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All of Keyser, as well as all of the entire West End of the Cumberland Division was shocked on the morning of December 29, when word was received of the untimely death of Engineman "Charley" Kibler, at M & K Junction, while in the performance of his duties. Everyone knew "Kib" and loved him, and we will miss him. To his bereaved family, we extend our deepest sympathy.
Baltimore And Ohio Magazine February 1923
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

Mountain Lake Park, MD Aug 8
Mrs. Grace Riley Kidd, 61 died at the home of Mrs. Kiser on Saturday morning. She was a daughter of the late John George and Ellen Biggs Riley. Surviving brothers and sisters are D. H. Riley and Luther J. Riley, Pleasant Valley; Mrs. James D. Harvey, Mrs. I. N. Shillingburg, near White Church; Mrs. Emma Bowers, Swanton. She was a member of the Methodist White Church for about 50 years, from which funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Garrett Evans. Interment was in the church cemetery.
["The home of Mary Kiser" was the Kiser Nursing Home, located in Mt. Lake Park, MD and was owned and operated by my grandmother, Mary Margaret Murphy Kiser. Mary was an RN, trained in obstetrics. She also assisted in the delivery of many babies who were born at the nursing home, before Garrett County had a hospital. p.a.t.]
Cumberland Evening Times Aug 8, 1941
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 1, 2009

KIDDY, Mrs. Anna M. Stark

LONACONING - Mrs. Anna M. Kiddy, 79, widow of Matthew Kiddy, died at 5 p.m. yesterday at her home on Front street. She was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Custer) Stark. Born October 7, 1868, in Garrett county, Mrs. Kiddy had resided here 22 years. Her husband, a miner, died 32 years ago. Surviving are a son, David Kiddy, Frostburg; four daughters, Mrs. Ida Beeman, Lonaconing; Mrs. Carrie McKenzie, Luke; Mrs. Bessie Munson, Pekin; and Mrs. Laura Beeman, Somerset, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Wilt, Keyser, W. Va.; Mrs. Maria Broadwater, Avilton; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held Sunday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Beeman, 108 Jackson street. Interment will be in Moscow Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 16, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 5, 2011

KIDWELL, Mrs. Janet Gracie

Eckhart - Mrs. Janet G. Kidwell, 87, of here, was dead on arrival today at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. A native of here, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rachel (Eckhart) Gracie. Her husband, John H. Kidwell, preceded her in death. Mrs. Kidwell was a member of Eckhart Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Kidwell, Shreveport, La., John Lee Kidwell, here; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Stewart, here; Miss Rachel Kidwell, at home; a sister, Mrs. Annie Groter, here; a half-sister, Mrs. William Twigg, here; a half-brother, Robert Strachan, Denver, Colo., and a number of grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Cumberland Evening Times; 28 May 1975
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie/transcribed by Genie)
Posted November 17, 2012

KIDWELL, Joel D.

Man Drowns; Divers Seek Second Body
An Eckhart man died in a drowning mishap yesterday while West Virginia State Police resumed diving and dragging operations today for a Clarksburg, W. VA., man who drowned while fishing in the South Branch of the Potomac River north of Romney. Dead is Joel D. Kidwell, 19, who drowned while swimming in "Sandy Bottom", south of Ellerslie between Wills Creek and the B&O Railroad. Missing and believed drowned is John Gemma, 75, Clarksburg, W. Va., who was fishing with George Popovicvh and Dale Paugh, both of the West Virginia city. Their boat struck a tree limb and capsized. Mr. Paugh swam to safety and returned with other fisherment to rescut Mr. Popovich. Two troopers from the Romney detachment began diving shortly after the 11:35 a.m. accident and continued until 8:30 p.m. In the Kidwell tragedy, the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company was calld[sic] at 8 p.m. yesterday and responded with 12 men and a truck with a generator for lights. The company in turn callled]sic] the Maryland State Police and the LaVale Rescue Squad. After a search of approximately one-half hour, LaVale unit scuba divers, Tome Pryor and Jim Miller recovered the body which reportedly had been in the water nearly two hours. Mr. Kidwell was a student at Allegany Community College. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of John Lee and Elsie (Rempel) Kidwell. He was a member of Eckhard Baptist Church. Surviving besides his parents are three sisters, Mrs. Janet Knieriem, Eckhart; Mrs. Joyce Glassford, Annandale, Va.; Mrs. Jane Bittner, Frostburg; and three brothers, John Lee Kidwell, Jr., this city; James Kidwell, Arlington, Va. and Jerry Kidwell, Orlando, Fla. The body is at the Durst 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.
Cumberland Evening Times; 24 May 1972
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie/transcribed by Genie)
Posted November 17, 2012

Frostburg- Joseph T. Kidwell, 48, died this morning at his home, 54 Ormond Street. Employed as a foreman in the spinning department at the Amcelle plant of the Celanese Fibers Company. Mr. Kidwell died after arriving home from work this morning. Born at Eckhart, he was a son of Mrs. Janet (Gracie) Kidwell and the late John Kidwell. He held membership in First Methodist Church and Mountain Lodge 99, AF. & AM.
Surviving besides his mother are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Twigg Kidwell; two sons, Joseph Kidwell, Midland, and Eugene Kidwell, at home; two daughters, Miss Joan Kidwell, at home, and Mrs. Willliam Kamauff, Frostburg; two brothers, John L. Kidwell, Frostburg and Thomas Kidwell, Shreveport, La.; tow sisters, Mrs. Charles Stewart and Miss Rachael Kidwell, both of Eckhart, and three grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Cumberland Evening Times Sept 12, 1963
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie)

A wire message says that Mrs Anna Kiem (nee Arnold), of Salisburg Pa, died last Sat and would be buried Mon. She has been poorly for some time with apoplexy and heart trouble. She is survived by six sons and one daughter. She was a sister to Peter Arnold, who is the only survivor of the family.
Keyser Tribune, July 26, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 18, 2010

Anna, the mother of Dr P S Kiem, died at her home at Salisburg Pa, Sat, July 20, 1912, at an advanced age. The interment took place on Mon following. Dr Kiem was at his mother’s bedside several weeks before she died. She was an estimable woman.
Keyser Tribune, July 26, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 18, 2010

Michael Kifer, 77 years old, a veteran of the Civil War and a well known resident of Somerset, died on Tuesday evening at his home. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Saylor Kifer, and the following children: Mrs. Frank ______, Mrs. Daniel Miller, Mrs. George Darr, Mrs. Roger Glessner, all of Somerset; William P., of Johnstown; Charles of Sand Patch; Mrs. Grace Emert of Pittsburg; and Mrs. Milton Young, of Johnstown.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 11, 1916
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Mrs. Stella M. Kifer, 79, of 93 Henderson Avenue, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Born in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Dora (Henry) Hutzell. Mrs. Kifer's husband John preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Eugene S. Kifer, Willard, Ohio; Elmer R. Kifer, Hancock; and Melvin T. Kifer, this city; three daughters, Mrs. Madeline Hannas, Wiley Ford; Mrs. Mae Smith, city; Mrs. Alvania Slusher, Hopewell, Va.; a brother, Elmer Hutzell, Mt. Savage; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Shaffer, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Nina Browning, Mrs. Edith Dawson, Mrs. Elva Shaffer, all of Hyndman; and Mrs. Janet Browning, Ellerslie; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where a service will be conducted today at 1 p.m. by Rev. Orville T. Swartley. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, January 25, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

KIGHT, Mrs Catherine Patterson

MRS. CATHERINE KIGHT DEAD OF PARALYSIS
Frostburg, Md., Sept. 4 — Mrs. Catherine Kight, aged 74 years, wife of Charles Kight 11 Stoyer street, died at her home yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a paralytic stroke in the throat last Sunday afternoon. She suffered a stroke about one year ago and had been in failing health for the past 34 years or within one year from the time she and her husband came to Frostburg to reside. Mr. and Mrs. Kight have been residents of this city for the past 35 years. Mr. Kight is sexton at the First M. E Church. Mrs. Kight was Miss Catherine Patterson before marriage, daughter of John and Susan Patterson, of Moscow, Md. She was born at Allegany Mines. She was one of the oldest members of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Besides her husband, children surviving follow: Edward Kight, Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Alfred Kight, Baltimore, Md.; Clarence and William Homestead, Pa.; Artla Kight, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Nannie Young, R.N, the Hamat Hospital, Erie. Pa.; Harry S Kight, Cumberland; Elmer Kight, this place, and Mrs. C. B. Folk, Homestead, Pa. The funeral services will be conducted at the home Sunday afternoon at 2'o'clock, Rev. Dr. J. C. Nicholson, Pastor of the First M. E. Church, officiating. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, September 4, 1925 - pg 14, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 2, 2011

