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Robert Miller Hersh, 88, of Waldorf, MD, formerly of Temple Hills, MD and Onaga, KS, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Discovery Commons in California, MD. Born on June 28, 1934, in Onaga, KS, he was the son of the late Howard Henry and Olga Kathryn (Miller) Hersh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Janice Marie Hersh in February 2022. In 1955, Robert met Jan, whom he married in 1956. Their son, Robert, was born in 1961. He is survived by his son, Robert M. Hersh, Jr. (Karla); grandchildren, Robert Matthew Hersh (Amber), and Molly Hersh Rands (Tommy); nieces, Nancy Stafford (Steve), and Judy Wagner; and nephews, Royce Duckworth (Rhonda) and William...

Pauline Payne "Polly" Eyler, a resident of Frostburg, died on October 16, 2022, at Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center. She was born in 1922, in Elkins, WV. Polly was the wife of the late Walter Stanley Eyler, and the daughter of the late Marion Ross Payne and Nellie White Payne of Elkins, WV. Polly graduated from Elkins High School in 1940, and Davis and Elkins College in 1944. She later earned her Master's Equivalence Certificate from Frostburg State College. Polly taught in the following schools in Allegany County, MD: Fort Hill High School, Allegany High School, Beall High School, and Braddock Junior High School. She retired from teaching in 1981. She was a member of the First...

Wesley Kuchar, of Laurel, MD, passed away on October 15, 2022. Born in Silver Spring, MD, on May 22, 1996, Wesley was the son of Roman and Beth Kuchar. He attended Northwood High School and PG Community College. He worked at Precision Cut Industries and A.E. Bowers. Wesley's life may have been a short one, but during the time he was here, he did so much to make a difference for so many. His spontaneity, sense of humor, and dedication to his family, friends and community will leave behind a legacy that will last a lifetime. Wesley is survived by his parents, aunts, cousins and all the friends and mentors who were a big part of his life. Family and friends will be received at the Scarpelli...

Thomas "Boss Hog" LeRoy Winebrenner, 82, of Cumberland passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2022. He was born in Frostburg, MD on January 9, 1940 to the late George and Francis Winebrenner. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Connie DeLozier Winebrenner and a brother, Bradley Leo Winebrenner. Tom graduated from Beall High School in the class of 1957. He worked briefly as an optician, which was how he met his wife, Connie, while fitting her for glasses. He then joined the Maryland State Police and served for approximately five years before transferring to the Maryland Department of Corrections, working there until his retirement as...

Janice Marie Hersh, 85, of Waldorf, formally of Temple Hills and Oldtown, MD passed on Sunday February 20, 2022. Born April 5, 1936, in Oldtown MD, she was the daughter of late Audrey L. and Cecil M. Nethers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Patch, and Iris Davis; and brothers, Kenneth Nethers, and Cecil Nethers. Jan moved to Washington, DC to work for the FBI. Later, to work 20 years in Hallmark retail. In 1955, Jan met Robert M. Hersh, whom she married in 1956. Their son, Robert, was born in 1961. Jan was a strong and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by all who loved her. She was an active...

Jean (Sirna) Detrick, 95, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and formerly of LaVale, Maryland, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. She spent the last years of her life happily in the Point Pleasant Retirement Community with great friends who cared deeply for her. She died peacefully in the company of the family she loved. The care she received at UPMC in her final days was remarkable and the family is extremely grateful to the hospital staff. Jean was one of ten children born of Italian immigrants Salvatore (Sam) and Rosa (Rosie) Sirna. She and her siblings were the first generation born in this country. She was married for 48 years to William (Bill) Detrick...

Dorothy Mary Inogen (O'Baker) Heather, 79 of Lakewood Ranch, FL went home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 13, 2021. Nicknamed "Dobie" she was born on October 10, 1941, in Cumberland, MD. She was one of fourteen siblings born to Alfred F. O'Baker and Dorothy M. (Dunn) O'Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Mac Heather, Jr. Dobie was a graduate of Allegany High School class of 1959 as well as a Catherine Business graduate. She was employed as a travel reservation agent for the Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Akron, Ohio. There she met the love of her life of 49 years, Richard Mac Heather, Jr. After retiring as an agent Dobie and Mac opened a boutique called...

