Clara E. Werner, 80, of Meyersdale RD 3, died June 12, 1993, Meyerdale Manor. Born July 28, 1912, in Grafton, Neb., a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Schacheterle) Ackerman. Also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Werner. Survived by two sisters: Henrita Yant, Grafton, Neb., and Elsie Roseberry, Lincoln, Neb. Also a number of nieces and nephews. Member of Amity United Church of Christ, Meyersdale. Retired from Flushing Shirt Co., Grantsville, Md. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Carl Mitchell officiating. Interment, Reformed Cemetery, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, June 14, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

MEYERSDALE — Clarence F. Werner, 58, of RD 3, Meyersdale, died at his home on Saturday. He had been employed as a trackman by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for 40 years. A native of here, he was born on January 3, 1903, and was a son of Paul and Maggie Zinn Werner. Mr. Werner is survived by his widow, Edna Schramm Werner; six children, Bert and Earl Werner, both of here; Harry Werner, Salisbury; Miss Maggie Werner, at home; George Albert Hochard, Frostburg; and Mrs. Mary Murray, Somerset. Also surviving are four brothers, Raymond and Carl Werner, Meyersdale RD3; Philip Werner, Springs; George Werner of here, and eight grandchildren. Mr. Werner was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Amity United Church of Christ. Price Funeral Home. Service on Tuesday; interment in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 12, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011

Mrs. Clarissa Werner of Finzel, Garrett county, died Wednesday morning at Miner's Hospital, of heart trouble. The body was taken to her home today and the funeral will be held Saturday with burial at Greenville.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 15, 1920
[maiden name was Baer; widow of Christian H. Werner]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2011 

Clyde E. "Gene" Werner, 71, Garrett, died Jan. 4, 1999, at Somerset Hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1927, in Mcdonaldton, a son of the late Irene and Zura (Meyers) Werner. Also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Survived by his wife, the former Mary L. Arnold, and four children: Clyde E. Werner Jr., Garrett; Jennifer I Werner, Rockwood; Debbie Nelson, Williamsburg, W.Va.; and Valarie Wright, Lenexa, Kan.; four stepchildren: Charlene Wright and Brenda Snyder, both of Rockwood; Majorie Shaulis and Richard Bird, both of Somerset; also 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A brother of: Carl Werner, Cumberland, Md.; Merle Werner, Meyersdale; and Hazel Miller, Charleston, Ill. Attended Glade City Church of God. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with Pastor Archie Smith officiating. Interment, Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Somerset Daily American, January 5, 1999
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

Asphyxiation was the cause yesterday morning of the death of a Frostburg infant who was pronounced dead on arrival at Miners Hospital, authorities said. Deena Rena Werner, six and a half months old, had caught her head between the mattress and side of her bed, they added. She was a daughter of Ronald J. and Salley E. (Pape) Werner of 50 Oak Street. The child was found by her mother about 11 a.m. Mrs. Werner took the baby in her arm, and attempted to revive the child by mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Mrs. Werner immediately contacted Mrs. Olive Thomas, Center Street, from whom the Werner family rents the home, and ran out into the street with the child. Alexander M. Rowe Jr., owner of the Rowe Home Improvements, Frostburg, who was working nearby, took the two women and the baby to the hospital. Mrs. Werner, concerned for the life of her baby, rushed out of the house without putting on her shoes. When they arrived at the hospital, the child was pronounced dead. An autopsy performed by the deputy county medical examiner's office indicated the child died of axphyxiation. The child was born on July 6, 1966. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, Ronald P. Werner, 4, at home, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Pape, Eckhart and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Myles Werner, Finzel. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 1 p.m. Rev. J. Henry Kersch, assistant pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 27, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011

WERNER, Dennis

Dennis Werner, aged 66 years, died very suddenly yesterday (Friday) morning. He had just returned from a ride over to see his son, Andrew, and had seated himself in a chair when the fatal heart attack struck him. He was a native of Somerset County, Pa., and had lived in Tuckahoe Neck many years. Funeral services will be held at his late home. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Werner, and four children— Miss Matilda Werner, of Cheltenham, Md.; Mr. Ralph Werner, at home; and Andrew and Carl Werner, farmers living in Tuckahoe Neck. Mr. Werner was a good farmer and was loved and respected by all who knew him.
The Denton Journal, Denton, MD, March 4, 1939
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2011

WERNER, Donald R.