KIGHT, Mrs Catherine Patterson

Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Kight
Frostburg, Md., Sept. 8—The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Kight, aged 74 years, wife of Charles Kight, who died at her home on Stoyer street, Thursday afternoon, was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev Dr. J. C. Nicholson, pastor of the First. M E Church, of which the deceased was one of the oldest members, officiated. The pallbearers were John T. Barnes. Harry Keller, Benjamin Meyers. Vincent Ayers, Milton Patterson, Edward Patterson; flower bearers, David Griffith, Frank McMullen, Thos. Reed, William B. Walker, George Walker and Joseph Trenumen. Burial was in the Allegany cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., September 8, 1925 - pg 14, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 2, 2011

Keyser, W. Va. - The funeral services of Charles Kight, aged 12 years, took place at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kight, St. Cloud Street, on Friday evening, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dr. A. M. Cackley, after which the body was taken to Westernport for burial. Quite a number of his relatives and little friends were present at the services and the floral offerings were beautiful.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, August 3, 1907
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

The Killed
Jos. Blantt, Italian laborer
William Hamilton, blacksmith, of Franklin
James Condry, dumpman, of Franklin
The Injured
Kirk, a brakeman on the mine electric motor, injured in the arm and chest. He resides at Barton and will recover.
Edward Kight, carpenter, injured seriously about the head.
John and Louis Tucci, Italian laborers. Joseph hurt about the head, Louis in the legs and chest.
L. C. Lambert, leg broken; resides at Reb's station, near Westerport.
W. H. Smith, weightmaster, shoulder blade broken and injured in the back; resides at Reb's station.
James Gowan, laborer, face cut; resides at Barton.
George Hamilton, miner, face cut; resides at Franklin.
Ed Frazenbaker, roadsman, hurt about arm; resides at Westernport.
Thomas Murphy, fireman, eyes and back injured.
Escaped Injury
Earnest Phillips and Clarence McAllister, both of Franklin, escaped injury. Murphy was on the descending loaded cars; the others were all on the ascending empties. None of the cars were thrown from the track by collision.
How it Happened
As stated, the accident happened on the incline plane during the first trip of the day. The ascending cars are always empty and they meet the descending loads at an automatic switch half way up the incline. Here, of course, if the switch is properly set, they pass each other, keep to the track to the right and there is seldom any difficulty in passing. William Stowell, a lad sixteen or seventeen years old, is charged with setting the switch, and it is thought that in some way he neglected to perform his duty properly and hence the trips collided while going at a high speed.
The men were all riding up the incline on their way to work in or about the mines.
Condry and Blantt were killed instantly. Hamilton died at 8:30 o'clock this morning. Father Quinn, of Barton, and Scarpatti, of Morantown, were quickly on the scene.
Store Turned Into Hospital
The injured in the mine accident have all been taken to Gannon's store at Franklin, which has been turned into a temporary hospital. All the physicians of Piedmont and Westernport are in attendance.
Kight Has Since Died
Since the above story was written Mr. Edward Kight has died. Mr. L. C. Lambert and the three Italians who were seriously injured were taken to the Hoffman Hospital at Keyser. Mr. Kight died at 12:20. The others who were injured were taken to their homes, none of whom were seriously injured.
Mr. Lambert and the three Italians were reported in a critical condition at 4 o'clock.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, January 25, 1909
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

KIGHT, Elmer S.

Frostburg. April 13 — Elmer S. Kight, 63. died yesterday afternoon at his home, 88 Bowery street. He had been first became ill about a year ago and underwent a serious brain operation in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, last July 17. He was virtually an invalid until his death. Born in Barton and a resident of this city most of his life, Mr. Kight was a son of the late Charles and Catherine Kight. He was a mine foreman until he gave up mining to accept a position with Allegany Ballistics Laboratory at Pinto. It was the last work he did until ill health forced him to retire. Mr Kight was a member of the Frostburg Fire Department and served as secretary for many years. He was treasurer of the Maryland State Firemen's Association for seven years and belong to numerous fraternal groups, including Mountain City Council of Jr. O. U. A. M., of which he was secretary at the time he became ill; the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Knights of the Golden Eagles and the Young Men's Republican Club. He was affiliated with First Methodist church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret (Richardson) Kight; three children, Charles Elmer Kight, of Cumberland; Mrs. Margaret Park, this city, and Mrs. Helen Simms, of Washington: three brothers, Clarence Kight, of Homestead, Pa.; Arthur Kight, of Akron, O.. and Alfred Kight, of Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Jordan, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Nell Folk, of Hollywood, Calif., and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at an hour to be announced later. Rev. Watson E. Holley, pastor of First Methodist church, will officiate and burial be in Allegany Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, April 13, 1946 - pg 8, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 2, 2011

Mr. Ezra Kight, a well known Baltimore and Ohio freight conductor, died yesterday morning at his home in Keyser at 4:20 o'clock, after a brief illness. The dead trainman was well known in this city. He was a member of Mountain Division No. 25, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of Cumberland. He is survived by a widow and three sons and two daughters and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. C. W. Burk, Mrs. G. P. Hawk, of Cumberland; Mr. J. R. Kight and Mr. B. C. Kight, of New Creek, W. Va.; Mrs. J. L. Hunter, Mrs. H. G. Bosley and Mr. H. J. Kite, of Davis, W. Va.; Mrs. David Guer, of Oakland, and Mrs. Wm. Abernathy, of Elk Garden. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning with services at the home of the deceased in Keyser. The burial will take place at the old family home of the deceased about eight miles in the country from Keyser.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 13, 1905
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

The one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Kight, died Sunday morning of spinal meningitis. The funeral will take place at the house, corner of Baltimore Avenue and Belvue Streets, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., Rev. W. A. Melvin officiating with interment in Greenmount Cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, June 17, 1907
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

KIGHT, John

John Kight, of Trotter, Killed Between Cars
Fellow Workmen See Accident Impending, but Do Not Realize Its Gravity, - When They Go To Rescue Victim Is Found To Be Dead
Coroner To Investigate
Caught between an empty and a loaded pit car i the Trotter mines yesterday while perfoming another's uty, John Kight, aged 62 (?52), for 15 years boss driver in the Trotter mines and for about 25 years an employe at the mines, was killed. His abdomen and chest were so crushed that death was instant. When one of the loaded cars that was slowly drifting towards the bottom of the shaft was thrown off the track as the line of cars hit the heavy wire rope that had fallen across the mine track, Kight attempted to get the car back on the track. He hust had taken hold of the car when it was hit by the other cars that drifted slowly in that direction. That contact threw the car against which Kight was pushing, almost half way across the track and crushed him against the side of an empty dcar standing on the adjoining track. Several men, who had worked with Kight for a number of years, were witnesses of the accident, but it hajppened so quickly that they were unable to render assistance., The cars were running so slowly that they did not believe that the crash was sufficient to place the car in the shape that it did. They saw the life crushed out of Kight and went to his assistance immediately. When the cars were lifted to one side, Kight's lifeless body dropped to the ground. A physician was called but his services were not necessary. The remains were removed to Stader's(?) morgue in Connellsville and will be taken to Piedmont, W. Va. for interment. A boy had been employed in the mines to watch the cars in case of an accident such as occurred yesterday, but for some unknown reason Kight did not wait for the boy to perform the duties assigned to him. Coroner Harry J. Bell was notified of Kight's death and after an investigation decided to hold an inquest, the date of which has not been set. The following members of the coroner's jury was selected by Coroner Bell: J. L. Evans, W. F. Shotts, W. J. Baer, H. G. Berlin, J. G. German and I H. Prinker.
The Morning Herald, Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA; Wednesday, October 18, 1911, pg. 1, Col 7
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted February 28, 2013

KIGHT, John

Kight Remains Sent to Piedmont
The body of the late John Kight, who was killed in the Trotter mines yesterday morning, was shipped to Piedmont, W. Va., this morning on B & O train No. 6 by Funeral Director J. L. Stader. the body will be removed to the house of his sister, Mrs. Robert Lamb,from which place services will be held. Superintendent P. J. Tormay and Constable and Mrs. William Holand accompanied the remains to Piedmont. Mr. Kight was one of the most trusted employes of the company. He had been in the employe[sic] of the company for 27 years and was never idle only about every two years when he would take a short vacation. He was a man of exemplary habits and always paid strict attention to his business. In his death the company has lost one of their most efficient workman. Mr. Kight was widely known in West Virginia and Maryland and was related to some of the most prominent families of Piedmont and Westernport.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA.; Wednesday, October 18,1911, pg 1, col 2
(Courtesy of Charles Riend/transcribed by Genie)
Posted February 28, 2013

