CROW, Edith (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROW, Frederick Frederick Crow – Son of William Crow and Henrietta Staup?* Information from Records of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Frostburg, MD for Frederick:  Death date 11/10/1889, Age at time of Death 81y, 0 mon., 18 days.  This makes his Birthdate October 23, 1808. Burial in Old Cemetery [Percy Cemetery] (Courtesy of Dick Crow) *In my files, I have parents as William Crow & Mary Humbertson.  Wife of Frederick was Henrietta B. Staup ~ Genie     CROW, Graham Graham Crow, a well known young man, was killed at Mt. Savage yesterday afternoon (June 22, 1898).  He, with some other men, were engaged in dropping down cars from an elevated trestle, when, in some way, two cars suddenly came together and caught young Crow in between them, squeezing him so badly that he died a few hours later. The deceased was the son of the late W.W. Crow, of Mt. Savage, and leaves his mother and two sisters.  The deceased was well liked in the community, and the accident has caused universal sorrow. Cumberland Evening Times June 23, 1898 (Courtesy of Dick Crow)     CROW, Harry W. MOUNT SAVAGE - Harry W. Crow, 68 of Mt. Savage, died today in Memorial Hospital.  A native of Mt. Savage, he was the son of the late William S. and Agnes (Maser) Crow.  Mr. Crow was a retired employee of the S.T. Brotemarkle Construction Co. and the George Construction Co. and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where served as choir director for the past 26 years.  Surviving are his widow Mrs. Margaret (Arnold) Crow, one son, Richard W. Crow, Somersworth, NH and one grandchild.  The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 7 to 9PM and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM.  The family requests that expressions of sympathy take form of contributions to St. Paul's Church Organ Fund. Cumberland Evening Times Feb 6, 1973 (Courtesy of Dick Crow)       Henrietta Crow CROW, Miss Henrietta Mt. Savage - Miss Henrietta Crow, 76, Church Hill, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been a patient for several months. She was the daughter of the late William and Isabel Crow and was a lifelong resident of Mt. Savage.  She was a graduate of the old Western Maryland Hospital, Cumberland. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John Klotzbaugh, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Edward Deffinbaugh, Mt. Savage, and a brother, Wallace Crow, Pittsburgh. The body will be taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Deffinbaugh.  Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church.  Rev. Rudolph Gunkel, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, September 22, 1950 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     CROW, Mrs. Isabella Graham (also listed below as CROWE) Mrs. Isabella J. Crow(e), 95, died late yesterday afternoon at her home after a lingering illness.  Mrs. Crow sustained an injured hip last March in a fall at her home and had been unable to walk. She was born in Mt. Savage, the daughter of the late Robert and Jane Nairn Graham.  Her husband, the late W.W. Crow, was a Civil War veteran.  She was a republican and participated in the last election. Surviving are two sons, Wallace S. Crow, Pittsburgh, PA, and William S. Crow, of Mt. Savage; three daughters Mrs. John Klotzbaugh, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Edward Deffenbaugh and Miss Henrietta Crow, of Mt. Savage; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Cumberland Evening Times  February 3, 1940 NOTE: Isabella and her daughter May are buried under the floor of the bell tower at St. George's Episcopal Church in Mt. Savage, Maryland.  Their bodies were not moved when the tower was constructed in 1952.  The remains of William, her husband and their daughter Henrietta were moved however.    (Courtesy of Dick Crow)       CROW, Margaret Arnold Mount Savage - Margaret [Arnold] Crow, 86, a resident of the Allegany County Nursing Home, formerly of Mount Savage, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1993 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Dec. 26, 1906 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Richard W. and Margaret E. [Frank] Arnold.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Crow on Feb. 6, 1973 and three brothers, Richard Jr., Edward and Frank Arnold. Mrs. Crow was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Frostburg since 1945.  She was also a member and part grand matron of Rebecca Arnold Chapter 57 Order of the Eastern Star in Mount Savage where she had recently received her 50-year certificate. Survivors include one son, Richard W. Crow, Sr., Londonderry, NH; one grandson Richard W. Crow, Jr. Latrobe, PA and two great-grandchildren, Richard W. Crow, III, Latrobe and Marcia Lynn Crow of Plymouth, MA, and one step-granddaughter Megan McConnell, Latrobe. Friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, on Wednesday from 7 to 9p.m. and Thursday from12 to 1 p.m. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Esther M. Kuhre of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Rev. William J. Yingling of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Baltimore.  Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Rainbow Shelter, 119 East Elder Street, Cumberland or St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bell Tower Reconstruction Fund in her memory. Pallbearers will be Edward Williams, Timothy Martin, Kenneth Martin, Michael Martin, Wray Blair and Glenn Geis. Cumberland Times - December 22, 1993 Obituary (Courtesy of Dick Crow) Posted March 13, 2010     CROW, Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hess Rochester, NH - Margaret Ann [Hess] Crow, 51 of 227 Portland Street, died Thursday, September 7, 1989 at her home after a long illness. Born January 16, 1938 in Hagerstown, MD, the daughter of Palmer and Margaret [Shaver] Hess, she had lived in Pittsburgh, PA before moving to Rochester 17 years ago. She was a licensed real estate broker in New Hampshire and a former member of Strafford County Realtors. She was a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church choir and had served on various committees since 1972. Survivors include her husband Richard W. Crow, Sr. of Rochester; her mother Margaret Hess of Hancock, MD; a son Richard W. Crow, Jr. of Beaver Falls, PA; a granddaughter and an uncle. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church.  Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church, Rochester Hill Road, Rochester or to the Rochester Visiting Nurses Association, 28 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester. H.J. Grondin & Son Funeral Home, 177 North Main Street, Rochester is in charge of arrangements. Foster's Daily Democrat, Dover NH - September 8, 1989 (Courtesy of Dick Crow) Posted March 13, 2010     CROW, Sylvester Porter  [also listed below as CROWE] Shortly after noon last Saturday, Frostburg townspeople were startled by a report that Sylvester Porter Crow, a resident of Mechanic Street, killed himself. Frostburg Mining Journal November 14, 1908 Note: [Son of Henry Crow and Margaret E. Smith - Adopted following the death of his parents by George Maxwell Crow who had married Henry's sister] (Courtesy of Dick Crow)     CROW, Wallace Stevenson Wallace Stevenson Crow, 86 of Mt. Savage died yesterday in Bellevue, PA.  A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late William and Isabella (Graham) Crow.  He was a member of the Mt. Savage Methodist Church and Rebecca Arnold Chapter 57, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Kathryn Deffenbaugh, Mt. Savage. The body will be at the Deffenbaugh home tomorrow and services will be conducted there on Friday at 2 P.M. by the Rev. Randall Parsons.  Interment will be in the Methodist Cemetery in Mount Savage. Cumberland Times , April 4, 1956  (Courtesy of Dick Crow)       William S. Crow (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) CROW, William S. CROW RITES HELD Funeral services for William S. Crow, who died Wednesday evening [Feb. 10, 1943] at the home of his sister Henrietta Crow [in Mt. Savage], were held yesterday afternoon [Feb. 13, 1943] in the Methodist Church.  The Rev. Harris M. Waters officiated.  Pall-bearers were Henry Sweene, Albert Rice, Colin Bowers, John Geary, Maxwell Church and Joseph Crow.  Burial was in the Methodist cemetery. Cumberland Times - Feb. 14, 1943 (Courtesy of Dick Crow) Posted March 13, 2010     CROWE (unknown name) A small child of Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Crowe, of Mechanic Street, died on Tuesday and was buried on Thursday, interment being made in the Allegany cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, October 16, 1908       Mrs. Ada McIntyre Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     Albert Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Mrs. Anna Eisler FROSTBURG - Mrs. Anna Crowe, 66, a former resident, died yesterday at Multi-Medical Convalescent Home in Towson, where she had been a patient four weeks. Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Hylie (Winebrenner) Eisler. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Delores Crowe, Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Caton, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Elsie Lotz, Frostburg; a half sister, Mrs. Bernette Klink, Oakland; two brothers, Samuel and Earl Eisler, Finzel; a half brother, Frank Howarth, Jennerstown, Pa.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 3 until 5 and 7 until 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Clarence A. Kaylor officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 16, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Mrs. Anna V. Dean FROSTBURG - Mrs. Anna V. Crowe, 81, of 158 McCulloh Street, wife of the late John D. Crowe, died Saturday night at Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted on May 8. She had been in failing health for four years. A native of Borden Mines, Mrs. Crowe was a daughter of the late John and Rose (Bartlom) Dean. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Connelley, Cumberland; Mrs. Hugh Nolan, Mrs. Ursula Dunn, and Mrs. Ezra Walker, all of Frostburg; two sons, J. Leroy Crowe and John F. Crowe, both of Frostburg; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Fisher, Wiley Ford; 22 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. The rosary will be recited today at 8:30 p. m. in the funeral home. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church with interment in the parish cemetery. Active pallbearers, all grandsons, will be James Crowe, Hugh B. Nolan, Paul Nolan, Thomas Connelley, Robert Dunn and Robert A. Walker. Honorary pallbearers, also grandsons, James and Francis Connelley, Michael Walker, John Crowe and Timothy Crowe. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 23, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)         Cambridge Graham Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Charles A Mt. Savage native, residing in Amarillo, Texas, died March 5 after a two-car head-on collision on U. S. Route 81 near Decatur. Texas. Charles Crowe, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Crowe, Mt. Savage, died 15 hours after the accident, which occurred in the early morning hours when another car, going in the opposite direction, crossed a highway median strip and slammed into the car in which he was riding. The injuries which resulted in death were said by attaches at the Decatur Clinic to be severe head injuries and multiple lacerations. He had been employed as a salesman at the Duro Auction Company. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Florine (Perry) Crowe; one son, Clifford Crowe, at home; four brothers, George L. Crowe, Baltimore; Clarence S. Crowe, Bell Vernon, Pa.; Edward Crowe, Cumberland; Ronald L. Crowe, Washington, D. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Kitzmiller and Mrs. Geraldene Leonard, both of Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Madeline Smith, Cumberland. Services and interment took place in Amarillo. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 14, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)                                                                                                                                                                                                  Charles Edward Crowe CROWE, Charles Edward Crowe Services Frostburg-Funeral services for Charles Edward Crowe, 42, husband of Mrs. Norvella Crowe, who died Monday night in University Hospital, Baltimore, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burman(?) Loar; 308 East Main Street, by Rev. Walter D. Mehrling, pastor of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church.  Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, December 24, 1947 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     CROWE, Charles W. FROSTBURG — Charles Walter Crowe, "Foxie," 66, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at WMHS at the Sacred Heart Campus. Born May 10, 1940, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Louis Crowe and Ruth (Boettner) Crowe. He was retired from the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. He served in the United States Navy. He was a member of Eckhart United Methodist Church. Mr. Crowe was a member of Mt. Lodge 99 A.F.&A.M., the Scottish Rite, Ali Ghan Shrine and the Desert Legion Patrol. He was also a member of the Frostburg Moose 1273, American Legion Farrady Post 24 and the Cumberland Outdoor Club. Surviving are his wife, Marion (Davis) Crowe; two daughters, Rena Myers and husband William, Grantsville, and Cheryl Buck and husband Brian, Cumberland; and one granddaughter, Sarah Mae Myers. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mt. Lodge 99 A.F.&A.M. will conduct a service along with the Ali Ghan Shrine Desert Legion on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Farrady Post 24. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. George M. Harpold officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Frostburg Area Ambulance Service, Inc., 86 W. Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532. CUMBERLAND TIMES - August 12, 2006 (Courtesy of Dick Crow) Posted January 24, 2010       Child of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Crowe CROWE, child of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Their many friends in this place were very sorry to learn of the death of the child of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Crowe, at their home a few miles west of this place, Friday evening after a short illness.  The remains of the deceased were brought to this place on Monday morning for burial, which took place in St. Michael's Catholic cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, February 21, 1905 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       Clara L. Wolfe Crowe CROWE, Mrs. Clara L. Wolfe FINZEL - Mrs. Clara L. Crowe, 70, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health the past six months. Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Claymore and Lucretia (Arnold) Wolfe. Her husband, Roy E. Crowe, died in 1960. She was a member of Johnstown Emmanuel Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Ellifritz, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Ruth Stanton, Grantsville; nine sons, Rev. Raymond Crowe, Glen Burnie; Rev. Frederick Crowe, Chateau, Mont., Rev. Karl Crowe, Martinsville, Va.; Archie Crowe, Keyser; Delford Crowe, Grantsville; and Willard, Frank, Harold, and Hubert Crowe, Finzel; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Crowe, Finzel; two brothers, Archie Wolfe, Finzel, and Charles Wolfe, Frostburg; 40 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Emmanuel Methodist Church Memorial Fund. The Cumberland News, December 5, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) CROWE, Mrs. Clara L. Wolfe FROSTBURG - Services for Mrs. Clara L. Crowe, 70, of Finzel, who died Wednesday, will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p.m at Johnson Church by .Rev. Emory McGraw. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home and will be taken to the church at noon tomorrow. Pallbearers will be Grant Smith, Carl Line, Francis Winebrenner, Carl Ziegler, Albert McKenzie and Victor Twigg. Elk Garden, W. Va.  Dec. 6, 1963       Mrs. Clara M. Sweene Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Clarence E.  WATCHMAN IS KILLED ON EVE OF PENSION Connellsville, PA, May 10 Clarence E. Crowe, 69, a Government watchman at Overholt distillery at Broadford, two miles west, was killed near there Wednesday night when run down by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train on the Mt. Pleasant branch.  The head and left arm were severed as 36 cars passed over the body. Within 27 days he would have been retired on a pension. For 30 years he had been employed at the distillery as a gauger. Mr. Crowe resided at Meyesdale.  He was a widower.  Surviving children include Dorothy at home, Charles of Johnstown, Mrs. Bernadette Jones of Somerset, Mrs. Marie McClaren of Williamsport, PA, Edward and Mrs. Stella Saunders, both of Meyersdale. One brother, Eugene of Meyersdale, also survives.  He was a member of Connellsville Lodge No. 503, B.P.O. Elks.  The Cumberland Times. 5-10-1929  CROWE, Clarence Edward Clarence Edward Crowe was killed May 8 by a Baltimore & Ohio freight train at Broad Ford. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, 15 May 1929  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       CROWE, Clifford E. FROSTBURG - Clifford E. Crowe, 63, Big Savage Mountain, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Crowe formerly owned and operated the Crowe Pontiac Company and at the time of his death was employed as a car salesman for Martin Chevrolet Company. Born in Finzel, he was a son of Mrs. Cora (Warner) Crowe and the late Elbridge Crowe. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Leora (Johnson) Crowe; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Andersen, Saratoga, Calif., and two grandchildren. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and a past officer of the church council, a past president and zone chairman of the Lions Club, and a member and past trustee of BPO Elks Lodge 470. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. The Cumberland News, November 15, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Curtis Victor Curtis Victor Crowe, 65, of 222 Glenn Street, was found dead yesterday afternoon at his residence. The deputy medical examiner's office reported that Mr. Crowe died of asphyxiation attributed to methane gas poisoning. Three burners on a gas stove had been turned on. It was believed that he had been dead between three and four hours when found. Born in Frostburg April 23, 1897, Mr. Crowe was a son of the late William J. and Mary (Offman) Crowe. An Army veteran of World War I, he was a member of Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion, and Cumberland Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Ovella Walker, this city; Mrs. Katherine Poland, Westernport; Mrs. Martha Warehime and Mrs. Ora May Pollock, both of Baltimore, and Mrs. Marian Danner, Chicago, Ill.; and two brothers, Orville F. Crowe, Baltimore, and Zack R. (Bill) Crowe, Cleveland, Ohio. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence, where a service will be conducted at 1 p. m. tomorrow by Rev. John F. Sammel, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral residence from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p.m. today. Members of Aerie 245 F. O. Eagles will conduct a service at the funeral home today at 8 p.m. Members of the Eagles will also serve as pallbearers. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 4, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       Daniel Webster Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Donald Raymond, Sr. CUMBERLAND - Donald Raymond Crowe Sr., 70, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord Sept. 19, 2006. Born on Jan. 15, 1936, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Gurney Cleveland Crowe and Irene B. Crowe. He also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jannette Louise (Sheesley) Crowe; infant son, James John Crowe; two brothers, Milton Crowe and Jack Crowe; and two sisters, Betty Crothers and Audrey Crowe. Donald graduated from Fort Hill High School, where he played football and ran track. He also served in the Marine Reserves for eight years. Donald was employed with the Kelly Springfield Tire Co. until he retired in 1981. He was a lifetime member of the Cumberland First Church of God. He also was an active member of the Cresaptown Eagles 2883 for 37 years. Surviving are three sons, Donald R. Crowe Jr. and wife Brenda, Dodgeville, Wis., Gurney C. Crowe and wife Eva, Uniontown, Pa., and Jerry Crowe and wife Jennifer; one daughter, Cheryl M. McCarty and husband Daryl of Cumberland; seven granddaughters, Terri Cassidy and husband Michael, Jannette McCarty, Stephanie Crowe, Emily Crowe, Allie Crowe, Raelynn Crowe and Ashlynn Crowe; one grandson, Donald R. Crowe III; one great-grandson, Grant Cassidy; and one brother, Lloyd Crowe. At Donald's request, his body will be donated to science research. Friends will be received for a memorial service at the Cumberland First Church of God, 2 Lagonda Ave., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Samuel Seletyn officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's name to the Cumberland First Church of God, 2 Lagonda Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502. (Courtesy of Gurney C. Crowe) Posted September 8, 2009       Earl Crowe CROWE, Earl Crowe Funeral - A requiem high mass for Earl Crowe, 46, LaVale, who died Wednesday at Allegany Hospital, was celebrated yesterday in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church by Rev. Louis Glantz, O.F.M. Cap., pastor.  Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald H. Proud, David Klosterman, Harry and Lloyd Michaels, Elmer Lashley and Edward Ellsworth. Seventeen months ago, Mr. Crowe was taken to Sinai Hospital in Baltimore to have a cancerous gullet removed and replace with a plastic tube.  The operation was successful but cancer spread to other parts of his body.     Jan 27 1952 The Cumberland Times       Earl Woodrow Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) CROWE, Earl Woodrow FROSTBURG — E. Woodrow Crowe, 41, formerly of here, died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon while working at Hess Brothers Packing Company, Waynesboro, Pa. Mr. Crowe, who had been residing at RD 2, Waynesboro, had been employed by the Hess firm since July. A native of near Frostburg, he was born December 17, 1918, a son of Clara L. (Wolfe) Crowe, of here, and the late Roy Edward Crowe. He was a member of Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church. He is survived, other than his mother, by his widow, Edna (Bittner) Crowe; five children, Mrs. Carolyn Heintzelman, Gettysburg, Pa., and Delbert, Robert, Jacky and Mark Crowe, all at home; nine brothers, Rev. Raymond Crowe, Baltimore; Rev. Steve F. Crowe, Kalispell, Mont., J. Willard, Frank, Harold and Hubert Crowe, all of Finzel, Rev. Karl Crowe, Martinsville, Va., Archie Crowe, Keyser, and Delford Crowe, Grantsville; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Ellifritz, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Ruth Stanton, Grantsville; and one granddaughter. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home, New Castle, Pa., where services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Ralph Wenger. Interment will be in Antrim Church Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 15, 1960 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Mrs. Edith Crump FROSTBURG - Mrs. Edith Crowe, 69, wife of Fred Crowe, 135 South Water Street, died early his morning in Miners Hospital where she had been a patient eight days. Mrs. Crowe was a daughter of the late William and Catherine (Roeder) Crump and held membership in First Presbyterian Church, Mountain Chapter 15 Order of Eastern Star, and Calanthe Temple 3, Pythian Sisters. Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons, Kenneth Crowe, Frostburg; Ralph Crowe, Silver Spring, and Milton Crowe, Eckhart; two daughters, Mrs. Victor Rosso, Morgantown, W. Va., and Miss Catherine Crowe, at home; two brothers, Milton Crump, Luke, and Owen Crump, St. Petersburg, Fla., eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Paul Caravatta, pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Calanthe Temple 3, Pythian Sisters, will conduct a memorial service tomorrow at 7:30 p. m. at the funeral home. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 15, 1956 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Eldbridge FROSTBURG - Elbridge Crowe, 80, of 143 West Main Street, Frostburg, died Monday at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, three hours after his sister died at Flintstone. His sister, Mrs. Della Sowers, 75, died at 10 p.m. Sunday at her home at R. D. 1, Flintstone, and Mr. Crowe died at 1:30 a.m., Monday. Mr. Crowe had been in failing health for two years and had been a patient at George Washington Hospital for 16 days. He was born February 13, 1881, in Garrett County, a son of the late Floyd and Margaret (McKenzie) Crowe. Mr. Crowe is survived by his widow, Cora (McKenzie) Crowe; a son, Clifford Crowe, of here; one grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. James Baker, also of here, and Mrs. George McKenzie, Flintstone. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Harold Stoudt, of Baltimore, former pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, here, officiating. Interment will be in Greenville Cemetery, Pocahontas. Richard Johnson. Paul Mowery, Fred McKenzie, Richard Hamill, Kendall Twigg and Patrick Purbaugh will be pallbearers. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 31, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     Mrs. Ellen Warne Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Mrs. Ellen Warne Mrs. Robert Crowe Frostburg, Jan. 2 - Mrs. Ellen (Warne) Crowe, 62, wife of Robert Crowe, Avilton, Garrett county, died yesterday morning at her home after a lingering illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Durst, Long Stretch, Garrett county and Mrs. Henry Michaels, Grantsville. She had five brothers, Salem and Jabez? Warne, Cleveland, Ohio; Charles, Grantsville; Wilford, Avilton and Stanley Warne, this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Church at New Germany, Sunday. Friday, January 2, 1942, Cumberland Evening Times Posted June 20, 2010     CROWE, Ellis C. GRANTSVILLE - Ellis C. "Sonny" Crowe, 30, of Loartown, died suddenly Monday at his home. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of Ellis and Nora (McKenzie) Crowe, Sr., Avilton. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. Also surviving are his widow, Lois (Ross) Crowe; one son, Jeffrey Crowe, at home; three brothers, Donald Crowe, Silver Spring; Nevin Crowe and Kevin Crowe, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Edna McKenzie, Avilton, and Mrs. Juanita Swauger, Grantsville. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited today at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Heart Fund or the Allegany County League for Crippled Children. The Cumberland News, December 30, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     Elmer Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) CROWE, Elmer Elmer Crowe, 48, Bowman's Addition, died last night at Springfield State Hospital.  He was a native of Frostburg and a son of the late Silas and Mary (Jackson) Crowe.  He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Adeline (Berry) Crowe; eight children, Thelma, Leroy, Elsie, William, Van, Roosevelt, Margaret, and Elmer, Jr., at home; three brothers, George, of Barton; Albert of Lonaconing, and Robert of Sykesville; and a sister, Mrs. Alberta Shane, of Baltimore. The body will be brought to the George Funeral Home tomorrow. Monday, February 26, 1945, Cumberland Evening Times                                 Elmer W. Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)                        Mrs. Emily Wells Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Mrs. Emma Catherine Wilhelm Mrs. Edward [Loar] Crowe Funeral Grantsville, Oct. 8, Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Catherine Wilhelm Crowe, 45, wife or Edward Crowe, who died Friday at her home on Little Savage Mountain, near Avilton, will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Ann's Catholic church with Rev. Father Hilary Lelhr?, pastor at Avilton, officiating. Interment will be In the Church Cemetery. Surviving besides her husband are her mother, Mrs. Ada Wllhelm, to whose home the body was taken; eleven children: Mrs. Paul Bugosh, Fay Crowe, of Frostburg; Eddie [Edward Leroy] of Lonaconing; Ellis, Gilbert, Glen, Mabel, Betty, Mary, Emma May and infant son [Ronald], all at home; 5 sisters: Mrs, Harry McKenzie. Grantsvllle; Mrs. Harry Russell, Barton; Mrs. Meta Anderson, Frostburrg; Mrs. Marshall Broadwater and Miss Elizabeth Wllhelm, Avilton; seven brothers: Francis and Harry Wllhelm, Lonoconing; Leonard, Julius, Asa, Thomas and Floyd Wllhelm, Avilton. The Cumberland Sunday Times, Sunday, October 10, 1937   Emma C. (Wilhelm) Crowe CROWE, Mrs. Emma Catherine (Wilhelm) Mrs. Emma C. W. Crowe Rites Avilton, Md., Oct 16 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Emma Catherine Wilhelm Crowe, who died last Friday evening, October 8, at her home near Avilton, were conducted Monday morning from St. Ann's Catholic Church by Rev. Joseph A. Weber of Frostburg.  Mrs. Crowe was a wife of Edward Crowe and daughter of Mrs. Ada Wilhelm of Avilton. She is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Paul Bugosh, Fay Crowe, of Frostburg; Eddie of Lonaconing; Elias, Gilbert, Glen, Mabel, Betty, Mary, Emma May, and infant son all at home.  She was a sister of Mrs. Harry McKenzie, Grantsville; Mrs. Meta Anderson, Frostburg; Mrs. Harry Russell, Barton; Mrs. Marshall Broadwater and Elizabeth, Avilton; Frances Wiling; Leonard and Julius, Thomas, Asa, Floyd, all of Avilton.  Oct 16, 1937 Cumberland Evening Times                                                                       Mrs. Emma Stokes Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Eugene Ira MEYERSDALE - Eugene Ira Crowe, 89, died Monday. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late George and Louisa (Chaney) Crowe. His wife, Addie (Baer) Crowe, died in 1950. Mr. Crowe was a former school teacher and bookkeeper and retired 20 years ago as an electrical contractor. He is survived by a son, A. Berny Crowe, here. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Marcus Yobe. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Fred Eckhart, MD May 4 - Funeral services for Fred Crowe, who died at his home in Eckhart, Monday morning, following an attack of apoplexy Thursday, were held yesterday afternoon.  Rev. J. Wesley Webb, pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Church, was in charge. The pallbearers were Perry Dudley, John Holsinger, Samuel Lewis, George Filsinger, Joseph Rephann, and Thomas Eckhart; flowerbearers, Frank Dean, Henry Rephann, Patrick Drum and Roy Stewart. Mr. Crowe had resided in Eckhart practically all his life. The services were largely attended. Interment was in Eckhart Cemetery.     The Cumberland Times. May 4, 1933   (Courtesy of Ace Humbertson)     CROWE, George Albert George A. Crowe, 87 years of age, died and was buried from the home of son John Crowe at Johnson's, Garrett Co., MD with Rev. W. S. Nicholson of the ME Church South and interment at Johnson's.  He was born at Garrett Co., MD and one of the few remaining citizens who can recall stage coaches.  His wife died 18 months ago.  These children survive: Mrs. William A. Murphy; Mrs. Calvin Wilson; Floyd, John, and Thomas Crowe of Garrett Co.; Clarence and Eugene Crowe of Meyersdale, PA; and Mrs. Lawrence Finzel and George Crowe of Frostburg.  [George Albert was the son of Jacob Crow & Margaret Winebrenner] Cumberland Times, 22 Feb 1915     CROWE, George Henry WESTERNPORT - George Henry Crowe, 81, Barton, died Tuesday night at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient 17 days. Born at Avilton, he was a son of the late Silas and Mary (Jackson) Crowe. Mr. Crowe formerly was superintendent of the Campbell Coal Company. He was a member of Star Council 37, Jr. 0. U. A. M. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Wilma (Broadwater) Crowe; two sons, Cecil Crowe. Barton, and Kenneth Crowe, Parma. Ohio; three daughters. Mrs. Freda Bradley, Swanton; Mrs. Pearl Kantor, Hyattsville, and Mrs. Neva Monahan, Frostburg; one brother, Alvin Crowe, Mt. Savage; one sister, Mrs. Harry Shane, Baltimore; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Memorial Chapel where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be held at the Memorial Chapel Saturday at 2 p. m. with Rev. George Hallenfield, pastor of Eckhart Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Cumberland. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 4, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, George Maxwell 03 Feb 1916 Frostburg - George Maxwell Crowe, aged 75 years, died yesterday at his home in Borden Mines.  A Civil War veteran, he served in Co. C, 2nd MD Regt., Potomac Home Brigade.  His wife and these children survive; Mrs. Clark Neff; Mrs. George Griffith; Richard L Crowe; Allen Crowe; and Oscar Crowe.  Also, one brother, Luther Crowe of Frostburg; and one sister, Mrs. Albert Stratton of Meyersdale, PA. CROWE, George Maxwell  George M. Crowe - Mr. George Maxwell Crowe aged 75 died at his home, Borden Mines, yesterday morning about 10 o'clock.  The deceased was one of the residents of this section, having lived in the house where he died for over 40 years. He was a soldier of the Civil War serving in Company C, Potomac Home Brigade, Second Regiment of Maryland, and was honorably discharged after three years of service.  He was for many years an active member of Thoburn Post No. 71, G.A.R. of this place, but the past few years on account of ailing health was not able to take part very often in the affairs of his post.  For many years he was stable boss for the Borden Mining Co. and remained with them until their mining operations in this section ceased. He is survived by his wife and the following children:  Mrs. Clark Neff, Mrs. George Griffith, Richard Lawrence Crowe, Allan M. Crowe and Oscar Crowe; one brother Mr. Martin Luther Crowe, of Frostburg, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Stratton of Meyersdale, PA.  He will be buried with military honors by the members of Thoburn Post No. 71, and the Veterans Auxiliary of this place. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.S. Bickford, officiating. February 3, 1916 Cumberland Evening Times (Courtesy of Dick Crow)     CROWE, Mrs. Geraldine Metzger Mrs. Geraldine Crowe, 79, of 212 S. Eighth St., died at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday in Connellsville State General Hospital. She was born Sept. 21,1895, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Catherine Smutz Metzger. She had lived in Pittsburgh for approximately 40 years, was a former bookkeeper for the Means and Murphy Grocery Store, West Side, a member of Royal Neighbors of America and the First Baptist Church. Surviving are one sister, Miss Grace Metzger, with whom she resided; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, E. Stanley Crowe, Aug. 24, 1955; one brother, F. Ray Metzger, June, 1949; and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Thompson, April 23, 1972. Wednesday, February 5, 1975, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 31, 2009     CROWE, Mrs. Gladys Goodrich Eckhart, July 6  Mrs. Gladys Goodrich Crowe, 37, wife of Clifford Crowe, died at 10 a.m. today at Sykesville, MD.  She had been ill for a year.  Today was her sixteenth wedding anniversary. Surviving beside her husband, are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodrich, South Cumberland; two children, Norman and Dorothy Crowe; five brothers, Soloman, Nashville, TN; Russell and Madison, both of Baltimore; Raymond and Stanley, both of Cumberland; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Geib, Canton, OH; Mrs. Virginia Newport, Cumberland; Mrs. Wilma Phares, Westernport, and Mrs. Mary Dicken, Frostburg. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Cumberland. The body will be brought here today.'     The Cumberland Times  7-6-1936 Crowe Funeral Tomorrow Frostburg, July 8, - Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Goodrich Crowe, 34, wife of Clifford Crowe, who died Monday morning at Sykesville, will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. from her home in Eckhart.  Rev. J. Wesley Webb, will officiate.  Interment will be in Eckhart cemetery.  The Cumberland Times 7-8-1936     CROWE, Harvey H. AVILTON — Harvey H. Crowe, 67, died on Tuesday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of New Germany, he was a son of the late Stewart and Louvinia (Duckworth) Crowe. He is survived by two brothers, Edgar and Lee Crowe, both of Avilton, and two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Garlitz and Mrs. Mary Wilhelm, also of Avilton. Mr. Crowe was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. William Ferguson in charge. Interment will be in New Germany United Methodist Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by Post 214, American Legion, Grantsville. The Cumberland News, March 18, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       CROWE, Hazel L. Miss Hazel L. Crowe, 49, registered nurse at Emergency Hospital, Washington, died yesterday after a week's illness in the hospital. She was a graduate of the hospital. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Crowe, Cumberland; three brothers, Orville and Zack Crowe, both of Baltimore; Curtis Crowe, city; five sisters, Mrs. Harry Pollock and Mrs. Claude Warehime, Baltimore, Mrs. Henry Dana (sic), Washington; Mrs, Heyl Walker, Cumberland, and Mrs. Heber Poland, Westernport. The body will be brought to the home of Mrs. Heyl Walker, 534 Fairview avenue. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 9, 1941   (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     Mrs. Helen Winner Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     CROWE, Henry Stewart Grantsville, Oct. 12 - Services were held this afternoon in New Germany Methodist church for Henry Stewart Crowe, 85, who died Tuesday evening at his home in Avilton after a long illness. The Rev. Charles Sisk officiated. Mr. Crowe was the last member of a family of nine children of Henry and Hariette (Durst) Crowe, early settlers in New Germany. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Wilhelm and Mrs. Pearl Wilhelm, Avilton; and Mrs. Hazel Garlitz, Cumberland; and four sons, Harvey, who just returned from Germany; Samuel, Lee and Edgar, at home. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 12, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     Herman J. Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Howard C. FROSTBURG - Howard C. Crowe, 69, of 30 Green Street, died today in Miners Hospital, where he was admitted yesterday. He had been in failing health for the past seven years. Mr. Crowe was born in Mt. Savage and was a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Yantz) Crowe. He was a retired clay miner, a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Cumberland, a veteran of World War I and a member of the Mt. Savage American Legion He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Virgie (Carder) Crowe, four stepsons, William and Edward Carder, Frostburg; Elmer Carder, Morantown; and Russell Carder, Baltimore; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Warren Martin, Pittsburgh; a brother, John Crowe, Washington: a sister, Mrs. Ethel Cherveny, Deerfield, Illinois; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 19, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Hubert J. AVILTON - Hubert J. Crowe, 39, of here, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, after an illness of several years. Born at New Germany, he was son of Mrs. Melva (Broadwater) Crowe, Frostburg, and the late Samuel W. Crowe. Mr. Crowe was employed by the B&O Railroad and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Connellsville, Pa. Also surviving are a daughter, Connie F. Crowe, Bowling Green; three sisters, Mrs. Diona Broadwater and Mrs. Arlene Morris, both of here; and Mrs. Helen Broadwater, Salisbury, Pa., and two brothers, Milton Crowe, Cumberland, and Owen Crowe, LaVale. The body, is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Daigle officiating. Interment will be in New Germany Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 3, 1972 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     Mrs. Irene Resh Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     Mrs. Isabella J. Graham Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   Jacob Cephas Crowe CROWE, Jacob Cephas Jacob C. Crowe, 81, died Monday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Hume, Pittsburgh. Mr. Crowe, who until recently was a resident of Frostburg and Borden Shaft, was born in Garrett county March 15, 1859.  He was the husband of the late Sarah Etta Wilson and Evelyn Stevey Crowe, both preceding him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rose Durst, born to his first wife; and by the second wife, besides Mrs. Hume, there are two other daughters, Mrs. Sherman Umstot and Mrs. Alek Main(?), both of Borden Shaft; two sons, Herman and Walter Crowe, both of Frostburg; and the following sisters: Mrs. Mollie Hawkins, Ohio; Mrs. Lou Layman, Mrs. Collins DeVore, Mrs. Rose Nelson, all of Frostburg; Mrs. Nancy Weimer, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.    Mar 20, 1940, Cumberland Evening Times       CROWE, James Elon James E. Crowe died this morning at 6:45 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Crowe, 608 Maryland avenue. He is survived by his parents and the following. sisters and brothers: Hazel, Washington; D. C.; Marian; Mrs. J. C. Warehime, Mrs. Harry Pollock and Orville, of Baltimore; Katherlne, Ovelia, Billy and Curtis, at home. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, February 13, 1929       James T. Crowe CROWE, James T. James T. Crowe, aged one year, son of William E. Crowe, 109(?) Oldtown Road, died this morning.  