Donald R. Werner, 56, Rockwood, died Oct. 21, 2005, at his home. Born July 22, 1949, in Garrett, a son of the late Samuel Earl and Etta Mae (Llewellyn) Werner. Survived by two sons, Robert E. Werner, and his wife Tammy, Meyersdale; and James R. Werner, and his wife Sonya, Meyersdale; three grandchildren, Cole B. Baer, Marshall H. Werner and Jesse A. Werner. A brother of Shirley Donaldson, Garrett; Kenneth E. Werner, Garrett; Helen Davis, Garrett; William R. Werner, Pittsburgh; Lois Myers, Rockwood; Rodger Werner, Garrett; Wilma Poorbaugh, Somerset; Bonnie Decker, Garrett; and Sally Romesburg, Somerset. Also a half brother, Charles Aurndt, Garrett. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army and he served in Vietnam. A life member of American Legion Post 279 Rockwood, and VFW Post 554 Somerset. A former employee of Rockwood Manufacturing. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where a service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. LaMar Bender officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery Garrett. Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc.
Meyersdale. Somerset Daily American, Saturday, October 22, 2005
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011

WERNER, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Crowe
 
Elizabeth J. “Baba” Werner, 95, of Meyersdale, passed away December 20, 2013 at home. Born June 30, 1918 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Leonard Glenn and Anna Elizabeth (Keidel) Crowe. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: Paul H. “Pap” Werner Sr.; and brother: William Crowe. Survived by four children: Elizabeth Ann “Bann” Younkin, Salisbury; Mary Katherine Hahn, Meyersdale; Paula and husband William Kretchman; Paul H. Werner Jr., and wife Teresa (Sanner), Meyersdale; Eight grandchildren: Jeff Hahn and wife Gwen (Long); Steve Hahn; Susan (Kretchman) and husband Fred DiPasquale; B.J. Kretchman and wife Jennifer (Louie); David Kretchman and wife Laurie (Miller); Amy (Kretchman) and husband Joe McKenzie, Charlotte (Werner) and husband Matt Thorsen; and E’vet Werner; Ten great grandchildren: Kurt Hahn and fiancée Meaghan Hainzer; Josie, Jacqueline and David “D.J” McKenzie; Olivia, Devin, and Amelia Kretchman; Bryce and Braden Kretchman; and Sarah DiPasquale. Also survived by a sister-in-law: Mary Critchfield, Green Cove Springs, Fla. She was a longtime member of Amity United Church of Christ, Meyersdale, where she taught Sunday school for 27 years. “Baba” was a homemaker and caring grandmother and great grandmother. She kept a daily journal for 75 years, which was a source of reference for the entire family. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service is conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, with the Reverends Harold and Connie Garlick officiating. Interment Reformed Cemetery, Meyersdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in her name to Amity UCC, PO Box 97, Meyersdale, PA 15552 or In Touch Hospice, PO Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501.
abt. December 20, 2013; William Rowe Price Funeral Home obituary
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 28, 2013

WERNER, Elizabeth Mae

Elizabeth Mae Werner, 77, of Meyersdale, died May 23, 1990, at her home. Born Dec. 18, 1912, in Summit Township. Daughter of the late George H. and Katherine (Swearman) Werner. Survived by two brothers, William R., and Harold E., and one sister, Ruth, all of Meyersdale. She retired from the Meyersdale Manufacturing Co. with 44 years of service. She was a member of the Main Street Brethren Church, where she served as deaconess and member of the official board. She served as Sunday school secretary and a member of the Women's Missionary Society. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Robert Stahl officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery. The family suggests that an expression of sympathy may be made to the Main Street Brethren Church in her name.
Daily American, Somerset, May 24, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

Mrs. Eva Louise Werner, 67, of 588 McMullen Highway, Bowling Green, died yesterday at her home. She had been in ill health several years. Born at Sand Patch, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Joshua and Armada (Arklie) McKenzie. Her husband, Albert J. Werner, died in 1939. Mrs. Werner was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Roy, Baltimore, and Mrs. Sylvia Fulk, Homewood Addition; two brothers, Harold McKenzie, Sand Patch, and Raymond McKenzie, Ravena, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Landis, Boswell, Pa.; Mrs. Ruth Hostetler, Meyersdale; Mrs. Beda Weimer, Sand Patch; Mrs. Edna McKenzie, Libertyville, Illinois; and Mrs. Velma Werner, Finzel; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at George Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 12, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009 

BORN AT SEIFERS HAUSEN
Eight Children Survive - Mrs. George Horchler, of Cumberland, Being One of Them-Leaves 48 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren
The Rockwood Leader prints the following interesting sketch of the late Frederick Werner, who died at Finzel, Maryland, last Thursday morning at his home near Finzel, and, just across Mason and Dixon's line. Frederick Werner, the eldest of a family of six Werner brothers, who in the early fifties of the century made America their adopted home, died, aged 80 years, 8 months and 20 days. Mr. Werner was born at Seifers Hausen in the district of Rotenburg, Germany. His father was Adam Werner and his mother's maiden name was Annie Catherine Sass. The father of Adam Werner was August Werner. With the rest of a numerous family young Frederick was reared to a life of unusual hardships. He, however, received the thorough schooling of the compulsory education system of Germany up to the age of 14. At the age of 18 he entered upon the three years' military service prescribed by the law of the Fatherland and when, in 1848 war broke out between Germany and Denmark, over the German Danish provinces of Schleswick Holstein, he was in line for real military service. After completing his military service he sailed for America, landing at Baltimore and working his way westward as far as Meyers Mill, now Meyersdale, where in 1852, he got permanent employment with Peter Meyers. Here he was soon joined by his brother, Henry, and together they earned the money required to bring across their parents and their four brothers: George, Christian, Paul and Conrad, all of whom settled down near Meyersdale. Early in life Frederick Werner married Barbara Deist, who died last year. They had 9 children, eight of whom survive: William, Christian and Adam, of Finzel, Md.; Simon, of Meyersdale; Eliza, (Conrad) of New Castle, Pa.: Mary (Steinly) of Finzel, Md., Susan (Shockey) of Deal, and Mrs. Geo. Horchler, of Cumberland. He also leaves 48 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mr. Werner was a man of rare good judgment, conservative in his business exploits and universally successful. His plantation near Finzel originally comprised four 1OO-acre State plots of fine agriculture land, which he later parceled out to his sons. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at the Greenville township Union church last Saturday, where Rev. Shupe, the Reformed pastor, paid a glowing tribute to the life of the departed.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, Friday, February 22, 1907
(my second great-grandfather ~ Sheryl Kelso)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

