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WOLFE, Albert Frederick

Albert Frederick Wolfe, 75, of RD l, Oldtown, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital. He had been in failing health the past year. Born May 13,1900 in this city, he was a son of the late Frederick and Catherine (Schaidt) Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe was the retired owner and operator of a general grocery store at Oldtown. He was a member of Cumberland Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Oldtown Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his widow, Florence (Dolan) Wolfe; a son, Calvin K. Wolfe, Oldtown; a daughter, Mrs. Norma L. Long, Cresaptown; two brothers, Carl and Floyd Wolfe, both of Oldtown; five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Elkins, Ridgeley; Mrs. Alvona Ballou, Philadelphia; Mrs, Helen Sherry, Mrs. Mary Sellers and Mrs. Josephine Porter, all of this city; seven, grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, June 26, 1975 - pg 26, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 3, 2012

A. Paul Wolfe, 86, of Oakland died October 15, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. He was born at Red House August 19,1916, a son of the late Cyrus S. and Tala[sic] Hahn Wolfe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Richard, and Franklin Wolfe; three sisters, Virginia Wolfe, Evelyn Myers, and Pearl Kessler. He is survived by two brothers, Neil Wolfe of Mt. Lake Park, Orville Wolfe of Richmond, VA; five sisters, Thelma Wolfe, Oakland; Melvina Thoms, Frederick, MD; Lois Wolfe, Mt. Lake Park; Mary Shaw, Columbus, OH; Blanche Miller, McHenry. Mr. Wolfe was retired from Fred E. Beachy Lumber Co., Oakland. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Force and served during WW II. He was a member and a minister at the Maple Spring Church of the Brethren.
The body was cremated. Memorial services were held on Saturday, October 19, 2002, at Maple Spring Church of the Brethren with the Rev. J. Rogers Fike officiating.
Unidentified Paper, about October 19, 2002
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 19, 2009

Bernice King Wolfe, 75, of Kingwood, died Saturday, Feb. 29, 1992, at Preston Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1916, in Terra Alta, a daughter of the late Page Franklin and Lesta Pearl Fries King. She was a graduate of the West Virginia Business College and worked for her father, a county clerk. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Kingwood. She is survived by her husband, James H. Wolfe II; one son, James H. Wolfe III of Enumclaw, Wash. and one granddaughter, Whitney Wolfe, also of Enumclaw. Friends may call at the James G. Lobb Funeral Home, 295 South Price St., Kingwood, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and from noon-3 p.m. Monday, March 2, time of services with the Rev. Samuel Moore officiating.Private burial will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Kingwood.
The Dominion Post; Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV; March 1, 1992
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

WOLFE, Carl W.

SPRING GAP - Carl W. (Booty) Wolfe, 73, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been submitted a day earlier. He had been in ill health for the past six months. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Frederick W. and Cathrine (Schaidt) Wolfe. His stepfather was the late Walter Hudson who reared him. Mr. Wolfe was a retired employee of Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department, an active farmer and an orchard owner. He is survived by his widow, Pearl (Derflinger) Wolfe; three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Logsdon, Martinsburg, W.Va.; Mrs. Joyce Hartig, Frostburg; Mrs. Carla Keefer, Cumberland; one son, Richard Carl Wolfe, Cumberland; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Barbara Bayliss, Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Peggy McCowsky, Martinsburg, W.Va.; one brother, Floyd Wolfe, Oldtown, four sisters, Margaret Elkins, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Mrs. Mary Sellers and Josephine Porter, Cumberland; Alvona Ballou, White Haven, Pa.; 15 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Meritt Funeral Residence Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Carlee Hallman. Interment will be in Oliver's Grove Cemetery near Spring Gap.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, August 8, 1986 - pg 16, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 3, 2012

WOLFE, Mrs Catherine E. Shea

Frostburg, Mar 27 - Mrs Catherine E Wolfe, 72, widow of Frank E Wolfe, died yesterday at her home, 208 Maple St, after an illness of a year. The former Miss Catherine Shea, she was a native and lifetime resident of this city. She was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Kathleen Wolfe, a member of the Beall High School Faculty and four brothers: Michael Shea, Cumberland and William, Thomas and James, this city. The funeral will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from St Michael's Catholic Church with interment in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, March 27, 1937 - pg 2, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted February 15, 2014

WOLFE, Charles

Funeral services for Charles Wolfe, 32 years old, who died on Tuesday at the State Hospital, Sykesville, will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Kienhofer, Fairview avenue. The body will then be taken to SS. Peter and Paul's church where at 9:30 a requiem mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Thursday, 4 February 1926
~Genie
Posted August 21, 2011

WOLFE, Charles H.

Charles H. Wolfe, 73, prominent local businessman, died Friday night at his home, 1304 Holland Street. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Hite) Wolfe. For many years he operated a meat market on North Centre Street near Bedford Street and his father and grandfather were in the meat business before him. The Wolfe family operated meat markets and slaughter houses in Cumberland for more than 100 years. Mr. Wolfe was a member of Centre Street Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary E. (MacKenzie) Wolfe; two daughters, Miss Jane Wolfe, at home, and Mrs. Mary Manuel, Fairfield, Calif.; a son, Warren M. Wolfe, St. Louis, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Carlton M. Harris, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church, and Rev. John F. Sammel, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Father Flanagan's Boys Town or the Allegany - Garrett County Heart Association. Pallbearers will be Carl Griffith, Vincent Miltenberger, Francis Stitcher, Curtis Wedd, Elwood Beachy and Charles Herriott.
The Cumberland Times, May 26, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted 12 January 2013

Charles Jacob Wolfe, 70, retired assistant vice president of operations mechanical of the Western Maryland Railway Company, died Tuesday at 11:55 p.m. of a heart condition at the Washington County Hospital. Wolfe retired in 1958, having served the Western Maryland Railway for 53 years in various capacities from oil boy to machinist superintendent, motive power, and was promoted to his position of vice president before retirement. He was the son of the late Jacob H. Wolfe and Emma (Creque) Wolfe of Cumberland. He was born and reared in Cumberland, and was first employed in the Western Maryland shops at that point. Later he was transferred to Baltimore and Hagerstown in official capacities. He was a member of Baltimore Lodge 210, AF & AM, Baltimore R.A. Chapter 40; Md Cmdry No. 1, Knights Templar, Boumi Temple, and B.P.O. No 373, Hagerstown. He is survived by his wife, Oma Layman Wolfe; two nephews and one niece. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m., at the Rouzer Funeral Home, Dr. F. Norman VanBrunt officiating. The family will meet friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Honorary pallbearers will be W. Arthur Grotz, Eugene B. Williams, General Wm. C. Purnell, George M. Leilich, J. F. Eaton, Walter C. Kresge, Howard W. Reed, E. G. Reese, E.C. Leather, J. L. Triplett, I. Chambers, Dr. M. C. Smoot, Dr. John Staufffer, and Dr. Edson Moody.
The Daily Mail, Hagerstown, April 1, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 18, 2011

Curtis H. Wolfe, 68, of Bruceton Mills, died Saturday, March 28, 1998, in Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg, PA. He was born April 2, 1929, in Greenville, son of the late Thurman and Flora Belle Everly Wolfe. He was a U.S. Army veteran of, the Korean War and a lifetime, member of VFW Post 2523. He is survived by two sons and spouse, Steve Wolfe, and Danny, and Amy Wolfe of Bruceton Mills; two daughters and spouses, Cindy and Michael Wilson, and Misty and Kenny Bell, all of Bruceton Mills; four brothers, Guy Wolfe, Dale Wolfe and Willard "Roebuck" Wolfe, all of Bruceton Mills, and Wilford "Nuke" Wolfe of West Richfield, Ohio; three sisters, Pearl Christopher and Maxine Thomas, both of Kingwood; and eight grandchildren, Mikey Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, Andy Wilson, Sally Wilson, Kayla Bell and Bryson Bell, Aaron Wolfe and Amanda Wolfe. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Wolfe; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Julie; a brother, Walter "Bood" Wolfe; and three sisters, Zora Graham, Emma Swaney and Vernice Gribble. Service was held Tuesday, March 31, at Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vicki Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mills, with military graveside services by Preston County VFW members.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; April 1, 1998
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 21, 2010

WOLFE, Miss Delia Adeline

OAKLAND - Miss Delia Adeline Wolfe, 90, RD 2 died yesterday at her residence. Born September 18, 1882, in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Marcellus and Naomi (Fike) Wolfe. Surviving are one sister, Miss Ora A. Wolfe, Red House. Miss Wolfe was a member of Eglon Congregation Church of the Brethren. The body is at the John O. Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today at 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 1 p.m. by Rev. Don Westmoreland. Interment will be in the Wolfe family cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1973; page 5.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 23, 2013

ELLERSLIE — Mrs. Della Wolfe, 73, of here, died yesterday morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been a patient for nine days. Born in Corriganville, January 3, 1893, she was a daughter of the late George Henry and Elizabeth (Lapp) Myers. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Corriganville; McKinley Chapter OES, Cumberland; and the Ladies Aid of St. John's Church. Mrs. Wolfe is survived by her husband, Oscar Wolfe, a son, John 0. Wolfe, Corriganville; a brother, Herbert S. Myers, Ellerslie; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Everline, Frostburg, and Mrs. Irene Lowery and Mrs. Martha Diehl, both of Corriganville, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Rev. John Klindt will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 13, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010

Kingwood, W. Va., April 26 - Funeral services for Edward Wolfe, 78. who died at his home near here Monday, were held at the Snyder Church, Wednesday. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Kingwood. Mr. Wolfe, a retired coal miner, was born and reared in Preston county. He spent his entire life in the county and married Miss Emma Tuser. To this union 12 children were born. Ten of them surviving along with his wife and two brothers. He was a son of the late Enos and Viele Cobun Wolfe. Surviving children are Henry, of Point Marion, Pa.; Simon and Ned of near here; Dennis, of Oakland, Md.; Harry, of Masontown; Clarence Wolfe, caretaker of Camp Dawson National Guard Camping site, near here; Mrs. Fred Strahin, of Kingwood; Miss Myrtle Wolfe, at home, and Reitha and Ocie, of near here. The two brothers are Simon Wolfe, of Irona, and Garrett, of Albright.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 26, 1940; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 25, 2010

FROSTBURG-Mrs. Eleanor Wolfe, 56, wife of Clinton Wolfe, died Monday at Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital. She had been in ill health several years. Born in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Johnson and Aurelia (Crowe) DeVore. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert Wolfe, Detroit, Mic., Teddy Wolfe, Chambersburg; four sisters, Mrs. Ora Tomlinson; Mrs. Ernest Plummer and Mrs. Edna Plummer, all of Frostburg; Mrs. James Taylor, Palm Bay, Fla.; three brothers, Dewey DeVore and Victor DeVore, both of Frostburg; Leonard DeVore, Detroit, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. A service and interment took place yesterday in Chambersburg.
Thursday, 23 June 1967; Cumberland Evening Times
Posted March 18, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wolfe desire to extend their thanks to their numerous friends for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended to them since the death of their little girl.
Keyser Tribune, April 21, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 23, 2010

WOLFE, James H., II

James H. Wolfe II, 96, of Kingwood, died Sept. 26, 2011, at his home. Jim was born June 11, 1915, in Morgantown, a son of the late James H. Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Frankhouser. He was raised in Tunnelton, where his grandmother operated the boarding house, which was connected to civilization by riding the M&K railroad. Jim's father died when he was seven. He is survived by one son, James H. Wolfe III of Enumclaw, WA, and one granddaughter, Whitney J. Wolfe of Seattle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Maxine (King) Wolfe, whom he married in 1941. Family and friends may call at the Rotruck-Lobb Kingwood Chapel, 295 South price St., on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 p.m. until the 5 p.m. funeral service with the Rev. Jenny Williams officiating. Interment will be private. Condolences: rotruck-lobb.com
The Dominion Post; Morgantontown, Monongalia Co, WV; Oct 1, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 29, 2012

Kinsey A. Wolfe Dies Suddenly ~ Amcelle Superintendant, Well Known Here, Dies in Cumberland
Kinsey A. Wolfe, 63, superintendent of textile engineering at the Amcelle plant of the Celanese Corporation of America, and well known in Hagerstown, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home in Cumberland. Mr. Wolfe's brother is Charles J. Wolfe, Hagerstown, superintendent of motive power of the Western Maryland Railway. A native of Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jacob H. and Emma M. Creque Wolfe. He entered the employ of the Celanese Corp. 25 years ago. Before that time, he was a shop superintendent for the Western Maryland Railroad. A 32nd degree Mason, Wolfe was Past Eminent Commander of Antioch Commandery, Knights Templar; past Thrice Illustrious Commander of Salem Chapter, Royal and Select Maulers; High Priset of Salem Lodge. Royal Arch Masons; Past Master of Orr Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and a member of the Cumberland Scottish Rite Bodies, Ali Ghann Shrine and Royal Order of Jesters. He was also a member of the Cumberland Elks, Cumberland Exchange Club, the Methodist Church, and past president and past treasurer of the American Automobile Association. Besides his widow, two sons, Edward S. and K. Albert, both of Cumberland: his brother, Charles J., and a sister, Mrs. Anna Jenkins, Cumberland, survive. Funeral services will be held in Cumberland Tuesday at 2 p. m.
The Daily Mail (Hagerstown) July 11, 1949