The funeral will take place tomorrow with burial in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Jan 9 , 1920, Cumberland Evening Times       CROWE, James T. LONACONING - James T. Crowe, 77, of Douglas Avenue, died Wednesday night at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. He was a native of Lonaconing, a son of the late Thornton and Isabelle (Morton) Crowe. A retired miner and a World War 1 veteran, he was a member of the United Mine Workers and the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Natty (Green) Crowe; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Mclntosh, New Kensington, Pa., and Mrs. Elsie Mowbray, Barton, and two brothers, William Crowe, Lonaconing; and Olin Crowe, New Kensington. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be held there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Charles Russell. Burial, with full military rites by James P. Love Post, American Legion, will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 10, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Janette Louise Sheesley Jannette Louise Crowe (Janet) 69 of Cumberland, Maryland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 16, 2005 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Janet was a blessed Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to so many. Born July 29, 1935 in Elliotsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Reverend Joseph Pearl Sheesley and Ester Ionia Hamilton Sheesley. She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant son James John Crowe, three sisters, Dorothy Jane Golden, Mildred Elizabeth Wagner, Belva Jean Michaels and one brother Ira Joseph Sheesley. She was a member of the First Church of God in Cumberland, MD for 48 1/2 years, and a member of the Women of Church of God (WCG) for many years. She taught Sunday school there for many years. She was also a member of the FOE 2883 Cresaptown Eagles where she has held each of the offices twice. She graduated from Mathis school in WV and she attended Shenadoah college. When her children were young she was a girl scout leader and a regional leader and she helped with head start. She was also active with Fort Hill Band Parents Association. Janet always did whatever she could for her family, her church and her friends. She is survived by her husband of 48 1/2 years Donald Raymond Crowe SR, three sons Donald Raymond Crowe Jr. and wife Brenda of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Gurney Cleveland Crowe and wife Eva of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Jerry Lee Crowe and wife Jennifer of Fort Ashby, West Virginia, and one daughter Cheryl Mae McCarty and husband Daryl of Cumberland, Maryland; six granddaughters Terri Christina Cassidy and husband Mike of Oakland, MD, Jannette Louise McCarty of Martinsburg, WV, Stephanie Louise Crowe and Emily Ann Crowe of Uniontown, PA, Alicia Lynn Crowe of Wisconsin, Raelynn Mae Crowe of Fort Ashby, WV, one grandson Donald Raymond Crowe III and she has her first great grandson Grant Mitchell Cassidy due in July. Also surviving are one brother Reverend Dwight Leroy Sheesley and wife Janice of Littlestown, PA, and one sister Ella Mae Holmes and husband John of California. She also has numerous nieces and nephews. Janet’s wishes were that her body be given for science research so that maybe even after her death she could help some one. A memorial service will be held at the First Church of God , 29 Delaware Ave. Cumberland, MD (behind Christopher photo lab), at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 182 N. Mechanic St. Cumberland, MD 21502 or the John Henry Smith fund through the Cresaptown Eagles #2883. (Courtesy of Gurney C. Crowe) Posted September 8, 2009       John Crowe CROWE, John John Crowe Passes Away Lonaconing, Md.  John Crowe one of the oldest residence of Garrett County, died at his home on the Helmen (?) farm in Garrett County at 3 pm on Wednesday.  Mr. Crowe was ill about two months with dropsy.  He was in his 86th year and with the possible exception of the venerable Hugh McMillan was the oldest man in the county.  For many years he made weekly trips to Lonaconing and the weather was never so severe that he could not get into town.  He was a farmer by occupation and had lived for more than 10 years where he died.  He is survived by four daughters, Misses Helen and Jane and Mesdames Josephine Broadwater and Peter Wilt the two latter living on Savage Garrett County.  One son Silas lives on the home place.  The funeral will take place at 10 am and internment will be made in Blocher Cemetery.    The Cumberland Evening Times, April 24, 1908       CROWE, John D. Frostburg, Md., May 2 - John D. Crowe, aged 53, died at his home, 156 McCulloh street, this morning. He had been ill about a week, and until recently was employed at the Kelly-Springfield tire plant in Cumberland. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie Dean Crowe, and the following children: John and Geraldine, at home; Mrs. Hugh Nolan, Mrs. Andrew Dunn, Mrs. Joseph Connelley and Leroy Crowe, all of Frostburg, and William Crowe, of Cumberland. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m., Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 2, 1935 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 21, 2009     CROWE, Mrs. Katherine Darrah Mrs. C. E. Crowe, 58 years old, whose husband, better known as "Jack", has been gauger for 35 years at the plant of A. Overholt & Company at Broad Ford, died Friday morning at 6:40 o'clock at her home in Meyers avenue, Meyersdale. She had been ill for a year or more of heart disease. Mrs. Crowe was born at Cumberland, Md., March 11, 1869, a daughter of Augustus and Elizabeth Darragh, both dead. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. R. T. MacLaren of Williamsport; Mrs. C. E. Sanders of Meyersdale; Mrs. W. H. Jones of Somerset; Edward C. Crowe and Charles A. Crowe of Meyersdale, and Miss Dorothy G. Crowe at home; two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Darragh of Meyersdale and Mrs. John Carey of Somerset. Mrs. Crowe was a member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church at Meyersdale. The funeral will be Monday morning at 9 o'clock, with solemn high mass of requiem at SS. Philip and James Church, with Rev. J. J. Brady, the pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Meyersdale. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 1, 1927 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Kenneth L. A 33-year-old Frostburg native was killed instantly Thursday night as he was walking to his home near Waynesboro, Pa., from the South Mountain, Pa., Restoration Center. The victim was Kenneth L. Crowe, 33, son of Mrs. Florence (Clopper) Crowe, of 135 Hill Street, Frostburg, and the late W. [Willliam] Kenneth Crowe. Mr. Crowe had been employed in the dietary department of the South Mountain Restoration Center for the past 11 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Frostburg, Frostburg Aerie 1273, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Waynesboro Owls Club and South Mountain Volunteer Fire Company. Besides his mother, surviving are his twin brother, Robert Crowe, of South Mountain, Pa., another brother, Charles Crowe, Silver Spring, and his grandfather, Frederick Crowe, former mayor of Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Donald F. Sause, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Frostburg Village of Allegany County. Members of the Eagles will conduct a service today at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Cumberland News, November 12, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Kenneth W. FROSTBURG - Kenneth W. Crowe, 59, of 135 Hill Street, died this morning at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been a patient since September 3. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of Frederick Crowe and the late Edith (Crump) Crowe. Mr. Crowe was employed as an analyst by the Celanese Corporation for 41 years, and was a member of Local 1874, TWUA. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and of Eagles Lodge 1273. Survivors, in addition to his father, include his widow, Florence (Klopper) Crowe; three sons, Charles F. Crowe, New Carrolton; Robert W. Crowe and Kenneth L. Crowe, both of South Mountain, Pa.; two brothers, Ralph Crowe, Beltsville; Milton Crowe, Eckhart; two sisters, Miss Catherine Crowe, here; Mrs. Edith Rosso, Pottstown, Pa., and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Leonard Glenn Meyersdale, Pa. - L. Glenn Crowe, 71, of here, died yesterday. Mr. Crowe was born at Finzel, Md., a son of the late Thomas J. and Mary E. (Ballah) Crowe.  His wife was the late Anna E. (Keidel) Crowe. He is survived by a son, William T. Crowe, Berlin; three brothers, Roy, Finzel; Denzel, Baltimore; and Lee Crowe, Arlington, Va., and six granchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Dr. E. Wilson Kelley.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Friday, 29 April 1960, Cumberland Evening Times Posted June 20, 2010       Mrs. Leota E. Pope Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) CROWE, Mrs. Leota E. Pope FROSTBURG - Mrs. Leota E. Crowe, 70, former resident, died Wednesday at Springfield State Hospital where she had been a patient 18 months. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Bonig) Pope. Her husband, Orvil T. Crowe, died in 1947. She was a member of Frostburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Iva DeHaven, Gainsborough, Va.; Mrs. Leatta McKenzie, Finzel, and Mrs. Evelyn Beeman, Frostburg; two sons, Kenneth 0. Crowe, Indianhead, Pa., and Wilfred Crowe, Finzel; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Michaels and Mrs. Minnie Merrill, Star Route, Frostburg; one brother, Herbert Pope, Star Route, Frostburg; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.  The Cumberland News, January 1, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted March 28, 2010     CROWE, Mrs. Louvina Duckworth Mrs. Louvina (Duckworth) Crowe, aged 69 years, widow of the late Steward Crowe, died at her home at Avilton, Md., early Monday morning. She was the daughter of the late Israel and Mary (Wiland) Duckworth, and was born at New Germany, Md. Surviving are the following children: Samuel, Lee, Edgar and Harvey Crowe, Mrs. Leonard Wilhelm, and Mrs. Earl Garlitz, all of Avilton; Mrs. Julius Wilhelm, Long Stretch; also 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. William Logston, and one brother, Henry Duckworth of Lonaconing. The body was at the home of Mrs. Julius Wilhelm, Long Stretch, till the funeral services at the New Germany Methodist Church, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3, at 2 o'clock. Rev. D. J. Combs, pastor, officiated. Interment in the church cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, December 4, 1947 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Mrs. Maggie Blocher Mrs. Thomas Crowe, 63, Finzel, Md., died last night at 11 o'clock following a heart attack.  She had been ill for several months. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following step-children: Herman Broadwater, Avilton; Mrs. Chrester Green, Leo Crowe,  and Denzel Crowe, this city; Roy Crowe, Finzel; Glenn Crowe, Myersdale and Miss Beatrice Crowe at home.  Two sisters and one brother also survive. Funeral services will be held from the Johnson M. E. Church, National road, Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev.F. L. Baker, pastor of the Grace M. C. Church, South and Rev. B. M. Rollins, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, this city will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, January 7, 1929   Mrs. Maggie Blocher Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) CROWE, Mrs. Maggie Blocher Funeral of Mrs. Thos. Crowe Frostburg, Md., Jan. 11 - Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Crowe, who died at Miners' Hospital Sunday night were held from the Johnson M. E. Church, National Highway, and were in charge of Rev. B. M. Rollins.  Besides her husband, she is survived by the following step-children: Herman Broadwater, Avilton; Mrs. Chester Green, Lonaconing; Lee Crowe and Denzel Crowe, this city; Roy Crowe, Finzel; Glenn Crowe, Meyersdale and Miss Beatrice Crowe, at home; also tow sisters and one brother: Mrs. James Carey and George C. Blocher, of Garrett county and Mrs. Lee Harman, of Los Angeles, California. Friday, January 11, 1929, Cumberland Evening Times       Mrs. Margaret Green Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       Mrs. Margaret McKenzie Crowe CROWE,  Mrs. Margaret McKenzie Frostburg, Md., Oct. 18- Mrs. Margaret Crowe, aged 67, wife of Floyd Crowe, grocer, Hill street, died last night at Dr. Neva D. Kline's hospital on Seymour street, Cumberland, following a week's illness.  She had been in failing health for six years. Mrs. Crowe, nee McKenzie, was born at Avilton and was married on April 18, 1880.  She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a number of the church auxilliaries. Besides her husband, who is also in failing health, she is survived by three sons, Eldrige Crowe, this place, Francis and Wilbur Crowe, of Midland; three daughters, Mrs. George McKensie, Finzel; Mrs. Samuel Weimer, this place; Mrs. Joseph Baker, Sand Patch; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Wineburner[sic], Shaft and Miss Mary McKenzie, Denver, Colorado; two brothers, E. McKenzie and Z. McKenzie, both of Grantsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 18, 1928 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Mrs. Mary Ann (PENGELLY) Frostburg, Feb. 26  Services for Mrs. Mary Ann Crowe, 76, mother of former Mayor Frederick Crowe, who died yesterday at Miners' Hospital, where she had been a patient seven weeks, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Hafer Funeral Home, where the body remains.  The Rev. John Wilson, pastor of Eckhart Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in the Eckhart Cemetery. A native and life resident of Eckhart, Mrs. Crowe was a daughter of the late Hannibal and Elizabeth Pangelly[sic], pioneer residents of Eckhart. Other survivors include two sons, Reginald Crowe, at home; Clifford Crowe, Eckhart , and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ream, Canton, OH; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Crowe was a member of the Eckhart Baptist Church.  The Cumberland Times, February 26, 1945 (Courtesy of Ace Humbertson)   CROWE, Mrs. Mary Bolden Meyersdale, Pa., Jan. 3 — Rites for Mrs. Mary Crowe, 82, who died Friday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Yutzy, of nearby Greenville Township, were conducted Monday afternoon in St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed church in Pocahontas, with the Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger, of Meyersdale, pastor of the Wills Creek charge, officiating. Interment was in Greenville cemetery. Mrs. Crowe was born near Pocahontas on July 4, 1863, a daughter of Charles and Columbia Bolden. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John Yutzy and Mrs. Louella Baker, of Pocahontas; 17 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. William Finzel, Frostburg, Md., and five step-children, Glenn Crowe, Meyersdale; Lee Crowe, Arlington, Va.; Roy Crowe, Denzil Crowe and Mrs. Everett Durst, Frostburg. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 3, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 21, 2009     CROWE, Mrs. Mary J.(or I) Mrs. Mary Crowe Dies (Special Dispatch to the Baltimore American) Hagerstown, Md. June 13? - Mrs. Mary J/I? Crowe wife of Alexander Crowe of Sharpsburg, died Friday night at the Washington County Hospital in this city from stomach trouble, aged 64 years.  Mrs. Crowe was born at Sharpsburg and was a member of the Lutheran chuch of that place.  She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. William Staley and Mrs. Frank Liebman, both of Washington D. C. Baltimore American, 19 Jun 1922 (Courtesy of Theresa Burba)       Mary (Jackson) Crowe CROWE, Mrs. Mary (Jackson) Mrs. Mary Crowe, 69 years old, wife of Silas Crowe, died last night at Miners Hospital.  She had been ill several years.  A native of Garrett county, Mrs. Crowe during the past fifteen years lived at Eckhart where her husband was employed by the Consolidation coal Company.  Besides her husband, she is survived by several children: George Crowe of Barton; William, Robert, Elmer and Albert Crowe of Frostburg and John Crowe, of Ocean, and Miss Martha Crowe of Baltimore.  A sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lane, of Lonaconing, and a brother, Liston (?) Jackson of Meyersdale, also survive.  The body of Mrs. Crowe has been taken to the home of her son, John Crowe, at Ocean from where the funeral will take place.  Dec 12, 1927, Cumberland Evening Times         CROWE, Mrs. Mary (Offman) Mrs. Mary Crowe, 87, widow of William J. Crowe, died last night at her home, 534 Fairview Avenue. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Offman. Mrs. Crowe was a charter member of the Pythian Sisters in Frostburg and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Mrs. Crowe was the oldest living member of Fort Cumberland Unit 13, Auxiliary. Surviving are three sons, Curtis V. Crowe, a patient in the Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Frederick 0. Crowe, Baltimore, and Z. R. Crowe, Lakewood, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Katherine Poland, Westernport; Mrs. Ora Mae Pollock and Mrs. Martha Warhime, both of Baltimore; Mrs. Marion Danner, Chicago, and Mrs. Ovelia Walker, with whom she resided, and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where services will be conducted Friday at 10 a. m. by Rev. Dr. Hixon T. Bowersox, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in St. Luke's Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 3, 1955 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, Mrs. Mary Powers McVeigh MIDLAND — Mrs. Mary P. Crowe, 61, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Clark) McVeigh. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the sodality. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur Crowe; three daughters, Mrs. Frarices Kenner, Midland; Mrs. Raymond Drew, Frostburg, and Miss Mary Frances Crowe; four sons, Michael Crowe, Cleveland, Ohio; Wilbur J. Crowe, of California; Donald G. Crowe, Midland, and Edward J. Crowe, Cresaptown; and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 7:30. The Cumberland News, October 10, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 21, 2009     CROWE, Mary Rebecca Suder Mary Rebecca Crowe, 96, passed away Dec. 14, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mary was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Meyersdale, as Mary Rebecca Suder, the youngest of eight children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Bill and all of her siblings. She married William T. Crowe on June 13, 1937, and they had two children. Survivors are daughter Mary Alyce Zimmerman and husband Zim; son William T. Crowe Jr. and wife Patty; grandchildren: Eric Zimmerman and wife Shannon, Lance Zimmerman and wife Tisha, and David Crowe and wife Young Nam; and great-grandchildren: Noah, Zachary and Brock Zimmerman. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In 1947 the family moved to Berlin where they started a family business. Mary was a charter member of the Berlin Women’s Club and Eastern Star for over 60 years where she served as Worthy Matron. She moved to Fort Worth in 2002 to be near her daughter. A stay at home mom, Mary loved and nurtured her children. She was truly one of the greatest generation, thankful for what she had, respected and always had a kind word to say about others. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ in Berlin. A previous service was held Jan. 9 in Fort Worth at Ridglea Presbyterian Church with family and friends present. Thursday, 10 June 2010 Somerset Daily American (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 11, 2010       Mrs. Melva L. Broadwater Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     Mrs. Minnie V. Robeson Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Mrs. Nancy Jane Crowe Mrs. Nancy Jane (Crowe) Crowe, 86, died last night at her home, Garrett county, near Avliton, following a week's illness.  She had lived there all her life. Surviving are two sons, Howard, Garrett county, and Joseph, Lonaconing; one sister, Miss Mary Crowe, Barton; one brother, Silas Crowe, Barton; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Tuesday, 5 August 1941, Cumberland Evening Times Posted June 21, 2010     CROWE, Mrs. Nannie M. (Arnold) FROSTBURG - Mrs. Nannie M. Crowe, 57, wife of Walter E. Crowe Sr., Hoffman, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital after an illness of several months. Born at Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Ella (Meese) Arnold. Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Luther Korns, Midlothian; Mrs. Charles Fazenbaker, Hoffman; Mrs. Edwin Garlitz and Mrs. Roy Cutter, both of Frostburg, and Mrs. Robert Gray, Cumberland; four sons, Walter E. Jr., Hoffman; Larry C., LaVale: James D., Cumberland, and Wayne F. Crowe, New York City; two brothers, Hoye and Charles Arnold, both of Finzel; a sister, Mrs. Carl Whitaker, Frostburg, and 22 grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. by Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Cumberland News, January 8, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     Mrs. Nellie Irene Coleman Cole (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     Lt. CMDR Norman H. Crowe CROWE, Norman H., Lt. CMDR, U.S.N. Ret'd Commander Crowe passed away December 27, 1987.  