WEMPE, Frederick L.

F. L. Wempe, 66, Contractor, Dies
Frederick L. Wempe, 66, of 505 East Oldtown Road, died yesterday in Baltimore Cancer Research Center where he had been taking treatments for leukemia. He had been ill for two and a half years. Born February 2, 1914, he was a son of the late Joseph U. and Mary (Brinker) Wempe. Mr. Wempe was last employd by the City of Cumberland Urban Renewal Program and had been in the contracting business for 35 years as head of Fred L. Wempe Co. He was a charter member othe Western Maryland Home Builders Association and was a past president of the organization. Some of the most prestigious homes in the area were built by his firm. In addition, he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Catholic War Veterans, and was a former member of St. ary's Parish Council. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Betty (Sowers) Wempe, a son, Robert L. Wempe, city; two brothers, Rev. Lawrence J. Wempe, Oxon Hill and Leo F. Wempe, city; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Coleman, Mrs. Mary Minke and Miss Helen Wempe, all of this city, and five grandchildren. Friends will be received at the carpelli Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Sunday Times; Sunday, April 13, 1980
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Frederick U.[sic, Aloysius]

Frederick U[sic]. Wempe, 74, formerly of 126 Wempe Drive, died yesterday morning in the Gordon Nursing Home, Westminster, where he had been a petient one year. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Francis and Mary Ann (Koelker) Wempe and was the husband of the late Eleanor (Cain) Wempe. Mr. Wenpe was a retired frieight conductor fo rht eWestern Maryland Railway and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Chruch. Surviving are two sons, William F. this city, and Francis P. Wempe, Westminster; a daughter, Mrs. Leroy Mayhall, Gettysburg, Pa., and a brother, Joseph H. Wempe, this city. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
Monday, March 9, 1959; Cumberland News (Allegany Co. MD)
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Miss Helen Elizabeth

Cumberland -- Helen Elizabeth Wempe, 80, of Cumberland, died Thrusday, Nov. 10, 2005, at Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 22, 1924, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph U. and Mary Ann (Brinker) Wempe. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Wempe, Raymond Wempe, Frederick Wempe, Father Lawrence Wempe; and one sister, Josephine "dolly" Coleman. Ms. Wempe was retired from the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School; member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the church sodality, and member of St. Mary's Martha Group, an active volunteer at the church and was chosen the Church Woman of the Year at the Mother/Daughter Banquet for St. Mary's Catholic Church in 2004. Surviving are one sister, Mary Louise Minke, Cumberland; one brother, Leo Franklin Wempe, Cumberland; five nephews, Larry Wempe, Cumberland, Robert Wempe and wife Cindy, Cumberland; James Minke and wife Rebecca, Wiley Ford, W.Va.; Richard Coleman and wife Peggy, Altoona, Pa.; Joseph Coleman and wife, Judy, Fairplay, Md.; one niece, JoAnn Lease and husband Ed, Cumberland; several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm A Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Monday at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tuesday at 10 a.m with the Rev. Milton A. Hipsley as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The famly requests contributions be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 300 E. Oldtown Road, Cumberland, MD 21502. To send condolences to the family, visit www.scarpellifh.com
Sunday, November 13, 2005; Cumberland News (Allegany Co., MD)
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, John F.

John F. Wempe, 83, of 523 Oldtown Road, died yesterday in the Allegany County Infirmary following an illness of two years. A life-long resident of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Francis and Mary (Koelker) Wempe. He was formerly employed by the Times and Alleganian Company. Mr. Wempe was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic. Church and the Holy Name Society of the parish. Twice married; he was preceded in death by both wives. Mrs. Mary (Pfab) Wempe and Mrs. Marion (McKenzie) Wempe. Surviving are a son, Brother Francis of the Maryknoll Missionary Society; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Mackert, Fort Ashby, and two brothers, Joseph and Fred Wempe, both of this city. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where the Holy Name Society will recite the rosary Sunday at 8:15 p. m.
Cumberland Evening Times, January 13, 1956
Posted February 28, 2010

WEMPE, John F.

