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DEAL, Mrs. Alice Evora Garlets

Mrs. Alice Evora Deal died at her home in Greenville Township at about 8 p.m. Thursday, December 1, of cerebral hemorrhage. She had been in ill health for about five years, and her condition became serious around 4 p.m. the day of her death. She was born at St. Paul on June 1, 1883, daughter of Ananias and Clara (Yutzy) Garlets and was 63 years, 5 months and 29 days in age at her passing. She is survived by her husband, John Milton Deal, one son, Harvey E. Deal, at home; six daughters; Mrs. Margaret Stevanus, Shaft, Md.; Mrs. Sadie Caton, Meyersdale Route 3; Miss Clara Deal, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Lulu Setzer, Finzel, Md. and Misses Mableand Carrie Deal, at home; one sister, Mrs. Sadie Wilhelm, Meyersdale and by seven grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church in Greenville where funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Ira S. Monn, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church, Salisbury, officiating. Interment was made in the Greenville Cemetery in charge of Mortician Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, December 8, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAL, Mrs. Allie Cook

Mrs. Allie Cook Deal, of Meyersdale, wife of the late William Deal, died Wednesday night. Mrs. Deal was a twin sister of Mrs. Charles A. Smouse, Bedford Road.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 1, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAL, Mrs. Mary Ann

Meyersdale - Mrs. Mary Ann Baer Deal, 68, died at her home in Greenville Township. She leaves 12 children, 30 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, seven brothers and sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 20, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAL, Milton C.

MEYERSDALE, Oct. 30.—Milton C. Deal, 52, of Garrett, died Saturday at Somerset. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Susan Bockes Deal, and two sisters. He was unmarried.
Wednesday, October 30, 1946, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAN, James William

SCHELLSBURG, Pa. - James William Dean, 78, of Mann's Choice RD, died Friday at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born September 26, 1888 in Cumberland, Md., he was a son of the late Joseph L. and Clara (Crowe) Dean. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Catherine (Jack) Dean; a son, James R. Dean, 410 Polk Street, Cumberland; a daughter, Mrs. James Shipe, 425 Cumberland Street, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wilson, Mrs. Nellie Drumm, Mrs. Martha Cole, all of Cumberland; one brother, Robert Dean, LaVale, Md. Services will be conducted oday at 2 p. m. at Mickel Funeral Home here with Rev. Daniel G. Kratz officiating. Interment will be in Schellsburg Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, June 26, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAN, Joseph Arthur

Joseph Arthur Dean, 53, died Friday in a Veterans Administration hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a resident of Cumberland until 28 years ago. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Roy Drumm, Mrs. Martha Cole and Mrs. Clay Wilson, and one brother, Robert Dean, all of Cumberland. The body will be brought to the Hafer Funeral Home Monday.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 21, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAN, Joseph L.

Joseph L. Dean, aged 52, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nanny Wilson, wife of William Mc. Wilson, 48 Independence street, from asthma. He came here from Frostburg eight months ago to reside with his daughter and in the meantime was received into St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Besides Mrs. Wilson the surviving children are Misses Nellie and Martha Dean and Robert and John F. Dean, Cumberland; James W. Dean, Somerset, Pa., and Mrs. Joseph A. Dean, Akron, O. James L. Dean, Frostburg, is his brother, and Mrs. William Koontz, Frostburg, and Mrs. Joseph Crawford, Lonaconing, are sisters.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 19, 1920
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEAN, Robert E.

Robert E. Dean, 68, of 307 National Highway, LaVale, died Sunday in Lions Manor Nursing Home where he had been a patient ten days. He had been in ill health the past year. Born September 1, 1906, near Frostburg, he was a son of the late Joseph L. and Clara (Crowe) Dean. Mr. Dean was a retired branch manager of the Hygienic Sanitation Company and a co-owner of Dean's Business Service. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Centre Street United Methodist Church, Cumberland Lodge 63 BPO Elks, LaVale Lions Club, United Commercial Travellers, and served as secretary-treasurer of the West Virginia Pest Control Operators Association for 14 years. Surviving are his widow, Pearl (Wilson) Dean, and three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wilson, Mrs. Nellie Drumm and Mrs. Martha Cole, all of Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jack R. Pease officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The Elks will hold a memorial service today at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be William Aumiller, Charles B. Holtzman, Albert Comer, Harold Wagner, Walter Beeche, and Col. Clarence Dolittle.
The Cumberland News, December 17, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DeBOLT, Russell Walter