Oakland, Md., March 14 - Mrs. Laura Frankhouser Wolfe, 80, wife of the late Ezra Wolfe, died Wednesday morning of complications following a lengthy illness. She was born and reared at Cranesville, W. Va., a daughter of I. M. and Elizabeth Ann Guthrie Frankhouser. Her husband died in 1932. Her survivors include a sister, Mrs. Isourah Albright of Jacksonville, Fla.; a granddaughter, Miss Pauline Wolfe of Baltimore, Md., and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dessie Wolfe, with whom she resided. The body was taken to the Collins Funeral Home at Terra Alta, W.Va., where services were held this afternoon, in charge of the Rev. U. E. Wills, Methodist minister. Burial was in Cranesville Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; March 14, 1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 23, 2010

Elkins, W.Va. - Leland E. Wolfe, Sr., 44, died last Wednesday in an Elkins hospital following a brief illness. He was born November 5, 1907, at Bayard, a son of Samuel Isaac and Angie Mae (Becker) Wolfe. He married Mary Elizabeth Hileman on September 1, 1928. Mr. Wolfe had resided here the past four years, having came[sic, come?] here from Morgantown. He was employed as a railway transport clerk for the government for 20 years on trains between here and Cumberland, Md. Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Leland Edward Wolfe, Jr., student at West Virginia University. Rites were conducted Saturday at the Lohr Funeral Home. Graveside services were held yesterday in Addison, Pa., with Dr. Ross Culpepper, pastor of First Methodist Church of here, officiating. Burial was in Addison Cemetery.
Wednesday, 5 March 1952; Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted November 23, 2019

WOLFE, Miss Louise

Miss Louise Wolfe, 70, To Be Buried Tomorrow
Frostburg, Md. Jan 2 - The funeral of Miss Louise Wolfe, aged 70 years, who died Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh following injuries sustained in a fall two weeks ago, will be held from St Michael Catholic church tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock. Two weeks ago Miss Wolfe fell receiving a fracture of the right arm and shoulder. Death, it is thought, was due to shock. Miss Wolfe had been a resident of Pittsburgh for the past thirty-eight years. She is survived by nieces: Miss Kathleen Wolfe, daughter of the late Frank E Wolfe and three daughters of Phillip E Wolfe, residents of Washington, D C: Mrs George Thomas, Frostburg and Mrs Clement Reagan, Mt Savage. The body has been taken to the home of Mrs F E Wolfe, 208 Maple Street.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, January 2, 1929 - pg 10, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 12, 2014

Mrs. Lula Monte Wolfe, 77, died yesterday at her home on Oakwood, Va. Born in Fort Ashby, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Julia Anne (Hughes) Wagoner, and the widow of Love F. Wolfe. Mrs. Wolfe was a retired school teacher and was a member of Garden Creek (Va.) Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Margaret McClanahan, Oakwood; a sister, Mrs. Sally B. Whetzel, Keyser; three brothers, Elwood H. Wagoner and Homer C. Wagoner, Springfield, and Paul E. Wagoner, Keyser; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Grundy Funeral Home, Grundy, Va., where a service will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Interment will be in Richland, Va.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 21, 2010

WOLFE, Mrs. Margaret Eloise Haywood

Margaret H. Wolfe, 91, of 1400 Beacon Street, Keyser, W.Va., died Monday, August 14, 2006, at Moran Manor, Westernport, Md. Born November 17, 1914, in Luke, Md., she was a daughter of the late Thomas Haywood, Sr. and Amanda (Troy) Haywood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Wolfe; six brothers, Gerald, Earlin, Paul, Orville, Thomas and Holmes Haywood; and one sister, Freda Haywood. Mrs. Wolfe was formerly employed as a computer operator at Westvaco and a graduate of Bruce High School and Potomac State College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Mary Sanders Bible Class, Bethlehem Chapter #14, OES and a volunteer seamstress at Heartland of Keyser. Surviving are her brother, Norman Haywood, of Keyser; and a special niece and caregiver, Dottie Mac Brode of Westernport; and several other nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, on Thursday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted afterwards at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Vickie K. Minnich officiating. Interment will follow in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. Condolences may be sent to the family after Mrs. Wolfe's obituary at www.markwoodfuneralhome.com.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - August 16, 2006
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 15, 2015

Name: Margaret H. Wolfe, 91, of 1400 Beacon St., Keyser, WV
Date of Birth: Nov. 17, 1914, in Luke, MD
Date of Death: Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Moran Manor, Westernport, MD
Parents: Thomas Haywood Sr. and Amanda (Troy) Haywood
Spouse: George Wolfe
Predeceased by: parents; husband; brothers, Gerald, Earlin, Paul, Orville, Thomas and Holmes Haywood; sister, Freda Haywood
Survived by: brother, Norman Haywood of Keyser
Burial: Philos Cemetery, Westernport
Source: Cumberland Times-News, August 16, 2006
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 18, 2014

WOLFE, Oscar C.

Ellerslie - Oscar C. Wolfe, 80, of here, died today in a Cumberland nursing home. Born January 5, 1890, in Wolfsburg, Pa., he was a son of the late John Wesley and Sarah (Fink) Wolfe, and was preceded in death also by his wife, Della (Myers) Wolfe, November 12, 1966. Surviving are two sons, John O. Wolfe, Corriganville, and Lloyd Wolfe, here; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Miblett, Baltimore; Mrs. Hilda Troy, Dallas, Tex., and three grandchildren. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. David Rambo, pastor of the Ellerslie United Church of Christ. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 9, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

WOLFE, Mrs. Sally Ingabo Bird, nee Cary

A retired saleswoman at Newman's Department store, Mrs. Gaylen W. Wolfe died Friday afternoon, May 8, at St. Mary's Hospital. She had lived in Emporia since the 1940's, moving here from Newton. A service at the Patio Garden in Memorial Lawn Cemetery will be held Monday at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Graydon Pittman. The family will receive friends at Blair Mortuary from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Sally Ingabo Bird Cary was born in Cairo, Illinois, Feb. 7, 1896, to Samuel Benjamin and Sally Ingabo Bird Cary. She married Gaylen Wolfe in Cairo July 27, 1927. Mr. Wolfe died in December 1946. Survivors include one sister, Samie Welton of St. Louis, Mo., and three nieces, Sally Bird King, of St. Louis, Suzan Cary Welton, of New York City, and Sheri Welton Moore, of Westmoreland, Tenn.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 24, 2017

Terra Alta, W. Va., July 12 - Funeral services for Mrs. Samantha A. Wolfe, 58, were held yesterday afternoon at the Brethren Church, with the Rev. Foster Gittinger in charge. Mrs. Wolfe died Tuesday afternoon at her home here. She was the wife of Archie Wolfe and a daughter of the late James and Frances Wilhelm Metheny. Survivors in addition to the husband are four brothers, William, Ross, Dailey, and Charles Metheny; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Sisler, Mrs. Nellie Cramer and Mrs. Siddie DeWitt, all of Terra Alta.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; July 12, 1940; page 46.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 25, 2010

Newburg, W. Va., April 30. ~ Injury Fatal to Youth
Little more than five hours after a train hurled him to the tracks when he tried to get aboard as it sped through Newburg, Stephen (Junior) Wolfe, 17, died in the City hospital at Grafton. At 1 o'clock yesterday morning an emergency operation was performed by Drs. Dorsey C. Peck and Paul P. Warden. The youth's skull was badly fractured above his eyes. He had been unconscious from the time he was hurt and did not regain consciousness. He died about 4:45 o'clock. Wolfe had attended a dance in a Newburg hall and went straightway to the tracks, where a fast west-bound freight was passing. He tried to gain a foothold, but was hurled between tracks. Another train passbefore Wolfe's friends could reach him. It was first believed that he was dead, but at an undertaking establishment it was found that he was still living. His death, however, was expected. A nurse said the skull fracture was the ony extensive injury. The youth is survived by his father, Cecil Wolfe, Lyons district, Prston county, farmer, who was at the bedside when death occurred.
Cumberland (MD) Sunday Times; Sunday, May 1, 1932
~Genie
Posted October 27, 2018

BALTIMORE — Ruth Elaine (Ault) Wolff, 67, of Baltimore, formerly of the Cumberland area, died Friday, July 4, 1997, at Manor Care, Essex. Mrs. Wolff was born on Sept. 1, 1930, in the Cumberland area. She retired from the Bell Atlantic Company in 1992 after 19 years of service. She previously had worked at the Bendix Radio Corp., Towson, for 22 years. Surviving are one daughter, Robin Wolff Duggar, Riverdale; one grandson, Kiel Duggar, Riverdale; and many close friends and relatives. Services will be private.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, July 9, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 24, 2018

WOLFHOPE, Mrs. Annie R. Cordial

Mrs. Annie R. Wolfhope, 78, wife of Frank A. Wolfhope, 210 Carroll Street, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient since January 24. Born September 18, 1874 in Eckhart, Mrs. Wolfhope was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Kirby) Cordial. Before her marriage, she taught in Allegany County public schools for ten years. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfhope observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary June 16, last. She held membership in the Christian Mothers of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Maryland Council, Catholic Women;s Benevolence of Baltimore. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are John B. Wolfhope, city and Francis J. Wolfhope, Bethesda, and a daughter, Mrs, Catherine Slade, Staunton, Va. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where the Christian Mothers will recite the rosary tomorrow at 8 p. m. A requiem mass will celebrated Thursday at 9 a. m. in SS. Peter and Paul Church. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, March 3, 1953 - pg 13, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 6, 2012

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY - Mrs. Abram Wolford died at her home at Augusta, Saturday after a long illness incident to old age. She is survived by her husband and two grown children. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Mineral Daily News, March 26, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 4, 2010

Arthur Vance Wolford - Funeral services were held at Madley last Thursday morning and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church there for Vance Wolford, who died at the home of his parents in Hyndman, Pa., on Monday, May 3, following a two weeks illness of pneumonia. He was about 21 years of age. His parents and several brothers and one sister, all at home, survive.
The Bedford Gazette, May 14, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

FORT ASHBY — Mrs. Bertie L. Wolford, 87, of Fort Ashby, died February 26, in Romney. Services were conducted March 1 at Trinity United Methodist Church, here, and interment was in the Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, March 8, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2015

WOLFORD, Mrs. Beulah Baer

FINZEL — Beulah M. Wolford, 82, formerly of Finzel, died Saturday, June 1, 1996, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born Jan. 11, 1914, in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Bertrand R. and Clara (Finzel) Baer. She also was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Michael; and one brother, Joseph G. “Sam” Baer. Mrs. Wolford was retired from the Frostburg State University Housekeeping Department. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Farrady Unit 24 American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, Dale P. Wolford, Woodbridge, Va., and Bernard L. Wolford, Sykesville; two daughters-in-law, Joan Wolford and Alice Wolford; one sister, Kathleen Layman, Frostburg Village Nursing Home; six grandchildren,Frank, Aimee, Michael, Bernard, Pamela and Jennifer; two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Jessica; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Father Paul A. Byrnes officiating. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland Times-News, June 3, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 8, 2017

WOLFORD, C. Wayne

C. Wayne Wolford, 66, of Fort Ashby, W.Va., died yesterday in the Veterans Administration Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. Born at Fort Ashby, he was a son of the late Leslie Wolford and Bertha (Marker) Wolford. He was a retired employee of the Celanese Corporation, a veteran of World War II, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and VFW Post 6667, both in Fort Ashby. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mildred (Blue) Wolford; a daughter, Mrs. Sherry L. Weaver, and a son, W. Douglas Wolford, both of Fort Ashby; five sisters, Mrs. Virginia Valentine, Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Kathleen Coffman, LaPuente, Calif.; Mrs. Gladys Pownall, Springfield, W.Va.; Mrs. Norma Kimble, Fort Ashby; Mrs. Cecil Jones, this city; three brothers, Clifton Wolford, Cleveland, Ohio; Ray Wolford and Edward Wolford, both of Baltimore, and two grandchildren. Friends will be received today and tomorrow at the George Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Fort Ashby, by the Rev. Charles Rogers and the Rev. Merdith C. Shryock. Burial will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by members of the Fort Ashby VFW.
Published in the Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, August 16, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

Charles L. Wolford, 90, of Fort Ashby, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. He had been in failing health the past four years. A native of Fort Ashby, he was a son of the late Philip and Sarah Wolford. He was a retired farmer and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Fort Ashby. Surviving are his widow, Bertie L. (Marker) Wolford; five daughters, Cecile Jones, city; Mrs. Cathleen Coffman, Hacienda Heights, Calif.; Mrs. Gladys Pownall, Springfield, W.Va.; Mrs. Virginia Valentine, Orlando, Fla.; and Mrs. Norma Kimble, Fort Ashby; four sons, Wayne Wolford, Fort Ashby; Clifton Wolford, Cleveland, Ohio; Ray and Edward Wolford, Baltimore; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, Friday, July 28, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2015

WOLFORD, Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas Wolford, 63, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight conductor, died late last night at his home, 35 Browning street, following a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Milla Wolford, and three sons, Harry F., Charles C., and Clyde T. Wolford, this city. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday from the Lutheran church at Madley, Pa. Rev. L. G. Bridges, pastor of Bethany United Brethren Church, this city, will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 10, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

WOLFORD, Clarence "Eddie"

HYNDMAN — Clarence "Eddie" Wolford, 93, of 738 Hill Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa., died yesterday at his home. A native of Buffalo Mills, RD 1, he was a son of the late Levi and Mary N. (Mowry) Wolford. A former employee of Westinghouse Electric, Mr. Wolford formed the Wolford Realty Company in 1916. He was a member of Christ EUB Church, and treasurer of the church council, a member and past secretary of Wilkinsburg Auto Club; past president of the Rotary Club; founder, past president and member of the board of directors of the Boys Club, and honorary director of West Penn Motor Club, all of Wilkinsburg. Surviving are his wife, Edna Grace (Barlett) Wolford; two sons, Reul B. Wolford, Wilkinsburg, and Clyde L. Wolford, Tyler, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys W. Dean, Wilkinsburg, and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Miller, here, and six grandchildren. The body will be at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received Monday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 am. Rev. Clewell E. Miller will officiate and interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 29, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

WOLFORD, Clarence W.

