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CRAWFORD, Mrs. Anna Gertrude Clitz

AMARANTH, Pa. - Mrs. Anna Gertrude Crawford, 53, wife of Emory Guy Crawford, died Friday at her home here. A native of Somerset county, she was a daughter of the late Noah nd Belle Clitz. She was a member of the Amaranth Church of the Brethren. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cathleen M. Jones, St. Thomas, Pa.; Miss Frances Crawford, Lemoyrie, Pa., and Miss Dolores Crawford, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Cushwa, Mrs. Ruth Shroyer and Mrs. Grace Kennell, all of Somerset county; two brothers, Harvey and Charles Clitz, also of Somerset county, and two grandchildren. Services were conducted today in the Amaranth Church of the Brethren by Rev. Daniel Vickers. Interment was in the church cemetery.     The Cumberland Evening Times, March 12, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

CRITCHFIELD, Marion P.

Somerset, June 18 - Marion P. Critchfield, 49, died Tuesday afternoon in Community Hospital following an operation. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Nellie Pyle Critchfield, and two brothers and two sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Thursday, June 18, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

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)

 

 

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)

 

 

 

CROW, Mrs. Isabella (Graham)

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, Sylvester Porter  

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)

 

 

 

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)

 

 

CROWE, Mrs. C. E. (Darragh)

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, 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)

 

 

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, 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, Mrs. Clara L.

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

 

 

 

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, E. 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)

 

 

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

 

 

 

CROWE, Mrs. Edith

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)

 

 

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)

 

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

 

 

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 A.

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]

 

 

 

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
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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  (same as above)
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. 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)

 

 

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)

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

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 1930 Cumberland Evening Times

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

John Crowe

CROWE, John

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 100th 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 the internment will be made in Blocher Cemetery.    The Cumberland Evening Times, April 24, 1908

 

 

 

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. 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
)

 

 

 

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 Yutzy

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)

 

 

CROWE, Mrs. Mary A. (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. 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)

 

 

 

 

Lt. CMDR Norman H. Crowe

CROWE, Lt. CMDR, Norman H. 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.    
*Carol is one of this sites coordinators

 

 

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)

 

 

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)

 

 

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)

 

 

CRUMP, Mrs. Belva Chisholm

Mrs. Belva Crump, 75, of RD 1, Mt. Savage, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient three months. Born at Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Ocea (Cessna) Chisholm. Her husband, David Crump; died in 1967. She was a member of Mt. Savage United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge of Mt. Savage. Surviving are two sons, David J. Crump, Hubbard, Ohio, and John R. Crump, Corriganville; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Beal, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Marguerite Dishong, Corriganville; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Rose and Mrs. Fannie Lavin, both of Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Norma Shober, LaVale; one brother, Abram E. Chisholm, this city; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox - Merritt Funeral Residence today from 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a.m. with Rev. C. Clair Leber officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 1, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

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