Russell Walter DeBolt, 61, of Pittsburg street, South Connellsville, died suddenly of a heart attack at 12:15 o'clock this morning at his home. A retired Baltimore & Ohio engineer, he had been employed there for 40 years. Mr. DeBolt was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Knights of Pythias and Knights of Khorasson. He was also an honorary member of the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edith DeBolt, and ten children Captain Paul L. of Fort Hamilton, N. Y., Staff Sergeant John E. of Bowling Field, Washington, D. C., Corporal Francis M. in Germany, Clifton of Sheffield, Donald of McKeesport, Philip of St Louis, Mo., David of South Connellsville, Nell, Sara and Dianne all at home. There are 12 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. B. W. Sleighter of Uniontown and two brothers, George of Portland, Ore., and W. E. DeBolt of South Tenth street, West Side. Friends may call at the Charles McCormick funeral home in South Pittsburg street after 7 'clock this evening. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Tuesday, October 1, 1946, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DECKER, Allen

Allen Decker died at his home Tuesday, at 5 a.m., of a cerebral hemorrhage which he suffered Sunday. Mr. Decker had been in ill health for some time, but his condition was not considered serious. He was a son of the late Willis and Mary (Burkholder) Decker. He was born December 1, 1887, and had lived in the vicinity of Garrett all his life. He is survived by his wife, Cora (Bockes) Decker, and twelve children: Clarence and Kenneth, living in Akron, Ohio; Paul, Salisbury; Wilma Decker Boyer, Allen Jr., Blanche, Elwood, Melvin, Harry, Harold, Bruce and Pauline; also two brothers, William and Webster, Garrett; two sisters, Mrs. Irvin Gnagey, Garrett; and Mrs. Harry Stevanus, St. Paul. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Center Lutheran Church, of which he was a life-long member, Rev. H. K. Hilner of the Meyersdale Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be made in the Center Church Cemetery under the direction of H. R. Konhaus, Meyersdale mortician.
Meyersdale Republican, February 5, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)


 

DECKER, Mrs. Edna Christner

Mrs. Edna Christner Decker, 69, of Garrett, died in Meyersdale Community Hospital. She was born September 30, 1890, in Garrett, a daughter of Mahlon and Maulda Pritts Christner. She is survived by her husband, William F. Decker; four sons, including Robert W., William, Jr., and Preston, of Garrett; two daughters, 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, George and Harry Christner, of LaVale, Md., and Edward Christner of Garrett, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Brant, of Garrett.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 12, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DECKER, James F.

James F. Decker, 60, of 814 Mann's Terrace, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been admitted November 24. Born December 2, 1915 in Ridgeley, he was a son of the late Franklin and Agnes (Wigfield) Decker. An employee of Allegany Transit Company, he was a member of Teamsters and Chauffeurs Local 453. Surviving are his widow, Doris A. (Zorick) Decker; a daughter, Mrs. Carole Jean Saliga, Fayetteville, N. C.; a son, James F. Decker, Jr., Woodsboro; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Horchler and a brother, Leo Decker, both of Cumberland. The body is at the George Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. and from 2 until 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of memorials to the American Cancer Society. Services will be conducted at 10:3O a.m. Friday in the funeral home by Rev. Roman Kozacheson. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Christian Wake services will be conducted at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 3, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEEM, Mrs. Clara L. Colflesh

BERLIN—Mrs. Clara L. Deem, 72, died Sunday at her home near here. Born at Cove, Md., she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Ringler) Colflesh and the widow of Joseph A. Deem. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Forrest Romesburg, Hyndman, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Simpkins, Ellerslie, Md. The body is at the Johnson Funeral Home here where services were conducted this afternoon by Rev. Glenn B. Keidel. Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 22, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEEMS,Frederick

In this town after a painful illness of six weeks, FREDERICK DEEMS, Esq. in the seventy-second year of his age.  Mr. D. Was one the original settlers of Cumberland, and supported throughout his long life, a character without spot of blemish.  He is a brother to Col. J. Deems of Baltimore and was in
the Maryland line during last war. He has been a teacher in C. for upwards of forty-five years and has taught father, son & grandson.  Peace to his ashes.