Clarence W. (Pop) Wolford, 74, of 412 Cumberland Street; former West Side grocery store proprietor, died this morning at his residence. He had been in failing health six months. A native of Allegany County, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Schlunt) Wolford. He is survived by his widow, Mary Allen[sic] (Carney) Wolford. Mr. Wolford operated Wolford's Grocery Store on Cumberland Street for 23 years and prior to that operated a store on Allegany Street. Besides his. widow, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Mary C. Wolford, at home, and Mrs. Bernadette Fields, also at home; a brother, G. Arthur Wolford, this city, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Wolford was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, June 15, 1960 - pg 13. col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 9, 2013

WOLFORD, Clarence W.

Wolford Rites
A requiem mass for Clarence W Wolford, 74, who died yesterday at his home, 412 Cumberland St will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the George Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, June 16, 1960 - pg 16, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 9, 2013

Cora Wolford, 69, 1146 8th Street, who died Thursday is survived by her husband, Joseph of the home; sons, George Shoemake of Oakley, Calif; Arthur Shoemake, serving in Vietnam; Raymond Shoemake. of Frostburg, Md. and Ernest Witt of Conway, N.C; two stepsons, Harry Shoemake of Baltimore, Md. and Edgar of Frostburg, Md.; four daughters, Delores Harris of Frostburg, Anna Mary Witt of Cresaptown, Md., Molly Belle Paul of Cumberland, Md. and Ida May Whitening of Tampa, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Tinabelle Winebrenner. The body will be shipped to Hafer Mortuary at Frostburg for services and interment. Mrs. Wolford was born Oct. 11, 1897 in Mt. Savage, Md. Johnson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
The Yuma (Ariz.) Daily Sun, Aug 11, 1967

Frostburg- Mrs. Cora Wolford, 69, formerly of Frostburg, died Thursday in Yuma, Arizona, where she had resided for three years. She was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Ida (Porter) Winebrenner. She is survived by her husband, Joseph H. Wolford; six sons, Raymond Shoemake and Edgar Shoemake, both of Frostburg, George Shoemake, Oakley, Calif.; Arthur Shoemake, with the Army in Vietnam; Harry Shoemake, Baltimore, and Ernest Witt, Conway, N.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Mila Bell Paul, Cumberland; Mrs. Delores Harris, Frostburg; Mrs. Anna Mary Witt, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Ida May Shoemake, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Tina Bell Winebrenner, Frostburg, 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body will be brought here to the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home.
Cumberland News, Aug 14, 1967

FROSTBURG - A service for Mrs. Cora Wolford, 69, former resident who died Thursday in Yuma, Ariz., will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Hafer - Sowers Funeral Home. Elder Philip Rodger Cuke will officiate and interment will be in Porter Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Steele, Arthur Blank, Samuel Murphy, Melvin Wolford, Orville
Wolford and John Shriver.
Cumberland News, Aug. 17, 1967

WOLFORD, Mrs. Cora Belle

Hyndman, Pa., Sept. 16 — Mrs. Cora Belle Wolford, 67, widow of Scott Wolford, died early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Kuhn, Gravel Pit, near here. She was a daughter of the late Jacob S. and Martha (Carpenter) Leonard, and a native of Bard, Pa. She was married December 1, 1904, and her husband died in 1918. She was a member of the Gravel Pit Evangelical Church. Surviving, besides her daughter, are six sisters, Mrs. Laura Wolford, Hyndman; Miss Austa Leonard and Mrs. George Ball, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Clyde Walters, Waterville, Ohio; and Mrs. C. M. Stouffer and Mrs. W. C. Stouffer, Cresaptown.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 16, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

Name: Dorothy Ellen Wolford, age 90
Parents: Hilary and Elizabeth (Richardson) Lancaster
DOB: April 22, 1917, in Eckhart, MD
DOD: July 25, 2007, at Frostburg Village Nursing Center, Frostburg, MD
Spouse: Leroy A. Wolford
Predeceased by: parents; husband; daughter, Lois M. Lewis; brothers, Raymond Lancaster, Edgar Lancaster, and Victor Lancaster; sisters, Eva Weber, Clara Lehr, and Eleanor Valentine
Survived by: son, Paul L. Wolford and wife Linda, Lebanon, PA; daughters, Shirley L. Frankenberry and husband Howard, Rawlings, MD; Betty A. Scott and husband George, Frostburg; Karen E. Fiorita and husband Herman, Frostburg; sister, Ruth Rice, Boonsboro, MD
Burial: July 28, 2007, Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2014

WOLFORD, Mrs. Edna Bartlett

HYNDMAN - Mrs. Edna B. Wolford, 90, of Wilkinsburg, died Tuesday (May 23) at the West Columbia Hospital there. She was a daughter of the late Fleming W. and Delilah (Gilbert) Bartlett and was the widow of Clarence "Eddie" Wolford, who died in 1966. Surviving are three children: Mrs. Gladys Dean, Wilkinsburg; Clyde L. Wolford, Tyler, Texas, and Reuel B. Wolford, Churchill Borough, Pa., and six grandchildren. A service will be conducted at the C. Dale Wilcox Funeral Home, 806 Rebecca Avenue, Wilkinsburg, tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Lybarger Cemetery, Buffalo Mills, with Rev. C. E. Miller officiating.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 25, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

Mrs. Emma Marie Wolford, 62, of Corriganville, died yesterday at Church Home Hospital, Baltimore, where she was admitted March 29. She was in failing health the past several years. Born in Garrett, Pa., she was a daughter of Mrs. Mary (Kendall) Glass, Corriganville, and the late Harry E. Porter. She was a member of Apostolic Faith In Jesus Christ Church. Besides her mother she is survived by her husband, Clarence Wolford; six daughters, Mrs. Verice Robinette, city; Mrs. Stanley Wolford, Mrs. James Vandervaner, Mrs. Antonio Palmer, Mrs. Earl Randall, all of Baltimore; and Mrs. Thomas Walter, New York City; three sons, Francis and Carl Troutman, Baltimore; and Earl Troutman, Bowman's Addition; two brothers, John Porter and Elder Elmer A. Porter, Corriganville; a sister, Mrs. Donald Teter, Mt. Savage; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, April 5, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 4, 2010

WOLFORD, Mrs. Evelyn M. Hasselrode

Mrs. Evelyn M. Wolford, 1723 Bedford Street, died early today in Newton D. Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va., where she had been a patient about a year. Born in Hyndman, Pa., Mrs. Wolford operated a beauty shop on South Liberty Street here for nearly 30 years. She entered the Army Women's Auxiliary corps in 1942 and served three years overseas in the Pacific theater. Following her discharge from the armed forces, Mrs. Wolford accepted a Civil Service position and was supervisor of property and supply at Manila and Okinawa. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Florence, Thomas, Meyersdale, Pa., and Mrs. John Mason, Hyndman, and a brother, Fred Hasselrode, also of Hyndman. The body will arrive at the Stein Funeral Home late this afternoon for rites Friday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Dr. Hixon T. Bowersox, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery near Hyndman.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 21, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 14, 2012

WOLFORD, Mrs. Faye J. Layman

Nov 20, 1935 - May 7, 2016
Faye J. Wolford, 80, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, May 07, 2016, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 20, 1935, at Wright's Crossing, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Hazel (Brain) Layman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Joe Layman. Mrs. Wolford was a very active member of Shaft Methodist church where she held various positions and was also a Prayer Warrior. She was husband Buddy's gal and best friend. She was a wonderful mother and confidante and dearest friend to her daughter, Alice. Faye was a loving sister and sister-in-law and brought joy and grace to every life she touched. She was a dedicated daughter to her parents and was a well-loved aunt. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Harry E. "Buddy" Wolford Jr.; daughter, Alice Zapp and husband, Joseph, Lockeford, Calif.; grandsons, Ryan Zapp and Joe Zapp Jr; sisters, Carol Skidmore and husband, Harold, Frostburg, and Paulette Coakley and husband, Joe, Shaft; sister-in-law, Ruby Wolford; fresh air child, Nadine Dargan; numerous nieces and nephews and great, as well as great-great nieces and nephews; her fellow church members were also considered family. Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Shaft United Methodist Church, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Montague and Chris Skidmore officiating. Music will be accompanied by Michelle Lent. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joseph Zapp, Ryan Zapp, Joe Coakley, Harold Skidmore, Tim Coakley and Shaun Skidmore. Troy and Todd Skidmore will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations, in Faye's name, be made to Shaft United Methodist Church.
Published in Cumberland Times News; abt. May 7, 2016
(Courtesy of Marion Chappell)
Posted May 14, 2016

WOLFORD, Harvey

The death of Mr. Harvey Wolford of Akron, Ohio, was a very sudden affair to his relatives around Madley, when news was received Sunday of his death. He was born at Fossilville, Pa., and was a son of John Wolford and Susan Coughenour Wolford. He was aged 56 years 9 months 2 days. Mr. Wolford was married to Minnie Coughenour and to this union four sons and three daughters were born. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, four sons and two daughters, two sisters, Mrs. Jasper Luman, of Gravel Pit, and Mrs. Chas. Beals, of Ellerslie, and one brother Robert, of Johnstown. The body of Mr. Wolford was brought from Akron and interment was made by the side of the daughter in the family plot, in the Lybarger Lutheran Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kelly, Wednesday Jan. 15. The roads were in such a terrible condition that automobiles could not be depended upon.
The Bedford Gazette, January 17, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

WOLFORD, Mrs. Hazel Lenore Bone

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Hazel Lenore Wolford, 78, of Fort Ashby, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland. Born March 24, 1919, in Mullens, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Allen Massie and Ethel (Doyle) Massie Bone. She also was preceded in death by her stepdaughter Joyce Ann Sampson, and three sisters, Agnes McCall, Virginia Decker and Mildred Ott. Mrs. Wolford had worked at the Cumberland Celanese Plant. She attended the First Wesleyan Church, Cresaptown. Survivors include her husband, Earl B. Wolford; one son, E. Bernard Wolford and wife Kathleen, Marietta, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Mary Jo Baldwin and husband Paul Richard, Fort Ashby; a step-son-in-law, Robert Sampson, Fort Ashby; one sister, Lucille Carter, Eckhart; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, on Wednesday. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Lowery officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, December 17, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

WOLFORD, Herbert

Herbert Wolford, 2910 Eighth Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was dead on arrival at St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, Ohio, August 19, 1967. He was born July 30, 1910, in Everett, a son of the late Raymond and Mary (Norton) Wolford. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Sides, formerly of Hyndman, a daughter, Mary Ann Wolford, a stewardess with United Airlines out of San Francisco, and a sister, Mrs. C. Gaster, Hyndman. He was a sales representative for the Garland Sales Company, Cleveland, Ohio, a member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, the Society of Plastic Engineers and the Civil Air Patrol.
The Bedford Inquirer, August 24, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

WOLFORD, John H.