Frederick E. Werner Jr., 53 of Garrett, died Dec. 18, 1997 at his home. Born Sept. 15, 1944 in Garrett. A son of the late Frederick E. and Wilma (Burkholder) Werner. Survived by his wife, the former Madeline Barndt. Also two children: Lee Ann and Frederick III, both at home; two brothers: Bradely E. and Wendell A., both of Garrett; step-father, Kenneth E. Werner, Garrett RD 1; two nephews: Richard and Wendell Werner Jr.; and niece, Nichole Werner. Member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, Garrett. Honorary member of the Garrett Vol. Fire Dept., and a member of the Garrett Borough Council. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, with Pastor Arnold D. Ansell officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery, Garrett.
Somerset Daily American, December 20, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011

WERNER,  George C.

George C. Werner, 70, Garrett, died Oct. 17, 1978 at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Jan. 16, 1908, in Garrett, he was a son of the late Robert and Nellie (Miller) Werner. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Velma Miller, Garrett; Mrs. Helen Miller, Warren, Ohio; and Mrs. Mary Sweeney, Addison; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends were received at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where services were conducted with the Rev. William Phennicie officiating. Interment, Highland Cemetery, Garrett.
Meyersdale Republic, October 26, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

WERNER,  George H.

George H. Werner, 87, Meyersdale, died July 9 in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Jan. 5, 1880, on Garrett RD 1, he was a son of the late Conrad and Elizabeth (Smith) Werner. Surviving are his wife, Katie (Swearman) Werner; four children, William R., Miss Ruth and Miss Elizabeth, all of Meyersdale; Harold E., Meyersdale RD 4; two grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Samuel Pritts, Garrett. Funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, with Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Interment was made in Union cemetery, Meyersdale.
Meyersdale Republican, July 13, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

George W. "Pete" Werner, 79, of Meyersdale died July 24, 1996, at his home. Born June 20, 1917, in Summit Township. A son of the late Paul and Maggie (Zinn) Werner. Also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Survived by his wife, the former Pauline M. Murray; daughter Barbara, wife of the Rev. Robert Robertson, Everett; and son, James P. Werner, Somerset. Also two grandchildren, Andy and Amy Robertson. Veteran of U.S. Army. Retired sheet metal worker. A member of the Amity United Church of Christ and the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, with Pastor Lamar Bender and Pastor Robert Robertson officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, July 25, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

Harold E. Werner, 80, of Meyersdale, died May 2, 1998 at Meyersdale Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born March 5, 1918 in Summit Township, son of the late George and Katie (Swearman) Werner. Survived by his wife, the former Lois E. Bittner, and daughter, Kathy W. Foy. Also survived by a brother William Werner, and sister, Ruth Werner, both of Meyersdale. Attended Main Street Brethren Church, Meyersdale. A Chessie System retiree with 27 years of service. A member of Meyersdale Lodge 554 F.&A.M., and Harrisburg Consistory since 1970. Friends were received Sunday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, with Pastor Robert Stahl officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale. A masonic service was conducted by Meyersdale Lodge 554 F.&A.M. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Main Street Brethren Church, Meyersdale.
Somerset Daily American, May 4, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011 

Harry Frankenfield Werner, 87, of Hopwood, died Jan. 12, 1980 at the home of his son. He was born May 5, 1892 in Brothersvalley Township, the son of the late Josiah C. and Lydia (Stahl) Werner. His paternal grandparents, Christian and Dinah (Smith) Werner, resided in Northampton Township, and his maternal grandparents, Samuel and Drucilla (Walker) Stahl, resided in Pine Hill. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. John H. (Daisy Matilda) Rhoads, Mrs. John M. (Ida Belle) Suder, and George Frederick Werner, who died at the age of 19 months. He is survived by his wife, Aneita Elizabeth Munce, with whom he would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in March. He is also survived by two sons: William Joseph of Lynn Center, Ill.; and Todd Harlan, of Hopwood; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Peter P. (Edna) Mognet of Somerset; and a brother, William L. Werner, of Meyersdale. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown; a life member of Lodge No. 651, F & AM. Tall Cedars of Lebanon; a member of Menallen Grange, and the American Legion Post 51. He was a graduate of California State Teachers College, class of 1915; was a veteran of World War I, and was a sales manager for 42 years for Somers, Title and Todd of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held January 16 at the Crawford and Haky Funeral Home, Hopwood. Rev. Karl Bowman Jr., his pastor, officiated. Interment was in Lafayette Memorial Park.
Meyersdale Republic, January 17, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011

WERNER, Herbert A.