The body of John Kight, who was killed in Trotter mines, near Connellsville, Pa., was shipped to Piedmont, W. Va., Wednesday. Mr. Kight was one of the most trusted employees of the company in the service of which he had been for 27 years. Superintendent P.J. Tormay and Constable and Mrs. Roland accompanied the body to Piedmont. He was related to the well known Kight family of Piedmont and Westernport.
Keyser Tribune, October 20, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Mr. John F. Kight died Saturday night at 9:25 o'clock at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fraley, 101 Fifth St. Mr. Kight was 27 years of age and had been ill for upward of two years with pulmonary troubles. He was a son of Mr. Sylvester Kight of Piedmont, W. Va., a B. & O. conductor who lost his life in a railroad accident some seven years ago. Mr. Kight was a machinist and pursued that avocation for several years in the B. & O. shops at Piedmont and in South Cumberland. More that two years ago he left the shops here and took employment at Portsmouth, Ohio. While there he suffered a severe attack of grip which eventually developed an affection of the lungs from which the young man never recovered. Mr. Kight was by reason of manners, habits and native disposition, a deservedly popular young man wherever he was known. His friends were legion, especially along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad between this city and west of Piedmont, where he was known to almost everyone. Mr. Kight was a nephew of the late Joshua Kight of Westernport, once a county commissioner of Allegany County. He is survived by his mother and two sisters. His mother has married since the death of her first husband and is now Mrs. James T. Long, residing at Amesworth, Iowa. Mr. Kight's two sisters are Mrs. Fraley, of this city, and Mrs. Frank Wallace of Haskens, Iowa. Mr. Kight was a member of Queen City Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and also the local lodge of machinists. The funeral will take place on Tuesday with services at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fraley, 102 Fifth Street, at 11 o'clock. The body will then be taken to the B. & O. depot to be conveyed to Piedmont. Queen City Lodge K.of P. and members of the local lodge of machinists will attend the funeral in bodies.
[from column 2, same edition: Mrs. James T. Long of Amsworth, Iowa, and Mrs. Frank Wallace, Haskens, Iowa, mother and sister of John E. Kight, deceased are here to attend his funeral.]
The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 3, 1908
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

Keyser, W. Va. - The saddest death that has occurred in our town for some time was the death of Mrs. Eugene Kight, nee Miss Mollie Cooper, daughter of Engineer and Mrs. D. Cooper of Spring Street, who died at the home of her parents Monday morning about seven o'clock after being very ill for a little over a month. Mrs. Kight was a young woman and very much liked by many of our town's people, and her death has cast a gloom over the town where she had always lived. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, a very young baby, father, mother and two sisters, besides other relatives and hosts of friends. Mrs. Kight was a member of the Sunday school and the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, October 23, 1906
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

TERRA ALTA - Mrs. Pauline W. Kight, 56, of Mt. Lake Park, died Thursday in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morantown.
A native of Sines, Md., she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Sarah M. (Sines) Lewis. Mrs. Kight was a member of the Corinth Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband, George A. Kight; two sons, Robert W. Kight, Kingwood, and Fred E. Kight, Corinth; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Jean Stottlemyer and Mrs. Sarah Catherine James, both of Oakland, three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Atkinson, here; Mrs. Ruth Lloyd, Mt. Lake Park; and Mrs. Ruby Moyers, Kingwood; six brothers, Daily Lewis, address unknown; Robert T. Lewis, Morgantown; Worthy A. Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind.; Henry George Lewis, Portsmouth, Va.; Claude E. Lewis, Hopemont and Paul W. Lewis, Crellin; three grandchildren and 14 step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fike-Watson Funeral Home here from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Corinth Pentecostal Church by Rev. Elmer W. Elliott and Rev. Paul Poland. Intermetn will be in Terra Alta Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; January 16, 1975; page 22.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 25, 2010

Lonaconing - The funeral of Richard Kight who died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cogan in Westernport, last Monday, took place yesterday afternoon and interment was made in Philos Cemetery. Mr. Kight was 85 years old and was a native of Bloomington and lived the greater part of his life in Barton. He was a carpenter by trade. He leaves ten children. It was a large funeral.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, April 2, 1909
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

Piedmont, W. Va. - The funeral of Mr. Richard Kight took place yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Isaac Kooken. The services were conducted by Rev. M. A. Patrick of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the body was laid to rest in the Philos Cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, April 2, 1909
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

CARD OF THANKS We wish to return our heartfelt thanks to all of our friends who so kindly assisted us at the funeral of our son and brother. Samuel Kight and Daughters.
Keyser Tribune, September 13, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

Mr Samuel Kight received a telegram Tuesday night bringing sad news of the death of his son, Samuel W, who was killed by a train on Tuesday. Mr Kight was a conductor on the B & O S W and was at work in the yard at Cincinnati, when he was struck by train and injured so badly that death resulted in a short time. The news was a terrible blow to his father and sisters. The remains were brought here last night, but we have not learned what arrangements have been made for the funeral. Besides a wife and father he leaves two sisters, Misses Martha and Grace, and one brother who lives in California.
Keyser Tribune, September 16, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

KIGHT, Sheridan A.

Sheridan A. Kight, 79, Oakland, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born Sept. 6, 1932, in Mtn. Lake Park, he was a son of the late George A. and Edith Beatrice (Stottlemeyer) Kight. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Annetta (Likens) Kight, in 2002; and one grandson, Mark Kight. Sheridan was retired from Garrett County Roads Department. He was also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by seven children, Carl Kight and wife Marilyn, Karen Sweitzer and husband Steve, Babo Kight and wife Vicki, Tammy Arblaster and husband Rodney, Patrick Kight and wife Carey, Patricia Tasker and husband Jerry, and Lori DelSignore and husband Jason, all of Oakland; grandchildren Steven Kight, Audrey Friend and husband Michael, Stephanie Ritchey and husband Michael, Jamie Kight, Dylan Arblaster, Bret Kight, Rachel Miller, Patrick Kight, Joshua Kight, Ryan Tasker, Emilee Tasker, Justine DelSignore, and Brittany DelSignore; great-grandchildren Kristen Kight, Abbigale Kight, Alexander Friend, Zachary Ritchey, and Nicholas Ritchey; one brother, Blaine Kight and wife Katherine, Loch Lynn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today, Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Burdock-Fredlock Funeral Home, Oakland, where a funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 25, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Donald Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in King Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.burdockfredlockfh.com.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; May 24, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted June 16, 2012

From the Mining Region News, Frostburg - The funeral of a child of Mr. and Mrs. William Kight, whose death occurred at the home of its parents, after a short illness took place yesterday afternoon from the house. Interment was made in Allegany cemetery. Many friends attended the funeral and the family has many friends, who are extending deep sympathy to them.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, January 19, 1905
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 4, 2010

KILDUFF, Bernard

"Bernard Kilduff died, at Midland, this morning at 2 o'clock. He was a coal miner, having worked until about a month ago. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Marie Bowan; three children, and one brother, Timothy Kilduff of Midland."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 7 Feb 1936
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted April 28, 2012

Mrs. Margaret M. Kilduff, 86, who resided with a daughter, Mrs. James E. Coyle, 708 Brookfield Avenue, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Elk Garden, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Donahue) Lennan and was the widow of Timothy A. Kilduff. Mrs. Kilduff was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Also surviving are a son, Thomas G. Kilduff, Mt. Savage; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9p.m. today and where a Christian wake service will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Westernport.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, March 24, 1973 - pg 7, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 4, 2010

KILDUFF, Mrs. Mary White

"Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kilduff, 63 years of age, who died yesterday morning, will be Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Midland, with interment in St. Peter's cemetery, Westernport. Mrs. Kildiff is survived by two sons, Bernard T. and Timothy A., of Midland, one sister, Mrs. Anna Eagan, Westernport and one brother, John White, Cumberland. She had been a resident of this place for more than thirty years and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church."
Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 13 Nov 1925
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2011

Lonaconing - July 19 - Timothy Kilduff, Sr, 59, Ocean, died yesterday afternoon in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md, where he was admitted June 29. A native of Westernport, he had been employed by Consolidated Coal Company for 46 years. Surviving are his widow, Margaret (Lannan) Kilduff and three children: Timothy Kilduff, Jr, Washington and Thomas and Margaret Kilduff at home. He was the last surviving of his immediate family. Final rites will be conducted Tuesday at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Midland. His cousin, Rev. Joseph Moran, Washington, will be celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery, Westernport.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, July 20, 1947 - pg 16, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 4, 2010