John H. Wolford, a well known farmer residing in Londonderry township, one and one-half miles east of Fossilville, died at his residence Tuesday Morning, November 6. The deceased was born July 28, 1849, on the farm of his late father, Adam S. Wolford, and resided there during his life time; becoming the owner of the palce soon after arriving at manhood. He was very industrious, and by hard labor and habits of economy, together with good business acumen acquired competency. Being possessed of a very genial disposition, coupled with liberality and hospitality, he gained a large circle of friends. In all his transactions he practiced the doctrine of the square deal and was prompt in meeting every obligation. In everything pertaining to the religious, political and secular welfare of his community he took an active interest and by his death the township loses an upright and useful citizen. The deceased was married twice; his first wife being Susan Elizabeth Coughenour, who died September 24, 1880. To this union there were born two children: Harvey E. Wolford, who resides at Gravel Pit, and Mrs. Howard L. Bohn of Rainsburg. The deceased's second wife was Mary J. Bowser, who, with the following children, survives him: Mrs. Jasper Luman of Hyndman, Mrs. Charles Beals, Elnora May and Robert J., all of whom reside at home. Mr. Wolford was a member of the Evangelical church at Gravel Pit. Funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. L.E. Haviland, were held Thursday at Lybarger Lutheran church at Madley, where a large concourse of relatives and friends had assembled. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery adjoining.
The Bedford Gazette, November 16, 1906
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

WOLFORD, Mrs. Laura Ella Leonard

Mrs. Laura Ella Wolford, 87, of Charlotte, Mich., died there Thursday, June 27. Born July 14, 1876, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Martha (Carpenter) Leonard. Her husband, Burton Wolford, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alverna Hammerberg, Charlotte, and Mrs. Orena Haggenmiller, Potters Place, N. H., and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Stouffer, and Mrs. William Stouffer, both of Cresaptown. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. A service will be conducted there today at 2 p. m. by Rev. Willard White. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, June 30, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

WOLFORD, Mrs. Loretta Corbin

Mrs. Loretta Wolford, 38, wife of Earl Wolford, Fort Ashby, W.Va., died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for 32 days. A daughter of the late Benjamin and Laverne Urice Corbin, she belonged to Calvary Tabernacle at Cresaptown. Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Jo and Joyce Ann Wolford, at home; four brothers, John and Frank Corbin, RFD 1, Keyser, W.Va.; James Corbin, Westernport, and Charles Corbin, Parkersburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Pyles, Fort Ashby, Mrs. Charles Pancake and Mrs. Leota Smith, Keyser. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. Rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Calvary Tabernacle, Cresaptown, with Rev. Wayne J. Shellenberger, pastor, officiating. Interment will take place in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland News, Thursday, September 9, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

WOLFORD, Mrs. Mary Alice McKenzie

KEYSER, W.Va. - Mrs. Mary Alice Wolford, 87, of 500 Carskadon Lane, died Friday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. She was born here Jan. 21, 1898, daughter of the late Charles W. McKenzie and Margaret Ann (Fleek) McKenzie. Mrs. Wolford was the widow of Ralph V. Wolford. She is survived by two sons, Carl R. Wolford, Chandler, Tex.; Theo Wolford, Martinsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Jones, Richwood; Mrs. Margaret J. Schell, Cocoa Beach, Fla., and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Rotruck Funeral Home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. David R. Peters. Interment will be in Queen's Point Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, December 21, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 1, 2012

WOLFORD, Mrs. Mary M. Criger

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Mary M. Wolford, 45, of 412 Park Street, died this morning in Memorial Hospital where she was admitted November 6. She had been in failing health the past three years. She was born in Mt. Savage, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Blank) Criger. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mt. Savage, and Frostburg Chapter, Women of the Moose. She had been employed at Frostburg State College. Surviving are her husband, Irvin Wolford; one son, Harry Wolford, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Bowser, Grantsville; two sisters, Miss Betty Criger, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Katherine Phillips, Geneva, Ohio; two brothers, Donald and Louis Criger, both of Baltimore. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 20, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 3, 2012

WOLFORD, Mrs. Milla Ora Leydig

Mrs. Milla Ora (Leydig) Wolford, 60, widow of Charles T. Wolford, died at her residence, 35 Browning Street, Friday, May 23. Funeral services Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Madley Lutheran Church, Madley, Pa. Rev. C.K. Welsh, pastor of United Brethren Church of Cumberland, will officiate. Interment in Madley cemetery. Arrangements by Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times, May 26, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

KEYSER - Patricia Ann Wolford, 73, of West Piedmont Street, Keyser, W.Va., died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W.Va. She was born on Jan. 19, 1936, at Piedmont, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Carl and Winnie (Butler) Bosley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Palmer "Bud" Wolford, who died on Nov. 6, 1997; and her dog, Mindy. She was a graduate of Piedmont High School and the Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She worked as a private duty nurse and for the Collingswood Nursing Home in Rockville, Md., and was the supervising nurse at Sylvan Manor Nursing Home in Silver Springs, Md., at the time of her retirement. She relocated to the Keyser area after her husband's death. She loved to travel, especially to Bermuda with her family., She is survived by her son, Edward P. Wolford Jr. and his wife Nancy of Laytonsville, Md. Friends will be received at the Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont, W.Va., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Fredlock Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bart Thompson of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Philos Cemetery in Westernport, Md. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Mineral County Humane Society.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune (WV) - September 9, 2009
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 22, 2015

Pauline L. Wolford, 93, of 117 E. Piedmont Street, Keyser, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at her residence. Born on March 25, 1912, at Friendsville, Md., she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Fike) Dixon. She also was preceded in death by her husband, L. Raymond Wolford on January 9, 1986, and a granddaughter, Abigail Christina Ridder in 1989. Mrs. Wolford was a homemaker and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Keyser. Active within many different facets of the church, including the United Methodist Women, she was especially devoted to the Adult Fellowship and bereavement committees, always working in the kitchen and serving meals for special functions and for funerals. Mrs. Wolford greatly enjoyed cooking and baking and was known throughout the Keyser area for her baked goods. Surviving are her daughter, Paula Ridder and husband Richard of New Creek; one brother, David Dixon and wife Maude of Oakland, Md.; and a number of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was blessed to have several faithful friends and loving caregivers. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Thursday, May 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church, Davis Street Keyser, on Friday, May 20 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gordon T. Humphreys and Pastor Sally L. Bartling officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Philos Cemetery, Westernport. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 232, Keyser, WV 26726. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mrs. Wolford's obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - May 18, 2005.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 22, 2015

Mrs. Rena Wolford, 87, Hyndman, died at the Smith Nursing Home, Friday, January 24, 1969. She was born July 14, 1881, in Buffalo Mills, a daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah (Bender) Wolford. She was married to William Wolford who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons: Vaughn Wolford, Petersburg, W.Va.; Gilbert and Alvin, both of Ridgeley, W.Va., and a daughter, Mrs. Olive May of Hyndman RD 1. A sister, Mrs. Bessie Tilton. Mt. Belview, Texas, 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren also survive. She was a member of the Gravel Pit United Methodist Church. Funeral services Monday, January 27 at 2 p.m. in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with Rev. Willard White, pastor of the Hyndman Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Lybarger Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
The Bedford Daily Gazette, January 25, 1969
Posted August 15, 2015

WOLFORD, Robert F.

Robert F. Wolford, 86, of 223 Union Street, died Monday (April 1) at Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Buffalo Mills, Pa., he was a son of the late John H. and Mary Ann (Bowser) Wolford. Mr. Wolford was a retired employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, a member of Cumberland Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose of Johnstown Lodge 5307, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Lodge 440. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Gayle Stevens, city. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 1 p.m. by Rev. John D. Miller. Interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 3, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

"Barton- Mrs. Thelma Wolford, 54, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient four weeks. Born in Westernport, she was a daughter of the late Welty Hamilton and Anna Hamilton Ross. Her first husband, James Foutz, preceded her in death. She was a member of Daughters of America and Barton Presbyterian Church and was employed at the Luke Mill, West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Wolford; a son, James Foutz, Barton; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Marsh, Newark, Del.; two brothers, Perry Ross, Keyser, and Norris Ross, Nikep; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Pysell, Barton, and Mrs. Floyd Cowger, Fairmont, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Memorial Chapel where friends will be received from 7 until o p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Ronald Pritchard will officiate and interment will be in Philos Cemetery."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Monday 13 May 1968
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

WOLFORD, William Irvin

William Irvin Wolford, a retired Hyndman, Route 1 farmer, died at his late residence Tuesday morning. He was 74. Mr. Wolford was born at Schellsburg on March 9, 1879, the son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Otto) Wolford. He leaves his wife, Rena, whom he married on May 9, 1900. Other survivors include four sons, Vaughn, Petersburg, W. Va.; William, Cumberland; Gilbert and Alvin, both of Ridgeley, Md., and a daughter, Miss Olive Wolford, Hyndman. Also three brothers: Harry, Vandergrift, Pa.; Calvin, New Paris, and Edward, Johnstown. A sister, Mrs. Elsie Coughenour, Federalsburg, Md., also survives. The deceased was a member of the Cooks Mills Methodist chapel. Funeral services: at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Friday at 2 p. m. with the Rev. Charles Raley officiating. Burial will be in Lybarger Cemetery.
The Bedford Gazette, March 25, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2015

OAKLAND — Mrs. Mary Frances Wolverton, Gorman, died Sunday night at Garrett County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Pendleton County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Elizabeth (Ayres) Hill and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Thomas, W. Va. The widow of the late Edward C. Wolverton, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. The body is at the John Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Interment will be in Bayard Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, Tuesday, July 22, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 26, 2021

WOLZ, Mrs. Susie Anna Harvey, nee Perdew

Services for Mrs. Susie Anna Wolz, 70, who died Saturday at her home, 210 Valley Street, will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. at the Stein Funeral Home. Rev. William R. Snyder, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Robert Ritchie, Carl Lee Mclntyre, Walter Morris, Jack Pratt, Carl Lowery and John Billard.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, June 6, 1960 - pg 16, col 4
Find A Grave Memorial# 110912453
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 22, 2016

Elkins WV—Col. O. C. Womelsdorff, of Coalton, Randolph County, one of the pioneer developers of its great natural resources, died yesterday afternoon at the City Hospital, where he had been brought a few days ago for treatment for old age. He was born in West Virginia about 73 years ago. One brother, a stepson, and step daughter survive. He began working for the Baltimore and Ohio as a spike driver, was later agent at Parkersburg, Locust Point, and other places and was superintendent of maintenance of way before becoming general manager. The late Thomas Fitzgerald succeeded him. Since retiring, he has lived at Ruxton Farm, which is now one of the most valuable estates in the lower Shenandoah Valley. His remains will probably be interred at Charlestown.
Keyser Tribune, April 5, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

Death of An Old Citizen
William Wonn, an old citizen of this county. Died at his home in Eckhart Sunday morning, in his 72 year. He has been master mechanic of the Eckhart shops since 1845, and has served in that capacity with efficiency, under the Maryland Mining Company, the Cumberland Coal Company and the Consolidation Coal Company, which companies have been owners of these shops since their construction. Mr. Wonn, besides being a capable official was in all respects a good citizen. About six months ago he was compelled to retire from the position owing to his infirmity. Surviving him are five sons and three daughters. The remains were interred in Allegany Cemetery, Tuesday, Rev. Haskell, of the M. E. Church officiating.
Published Friday, April 10, 1891 in THE WEEKLY CIVILIAN, Cumberland, Maryland on page 1, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 5, 2015

William Wonn, a highly respected resident of Eckhart, died at his home in that place Sunday morning, aged 72 years. He was a good man during all the 45 years he was master mechanic in the Eckhart machine shops, enjoying the confidence of the several companies whom he served, and the respect of his fellow-citizens. A large and estimable family of sons and daughters survive. Mr. Wonn was a member of Mountain Lodge, No. 99 A. F. and A. M. of Frostburg.
Published Saturday, April 11, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 2, col. 5.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 5, 2015

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK - Mrs. Mary C. Wood, 91, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. She was born at Sang Run August 21, 1881, the daughter of the late Stephen W. and Mary Martha (DeWitt) Friend. She was the widow of Costello S. Wood who died January 26, 1953. Mrs. Wood is survived by four sons, Nelson S. Wood, and John W. Wood, both of Elkins; Stanley G. Wood, deer Park, and Samuel W. Wood, Mountain Lake Park; one sister, Mrs. Marie McDonald, Oakland; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the John O. Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Jan. 24, 1973; page 4.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti
Posted January 29, 2011

Murray Woodcock died late Sunday at his home at Pittsburgh. He is a nephew of C. G. Scribner of Water St., and Mr. Scribner and son left last night for the Smokey City to be present at the funeral. Mr. Scribner just returned Thursday from Pittsburgh, where he had been attending the burial of Mrs. Sarah Woodcock, his aunt.
Mineral Daily News, May 13, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 15, 2010

Yesterday, Wm Woodcock, of Thomas, buried his baby yesterday in Queen's Point cemetery beside its mother, who proceeded it to the other world a short time ago. The baby died at the home of its aunt, at Winchester Va.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

WOODROW, Mrs. Dorothy L. Brougher

SOMERSET, Pa. - Mrs. Dorothy L. Woodrow, 58, died Sunday at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 17, 1927 in Kingwood, she was a daughter of the late Arthur C. Brougher and Sadie (Barkman) Brougher. She was a member of the Somerset Church of Christ and assistant manager of Paul A. Woodrow Interiors. Surviving are her husband, Paul A. Woodrow; three sons, Dr. James A. Woodrow, Los Angeles, Calif.; Douglas P. Woodrow, Denham Springs, La.; Daniel A. Woodrow, Erie; two brothers, Guy Woodrow, RD 1, and Arthur Woodrow, here; four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Bluebaugh, RD 1; Mrs. Althea Lyons and Mrs. Carlotta Harrington, both here, and Mrs. Irene Gary, Mechanicsburg. Friends will be received at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the Somerset Church of Christ Thursday at 2 p.m. by Bill Krell and John Hinton. Interment will be in Husband Cemetery. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the Somerset Church of Christ Brazilian Mission Fund. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2012

A widely-known resident of Uniontown, Bernard A. Woods, aged 63, of 238 Prospect Street, died at 12:45 o'clock Thursday afternoon, March 21, 1940 in Uniontown hospital after an extended illness. He had been ill with a complication of diseases. Mr. Woods was in the mining industry for many years. He was a member of St. John's R. C. church. Surviving are the widow, Mary A. Woods, (nee Cavanaugh) and the following children, Mrs. Mary Curry, Mrs. Dorothy Harper, and Bernard, Jr. of Uniontown and Josephine at home; also eight grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters, Terrence of Maryland; Patrick, Erie; Thomas, Baltimore, MD.; Alex Woods and Mrs. Sarah Kelly, both of Youngstown, O. The body will be removed this afternoon from the Haky Funeral Home to the family residence where friends will be received.
The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA., Friday, March 22, 1940; pg 16, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 27, 2010

WOODS, Bernard F.

