KEARNEY, Rose ELK GARDEN NEWS - Died at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore Md, April 28, 1911, Rose Kearney, wife of Edward Kearney, of Elk Garden, aged about 56 years. The interment was at Westernport, May 1. Keyser Tribune, May 12, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010   KEATING, Bernard Death of Bernard Keating. Bernard Keating, an old and well-esteemed resident of Lonaconing died at Coney Crossing, Sunday. Mr. Keating was a native of County Armagh, Ireland, and was about 75 years of age. He came to this country with his wife and four children in 1870 and settled in Lonaconing where he worked about the mines for many years. He is survived by his wife and eight child......(there are several lines missing in the newspaper) Lonaconing: Bernard of Frostburg; James of Midland; Mrs. Patrick Woods of Midland; Mrs. George Nichols of Lonaconing and Miss Catherine Keating who resides at home. Deceased has been in poor health for several years. The funeral took place today at 10 o'clock. There was a requiem mass at St. Mary's church and interment was made in St Mary's cemetery. Andrew Speir was funeral director. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - February 4, 1908 - pg 2, col 3 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 24, 2010     KEATING, BERNARD F.   Bernard F. Keating -Aged 44, died Friday, September 11, 1953, in the Uniontown Hospital at 10:25 a m. Born in Midland, Md, April 25, 1909, he was the son of Mrs. Catherine Cavanaugh Keating the late James P Keating of New Salem. He had resided in the New Salem vicinity for the past thirty-three years where he was well known. He was a member of St Procopius R C Church and was formerly employed by the Hagan ? Co. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, James and Joseph, New Salem; John, Cleveland, Ohio. Friends are being received in the C B Dearth Sons Funeral Home, New Salem, until Monday morning at 8:30. Requiem High Mass will be intoned at 9 o'clock in St Procopius R C Church with Rev Fr J J Skrak (?) as celebrant. Interment will be in St Joseph's Cemetery, Connellsville. Evening Standard; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - September 12, 1953 - pg 6, col 1 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010     KEATING, Catherine Cavanaugh KEATING, CATHERINE CAVANAUGH - 86 years, of New Salem, died Sunday evening August 2, 1970 at 8 P.M. in the Spear Nursing Home, Markleysburg. A well known resident of the New Salem area for the past fifty years, she was born May 4, 1886 in Midland, Md., the daughter of James and Mary Atkinson Cavanaugh. Her husband, James Keating, preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of St. Procopius R.C. Church of New Salem, the Ancient Order of Hiberians Division 4 of New Salem, and the Catholic Daughters of America Court 505 of Uniontown. Surviving are three sons, James and Joseph, both of Newboro, and John of East Lake, Ohio; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Julia Potter of Uniontown. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Bernard in 1953 and a brother, James Cavanaugh in January 1970. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, new Salem after 7 P. M. and until 9 A. M. Wednesday when a prayer service will be held, followed by requiem High Mass at 9:30 A.M. at St Procopius R.C. Church with the Rev. Fr John H Burke as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Connellsville. The Parish Rosary will include the Division 4 of the Ancient Order of Hiberians and the C.D. of A. Court 505 will be recited Tuesday at 7: 30 P.M. Morning Herald Newspaper; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; August 3, 1970, pg 21, col 7 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010     KEATING, Mrs. Hazel Stark MRS. CHARLES KEATING FROSTBURG—Mrs. Hazel (Stark) Keating, 36, wife of Charles Keatng, 33 Uhl Street, died yesterday morning in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, following a long illness. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. Mrs. Keating was the daughter of Joseph Stark, of Grahamtown. Besides her husband and father, she is survived by a son, Michael Keating, at home; and an aunt, Mrs. Nellie Tippen, with whom she had resided since an infant. Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, April 6, 1952 - pg 39, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted July 7, 2010     KEATING, James P. James P Keating, 57, a well known resident of New Salem, died at 2 o'clock this morning, Thursday, September 24, 1936, in his home following an illness of complications. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn Keating, four sons; Bernard, James, Jr., John and Joseph Keating, all at home, three sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Patrick Woods, Midland, MD; Mrs. George Nickles, Fairmont, W. Va; Miss Kathryn Keating, Lonaconing, MD, Bernard Keating, Frostburg, MD and Thomas Keating Lonaconing. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Morning Herald Newspaper; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; September 24, 25, 26, 1936 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010 KEATING, James P. KEATING SERVICES - Brief services in the home at 8:30 Saturday morning is to be followed by requiem mass at 9 o'clock for James P Keating in St Procopius R C church. The parish priest, Rev Fr J J Skrak will officiate. Burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery, Connellsville. Pallbearers will be chosen from the Catholic Order of Foresters of which Mr Keating was a member. The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - September 25, 1926 - pg 10, col 3 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010     KEATING, John Frostburg - John Keating, 66, of 5009 Bellville Avenue, Baltimore, died Saturday at his home. He had been in ill health. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late John W. and Mary Ella Winner Keating. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth Pope Keating, formerly of Garrett County; five sons, John Keating, with the Air Force; Dennis, Terrance, Joseph and Michael Keating, all of Baltimore; five daughters, Sister Mary Patricia, Washingon; Sister Joan, Emmitsburg; Mrs. Kathryn Serrio, Mrs. Sarah Ann Byrnes and Mrs. Mary Lynn Cooper, all of Baltimore; five brothers, Charles, Thomas P., Leo F., and Joseph Keating, here, and James Keating, Beans Cove, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Delores Wolfe, Mrs. Agnes Knepper, Chambersburg, Pa.; Ms. Ursala Reburn, Olney; Mrs. Julia Clites, Baltimore; Mrs. Mary Amann, LaVale; and 11 grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Baltimore, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery there. The Cumberland News, November 2, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 6, 2009   KEATING, Mrs. Julia Hyland Death of Mrs. Keating. Many expressions of sorrow and sympathy were heard upon receipt of the intelligence of the death of Mrs. Keating, better known as "Grandma" Keating, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Cunningham. Thursday eveninq from old age and general debility. The deceased was a lifelong member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was one of its most respected members. The funeral took place this morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic Church on Main street. Rev. S.J. Clark conducted the services and celebrated mass, speaking in a touching mannerr of the affliction of the deceased in recent years nnd the true christian fortititude with which she bore the same.  the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband who died many years ago, in the Catholic cemetery, the funeral being largely attended. The deceased is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mr. John Keating, Mrs. John Cunningham[sic Counihan], and Mrs. William Cronin, all of this place; Mr. Thomas Keating, of Newport News, Va.; and Miss Agnes, who went to be a Sister of Charity in New York. Cumberland Evening Times, August 26, 1907     KEATING, Mrs. Margaret Funeral of Mrs. Keating. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Keating, who died on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock at her home near Click's Crossing, was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock. High mass was celebrated at St. Mary's' Church by Rev. Father J, P. Nolan, pastor of the church, and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The grandchildren of Mrs. Keating served as pallbearers and flower carriers as follows: Pallbearers, Terrance Woods, Bernard Woods, Thos. Woods, James Langham, John, Bernard and Wm. Keating; flower carriers, Messrs, James Woods, James Keating, Alex Woods, Arthur Keating, James Nichols and Charles Keating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pillashody, of Pittsburg, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Uniontown, Pa. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 8, 1913 - pg 2, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 24, 2010     KEATING, Miss Mary Louise Mary Louise Keating, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Keating of New Salem, died Monday, February 17, 1930 at 9:30 pm. Besides her parents, she is survived by the following brothers at home: Bernard, John, Joseph and James Jr. The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - February 18, 1930 - pg 11, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010   KEE, James W. James W. Kee, who was a lieutenant of the Franklin Guards in the Confederate army is dead near Franklin, W. Va., aged 79. He was the youngest son of James B. Kee, who represented Pendleton county in the General Assembly of Va. during the sessions of 1850 to 1860. Keyser Tribune, November 10, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KEEFER, JACOB OAKLAND - Jacob Keefer, 88, of RD 1, Oakland, died at his home yesterday afternoon. He was a retired coal miner, born near Oakland, Oct. 11, 1877, a son of the late Peter and Mary Keefer. His wife, Nettie (Friend) Keefer, preceded him in death. Surviving are five daughters, Miss Blanche Keefer and Mrs. Iva Wilt, at home; Mrs. Hazel Sines and Mrs. Bessie Warnick, RD1 Oakland; and Mrs. Grace Savage, here; three sons, George Keefer, Star Route, Oakland; Getty Keefer, Kingwood, W. Va.; and Clarence Keefer, at home. He also leaves 41 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Gail Hixon. Interment will be in the family cemetery near Oakland. Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 19, 1966; page 18. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)     KEEFER, Simon W. MEYERSDALE - Simon W. Keefer, 85, a lifelong resident of this community, died at Berlin. He was born at Meyersdale, R. D. 2, a son of the late Zachariah and Lydia Ackerman Keefer. His wife, Effie Bittner, preceded him in death. He leaves two sons, Albert E. of Meyersdale, R D. 2, and Dalton E. of South Connellsville; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Romesburg of Champion, and Mrs Mabel Brant of Meyersdale, R. D. 2; 29 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Herman of Akron, Ohio. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 20, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 6, 2009     KEIDEL, Mrs. Anna E. Meyersdale, Sept 4 - The funeral of Mrs. Anna Keidel which was held yesterday afternoon, was very largely attended.  German services were conducted at her late home and after the burial, English services were held in Amity Reformed Church.  Many out of town relatives and friends attended the obsequities. Monday, 4 September 1916, The Daily Courier (Connellsville, PA) Posted June 20, 2010     KEIDEL, Caroline Finzel A number of people from Finzel attended the funeral of Mrs. Caroline Keidel at Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Mrs. Keidel's maiden name was Caroline Finzel. She was the last one of the Finzel family that came from Germany before the Civil War. Her brother, Harry Finzel was buried 18 months ago. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 12, 1930 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 1, 2009     KEIDEL, Charles Berlin, Pa., Sept. 25 - Charles Keidel, 57, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track foreman and a well-known Northampton Township farmer, died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient since September 3. He was a son of Conrad and Caroline (Finzel) Keidel. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie (Poorbaugh) Keidel, and three children - Robert Keidel, Washington, D. C.; Alice Fae and Elizabeth Gene Keidel, both at home. Mr. Keidel was a brother of Henry Keidel, Confluence; Mrs. Harry Werner, Greenville Township; Mrs. John Opperman, Berlin RD 4; and Mrs. Jonah Dively, Holsopple. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon in Mt. Lebanon Reformed Church by Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 25, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 1, 2009     KEIM, Mrs. Anna Arnold [also posted as KIEM] Mrs. Silas Keim, widow, one of the most highly respected women of Salisbury, Somerset Co., Pa, who died Sat afternoon after a prolonged illness was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Salisbury Monday afternoon.  She was aged about 75 years, a Virginian by birth, and the widow of Elder Silas Keim, a leading minister of the Church of the Brethren, who died more than 30 years ago.  She is survived by one daughter, Miss Cora Keim, at home and seven sons, Elder Howard H. Keim, of Newburg, Oregon, was at the bedside of his mother when death came; Dr. Peter Keim, of Elk Garden, W Va ; Prof. N. George  Keim, for many years identified with the public schools of Cumberland, Md., as a a teacher and later private tutor to Sen Stephen Elkins’ children, Elkins W Va; Jonas Richard and Albert Keim.  The funeral services were conducted by Elder E. J. Egan, pastor of the Salisburg Church of the Brethren, assisted by a local minister.  Many friends of the family from a distance were present at the funeral.  She was a sister of the late George Arnold, of near Burlington. Keyser Tribune, August 2, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010     KEIM, Clarence Clarence Keim, 67, died in the Lewistown Hospital, June 20. He was the son of Jeremiah and Margaret (Livengood) Keim, who lived on a large farm now occupied by Harry Keim near West Salisbury. He married Ada Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Miller of Summit Mills. His wife, four children and four grandchildren and the above mentioned brother, Harry, survive. The children are Margaret, wife of William Kitting, Lewistown; Mary, wife of George Bailor, Baltimore; Grace, wife of Gray Creigton, Lewisburg, and Jerry of Harrisburg. The body of Mr. Keim was interred in a Lewistown cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, July 21, 1949 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 6, 2009     KEIM, Mrs. Edna M. Bodes Salisbury - Mrs. Edna M. Keim, 66, widow of George Keim, Sr., West Salisbury, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of burns suffered when her clothing caught fire on March 1. Mrs. Keim had operated the Keim Sugar Camp since the death of her husband several years ago. She was a native of Elk Lick Township, a daughter of the late Milton and Laura (Sipple) Bodes. A member of St. John's United Church of Christ, she was also a member of Fifth Society of Farm Women and the Pennsylvania-Somerset Maple Producers Association and the National Maple Sugar Producers Association. Surviving are two sons, George D. and Bernard M. Keim, West Salisbury; three daughters, Mrs. Fern K. Tedrow, Salisbury; Mrs. Violet M. Hersh, West Salisbury; and Mrs. Sarah K. Smith, Indiana, Pa.; four brothers, Ray E., Earl R., Harry M. and George E. Bodes; two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Harris and Mrs. Ruth Bowser, West Salisbury; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home and will be taken Monday at 10 a.m. to St. John's United Church of Christ for a service at 11 a.m. Rev. Ernest M. Rumbaugh will officiate and burial will be in the Salisbury IOOF Cemetery. The Cumberland News, March 30, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEIM, George, Sr. SALISBURY, PA. - George Keim Sr., 69, who served eight times as Maple King, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital a few hours after he became ill at his home in West Salisbury. He was a native of Elk Lick Township, and a son of the late David H. Keim and Salome Engle Keim. A well known farmer and the biggest maple sugar producer in this area, Mr. Keim was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, a veteran of World War I, president of the area Maple Sugar Producers Association, vice president of the state and director of the national maple sugar association. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Bodes Keim; two sons, George Keim, Jr. and Bernard M. Keim, West Salisbury; three daughters, Mrs. Fern Kedrow, Salisbury: Mrs. Violet M. Hersh, West Salisbury, and Mrs. Sarah R. Smith, Indiana, Pa.; two brothers, Frank Keim, Johnstown, Pa., and Ernest Keim, Salisbury; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Spear and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, both of Meyersdale, eight grandchildren and three great granchildren. A service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ. Rev. Warren E. Bates and Rev. Paul Westcoat will officiate and burial will be in Salisbury IOOFCemetery. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home here, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. The Cumberland News, April 4, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 6, 2009     KEIM, Mrs. Henrietta Hess SALISBURY, Pa. - Mrs. Henrietta H. Keim, 44, wife of George D. Keim, West Salisbury, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born at Champion, she was a daughter of the late William and Lelia (Kalp) Hess. Mrs. Keim was assistant postmaster at West Salisbury Post Office and was pastorate secretary for the Wilhelm Charge. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and the Women's Guild and Altar Guild of the church. Also surviving are a brother, Gilbert Hess, Milcroft, and two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Springer, Ligonier, and Mrs. Wilma Snyder, Champion. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 8 to 9:30 p. m., tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9:30 p. m and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday at 8:30 p.m. by Rev. Harden. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 6, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEIR, John Jr. KIER 09 Apr 1894 Mr. John Kier Jr was buried alive at a cave-in at the Bowery Mines near Frostburg on Saturday (7 Apr) about 4:45. Bowery Mines takes its name from the defunct Bowery furnace that stands nearby about one and 3/4 miles from Frostburg, near the old Midlothian Mines.  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)  Last Edition CUMBERLAND, MD MONDAY April 8, 1894 A Cave-in at Bowery Mines, Near Frostburg, Attended with Fatal Results JOHN KEER[sic], JR. BURIED ALIVE. Hundreds of Willing Miners Have Been Working Day and Night Since Saturday to Recover the Body-Sad Ending to a Week's Work. Shortly after the Times had gone to press Saturday evening a message was received from Frostburg that a cave-in had occurred at Bowery mines, near that city, resulting in the death of John Keer, Jr., und the probable entombing of two others, and that the body of Keer was still buried under tons of debris. The information was promptly announced upon the Times bulletin. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining reliable information of the accident, a Times representative yesterday visited the scene of the calamity where the following detailed account was obtained: About 4:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon Peter Knieriem, Conrad Knieriem, George Knieriem, Jas. Wade, Enoch Wade, John K Wade, Walter Wade, John Keer, Sr., Robert Keer and John Keer, Jr., were engaged in room No. 15, located about five hundred feet from the mouth of the slope at what is called the First Lift to the left, in taking out a pillar of coal. A driver had just brought up a car to the room, which four men began to fill when the props began to crack. One of the men said, "Listen!'' All hands stopped work and listened. John Keer, Jr., who little knew that his death was soon to occur, in an awful manner remarked: "She's not going to come down yet!" The men, partly satisfied that this was so, started to work again. But a few moments elapsed when suddenly there was a loud report and cracking timbers. To the experienced miners, that was warning enough. They dropped their tools and ran for their lives, all escaping with the exception of John Keer, Jr., and he now lies buried beneath tons upon tons of surface earth. The men who escaped came out of the mines and immediately notified Mr. Robt. S. Harvey, the mine boss, of the accident, stating that they believed that Keer was buried under the fill. At once Mr. Harvey had a large body of his men put to work in the interior of the mine, attempting to reach the body of their unfortunate fellow workman, precaution being taken to re-timber the place so as to make it safe for the men to work there. All Night Saturday The work was continued without abatement, with a change of men at intervals of a few minutes. At six o'clock yesterday morning, a new shift of men was put on, and this in turn was replaced by another shift last night. From seventy-five to 100 men are kept constantly at work. At first the work was done entirely from the inside of the mine but owing to the peculiar character of the fall it was determined to abandon to some extent the interior operation and do the work of removing the mass of earth from the outside. To facilitate this, men were kept busy yesterday and late last night preparing the surface in close proximity to the sunken portion of the ground for the placing there this morning of a stationary engine to be used in drawing the earth and other debris from the cavity. To do this, Mr. Harvey stated, it would be necessary to make an open cut, in which will be constructed an incline plane at an angle of 30 degrees, over which cars will be drawn filled with earth, and thus will continue the work until the body of John Keer is found and all obstructions at this point to the operations of the mine removed. Owing to the tremendous amount of work to be done, it is thought that the body of the poor miner cannot be reached until Thursday, if indeed then. Sunday at the Mines This being the first accident of the kind that has ever occurred in this region attended by a fatality, it brought yesterday to the scene of the accident hundreds of people from Frostburg and neighboring mining towns. During the entire day streams of people came and went afoot, horseback and in all kinds of vehicles, men, women and children. The scenes about the mine, while deeply impressive, were not as thrilling as those about the famous Hill Farm mine, at Dunbar, Pa., in 1890, where some thirty miners were buried far down in the earth, yet the horror of the novelty of the incident was sufficient to make it memorable to the last degree. Sympathy for the heart broken widow and fatherless children of the poor young miner, whose mangled body lies somewhere buried beneath, filled the hearts of those who stood around that gaping wound in mother earth. But sympathy alone was not the only visible signs that something out of the usual had occurred. Strong, sturdy men, with determination depicted on their countenances, were there working with willing hearts and hands to recover their lost companion. Superintendent Armstrong was there directing and advising. Supervisor Harvey was there, helping and encouraging his men. So indefatiguable has he been in his work of duty and affection that he has neither slept nor been to his home since the accident. In every humble home in that little village there was deep and sincere sorrow, for no wife knew how soon she too would mourn the loss of her husband nor how soon her children too would be fatherless. But who can describe the feelings of the crushed wife and her three infant children in the home of their protector and provider whose dead body lie but a abort distance from them deep down in the earth, mangled upon the spot where he was seeking for them support and comfort. Cause of the Accident The Times representative heard many theories advanced by miners as to the cause of the accident, but none of them attached any blame to the company or to the miners 'working at the fatal spot. There was a general concurrence in the opinion that it was one of those accidents which it was impossible to foresee or provide against. The men working at the pillar did not expect to get it down before today and therefore only observed the usual precautions. It was a premature fall and there conjecture ends. There were about thirty feet of surface covering at the spot, which was well supported with props, so that there was no danger apprehended. The fall, however, was clear through, as the reporter was able to see daylight from the inside of the mine at the place of the accident. Bowery mines takes its name from the defunct Bowery furnace that stands nearby, and is about one mile and three quarters from Frostburg, near the old Midlothian mine. The first shipment of coal from Bowery was upon January 14, 1869. It belongs to the Borden Mining company and is under the supervision of their competent superintendent, Mr. Davidson Armstrong, and his efficient mine boss, Mr Robert S. Harvey. It is operated on the slope and cable system, and is one of the best managed and equipped mines in the region, and this is its first serious accident. The farthest distance to any work is 5600 feet from the mouth of the slope and its daily output compares favorably with that of other mines. A telephone message from Frostburg at 3 o'clock this afternoon states that there are no new developments at Bowery Mines. KEIR 20 Apr 1894 The body of John Keir Jr. was located yesterday at 4:30 in the Bowery Mines, found by William Crowe under the direction of mine boss, Mr. Robert Scott. He leaves a wife and 3 children and was 33 years of age, born in Neumiles, Ayershire, Scotland on Mar 20, 1861 and came to America in 1870. The funeral is from the home with Rev. Brett officiating and interment in Allegany Cemetery.  