PENDLETON COUNTY, Franklin - Feb 10 - died on Wednesday last at the home of his sister, Mrs. Polly Kimble, at Upper Tract, Andrew A. Kile, of pneumonia. Mr Kile was 72 years old and leaves a widow and several children, the eldest being Dr. E. H. Kile, of Upper Tract. During the late war he served as Sergeant of Co F, 62nd Regt Va. Infantry.
Keyser Tribune, February 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 21, 2010

KILROY, Mrs. Anna Fleming

Mrs. Anna Kilroy, aged 37, wife of Vernon Kilroy of Elk Garden, W. Va., died last night at Allegany Hospital following an operation. It was the second death in the family in a week, her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. J. Fleming of Thomas, W. Va., having been stricken on a Western Maryland train while on her way to the hospital here to visit her. Mrs. Fleming died shortly after her removal from the train at Hoffman Hospital Keyser. Mrs. Kilroy was at one time a school teacher at Ridgeley, opposite this city. Besides her husband, she is survived by three brothers and three sisters. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elk Garden from which the funeral will be held Saturday morning with burial in St. Peters Cemetery, Westernport. Besides her husband, Mrs. Kilroy is survived by the following brothers and sister: J. J. Fleming, Thomas, W. Va., Austin Fleming; Ridgeley, W. Va.; Luke Fleming, Burke, Idaho; Mrs. Martin McGinnis and Mrs. G. W. Burke of Morgantown, W. Va., and Mrs. B. J. Faller, Elk Garden, W. Va. A nephew, a son of Mrs. Faller, died several months ago. The body of Mrs. Kllroy was taken to Blaine, W. Va., this afternoon."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 2 Aug 1928
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 15, 2012

KILROY, Mrs. Anna Fleming

"Elk Garden, W. Va., Funeral of Mrs. J. Vernon Kilroy--The-funeral of Mrs. Anna Fleming Kilroy, wife of J. Vernon Kilroy, was held this morning from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Rev. Father Monahan, of Keyser, officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, at Westernport. Mrs. Fleming was a school teacher of ability. She had taught for 18 years in her home district and one year at Ridgeley school. She was much devoted to school work completing her elementary education in the Elk Garden school without being absent or tardy. She attended school at Potomac State College and summer school at the University of Morgantown. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elk Garden, and a member of the Court Sancta Maria Catholic Daughters of America, Piedmont, W. Va. She is survived by her husband and three sisters and three brothers: Luke Fleming, Burke, Idaho; James J. Fleming, Thomas. W. Va.; Austin Fleming, Ridgeley, W. Va.; Mrs. Martin McGinnis, and Mrs. G. W. Burke, Morgantown. W. Va., and Mrs. B. J. Faller, Elk Garden, W. Va."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 4 Aug 1928
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 15, 2012

The death of Mrs. Beasy Kilroy, wife of Thomas Kilroy of Meyersdale, was noted last week. She was 42 years old and died of childbirth, the babe is dead also. She leaves eight children. Those attending the funeral services from this place were John Kenny, brother of the deceased, and other relatives, Jack and Bartley Kilroy, John McNally, Mrs. George Middleton, Fred J. Ravenscraft and wife.
Keyser Tribune, October 4, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

ELK GARDEN - The funeral services of Grandma Kilroy at Westernport, was largely attended by her friends and relatives from Elk Garden. She lived here many years and was known far and wide for her genial, kind and thoughtful disposition. She died at Myersdale, Pa., and was well advanced in years.
Keyser Tribune, October 18, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

Fate has dropped a fell hand upon Thomas Kilroy, miner, and his family, of Meyersdale, according to reports received here. Kilroy's wife died. Then he followed his mother to her grave. When he returned from the second funeral, he found his infant daughter, painfully, perhaps fatally, burned. Kilroy himself was injured badly by a fall down the stairs of his home. Lockjaw is feared.
Kilroy is about 40 years old. He was employed at the mines around Meyersdale and worked steadily until a short time ago. About 15 years ago, Kilroy was married. Seven children came to him and his wife, Mary, their ages range from 14 to 5 years. When October's chill winds killed the leaves, they wafted death into the Kilroy cottage. Mrs. Kilroy sickened and died. The seven children were cared for by Mrs. Mary Kilroy, the bereaved man's mother. Again death stalked into the stricken home. The grandmother lay on her bed, one night, never to rise. She was buried last week, not far from the new grave of her daughter-in-law. From his mother's funeral, Kilroy went home to find his youngest girl severely burned on the body. As he stood in the cemetery, she had played near the cook stove. Her clothing caught fire. The other children had beaten out the flames in time to save their sister from death. Kilroy was distracted. Work was lacking and he hunted for a place to earn bread for his children and himself. He came back, sick, a few nights ago, and two of the children helped him to bed. He arose in the night, wandered to the stairway, and fell down. Moaning, he was picked up by his children and assisted to bed. The he lapsed into unconsciousness. The children, thought, for the greater part of a day, their father was asleep. When evening came and he did not rise as usual, they became alarmed. Word was sent to neighbors, and inquiry revealed that Kilroy was hurt severely. His jaws set a day later as if lockjaw had attacked him. A doctor was summoned. He opened Kilroy's mouth, allaying the first fear of tetanus. Kilroy's mind is affected, it is said. He has not been able to tell definitely how his plunge down the stairway occurred. Neighbors are caring for Kilroy and his children. Food, fuel, clothing and bedding have been supplied.
Cumberland News of 24th.
Keyser Tribune, November 12, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 5, 2010

MOUNT STORM April 18, 1911 - Andrew Kimble, the noted teamster and a very aged man, was found dead yesterday along the road near Difficult bridge. He was hauling a load of ties and it is supposed he was sleeping when the wagon ran off the road, and upset, throwing the cross ties on Mr. Kimble and mashing him to death. The sad news was such a shock to his daughter, who kept house for him that she broke down completely. Besides the daughter at home, the deceased had two sons living near Oakland and a married daughter living in Pennsylvania.
Keyser Tribune, April 21, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 22, 2010

Andy Kimble, an old teamster was instantly killed Monday at Difficult Creek, in Grant County, by his wagon going over a 30-foot bank. It was loaded with crossties and he was frightfully crushed. The team was torn loose from the load and escaped. Kimble had been hauling lumber and ties to Gormania from different points on Alleghany ever since the W. Va. C&P railroad first entered that wilderness, near thirty years ago.
Keyser Tribune, April 21, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 22, 2010

RIDGELEY, W.Va. — Esther L. Kimble, 80, of Ridgeley, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at her residence. Born Oct. 15, 1930 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Lena (Jarvis) and Gilbert Swanger. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Smith, June 1992; second husband, Robert Kimble, March 21, 2002; two brothers, Kenny Swanger and Robert Swanger. Esther retired from Memorial Hospital after 27 years as a registered nurse. Surviving are her children, Robert "Butch" Smith, Ohio, Linda Swartz, Pennsylvania, Joan Thompson, Pennsylvania, Sharlene Smith, Ohio, twin daughters, Carol Smith and Scharyl Flanagan and husband William, both of Ridgeley, Esther Linder and husband Gene, Ridgley, Charlotte Hubbard, Cumberland, Tommy Kimble and wife Leona, Cresaptown, Rhonda Shaffer and husband Ed, Pennsylvania, Tracy Sharon and husband Rob, Capon Bridge; sister, Patricia Steckman, Cumberland; mother-in-law, Pearl Kimble, Pennsylvania; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Swanger, Rodella Swanger, both of Cumberland; 29 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Oscar Ohler officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Hospice of Potomac Valley Hospital, 100 Pin Oak Lane, Keyser, WV 26726.
Cumberland Times-News, August 14, 2010
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 30, 2010

GRANT COUNTY - Mrs. George W. Kimble died Sunday at her home at Brushy Run, after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband and several children.
Keyser Tribune, February 7, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 21, 2010

Miss Susan Kimble, aged about 60 years, died Sunday night at her home near Upper Tract of typhoid fever. Interment took place Monday at the Charley Alt cemetery.
Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Edward B. Kimmel of Berlin RD 1, died Thursday, Jan. 29, at his late residence. He was born September 17, 1870, and reached the age of 78 years, four months and three days. He was the youngest son of the late Josiah and Susan (Glessner) Kimmel and spent his life on the farm formerly owned by his parents. His wife, Melissa Schrock Kimmel, preceded him in death eleven years. Mr. Kimmel was a faithful member of the Brethren Church in Berlin for sixty-six years. He was a brother of the late Rev. J. L. Kimmel of Indiana, one of the leading ministers of the church. He was a prosperous farmer and leaves to mourn his passing five sons, Gideon, Pius and Ernest Kimmel, Berlin RD 1; Daniel Kimmel, Somerset, and Harry Kimmel, Stoystown, and one daughter, Miss Bernice Kimmel. Funeral services were held in the Berlin Brethren Church, Sunday at 2:30 p.m., with his pastor, the Rev. Percy C. Miller, officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Berlin, under direction of Johnson & Son.
Meyersdale Republican, January 27, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