Bernard F Woods, 69, Ellerslie, died last night in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient several days. He was born July 16, 1899 in Lonaconing, a son of the late William and Molly McPartland Woods. He was a retired employee of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and a member of Cumberland Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Edith (Emerick) Woods. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 10, 1968 - pg 18, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 7, 2013

WOODS, Bernard F.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Bernard F Woods, 69, Ellerslie, who died Monday in Sacred Heart Hospital, on Friday at 10 a.m. in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where member of the Aerie 245 F O Eagles will conduct a service tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, December 11, 1968 - pg 18, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 7, 2013

"Lonaconing, Md., Sept. 15- At his home on Jackson street, Sunday night, Bernard P. Woods, died very suddenly from hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. Woods was born in Ireland in 1846. He came to this country in 1871, locating at Frostburg and later came to Lonaconing, where he since resided. Mr. Woods followed the avocation of a coal miner for many years until a few years ago he established a general merchandising business on a small scale in the property one time owned and occupied by the late David Dick. He was a gentleman of some attainments, being a student pf public events and was a ready debater and close observer. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and had been a prominent figure in the Knights of Labor when that organization flourished in this region. He was a gentleman of modest manners but positive in his opinions and aggressive in any movement in which he was engaged. Some years ago Mr. Woods served in the capacity of Justice of the Peace in District No. 15, Jackson side, and he made a very satisfactory officer. The following sons survive: Terrence and Alex Woods, of Lonaconing; Bernard Woods, of Midland; William Woods, of Hubbard, W. Va.; Patrick Woods, Pittsburgh, Pa.; brothers and sisters, Mr. Thomas Woods, of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Henry Devlin, of Lonaconing, and Mr. Patrick Woods, of Midland. Funeral took place this morning from St. Mary's Catholic church, where services were conducted by Rev. Father Joseph P. Nolan, pastor, and the remains interred in St. Mary's cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Tuesday 15 Sep 1914
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

WOODS, Bernard Thomas

LONACONING
Bernard T. Woods, 54, an employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant in Cumberland, died yesterday afternoon at his home on High Street. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Jane Knatz; three sons, Paul Woods, Washington, and Robert and James Woods, Barberton, Ohio, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Finn, Baltimore. Mr. Woods also leaves his father, Terrence Woods, Lonaconing; two brothers, William Woods, Gilmore, and Alex Woods, Lonaconing; a sister, Mrs. Annie Ricker, Lonaconing, and three grandchildren. His mother was the late Catherine Woods
Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.; Thursday, December 28, 1950, pg. 21, col. 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 27, 2013

WOODS, Bernard W.

Age 55 years of 236 Prospect St., died Wednesday, August 18, 1965 at 5 a.m. in the Uniontown Hospital. He is survived by one daughter, Rosalie Woods of Orlando, Fla; three sisters, Mrs, John (Dorothy) Harper of Uniontown, Mrs, Francis (Mary) Curry of Turtle Creek, PA and Mrs, Donald (Josephine) Heath of Rockville, MD. He was a member of St. John's R.C. Church, Uniontown. Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W Fayette St, this evening 7 to 10. Friday evening 7 to 20. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. John's R. C .church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. Schneider as celebrant. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. The C. D. of A., Uniontown Court 505 will recite the Rosary this evening a 7:30.
Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA., Thursday, August 19, 1965 - pg 29, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 27, 2010

"Lonaconing, Nov. 4- Bernice Woods, 54, son of the late Thomas and Ellen Woods, died at his home in Forrest Hills, a suburb of Wilkinsburg, last Thursday. Funeral services were conducted Monday in St. Coleman's Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Woods was born in Lonaconing and lived here until he was 17. Those who attended the funeral from Lonaconing were Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Devlin and sons, Thomas and William, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Devlin, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Clark, Mrs. Katherine Powers, Terrence Woods, Leonarda and Thomas Powers, and Mr. and Mrs. John Devlin from Midland."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Wednesday 4 Nov 1942
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

FROSTBURG - Betty Louise Woods, 78, formerly of 146 Frost Ave., died Monday, June 3, 2002, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born June 25, 1923, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Pearl (Thorpe) Spitznas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis D. Woods Sr., in 1967. Mrs. Woods previously worked as a clerk at Shupes Pharmacy, Frostburg, and was a Baptist by faith. Surviving are three sons, Francis D. Woods Jr., Severna Park, Mark S. Woods, Frostburg, and William J. Woods, Frostburg; one daughter, Rebecca Mawhinney, Cumberland; one brother, James Spitznas, Frostburg; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gerald Evans officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to services. Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Times-News obituary; about June 3, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 5, 2010

"Mrs. Alec Woods-Lonaconing-Mrs. Elizabeth Woods, formerly of here, died Tuesday in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Johnson) Robertson and was the widow of Alec Woods. Surviving are two sons, Francis Woods, Warren, Ohio, and Galen Woods, Mineral Ridge. A service was conducted in Mineral Ridge today with interment there."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Friday 18 May 1973
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

"Midland-Francis DeSales Woods, 41, a native of Midland, died Thursday at this home, 6401 Greig Street, Seat Pleasant. A son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Woods, Alexandria, Va., he is also survived by his widow, Mrs. Betty (Spitznas) Woods; four children, Mark, Rebecca, William and Francis D. Woods, Jr., all at home; six sisters, Mrs. Theodore Foote, LaVale; Mrs. Lefton Foltz, Fairfax, Va.; Mrs. Eugene DelSignore and Mrs. Jack West, both of Alexandria; Mrs. Richard K. McKee, Virginia Beach, Va.; Mrs. John Pitsenberger, Washington. The body is at Murphy Funeral Home, Arlington, Va. A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday and interment will be in Seat Pleasant cemetery."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Saturday 1 Apr 1967
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

WOODS, James Bernard

Midland, May 9 - James Bernard Woods, 50, died last night after two weeks illness. A son of the late Patrick and Mary Ann Woods, he was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Stella (Beeman) Woods; three sons: James Bernard Woods, Jr, overseas with the Navy; Pvt Edward Woods, stationed at Camp Bowie, Tex and Francis Woods at home; three daughters: Mrs Veronica Winters, Woodlawn near here; Mrs Mary Harris, Frostburg and Miss Esther Woods at home; four brothers: Terrance P Woods, Lonaconing; Thomas Woods, Aliquippa, Pa and Bernard and John Woods, Cumberland. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St Joseph's church with the Rev Lawrence J Kilkenny officiating.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, May 9, 1944 - pg 14, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 10, 2013

The many friends of Rev F.M. Woods of Martinsburg will be pained to learn of the death of his daughter Janet who died August 10, 1891.
28 August 1891; Piedmont (WV) Herald
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 7, 2019

Accident Ruled In Man's Death
Authorities have ruled John F. Woods, 75, of 950 Gay Street, who was found dead Wednesday evening, died as a result of injuries suffered in an accidental fall. Death was caused by internal bleeding from a fractured skull suffered when his head struck the edge of a newel post at the bottom of a night of stairs. Born in Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Patrick and Mary A. (Keating) Woods. The body is at the George Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a. m. by Rev. Marius Elsener, OFM, Cap., pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be in Allegany County Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, December 8, 1961 - pg 5, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 3, 2013

WOODS, Joseph W.

INVERNESS, Fla. — Joseph W. Woods, 78, of Inverness, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Hospice of Citrus County, Inverness. He was born on Aug. 2, 1934 in Frostburg, to the late Joseph B. and Mary Jane (Dawson) Woods. Joseph was a tire builder, working for Kelly Springfield Tire Company for 28 years, and arrived in Florida 25 years ago, coming from Gilmore. He was a Methodist, and enjoyed dancing, hunting, building cars, and going to car shows. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Steven and Jerry. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Delores Woods; two sons, George W. (Linda) Woods of Dothan, Ala. and Eugene (Laura) Woods of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two daughters, Chris (Jerry) Wellings of Inverness and Cindy (Buddy) Day of Dothan; seven grandchildren, Wendy, Beckie, Donald, Darah, Lauren, Scott and Brandie; and 11 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Bryce, Brayden, Keagon, Velocity, Brandon, Addison, Caydon, and Gabe. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.
Cumberland Times-News; July 2, 2013
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 6, 2013

WOODS, Mrs. Katherine

Shreveport, LA - Mrs. Katherine Woods, 86, died in Minden, LA on February 21, 2008, after a brief illness. Visitation will be held in Osborn Funeral Home on February 22. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Forest Park Cemetery. Mrs. Woods was a native of Connellsville, PA, and a resident of Shreveport for 50 years. She was employed at Sears for 15 years. She loved taking care of her flower garden and discussing politics. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Woods, her parents, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Warren and her husband John; three sons, Theodore W. Woods and wife Mary, Robert Woods and wife Janet, and William Woods; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers.
[d.o.d. February 21, 2008; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 21, 2017

WOODS, Mrs. Mary A. Cavanaugh

Mrs. Mary A. Woods, 66, died Friday morning at her home at 238 Prospect street, Uniontown, after a short illness. Surviving are four children, three sisters arid one brother. The funeral mass will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. John's Church at Uniontown.
Connellsville Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa., December 4, 1943 - pg 2, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted February 6, 2016

WOODS, Mrs. Mary Ann Keating

Mrs. Patrick Woods-Midland. Md., Dec. 26--"Mrs. Mary Ann (Keating), aged 81, Midland, widow of Patrick Woods, died yesterday morning in Reeves Clinic, Westernport, where she was taken early Christmas morning. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church and of the Sodality of the blessed virgin. Her body was removed to the home of her son, Terrence P. Woods, Lonaconing. Surviving are four other sons, Bernard, James and John Woods, Midland, and Thomas Woods Aliquippa, Pa.; two sisters, Miss Catherine Keating, Frostburg and Mrs. George Nichols, Fairmont, W.Va., and a brother Thomas Keating, Lonaconing."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 27 Dec 1940
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted December 29, 2012

WOODS, Mrs Mary Ann Keating

"Woods-Mrs. Mary A. (Keating), aged 81, widow of Patrick Woods of Midland, died Thursday, December 26, at Reeves Clinic, Westernport. The body will remain at the home of her son, Terrence T. Woods, Lonaconing. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a. m. from St. Mary's Catholic church, Lonaconing. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery, Lonaconing. Arrangements by Eichhorn's Funeral Service."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 27 Dec 1940
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted December 29, 2012

WOODS, Patrick

"Midland, MD., Oct 7, "Patrick Woods, aged 76, native of Ireland, who came to this country at the age of 17 years with his parents, died yesterday at Midland where he had been a resident for the past 25 years. He is survived by the following sons, James and John Woods, of Midland; Terrence and Bernard of Lonaconing, and Thomas Woods, of Woodlawn, Pa. The funeral will be held Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic church, Midland, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be made in the church cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Thur 7 Oct 1926
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted December 29, 2012

WOODS, Patrick

"Funeral services for Patrick Woods, of Midland, were held at 9:30 o'clock this morning from St. Joseph's church in Midland, with Rev. J.J. Brennan officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, Lonaconing. The funeral was in charge of the Eichorn mortuary.
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 8 Oct 1926
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted December 29, 2012

Mr. Robert Woods, an aged citizen of this place, died at the Mineral Hotel, July 17, 1891, after an illness of six months, aged 74 years, 7 months, and 7 days. Mr. Woods was born in Lancaster County, Pa where he assisted in the construction of the now famous "Stone Bridge" where so many persons lost their lives in 1889. He moved to Cumberland in 1860, following the canal until 1877, when he left it for a farmer's life at Canal Tunnel, which occupation he followed until 1890, when he gave up work and came to Piedmont, since then he made his home with his granddaughter Mrs. James W. Flora. Rev J.H. Moore preached a funeral sermon in the Presbyterian Church Sunday, after which his remains were taken to Martinsburg and interred in the Green Hill cemetery. Messrs R.T. Souders, J.G. Abernathy, and Miss Hattie Dennison of this place; Mrs. H.C. Boogher of Pas Paw; and Congressman Wm McKaig of Cumberland, accompanied the remains to Martinsburg. The family has decided to move to that city and the wife and seven children of Mr. Woods who are buried in Sandy Vale cemetery at Johnstown will be disinterred and laid beside him.
24 July 1891; Piedmont (WV) Herald
(Courtesy of John Fazenbaker)
Posted December 7, 2019

"Lonaconing, March 21- Services were held Monday morning in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Youngstown, Ohio, for Mrs. Sara Woods, formerly of Cumberland, who died Saturday at her home in McDonald, Ohio. Mrs. Kelley, daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy Woods, is survived by four brothers, Terence Woods, Lonaconing; Patrick Woods, Erie, Pa.; Thomas Woods, Baltimore, and Alexander Woods, of McDonald, and a number of nieces and nephews. Terence Woods, Mrs. George Ricker, Mrs. Joseph Devlin, Mrs. Catherine Powers, of Lonaconing, and Bernard Devlin, of Millvale, Pa., attended the funeral."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Wednesday, 21 Mar 1945
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