He is survived by his wife Shirley; 3 sons, Douglas, Richard and Jeffry; 2 daughters, Carol Ann Vivier and Cheryl Tucker; 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter; mother-in-law Frieda A. Baker of the family home. Commander Crowe was born May 15, 1921 in Eckhart Mines, MD,.  He has made his home in Costa Mesa, CA since 1963.  He served in the Navy from 1942 until his retirement in 1972. By his request there will be no services.  Burial will be at Sea by the U.S. Navy.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy Relief Society, MCAS El Toro, Santa Ana, CA 92709 or to the Salvation Army. Under the directions of Harbor Lawn Mt. Olive Mortuary, 1625 Gisler Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. (Courtesy of Carol Crowe Vivier)         CROWE, Robert F., SR. MT. SAVAGE Robert F. "Fay" Crowe, Sr., 84, of Mt. Savage, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on Oct. 13, 1915, in Mt. Savage, he was the son of the late Charles and Clara (Sweene) Crowe. He was also preceded in death by one son, Gerald David Crowe; three sisters, Mary Etta Valentine, Lillian Snyder, Olivine King; and one brother, Edward Crowe. Mr. Crowe was employed by the Celanese Corp. and retired from The Hiser Supply Co. He was a member of Mt. Savage United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Marine Veteran, having served in the South Pacific. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy V. (Aldridge) Crowe; one son, Robert F. Crowe, Jr., and wife, Linda, Solvang, Calif.; three grandsons, Gregory Crowe and wife, Ginny, Roderic Crowe and Damon Crowe; two great-grandchildren, Spencer and Carolyn Crowe; one brother, Wilbur Crowe and wife, Myra, Keyser, W.Va.; one sister, Vivian Snyder, Mt. Savage; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main Street, Frostburg, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 A.M. with the Rev. Richard Broome, Jr., officiating.  Interment will be in Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded by Mt. Savage V.F.W. Old Rail Post 6025 and American Legion Farrady Post 24.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Mt. Savage United Methodist Church. Cumberland Evening Times 12/14/99 (Courtesy of Dick Crow)       Robert Lauchle Crowe   CROWE, Robert Lauchle Grantsville, Md., June 4-Robert L. Crowe, retired farmer, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Michael, Avilton, where he had been ill for the past six weeks.  Mr. Crowe was the son of the late Henry and Harriet Durst Crowe and a native of Garrett county. Surviving besides Mrs. Michael, are another daughter, Mrs. Charles Durst, of Long Stretch, and a brother, George Crowe, Avilton. Funeral services will be conducted at the New German Methodist Church tomorrow by the Rev. Virgil R. Gillum. Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, June 4, 1942 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     CROWE, Robert W. FROSTBURG - Robert W. Crowe, 64, of Frostburg, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Assisted Living at Frostburg Village. Born July 8, 1944, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late William K. [Kenneth] Crowe and Florence (Clopper) Crowe. Robert was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Lee Crowe. Mr. Crowe was a retired employee of the state of Pennsylvania. Surviving are one brother, Charles F. Crowe and wife Catherine (Stanton) Crowe, Reston, Va.; and two nieces, Lauren Kovach, Vienna, Va., and Kimberly Fortunato, Round Hill, Va.; and six grandnieces. There will be no visitations. A memorial service will be held at the Assisted Living at Frostburg Village, 100 Village Parkway, Frostburg, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Karen Tamorria officiating. Interment will be in the Frostburg Memorial Park. The Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at durstfuneralhome.com. (Courtesy of Carol Vivier)       Roy Edward Crowe CROWE, Roy Edward Frostburg - Roy Edward Crowe, 67, of Finzel, died Friday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Finzel, he was born July 29, 1892, a son of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Ballah) Crowe.  He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Clara L. (Wolfe) Crowe, two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Ellfritz, Cresaptown and Mrs. Ruth Stanton, Grantsville; 10 sons, Rev. Raymond Crowe, Baltimore; Rev. Frederick Crowe, Lalinpell, Mont.;(??) Rev. Carl Crowe, Rockbridge Baths, Va.; Willard, Frank, Harold and Hubert Crowe, all of Finzel; Archie Crowe, Keyser, W. Va.' Delford Crowe, Grantsville and Woodrow Crowe, Waynesboro, Pa., two brothers, Lee Crowe, Arlington, Va., and Denzel Crowe, Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Durst, Natinal Highway; 36 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friend from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that epressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to the Johnson Emmanuel Methodist Church Memorial Funds. Services will be conducted Monday at ??:30 p.m. in Johnson Emmanuel Methodist Church with the Rev. Emory McGraw officiating.  Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1(?) p.m. for services. Cumberland Sunday Times, Sunday, May 1, 1960 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       Samuel W. Crowe CROWE, Samuel W. Frostburg - Samuel Webster Crowe, 70, owner of Hilton Florist, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks.  He had been in ill health one year.  He resided at Avilton. A native of New Germany, he was a son of the late Henry S. and Louvina (Duckworth) Crowe.  Mr. Crowe was a retired grader operator for the Garrett County Roads Department. Surviving are his widow, Melva (Broadwater) Crowe; three sons, Milton L. Crowe, Cumberland; Hubert J. Crowe, at home and Owen L. Crowe, Frostburg; three daughters, Mrs. Roy D. Broadwater and Mrs. Harold B. Morris, both of Avilton, and Mrs. Forrest Broadwater, Salisbury, Pa.; three brothers, Lee, Edgar and Harvey Crowe, all of Avilton; two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Wilhelm, Avilton, and Mrs. Earl Garlitz, Star Route, Frostburg, and 16 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Frost Mansion Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Robert Moxley, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Trinity Methodist Cemetery, New Germany. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, February 24. 1969 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       Sandra Jean Crowe CROWE, Sandra Jean Sandra Jean Crowe, eight weeks old, daughter of Milton and Dorothy Crowe, of Christie Road, died early this morning at Allegany Hospital, where she was admitted yesterday afternoon.  The father is with the AEF in England. Besides the parents, both maternal and paternal grandparents survive.  They are, respectively, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Knippenberg, Christie road, and Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Crowe, 108 Clairborne street, where the body was taken.  Funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon. Cumberland Evening Time, Tuesday, February 23, 1943 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) Sandra Jean Crowe CROWE, Sandra Jean CROWE-Sandra Jean, aged 1 month, 24 days, daughter of Pvt. and Mrs. Milton Crowe, Route 2, Christie Road, died Tuesday, February 23rd, at the Allegany Hospital.  The body was taken to the residence of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Crowe, 108 Clairborne St., where friends and relatives will be received and funeral services held Thursday, 2 p.m.  Rev. P. M. Naff, pastor First Brethern Church, will officiate.  Interment in Rosehill Cemetery.  Arrangements by Kight Funeral Service. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, February 24, 1943 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       Silas Crowe CROWE, Silas Barton, Md., Dec. 17- Silas Crowe, 97, a retired farmer of Garrett county, died here Wednesday night at the home of his son, George Crowe.  He was a native of Avilton and had resided at Barton seven years. He is survived by three other sons, Robert, Baltimore; Alvin, Lonaconing and Elmer Crowe, Cumberland and one daughter, Mrs. Albert Shane, Baltimore; also 28 grandchildren, and six great granchildren. Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, December 17, 1943 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten) Silas Crowe CROWE, Silas Crowe- Silas, 97, died at the home of his son, George Crowe, Barton, Md., Wednesday, Dec. 15th.  The body will remain at his son's residence where friends and relatives will be received and services held Saturday, 3:30 p.m.  Interment in Johnson Cemetery, near Frostburg.  Arrangements by Boal's Funeral Service. Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, December 17, 1943 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     May 20, 1976 Stanley Evan Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     Sylvester P. Crowe CROWE, Sylvester Porter PULLED TRIGGER WITH TOE Sylvester P. Crowe Ends His Life In Frostburg [Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun] Cumberland, Md., Nov. 7 - Sylvester Porter Crowe, 45 years old, a miner, who resided on Mechanic street, Frostburg, committed suicide shortly after noon today by shooting himself with a single barreled shotgun.  He went to the woodshed and placed the muzzle against his breast and pulled the trigger with his toe, having removed his shoe.  Death was instantaneous. Crowe bore a spendid reputation and was one of the leading Republican workers of Frostburg.  His act is said to have been prompted by domestic troubles.  He is survived by his widow and 11 children.  He was a brother of George and John Crowe, Frostburg.  Crowe, with Alfred Schofield, captured J. W. Campbell at Frostburg after Campbell had tried to kill three men on the night of September 12. The Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov 1908 (Courtesy of Theresa Burba) Sylvester Crowe CROWE, Sylvester P. FUNERAL OF MR. S. CROWE Bureau of the Evening Times Frostburg, Md., Nov. 10,. One of the largest funerals ever seen here was that of Mr. Sylvester P. Crowe, the unfortunate man who took his own life on Satruday, of which a full account was given in this paper on Monday evening. During yesterday afternoon, hundreds of people visited the home of the family and viewed the remains of Mr. Crowe and by 2 o'clock, the time set for the funeral, there was at least six to seven hundred people in and around the home and scattered along Mechanic street. The funeral was in charge of the Jr. O.U.A.M. Council No. 11(?), and 275 of its members turned out to pay their last respects to their deceased brother.  The funeral left the home at 1 p.m. with the 275 members of the order in the lead, followed by the officers, flower bearers and pallbearers in carriages.  