A requiem mass for John F. Wempe, 83, of 523 Oldtown Road, who died Thursday in the Allegany County Infirmary, will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a. m. at SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited today at 8:15 p. m. Pallbearers will be Raymond Wempe, Frederick Wempe, Leo Wempe, Thomas Minke. William Coleman and James King.
Cumberland Times, Sunday, January 15 1956

 

WEMPE, First Lt. John Robert

Reported Killed--First Lt. John Robert Wempe, 29, husband of Mrs Lola Mae Wempe and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph U. Wempe, 601 Oldtown road, has been declared dead by the War department after having been reported missing since February 22, 1944, following a raid on an industrial target in Germany. Lt. Wempe was co-pilot on a B-17 bomber which was damaged by flak and was last seen over the North Sea off the coast of Holland.
Tuesday, 5 June 1945; The Cumberland News (Allegany Co., MD)
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, First Lt. John Robert

War Department Confirms Death Of Lt. J. R. Wempe~Co-pilot of B-7 Bomber Lost Life following Raid on Germany
First Lt. John Robert Wempe, 29, co-pilot of a B-17 bomber, who was reported missing in action following a successful raid on an industrial target in Germany, February 22, 1944, has been officially declared dead, according to a message received from the War department by his wife, Mrs. Lola Mae Wempe, 601 Oldtown road. The plane on which Lt. Wempe was co-pilot was reported to have been last seen over the North Sea approximately forty-six miles from the coast of Holland and was attempting to return to its base after being badly damaged by flak while over its target in Germany. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph U. and Mary A. Wempe of 601 Oldtown road, Lt. Wempe entered the armed service in June, 1941 and sailed overseas in November. [details of schooling and military training omitted] Prior to entering the service he was employed in the Spinning department at the Amcelle plant of the Celanese Corporation of America. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. Mrs. Wempe, who was Miss Lola Mae Cain, of Moorefiled, W. Va., prior to their marriage on June 3, 1942, has received the Air Medal from the War department. The posthumous award arrived here January 1, 1945. Surviving besides his widow and parents are four brothers, the Rev. Lawrence J. Wempe, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart church, Washington, D. C, who officiated at a requiem mass for his brother on May 24 in St. Mary's church; Staff Sgt. Frederick L. Wempe, of West Point, N. Y. and Leo F. Wempe and Raymond Wempe, of this city and three sisters, Mrs. William Coleman, Mrs. Thomas Minke and Miss Helen Wempe, of Cumberland.
Tuesday, 5 June 945; The Cumberland News (Allegany Co. Md)
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Joseph Urban

Death Claims J. U. Wempe, Contractor
Joseph Urban Wempe, 86, of 601 Oldtown Road, died last night in Memorial Hospital after being in ill health for six months. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary A. (Koelker) Wempe. Mr. Wempe a retired stonemason and contractor, helped to build SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Footer building, and many of the large residential homes in the area. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and the Catholic Benevolent Legion.. His wife, Mary (Brinker) Wempe preceded him in death. Surviving are four sons, Rev. Lawrence J. Wempe, pastor or St. Mary's Catholic Church in Landover Hills, Md., Raymond F. Wempe, Frederick L. Wempe, and Leo F. Wempe, all of Cumberland; three daughters, Mrs. Mary L. Minke Cumberland, Mrs. Josephine Coleman, and Misss Helen E. Wempe, both at home; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church by the late Mr. Wempe's son, Rev. Lawrence J. Wemmpe, and interment will be n the parish cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times (Allegany Co., MD); Wednesday, 18 November 1964
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Joseph Urban

A Requiem Mass for Joseph Urban Wempe, 86, of 601 Oldtown Road, who died Tuesday, will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church by his son, Rev. Lawrence J. Wempe. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard W. Coleman, Joseph Coleman, Raymond Wempe Jr., James King Jr., Walter Murray and Francis Berkenbaugh. The Rosary will be recited at the Scarpelli Funeral Home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times (Allegany Co., MD) Thursday, 19 November 1964
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Rev. Lawrence J.