"Mrs.James Woods, 76, of 56 Green Street, died Monday at Frostburg Community Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks. Born in Gilmore, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Esther (Edwards) Beeman. Her husband, James Woods, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the church chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Sodality. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Veronica Winters, and Mrs. Joseph Harris, both of East Lake, Ohio; Mrs. Grover Cosner, Erie, Pa.; two sons, James and Edward Woods, both of Baltimore; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Court St. Michael's, CDA 2058 will hold a memorial service there today at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Woods, James Woods, Jr., Larry Harris, Marshall Winters, Timothy Atkinson and Jack Winter. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m."
"The News" Cumberland, Maryland, Wednesday 28 Jan 1976
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

"Lonaconing-Terrence P. Woods, retired Amcelle employe, died yesterday in Victor Cullen Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances (Grimes) Woods, five daughters, Miss Mary Woods, Miss Helen Woods and Mrs. Frank Metz, all of here, Mrs. Richard Lippold, Cumberland, Mrs. Ann Robertson, Frostburg. Also surviving are two sons, Joseph Woods, of here, Eugene Woods, Frostburg, a brother, John Woods, Cumberland, and four grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the church's Holy Name Society. The body will be at the residence on St. Mary's Terrace today. A requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church with Rev. C. W. Bogan, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael's parish cemetery in Frostburg. The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Tuesday 24 Jun 1958
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

"William A. Woods, 74, formerly of here, died Tuesday at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va. He had been in ill health two months. Born at Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Terrence and Catherine (Gillespie) Woods. Mr. Woods was a member of Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, Annandale, Va. Surviving are his widow, Marie (Canty) Woods; six daughters, Mrs. Coletta Foote, LaVale; Mrs. Betty Marie Foltz, Fairfax, Va.; Mrs. Helen DelSignore, Annandale; Mrs. Kathryn McKee, Virginia Beach, Va.; Mrs. Mary Leone Pitsenberger, Rockville; Mrs. Roseann West, Gaithersburg; a brother, Alex Woods, Lonaconing, 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at Murphy's Funeral Home, Columbia Pike, Arlington, Va. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday morning at Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, Annandale. Interment will be in Calvary Memorial Park, Burke, Va."
"The News" Cumberland, Maryland, Thursday 13 Jan 1972
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

"Lonaconing, Feb. 10-William J. Woods, 66, son of the late Bernard and Dorothy Woods, Lonaconing, died Friday at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va. He was a resident of Morgantown for 30 years but was a native of this city. The body will be brought to the home of his brother, Terrence Woods, Big Vein Hill, tomorrow. Surviving are his wife, Aleda (Minke) Woods; two sons and one daughter, all of Morgantown; four other brothers, Patrick, Cambridge Springs, Pa.; Bernard, Uniontown, Pa.; Thomas, Lansdowne, Md.; Alexander, McDonald, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Sara Kelley, McDonald."
"The Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Sunday 11 Feb 1940
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

SPRINGFIELD, W. Va. — Clarence Lester Woodson, 65, died Tuesday in Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney, where he had been a patient 11 days. Born at Springfield, he was a son of the late John T. and Mary C. (Adams) Woodson. Surviving are a sister, Miss Margaret S. Woodson, Springfield, and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Springfield Methodist Church by Rev. James Mitchem and Rev. C. H. Palmer. Burial will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. The body is at the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, and will be taken to the church at 1 p. m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, September 12, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 12, 2015

SPRINGFIELD. W.Va. — Miss M. Stella Woodson, 92, of here, died Wednesday at Nella's Nursing Home, Elkins. A native of Springfield, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Mary C. (Adams) Woodson. Miss Woodson was a retired school teacher and was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are three nephews. The body is at the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Springfield United Methodist Church by Rev. Sumner D. Sawyer and Rev. Paul Marlow. Burial will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service.
The Cumberland News, Friday, September 9, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 12, 2015

Lonaconing Henry W. Worgan, 70, Rockville, died this morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been admitted yesterday afternoon. A native of Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Hubert and Miriam (Wright) Worgan. He was a retired miner and attended the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rebecca (Moore) Worgan; a son, William H. Worgan, and a daughter, Marie H. Worgan, all of Lonaconing; two brothers, John Worgan, Lonaconing, and Hubert Worgan, Luke, and two sisters; Zidiah Worgan and Marie H. Worgan, veteran school teacher, also of Lonaconing. The body is at the residence where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday by Rev. John E. Stacks, pastor of the Lonaconing Methodist Church, Rev. E. C. Hunt, pastor of the Lonaconing Assembly of God Church, and Rev. C. H. Goshorn, pastor of the Lonaconing Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland.
Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, Februry 25, 1949 Pg. 5
(Courtesy of Don Wendroth)
Posted March 30, 2013

Leona P. Worgan, 97, formerly of 214 Wood St., Westernport, and most recently of Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2005, at the nursing home. Born November 25, 1907, in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Louis H. and Delphia (Dayton) Biddle. Her husband in 1969, James D. Worgan; a brother, Louis E. Biddle; and five sisters, Leota Biddle, Louise Miller, Gladys Taylor, Elizabeth Amann, and Marguerite Armentrout, also preceded her in death. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Mrs. Worgan was a lifelong member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Westernport. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Westvaco Corp. as a paper sorter, with 20 years of service. She was a former member of the Westernport Senior Citizens. A loving mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her devoted son, James W. Worgan Sr. and wife Carol of Westernport; three grandchildren, Jonathon Worgan of Westernport, Jennifer Oates and husband Jeff of Westernport, James W. Worgan Jr. and wife Beth of McCoole; four great grandchildren, Alexander Oates, Matthew Worgan, Nathan Worgan, Benjamin Oates; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport on Monday from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m., with Pastor Sally Bartling officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - February 7, 2005.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 15, 2015

Lorain - Mrs. Hazel M. Worley, age is unreadable) of 3801 Lexington Ave., died at 11 a.m. yesterday in St. Joseph Hospital, ending an illness of one week. Mrs. Worley was born in Meyersdale, Pa., and had been a resident of Lorain for two years. She was a member of the White Oak Lutheran Church of Meyersdale. She is survived by her husband Roy; a daughter, Linda Carmella; a son, Raymond Roy; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leasure of Meyersdale; two sisters, Miss Pamela Leasure and Mrs. Floyd Hutzell, of Meyersdale; and a brother Ray of Van Dyke, Mich. Friends may call this evening at the Reidy-Scanlan Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the Price Funeral Home in Meyersdale tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon in the White Oak Lutheran Church. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, December 10, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 18, 2011

John H. Workmeister, 74, of 600 Greene Street, died yesterday in Baltimore. A native of Baltimore, he was a son of the late Louis and Amelia (Vichey) Workmeister. He had resided here 28 years. Mr. Workmeister was a claim agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and retired eight years ago after 30 years of service. Mr. Workmeister served as claim agent at Grafton, Weston and Clarksburg, W.VA., before coming to Cumberland. He was a member of Centre Street Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Margaret (Darkey) Workmeister; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Kroneberger and Miss Catherine Workmeister, both of Baltimore. The body is at the George Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Carlton M. Harris, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
Tuesday 26 November 1957; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 19, 2020

CHAMBERSBURG - Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Worth, 55, of 134 West Catherine Street, died last night at her home. She had been in ill health six months. A native of Everett, Pa., she was born December 15, 1902, a daughter of the late J. Scott and Alice J. (Sponseler) Barnett. She was a member of the Chambersburg Methodist Church and was corresponding secretary for Ihe local and state WCTU. Survivors include her husband, Francis A. Worth; a daughter, Miss S. Jane Worth, Wenatchee, Wash., a step-daughter, Mrs. Frances E. Gramm, Hagerstown; a step-son, Bayard Worth, Hagerstown; three brothers, Charles Barnett, Cumberland; Ralph Barnett, Belair, Ohio, and Ned W. Barnett, Hagerstown; three sisters, Mrs. Guy A. Baskerville and Mrs Harry Menhorn, both of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Vernon Adams, Cumberland, and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Sellers Funeral Home here where service will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p. m by Rev. Paul E. Myers. Interment will be in the Lincoln Cemetery here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 13, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

WORTH, Francis A.

Francis A. Worth, Hagerstown, a former resident of Cumberland, died recently in a hospital there. His wife, Anna (Barnett) Worth, died two years ago. He is survived by a son, Bayard Worth, Hagerstown, and two daughters, Mrs. Esther Grams, Hagerstown, and Mrs. Jane Belt, Wenatchee, Wash., and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother. Services were held in Hagerstown, and burial was in Memorial Cemetery, Chambersburg, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 14, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

William Worthington, aged 41 years, of Hagerstown, died suddenly Thursday afternoon on the Hagerstown Fairgrounds. Dr. C.Z. Wingerd, who made an examination, assigned heart trouble, superinduced by alcoholism, as the cause of death. With several companions Worthington went to the fair grounds shortly after the noon hour and went on the grandstand to watch the races. Complaining of not feeling well he was made as comfortable as possible alongside of a booth, and a physician was summoned. Before the doctor arrived, however, Worthington was dead. His remains removed to an undertaking establishment, and later to his home on Charles Street. He is survived by his widow.
Keyser Tribune, October 20, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 1, 2010

Agnes M. Wotring, 89, of Rockville, MD, formerly of Terra Alta, died Tuesday, February 25, 1992, at Manor Care Nursing Home, Wheaton, MD. She was born June 6, 1902, in Tunnelton, a daughter of the late Morgan McClure and Cora Elizabeth Nine Watkins. She retired from the Office of the Architect at the U.S. Capital Service Department. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Terra Ana and Eastern Star Chapter 63 of Terra Alta. She is survived by two sons, Donald R. Wotring of Rockville and John W. Wotring of Idaho Fall, ID; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. She was, preceded in death by her husband, Page R. Wotring Sr., in 1960; one son, Page Robert Wotring Jr,; three brothers and five sisters. Friends were received at Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta. Eastern Star Chapter 63 of Terra Alta held services Thursday evening at the funeral home. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 28, with the Rev. Joseph Samaroo officiating. Interment was in Terra Alta Cemetery.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Feb 29, 1992
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

WINCHESTER , OCT 23 - Major Daniel E Wotring, died Mon at Hayfield, his home, aged 82 years. He leaves six children. Major Wotring was a native of Preston county, W Va, but came here when a young man. During the Civil War he served in the Confederate Army in the Fifty-fist Va Regiment, and was twice captured and confined in prison at Camp Chase and fort Delaware. He also had four brothers in the Confederate Army.
Keyser Tribune, November 1, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 1, 2010

Eldred William Wotring, 82, of Fairmont, died December 24, 2004, at Wishing Well Manor, where he had been a resident. He was born April 25, 1922, at Aurora, a son of the late Emory and Nina Evans Wotring. He was also preceded in death on April 12, 2001, by his wife, Louise Hennen Wotring, whom he had married Dec 25,1944. Mr. Wotring was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene at Fairmont. He was a graduate of Aurora High School with the Class of 1941. He was retired from Fairmont Supply, where he had been employed for 37 years. He is survived by three sons and spouses, Bill and Carol Wotring of Belpre, Ohio, Robert and Patty Wotring of Fairmont, and Jim and Rhonda Wotring, also Fairmont; two sisters, Evelyn Clower of Fairmont, and Arva Baker of Loch Lynn; a sister-in-law, Maude Hennen; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Edith Shreve and Ardith Fike, preceded him in death. Services were held at the First Church of the Nazarene, Fairmont, on Dec. 28. Burial was in the Memorial Hill Memorial Gardens. Grandsons served as pall bearers.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; The Aurora News; date unknown, about December 24, 2004.
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 19, 2009

WOTRING, Harold Foster

Harold Foster Wotring, 89, Fort Ashby, W.Va., died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at the Dawnview Center. Born Aug. 14, 1923, in Aurora, W.Va., he was a son of the late Calvin S. Wotring and Hester Lee (Sell) Wotring. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jessie Gnegy and Nellie Bradford; and two brothers, Calvin Waldo Wotring and Robert Wotring. Mr. Wotring was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was retired with 33 years of service from Aurora Stone Company. Mr. Wotring belonged to Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a life member of Fort Ashby Post #6667, VFW. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby (Loughry) Wotring; three sons, Dwaine Michael Wotring and wife Sherry, Keyser, W.Va., James Calvin Wotring and wife Julie, Romney, W.Va., and Stephen Ray Wotring Sr., and wife Cathy, Fort Ashby; three brothers, Cecil Wotring, Terra Alta, Richard Wotring, Short Gap, W.Va., and Wayne Wotring, Aurora; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Friends were received at Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, where a service was conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 12, with Rev. Mark Hickman officiating. Interment followed in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1110, Fort Ashby, WV 26719. Condolences to the family may be posted after Mr. Wotring’s obituary at www.upchurchfh.com.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept 13, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted October 27, 2012

Keith Paul Wotring, 83, of Au¬rora, died December 17, 2009, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, MD. He was born July 22, 1926, in Aurora, the son of the late Charles Edison Wotring and Dora Snyder Wotring. Prior to retirement, he worked as a mechanic at the strip mines. He was known as a handyman in the Aurora community. He was Protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Carol Louise Jackson Wotring; a daughter and spouse, Kathy and Kevin Wiles, of Aurora; two sisters and spouses, Dorothy and Richard Kesner, of Keyser and Helen and Darl Smith, of Falston, MD; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, King, Robert and Ernest Wotring; and three sisters, Mary Cooney, Elsie Stemple and Ruby Bolyard. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 22, at the Aurora Memorial Building, with the Rev. Mike Lantz offi¬ciating. Internment was in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, MD. Hinkle Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Preston County Journal, Kingwood, WV; Dec 23, 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