ROCKWOOD, Aug. 10 — W. Elmer Kimmel, 81, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Pritts, at Rockwood, R. D. 1. The son of the late John and Mollie Snyder Kimmel, he was born August 26, 1865. His wife, Mrs. Nora Shaulis Kimmel, died in 1943. Surviving children are Mrs. Floyd Williams of Mokeno, Illinois; Mrs. Elmer Pritts of Rockwood, R. D. 1; James, of Hooversville; Harry, of Somerset, R. D. 2; Clyde, of Somerset, R. D. 3; Charles, of Johnstown, and Mrs. James Heist of Honolulu. There are also 21 grandchildren, one brother, Simon of Somerset, R. D. 3, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Baker, of Somerset, R. D. 2.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 10, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Zachariah T. Kimmel, 87, one of the best known residents of Berlin, Somerset county, died Tuesday at his home. For 13 years, he was a school teacher and later was an employee of the Revenue Department. He served as postmaster at Berlin. At one time he conducted a general store. Deceased, who was native of Somerset county, being born in Stonycreek township October 12, 1848, a son of Jefferson and Julia Musser Kimmel, is survived by two children, Captain Don M. Kimmel, leader of Company D Band, 110th Regiment, and Mrs. P. B. Baker of Berlin, and one sister, Mrs. Jane Ringler of Stonycreek township. His wife, Mrs. Harriet Suder Kimmel, died 15 years ago. The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 13, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

The parents of a local soldier who had been reported missing in action were notified yesterday that their son was killed July 12 in Vietnam. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Kimmell of 313 Arch Street, received word that their son, Pfc. George Samuel Kimmell, was killed while on a combat operation when enemy forces were enountered. The young soldier, who was 21, was attached to Company A Second Battalion, First Infantry Division. A 1968 graduate of Fort Hill High School, he enlisted in the Army on January 13 and had been in Vietnam about two months. Besides his father and mother, Ethel Pearl (Branson) Kimmell, he is survived by two brothers, Jess L. and Richard D. Kimmell, city; three half-brothers, Curtis Yost, Eckhart; Conrad Yost, city, and Bernard Yost, Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Mrs. Edna P. White, Lake Gordon, Pa., and Mrs. Mary F Deffinbaugh, city. The body will be returned to thc Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, August 12, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Mrs. Maude M. Kines, 68, wife of William E. Kines, died this morning at their home, rear 338 Virginia Avenue, following an illness of a year. Born at Meyersdale, Pa., she was a daughter of the late William and Hannah (Kroushaur) Smith and had lived here 35 years. Surviving, besides her husband, are five sons, William C. and Clarence A. Emerick, both of this city; Earl L. Emerick, Fairgo; Alfred E. Emerick Jr., Livonia, Mich., and William E. Kines Jr., Ridgeley; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph L. Brent, Little Orleans, and Mrs. William R. Northcraft, Wadsworth, Ohio; two brothers, William H. and Clarence C. Smith, both of Akron; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Lintz, Jerome, Pa., and Mrs. Glenn Christner, Meyersdale, 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 25, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2010

William E. Kines, 76, a former resident of Virginia Avenue, died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Gilbert, 4480 Fulton Road, Cleveland, Ohio, where he had resided the past several months. A native of Grafton, he was a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad clerk. Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, William E. Kines Jr., Ridgeley; another daughter, Mrs. Pauline Niland, Cambridge, Ohio; four step-sons, William C., Clarence A. Emerick, and Alfred E. Emerick, city, and Earl L. Emerick, Fairgo; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joseph L. Brant, Little Orleans, and Mrs. William N. Northcraft, Wadsworth, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Effie Ehis, Phillippi, W. Va. Services will be held tomorrow at the Scarpelli Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Vespa, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, Elder Street, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Pa.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 4, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

James H. King, a native of Allegany Co., Md., died Friday at his home near Grafton, aged 69 years. He was for a number of years foreman in the B&O railroad yards at Grafton. He served in Co. B, W. Va. Volunteers in the Union Army. He is survived by his wife and six children, three sons and three daughters, in the persons of Charles O. of Grafton; Fred A. and W. C. of Curtin, W. Va.; and Mrs. George Wolf of Elkins, and Misses Clara and May, at home.
Keyser Tribune, April 25, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 3, 2010

MOUNT SAVAGE - Marion Louise King, 92, of Mount Savage, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the WMHS-Braddock Campus. Born April 17, 1917 in Mount Savage, Marion was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Neder and Maryann (Lemmert) Neder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gregory King; four brothers; three sisters; and one son-in-law, Gary McKenzie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. King was a homemaker. She was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church and the Sodality, Mt. Savage. Surviving are two sons, Arthur King and wife Mary, Cumberland and Joseph King and wife Sandra, Centerville, Pa.; one daughter, Mary Louise McKenzie, Mt. Savage; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Savage, on Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Ty Hullinger as celebrant. Interment will be in the Saint Patrick's Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at durstfuneralhome.com http://www.durstfuneralhome.com
April 21, 2009, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 10, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Florentine and two children, 536 Columbus Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Jenkins, Cleveland, attended the requiem mass and reburial yesterday in Elkins, W. Va., for S-1C Patrick Edward King who was killed at Leyte, Philippine Islands on Christmas Day 1944. Mrs. Florentine and Mrs. Jenkins are sisters of Seaman King."
"Sunday Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 5 Sep 1948
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 15, 2009

Final rites for Mrs. Sara King, 83, who died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Vernon Maust, Springs, Pa., after an illness of five weeks, were held yesterday afternoon in Springs Mennonite Church by Rev. Roy Otto and Rev. Ross Speicher. Burial was in the church cemetery. Born September 15, 1867, in Springs, Mrs. King was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Eliza (Folk) Hershberger. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons, Clarence C. King, East Pittsburgh; Olen H. King, Brownsville, Pa.; Walter King, East McKeesport, Pa., and; Daniel King, Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Olive Hardesty, Fort Hill, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Lohr, Turtle Creek, Pa., and Mrs. Mildred Teets and Mrs. Edna Maust, Springs; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. King belonged to Springs Mennonite Church and was a charter member of the congregation's Ladies Aid Society.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 3, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Fairmont. Jan 10 - Mrs. Lou Ann Kinkead, wife of Rev. Eliza [?Elias?] Kinkead, is dead at her home near Mt. Zion. She was married twice, her first husband being the late W. M. Moran, of this county. Two children survive. The funeral was held this afternoon.
Keyser Tribune, January 17, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald
Posted August 12, 2010

Harrisonburg Va
Miss Susan Kinker, 60 years old, daughter of the late Rev St Jo* Kinker, is dead near Mauretown, Shenandoah county. She leaves four brothers and sisters.
Keyser Tribune, February 14, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 21, 2010

Capt. E. Kinney, who had been in the service of the B & O for over 20 years, died this week at his home in Grafton. Mr. Kinney was born in West Union, and after entering the railroad service, he was soon promoted to conductor.
Mineral Daily News, August 8, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 7, 2010