The members of the order marched as far as Eckhart flat, when they opened ranks and with uncovered heads allowed the funeral to pass through, only the officers going to the cemetery.  The order, after the funeral had passed, countermarched to the hall in the Fisher building, on Main street.  The funeral proceeded to the old Porter graveyard, about two miles north of Eckhart, where interment was made.  Rev. A. H. Thompson, pastor of the First M. E. Church, read the burial service, and this was followed by the ritualistic funeral ceremony of the Jr. O.U. A. M The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, especially one sent by the the Hon. Geo. A. Pearse(?), with a card upon which was the following inscription: "With the affectionate regard of an old and warm friend, to one of his most faithful and loyal friends and followers." The pallbearers were W.G. Stevens, Jno. Eisel and Wm. Eisel, of Council No. 11, Jr. O.U.A.M. and Henry Hartig, Wm. Cronin and L.R. Evans of the Royal Ateanum(?).  Mr. Crowe having been a member of both of those organizations.  The flower-bearers were H.M. Skidmore, Thos. H. Morgan, Earl Stevey, Jno. W. Timmons, Elmer H. Lewis, Jno. Bean, Albert Capel and W. H. Hanna. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 10, 1908 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       Thomas J. Crowe CROWE, Thomas Jefferson Finzel, Md., July 16-Thomas J. Crowe, 82, native and lifelong resident of Garrett county, died Wednesday evening.  He was ill one week.  He was a farmer and a member of the Methodist Church, having served as Sunday school superintendent at Johnson's Church, Route 40, for more than 30 years. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss May Bolden; four sons, L. Glen Crowe, Meyersdale; Roy E. Crowe, Finzel; Lee Crowe, Frostburg; [fourth son, Denzel, Frostburg; is not mentioned] a daughter, Mrs. Everett Durst, Frostburg; a brother, Eugene Crowe, Meyersdale; a sister, Mrs. Calvin Wilson, Frostburg; 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, July 16, 1943 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     CROWE, THORNTON Special to the Times. Lonaconing, Md., Oct. 17—Thornton Crowe, one of Lonaconing's oldest citizens, died this morning at 4:3O o'clock at his home in Detmold, after an illness of three days. Mr. Crowe, who has lived in Lonaconing for nearly fifty years, was in his 89th*? year at his death. He is survived by six sons, John F., Ellsworth E., William Edward, Charles C., Clarence and Albert Crowe, all residents of Lonaconing; two daughters, Mrs. George S. Ternent and Mrs. David McGee, of Lonaconing, and one sister, residing in Allegheny, Pa. Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, October 17, 1914 [*Note: MD. Death Index indicates 82 yrs old] Posted May 28, 2009     CROWE, Thornton, Jr. Killed In Ocean Mine. Thornton J. Crowe, aged 48 years, was instantly killed on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in Ocean Mine No. 1, of the Consolidation Coal Company, when a mass of top coal fell burying him beneath it. The remains were removed to Spiers' undertaking establishment at Lonaconing, in the Consolidation Coal Company's ambulance, and later to his home in Detmold. Deceased was born in Pompey Smash (now Vale Summit), this county, and when he was one year old his parents moved to Lonaconing, where he lived ever since; He is survived by his wife and five children, namely: Mrs. P. L. Ginevan, of Donora, Pa.; James, William, Olin, and Elsie Crowe, of Lonaconing, and by two sisters, Mrs. David McGee and Mrs. George S. Tennent, of Lonaconing, and by six brothers, John, Edward, Ellsworth, Clarence and Albert, of this cty, and Charles, of Westernport. His father, Mr, Thornton Crowe, also survives.  Mr. Crowe was a member of the Midland Aerie, No. 1121 F.O.E. The funeral arrangement have not yet been completed. Monday, 23 June 1913, Cumberland Evening Times Posted June 20, 2010 CROWE, Thornton, Jr. The funeral of Mr. Thornton Crowe, who was killed in Ocean Mine No. 1, of the Consolidation Coal Co, on Saturday afternon last, took place from his late home in Detmold today, at 2 P M. The services were conducted by the members of the United Brethren Church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment wos made in Oak Hill Cemetery. Tuesday, 24 June 1913, Cumberland Evening Times Posted June 20, 2010       Walter A. Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, Wilbur C. KEYSER, W.Va. — Wilbur C. Crowe, 83, a resident of Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home, formerly of 502 Carskadon Road, Keyser, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at the nursing home. Born on Jan. 25, 1920, at Mount Savage, Md., he was a son of the late Charles and Clara (Sweene) Crowe. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myra (Hedrick) Crowe, on June 22, 2002; two brothers, R. Ferman Crowe and Edward Crowe; and two sisters, Olivine King and Lillian Snyder. Mr. Crowe was a retired electrician with the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Cumberland, Md. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Keyser. Surviving is one son, Edward R. Crowe and wife Sarah of Mansfield, Ohio; and one sister, Vivian Snyder of Mount Savage. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon T. Humphreys officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Crowe’s obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. CUMBERLAND TIMES - JUNE 14, 2003 (Courtesy of Dick Crow)       Child of Mr. & Mrs. Wm Crowe CROWE, Child of Mr. & Mrs. William An eight-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crowe, died at their home on Broadway last evening from an attack of measles and pneumonia. The Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, May 29, 1908 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       William Crowe CROWE, William Sudden Death William Crowe, a farmer, living near Merrill, Garrett county, was found dead in bed last Sunday morning.  He was aged 63 and was born where he died.  He went to bed Saturday night, in his usual good health.  He called for a drink of water about midnight and when it was brought to him he did not complain of being unwell.  He was never married.  The funeral took place Wednesday and interment was made in the cemetery at New Germany. The Cumberland Evening Time, Friday, October 11, 1972 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)       William Earl Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     William Edward Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   CROWE, William Edward Frostburg, Md., Aug. 25, 1930- William Crowe, aged about 40, died at his home on Welsh Hill Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock from convulsions.  He was an employe of the Consolidation Coal Company for the past 18 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Crowe, and five children: Beulah, Edna, Hazel, Orville and Mildred Crowe; five brothers, John and Elmer, Bedford, Pa.; Albert Crowe, Lonaconing; George Crowe, Barton; and Robert Crowe, Midland; one sister, Miss Albert Crowe, Baltimore, Md., and his father Silas Crowe, Welsh Hill. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home.  Interment will be in the Allegany Cemetery. Monday August 25, 1930, Cumberland Evening Times     William Jefferson Crowe CROWE, William Jefferson William Jefferson Crowe, 85, of 534 Fairview Avenue, died yesterday in Allegany Hospital. He had been in failing health in recent months. Born In Barton, Mr. Crowe was a retired B. and O. carman's helper. His parents were the late Henry and Sarah (McIntyre) Crowe. He was a charter member of the Frostburg Arion Band and also belonged to Frostburg Aerie No. 1273, P. O. Eagles, and the Knights of Pythias there. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Mary Offman; five daughters, Mrs. R. Heber Poland, Westernport; Mrs. Heyl D. Walker, this city; Mrs. Harry Pollock and Mrs. Claude Warehime, Baltimore; and Mrs. Harvey Danner, Chicago; three sons, Curtis Crowe, Cumberland; Orville Crowe, Baltimore; and Zach Crowe, Cleveland; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. by Rev. Dr. Hixon T. Bowersox, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will take place in Greenmount Cemetery. The Cumberland Sunday Times - April 22, 1951  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CROWE, William Thomas William T. Crowe, 85, of Stewart Street, Berlin, died Oct. 28, 1999, at  Somerset Hospital.  Born Sept. 10. 1914, in Meyersdale.  Son of the late L. G. and Annie (Keidel) Crowe.  Survived by his wife of 62 years, the former  Mary Suder; and these children: Mary Alyce, married to W.B. Zimmerman, of Fort Worth, Texas; William T. Jr., married to the former Patricia A. Vokes, of Underhill Center, Vt.; grandsons: Eric Zimmerman of Austin, Texas; Lance Zimmerman of Tampa, Fla.; and David Crowe of Underhill Center, Vt.  Also, sister Elizabeth, married to Paul Werner, of Meyersdale. Former owner of  Crowe's Market in Meyersdale and Berlin.  Member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Berlin, where he served as a deacon and an elder.  Member of Berlin Volunteer Fire Department.  50-year member of Meyersdale Lodge 554, F&A.M.; Hebron Chapter, Altoona Consistory and Jaffa Shrine.  Member and past president of Somerset County Shrine Club.  Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, with Rev. Melvin A. Kirk Jr. and Rev. Ralph G. Landis officiating.  Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale.  Fire Department service at 7 p.m. Sunday and Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.  Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity UCC Steeple Fund, or Shriners Children's Hospital. The Daily American, Somerset Co. PA.,October 30, 1999 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 13, 2010       Mrs. Wilma Broadwater Crowe (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)     Winfield H. Crowe CROWE, Winfield H. Frostburg - Winfield H. Crowe, 82, died yesterday at the Cuppett Nursing Home, Oakland. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Isaac and Mary Ellen (Chaney) Crowe. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Mary Ada Simpson, Mrs. Matilda Bartlett, and Mrs. Viola Walters, all of Carlos; Mrs. Grace Lamp, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ethel Mae Condon, Silver Spring; Mrs. Frances Bostjancic of New Jersey, and Miss Olive Crow, Sykesville, and one brother Walter Crowe, Cumberland, and 30 granchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home here, where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, January 16, 1962 (Courtesy of Byron Schulten)   Return to Obituaries