Cumberland - The Rev. Lawrence Joseph Wempe, 80, of 6 Wempe Drive, died Monday, July 16, 1990, at Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C. Born Sept. 4, 1909, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Joseph H[sic, U]. and Mary A. (Brinker) Wempe. The Rev. Mr.[sic, Fr.] Wempe attended t. Mar's Catholic School for his elementary education. He was graduated from St. Charles College, Baltimore in 1930 and from St. Mary's Seminary, Roland Park, in 1936, and was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood June 11, 1936. He served at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington, D.C.; as pastor of St. Mary's Star of the Sea parish, Indian Head; St. Mary's, Landover Hills; St. Thomas More parish, Washington, D.C.; St. Columbia parish, Oxon Hill; and as priest in residence at the Church of the Ascension in Bowie, prior to moving to Cumberland in 1989. Survivors include one brother, Leo F. Wempe, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine "Dolly" Coleman, Mrs. Mary L. Minke and Helen E. Wempe, all of Cumberland; one niece and six nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday at noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Wednesday July 18, 1990; Cumberland Times News (Allegany Co. MD)
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Leo Franklin

Cumberland - Leo Franklin Wempe, 87, of Cumberland, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at the Beverly Living Center of Cumberland. Born July 16, 1919, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Joseph U. and Mary Ann (Brinker) Wempe. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Wempe, Raymond Wempe, Frederick Wempe, and Fr. Lawrence Wempe; two sisters, Josephine "Dolly" Coleman and Helen E. Wempe; and two nephews, Raymond Wemp Jr. and Ronald Wempe. Mr. Wempe was a retired foreman for Allegany Ballistics Laboratories, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, an active volunteer at the church, a member of the Fort Hill Rifle Club and a member of the Cumberland Council 586 Knights of Columbus. Surviving are one son, Larry Wempe and wife Margarita, Hialeah, Fla., one sister Mary Louise Minke, Cumberland; three grandchildren, Jennifer; James and John Wempe; and two great-granddaughters, Ava and Elise; four nephews, Robert Wempe and wife Cindy, Cumberland; James Minke and wife Rebecca, Wiley Ford, W.Va.; Richard Coleman and wife Peggy, Altoona, Pa.; and Joseph Coleman and wife Judy, Fairplay; one niece, JoAnn Lease and husband Ed, Cumberland; several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews; and a special friend Thelma Burns, Knoxville, Tenn. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. the Sodality will recite the Rosary Tuesday at 4 pm. and members of the Knights of Columbus will particiipate. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.  Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday a 9 a.m. with Father Milton A. Hipsley as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 300 Oldtown Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
Cumberland Times-News (Allegany Co., MD); Monday, 22 January 2007
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Posted July 19 2017

  Mrs. Margaret A. McDonald Wempe

WEMPE, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Bowers

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Wempe, wife of Edward M. Wempe, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bowers, at the Green Hotel, opposite the C.V. passenger station, yesterday evening at 5:30 o'clock of acute heart trouble, aged 20 years. She had been sick but one day. She is survived by her husband; sisters, Mrs. John Loudenslager, and Mrs. Irvin B. Heleine, and brothers, Raleigh, George and Allison Bowers, all of this city. Mrs. Wempe was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church from where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, services by Rev. Father Smith' interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Hagerstown Morning Herald (Washington Co., MD) Wednesday,19 April 1911
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Posted July 19 2017

Mrs. Mary Ann Wempe, 74 years old, widow of Frank Wempe, died early this morning at her home on Oldtown Road.  She is survived by three sons, John, Fred and Joseph Wempe, and one daughter, Mrs. Patrick Hoperaft[sic,Hopkins].  The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with services in SS. Peter & Paul's Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, May 16, 1921

FUNERAL OF MRS. WEMPE
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Wempe, widow of Frank Wempe, who died Monday morning at her home on Oldtown Road, took place at 9 o'clock this morning from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  The pallbearers were; Louis Ruppenkamp, Mathias Brinker, John Brinker, Dr. Joseph Schriver, James Weber and Frank Bealkey.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday May 18, 1921

WEMPE, Miss Mary C.

Miss Mary C. Wempe, aged 74, died at Hagerstown, Md., Friday morning. The body will be brought to Cumberland this evening to the home of Joseph U. Wempe, Oldtown Road, for burial. Miss Wempe was a lifelong member of SS. Peter and Paul's church, from which the funeral will take place Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Death was due to paralysis and general debility. Miss Wempe had lived in Hagerstown for a number of years. Martin Wempe is a brother and Louise  Wempe a sister.
Cumberland Evening Times; Saturday, March 31, 1917
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Posted June 10, 2017