Cumberland Alleganian, Sept 13, 1845

 

 

DEETER, Kirby Robb

A 26-year-old resident of the Fairhope section near Hyndman died last night in Somerset Community Hospital of injuries received in a motorcycle accident yesterday. The victim was Kirby Robb Deeter, and the mishap occurred just yards from the home of his parents, Wesley L. and Meredith (Robb) Deeter. The cycle on which he was riding with his wife skidded as they neared the Deeter home. His wife was also injured but she is expected to be released from the hospital today. A hospital spokesman said Deeter suffered internal injuries. Deeter was a veteran of Vietnam, being wounded when serving with the Mechanized Infantry of the Fourth Division. He was employed as a draftsman for the Scurfield Coal Company, Somerset. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, RD 1, Mann's Choice, the Disabled American Veterans and Roxbury Sportsmen's Club. Besides his parents and his wife, the former Edith Emerick, he is survived by four brothers, Gerald, Paul and Carl Deeter, Brunswick, Ohio, and Jack Deeter, RD 1, Buffalo Mills, and one sister, Mrs. Patricia Sarver, Somerset. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 10, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

DEFFENBAUGH, Edward N.

MT. SAVAGE - Edward N. Deffenbaugh, 74, of Church Hill died last night in Miners Hospital, Frostburg, where he had been a patient one week. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late John G. and Jane (Hitchins) Deffenbaugh. Mr. Deffenbaugh was a member of Mt. Savage Methodist Church and the choir of the church. He was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. He also was a member of Kemp Lodge 156, AF & AM. Surviving are his widow, Margaret K. (Crow) Deffenbaugh; a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Merchant, Washington, D. C., and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Jones, Homestead, Pa.; Mrs. Emma Barncord, Westernport, and Mrs. Joseph Logsdon, Frostburg. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The body will be taken to Mt. Savage Methodist Church Thursday at 11 a. m. and services will be conducted at 2 p. m. with Rev. William C. Harpold officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 1, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 


DEIST, Charles

MEYERSDALE—Charles Deist, 83, of RD, Glencoe, died in Meyersdale Community Hospital yesterday, where he had been a patient for three days. A native of Brothers Valley Township in Somerset County, he was born July 28, 1874, and was a son of the late Herman and Susan (Judy) Deist. His wife, Mrs. Minnie (Kroushour) Deist, preceded him in death. Mr. Deist was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Reformed Church, RD Glencoe, where service will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Earl J. Dobbs, pastor, will officiate. The body will be at the residence until Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Deist was a member of the Knights of Malta, here. Surviving are the following children: William C. Deist, RD Glencoe; Mrs. John Poorbaugh, Mrs. Allen Schrader, both of Corriganville; Charles H. Deist, RD 2, Meyersdale; Mrs. Raymond U. Folk, here; Raymond H. Deist, Bedford; Albert Deist, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Beegle, Berlin; Mrs. James McDowell, Steubenville, Ohio; 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 9, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEIST, Dennis B.

MEYERSDALE — Dennis B. Deist, 69, RD 4, Meyersdale, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Berlin, Pa., he was a son of the late Conrad and Emma (Birch) Diest. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mayme (Baughman) Deist; two sons, Cloyd D. Deist, Meyersdale, Clyde Deist, Frostburg; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Ackerman and Mrs. Clara Baughman, both of Meyersdale; Mrs. Sue Purcall, Brownsville, Pa.; and Mrs. Ora Sarver, McKeesport; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Price Funeral Home after 11 a.m. today. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Douglas Schouff officiating. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, February 22, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEIST, Frank W.