Herbert A. Werner, 64, of Mt. Savage, Md., died Feb. 6, 1974, at his residence, after having been in failing health for the past six months. Born in Pocahontas, he was a son of the late William and Gertrude (Baer) Werner. He was a retired employee of the Mt. Savage Refractory Company, was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mt. Savage, its Holy Name Society and was a member of Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are his wife, the former Sarah A. Pratt; five daughters, Mrs. Lois Stein, Rockville, Md.; Mrs. Marleen Martirano, Frostburg; Mrs. Yvonne Witt, Corriganville; Mrs. Rene Baker, Allandale, Va.; and Miss Vickie Werner, at home; a son, SSG Herbert J. Werner in the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Norris, Mt. Savage, Md.; and Mrs. Helen Fabbri, Brazil, Ind.; and a brother, Kenneth Werner, Cresaptown, Md. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday morning in St. Patrick's Church in Mt. Savage. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, February 14, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2011

WERNER, James B.

James B. Werner, 84 years old, one of the old-line type of newspaper editors, died recently in Somerset Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Somerset, having been born there, a son of the late Edward and Vesta Critchfield Werner. Prior to 1929, when the American became Somerset's first daily newspaper, there were four weekly publications. One was the Democrat. Its editor was Mr. Werner. The last issue was printed just a little more than two years ago. "Jim" Werner was also known in Connellsville. There were times prior to the Twenties, when he sat at the city desk of The Daily Courier lending assistance in emergencies. Werner's weekly Democrat was the last of the four in Somerset to come to the end of the line. The other three perished in the depression days. Despite difficult times, Werner's determination kept him in business. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Somerset, a World War l veteran, and a member of the Somerset Barracks of the Veterans of World War I, the S.S. Grouse Post of The American Legion, and the V.F.W. Post No. 554 of Somerset. In addition to his widow he is survived by two daughters: Kathryn of Somerset and June of Pittsburgh, and a step-daughter, Mrs. James L. Johnson of Pomona, Calif.
Saturday, August 7, 1971, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011 

WERNER, James Franklin
also ENGLE, Harold Kermit (injured)

One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a two-car collision at 1:50 a. m. today on U.S. Route 40 three and one-half miles west of Frostburg. Maryland State Police said James Franklin Werner, 25, of Frostburg, was going east toward Frostburg when his car crossed the center line of the highway and smashed headon into a car driven by Harold Kermit Engle, 59, of Lonaconing RD. Both men were taken to Miners Hospital, where Werner was pronounced dead. Werner was born November 16, 1941 in Finzel, the son of Myles and Elizabeth (Iacovone) Werner. He was an employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers, Celanese Local 1874, Textile Workers of America; Aerie 1273, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and was a sergeant in 115 Armor, Maryland National Guard. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his widow, Charlene (LaRue) Werner; a daughter, Lisa, and a son James M., both at home; three brothers, Jerry M. Werner and Jack Werner, both of Finzel, and Ronald Werner, Frostburg, and five sisters, Mrs. Thomas Bodes, Finzel; Mrs. Franklin Wagner, Salisbury, Pa.; and the Misses Mary Jane, Linda Kay and Susan D. Werner, all of Finzel. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

WERNER, Dr. John C.

MEYERSDALE, Oct. 7 - Rites for Dr. John C. Werner, 55, a native of nearby Summit township, were held Thursday afternoon in Coaopolis, where he resided for some time and served as principal of the public school before accepting the position of assistant to the county superintendent of schools of Allegheny county. Dr. Werner, who was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Werner of near Meyersdale, died suddenly Tuesday in his office in the County Office Building, Pittsburgh. Interment was made in Odd Fellows Cemetery at Berlin. Dr. Werner began his teaching career after his graduation from Meyersdale High School. After teaching in Meyersdale, Somerset and other points in Somerset county, he was chosen supervising principal of the Coraopolis schools, and later was appointed to the position he held at the time of his death. He was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, from which institution he received his PhD degree in 1931. The body was removed to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Musser, parents of Mrs. Werner, Berlin, where brief services were held. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Musser Werner, a daughter Miss Ruth Werner, a brother Ralph Werner, Meyersdale, a sister, Mrs. Estella Osmer, and a half-brother, Harry Fincher, Cleveland, Ohio.
Monday, October 7, 1940, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 14, 2011

