Pallbearers were Norman Geatz, James Wallace, George Geatz, James King, Carl King, and John King. Interment was in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery." - SM
"The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Sun 12 Mar 1950
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 26, 2014

Joseph L. Wallizer, Sr., 64, Star Route, Flintstone, died Tuesday at his home after a lingering illness. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of Mrs. Margaret (Steerstouffer) Wallizer, and the late Jesse Wallizer. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edna M. (Weimer) Wallizer; four sons, Joseph L. Wallizer Jr., and Donald P. Wallizer, both of Flintstone; Russell R. Wallizer, Wiley Ford; and Vernon F. Wallizer, who is serving in the Navy; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Taylor Walker, Meyersdale; Mrs. Helen H. Stoutler, Flintstone; and Mrs. Carol M. Diehl, Hagerstown; two brothers, Frank Wallizer, Flintstone, and Dayton Wallizer, Denver, Colo.; 24 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Home where friends will be received today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Ildefonso "Tony" Hernandez. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer Society.
The Cumberland News, August 23, 1973 
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 26, 2011

FROSTBURG - Clifford Walls, 54, of 59 Walnut Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted last Thursday. Born in Grantsville, he was a son of John C. Walls and the late Jennie (Butler) Walls. He was a veteran of World War II and was employed at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. He also was a member of Farrady Post 24, American Legion, and Mt. Lodge 99, AF & AM. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Weslow, of here; a son, Clifford A. Walls, here; five sisters, Mrs. Edna Urich, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Edith Keck, of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Evelyn Hollada, of Rootstown, Ohio; Mrs. Julia Durst, of Salisbury, Pa., and Mrs. Pauline McCauley, of Elkins, W. Va.; four brothers, Bernard and David Walls, of Waynesburg, Ohio; Oscar, of Grantsville, and Paul, of Barberton, Ohio, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 10:30 a. m. Rev. William E. Price will officiate, and burial will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, November 23, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 17, 2011

SALISBURY, Pa. — John C. Walls, 83, of RD I, Grantsville, Md., died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Elk Lick Township, Pa., August 22, 1891, he was a son of the late John and Sarah (McCloskey) Walls. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Mae (Butler) Walls. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Surviving are four sons, Bernard Walls and David Walls, both of Waynesburg, Ohio; Paul Walls, Barberton, Ohio; Oscar Walls, Grantsville; five daughters, Mrs. Edna Urich, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Edith Keck, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Evelyn Holladay, Garrettsville, Ohio; Mrs. Julia Durst, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Pauline McCauley, Elkins, W.Va.; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the Thomas Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the Oak Grove Church tomorrow at 1 p.m., where services wil! be conducted at 2 p.m. The Rev. Earl A. Yoder will officiate and interment will be Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 3, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 17, 2011

Services for Lewis Alfred Walls, 51, Grantsville, who was electrocuted Monday afternoon while at work for the Potomac Edison Company at Carlos, will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Rev. Earl Yoder, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, and will be taken to the church at 1 p. m. on Thursday. A veteran employe of the Potomac Edison Company, Mr. Walls was a native of Grantsville and a son of Mrs. Sallie (Butler) Walls and the late Charles Walls. He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Grantsville Post 214, American Legion, and a veteran of World War II. Besides his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Robert Walls, Hyndman; Herbert Walls, Baltimore, and Walter Walls, Beltsville, and four sisters, Mrs. Esther Stanton and Mrs. Cora Wiley, both of Grantsville; Mrs. Ruth Gindlesperger, Berlin, Pa., and Mrs. Joan Bowser, Addison, Pa. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Employes of the Potomac Edison Company will serve as pallbearers.
The Cumberland News, May 3, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

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