MEYERSDALE, Dec 13 — Frank W. Deist, 89, (?) died Sunday at his home at Glade City after an attended illness. A son of the late William and Dora Yahner Deist, he leaves flve children, Mrs. Bessie Pritts and Margaret at home, Mrs. John Augustine of Meyersdale, Walter of Waynesboro, Ohio, and Louis of Meyersdale, and 10 grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 13, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

DEIST, Frank W.

Meyersdale, Pa., Dec. 13—Services were conducted this afternoon at the home, Glade City, for Frank W. Deist, 69, (?) who died Sunday night following an extended illness. The Rev. Kenneth Ashman, pastor of Main Street Brethren church, officiated, and burial followed In Union cemetery. Mr. Deist was a native of Northampton Township and a son of the late William and Dora (Yahner) Deist. His wife died 14 months ago. He is survived by five children: Mrs. Bessie Pritts and Margaret Deist, both at home; Mrs. John Augustine, Meyersdale; Walter Deist, Waynesboro, Ohio; Louis Deist, this place, and 10 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 13, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEIST, Herman

MEYERSDALE, May 1—Word was received here Sunday of the death, of Herman Deist, which occurred at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry Kraushouer near Glencoe. Mr. Deist was well known here where he resided for a number of years, but since the death of his wife a few years ago he had made his home with his children. Mrs. John Landis and Mrs. Annie Hady ot Meyersdale are daughters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 1, 1922
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEIST, Lee

MEYERSDALE. Nov. 19.—The funeral service for Pfc. Lee Deist, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Deist of Meyersdale, R. D. 3, killed near Santa Mane, Italy, November 21, 1943, will be held at 2 P. M. Sunday at Mt. Zion Reformed Church with Rev. F. D. Witmer officiating. Burial will be made in t. Lebanon Cemetery. He leaves his parents and seven brothers and sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 19, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DEIST, Mrs. Mayme L. Baughman

MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Mayme L. Deist, 69, of RD 4, Meyersdale, died yesterday here at the home of her son, Cloyd Deist. Born near Meyersdale, Mrs. Deist was a daughter of the late Levi and Mary (Arnold) Baughman and was the widow of Dennis Deist. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are one other son, Clyde Deist, Frostburg; four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. The body will be at the Price-Miller Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Eric Mansfield. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

DEIST, Orrie

Orrie (Red) Deitz, of 430 North Mechanic Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he was admitted Monday. Born in Howard, Pa., he was the son of the late George and Anna Dietz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude (Emerick) Dietz. He was a retired deisel engineer. Surviving are one son, Calvin Dietz, Shelby, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Eileen Mowery, Ellerslie; Mrs. Marie Hosselrode, Baltimore, and Mrs. Waneda Hartge, Shelby, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. The body is in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p. m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 12, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 


DELBROOK, Frank

Frank Delbrook, 56, Corriganville, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad boilermaker, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital, where he was admitted March 19. He was a native of Wellersburg, Pa., and a son of the late Henry and Catherine (Everline) Delbrook. He was employed by the B. & O. for 20 years. Mr. Delbrook was an elder in St. John's Reformed Church. Corriganville, and a member of the Woodmen of the World, Camp No. 4. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Gertrude (Witt) Delbrook; four children, Calvin Delbrook, and Mrs. Rumsey Markwood, Corriganville, and Clinton Delbrook and Miss Bertha Delbrook, at home; brother, Harry H. Delbrook, Mt. Savage; three sisters, Mrs. James Lepley, Wellersburg; Mrs. Mary Hosselrode, Glencoe, Pa., and Miss Martha Delbrook, Cumberland, and one granddaughter.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 27, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

DELBROOK, Miss Lucinda

MEYERSDALE, Jan. 2 - Miss Lucinda Delbrook, about 80, a native of Wellersburg, died Sunday at the Kiser Nursing Home at Mt. Lake Park, Md. She was an aunt of Mrs. Elizabeth Logsdon and Mrs. Harry Kemp of Confluence, George Schurg of Frostburg, Md., and Elmer Schrug of Meiercroft.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 2, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DeLOZIER, George G.