Grantsville, Md., April 2 — Etta Catherine Kinsinger, 66, wife of Jacob L. Kinsinger, died yesterday morning at her farm-home south of Grantsville. She suffered a stroke. She attended church Sunday. She was a daughter of Daniel and Mariah Brenneman. Surviving besides her husband Jacob, are five sons, Daniel, Clarence and Lester Kinsinger of Canton, O.; Elmer Kinsinger, Confluence, Pa., and Orville Kinsinger, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce Folk and Mrs. Daniel Folk, Grantsville; a brother, Harvey Brenneman, Friendsville, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Milton W. Kinsinger, Grantsville, and 26 grandchildren. She was a member of the Casselman Mennonite Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 2, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Grantsville - One of the drivers in a two-car collision that killed five people Sunday suffered a heart attack just before the accident, Washington County (Pa.) Coroner Farrell Jackson ruled yesterday. A car being operated by Merle Kolb, 56, of Springs, Pa., probably crossed the center line of Pennsylvania Route 837 and slammed into the second car, Jackson said. However, police could find no eye witnesses to the accident at 4:13 p.m. Sunday on the rain-soaked road near Monongahela, Pa. Mr. Kolb and four other passengers in his car were killed. They were his wife, Maxine, 54; Mary Schrock, 60, of Springs; Ralph Kinsinger, 66, and his wife, Emma, 60, of Grantsville. Allen Schrock, 55, also a passenger in Mr. Kolb's car, was in guarded condition at Pittsburgh's Eye and Ear Hospital. The driver of the second car, Robert Barbe, 20, of Monongahela, was treated and released from Monongahela Hospital. The bodies were taken to the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A joint service will be conducted for the five victims on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Springs Mennonite Church. Rev. John Graybill will officiate. Mrs. Schrock, a native of Springs, was a daughter of the late Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb. She was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Randall Schrock, Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Short, Salisbury, Pa.; three brothers, Robert, Donald and Blair Kolb, all of Springs; a sister, Miss Bernice Kolb, Springs; and two grandchildren. Mr. Kolb was born in Springs, a son of the late Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb. He is survived by a son, Gerald Kolb, Saudi Arabia; three brothers, Robert, Blair and Donald Kolb, and a sister, Miss Bernice Kolb, all of Springs. Mr. Kolb was a member of the Salisbury Lions Club. Mrs. Kolb, also a native of Springs, was a daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret (Kime) Rodamer. Besides her son, Gerald, she is survived by three brothers, Clarence and Earl Rodamer, Springs, Harry Rodamer, New Kensington, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Hester Hays, Baltimore, and Mrs. Leota Meador, Merritt Island, Fla. Mr. Kinsinger was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Joel and Linnie (Custer) Kinsinger. Surviving are two sons, Owen Kinsinger, Grantsville, and Eugene Kinsinger, Star Route, Grantsville; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Humberson, Baltimore; two brothers, Roy and Paul Kinsinger, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Resh, all of Grantsville, and 10 grandchildren. His wife was born in Elk Lick Township, a daughter of the late Alvin and Amelia (Miller) Schrock. Besides their sons and daughter, and grandchildren, she is survived by her brother, Allen Shrock, and six sisters, Miss Alta Shrock, Grantsville; Mrs. Orpha Shrader, Miss Ada Shrock and Miss Elnora Shrock, RD, Salisbury; Mrs. Naomi Sigler, Frostburg, and Mrs. Evelyn Kaufman of Kansas. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. Kinsinger. Mrs. Shrock, Mr. and Mrs. Kolb will be buried in Springs Cemetery. All of the victims were members of Springs Mennonite Church and their families have requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the church building fund.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

HYNDMAN — Mrs. Ada M. Kinton, 82, died Monday at the Pen Wood Home, Bedford. A native of Hyndman, she was born April 10, 1883, a daughter of the late Nathan and Lavana (Conn) Shaffer. Her husband, Robert L. Kinton, preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Meredith Bounagoura, Albany, N. Y.; Mrs. Edythe Williams, Rochester, N. Y.; and Mrs. Leona King, Cumberland; six sons, Merle Kinton, Baltimore; Stanley Kinton, Altoona; Luther and Dale Kinton, Rochester; Eugene Kinton, New Orleans, and John M. Kinton, Hyndman; a brother, Carson Shaffer, Ellerslie; a sister, Mrs. Wardie Hite, Hyndman; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kinton was a member of the EUB Church of Hyndman. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday at 2 p. m. by Rev. John H. Weaver, pastor of the Hyndman EUB Church. Interment will be in the Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, September 8, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 15, 2010

KIRBY, Charles William

MOUNT SAVAGE — Charles "Duney" William Kirby, 81, of Mount Savage, died on Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care. Born April 6,1926, in Corriganville, he was the son of the late Harvey Ray Kirby and Bertha Alice (Smith) Kirby. Mr. Kirby was also preceded in death by a brother, Elwood Kirby; and a sister, Maude Blank. A United States Army-Air Force Veteran of World War II, Mr. Kirby retired from Pittsburgh Plate and Glass. He was a member of the Mount Savage United Methodist Church. Mr. Kirby is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary E. Kirby; his daughters, Sheree Emerick and her husband Rick and Lisa Winebrenner and her husband Bryan, all of Mount Savage; his sister, lola Dickel, Virginia Beach, Va.; his grandchildren, Shelley Howard and her husband Jay, Misty Emerick and her special friend Michael Bobo and Kirby Winebrenner, all of Mount Savage; his great grandchildren, Jacob, Gabriel, and Nathan Howard and Zain Bobo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to him as Uncle "Duney" and/or Uncle Kirby. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, PA., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Max Greenfield officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap.
The Cumberland Times-News, September 18, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012

KIRBY, Mrs. Elizabeth Devlin

Death of Mrs Kirby
Mrs Elizabeth Kirby, widow of John Kirby, died at her home on Standish St yesterday afternoon, aged 70 years. Mrs Kirby, during the life of her husband, occupied Vale Farm at Vale Summit and was known for her charitable disposition. She is survived by the following children: Messrs John, William, Aloysius and Joseph of this city and Edward of Washington; Mrs Aden Dillon, Washington, D.C., Mrs Bernard Dilley, Misses Ella, Julia and Regina of this city.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 28, 1912 - pg 5, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 5, 2012

KIRBY, Mrs. Elizabeth Devlin

Funeral of Mrs Kirby
Mrs Elizabeth Kirby, widow of John Kirby, who died at her home on Standish St here yesterday will be buried Saturday morning in St Michael's cemetery. A solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock in St Michael's church by Rev J S Cuddy. Mrs Kirby was in her 70th year when she died, having been born in Kirkcudtbright, Scotland, March 14, 1842. Her death which resulted from the infirmities of age, occurred at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon while several of her children were at her bedside. Mrs Kirby had been a resident of this county since 1856. She was widely known and well regarded.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, March 29, 1912 - pg 3, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 5, 2012

KIRBY, J. Leo

"FROSTBURG - J. Leo Kirby, 10163 Sutherland Road, Silver Spring, a former resident of Frostburg, died Friday in Holy Cross Hospital, Washington, D.C. Born in Vale Summit, he was the son of the late John and Anna (McGann) Kirby. He was a retired employe of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Silver Spring. Surviving are his widow, Irene (Frick) Kirby; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Murphy, Mrs. Irene Logan and Mrs. Frances Fehiner, all of Washington; one son, John C. Kirby, Washington; two sisters, Miss Anne A. Kirby and Mrs. Dorothy Cherry, both of Washington, and 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Warren E. Pumphrey Funeral Home, 8434 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. today at St. Bernadette's Church, Silver Spring, with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery there."
The News, Cumberland, Maryland Tue 1 Aug 1967
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 4, 2011

Mining Region News - John Kirby, a respected citizen of Mt. Savage, this county, died at the Western Maryland hospital, last night at 7 o'clock, of kidney trouble, aged 75 years. The deceased many years ago resided in this city. He is survived by several grown children; his wife having died a number of years ago. The remains were taken to Mt. Savage this morning on the 9:50 train of the C. & P. R. R. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery at Mt. Savage.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, March 12, 1907
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

Almost a Centenarian, She Passed Peacefully Away Yesterday
Mrs. John Kirby died at Vale Summit yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at the age of ninety-one years. Death resulted from old age. Mrs. Kirby passed peacefully away, her death marking the close of an earnest, faithful and well-spent life. In many respects she was a remarkable woman. She possessed a wonderful memory, had ma (not readable) and remembered plainly many historical interests in the earlier history of this county. She was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1806 and came to this country (not readable) three years ago. With her husband John Kirby, Sr., she took up her residence at once in Allegany county, settling near Vale Summit.
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The Evening Times, Cumberland, November 4, 1897
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

A Remarkable Old Lady Borne to Her Final Resting Place
The funeral of Mrs. John Kirby, whose death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, near Vale Summit, Wednesday morning, as noted in the Times, took place yesterday morning from St. Michael's church at Frostburg. The interment was in the cemetery connected with that church. The following were pall bearers: Michael O'Rourke, Michael Sullivan, James Scally, Henry Kain, Michael Condon and Thomas Condon. Mrs. Kirby was a very old lady and was at the time of her death one of the oldest, if not the oldest, woman in Allegany County, being ninety-one years of age. For sixty-three years she had been a resident of this county. She not only had a large relationship, but an extensive acquaintance throughout this section. A remarkable thing about this venerable old lady was that at the time of her death she had forty-eight grand children and thirty-five great grandchildren, all of whom are living. In addition to this she was the mother of two sons and six daughters, all of whom survive her excepting one daughter, Mrs. K. Cordial, who died about a year ago. The surviving children all live in this county excepting the oldest daughter, who resides in Minnesota. The esteem in which the deceased was held was attested by the large concourse of friends in attendance at the obsequies.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, November 6, 1897
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