Miss Laura Mariah Wotring, 80, of Aurora died early yesterday morning at the home of a niece, Mrs. Rebecca Lantz of Aurora, after a brief illness. She was born June 20, 1876, in Aurora, a daughter of the late Samuel W. And Martha Harsh Wotring. She was a member of the Aurora Methodist Church. Surviving are three Sisters, Mrs. Cora Clair of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Virginia Wotring of Terra Alta, Mrs. Callie Arnold of Bayard, and many nieces and nephews.
(Unidentified Newspaper ~ no date noted)
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted August 1, 2009

Marie Catherine Wotring, 93, of Morgantown, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at her daughter's home.
She was born on March 10,1917, in Stemple Ridge, a daughter of the late Ben Albert and Emma Anna Matlick Hauser. She was a member of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by two sons and spouses, Charles and Doris Wotring, of Kanes Creek, and Marvin and Barbara Wotring, of Morgantown; three daughters and spouses, Edwina Graham, of Kingwood, Laura Shaffer and Gary, of Purcellville, VA and Wanda and Rudy Kochel, of Morgantown; 14 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, seven step- great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. until the funeral hour today, Saturday, September 11, at the Kanes Creek United Methodist Church, with Pastor John Brosky officiating.
Interment will follow in the Terra Alta Cemetery.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Sept 11, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 21, 2010

Pauline Grace Wotring, 78, of Arthurdale, W.Va died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Reedsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late James Paul and Edna Cobun Ashburn. She was a member of the Reedsville United Methodist Church. She was. a former 4- H Leader. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent her spare time making quilts for her family, fishing and playing with the kids. She is survived by her husband, William "Chick" Wotring, with whom she celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on May 3rd; three daughters and spouses, Becky and Robert Radabaugh, and Bonnie and Jack Shrout, all of Arthurdale, Karen and Harold Swiger of Rivesville; a sister, Ruth Cassidy of Staunton, Va.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mae Harding. Friends will be received at the Morgan Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 3-8 p.m. Thursday May 5; from 10 a.m.-noon and from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 6, and from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Gary E. Helms.
Burial will follow at the Morgan Memorial Park in Reedsville.
Morgantown Post Newspaper, Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV, no date, after Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted August 8, 2010

Aurora resident Robert E. Wotring, 63, died April 25 at his home, following a long battle with cancer.
He was a son of the late Calvin and Hester (Sell) Wotring. His wife, Sharon Bowser Wotring survives, as well as a daughter, Abigail; two stepsons, David Hardesty of Aurora and Brad Hardesty of Rowlesburg; one step¬daughter, Stacy Hardesty; and five brothers and two sisters. Preceding him in death was one son, Sheri¬dan Lee Wotring. Services were held April 28 from the Maple Grove Assembly of God Church, with his pas¬tor, Rev. Robert Klier officiating. Interment was in the Aurora Cemetery.
Unidentified Newspaper, no date given
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted August 8, 2010

SON WAS SAVED ~ FATHER DROWNED ~ W. W. Wotring Lost His Life Trying To Save His Boy ~ Father Couldn't Swim
This afternoon while two of Mr. Wotring's little sons were bathing one of them got beyond his depth, Father Drowned. There was an extremely sad drowning accident at two o'clock this afternoon in the Potomac River at Sandy Bottom, opposite Evitt's Creek aqueduct, a father having drowned trying to save his little son. It appears that Earl and Carl, two little sons of W. W. Wotring, who conducted a little store on Race Street in South Cumberland, were in the river bathing, while the father of the boys was seated on the bank of the river watching them. It happened that Carl got into water over his head. Mr. Wotring, who could not swim, but fearing his little son would drown, started to wade to where his son was struggling in the water, when all at once the father slipped into water over his head. In the mean time H. S. Wotring, a B & O yard brakeman, at Keyser, who happened to be near, and witnessing what was taking place, went to the rescue of the drowning father and son and while he succeeded in saving the boy, the father drowned before his brother could return from placing the boy on the bank. At a late hour this afternoon the body of the drowned man had not been recovered. He leaves a family of five children and a wife and was 38 years of age. The accident caused considerable excitement as the drowned man was highly respected.

Body Recovered Later- The body has been recovered. It was taken in charge by Undertaker Stein and will be removed to the morgue. The wife is said to be nearly prostrated from the shock.
Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland July 28, 1907
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 1, 2009

William "Chick" Wotring, 87, of Arthurdale, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. He was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Aurora, a Son of the late George and Ada (Teets) Wotring. Mr. Wotring retired from the Preston County Board of, Education in 1989, where he , worked as a bus mechanic and Valley District bus driver for 42 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and Victory Medal He was a member of the Reedsvi11e Volunteer Fire Department for almost 50 years, and was awarded fireman of the year in 1998 by the Ladies Auxiliary. In 2006, he was chosen as King Fireman at the Preston County Buckwheat Festival. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, Woodworking, making spinners, fly-tying, and driving the Reedsvi11e Volunteer Fire Department antique fire engine in local parades. Survivors include three daughters & spouses, Rebecca & Robert Radabaugh of Arthurdale, Karen & Harold Swiger Jr. of Rivesville, and Bonnie & Jackie Shrout of Arthurdale. He was affectionately known as "Pappy" to seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Pauline (Ashburn) Wotring, in 2005, one brother and eight sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Friends will be received at Morgan Funeral Home, Route 7 East, Reedsville, from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 13, from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service with the Rev. Paul Helmick officiating. Interment will follow at Morgan Memorial Park in Reedsville. Memorial donations may be sent to Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 248, Reedsville, WV 26547-0248 .
The Dominion Post; Morgantontown, Monongalia Co, WV; Oct 12, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 29, 2012

WOY, Frank S.

SOMERSET, July 30 — Frank S. Woy, 72, prominent lumberman and farmer of Somerset, died Sunday morning at his home of complications. His wife, formerly Mary M. Zinn of Meyersdale, survives, together with four daughters, one brother and three sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 30, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

WRIGHT, Arthur F.

FROSTBURG - Arthur F.“ Bub” Wright, 74, of 228 Center Street, died Tuesday, June 30, in Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Unit, Cumberland. Born in Eckhart July 7, 1912, he was the son of the late David and Lula (Starkey) Wright. Mr. Wright retired from the Celanese Corporation. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth E. (Sires) Wright; one son, Nathaniel E. Wright, Cresaptown; two daughters, Mrs. Leana Swindell, Frostburg; and Mrs. Davena Lloyd, Cumberland; one brother, Elmer E. Wright, Willoghby, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Fleek, Cumberland; and Mrs. Margaret Martin, Eckhart; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Durst Funeral Home Wednesday. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 1 p.m. by Charles E. Flanagan of the Cumberland Jehovah’s Witnesses. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Unit. Pallbearers will be William Filer, John Seibert, Randy Moffett, Francis Giles, Keith Wright and Allan Cutter.
The Cumberland (MD) News, July 1, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 16, 2017

WRIGHT, Charles William

Charles William "Lightning" Wright, 82, McHenry, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born March 26, 1919, in Altamont, he was a son of the late Charles Isaac and Carrie Mae (Lee) Wright. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Orland Wright and Lyle Wright, and four sisters, Iona Rodeheaver, Grace Bateman, Leona Savage, and Geraldine Rodeheaver. He is survived by a sister, Catherine E. Savage, McHenry. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic for 24 years, retiring in 1971 as a technical sergeant. He served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. After his retirement, he did carpentry work. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Accident, where a service was conducted Monday, July 23, with the Rev. Donald Matthews officiating. Interment was in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, where military graveside rites were observed.
abt. Saturday, July 21, 2001; Newman Funeral Home obituary
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 11, 2014

Smyrna, Tenn. -- Christina (Winebrenner) Wright, 81, of 104 Stewarts View Drive, Smyrna, Tenn., formerly of Mt. Savage, died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, at her residence. Born Feb. 8, 1913, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Sweene) Winebrenner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wright, and one son, Don Wright. Mrs. Wright was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Richard Wright, Smyrna, with whom she resided, and Arthur Wright, Elkton, Md.; one brother, Raymond Winebrenner, Mt. Savage; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, on Thursday from 2:30 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Richard Broome. Interment will be in the Methodist Cemetery, Mt. Savage.
November 17, 1994; Cumberland Times News (Allegany Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted July 11, 2017

WRIGHT, M/Sgt. Donald

Airman Presumed Missing and Dead
Today is the sixth anniversary of the date a Mt. Savage airman's name was added to the American list of servicemen "missing in action" in Southeast Asia, and now his family has been informed that he is considered to be "missing, presumed dead." Master Sergeant Donald Wright, whose mother, Mrs. James Wright, lives at Calla Hill in Mt. Savage, was born July 2 1938 in Frostburg. He attended elementary and high school in Mt. Savage, leaving school in 1956 to enter the Air Force. Sgt. Wright received basic training in Texas and in 1969, after serving in several other assignments, he was stationed on Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands as a member of an air crew. On November 24, 1969, his airplane did not return from a mission over Laos and he was listed as "missing in action" by the Department of Defense, according to Mrs. Mary Louise Lewis, this city, who is president of the Cumberland Chapter, National League of MIA Families. Mrs. Lewis said a memorial service for M/Sgt. Wright was conducted November 10 in Arlington National Cemetery. M/Sgt. Wright's father was the late James R. Wright. In addition to his mother he is survived by his widow, the former Delores Marie Adams of Uniontown, Pa.; two sons, Donald L. Jr., 16, and Mark, 14 and two brothers, Richard Wright, Tennessee, and Arthur Wright, Elkton. Sgt. Wright's widow and sons now live in Fayetteville, N.C.
about 24 November 1975 (no publication noted)
(Courtesy of James Rice/transcribed by Genie)
Posted March 17, 2012

ECKHART — Mrs. Doris Ann Wright, 32, wife of Robert Wright, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted Saturday. Born in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Phillips) Kerr, Frostburg. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and the Women's Guild of the church. Surviving, besides her parents and husband, are three daughters, Dawn, Debbie and Doris Ann Wright, all at home; one son, Robert Wright, Jr., at home; two brothers, Charles Kerr and J. Earl Kerr, both of Frostburg; a twin sister, Mrs. Elner Powers, Everett, Wash. Durst Funeral Home; services tomorrow; burial, Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, September 4, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

WRIGHT, Earl P.

Wright, Earl P. 78 of Buffalo Mills, died Monday June 28, 2010 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Arrangement by Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc.
about 28 June 2010; Cumberland Times News
(Courtesy of Polly Groves)
Posted March 17, 2012

Cumberland, Md., May 10- Elbert G. Wright, aged 32 years, engineer on the Newcastle division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railrad, died last night at Conellsville. He was a son of Elbert Wright, a farmer at Cresaptown, this county. He is survived by his widow and two children. Eugene W. Wright, South street, Cumberland, a Baltimore and Ohio engineer, is a brother.
Tuesday, May 11, 1909; Baltimore (MD) Sun
~Genie
Posted April 13, 2018

September 26, 1931 - September 25, 2015
WILEY FORD, W.Va. — Eleanor “Ebbie” Beatrice (Robinette) Wright, 83, of Wiley Ford, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in her home surrounded by her family. Born on Sept. 26, 1931, in Wiley Ford, she was the daughter of the late Adam Earl and Gladys (Timbrook) Robinette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings, Eugene, Harold, Leroy, Muriel and Earl Robinette, Juanita Carder and Janet Currence. Ebbie was Nazarene by faith. Ebbie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harry Richard Wright of Wiley Ford; four children, Cathy Ford of Potomac Park, Thomas Wright and wife, Christine of Wiley Ford, Richard Wright of Wiley Ford and Michael Wright and wife, Marisa of Cresaptown; 12 grandchildren, Laura White, Thomas Wright, Shane Wright, Timothy Wright, Megan Wright, Dalton Wright, Keith Ford, Michael Ford, Melissa Ritenour, Crystal Anderson, Stephanie Wright and Christina Johnson; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, Ralph Wright of Frostburg; two sisters-in-law, Alice Crowe of Frostburg and Doris Hanna and husband, Tom of Dundalk. At Ebbie’s request, her body will be cremated. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be conducted with the Rev. Bruce McBride officiating. The family graciously requests their friends and family members refrain from sending flowers. Those wishing to honor Ebbie’s memory may do so by making contributions to the Wiley Ford Volunteer Fire Company.
d.o.d. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015; no source noted
(Courtesy of Tabitha Ritchie)
Posted June 22, 2017

WRIGHT, Mrs. Emma Wagoner

Westernport ~ Mrs. Emma Wright, 69, widow of the late Walter Wright, Oakview, Westernport, died yesterday afternoon at a hospital in Baltimore. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wagoner she was born near Barton and was a member of the First Baptist church of Westernport. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Paul Collins, and Raymond Wright of Washington, Mrs. Josephine Late of Laurel, Md., and Mrs. Charles Clark of Luke; three sisters, Mrs. John Ayers and Mrs. Florence Hodges of Cumberland, and Mrs. Ida Fasenbaker, Westernport, and a brother, Steve Wagoner, Baltimore. The body will remain at Boal's Funeral home until the funeral.
Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, December 26, 1944 Pg. 5
(Courtesy of Don Wendroth)
Posted March 30, 2013