George G. DeLozier, 69 years old, a retired merchant of Glencoe, died at 6 o'clock Thursday morning after a three-year illness of complications of diseases. Born in Salisbury, he had resided for 35 years at Glencoe, retiring 15 years ago. His wife, Emma Petra DeLozier, preceded him in death on November 21, 1945. He is survived by seven children as follows: Frederick W. DeLozier of South Connellsville, Mrs. D. A. Smith of Boswell, Mrs. J. W. Hartman of Glencoe, George A. DeLozier of South Connellsville, Walter G. DeLozier of Cumberland, Mrs. James A. Ludy of Berlin and Arthur A. DeLozier of Hyndman. Two sisters, Mrs. Ada Schrock of Johnstown and Grace DeLozier of Portsmouth and one brother, W. A. DeLozier of Windber also survive. He was a member of the Loyal Order ol the Moose and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The body was removed to the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hartman at Glencoe, where the funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery at Glencoe, R. D.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 31, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DENEEN, Elmer Louis

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Elmer Louis Deneen, 57, died this morning in Bedford County Memorial Hospital, Bedford. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of John and Ellen (Emerick) Fetters. Surviving, besides his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Rosa (Kirchner) Deneen: a son, John L. Deneen, of RD 1; four stepsons, Cecil and James Wahl, both of Cairnbrook; Raymond Wahl of Wellersburg; two stepdaughters, Viola Deneen, RD I, Hooversville; and Mrs. Dorothy Willison, of RD I; four brothers, Raymond Deneen, RD 1, Hooversville; Melvin and Clyde Deneen, both of Cairnbrook, and Walter Deneen, Hyndman; three sisters, Mrs. Nina Golden, Hyndman; Mrs. Ada Emerick, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Stella Campbell, RD 1, Buffalo Mills, and 19 grandchildren. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m.; interment Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DENEEN, Mrs. Ellen Emerick

HYNDMAN — Mrs. Ellen Deneen, 96, died yesterday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital here she had been a patient one day. Born in Londonderry Township, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Anna (Shroyer) Emerick and was the widow of Johnson Deneen. Mrs. Deneen was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, Melvin and Clyde, both of Cairnbrook, and Raymond and Ivan Deneen, both of RD 1, Hooversville; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Emerick, South Mountain; Mrs. Stella Campbell, RD 1, and Mrs. Nina Golden; 41 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Fural Home. Services will be conducted there Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev. John Weaver and Rev. Glenn R. Shewbridge. Burial will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 3, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

DENEEN, Johnson Elwood

Hyndman - Johnson Elwood Deneen, 93, died yesterday at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born in Warfordsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Crawford) Deneen. He was a retired coal miner and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Ellen Barbara (Emerick) Deneen - they were married in 1895 (sic, 1897) - three daughters, Mrs. Ada Emerick, South Mountain, Mrs. Fred Campbell, Buffalo Mills, and Mrs. Nina Golden, Hyndman; four sons, Melvin Deneen and Clyde Deneen, both of Cairnbrook; Raymond Deneen and Ivan Deneen, both of Hooversville; 36 grandchildren, 99 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Monday in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, September 14, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DENEEN, Joseph G.

Joseph G. Deneen, 41, of RD 2, Lake Gordon Road, died Tuesday at his residence. Born January 26, 1935 in Hancock, he was the son of Albertha (Zais) Barnett, this city; and the late Clarence Deneen. Mr. Deneen was employed as a construction worker and tractor-trailer driver. He attended First United Methodist Church and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 37, and a Marine Veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his widow, Barbara (Shaner) Deneen; two sons, Brandon J. Deneen and Darras D. Deneen, both at home; one daughter, Mrs. Delite Schnably, city; one sister, Mrs. Nelda Andrews, city. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1 p.m., with Rev. Donald Shearer officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ray Nixon, David Tabler, Donald Twigg, Patrick Murphy, Gordon Andrews and Charles Andrews. Local American Legion and VFW Post will accord military honors at graveside.
The Cumberland News, October 14, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DENEEN, Joseph