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEIRS, Miss Anna Frostburg - Miss Anna Keirs, 83, of here, died this morning at Western Maryland Hospital, Hagerstown, where she had been a patient since May 22. A native of Midlothian, she was a daughter of the late John and Janet (Morton) Keirs. Miss Keirs was a member of the First Methodist Church and the WSCS of the church. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. The body will be brought to the Durst Funeral Home here. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 31, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KEIRS, Mrs. Gertrude (Kallmyer) Frostburg, June 26 - Mrs. Gertrude Keirs, 69, widow of Robert Keirs, former residents, died yesterday morning at her home, 412 Albert Street, Turtle Creek, Pa. She was a native of Hoffman and a daughter of the late August and Eliza Kallmyer. Following her marriage, Mrs. Keirs resided in Turtle Creek for 42 years. She taught school in Allegany county for many years and was a member of Turtle Creek Presbyterian church. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Orville Grimm of Pitcairn, Pa., and Raymond Keirs of Turtle Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Valentine Sides of Frostburg, and Mrs. Cinderella Parker, Wilkinsburg, Pa; two brothers, Elmer Kallmyer of Frostburg, and Victor Kallmyer of Cumberland, and three grandchildren, Gale, Jean and Allan Grimm of Pitcairn. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at the residence with interment at Turtle Creek. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 26, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEIRS, John Mr. John Keirs, of Midlothian, aged 77 years, died yesterday morning, at his home. Mr. Keirs was a native of Reckton county, Ayershire, Scotland. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. The Cumberland Times, October 30, 1912 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Mr. John Kerr[sic] died at his home in Midlothian Tuesday morning, aged 70. He was a native of Scotland. His wife and seven children survive him, vis., Mrs. James Hamilton, Mrs. Edward Arnold, of Frostburg; Mrs. Charles Brode, Mrs. James Chapman, Mrs. John Skidmore, Miss Annie Kerr, of Midlothian; and Robert Kerr, of Indiana. The Evening Times, November 1, 1912 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEIRS, Lawrence D. Washington, Pa. - Lawrence D. "Bud" Keirs, 82, of Washington, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in the Donnell House following a two-month illness. He was born Jan. 20, 1923, in Washington, a son of John "Mose" and Mary Dicks Keirs. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps in the Central Pacific and earned three Bronze service stars. Mr. Keirs was a retired crane operator, having worked at Universal Cyclops for 33 years. He enjoyed country music, woodworking and making ceramics, as well as cooking and sewing. Mr. Keirs was a member of American Legion Post 175 for over 50 years. He was a former member of the Broad St. Baptist Church and Moose Lodge 22. On Dec. 13, 1958, he was married to Naomi L. Garrett Keirs, who survives. Also surviving is a son, David A. Keirs, and a step son, Albert Perts, both of Washington; a step daughter, Sandra Lee Nelson, of Fredericksburg, Va.; a brother, Allan "Bunk" Keirs, of Washington; three grandchildren, Austin Keirs, Raymond Nelson and Kelly Leach. Deceased are a brother, John Keirs; and three sisters, Ruth Martin, Frances Mandich and Margaret Gloady. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the HUMMELL and BARNHILL MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 350 West Chestnut St., Washington, a member of Covered Bridge Independents, where a service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, with John Wright, minister, Church of Christ, officiating. Military Honors will be offered at the funeral home by American Legion Post 175. Private burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Washington Hospital Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandbarnhill.com  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEIRS, Robert Frostburg, July 24 - Word was received here of the death of Robert Keirs, 66, last night. Mr. Keirs, a son of the late John and Janet (Morton) Keirs and a native of Midlothian, died suddenly at his home, 413 Albert street. Turtle Creek, Pa., where he had resided for 40 years. His wife, the former Miss Gertrude Kallmyer, was here, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Valentine Sides, when notified of her husband's death. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Orville Grimm, Pitcairn, a former resident, and one son, Raymond Keirs, Turtle Creek. He was a brother of Mrs. Jesse Brodbeck, Mrs. Agnes Brode, Mrs. Margaret Chapman, Mrs. Mary Arnold, Midlothian; Mrs. Sadie Skidmore, Bowling Green; and Miss Anna Keirs, this city. He had three grandchildren. Mr. Keirs, a retired Westinghouse employee, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Masons, and the Junior Order United American Mechanics, at Turtle Creek. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 24, 1943 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KELBAUGH, DEWEY Dewey Kelbaugh, 14 years old, son of John Kelbaugh, inspector of the B&O freight yard at Brunswick, was drowned in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Knoxville, Md., Fri while bathing. With several companions the lad got into a leaky boat and jumped into the water beyond his depth.  His companions made an effort to save him.  The boat swamped and the youths swam to shore.  Later the body was found on the bottom standing erect. Keyser Tribune, July 12, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010     KELLER, Mrs. Barbara Ann Brode Mrs. Barbara Ann (Brode) Keller, 21, wife of Russell Keller, died suddenly Saturday at their home in Potomac Park Trailer Court. A 1960 graduate of Ursuline Academy, she was employed as a junior clerk at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company the past two years. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by her father, Gerald Brode, 419 Arch Street; a sister, Nancy and two brothers, Kenneth G. and Ronald C. Brode, at home. She was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brode, Greene Street, with whom she had resided prior to her marriage. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a. m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 8 p. m. The Cumberland News, December 30, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KELLER, Mrs. Ella Barbara Getty MEYERSDALE, Mar. 8 — Mrs. Ella Barbara Getty Keller, 85, of Grantsville, Md., daughter of the late Senator William Reed and Margaret Getty and widow of Dr. G. Charles Keller, died Monday at her home. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 9, 1950 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       KELLER, Lloyd Francis Lloyd Francis Keller, 69, Bedrord Road, a retired Kelly Springfield Tire Company purchasing agent, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Saturday. Mr. Keller retired in 1961 after 37 years of service with the local company. He was also a former commissioner of Cumberland Council Boy Scouts of America and the former scoutmaster of Troop 14. A Navy veteran of World War I, he was a member of Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion. He graduated from Allegany High School in 1913 and attended the University of Pittsburgh. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Walter F. and Mary E. (Gerlach) Keller. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M. (Shultz) Keller; a daughter, Mrs. Richard D. Ayers. Dover, Mass.; a son, William F. Keller Little Silver, N.J.; and two grandchildren. The body is at the George 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. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Louis L. Emerick, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church and burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Harry Snowdon, Howard Zarger, Joseph Mello, Woodward Dyche, T. Roscoe Hinds and Victor D. Heisey. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 23, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KELLER, Walter F. Walter F. Keller, 58 years old, died at a hospital near Baltimore early this morning as a result of paralysis and complications. Mr. Keller is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary E. Keller, 210 Schley street, and a son, Lloyd F. Keller. He leaves also one sister, Mrs. Virgil T. Wolford, Bedford street, and a brother, C. Edgar Keller, attorney and deputy of the Federal Court here. Mr. Keller was a bricklayer by trade, but was compelled to give up his occupation some years ago on account of failing health. He was a member of St. Mark's Reform Church, and the Ohr Lodge, No. 131, A.F. and A. Masons - Chosen Friends Lodge No. 34, Independent Order Odd Fellows, and the local bricklayers' union. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller, this city. He visited his home here about two weeks ago and appeared somewhat improved in health. The body is expected here tonight and will be taken to the establishment of John C. Wolford and thence to the home. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Keller home. Rev. Eugene B. Skyles will officiate. Chosen Friends Lodge No. 34 IOOF will have charge. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 30, 1924   (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 25, 2009     KELLEY, Mrs. Mary PIEDMONT - Mrs. Mary Kelly, an aged and respected lady, died at her home here, Monday night, January 15, 1912, aged about 70 years. She leaves one son, who is in the West. The funeral took place from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Keyser Tribune, January 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KELLEY, Patrick Cumberland, January 2--Patrick Kelley, brother of Christopher KELLEY, died at the Mt. Hope Sanitarium, aged 70.  He was an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio in its early days. Mrs. H. C. STEVENS of Johnstown, Pa., and Mrs. Olive KELLEY of Ohio are surviving daughters.  The remains were brought here for interment. The Pittsburgh Press, January 2, 1903, page 7 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted March 7, 2010     KELLY, Charles J. "Charles J. Kelly, 76, died last night at Brooks Hotel where he resided. Born in Bordon Shaft he was a son of the late Peter and Ann Brogan Kelly, and was a retired laborer. Surviving are a brother, Frank Kelly, of Frostburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Dailey, Westernport, and Mrs. Ella Park, Barbeton, Ohio. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Cumberland, and interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg." "Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland 28 May 1959 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 29, 2009     KELLY, Dennis Lonaconing - April 5 - Dennis Kelly 40 of Douglas Ave, died yesterday morning at the State Sanitorium at Sabillasville after an illness of three years. The son of the late James and Rose (Doolan) Kelly, he was a native of Lonaconing, and at one time employed at the Celanese Plant. He and his brother, James Kelly, operated the Kelly Restaurant here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Olive ( Bradley) Kelly, two children, James 9 and Paul 6 at home; two other brothers, Cpl. John Kelly with the Medical Corps in England and William Kelly, Seaman First Class, with the navy at Atlandis, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. John Stewart, Charleston, SC and Mrs. Ferdinand Dilfer, Baltimore, Md. A requiem mass will be held Saturday at 9 A.M. in St. Mary's Catholic church here, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Cumberland Evening times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, April 5, 1945 - pg 12, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted June 13, 2010     KELLY, Mrs. Elsie Edna McCoy Mrs. Elsie Edna Kelley, 72, of Hyndman, was found dead in bed yesterday morning, Jan. 9, 1951, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leona Fait of Buffalo Mills. Coroner Vernon Geisel attributed her death to a heart attack sometime during the night and said that no inquest is planned. The aged woman was visiting her daughter, and had gone to bed the night before in what was apparent good health. The daughter reported that her mother had just arrived from Hyndman the day before. Mrs. Kelley was born June 24, 1878, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Frank and Ellen (Lybarger) McCoy. She was married to James Kelley, deceased. Surviving children are Mrs. Leona Fait of Buffalo Mills, Mrs. Mabel Matlick of Cumberland; Harold of Chambersburg, Mrs. Myra Evans and Robert of Hyndman. Surviving brothers are Merit McCoy of Hagerstown and Hugh of Cumberland. The deceased was a member of the Lybarger Lutheran Church of Hyndman. Funeral services Friday, Jan. 12 in the church at 2:30 p.m. Interment: church cemetery. Funeral arrangements: Zeigler Funeral Home of Hyndman. The Bedford Gazette, January 10, 1951 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 11, 2009     KELLY, Mrs. Genevieve Flanagan Mrs. John Kelly Frostburg, Nov. 11—Mrs. Genevieve (Flanagan) Kelly, wife of John Kelly, 208 East Main street, died Sunday morning at Miners' Hospital, where she had given birth to an infant daughter several hours before. Besides her husband and baby, she leaves her father, Frank Flanagan, a sister, Miss Laurdine Flanagan, this city and a brother, Thomas Flanagan, Detroit. Mrs. Kelly, was a graduate of St. Michael's parochial school and Beall High School, had been employed at the local telephone exchange for the past ten years. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic church. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, November 10, 1940 - pg 9, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted May 22, 2010　     KELLY, James   LONACONING—A requiem mass for James Kelly, 49, of Main Street, who died Sunday in a Charleston, S. C., hospital, will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a. m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Charles Bogan, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, March 4, 1952 - pg 2, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted June 13, 2010       KELLY, Mrs. John [Note: This lady's name is not even noted - only her husband's name is given] One of the oldest residents of the city peacefully passed away at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Holliday, 708 Thirteenth street, at 2 o'clock this morning. Her death was the result of diseases incident to old age and, while it naturally came as a shock to her children and friends, her demise was not unexpected. She was born in Somerset County, MD (sic) on June 22, 1833, and came to this city in 1863. Her husband, John Kelley, has been dead for many years and she is survived by two sons and three daughters who mourn the loss of a kind and faithful mother. Her surviving children are Jesse F. and William, Mrs. Clara Beason and Mrs. Rebecca Beason, all of this city, and Misses Sarah and Annie at home. The deceased lady was a member of the second Lutheran church and her life was an exposition of the Christian virtues. Kind, sympathetic, and unobtrusive, she leaves many friends outside the immediate circle of her family who will miss her presence in the community. The funeral arrangements have not been completed but the interment will take place on Saturday afternoon. The Altoona Mirror, December 17, 1908 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 19, 2009     KELLY, (Michael) Joseph Joseph Kelley(sic). Lonaconing, Nov. 2—Joseph Kelley, 29, son of Mrs. James Kelley, Douglas avenue, died at his home here at about 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - November 2, 1926 - pg 9, col 1 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted June 13, 2010     KELLY, Miss Katherine Frostburg, Feb. 15. — Katherine Kelly, three, daughter of Pvt. John Kelly, and the late Genevieve Kelly, died this morning at University Hospital, Baltimore. The child had been ill for over a week when she went into a coma February 5. She was under the care of a brain surgeon. Her father, Pvt . Kelly is stationed in England. The child had made her home with her grandfather, Frank Flannagan and aunt, Miss Lourdinie Flannagan. Her mother died shortly after the child was born. The body will be brought to the Flannagan residence, 238 East Main St. today. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, February 15, 1944 - pg 10, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted May 22, 2010     KELLY, Miss Marguerite Miss Marguerite Kelly, aged thirty-five years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James K. Kelly, died at her home on West Hampshire street, Piedmont, yesterday morning following an Illness of several months. She was a graduate of St. Peter's High school, Westernport, and was employed as a telephone operator at the local exchange. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John F. and Francis D. Kelly, Rochester, N. Y.; Cleophas A. Kelly, Kansas City, Mo.; William T. Kelly and Mrs. DeSales Bissett, Piedmont; Joseph U Kelly, Washington, D. C.; Liguori Kelly, Frederick. Md.. and Mrs. Martin Sweeney, Weston, W. Va. Funeral services will probably be held Friday morning from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Westernport, with interment in the church cemetery. Wednesday, October 31, 1928, Cumberland Evening Times Posted June 22, 2009     KELLEY, Rebecca Sue Nestor Rebecca Sue Kelley, 45, of Tunnelton, died Friday, October 9, 2009 in Morgantown. She was born December 19, 1963, in Logan, Ohio, a daughter of Darl and Marlene Bishop Nestor, of Rowlesburg. She was a sales associate for Wal-Mart in Mt. Home, ID and was a member of the Macomber Community Church in Rowlesburg. She enjoyed traveling. She is also survived by her husband of 26 years, Roger Kelley; a son, Christopher Lynn Kelley, of Tunnelton; a daughter, April Dawn Kelley, of Rowlesburg; a brother, Matthew Nestor, of Akron, OH; a sister, Shelia Nestor, of Rowlesburg; and her maternal grandmother, Opal Bishop. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank Bishop; great-grandmother, Leota Carrico; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Nestor. Family and friends were received from 24 and 69 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, at Browning 'Funeral Home in Kingwood. where services will be held at II a.m. today, Wednesday, October 14, with Reverend Orville Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Preston County Journal; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Oct 14, 2009 (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted May 23, 2010     KELLY, Mrs. Rose Doolan “Lonaconing, Md., June 18-Mrs. Rose Doolan Kelly, 51, wife of the late James Kelly, died tonight at 6 o’clock at her home on Douglas avenue, after a prolonged illness. She had been bedfast two weeks. A native of County Cumberland, England, she came to Lonaconing with her parents when a child. Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Sodality of the Blessed Mother, of St. Mary’s Church. Surviving are four sons, James, Dennis, John and William Kelly and two daughters, Mrs. John Stewart and Mrs. Ferdinand Dilfer, all at home. She was a sister of Patrick and Frank Doolan and Mrs. Thomas McGraw and Mrs. Edward Atkinson, of this place. Four grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Church with high requiem mass. Rev. Father Miller of Washington, D.C., will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.” "Cumberland Sunday Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 19 Jun 1932 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted August 25, 2009     KELLY, Samuel F. Meyersdale, Pa., Sept. 10 — Samuel F. Kelly, 62, Johnstown steel worker, who had been visiting his sister, Mrs. Adella Schrock, Summit township, was taken suddenly ill Sunday and died while enroute to a Meyersdale hosptal. Coroner F. E. Sass listed a heart attack as the cause of death. Mr. Kelly was a son of the late William and Nancy Shaffer Kelly, natives of New Baltimore. Besides his sister he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Reed, Johnstown. The body was removed to Johnstown. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 10, 1940 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009       Mrs. Sarah A. Umstott Keller KELLER, Mrs. Sarah A. Umstott Keyser, W.Va. Dec. 5 - Mrs. Sarah Adeline Keller, 74, wife of George R. Keller, 87 Spring street, died this morning in Potomac Valley Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. Mrs. Keller was a life resident of Mineral county and a daughter of the late Vauss and Mary Jane Umstott.  She live here for 50 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, Mrs. Anna R.Garlick, of Keyser, Miss Mary K. Keller, at home; Vauss E. Keller, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Charles L., James H. and Richard E. Keller, all of Keyser; 10 granchildren and one great-grandchild. Last rites will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the home, by the Rev. H.S. Myerty, pastor of Grace Methodist church, Keyser. Cumberland Evening Times December 5, 1945 (Courtesy of Dave Gracie)     KELSO, Bert WINCHESTER -  Information has been received in Winchester to the effect that Mr Bert Kelso, member of an old and well known family of High View, Hampshire co, W Va, was run over and killed about a week ago by a train in Oklahoma, where he has been working for several years. Mr Kelso was a son of John Kelso, of High View, and was a first cousin of Mrs William R Jones, of Winchester. He was a brother of Walter Kelso and of Misses Cora and Fannie Kelso, all of whom live in Oklahoma. Relatives in this section have received no details of the tragedy. Keyser Tribune, August 23, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010     KELSO, Mrs. Mary Diamond Meager Mrs. Mary Diamond (Meager) Kelso, 65, died Sunday morning at her home in Ridgeley, W. Va., after an illness of five weeks. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Lucinda Meager, and lived at Lonaconing for many years. She was born June 5, 1877. She was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church, Ridgeley. Surviving are two sons, Harry Franklin Kelso and Ralph Alexander Kelso, Ridgeley; four daughters, Mrs. Lucinda Thompson, Cresaptown; Mrs. Jane Dryer, Ridgeley; Mrs. Ruth Eckard, Cumberland, and Mrs. Edna Brehany, Ridgeley. She also leaves three brothers, Joseph, Trafford City, Pa.; John, Wright's Crossing, and William Meager, Cresaptown; three sisters, Mrs. Jane McClintock, Chicago; Mrs. Emma Duncan, Shaft, Md.; Mrs. Charlotte Middleton, Cumberland; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 2, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 21, 2009     KELSO, Harry Franklin, Sr. Harry Franklin Kelso Sr., 58, of 55 Knobley Street, Ridgeley, died suddenly yesterday at University Hospital, Morgantown, after being transferred from Sacred Heart. Born August 1, 1914, in Ridgeley, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary D. (Meagher) Kelso. He was employed at the Celanese Corporation of America for 37 years and also was employed by the Mineral County School System. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department and the Textile Workers of America Local 1874. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret (Speir) Kelso; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Wright, Ridgeley; a son, Harry F. Kelso, Jr., at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Thompson, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ruth Eckard, Cumberland; and Mrs. John Brehaney, Carpenter's Addition, Ridgeley. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends vill be received today from 7 to 9 p.m., and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland News, January 9, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KELSO, Ralston A. Ralston A. "Kelly" Kelso, 54, of Knobley street, Ridgeley, died Sunday morning at his home. He had been in ill health for the past year. A native of Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Meagher) Kelso. He had been employed as a truck driver at McKaig's Foundry for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Lula (Wetzel) Kelso; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Whitacre, Wiley Ford; a brother, Harry F. Kelso, Ridgeley; and four sisters, Mrs. Daniel Dreyer and Mrs. John Brehany, Ridgeley; Mrs. Jack Eckard, this city; Mrs. John Thompson, this city. Mr. Kelso was a member of the Methodist church, the Ridgeley Rod and Gun Club, and the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Company. The body is at the George Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. T. Roscoe Hall, pastor of Calvary Methodist Church, Ridgeley, officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Edwin Poling, Odbert Poling, Nelson Brant, George Hartman, Leo Rice and Eugene Mulligan. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 7, 1954 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KEMP, Henry P. After a two weeks' illness, Henry P. Kemp, aged 79 years, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. B. Weimer, at South Connellsville. Two weeks ago Mr. Kemp was stricken with a stroke of paralysis, which resulted in his death. He was unconscious from Friday night until the time of his death. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Robert Sechrist, No. 238 East Fairview avenue. Rev. B. B. Burgess, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment in Hill Grove Cemetery. Mr. Kemp was born and reared near Cumberland, Md. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kemp. His parents died when he was quite small. When a young man he learned the carpenter trade, which trade he followed until about 10 years ago. He married Miss Margaret Witt, a well known young woman of Wellersburg, Pa. To the union ten children were born, four of whom are living. Mr. Kemp and his family moved from Meyersdale to Connellsville about 20 years ago. Since the death of his wife, which occurred about 10 years ago, he has made his home practically with his daughter, Mrs. Amanda Weimer at South Connellsville. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Three daughters and one son, Mrs. Emma Sechrist, Mrs. Hattie Trump, W. H. Kemp, of Connellsville, and Mrs. Amanda Weimer of South Connellsville, survive him. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 12, 1908 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KEMP, Joseph Anthony The body of Pfc. Joseph Anthony Kemp was returned to Meyersdale on Monday and laid to final rest in the Catholic Cemetery, Wednesday morning, Sept. 22, after funeral services were conducted in SS. Philip and James Church. He was the son of Matthew and Mabel Kemp of 303 Olinger Street, and was 20 years of age when he lost his life in the service of his country in ?erry, France, August 3, 1944. He served in the Army four years, and was overseas two years. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers and one sister, James M. Kemp, Meyersdale; John C., Jerry D. and Joyce Anne, at home. Military services were conducted by the American Legion. R. Reich & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Meyersdale Republican, September 23, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KEMP, Richard S. Meyersdale, Jan. 15 - Richard S. Kemp, one of the oldest and best known residents of Meyersdale, died Thursday morning at Hazel McGilvery Hospital where he had been taken the day before for an operation, having his right leg amputated above the knee. Some weeks ago, an infection started in Mr. Kemp's foot which developed into blood poison. Mr. Kemp was a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, having been watchman at the Broadway cut. He was 79 years old and is survived by the following children: Mrs. Margaret Imler, with whom he has made his home since the death of his wife several years ago; George Kemp and Matthew Kemp, of Meyersdale; and Mrs. Helen Ream of Pittsburg. The funeral service will be held Monday morning at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church of which he was a member, Rev. Father Miller officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 15, 1937 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KEMPHFER, Mary E. Lowdermilk Mary E. Kemphfer, 93, of Aurora, died Thursday, April.16, 2009 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, MD. She was born December 30, 1915 at Kendell, MD a daughter of the late Gilbert and Bessie Casteel Lowdermilk. She loved to quilt and garden. She is survived by two sons, Bill Kemphfer, of Dover, OH and Paul Kemphfer, of Terra Alta; a daughter, Charlotte Ernst, of Laurel, MD; three brothers, Harold, George and Robert Lowdermilk; two sisters, Mable Fulk and Joanne Hershman; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Lee Kemphfer; a son, . Herman Lee Kemphfer; two brothers, Charles and Allen Lowdermilk, two sisters, Glady Lowdermilk and Thelma Kisner, and a grandson, Harlan Kemphfer. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 18, at the' Arthur H. Wright, Funeral Home, Terra Alta, with the Rev. Ernest D. Metheny officiating. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery. Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; April 22, 2009. (Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets) Posted July 15, 2009     KEMPHFER, Robert R.  Robert R. Kemphfer, 75, Oakland, died Friday, July 13, 2007, at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born on March 7, 1932, in Oakland, he was a son of the late James P. Kemphfer, Sr. and Charlotte (Houge) : Kemphfer. He was also preceded in death by one sister,  Louise Kemphfer; and four brothers, Harland, Dewey, James P. Jr., and Herman Kemphfer. He attended the Lakeside Assembly of God Church and the Mountain Lake Independent Baptist Church. For over 25 years, he worked as a horticulturist; for H. Weber & Sons, Oakland. He is survived by his wife, Wanda L. (Bucklew) Kemphfer; one son, Robert P. Kemphfer, Aurora,. W.Va.; two step-daughters, Karen A. Menear, Bruceton Mills, W.Va., and Shirley L. Graham, Terra Alta, W.Va.; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Wednesday, July 18, with Rev. Robert Collette officiating. Interment was In the Terra Alta Cemetery. The Republican; Oakland, MD; Thurs, July 19, 2007. (Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets) Posted July 15, 2009     KENDALL, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 3 — Mrs. Elizabeth Kendall, wife of John C. Kendall, deceased, died at the family residence in Greenville township, Monday, October 30th. Mrs. Kendall was 79 years of age. Mrs. Kendall's maiden name was Miller, being the youngest daughter of David and Fanny Miller. Mrs. Kendall was the youngest of 12 children, all of whom are dead. She was the last to pass away. Miss Elizabeth Miller was united in mariage to J. C. Kendall Dec.12, 1850, by the late Rev. Benj. Knepper. Mrs. Kendall was mother of nine children, eight of which survive: S. A. Kendall, proprietor of the Meyersdale Republican of this city, being one of the children. The funeral services were held in the Hochstetler church on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at one o'clock. Rev. J. H. Knepper conducted the funeral services. She was a member of the Main Street Brethren church. The Evening Times, November 3, 1905 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 7, 2009     KENDALL, Harvey F. SOMERSET - Oct. 25 — Harvey F. Kendall, 44, of Garrett, R. D. 1, died at 1 P. M. Monday in Pittsburgh Hospital where he had been a patient for eight weeks. He was a mine mechanic. A veteran of the World War, he was a son of Mrs. Amanda Bittner Kendall and the late J. L. Kendall. He is survived by his mother, his wife, Mrs. Etta Shober Kendall; three sons, James, Gerald and Samuel A., at home; and these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Walter Saylor of Sand Patch; Mrs. Philip Hay of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. George Horning, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Raymond Mankamier, Mrs. Clyde Ickes, all of Berlin; Mrs. John Keller, and Irvin Kendall of Garrett; and Ora Kendall at home. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 25, 1939 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENDALL, John Allen HYNDMAN, Pa. - John Allen Kendall, 46, of RD 1, died last night after suffering a heart attack while visiting in Cumberland. Born in Friendsville, Md., he was a son of the late J. C. and Kathryn (Mason) Kendall. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Agnes (Booth) Kendall; four sons, John, Daniel, Richard and Jerry Kendall, all at home, and three sisters, Mrs. D. V. Browne, Cumberland; Mrs. Alton Elkstrom, Aurora, Colo.; and Mrs. Ervin Wandrey, Ellerslie, Md. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. J. K. Kenney and interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 10, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNEDY, Charles Franklin Hyndman, Pa., April 12 - Charles Franklin Kennedy, 53, of Hyndman, a Baltimore and Ohio laborer, died this morning at his residence. Although in ill health for the past year, Mr. Kennedy had continued to work until yesterday when he was taken suddenly ill. He was a native of Hyndman, the son of the late Benjamin F. and Malinda (Rausch) Kennedy, and was a member of Hyndman Evangelical Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cleo (Shaffer) Kennedy; two children, LaVon Kennedy, serving with the Navy in the South Pacific, and Leona Kennedy, at home; a brother, William Kennedy, Hyndman; two sisters, Myrtle Kennedy and Mrs. Laura Belle Ritchey, both of Hyndman. No arrangements have been made. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 12, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 18, 2010     KENNEDY, Infant of Mr. & Mrs. Dorsey DEATH OF AN INFANT The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Kennedy, who reside of Piedmont St, was buried Feb 16. Rev Geo Hazel conducted the burial services. NEWS TRIBUNE,  FEBRUARY 24, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 16, 2010     KENNELL, Archie Calvin Archie Calvin Kennell, 70, died yesterday at his home, 27 Front Street. Born at Fairhope, Pa., he was a son of Elizabeth Burkett Kennell and the late Perry Kennell. Mr. Kennell was a retired B&O Railroad freight conductor. Also surviving are his widow, Esta Kennell; two sons, Lawrence Kennell, Frederick, and Leo Kennell, Rural Retreat, Va.; three step-sons, Russell Liller, Orlando, Fla., and Glenn and Ernest Liller, both of Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Vontella, and Mrs. Peggy Kimble, both of Jersey City, N. J.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Poland, Washington; a brother, Melvin Kennell, Hyndman; three sisters, Miss Minnie Kennell and Mrs. Sindy Troutman, both of Cumberland, and Mrs. Beulah Shaffer, Wellersburg, Pa.; a number of grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the funeral home by Rev. Everett W. Culp, pastor of First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland News, December 29, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Carrie Christner MEYERSDALE, Sept. 22 - Mrs. Carrie Kennell, 77, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Meyersdale, died Saturday in Wenzel Hospital here. She was born June 30, 1868, Meyersdale, the daughter of the late Jacob and Julia Ohler Christner, and was the widow of Percy Kennell. She leaves a daughter Mrs. John Kochenbach of Pittsburgh; a foster son, George of Hyndman, and four brothers and sisters: Jerome and Frank Christman (sic) of Meyersdale, Mrs. Katie Wakefuse of Sand Patch and Mrs. Tenia Logson (sic) of Hyndman. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 22, 1943 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KENNELL, Clinton W. HYNDMAN — Clinton W. Kennell, 59, of RD 1, Hyndman, died yesterday at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a long illness. Born near Hyndman, he was a son of the late William B. and Effie (Lepley) Kennell. Mr. Kennell was a construction worker for the George F. Hazelwood Company. He was a member of the Reform Church and Local 616, Carpenters Union. Surviving are his widow, Thelma (Lowery) Kennell; four children, Richard Kennell, Short Gap, W. Va.; Leroy Kennell, Ellerslie; Wayne Kennell, at home, and Mrs. Anna J. Abe, Corriganville; three brothers, Albert and Robert Kennell, both of Wellersburg, and James Kennell, RD 1, Hyndman; four sisters, Mrs. Orrie Emerick and Miss Clara Kennell, both of RD 1, Hyndman, and Mrs. Viola Getz and Mrs. Jenny Weimer, both of Wellersburg, and five grandchildren. Zeigler Funeral Home. Services Wednesday; interment, Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 13, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Donald R. SCOTTDALE, Feb. 9 — Donald R. Kennell, 40 years old, well known resident of this place, died at 8:25 o'clock Friday night at his home, 324 Pittsburg street, after a seven months' illness. A son of Norman and Jennie Brooks Kennell, he was born at Scottdale October 11, 1905, and had spent all of his life here. He operated a grocery store for 12 years and served one term as justice of the peace. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose of Scottdale, of which he was a past governor. Besides his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Richter Kennell, he is survived by one son, Paul Kennell, who is with the armed forces in Germany. Friends will be received this evening at the family home where the funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. John C. Stoner, pastor of the United Brethren Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Scottdale Cemetery with Funeral Director Clyde B. Brooks of Indian Head in charge. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 9, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009       KENNELL, Mrs. Effie Louellen Lepley Mrs. Effie Louellen Kennell, 90, of RD 1, Hyndman, died last night at her home. A native of Somerset County, she was born March 13, 1868, a daughter of the late Adam and Sarah (Comp) Lepley. Her husband, William B. Kennell, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Gladden Reformed Church. Survivors include five sons: Guy S., Robert H., James L., and Clinton W. Kennell, all of RD, Hyndman; Albert Kennell, Wellersburg; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Emerick and Mrs. Viola Getz, both of RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Jennie Weimer, Wellersburg; Miss Clara Kennell, at home. Mrs. Kennell is survived by 107 grandchildren, including 46 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, here. Services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Gladden Reformed Church, and interment will be in the Cook Cemetery at Wellersburg. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 10, 1958 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 13, 2009     KENNELL, Ellen Baughman Mrs. Andrew Kennell, of Southampton township, died on July 21. The deceased was fifty-eight years old. Her maiden name was Ellen Baughman. Friday, August 1, 1902, The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pennsylvania (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KENNELL, Irvin Endrew Hyndman - Irvin Endrew Kennell, 67, of RD 1 Hyndman, died yesterday at his home. A native of Somerset County, he was a son of the late Frank and Susanna Emerick Kennell. He was a member of Cumberland Aerie 245, FOE. Surviving are his wife, Ruth (Bittner) Kennell; two sons Kenneth Kennell, RD 1, and Edward L. Kennel!, here; a daughter, Mrs. Faye Shroyer, RD 1; two brothers, Jesse Kennell, RD 1, and Hobert Kennell, Sand Patch; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Emerick, Glencoe; Mrs. Raymond Deneen, Hooversville; Mrs. George Sturtz, Wellersburg; and Mrs. Cora Boyer, RD 1, and three grandchildren. Zeigler Funeral Home. Services Thursday; interment, Comps Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 22, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Mrs. Jennie Dumbauld SOMERSET, May 27 — Mrs. Jennie Dumbauld Kennell, 72, died at 1:45 P. M. Monday at her home here after a long illness. She was born in Fayette county, a daughter of the late D. W. C. and Elizabeth Dumbauld. The first president of the American War Mothers, she was a Gold Star Mother of the First World War. She leaves her husband, Simon; eight children, Byron and Mrs. Preston Queer of Somerset; Eugene of Warren, Ohio; Rev. Woodrow of Elkhart, Ind; Mrs. Richard Geary of Pittsburgh; Mabel, Gail and Harry at home, and three half-brothers, David Craig of Scottdale and Charles and Aubrey Craig of Greensburg. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 27, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KENNELL, Jesse Jesse Kennell, 84, of Hyndman RD 1, died Tuesday, June 11, 1991, at the Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. He was born April 10, 1907, at Kennells Mill, Pa., a son of the late Frank and Susan (Emerick) Kennell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Freda (Boyer) Kennell, who died in 1931; two brothers; six sisters; and three great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Alma N. (Boyer) Kennell. They had been married for 51 years. Also surviving are four sons: Charles Teeter of Corriganville, Md.; Raymond "Buck" Kennell, Clyde S. Kennell and Harry "Mush" Kennell, all of Hyndman RD 1; six daughters: Betty Cook, Jessie Spiker and JoAnn Shaffer, all of Hyndman; Nancy Murray and Delores Reese, both of Hyndman RD 1; and Anna Lee Neubiser of Wellersburg; 33 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters: Naomi Emerick of Hyndman and Edna Deneen of Hooversville. Mr. Kennell was a retired foreman for the Hazelwood Construction Co. He was a member of the Barrelville Outdoor Club and a lifetime member of the Kennells Mill Sportmen's Club. Funeral services: Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry L. Crissinger officiating. -Burial will be at Comps Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thurday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9,p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the Ellerslie (Md.) Ambulance Service. The Bedford Gazette, June 13, 1991 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 28, 2010     KENNELL, Mrs. Josephine Rebecca MEYERSDALE, Feb. 3 - Mrs. Josephine Rebecca Kennell, 48, wife of Albert A. Kennell, died Sunday morning at her home at Wellersburg. She leaves her husband, two children, three brothers and two sisters. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 3, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Mrs. Lottie Lowery Mrs. Lottie Kennell, 75, a former resident of Ellerslie, died Monday in a hospital at Fort Wayne, Ind., where she had been residing. She was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Sarah (Witt) Lowery. Her husband, Russell Kennell, preceded her in death. She is survived by three children, John Kennell, Mrs. Garlin Mee and Mrs. Perry Grunewald, and two grandchildren, all of Fort Wayne; two sisters Mrs. Mary DeVore and Mrs. Pearl Shroyer, both of Ellerslie; and three brothers, Frank Lowery, Holidaysburg, Pa., and Henry Lowery and Walter Lowery, both of Ellerslie. Services and interment will be conducted Thursday at Fort Wayne, Ind. The body is at the Sloan Funeral Home there. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 11, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 29, 2009     KENNELL, Melvin K. HYNDMAN - Melvin K. Kennell, 68, of here, died yesterday at the Lions' Manor Nursing Home in Cumberland. Born October 3, 1908 in Fairhope, Pa., he was a son of the late Perry and Elizabeth (Burkett) Kennell. He was a retired employe of the B and O Bolt and Forge Shop in Cumberland where he was a blacksmith helper. He retired October 1, 1973 after 48 years service. He was a member of the Fairhope Community Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Grace M. (Clitz) Kennell; two sons, Billy K. Kennell, Corriganville, and Lerby E. Kennell, here; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Lee Maftz, Meyersdale; two sisters, Miss Minnie Kennell and Mrs. Beulah Shaffer, both of Cumberland; 14 grandchildren and five 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. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Leroy Logsdon. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery. The Cumberland News, October 8, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Mrs. Naomi Martz Mrs. Naomi Kennell of Hyndman R. D. 1, died at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Friday, February 8. following a brief illness. She was 57 years old. Mrs. Kennell was born in Fairhope, April 27, 1804, the daughter of John T. Emerick and Emma Martz. She was married to Roy Kennell on May 13, 1917. Her husband died in 1948. She leaves the following children: Mrs. Idella Lucero, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Madeline Dom, Wellersburg: Stanley Kennell, of Hyndman, R. D. 1: Mrs. Emma Bittner, Hyndman R. D. 1; Mrs. Mary Belle White, Baltimore, Md.: Mrs. Ruth Imler, Hyndman, R. D. 1; Mrs. Alvine Bittner, Hyndman R. D. 1; John Kennell, Ellerslie, Md.; Mrs. Marian Romesburg, Hyndman R. D. 1: Gerald Kennell and Miss Frances Kennell, Hyndman R. D. 1. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Norman Shroyer and Mrs. Ambrose Shaffer, both of Hyndman. Also a brother, Ira Emerick, Glencoe, Pa., and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services: Tuesday, February 12, at 2 p. m. at the Ziegler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with Rev. George Bittner officiating. Burial in Comps cemetery. February 11, 1952, The Bedford Gazette (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KENNELL, Norman M. Scottdale, June 9 - Many relatives and friends of Norman M. Kennell gathered at the home in Pittsburg street Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral. Rev. F. W. Davis, pastor of the United Brethren Church, conducted the service, with Rev. George R. Haden of the Methodist Episcopal Church assisting. Burial was in Scottdale Cemetery, with six nephews, Domer Brooks, Ira Brooks, Gilbert Brooks, McClain Kennell, Eugene Kennell and Eugene Skinner as pallbearers. Death on Wednesday evening, June 4, ended the long suffering of Mr. Kennell who had been ill since shortly before Thanksgiving at his home. Mr. Kennell was one of Scottdale's oldest and best-known merchants, having been engaged in business here for 26 years in the same building at Pittsburg and Hickory streets. He was a devout member of the United Brethren Church, uniting with the local congregation in I885. Mr. Kennell was the son of Jacob and Mary Kennel! and was born near Donegal on March 3, 1870. He resided in the locality where he was born until he became a young man, coming to Scottdale, where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Jennie V. Brooks, July 16, 1896. Mrs. Kennell and son, Donald, survive. Another son died in infancy. His mother, aged 82 years, of this place, and the following brothers survive: Simon M. Kennell, Somerset; Charles M. Kennell, Ruffsdale, William M. Kennell and James M. Kennell, Scottdale. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 9, 1930 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Paul Loren The Labor Day weekend in the Cumberland tri-state area was marred late yesterday afternoon when a 22-year-old Kennell's Mills, Pa., man was killed instantly in a headon collision two miles south of Hyndman. The victim was Paul Loren Kennell, son of James L. and Pauline (Shroyer) Kennell, of RD 1, Hyndman, driver of one of the cars. Admitted to Sacred Heart Hospital in satisfactory condition was the operator of the other car Linwood Printy, 39, of Clarence Street, Hyndman. Kennell was killed just three miles north of the point on Pennsylvania Route 96 where his brother, James C. Kennell, met his death January 24, 1954, in a two-car accident. Kennell was driving an auto owned by his fiancee, Miss Lulabelle Emerick, also of Kennell's Mills, who was working as a waitress in the Star Restaurant here when informed of the tragedy. The young couple had announced their engagement and were to have been married October 1. Kennell, a Somerset county school bus driver, was born August 20, 1938, in Hyndman, a son of James L. and Pauline (Schroyer) Kennell, who now reside at RD 1, Hyndman. He is survived by his twin sister, Mrs. Pauline Leister, Hyndman; and three other sisters, Mrs. Earl Emerick, Kennell's Mills; Mrs. Lloyd Moore, Millsboro, Del., and Evelyn Sue Kennell, at home. He also leaves two brothers, Robert E. Kennell, RD 1, Hyndman, and Roy Kennell, at home. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman where friends will be received until Tuesday at noon. The body will be taken to Comps Church for viewing until services are conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. Carl Clapp. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery. The Cumberland Times, September 4, 1960 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Ralph C. Ralph C. Kennell, son of Simon and Catherine Kennell of Somerset township, died at the base Hospital at Camp Greene, N. C., following an illness of diphtheria. Funeral services will be held from the Kennell home Sunday afternoon. Interment in Somerset Husband cemetery. Kennell enlisted in the aviation service on February 9, 1918. He was 19 years old. His parents and five brothers and sisters survive. June 1, 1918, The Daily Courier, Connellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Miss Rhoda SOMERSET, Aug. 21 — Miss Rhoda Kennell of West Church street died Friday night in Community Hospital. The daughter of Simon and Jennie Dumbauld Kennell, she leaves eight brothers and sisters. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 21, 1944 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Roy E. Roy E. Kennell, 56, of Hyndman R. 1, sawmill worker and father of 11 children, died last Thursday morning at Memorial hospital, in Cumberland, as the result of a highway accident on a rural road near Wellersburg. Mr. Kennell, who was injured early Wednesday morning, is believed to have been run over by car or a truck. Police were not called to investigate the accident until the next day. When police arrived at the Kennell home in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains near the Bedford-Somerset-Maryland line, they found the injured man in a critical condition. Dr. John Topper, of Hyndman, was called and ordered the man's removal to the hospital. Mr. Kennell died a short time after he was admitted. Death was caused by internal hemorrhage and shock. Officers said Mr. Kennell apparently was run over on the lonely rural road about 12:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. He was found by members of his family about two hours later. Jesse Kennell, Hyndman, R. D. 1, a nephew, said he and his uncle had been out during the evening. He said he let his uncle out of a truck near his home and drove off. It is believed Mr. Kennell may have fallen under the wheels of the truck after climbing out of the vehicle. The Bedford Gazette, Thursday, May 13, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNELL, Walter W. HYNDMAN — Walter W. Kennell, 88, of Wilkinsburg, Pa., died there Thursday. Born November 3, 1888 in Somerset County, he was the son of the late Norman Kennell and Lydia (Poorbaugh) Kennell. Surviving are two children, Mrs. George Fulton, Hyndman, RD l; Mrs. Raymond Wagner, Wilkinsburg; a brother, Robert Kennell, Wilkinsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Custer, Hyndman, RD 1; Mrs. Tessie McCord, Wilkinsburg; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home here 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 in the funeral home Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. James W. Ryan. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KENNER, Charles WESTERNPORT - Charles "Buck" Kenner, 64, formerly of here, died Wednesday at his home in Baltimore. Born in Jennings, he was the son of the late Leroy and Ida Mae (Folk) Kenner. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth (Meyer) Kenner; one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jane Andrews, Westernport; one sister, Mrs. Susieanna Winkler, Franklin; two brothers, Jonas Kenner, Westernport, and Herman Kenner, Barberton, Ohio; two grandchildren. The body is at the McCully Funeral Home, Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, where services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Baltimore. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 23, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted January 24, 2010     KENNEY, Loretta M.   “Miss Loretta M. Kenney, 194 North Centre Street, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital following a lingering illness.  Born in Barton, a daughter of the late James D. and Annie B. (McGreevy) Kenney, she was a retired seamstress.  Miss Kenney was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Sodality of the parish, Catholic Daughters of America and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary.  Surviving are a brother, James D. Kenney, Springfield, Va.: two sisters. Mrs. Kathleen C. Madden, with whom she resided, Mrs. Anna T. McCleary, city.  The body is at the residence and the rosary will be recited there today at 8:30 p.m.  A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church and interment  will be in the parish cemetery.” “The Cumberland News” Cumberland, Md, Monday, May 22, 1967 Page 6 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 3, 2009     KEPLINGER, Mrs. Betsy HARDY COUNTY NEWS - Died at the Hardy Co Alms house on Fri eve, May 26, at 9 o'clock, Mrs Betsy Keplinger. She was about 70 years old and had been sick for nearly three years with dropsy. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Keyser Tribune, June 9, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KERCHBULL, John A. John A. Kerchbull, aged 66 years, a native of Washington County, died yesterday at the County Home, of heart trouble. He had been an inmate at the almshouse for about a week. The deceased was formerly a blacksmith. The body was removed to the Stein mortuary and prepared for burial. Interment was made in the Allegany County Cemetery this morning. Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1919 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted August 7, 2009     KERN, Miss Jane Ellen Miss Jane Ellen Kern, one of the oldest residents of Romney, died at her home here at an early hour Fri morning, at the advanced age of 84 years. She had been an invalid for many years. She is survived by one brother and several sisters, all of them living away from here. Funeral services were held at the late home of the deceased Sun morning, conducted by Rev I G Michael, assisted by Rev G A Gibbons. Interment in Indian Mount cemetery. Romney Review Keyser Tribune, January 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KERSCHENSTEINER, Mrs. Florence Mae Miller Mrs. Florence Mae Kerschensteiner, 60, of Somerset, died at 5 p.m. Friday in Somerset Community Hospital. She was born May 18, 1899, at Indian Head, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel McKenzie Miller. She was a member of the Somerset First Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Frank Kerschensteiner; four daughters, Mrs. Rachel Christner of New Jersey, Mrs. Idella Critchfield and Mrs. Betty Maust, both of Somerset; and Mrs. Thelma Snyder of Berlin; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Melinda Jurca of Acosta, Mrs. Sarah Merrbach of Maryland, and Mrs. Margaret Yon of Altoona; one brother, Leo S. Miller of Somerset. The body will be at the Miller funeral home in Somerset after 7 p.m. today where the service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Paul Weber officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 5, 1960 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 7, 2009     KERGAN, Robert Cecil ECKHART - Robert Cecil Kergan, 61, died yesterday at his home. He had been in failing health for some time. Born in Frostburg, a son of the late Robert H. and Nellie (Harris) Kergan, he was a salesman for the Great American Tea Company. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (Brodie) Kergan; four sons, Robert E. Kergan, Madison Heights, Mich.; John A. Kergan, Mentor, Ohio; Cecil G. and James W. Kergan, Frostburg; four step-sons, Andrew Brodie, Ft. Dix, N.J.; Thomas Brodie, Silver Spring; Robert Brodie, Norfolk, Va. and Harold Brodie of England; two step-daughters, Mrs. Janie Pfaff, Frostburg, and Mrs. Colleen Terlesty, Takoma Park; four sisters, Mrs. Pinkney Holmes, Mrs. Alan Hager, Mrs. William Lemmert and Mrs. John Ritchie, all of Frostburg, and 18 grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 3, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KERNS, Mrs. George  Mrs. George Kerns, 41 years of age, died at Miners Hospital, Frostburg on Tuesday (14 Sep.) from bronchial problems suffered since April.  Her husband and mother, Mrs. Mary Humbertson; and a brother, Edward C. Humbertson of Elk Lick, PA also survive.  The funeral is from the St. Paul Lutheran Church and burial at Percy Cemetery with Rev. Harry Berdelman.     The Cumberland Times, 16 Sep. 1915  (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KERR, Miss Abbie HARRISONBURG, VA -   Miss Abbie Kerr, 76 years old, died Wed at the home of her sister, Mrs W B Compton. Keyser Tribune, August 16, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010     KERR, Catherine Mrs. Catherine Kerr, 39, of Hyndman, Pa., died last night in Allegany Hospital, where she was admitted Thursday. Her husband, Mason Kerr, is among the survivors. Mrs. Kerr was a daughter of the late Luther and Hattie (Martz) Kerr and was a native of Hyndman. She was a member of the Hyndman Reformed Church and of the Daughters of America. Surviving, besides her husband, are four children, John Korns, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Korns, by a first marriage; Helen Marie Kerr and Eleanora Sue Kerr, all at home; two brothers, Luther Martz, Cumberland, and Lloyd Martz, Hyndman; a sister, Mrs. Eleanora Willison, Buffalo Mills, Pa. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 3, 1941 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 11, 2009     KERR, Earl M. FROSTBURG — Earl M. "Pikey" Kerr, 58, a veteran of World War I, died this morning at his residence, 3 East Main Street. Born in Elk Garden, he held membership in Farrady Post 24, American Legion, and Local 1496, Amalgamated Motor Coach Employes of America. His parents were the late David and Marion (Clarkson) Kerr. Surviving are his widow, the former Anna Powell; two children, Mrs. Cecil Grove and Robert Kerr, Frostburg; two sisters, Miss Elsie Kerr, Elizabeth, Pa., and Mrs. John Folk, Cumberland; a brother, John Kerr, Akron, and two grandchildren. The body is at the home. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 17, 1954 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009       Eldred A. Kerr KERR, Eldred A. Frostburg, Oct. 2 - Eldred A. Kerr, 31, son of Mrs.& Mrs. Thomas Kerr, Mt. Pleasant street, died last night at the Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore, where he was admitted Monday after being injured in an accident at the Maryland Ship Building Corporation, where he had been employed as a foreman for about six months. He was said to have fallen down the hatchway of a ship on which he was working sustaing a crushed pelvis, internal injuries and a fractured arm. In June, Mr. Kerr and Miss LaVerne Rankin, this city, were married.  Besides his parents and wife, he leaves five brothers, Charles, William, Thomas, John and Glenn, all of Frostburg, and one sister, Mrs. James Layden, Lonaconing. The body will be brought here today. October 2, 1941, The Cumberland Evening Times     KERR, Edward I. MANNS CHOICE — Edward I. Kerr, 71, of 2431 Logan Street, Harrisburg, died in Polyclinic Hospital there Monday. Born August 9, 1902, in Rawlings, Md., he was a son of the late George and Mary Elizabeth (Bittner) Kerr. He was a retired salesman. Surviving are one brother, James G. Kerr, Bowling Green, and two sisters, Miss Norma Kerr and Miss Ruth Kerr, both of Harrisburg. The body will be at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, by Rev. George 0. Butz. Interment will be in Green Mount Cemetery, Cumberland. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 26, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KERR, Mrs. Jane N. Frostburg, Md., Oct. 15 — The funeral of Mrs. Jane N. Kerr, aged 81 years, who died at the home ot her son, Thomas Kerr, Mt. Pleasant street, early yesterday morning, following a six month illness of old age complications, will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. Harry Pearson, of the International Bible Students' Association, officiating. Further services will be held Thursday morning after which the body will be removed to Homestead, Pa. for burial. Mrs. Kerr was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, coming to this country about sixty years ago. She was the widow of the late Thomas Kerr, who died about four years ago. She is survived by six sons, John, William, Thomas and James Kerr, all of this city; Alex Kerr, Wilkinsburg, Pa.; and Harmon Kerr, Greensburg, Pa.; and three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stouffer, Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Hutchinson, Duquesne, Pa.; and Mrs. J. Mendelson, Phoenix, Arizona. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 15, 1928 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 26, 2009     KERR, John C. John C. Kerr, 83, retired tannery worker, died Saturday at his Hyndman, Pa., home. A native of Mann's Choice, Pa., he was a son ot the late William J. and Anna Marie (Turner) Kerr. He was a member of the Reformed Church. His wife, the former Alice Mortimore, died sometime ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Kennell, Wellersburg, Pa.; Mrs. Elnora Grove, Penbrook, Pa., and Mrs. Amy Thies, Fredonia, N. Y.; three sons, Charles E. Kerr, Hoopstown, Illinois; Earl M. Kerr, South Gate, Calif., and J. Mason Kerr, Hyndman; a sister Mrs. Mary Bordner, Hyndman; and a brother, Scott Kerr, Roanoke, Va. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 13, 1940 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009       KERR, John Mason HYNDMAN — John Mason Kerr, 61, died suddenly yesterday after a heart attack. Born in Mann's Choice, November 12, 1900, he was a son of John and Alice Kerr. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of Oscar Jordan Post 7375, VFW; life member of Bedford American Legion and of Hyndman Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Grace (Klink) Kerr; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Marie Hillegas, Mann's Choice; Elinora Sue Kerr, Laurelton, Pa.; Mrs. Mary E. Maust, Somerset; Nancy E. and Alice D. Kerr, at home: one son, John J. Korns, Hyndman; one brother, Charles E. Kerr, Hoopston, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Sue Thies, Fredonia, N.Y., and Mrs. Elinora Grove, Creek Road, Cumberland, and ten grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home where a service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. John Zinn will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. VFW Post 7375 will accord full military rites at graveside. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 9, 1962 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KERR, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bittner HYNDMAN — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kerr, 84, RD 1, Manns Choice, died yesterday in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. A native of Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Sarah (Keady) Bittner. Her husband was the late George W. Kerr. Survivors include three sons, Harman H. Kerr, Elkins; James G. Kerr, Cumberland, and Edward J. Kerr, at home; two daughters, Norma C. and Ruth M. Kerr, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Raupach, Cumberland; a brother, Arthur M. Bittner, LaVale; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m., at the Zeigler Funeral Home by Rev. Lee A. Peeler, pastor of Grace Reformed Church of Manns Choice. Interment will be in the Greenmount Cemetery in Cumberland. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 23, 1955 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Midland - Mrs. Marie Kilduff, 70, died yesterday in Miners Hospital in Frostburg. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah (Anthony) Bowen. Her husband, Bernard Kilduff, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Michael Cunningham and Mrs. Manuel Blanco, here; a son, John Kilduff, here; a brother, George M. Bowen, Turtle Creek, Pa., and six grandchildren. She was a member of the sodality of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received after 7 p. m. today. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. today.Requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.       The Cumberland Evening Times, May 25, 1964    (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       KERR, Mrs. Minnie Clarkson The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Kerr, 66, who died Saturday morning at her home on Mechanic street, Cumberland, was held today from the late home. Burial was in Old Coney Cemetery, here. She was Minnie Clarkson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Govin Clarkson, of this place, before her marriage. She leaves the following survivors: Mrs. John Folk, Everett Kerr, Elizabeth Kerr, Earl Kerr, John Kerr, and David Kerr. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 1, 1926 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     KERR, Miss Pearl Catherine HYNDMAN, Pa. — Miss Pearl Catherine Kerr, 45, daughter of Mrs. Mary (Bittner) Kerr, Mann's Choice, and the late George W. Kerr, died yesterday at her home. Born March 9, 1904, in Davis, W. Va., she was a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church and Buffalo Mills Grange. She also leaves three brothers, Edward J. Kerr, Mann's Choice; James G. Kerr, Cumberland, and Harman H. Kerr, Elkins, W. Va.; and two sisters, Ruth and Norma E. Kerr, at home. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the residence with Rev. B. L. Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Cumberland. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 21, 1949 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KERR, Stanley Forrest Stanley Forrest (Pete) Kerr, 50, of 465 Goethe street, died yesterday. A son of the late David and Marian (Clarkson) Kerr, he was a native of Elk Garden, W. Va. Mr. Kerr was gassed in the World War. A former employe of the Kelly Springfield Tire Company, he was a member of the Junior Order. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle (Haus) Kerr; a daughter, Miss Helen Kerr, at home; a son, Forrest S. Kerr, at home; four brothers, David Kerr, Elizabeth, Pa.; Earl Kerr, Frostburg; John Kerr, Akron, and Everett Kerr, Braddock, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. John Folk, city, and Miss Elsie Kerr, National, Md. The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 18, 1941 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KERR, Thomas FROSTBURG — Thomas Kerr, 84, of 80 Mt. Pleasant Street, died yesterday at his home following an illness of nine months. Born at Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Thomas and Jean (Muir) Kerr. Mr. Kerr was a retired miner and was a member of the Frostburg Republican Club and a charter member of the Frostburg Volunteer Fire Company. His wife, Effie (Adkins) Kerr, preceded him in death. Surviving are four sons, Charles, William and John Kerr, all of Frostburg, and Glenn Kerr, Cumberland; a daughter, Mrs. Viola Alexander, Lonaconing; three brothers, William and James Kerr, Frostburg, and Alex Kerr, Homestead, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Jean Menderson, Phoenix, Ariz., 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Friday at 4 p. m. by Rev. Kenneth E. Morelock and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 14, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KERSCHENSTEINER, Harvey L. MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Harvey L. Kerschensteiner, 60, of RD 4, Meyersdale, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born near Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Lewis and Edith (Hersh) Kerschensteiner. Surviving are his widow, Ethel (Hostetler) Kerschensteiner; a son, Edward L. Kerschensteiner, Toledo, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Irvin Knieriem, Somerset; two brothers, Carl, RD Meyersdale, and Frank Kerschensteiner, White Haven; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Herwig, and Mrs. Homer Altmiller, both of Friedens, and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where services will be provided Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. The Cumberland News, January 3, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 7, 2009     KESNER, SIMEON Simeon Kesner, one of the oldest citizens of Grant County, died Tues night at his home on Middle Mountain, aged ninety-odd years. Keyser Tribune, August 16, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 18, 2010     KESSEL, Mr. T. C. Mr. T. C. Kessel, died of apoplexy, at Mosco, Idaho, May 12, his body reached Keyser yesterday evening, May 19, and was taken to the home of his parents, near Greenland this morning, where he will be buried tomorrow. He was a son of Mr Jesse Kessel, and was 22 years old. He had been in business in Idaho for about two years. Keyser Tribune, May 19, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KETTERMAN, Mrs. Grover Mrs. Grover Ketterman, died at her home in South Keyser this morning, and will be buried at Barkville tomorrow. She was a young lady, and the couple was married only a few weeks ago. Keyser Tribune, April 7, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KEYES, Catherine Mansfield "BARTON-Catherine M. Keyes, 91, Barton, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1990, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W. Va. Born April 23, 1898, in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Mary (Brennan) Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Keyes. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Keyes was a member of St. Gabriel's Church and St. Gabriel Court Catholic Daughters of America 2198. A former employee of the New York Telephone Company, she was educated at St. Jerome's Parochial School, Bronx, N.Y. Surviving is one niece. Friends will be received at the Boal-Warnick Memorial Chapel, Barton, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills. A Christian wake service will be conducted Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home." "The Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland 21 Feb 1990 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 19, 2009     KEYES, John A. "Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Boal Memorial Chapel in Barton, Md., for John "Abe" A. Keyes, 81, of 23 1/2 Furnace Street, Lonaconing, Md., who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. The Rev. Marvin Coleman officiated and burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were James Brown, Ronnie Smith, Harry Stafford, Billy Fazenbaker, Bryan Fazenbaker and Eugene Fazenbaker. Born in Barton, he was a son of the late Richard Keyes and Mary (Muir) Keyes. He was a retired self-employed plasterer and was a member of Local 296, cement finishers. He is survived by his widow, Annie (McIntyre) Keyes; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Moses, Daytona Beach, Fl.; a brother, Nelson Keyes, Westernport, Md.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren." No source or date given (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted September 5, 2009   KEYES, Rose Patricia Logsdon "The Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Tuesday 20 Oct 1981: "Mrs. Patricia Keyes-Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday in St. Mary's Catholic church, Lonaconing, Md., for Mrs. Patricia Logsdon Keyes, 52, Cumberland, Md., and formerly of Barton, Md., who died last Sunday in Memorial hospital, Cumberland. Burial was in the parish cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Kenny Logsdon and Mae (Barry) Logsdon. She was a nursing assistant at the Allegany County Nursing Home. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roberta James, Bel Air, Cumberland and Miss Kimberly Keyes, a student at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va; four sisters, Mrs. Rita M. Hartley, Annapolis, Md.; Mrs. Maryanna (sic) McGreevy, Barton, Mrs. Eleanor Shealy, (sic) Oakland, Md., and Mrs. Monica Mason, Lonaconing; two brothers, John W. Logsdon, Barton (should be Baltimore) and Patrick K. Logsdon, Frostburg, Md., and two grandchildren. The family suggest expressions of sympathy take the form of memorials to the Allegany County Nursing Home." "The Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Tuesday 20 Oct 1981 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 19, 2009     KEYS, Richard Holland "Keyser, W. Va., May 21-Last rites for Richard Holland Keys, 152 East Piedmont street, who died Wednesday, were conducted Saturday afternoon in Keyser Presbyterian church by the Rev. John C.B. McLaughlin, pastor, Interment was in Philos cemetery, Westernport." "Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Tue 21 May 1946 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) (Posted September 14, 2009)     KEYSER, Elizabeth The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Keyser, wife of Charles R. Keyser and mother of City Finance Commissioner, C. Frank Keyser, was held from the home on North Centre Street Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Joseph W. Dawson, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church, who was prevented from attending the annual conference in Baltimore by the fatal illness of Mrs. Keyser, conducted the last rites. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, amid a great profusion of flowers, the tributes having been unusually large in number and beauty. The pallbearers were George G. Young, Lloyd L. Shaffer, Bernard B. Young, George C. Shouck, George W. Snyder and Jesse K. Goodhand. In respect to the surviving husband, a prominent member of Tyler Post, No. 5, Grand Army of the Republic, there were six honorary pallbearers from the organization - Adam A. Comp, Joseph Hughes, David P. Thompson, Edward Schilling, George W. Everstein and Espy A. Lehman. Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1919 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted August 7, 2009   Return to Obituaries