Emory Wright, 38 years old, Narrows Park, died late last night at Memorial Hospital, where he underwent an operation, after being admitted at noon. He is survived by his widow and three children. The funeral cortege will leave the home at Narrows Park at noon on Wednesday. Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Chaneyville, Pa., by the Rev. H. A. Carpenter of Hyndman.
Monday, April 14, 1930; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted May 12, 2018

WRIGHT, G. Albert

G. Albert Wright, N. Spring St., Everett, died in his late residence, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1965. He was born June 23, 1894, in Pocahontas, Pa., a son of the late Germanus and Mary (Brode) Wright. He married Leora B. Mankamyer, March 8, 1918, who survives with a daughter, Mrs. John Shambach, Everett, a sister, Clara Bittner, Meyersdale, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Alton, Sept. 23, 1957. He was a member of the Everett Church of God, a teacher of the Adult Bible Class in the Sunday School, a former owner of the Wright Motor Co., in Everett for 9 years prior to his retirement in 1951. At the time of his death, he was a proprietor of the Sunset Hill Tourist Court in Breezewood, a member of Everett Lodge F&AM, #524, and the Harrisburg Consistory. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Stewart Funeral Chapel in Everett, with the Rev. C. B. Shaal officiating. Interment will be in the Everett Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home.
The Bedford Gazette, February 15, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 7, 2013

WRIGHT, Harry (Mac)

Harry (Mac) Wright, 64, Wiley Ford, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He had been in ill health five years. He was a native of Terra Alta, W. Va., a son of the late David and Dela (Kelly) Wright. He was a retired postmaster of Wiley Ford. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma B. (Harrison) Wright; two sons, Marvin L. (Buck) Wright, Ridgeley, and David G. (Jock) Wright, Wiley Ford; one brother, John H. Wright, Chicago; one foster sister, Mrs. Marie Chilcoat, Turtle Creek, Pa., and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 20, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

WRIGHT, James R.

MT. SAVAGE — James R. Wright, 68, of Calla Hill, died at his residence yesterday. Born in Eckhart, he was a son of the late John W. and Susan (Beeman) Wright. Mr. Wright was a member of the Mt. Savage United Methodist Church and was a retired employe of Kelly Springfield Tire Company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Christine (Winebrenner) Wright; three sons, Richard Wright, Smyrna, Tenn.; Arthur Wright, Elkton, and Donald Lee Wright, missing in action in Vietnam; three brothers, William Douglas Wright, Walter Wright and Charles Wright, all of Eckhart; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Snyder, Frostburg, and Mrs. Catherine Rannie, Eckhart; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 30, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

WRIGHT, John

Death of Mr. John Wright at Hoffman Mine. Burns Result Fatally
Bureau of the Evening Times-Frostburg, Md., May 15
Mr. John Wright of Hoffman Mines died at his home in that place on Thursday morning age 68 years. He was born in Shropshire, England, and came to this country in 1881, and settled in Vale Summit and has lived in this county ever since. Mr. Wright was a miner and followed that occupation all his life. Several years ago he contracted miner's asthma and was a great sufferer from that disease for some time. He leaves to survive his wife, Jemima Wright, and four sons, John, Henry, Thomas and George and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Barber, Mrs. Jemima Williams, and Mrs. Eliza Phillips, all living in this locality. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 o'clock; Interment in Allegany cemetery.
[born 24 June 1840, died 14 May 1908]
Evening Times, Cumberland, MD.; Saturday, May 15, 1908
(Courtesy of Kim Hotchkiss)
Posted March 16, 2013

WRIGHT, Joseph L.

August 30, 1938 - April 19, 2010
ECKHART — Joseph L. Wright, 71, of Eckhart, died Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 30, 1938, in Eckhart, Joseph was the son of the late John Wright and Margaret (Brode) Wright. He was also preceded in death by one brother, John Raymond Wright. Mr. Wright was retired from the maintenance department with Allegany County. Joseph was a member of the Maryland National Guard. He loved painting, crafts and woodworking. Mr. Wright is survived by two sisters, Alice Crowe, of Frostburg, and Doris Hanna and husband Tom, of Dundalk; two brothers, Harry Wright and wife Ebbie, of Wiley Ford, W.Va., and Ralph Wright and wife Bonnie, of Baltimore; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George M. Harpold officiating. Interment will be in the Eckhart Cemetery. Joseph’s nephews will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family at durstfuneralhome.com.
d.o.d. Monday, April 19, 2010; no source noted
(Courtesy of Tabitha Ritchie)
Posted June 22, 2017

WRIGHT, Martin F., Jr.

KITZMILLER - Martin F. Wright Jr., 76, died Sunday at Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home. A native of Burlington, W. Va., he was a son of the late Dr. M. F. and Sally (Williams) Wright. Mr. Wright was a veteran of World War I and a retired accountant for the West Virginia Public Service Commission. Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Verba (Walker) Wright: one brother, James W. Wright, Martinsburg, W. Va., and one sister, Mrs. Mary Stimmel, Burlington. Friends will be received at the David A. Burdock Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Brenda Springer officiating. Interment will follow in the IOOF Cemetery. Friends will be received at tne funeral home from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, January 14, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 13, 2012

WRIGHT, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rider

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Rider) Wright, 71, wife of R.H. Wright, Route 3, Keyser, W.Va., died suddenly last night. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Mae Cessna, Grantsville; Mrs. Dorothy McKenzie, Westernport; Mrs. Jennie Abe, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Mrs. Theresa Powers, New Virginia, Iowa; Mrs. Lucy Abe, Fort Ashby, W.Va.; Mrs. Jessie Whetzel, at home; five sons, Eugene Wright, Shanesville, Ohio; Elbert Wright, Cumberland; Richard Wright, Savannah, N.Y.; Charles and Fred Wright, Detroit, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Burkett and Mrs. Regina Moore, McKeesport, Pa.; Mrs. Alice Evans, Cumberland; Mrs. Rose Bowers, Richmond, Calif.; two brothers, George Rider, Cumberland, and Edward Rider, Ridgeley; and thirteen grandchildren.
Published in the Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, May 22, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

Name: Nathaniel Earl Wright Sr., 64, of Cresaptown, MD
Parents: Arthur Francis "Bub" Wright and Elizabeth (Sires) Wright
DOB: February 7, 1941, in Frostburg, MD
DOD: Friday, September 23, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, MD
Spouse: Virginia Lee (Bechtol) Wright
Predeceased by: parents; son, Nathaniel E. Wright, Jr.; brother, Arthur Wright
Survived by: wife; sons, Keith Wright and wife Vicki, Cumberland, MD; Rodney Eisentrout and wife Dawn, Frostburg; daughters, Kathy Weber and husband Dave, Frostburg; Kimberly Wright, New Windsor, MD; sisters, Lena Swindell and husband James, Ridgeley, WV; Davena Adams, Cumberland, MD
Burial: September 25, 2005, Frostburg Memorial Park
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 20, 2014

WRIGHT, Peter Edward

Death Claims Peter Wright ~ Well Known Businessman Had Been Ill Seven Weeks ~ Had Been A Resident of Cumberland 40 Years, Coming Here From Lancaster, Pa , When A Boy
Peter E Wright, one of Cumberland's well known and successful businessmen died at 3 o'clock this morning at his home, 17 Baltimore Ave, following weeks illness of Bright's Disease. Mr Wright was the son of the late James and Mary Wright and was born at Lancaster, Pa, September 11, 1861. He came to Cumberland with his parents at the age of 16 years and had since been a resident of the city. He went to work on the Rolling Mills of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company when a boy and continued at that vocation until 22 years ago, when he went into the butter business. He first started in the Academy for Music building and following the fire that destroyed City Hall, he removed to Union Street. He later entered the livery business in connection with his butter enterprise and continued both until he entered the garage business about two years ago. He continued to operate the Central Garage until recently when the Wright Building on South Mechanic Street was leased by the Overland Automobile Company. Mr Wright was also in the Modern Concrete Construction Company of which he was president. Mr Wright took much interest in public affairs and welfare of the city. He was candidate on two occasions for County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket and later a candidate for a seat on the City Council. He was a devoted member of St Patrick's Catholic church. Mr Wright married Miss Ella Dailey of Frostburg, who survives him. He also is survived by three daughters, Miss Mary Edna, Miss Rosie Catherine and Miss Elizabeth Cecelia; one son, Thomas Peter Wright and one sister, Mrs Anthony Miller of Philadelphia. The funeral will take place from St Patrick's church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock with burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, December 27, 1917 - pg 1, col 4
Find A Grave Memorial# 126752304
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 17, 2016

WRIGHT, Richard H.

Richard H. "Harry" Wright, 84, a retired farmer, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence R. Abe, Fort Ashby, W.Va. He had been ill about three months. Born in Fort Ashby, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary E. (Meyers) Wright. His wife, the former Mary E. Rider, died in 1940. Surviving are five other daughters, Mrs. Mae Cessna, Pearisburg, Va.; Mrs. Dorothy Bosley, Baltimore; Mrs. Theresa Kirkwood, Decatur, Ill.; Mrs. Jennie Abe, Ridgeley; and Mrs. Jessie Thompson, Cresaptown; and five sons, Eugene Wright, Shanesville, Ohio; Albert Wright, Ridgeley; Richard H. Wright, Jr., Savannah, N.Y.; Charles Wright, Indianapolis, and Fred Wright, Dearborn, Mich. Mr. Wright also leaves a sister, Mrs. Grace Young, Beverly Hills, Calif.; a brother, P.R. Wright, Route 5, Cumberland; 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Abe residence for services tomorrow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Charles Self, pastor of Old Furnace Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will take place in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, October 15, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2017

Ruth S. Wright, 80, of Winchester, VA. and formerly of Rowlesburg died Thursday, February 24, 2000 in Winchester. She was born August 9, 1919, in Rowlesburg, a daughter of the late William J. and Phoebe Bolyard Calhoun. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Rowlesburg and a homemaker. She is survived by a son, Robert W. Wright of Tunnelton; a daughter, Linda Stemple of Winchester; a sister-in-law, Alice Calhoun of Kingwood; three grandchildren, Nickolas Wright, Shannon Stemple, and Sabrena Allen; and three great-grandchildren, Lauren Beth and Nichole Allen, and Austin Stemple. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Wright; four brothers, Clarence and Willis Hayes and Lawrence and Roy Calhoun and a sister, Stella Goff. Services were held Sunday February 27 at the Browning Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, Chestnut Street, Rowlesburg with the Rev. Marvin Cline officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Oakland, MD.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; March 1, 2000
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

WRIGHT, Mrs. Thelma Bland Harrison

RIDGELEY, W.Va. - Thelma Bland Wright, 85, formerly of Route 1, who was a patient at Dawn View Nursing Home, Fort Ashby, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1992 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born in Keyser on Jan. 15, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Grant Harrison and Alva A. (Friend) Harrison. Mrs. Wright was retired from the Wiley Ford Post Office. She was a Methodist by faith. Her husband, Harry M. “Max” Wright, died in 1969. A son, David “Jock” Wright, died in 1970. Three brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Marvin B. “Buck" Wright, Ridgeley; five grandchildren, Kelly A. Dolly, Keyser; Larry C. Wright, Kirby; David G. Wright, Orangeburg, Va.; Harry M. “Mackie” Wright and Karis E. Wright, both of Augusta; one stepsister, Mrs. Ruth Lamin, Cleveland, Ohio; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland. Services will be conducted there Friday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Benny R. Brakeall. Interment will be in Queen’s Point Cemetery, Keyser.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, January 9, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2017

ECKHART - W. Douglas Wright, 86, died yesterday at Lions Manor, Cumberland. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late John W. and Susan (Beeman) Douglas (sic: Wright). His wife, Nellie (Porter) Wright, preceded him in death. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Blank, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Betty Puffenbarger, Indian Head; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Snyder, Frostburg; Mrs. Catherine Rennie, here; two brothers, Walter and Charles Wright, here; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, May 5, 1977
[His wife, Nellie Porter Wright, died December 20, 1943]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 2, 2012

DIED ~ At his residence, near Frostburg, on the 10th day of January, 1857, our worthy citizen, Wm. Wright, in the 71st year of his age. The well known character of the deceased, for the integrity and justice to his fellow men, gained the respect of all acquainted with his character. - He closed his eyes after several weeks of severe suffering with the hope of eternal rest from all earthly labors. We offer consolations to his beloved family who have been called upon to mourn the loss of one so near and dear. - Com.
Saturday, January 17, 1857; Cumberland (MD) Democratic Alleganian
~Genie
Posted April 13, 2018

WRIGLEY, Charles

Last rites for Charles Wrigley, 62, who died at his home at 419 Harrison St., Piqua, Saturday, were held Tuesday in the Congregational Church at Houston, with the burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Wrigley had been ill for the past 15 years. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Mattie Wrigley; one daughter, Mrs. Hubert Marsh; one brother, Harry of Moline, Illinois; and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Cinter, Mrs. Bertha Hainline, and Mrs. Della Lemoyn.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 4, 2017