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LUTHER L. WHITMER
Luther L. Whitmer, 85, Warren, Mich., died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Bi-County Hospital, Warren, following a brief illness.
Born Sept. 10, 1919, in Red Oak, Garrett County, he was a son of the late Simon L. Whitmer and Julia Ann Moyer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lory and Millard; four sisters, Zonie Gibbs, Lela Smith, Thelma McEwen, and Myrtle Kelley; and one granddaughter.
He attended West Virginia School for the Deaf, and retired after 36 years from U.S.I. Clearing (formerly Iroquois Tool and Machine).
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary V. (Beste) Whitmer; two daughters, Darlene Graham, Pearl Beach, Mich., and Rita Rood-Olson, Rochester, N.Y.; and three grandsons.
Friends were received at the Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, Warren, where a service was held Wednesday, Nov. 17, with the Rev. Richard Yost officiating.
Inurnment was in Fairview Cemetery, Garrett County.
The family suggests that memorials be directed to the St. John Deaf Center, 8245 Fisher, Warren, MI 48089.
VIRGINIA R. SINES
Virginia R. Sines, 79, Terra Alta, W.Va., died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, a her home.
Born May 21, 1925, in Howesville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Dana and Ida M. (Trout) Howell.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Terra Alta. She was a former employee of Williams' Restaurant, the Sewing Factory, the Bargain House, Teets' Hardware, and Calvert's TrueValue Hardware.
Surviving are her husband, Harry R. Sines; one daughter, Diana Golliday, Terra Alta; two sons, David R. Sines, Terra Alta, and James A. Sines, Somerset, Pa.; nine half sisters, Sadie Garrett, San Antonio, Texas, Mary Hockaday, Morgan City, Ga., Betty Hovatter and Edith Trout, both of Manown, W.Va., Margaret Hershman, Terra Alta, Barbara Cuppett and Phyllis Wilhelm, both of Kingwood, W.Va., Mary "Sadie" Patterson, Bruceton Mills, W.Va., and Betty Scott, Uniontown, Pa.; one half brother, John Metheny, Athens, Ga.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland.
A service was held at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 17, with the Rev. Joanne Hartman officiating.
Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Terra Alta.
MARY L. CALLIS
Mary Louise (Eichelberger) Callis, 83, Oakland, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at her home.
Born March 15, 1921, in Pierce, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Glen and Bessie (Tasker) Eichelberger. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Ruth Eichelberger, who helped rear her; her husband, Carlton James "Cot" Callis Sr.; one son, Carlton James "Jim" Callis Jr.; and two grandsons.
She was a member of Mountain Lake Faith Evangelical Free Church and was a full-time homemaker.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda S. Callis, Oakland, Nancy L. Luague, Galax, Va., and Debra A. Cowgill, Oakland; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, today, Thursday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m.
A service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. David Martin officiating.
Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery.
ARLENA A. McROBIE
Arlena Ardene McRobie, 71, Elk Garden, W.Va., died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland.
Born June 4, 1933, near Oakmont, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Richard and Clementine (Paugh) Sherwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene McRobie; and one brother, Larry Sherwood.
Surviving is her longtime companion, William Slone; five sons, Richard of Mount Storm, W.Va., and Jerry, Dale, Kevin, and Carroll McRobie, all of Elk Garden; four daughters, Barbara Pancake, Keyser, Linda McRobie, Elkton, Va., and Cheryl Cosner and Ava McRobie, both of Mount Storm; two brothers, Richard Sherwood and William Sherwood both of Kitzmiller; two sisters, Regina Sherwood, Kitzmiller, and Helen Berg, Maysville, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grand-children.
Friends were received at the David A. Burdock Funeral Home, Kitzmiller.
A service was conducted at the Nethken Hill Methodist Church today, Thursday, Nov. 18, with the Rev. Paul McDonald officiating.
Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery, Elk Garden.
NOAH R. BERNARD
Noah R. Bernard, infant, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Born Nov. 1, 2004, he was a son of Rory S. Bernard and Jennie R. Hesson.
In addition to his parents, surviving are grandparents, Harland and Janet Bernard, Swanton, Robert C. Hesson, Oakland, and Wheeler and Sherri Stewart, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; great-grandparents Charles and Claudia Tressler, Oakland; and one brother, Eli Meyers, Oakland.
The family requests that all memorial donations be made to the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Foundation.
EDMUND P. WAWZINSKI
On Oct. 19, 2004, Edmund Paul Wawzinski moved on from life on this planet to a more peaceful place. Ed passed away two days shy of his 68th birthday. He spent his last few months in Tucson, Ariz., with his daughter Kitty Pokorny and her husband Martin.
He is also survived by his daughter Elizabeth Hammar of Boise, Idaho, son Norman Wawzinski of Boulder, Colo., and sister Stella Rice of Wheeling, W.Va.
After battling cancer for several years, and finally participating in experimental trials, Ed succumbed to his cancer. We thank the kind and dedicated hospice workers who cared for him in his final months.
Ed fought off cancer for several years while at his home in Garrett County. During this time, he lived true to form, independent by every measure. Although it was not in his nature to solicit help, he received much support from neighbors, friends, and the community.