Saturday, February 9, Joseph Deneen, a highly respected and aged citizen of Londonderry township, residing about two miles west of Hyndman, died at the age of 70 years. He has been an active member of the United Evangelical church for many years and was a man whose word was as good as his bond. Mr. Deneen served over three years during the Civil War. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Joseph Forebeck, Mrs. Samuel Keyser, Mrs. Andrew Mayer and Samuel Deneen, of Hoblitzell; Mrs. Benjamin Day of Meyersdale, Howard of Fulton county; Mrs. Charles Baker of Rockwood, Mrs. Joseph Divilbiss, Mrs. William Hoffman and two sons, Thomas and Jonas, who reside in Hyndman, and Miss Maggie at home. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the United Evangelical church, of which the deceased has been a member, Rev. D. T. Hershberger, his pastor, officiating. Interment was made in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Bedford Gazette, February 15, 1907
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

DENEEN, Leonard

Hyndman, Pa., July 29 — Leonard Deneen, 15, died Saturday after having been bedfast since last September. Surviving are his parents, Walter and Esther Baer Deneen; five brothers. Walter, Leroy, Bruce, Richard and Robert Deneen, Hyndman, and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Myers, Meyersdale, Pa., and Lois and Violet Deneen, Hyndman.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

DENEEN, Samuel

HYNDMAN — Samuel Deneen, 82, of RD 1, Hyndman died yesterday at his home. Born in Fulton County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Crawford) Deneen. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah (Emerick) Deneen. He was a retired brickyard employe and a member of Hyndman Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are his wife, Thelma (Bowers) Deneen; two step-children, Mrs. Elmer Harden, here, and Francis Knotts, Sacramento, Calif.; and a brother, Johnson Deneen, here. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Wednesday; interment, Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 24, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

DENNISON, Mrs. Virgie Fichtner

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Virgie (Fichtner) Dennison, 83, of 28 Frost Avenue, died this morning at Miners Hospital. She was the widow of Melville Dennison. There are no children. She has one sister, Mrs. Cal Mauck, Meyersdale, Pa., and one brother, Jonathan Lincoln Fichtner, Palo Alto, and a number of nieces and great-nieces.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 5, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

DERRY, Joseph L.

MEYERSDALE — Joseph L. Derry, 61, died yesterday at his home. A native of Meyersdale, he was a son.of the late Raymond and Mary (Livengood) Derry. Mr. Derry retired as a school teacher in 1974. He had taught music at the Boswell School, and at Beall and Valley High Schools, Cresaptown and Braddock Junior High Schools in Maryland. He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Meyersdale Rotary Club. A number of cousins survive. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at SS. Phillip and James Catholic Church. Interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 31, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

D'ESTE, Mrs. Gertrude Darrah

MEYERSDALE, JULY 28 - News of the sudden death of Mrs. Roland D'Este was received here Sunday afternoon by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Darrah, who left immediately for Akron, Ohio, where it occurred. Mrs. D'Este who, before her marriage was Miss Gertrude Darrah, and was a registered nurse, was employed by the Goodyear Company and was on her way to work driving alone when her car was struck by a locomotive as she was crossing the railroad track, and she was killed instantly. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, who has been here for several months on account of not having work in Akron, and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Frances Dull, Misses Rita, Mercedes and Mary Darrah and James and Charles Darrah all at home.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 28, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

Mrs. Rella (Aurelia) Crowe DeVore

DeVORE, Mrs. Aurelia Crowe

ECKHART — Mrs. Rella DeVore, 80, widow of Johnson DeVore, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Wolfe.
She was a member of First Methodist Church.
Besides Mrs. Wolfe, she is survived by four other daughters and five sons:
Mrs. Edna Plummer, Mrs. Ora Tomlinson, Mrs. Deliliah Plummer, Mrs. Mildred Taylor, Roy and Victor DeVore, all of Frostburg; Johnson DeVore, Eckhart; Dewey DeVore of Hoffman, and Leonard DeVore, Detroit. A sister, Mrs. Molly Hawkins, Akron; 31 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren also survive.
The body will be at the Wolfe residence.
May 29 1951 Cumberland Evening Times