One Hundred and Two Years
An investigation of family records has proved that this was the correct age of Mrs. John Kirby who died at Vale Summit last November. She was baptized March 18th, 1796 – Lonaconing Review. Mrs. Kirby was the mother of William Kirby of this city.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, March 11, 1898
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

Midland - Clement Kirby, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby, of Klondike, died last night, after an illness of but a few days, of scarlet fever, aged four years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 21, 1905
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

Frostburg - The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby were very sorry to learn of the death of their child at their home at Lord, a few miles west of Frostburg, after a short illness. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence at Lord. Interment was made in St. Michael's Catholic cemetery at this place.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, Feb. 22, 1905
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

The funeral of Mr. John R. Kirby of near Eckhart who died at his home on Saturday took place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence where the services were held by Rev. Edwards of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The remains were interred in the Eckhart cemetery in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The deceased was 40 years of age and is survived by a number of grown children all-residing in that locality. The floral offerings were very handsome.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, November 12, 1907
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

KIRBY, Miss Julia

"MISS JULIA KIRBY, 59, DIES AT SULLIVAN HOME-
Miss Julia Kibry, aged 59 years, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Kirby, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Leo Sullivan, Standish street, last night at 9:15 o'clock. Miss Kirby was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Several years back she was proprietress of a boarding house and was know the city over for her genial manner and good cooking. She had been in failing health for the past two years. Miss Kirby was a niece of William F. Kirby, Cumberland, Mr., who died March 24. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Aden Dillon and Mrs. Bernard Dilley, this city, and five brothers, John, Edward and Aloysius Kirby, Washington, D. C., and William and Joseph Kirby, this city. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland 4 Apr 1930
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted August 4, 2011

CUMBERLAND — Madeline Rose Kirby, 82, of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Now she rests in the arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Born March 11, 1927 in Wellersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Samuel Sturtz, Sr., and Mamie Elizabeth (Gomer) Sturtz. Mrs. Kirby was also preceded in death by her husband, John R. Kirby, Sr., March 10, 1959; two sisters, Gladys Witt and husband Joe and Thelma Shuck and husband Karl; and a brother, Reverend Lloyd S. Sturtz, Jr., and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Madeline retired from Frostburg State University and also worked many years at Sears Roebuck and Company. After retirement she continued working part time for the Bender Family at Service Master of Cumberland. She worked her entire life since leaving home on Dec. 7, 1941 and raised her sons after the death of her husband on March 10, 1959. Madeline had many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was an active member of the Second Baptist Church in Cumberland, prior to her illness. She especially loved the choir and her Sunday School class. Madeline is survived by her sons, John R. Kirby, Jr. and wife Jacqueline, Frostburg and David A. Kirby, Gaithersburg. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, David Lloyd Kirby, Wellersburg, Daniel John Kirby, Frostburg, Lauren Elizabeth Kirby, LaVale and Elizabeth Rose Kirby, Frostburg; her brother-in-law, Ronald Kirby and wife Norma, Conway, S.C.; and her brother’s widow, Joan Sturtz, Beaver Falls, Pa. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Sherrill Dillon officiating. Interment will be in Cook’s Cemetery, Wellersburg. Pallbearers will be John R. Kirby, David A. Kirby, David L. Kirby, Daniel J. Kirby, Robert Hadra and James Van. The family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.
Cumberland Times-News, May 06, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 16, 2010

MT. SAVAGE — Mrs. Matilda J. Kirby, 80, of Calla Hill, died Saturday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg following an illness of two years.
Born in Ryde, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Miller) Frankenberry. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Kirby. Mrs. Kirby was a member of the Mt. Savage United Methodist Church and the Mt. Savage Rebecca Lodge.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Elliott, Frostburg; two sons, Raymond R. Kirby, LaVale and Robert Kirby, Winston Salem, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Rice Mt. Savage, and Miss Esther Frankenberry, Eckhart; three brothers, Edwin, James and Joseph Frankenberry, all of Mt. Savage; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrick officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Frankenberry, Howard Frankenberry,
Jerry Frankenberry, Roger Frankenberry, David Gentry and Robert Ringer.
The Cumberland News, Monday, March 31, 1969
Posted June 22, 2009

Mt. Savage, Md., March 12 - Mr. Philip Kirby, whose death was announced yesterday, was born in Frostburg on April 1, 1831, and had he lived until the first of next month he would have reached the 76th milestone of his life. His father was one of the first settlers of Frostburg. Deceased came here from Cumberland in 1882, and secured employment in the C. & P. R. R. Co's carpenter shops, where he worked as a carpenter for quite awhile. He was a Democrat of the first water and it has been said of him that he never voted for any man that was not a Democrat. He was a man 76 years of age and never was forty miles away from his home during his whole life. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Messrs. William, George and Philip Kirby; Mrs. Joseph Crow and Mrs. George H. Rizer. His funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the M. E. church and was largely attended. Interment was made in the M. E. cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, March 13, 1907
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 5, 2010

KIRBY SERVICE
A service for Mrs. Salome Kirby, 89, formerly of Mt. Savage, who died Monday will be conducted at the Kight Funeral Home tomorrow at 1 p. m. Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrick will officiate and burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Cubbage, Kenneth Cubbage, Grant Wallizer, George Loy, James Smith and Richard Rizer.
The Cumberland News, Wednesday, March 20, 1968
Posted June 22, 2009

Mt. Savage, Md., Nov. 29—Funeral services for Mrs. Stella (Crowe) Kirby, 72, wife of William Kirby, who died Saturday at Memorial
Hospital, Cumberland, were held Monday, at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. G. D. Sampson, pastor, officiating.
Interment was in the M. E. Cemetery. The pallbearers were Louis Beal, William Holsinger. Chris Pollock, Howard Stevens, William Lancaster and Richard Sourbrine; flower bearers, Howard Sine, Jr., Thomas Hughes, Charles Sine, Marshall Black and Robert Kirby, Joseph M. FHzpatrick.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1938
Posted June 22, 2009

Frostburg News Frostburg, Md., June 12.
Death of William Kirby.
William Kirby, aged 35 (?) died Tuesday morning at his home in Eckhart. He is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Time, Thursday, June 12, 1919
Posted June 22, 2009

Mt. Savage - William H. Kirby, 80, died yesterday at Miners Hospital where he was admitted last Thursday. A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late William A. and Stella (Crowe) Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a member of the Methodist Church at Mt. Savage and was a retired employe of the Engineering Department of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Matilda (Frankenberry) Kirby; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Frostburg; two sons, Raymond E. Kirby, LaVale,and Robert K. Kirby, Walkerstown, N.C.: four sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Black, Barberton, Ohio; Mrs. Maude Holsinger and Mrs. Mildred Sine, both of Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Ruth Higgins, Cumberland; a brother, Roy Kirby, Mt. Savage; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrich officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, Wednesday, March 20, 1968
Posted June 22, 2009

HYNDMAN - Charles Calvin Kirchner, 80, died Saturday in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Mr. snd Mrs. Daniel Kirchner. Mr. Kirchner was a member of Hyndman Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his widow, Lucretia (Fait) Kirchner; four children, Mrs. Anna Stuby, Cumberland; Mrs. Janet R. Barnes and Charles M. Kirchner, both of Frederick, and Mrs. Marlene Swauger, Buffalo Mills: two brothers, Luther and Daniel Kirchner, both of Nantiglo; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Ellerslie; Mrs. Bertha Messenger, New York, and Pearl, Ebensburg; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Charles Evans and burial will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 9, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

HYNDMAN - Daniel R. Kirchner, 60, of 134 3rd Street, Nanty Glo, Pa., died Saturday at about 8:55 p.m. when he was struck by a car while crossing Pennsylvania State Route 271 in Nanty Glo. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses said Mr. Kirchner walked in front of the oncoming vehicle. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Daniel and Julia (Valentine) Kirchner. He is survived by two brothers, Martin Kirchner, Nanty Glo, and Dewey Kirchner, Arizona; and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Rosky, Boyertown, Pa.; Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Ellerslie; and Mrs. Bertha Slatnick, Brooklyn, N. Y. Services tomorrow in Nanty Glo; interment in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 2, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