Richard Mac Heather, Jr of Lakewood Ranch, FL passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Mac was born in Baltimore, MD on December 17, 1944. The only child to the late Richard M. Heather, Sr. and Virginia Gilpin (Head) Heather. He was a veteran in the Air Force Reserve. Mac graduated from Perdue University Aviation School. Afterwards he was employed as a pilot for the Goodyear Tire Company, Akron, Ohio. Mac married Dorothy M. (O'Baker) on July 1, 1972, in Towson, MD. For 49 years the two shared everything in this world together. In his spare time Mac enjoyed golfing and tending to his yard and gardens. Fondly, Mac will...

Frank Ray Bequette, 83, a former resident of Mt. Airy, MD passed away May 31, 2021 at his son's home in Herriman, Utah. Frank was born on February 25, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Leo James Bequette and Nora Bell Clemens. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Lois Jeanne (Schrom) Bequette, two sons Richard Scott Bequette (Cyndy) and Tony Ray Bequette (Tania); nine grandchildren Camille, Brittany, Dillon, Beau, Hunter, Logan, Meghan, Hannah, Maria; five great-grandchildren Vincent, Aurora, Lillian, Claire and Leo; a brother Robert Bequette of Omaha, Nebraska, a sister Doris Jean George of Plano, Texas; a sister-in-law Lorene Barry of Surprise, Arizona; three nephews Steven...

Gerald "Jerry" Franklin Lowery, 76, of Brunswick Md, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born October 27, 1943 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was preceded in death by his Father George Ellis Lowery and Mother Marie Irene (Garlitz) Lowery. He is survived by his devoted significant other of 44 years, Margaret Darr, his brother, George W. Lowery; Children, Michael Lowery (wife Veridy), Michele Poorbaugh (husband Bill), Gregory Lowery (wife Korey), Jim Kruger (wife Donna), Donna Carey (husband Mike), Karen Coates, and Wayne Demory (wife Tracy). In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Bryce Lowery, Gavin Lowery, Zane Poorbaugh, Nadia Poorbaugh, Ireland...

Gerald "Jerry" Franklin Lowery, 76, of Brunswick Md, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born October 27, 1943 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was preceded in death by his Father George Ellis Lowery and Mother Marie Irene (Garlitz) Lowery. He is survived by his devoted significant other of 44 years, Margaret Darr, his brother, George W. Lowery; Children, Michael Lowery (wife Veridy), Michele Poorbaugh (husband Bill), Gregory Lowery (wife Korey), Jim Kruger (wife Donna), Donna Carey (husband Mike), Karen Coates, and Wayne Demory (wife Tracy). In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Bryce Lowery, Gavin Lowery, Zane Poorbaugh, Nadia Poorbaugh, Ireland...

FREDERICK - Gladys M. (Hendrix) May, 93, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Cumberland, MD, passed away Sunday January 3, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital. Born August 25, 1927, in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of the late William Kennedy and Mary Ellen (Bostic) Smallwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Harry Smallwood, Sr.; husband, Charles F. "Peck" May; daughter, Mary Eileen (May) Talley; sister, Medora (Smallwood) Riel; brother, Harry Smallwood, Jr. Gladys was a 1945 graduate of Fort Hill High School. She went on to work for Karp Brothers Restaurant Supply, the Flower Basket, and A Total Image Styling Salon. She was a lifetime member of Beta...

Doris Marie Farris , 81 Feb 11, 1939 - Dec 15, 2020 Doris Marie Farris, 81, of Cumberland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born February 11, 1939, in Clear Spring, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marshall W. Gallion, Sr. and Elizabeth Viola Eakle Mowen Gallion. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Vernon R. Farris; infant daughter, Tina Marie Farris; granddaughter, Christina Dawn Farris; brothers, Alvey Mowen, Roger Mowen, Kenneth Mowen, Johnny Mowen, and Marshall (Sonny) Gallion, Jr.; sisters, Sally (Mowen) Farris, and Betty (Mowen) Bussard; nephew, Rabon Mowen, Helen (Angle) Mowen, and special K-9 friend, Sadie. In her...

Vernon Roosevelt Farris , 89 Nov 15, 1930 - Nov 3, 2020 Vernon Roosevelt Farris, 90, of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Cumberland Healthcare Center. Born November 15, 1930, in Orleans Crossroads, WV, he was the son of the late Floyd R. Farris and Mildred E. (Shafer) Farris Offord. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by infant daughter, Tina Marie Farris; granddaughter, Christina Dawn Farris; brothers, Kenneth Farris, and Daniel "Sonny" Farris; sister, Hazel Neibert; and special K-9 friend, Sadie. He enlisted in the Army November 2, 1948, in Martinsburg, WV, and discharged on April 7, 1954. While serving, he was stationed in England....