WEMPE, Raymond Francis

Raymond Francis Wempe, 65, a native of Cumberland, died Thursday at the home of his son, Ronald l. Wempe, 4227 Tottenham Road, Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Wempe moved from here four years ago to reside with his son in Tennessee. The family had moved to Chrlotte tow weeks ago. He was a son of the late Joseph U. and Mary A. (Brinker) Wempe. His wife, Mary I. (Minnick) Wempe, preceded him in death.  Mr. Wempe was a retired Kelly Springfield Tire Company employe and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Also surviving is another son, Raymond J. Wemmpe, Charlotte; three brothers, Rev. Lawrence J. We,pe, Washington; Frederick L. and Leo F. Wempe, city; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Coleman, Mrs. Mary L. Minke and Miss Helen E. Wempe, all of here, and three grandchildren. The body will be at the Scarpellie Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. The rosary wil be recited there tomorrow at 8 p.m. Mass of the resurretion wil be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland News (Allegany Co., MD); Saturday, August 12, 1972
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, Raymond J.

Cumberland -- Raymond J. Wempe, 60, Richmond, VA., formerly of Cumberland, died Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond. Born April , 1930, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Raymond J. Wempe Sr. and Mary Irene (Minnick) Wempe. Mr. Wempe was a past grand commander of the Knights of Columbus in Cumberland. Surviving are his widow, Patricia (Madigan) Wempe; one son, Mark Joseph Wempe, Cumberland; and two grandchildren. The body was donated to medical science.
Cumberland Times-News; Friday, May 11, 1990
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Posted July 19 2017

WEMPE, William Frederick

William Frederick Wempe, 53, of 126 Wempe Drive, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient two months. He had been ill the past three months. A native of Cumberland, he was born Jyly 16, 1908, a son of the late Frederick A. and Eleanor (Kane) Wempe. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by a brother, Francis P. Wempe, Westminster, and a sister, Mrs. Leroy R. Mayhill, Gettysburg. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited today at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society. Requiem mass will be celebrated today at 9 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Sr.,  Raymond Wempe Jr., Richard Coleman, Fred Wempe, James Bennett, and Leo Wempe.
Monday, July 9, 1962; The Cumberland News (Allgany Co., MD)
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Posted July 19 2017

WENNER, Lille F. Clark

Mrs. Lille F. Wenner, wife of Daniel C. Wenner, a car inspector, died at her home, 6 Patterson avenue, Monday night, after an illness of one week. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs, Lola Brady, one adopted daughter Miss Roma Wenner and the following brothers and sisters: George Clark, Robert Clark and Mrs. Edward Jones all of Lonaconing; Mrs. W. E Donahue of Westernport; Edward Clark and Miss Gertrude Clark of Barton. Mrs. Wenner was 53 years old and had been a resident about 15 years. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 9 o'clock with a requiem mass at SS. Peter and Paul's Church. The burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul's cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, January 6, 1920 - pg 9, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 1, 2010

WENSELL, Mrs. Louise Cottrill
 
KEYSER, W.Va. - Louise C. Wensell, 59, of 300 Hilltop Avenue, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991 in Gaithersburg, Md. Born Nov. 13, 1931 in Richwood, she was the daughter of Ruby V. (McKenzie) Cottrill, Keyser, and the late Bartlett Jennings Cottrill. Mrs. Wensell was a property manager with the Casey Development Corporation. Surviving besides her mother are her husband, Richard R. Wensell; one son, Marc B. Wensell, Gaithersburg; two daughters, Sandra L. Sayers, College Park, Md., and Sharon L. Riffitt, Romney; one brother, Bartlett Cottrill, Oldtown, Md.; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Rotruck Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel by the Rev. J. Andrew Gullick. Interment will be in Potomac Memorial Gardens.
Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, October 29, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 19. 2018

WENZEL, Mrs. Mary K. Fike

Oakland - Mrs. Mary K. Wenzel, 87, wife of Dr. John Wenzel, died yesterday at 5 p.m. at her home here. in failing health for several years, she was born in Eglon, W.Va., a daughter of the late Peter and Christina King Fike. Mrs. Wenzel was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Maple Springs. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, Carlton D. Wenzel, Oakland, and a=Warden D. Wenzel, Burlington, W.Va; a daughter, Mrs. R. Russell Sperry, Meyersdale, Pa., 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Bolden Funeral Home here. A funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Maple Springs Brethren CHurch. Officiating will be Dr. George Detwiler, Waynesburg, Pa.; Rev. Allen Pugh and Rev. Edward G. Wenger. The body will then be taken to Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, where a graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 14 September 1957; Cumberland (MD) News
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Posted June 26, 2010