WERNER, (John) Thomas

Mr. (John) Thomas Werner, who lives in Garrett county, near Flnzel, met with an accident on Wednesday that resulted in almost instant death. Mr. Werner was a young man, aged 22, and all his life he has been fond of hunting game, especially rabbits, and during the season spends much of his time in the woods hunting his favorite game. On Wednesday morning, with a companion, he started for the woods in the best of spirits, saying goodby to his wife and two small children, saying he would be gone the greater part of the day. After being in the woods for some time his dogs succeeded in driving a rabbit into a hole. Mr. Werner had set his gun against a small tree while he and his companion dug for the rabbit. When about to leave he reached for his gun, catching It by the muzzle, and pulled it toward him, and in doing so the hammer caught on a small limb, causing the gun to discharge Itself, the entire charge entering his neck, just below the jaw, and lodged in the brain, killing him instantly. He was a young man of good habits and highly respected in the community in which he lived. He is survived by bis wife and two children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Werner, and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will take place on Saturday. Interment will be made near Pocahontas in Garrett county.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 12, 1911
[J. T.'s wife was Margaret Brown; she remarried to William Caton]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 14, 2011

WERNER, Joseph Edward

Joseph Edward Werner, 47, of RD 2, Frostburg, who was injured Saturday night in a two vehicle accident on U.S. Route 40 six miles west of Frostburg, died yesterday morning in Sacred Heart Hospital. State Trooper C. E. Loeber, who investigated, said the accident occurred at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Werner, driver of one of the vehicles, died at 7 a.m. yesterday in the local hospital. Police said a pickup truck with mobile welding equipment was being driven west on Route 40 by Lowell T. Merrill, 27, of RD 2, Grantsville, at a slow rate of speed. Trooper Loeber said Merrill was attempting a left turn onto the Green Lantern Road when Mr. Werner, also traveling west, rammed into the rear of the pickup truck. Born in Finzel, he was the son of Mrs. Rose (Finzel) Werner and the late John R. Werner. He was a member of the Finzel Volunteer Fire Company and was a veteran of World War II. Also surviving are his widow, Velma (McKenzie) Werner; three sons, Roger L. Werner and Larry J. Werner, both at home, and Victor J. Werner, Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Cecil Werner and Nelson Werner, both of Frostburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Roy Shockey and Mrs. Austin McKenzie, both of Frostburg. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. A service will be conducted at Pocahontas United Church of Christ Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Terry Foor and interment will be in Finzel Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, October 31, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

WERNER, Miss June Elizabeth

Miss June Elizabeth Werner, 61, of Somerset, the only woman ever elected Somerset Co. prothonotary, died. After serving in that office from 1928 to 1932, she was employed in the office of the Bureau of Employment Security until her retirement in August, 1958.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 16, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011 

WERNER, Mrs. Laura A. Caton

Mrs. James Werner – Frostburg – Mrs. Laura A. Werner, 87, of Finzel, died Sunday in Frostburg Nursing Home.  Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Clara (McKenzie) Caton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Werner.  She was a member of St. Mary’s catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa.  Surviving are one daughter, Leona C. Biddington, and one son, Myles F. Werner, both of Finzel, 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Durst Funeral Home.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph Gaborek, Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa.  Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery.  The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8:30 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times April 5, 1982
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted October 15, 2015

WERNER, Loren Nevin

Loren Nevin Werner, 62, of 605 Greene Street, died yesterday after an illness of several months. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., he was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Fourth Armored Division under Genera! George Patton. He received the Distinguished Service Medal and the Purple Heart. He was employed by the Pinkerton Agency as a security guard at Memorial Hospital and was a retired 18-year employe of United Airlines in Washington, D. C. He was a graduate of Berlin (Pa.) High School and Cat-Aero Technical Institute in Los Angeles. Mr. Werner attended Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown. Surviving are his widow, Martha (Hersh) Werner; two daughters, Misses Patricia and Susan Werner, both at home; a brother, A. Foster Werner, Cheltenham, Md., and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Brazer, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Miss Ruby Werner, Euclid, Ohio. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home by Rev. Roger Mills, with interment in Hillcrest Burial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 23, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 14, 2011 

WERNER, Miss. Marilyn Lucile

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Marilyn Lucile Werner, 54, of Alexandria, died June 16, 2007, in Arlington. Born Sept. 6, 1952, in Key West, Fla., she was a daughter of Virginia E. (Shultz) Werner, Cumberland, and the late Carl E. Werner. She is also survived by her brother, Norman L. Werner and his wife Mary, South Daytona, Fla. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Frank E. Harpster III officiating. Interment will be in Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Pa. Arrangements are being handled by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc., Meyersdale.
Cumberland Times-News, June 20, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 31, 2014

WERNER-BUTLER, Mrs. Mary L. Arnold

Mary L. Werner-Butler, 72, Somerset, died Sept. 2, 2008, at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor, Somerset. Born Sept. 23, 1935, in Benson, Md., a daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Bittner) Arnold. Also preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Werner Sr.; and her second husband, Byard Butler. Survived by six children, Charlene Wright, New Centerville; Brenda Snyder, Rockwood; Marjorie Bird, Somerset; Richard Bird, Somerset; Jennifer Werner, Somerset; and Clyde Werner Jr., Hooversville; two stepdaughters, Debra Nelson and Valarie Wright. Also 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. Mary was the former manager of the Meyersdale Senior Center for eight years. She enjoyed her work and valued helping the elderly. Friends will be received Thursday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Mark Bendes officiating. Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home Inc., Meyersdale.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, Somerset Daily American
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 25, 2017