James Garland Lamp , 82 Jul 10, 1937 - Jun 23, 2020 James Garland Lamp, 82, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on June 23, 2020, at Winchester Medical Center. Born July 10, 1937, at home in Wiley Ford, he was the son of the late Garland Lamp and Jessie (Hartman) Lamp. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Karen LaVaughn (Slider) Lamp; daughter, Jami Twiss and husband Michael of Martinsburg; and son, Jon Lamp and wife Lisa, also from Martinsburg. He was a devoted grandfather of, and taxi driver, for three grandsons; James and Jon Lamp; and Christopher Twiss. He will be especially missed by his grandsons. Jim graduated from Fort Ashby High School and immediately enlisted in the...

Patricia Wilson, 74, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home. Pat, as she was lovingly called, was born on September 20, 1945 in Cumberland, MD. The daughter of the late John and Dorothy Daychak, she was a graduate of Cumberland's Fort Hill High School and the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing School. She worked many years at Memorial Hospital before moving to Fayetteville, where she worked for the Cumberland County Health Department, retiring in 2007. Pat loved her family, planting flowers, and putting together puzzles. Her dog, Minnie, whom she adored, was always by her side. Like many of the puzzles she diligently worked on, only to find a piece...

Sandra Rose Levasseur, 80, of Frostburg, MD, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital. In accordance with her wishes, her body will be cremated, and there will be no formal funeral services. Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is assisting with final arrangements.

<u>Jennings</u> <u>B.</u> <u>Robinson, Jr.</u> , 94 Dec 26, 1925 - Jan 16, 2020 Jennings B. Robinson, Jr., known as "JB" 94, of Cumberland, MD, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville, MD, surrounded by his family. Born December 26, 1925, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Jennings B. Robinson, Sr. and Dorothy (Ford) Robinson. Preceded in death by his wife Alberta Theresa (Ley) Robinson (also affectionately known as Birdie). They were married 50 years. They were members of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He was a graduate of LaSalle High School and attended the University of Maryland. Mr. Robinson was a Navy veteran, serving...

Jessie Marie (Sutton) Summerfield, 86, of Rawlings, Maryland passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her home in Rawlings. Mrs. Summerfield was preceded in death by her parents, William Sutton and Armeda B. (Miller) Sutton, her loving husband David W. Summerfield, son Phillip K. Summerfield, daughter-in-law Rhonda E. (Robinette) Summerfield, and siblings Wellington J. Sutton, Bertha J. (Sutton) Williams, George W. Sutton, Elizabeth L. (Sutton) Hicks, Evelyn V. Sutton, Anna Louise Sutton, Franklin G. Sutton, and Leonard M. Sutton. She is survived by her sister Rose (Sutton) Dulaney of Pickens, WV; sister-in-law Hannah M. (Toms) Sutton of Nutter Fort, WV; sister-in-law Gloria...

<u>Howard </u> <u>Theodore Clayton</u> <u>Ankeney</u> , 79 Aug 8, 1940 - Aug 29, 2019 BRADENTON, FL - Howard Theodore Clayton Ankeney also known to friends as "Jack," 79, of Bradenton, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. He was born to the late Clyde Woodrow Ankeney, Sr. and Catherine Pauline (Shupp), August 8, 1940, in Charlton, MD. He attended Oldtown High School. Howard relocated from Maryland to Florida in 1974. He was an Independent Owner-Operator over the road truck driver. Howard retired from trucking in 2003. He loved Peterbilt trucks and trucking. He loved life and spending time with his family. He will be remembered most for his big smirky smile, good sense of humor, and...

Thomas Richard Defibaugh, 79, of Bethany Beach, Delaware, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. His last dinner was with his loving wife, Suzy, and his three children, Susan, Traci, and Scott. He enjoyed a chocolate milkshake and French Fries; we know he was happy! Tom was a loving husband, magnificent father, and wonderful grandfather (Gramps). He involved himself in many charitable causes and giving back to the community. Some of his favorites were charities in the Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels, helping in several capacities in his local church, St. Anne's in Bethany Beach, Knights of Columbus, and Scouts. He enjoyed traveling and did plenty of that in his life as a Navy sailor. He...