We thank all of those who brought meals and offered kindness to our father in his time of need. He was indeed grateful to you all, and missed the friends and community he left behind in Garrett County.
Those who knew our dad remember his love of learning, reading, and philosophy. He had a never-ending joy of engaging people in conversation, and showed interest and compassion for everyone he met. He was indeed a thinker and an inventor who will be missed by many and whose legacy will live on through his inventions.
CECIL H. WILT
Cecil H. Wilt, 73, East Sparta, Ohio, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio.
Born Sept. 21, 1931, in Grantsville, he was a son of the late Clarence and Martha (Durst) Wilt. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
He was a member of the Sandy Valley Church of God, where he served as councilman. He retired from Hendrickson Turner in 1997, prior to which he was employed at Union Metal for 22 years.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Norma Wilt; two daughters, Vickie Collmar, Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Brenda Fazenbaker, Bloomington; one son, Robert Wilt, Canton; one brother, Glenn Wilt, Poco, W.Va.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, Canton.
A service was held Friday, Nov. 12, at the Sandy Valley Church of God, with Pastor Clifford Hughes officiating.
Interment was in the Melscheimer Cemetery.
PEARL S. HOLLADA
Pearl S. Hollada, 86, Frostburg (Garrett County), died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland.
Born Feb. 5, 1918, in Salisbury, Pa., she was a daughter of the late George E. and Jennie (Thomas) Wilt. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Julius H. Garlitz, April 7, 1979, and Randall J. Hollada, July 5, 2004; and her twin sister, Mae Simpkins, Nov. 9, 1992.
She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and was a homemaker.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, today, Thursday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A service will be conducted in the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Albert J. Anselmi officiating.
Interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Avilton.
JOSIAH E. ROSS
Josiah Edward Ross, 73, Boynton, Pa., died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at his residence.
Born Jan. 28, 1931, in Boynton, he was a son of the late Abraham L. and Nora Ellen (Durst) Ross. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter; and one sister, Anna Mae Hemming.
He was a packer for the Pittsburgh Knipple Works for more than 39 years. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress, Old Times Baseball Association, and Elk Lick Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of the World Lighthouse Worship Center, Grantsville.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Ann (Yutzy) Ross; one son, Stephen E. Ross, Boynton; three daughters, Cynthia Crosby, Lisa Reckner, and Nicole Mort, all of Boynton; one brother, Kenneth Ross, Somerset, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where a service was held on Saturday, Jan. 8, with Pastor DeWayne Johnson officiating.
Interment was in the Highland Cemetery, Garrett, Pa.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the World Lighthouse Worship Center.
ERNEST C. SPOERLEIN
Ernest C. Spoerlein, 91, Oakland, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Courtland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, W.Va.
Born Nov. 16, 1913, he was the son of the late William Ernest Spoerlein and Freda (DeWitt) Spoerlein. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice (Tucker) Spoerlein, in 2002.
He was a retired teacher and guidance counselor, and a member of the Oak Park Church of the Brethren and the Garrett County Teachers Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Updyke, Oakland; and two grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland.
A service was held at the Oak Park Church of the Brethren on Saturday, Jan. 8, with the Rev. Mel Menker officiating.
Interment was in Garrett County Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Oak Park Church of the Brethren.
EUGENE R. STOWELL JR.
Eugene R. Stowell Jr., 68, Oakland, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Born July 30, 1936, in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Eugene R. Stowell Sr. and Mary B. (Howdyschell) (Stowell) Wigfield.
He is survived by one brother, Michael W. Stowell, Oakland.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Sunday, Jan. 9, with the Rev. Bruce Craig officiating.
Interment was in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland.
EVA M. BARTON
Eva M. (Yoder) Barton, 101, Cumberland, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Center, Frostburg.
Born June 28, 1903, in Grantsville, she was a daughter of the late Norman S. and Annie Yoder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Barton, 1978; one son, John William Barton, 2004; three brothers; and five sisters.
She was the last active charter member of the Pinto Mennonite Church. She taught Sunday School classes, was a song leader, and participated in quartets, duets, choruses, and group singing.
She attended Potomac State College and taught school for several years. She and her husband H.J. started their married life as dairy farmers. After several years they began retailing milk and developed one of the leading dairies in the Cumberland area known as Barton's Dairy. She and her husband expanded into the dairy bar business and opened The Cow on U.S. 220. The Cow expanded into Barton's Restaurant.
She was president of such organizations as the Allegany County Homemakers and the Cresaptown School PTA, and was instrumental in helping to form a health clinic at Cresaptown School.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Colleen Nelson, Cumberland, and Evamae Crist, York, Pa.; one sister, Sue Anna Collins; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, on Friday, Jan. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Funeral and interment services will be conducted at the Pinto Mennonite Church on Saturday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Johnny Crist and the Rev. Phillip Dayton officiating.
Interment will be in the Barton Family Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Pinto Mennonite Church, 13822 Pinto Road, Pinto, MD 21556; or the House of Yoder, Spruce Forest, 177 Casselman Road, Grantsville, MD 21536.
LAFE L. McKENZIE
Lafe L. McKenzie, 71, Frostburg (Garrett County), died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at her residence.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where a service was held on Saturday, Jan. 8.