Name: Myles Franklin Werner, 87, of Corsicana, TX; formerly of Finzel, MD 
Parents: James and Laura (Caton) Werner 
DOB: October 1, 1918, in Finzel, MD 
DOD: Saturday, May 13, 2006 
Spouse: Elizabeth Helen Werner 
Predeceased by: parents; wife; sister, Leona Biddington; son, James Werner 
Survived by: children, Patricia Bodes and husband Tom; Judy Telligman and husband Roger; Ronald Werner and wife Salley; Gary Werner and wife Judy; Jack Werner and wife Barb; Mary Jane Murdock and Butch Whisner; Linda Kay Whisner and husband Randy; and Susie Shoap and husband Kenneth 
Burial: May 19, 2006, Finzel Cemetery, Finzel, MD 
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 28, 2014

WERNER, Otto F.
 
HUBBARD - Funeral services were held October 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Kelley and Son Funeral Home for Otto F. "Bud" Werner, 49, of 6 West Water Street, Hubbard. Mr. Werner died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in North Side Hospital. Rev. William Slates conducted the services. Interment was in Hubbard Union Cemetery. Born Oct. 3, 1915, in Frostburg, Md., he was the son of Frederick A. and Margaret Nickel Werner. He was employed for 27 years at Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. For 25 years he was the stockhouse foreman. He was a member of Jerusalem 19 F. & A.M. at Hartford, and the Mahoning Valley Foreman's Assn. Besides his father of Hubbard, he leaves his wife, the former Hilda Gratz. whom he married Feb. 14, 1939; two sons, O. Fred Werner Jr. of Ashtabula and James Richard, at home; one daughter, Margaret Lucille, at home; a brother, Allen O. Werner of Muncie, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Ivy Reed, Richmond, Ind.; Mrs. Catherine Brutz, Niles; Mrs. Avis Hacker, Hubbard, and Mrs. Carrie Belle Larsen, San Francisco. Kelley and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Hubbard (Ohio) News Reporter, October 22, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 2, 2013

WERNER, Mrs. Pearl Skidmore

MIDLOTHIAN - Mrs. Pearl Werner, 75, of Dayton, Ohio, died there yesterday. A former resident of here, Mrs. Werner was a daughter of the late Matthew and Jane (Bone) Skidmore and was the widow of Carl Werner. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Helfinstein, Mrs. Joyce Manuel and Mrs. Ruth A. Tippen, all of Dayton; two sons, Paul, Dayton, and David Werner, Delaware; a sister, Mrs. Alice Wolford, Frostburg; a brother, Howard Skidmore, of here, and 12 grandchildren. Services and burial will be held Monday in Dayton.
The Cumberland News, November 18, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2010

WERNER, Mrs. Regina G. Baer

Mrs. Regina G. Werner, 77, of Mt. Savage, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted earlier in the day. She had been in failing health the past several years. A native of Pocahontas, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harmon and Anna (Loraditch) Baer. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mt. Savage. Her husband, William Werner, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William H. Norris, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Anthony Fabbri, Brazil, Ind.; two sons, Kenneth C. Werner, Cresaptown, and Herbert Werner, Mt. Savage; a brother, Clifford Baer, Pontiac, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Bernadette Donley, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Mrs. Stella Garlitz, Mrs. Blanche Hast, city; 25 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a. m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mt. Savage, and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 2, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

A hauler of passengers to the Celanese plant discovered the body of Regis K. Werner, 32, of Mount Savage, this morning, in the livingroom of the dead man's abode. Grover Green, also of Mt. Savage, said he stopped at the Werner residence this morning to pick up his passenger, and when there was no response to his summons, he entered the house and found Werner dead with a shotgun beside him. Dr. Linne C. Corson, county coroner, said death resulted from a wound in the head. He issued a verdict of suicide and said no motive was indicated. Werner was a charge hand in the spinning department at the Celanese plant. Surviving are his wife, Anna Mae (Simpson) Werner; one daughter, Mary Ann, 8, and one son, Paul, 7; his mother, Mrs. Regina Werner, Mt. Savage; two sisters, Mrs. William Norris and Mrs. Anthony Fabri, Mt. Savage; and two brothers, Herbert Werner, Mt. Savage, and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Werner, Nashville, Tenn. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Mount Savage Fire Department.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 4, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