 

 

 

Johnson Collins DeVore

DeVORE, Johnson Collins

Frostburg, Feb. 20 - Johnson C. Devore, 75, retired coal miner, died at 9 p.m., yesterday, at his home in Grahamtown, after an illness of two months.  He was a member of First Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Orella[sic] Crowe, and eleven children, Mrs. Edith Crowe, Detmold; Mrs. Ernest Plummer, Mrs. Emery Plummer, Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs. John Tomlinson, Dewey, Leonard and Victor Devore, Grahamtown, and Roy and Johnson Devore and Mrs. John Wolfe, Frostburg.  He was a brother of Ellsworth Devore, Mystic, Iowa; Frank Devore, Terra Alta, and Mrs. Lucy Devore, Mt. Savage.  He had thirty-three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Feb. 20, 1941 Cumberland Evening Times

 

 

 

DeVORE, Mrs. Rachel Jane Clites

Hyndman, Pa., Sept. 15 - Mrs. Rachel Jane Devore, 78, wife of Thomas Devore, died at her home yesterday near Hyndman. She had been ill about six months. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clites. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Lowery, Ellerslie; Mrs. Walter Lowery, Hyndman, and Mrs. George Speelman, Ellerslie, and one son, Harvey Devore, Hyndman, 32 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Devore was a life-long member of the Evangelical church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 15, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

 


DeVORE, Robert

Robert DeVore died on November 23 at Hyndman, aged 69 years. He was highly respected and had been a resident of that place for many years. Deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. and also of the United Evangelical Church. Mr. Devore was twice married and leaves a widow and the following children: William of Pittsburg, Jesse, Mrs. Martha Roush and Mrs. Florence Rice of Cumberland; Mrs. Grace Smith of Meyersdale; Gertrude and Albert, at home. A number of sisters and a brother also survive: Mrs. Caroline Kennell, Mrs. Sara Sturtz, Mrs. Mary Cook, Mrs. Amanda Shaffer, Mrs. Anna Raley, and Mrs. Laura Mason, all of Hyndman; Mrs. Charity Penrose of Philadelphia; and William of Fairhope. The funeral was held in the Evangelical Church at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday, Rev. J. H. Wise conducting the services. Interment at Hyndman.
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pennsylvania, Friday, December 4, 1908
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

DeVORE, William Charles

HYNDMAN — William Charles (Mervin) DeVore, 56, died at his home here this morning. He was born June 21, 1902, a son of William P. DeVore, of here, and the late Mrs. Lena (Bowers) DeVore. Mr. DeVore was employed as an engineer for the Ballimore and Ohio Railroad Company and was a member of Hyndman Lodge 589, AF&AM. Besides his father, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen (Bruck) DeVore; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Pensyl, of here and Mrs. Ruth Miller, Hagerstown; a son Robert Raymond DeVore, serving with the Air Force; three brothers, Carl DeVore, Hagerstown; Robert DeVore, Cumberland, and Raymond DeVore, Hyndman; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Holler and Mrs. Catherine Holler, both of here; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where services will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p. m. by Rev. C. H. Ream and Rev. C. E. Miller. Interment will be in Madley, Pa.) Cemetery. Members of the Masonic Lodge will conduct a service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Firemen and engineers of the B & O will serve as pallbearers.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 27, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

 

 

DeVORE, William P.

HYNDMAN - William P. Devore, 86, of here, died Saturday night in RD 1, Buffalo Mills. He had been in ill health several weeks. A native of Hyndman, he was a son of the late Greenberry and Drusilla (Carpenter) Devore. His wife, Lena (Bowen) Devore, died in 1953. Mr. Devore was a member of Hyndman Evangelical United Brethren Church. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Nellie Holler, Mrs. Catherine Holler and Raymond Devore, all of here; Albert Devore, Cumberland, and Carl Devore, Hagerstown; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday. Burial will be in Madley Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 4, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

 

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