FINZEL — Mrs. Rose E. Werner, 82, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been a patient since March 3. Born in Finzel, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Harriette (Jenkins) Finzel. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Werner. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Betty McKenzie and Mrs. Effie Shockey, both of here: two sons, Nelson Werner, Finzel, and Cecil Werner, at home; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Burkhart, Mt. Savage; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, March 15, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Name: Sarah A. Werner, 90, formerly of Mt. Savage 
Parents: John and Dorcas (Criger) Pratt 
DOB: November 29, 1914, in Mt. Savage, MD 
DOD: Sunday, January 23, 2005, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home 
Spouse: Herbert A. Werner 
Predeceased by: parents; husband; sister, Frances Criger; brothers, Jack Pratt, Edward Pratt, Fr. Richard Pratt, James Pratt and Robert Pratt 
Survived by: son, Herbert J. Werner, Sigler, OK; daughters, Lois Steinc, Rockville, MD; Marleen Werner, Front Royal, VA; Yvonne Day, Cumberland, MD; Rene Baker, Manasses, VA; Vickie Baker, Frostburg; sister, Betty Lewis, York, PA 
Burial: January 25, 2005, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Mt. Savage 
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 20, 2014

WERNER, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Enos

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Werner, 59, Meyersdale, died Dec. 20, 1984, at Meyersdale Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 25, 1925, in Frostburg, Md. Survived by her mother, Kathy Enos Mason. Preceded in death by her father, Elmer Enos, and her husband, Homer S. Werner. Besides her mother, she is survived by these children: Nathaniel, Melcroft; David and Kenneth, both of Camp Hill; Mrs. Dorothy Jacobs, Boswell RD 2; Mrs. K. Erdley, Winfield; Mrs. Evelyn Coulter, Butler; and Mrs. Emily Henry, Carrett; and 15 grandchildren. Sister of Philip and Burton Enos, Roger Mason, Mrs. Iva Light, Mrs. Minnie Lichty, Mrs. Mannie Butler and Mrs. Lucy Lucker. She made her home with Mrs. Gladys Emerick, Meyersdale. Attended Meyersdale Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. Friday at the Leckemby Funeral Home where services will be Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Bobby Phillips officiating. Interment, St. Paul's Cemetery.  Daily American, Somerset, December 21, 1984  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)  Posted March 7, 2017

Simon D. Werner, 69, Brothersvalley township carpenter and musician, died Wednesday at his home near Pine Hill. He was director for many years of the Northampton band. His wife and two sons survive.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa, November 6, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

ROCKWOOD, Sept. 8 - Ulysses S. Werner, 71, of Rockwood, died Friday in Somerset Community Hospital. The funeral service was conducted Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren Church in charge of Rev. George E. Smith, pastor. Burial was made in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Born on the Werner homestead here March 8, 1872, he was the youngest of a family of 12 children of the late Henry W. and Mary Felsing Werner. He was the first editor and publisher of the Rockwood Leader, successor to the Gazette and Times. Surviving are a sister, Emma Werner, and these nephews and nieces: June E. and James B. Werner of Somerset, Mrs. Frank A. Harah of Sipesville, Mrs. Sarah Weimer, and Mrs. Edward Schley of Connellsville, and Charles C. Werner of Johnstown.
Tuesday, September 8, 1942, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

WERNER, Mrs. Velma Agnes McKenzie

FINZEL - Velma Agnes Werner, 80, of 2550 Finzel Road, Frostburg, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Feb. 6, 1921 in Pocahontas, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joshua and Amada (Arklie) McKenzie. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Werner; four brothers; five sisters; and she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Werner was a retired housekeeper from Frostburg State University. She was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas. Mrs. Werner is survived by three sons, Roger Lee Werner, Finzel, Larry Werner and wife Christine, Frostburg, and Victor Werner and fiancee Barbara Martin, both of Finzel; three grandchildren, Nicol Ann Walker and husband Dan, Wilkes Barre, Larry Werner II, Frostburg, and Tina Marie Agnes Werner, Frostburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake service will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 8:30 p.m. by the Rev. Fr. Doug Kenney. A funeral mass will be celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. William Moody as celebrant. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Rosenberger, Robert McKenzie, David McKenzie, Keith McKenzie, Fred Keoner and Guy Griffith.
Cumberland Times-News; about Saturday, June 16, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 4, 2011

WERNER, Mrs. Venona Elma Schell

Mrs. Venona Elma Werner, 72, of 713 Fern Place, Washington, D. C., died yesterday in the Cumberland Nursing and Convalescent Center. She had been ill one and one-half years. Born January 4, 1896 in Midlothian, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Nettie Raynor Schell. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Washington, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, August Werner, preceded her in death. Surviving are brothers Walter E. Schell, Edison, N. J.; Harold Schell, California; and four sisters, Mrs. Pansy Hughes, Mrs. Ina Tichnell, Mrs. Edna Davis, and Mrs. Vivian Erichsen, all of Cumberland. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. On Saturday the body will be taken to the Warner Pumphrey Funeral Home in Silver Spring for services, and interment in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 28, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 3, 2010 

WERNER, Mrs. Verda June Shockey

FINZEL — Verda June Werner, 94, of Finzel Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at her residence. Born Sept. 14, 1915, in Finzel, she was the daughter of the late Henry Shockey and Mae (Jones) Shockey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson "Scooch" Werner in 2005; five brothers, Carl, Freeman, Leonard, Roy and Harold; one sister, Pearl McKenzie; one half-brother, Edison; and one half-sister, Charlotte Wiley. Verda was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Werner worked for a few years at the Celanese Fibers Corp. plant until the birth of her first child. She was a homemaker for the rest of her life. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Frostburg. Surviving are one daughter, Donna Mae Werner, Finzel; one son, Benny Nelson Werner and wife Janet, Staunton, Va.; four grandchildren, Adam Werner and Wife Mandy, Indianapolis, Ind., Stephen Werner, San Diego, Calif., Andrew Werner and Bethany Werner, both of Staunton, Va.; one great-grandson, Silas Werner; one great-granddaughter, Maika Werner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Verda loved her family and devoted her life to their care. The family would like to recognize and express their appreciation to Hospice of Garrett County. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home P.A., 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg, on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Mr. John Richmond as speaker. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery.
Cumberland Times-News, November 27, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010 

William Werner, of Mt. Savage, was found dead yesterday near a path crossing Little Savage Mountain, about three milea from Finzel, Garrett county. Mr. Werner, who lived in Mt. Savage, was employed as foreman of the fire clay mine of the Union Mining Company on Savage Mountain. He spoke of not feeling well while at work Saturday afternoon, and leaving the mining property about 5 o'clock told other workers that he intended going across the mountain to his farm, the Werner home place, near Pocahontas, Pa. There is a path leading across tho mountain from the mine toward Pocahontas. Mr. Werner's family, at Mt. Savago, expected him home Saturday night, but when he did not return, thought he had gone to the farm and would return early Sunday morning. Noting his continued absence Sunday, his family became alarmed and his son, Herbert Werner, and son-in-law. Wm. Norris, went across the mountain to look for him. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the young men came upon the body, lying by the side of the path on top of the mountain. The body was discovered shortly before that by Wm. Baker who lives near the Werner farm and was passing that way. The county officers were notified and the coroner, County Investigator Terrence Boyle and Deputy Sheriff David Mason went to the scene. An investigation showed there were no marks of violence on the body and no evidence of foul play. Mr. Werner's pocketbook, money, watch and other personal effects seemed not to have been disturbed. From the condition of the body and the fact that the weather was slightly above zero on the mountain top Saturday night, the officers opined that death was caused by exposure and freezing. The body was removed to the Durst undertaking establishment in Frostburg to be prepared for burial. Mr. Werner was 42 years old. He was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Werner, of Pocahontas, Pa. He is survived by his widow who was a Miss Bayer (sic, Baer) of Pocahontas, and five children - Mrs. Wm. Norris; Herbert Werner, aged 16 years; Regis, aged 14; Kenneth, aged 10; and Helen, aged 2. He leaves two sisters—Mrs. John Arklin and Mrs. Joseph Clark, and one brother, Simon Werner, all residing at Pocahontas, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 29, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2011 

Frostburg, Md., April 2 - William Werner, 75 years old, pioneer resident of Finzel, Garrett county, died Monday night at his home. He is survived by his widow and the following children: Fred and Elmer Werner, Mrs. Milton Warner, of Masory, O.; Frank, of New Castle, Pa.; James and John Werner, of Finzel; and Albert, of Bowling Green. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, with interment in Greenville Cemetery, near Pocahontas, Somerset county, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 2, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

WERNER, William

William Werner, of Mt. Savage, was found dead yesterday near a path crossing Little Savage Mountain, about three milea from Finzel, Garrett county. Mr. Werner, who lived in Mt. Savage, was employed as foreman of the fire clay mine of the Union Mining Company on Savage Mountain. He spoke of not feeling well while at work Saturday afternoon, and leaving the mining property about 5 o'clock told other workers that he intended going across the mountain to his farm, the Werner home place, near Pocahontas, Pa. There is a path leading across the mountain from the mine toward Pocahontas. Mr. Werner's family, at Mt. Savage, expected him home Saturday night, but when he did not return, thought he had gone to the farm and would return early Sunday morning. Noting his continued absence Sunday, his family became alarmed and his son, Herbert Werner, and son-in-law Wm. Norris, went across the mountain to look for him. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the young men came upon the body, lying by the side of the path on top of the mountain. The body was discovered shortly before that by Wm. Baker who lives near the Werner farm and was passing that way. The county officers were notified and the coroner, County Investigator Terrence Boyle and Deputy Sheriff David Mason went to the scene. An investigation showed there were no marks of violence on the body and no evidence of foul play. Mr. Werner's pocketbook, money, watch and other personal effects seemed not to have been disturbed. From the condition of the body and the fact that the weather was slightly above zero on the mountain top Saturday night, the officers opined that death was caused by exposure and freezing. The body was removed to the Durst undertaking establishment in Frostburg to be prepared for burial. Mr. Werner was 42 years old. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Werner, of Pocahontas, Pa. He is survived by his widow who was a Miss Bayer (sic, Baer) of Pocahontas, and five children - Mrs. Wm. Norris; Herbert Werner, aged 16 years; Regis, aged 14; Kenneth, aged 10; and Helen, aged 2. He leaves two sisters—Mrs. John Arklie and Mrs. Joseph Clark, and one brother, Simon Werner, all residing at Pocahontas, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 29, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

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