MEYERSDALE — George C. Kirchner, 71, of here, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital at Johnstown, Pa. He had been in ill health some time. A native of Hyndman, he was born November 17, 1886, a son of the late Daniel and Susan (Mull) Kirchner. His wife, Mrs. Ida (Day) Kirchner, preceded him in death. He is survived by four sons, Frank and George C. Kirchner, both of here; Theodore Kirchner, Baltimore, and Roy Kirchner, Cumberland; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Ickes, Beaverdale, Pa.; five brothers, Harry and Charles Kirchner, both of Hyndman; Daniel and Luther Kirchner, both of Nantyglo, Pa., and Dewey Kirchner, Brooklyn; three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Fitzpatrick, Ellerslie: Mrs. Bertha Messinger, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Pearl Bromsky, Ebensburg, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be held at the residence on Thursday at 2 p. m. and burial will be in the Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 18, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

HYNDMAN, Pa. — Harry Leroy Kirchner, 66, died here yesterday at his home after a short illness. A native of Hyndman, he was son of the late Daniel and Susan (Mull) Kirchner. Mr. Kirchner was a retired crossing watchman for the B&O Railroad and was a member of Hyndman Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his widow, Pearl (Smith) Kirchner; eight children Paul Kirchner, Baltimore; Mrs Kenneth Witt, Silver Spring; and Eugene and Billy Kirchner, Mrs. Floyd Shroyer, Mrs. Clinton Winebrenner, Mrs. Robert Jenkins and Mrs. Manford Emerick, all of here; four brothers, Charles Kirchner, of here; Luther and Daniel Kirchner, both of Nanty Glo; and Dwight Kirchner, New York; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Bertha Messenger, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs. Pearl Devore, Evansburg; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. A. F. Thomas. Burial will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 18, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Ida B. Kirchner, 58, wife of George Kirchner, 156 Keystone Street, died this morning at the Hazel McGilvery Hospital where she had been a patient since last Saturday evening. A native of Hyndman, she was born July 2, 1889, and had resided in Meyersdale the past four years. She came here from Dulo. In addition to her husband and mother, Mrs. Mary E. Day, she is survived by four sons, Frank Kirchner, at home; Theodore Kirchner, Baltimore; Roy Kirchner, Cumberland; George C. Kirchner, this city; a daughter, Dorothy Ickes, Beaverdale; a sister, Viola Kirchner, this city; three brothers, William Day, McKeesport; Irvin Day, Connellsville; John Day, Fairhope. The body will remain at the home where services will be held Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 10, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HYNDMAN - Miss Lilly Rebecca Kirchner, 58, Fairhope, died yesterday in Meyersdale Communify Hospital. A native of this area, she was a daughter of the late William and Martha (Miller) Kirchner. Surviving are a brother, John Kirchner, Fairhope; five sisters Mrs. Rose Deneen, Hyndman; Mrs. Violet Stahlman, Corriganville; Mrs. Bertha Logsdon and Mrs. Nettie Kennell, both of RD 1, Hyndman, and Mrs. Bessie Deneen, Cairnbrook. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where a service will be conducted Friday at 2 p. m. Rev. Charles Evans will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 21, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Mrs. Martha Ann Kirchner, 80, died yesterday. A native of Bedford Valley, she was born May 25, 1877, and was a daughter of the late Jerry and Rebecca (Wertz) Miller. Her husband was the late William W. Kirchner. Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Rosa Deneen, of here; Mrs. Bertha Logsdon and Mrs. Nettie Kennell, both of RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Violet Stahlman, Corriganville; Mrs. Bessie Deneen, Cairnbrook; and Miss Lillie Kirchner; a son, John Kirchner, at home; 24 grandchildren. She was a member of the Evangelical Church. Zeigler Funeral Home; services Thursday; interment Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 14, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MEYERSDALE - Samuel Kirchner, 67, died in Meyersdale Community Hospital yesterday following an illness of two months. A native of Hyndman, he was a son of the late Daniel and Susan (Mull) Kirchner. He had been employed by the Pennsylvania State Roads until his retirement two years ago. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Viola (Day) Kirchner; three sons Benjamin Kirchner, at home; Robert Kirchner, of here; and Samuel Kirchner Jr., Baltimore; a daughter, Mrs. William H. Legas, also of this place; three brothers, George Kirchner, also of here; and Charles and Henry Kirchner, both of Hyndman; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick, of Ellerslie, Md., and seven grandchildren. The body is at the residence with services to be conducted at 2 p. m. Friday from the Meyersdale Methodist Church. Interment will be in Meyersdale Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 30, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

"Mrs. Gladys Marie Kirk, 67, of RD 1, Old Route 36, Westernport, died Saturday, May 19, 1990, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born in Lonaconing January 28, 1923, she was a son {sic} of Jean Mitchell Moffatt, Lonaconing, and the late James Moffatt. Mrs. Kirk was a member of Gospel Hall, Lonaconing. Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband, William Kirk; four sons, James, Kirk, Roger Kirk, Gary Kirk, at home; Wayne Kirk, Lonaconing; one brother, Gilbert Moffatt, Lonaconing; two sisters, Mrs. William Symons, Lonaconing and Mrs. Mary Langham, Barton; two grandchildren...Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills."
about May 19, 1990, publication not noted
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted December 11, 2010

Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Kirk, 73, of 800 Columbia Avenue, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, where she was admitted Wednesday. Mrs. Kirk was born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Hall) Smith. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers and the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving, in addition to her husband, Maurice, are two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Lee Palmer and Mrs. Patricia Ann Shaffer, both of Cumberland; one son, Maurice J. Kirk, Cumberland; two brothers, William and Leo J. Smith, both of Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, Cumberland, and Mrs. Rose Lee Rhoads, Hamden, Conn., and nine grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. The Christian Mothers and the Third Order of St. Francis will recite the rosary today at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, March 25, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2010

PIEDMONT, WV- Services for John Joseph Kirk, 66, native of here, who died March 23 in Anthony Hospital, Gallup, NM, were held in the Sacred Heart Cathedral there March 26. Mr. Kirk went to Gallup 41 years ago and after a brief period in banking, took over an Indian trading post. He became one of the largest dealers in Indian rugs. At one time he operated at least half a dozen ranches, together with 15 trading posts.
During his years at Gallup, Mr. Kirk held many posts, serving at various times as mayor, county commissioner, exalted ruler of the Elks, president of Kiwanis, president of the Ceremonial Board and as director of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a Fourth Degree and charter member of the Knights of Columbus there and had served as grand knight of the organization. Prior to going west Mr. Kirk work in a Gorman, MD bank. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Kirk; five children and a sister, Mrs. James Cavanaugh.
Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1951
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 12, 2009

“Joseph M. Kirk, 418 Ali Brake Avenue, Wilmerdlng, Pa., native of Midland, died yesterday. He was a son of Mrs. Mary Kirk and the late John Kirk, and resided with his mother. He is also survived by two brothers John and William Kirk, of Wilmerding, and two sisters, Mrs. Michael Gibbons, of Wilkensburg, Pa., and Mrs. John P. Coyle, of Wilmerding. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in St. Alphonsus Catholic church, Wilmerding.”
“The Cumberland Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland Monday, October 19, 1942 Page 9
[Note: He was the son of John James Kirk and Mary McGreevy Kirk]
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 3, 2009

Hyndman - Albert W. Kiser, 60, of RD 1, Hyndman, died yesterday at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was a retired Western Maryland Railway conductor. Born July 18, 1907 in Hyndman, he was the son of the late Samuel and Barbara (Deneen) Kiser, and was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Irene (Sides) Kiser. He was a member of the Hyndman Pentecostal Church and had served in the Army from 1924 to 1933. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Barbara Leydig, Hyndman, and Mrs. Anna May Kennell, Marion, Pa.; two sons, Lewis Kiser and Charles Kiser, both of here; one brother, Raymond Kiser, Alumbank, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Grenke, Mrs. Anna Burkett and Mrs. Lillian Emerick, all of here, and Mrs. Bertha Sisler, Baltimore; and 13 grandchildren. Ziegler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. George Bittner. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 19, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Daniel J. Kiser, 81, of Connellsville, died Tuesday evening in Connellsville State Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1878, at Hyndman, son of the late Henry and Rebecca Martin Kiser. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He is survived by three children: Mrs. Homer Clark, of South Connellsville, Orville of Connellsville, and Mrs. Ivan Willison of Hyndman; two brothers, Peter Franklin of Cumberland, Md., and William of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the McIntire funeral home after 5 p.m. today, and after 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ziegler funeral home in Hyndman. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ziegler funeral home with Rev. A. F. Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Comp Cemetery near Hyndman.
January 27, 1960 (no publication noted)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

HYNDMAN - Lewis William Kiser, 38, was dead on arrival Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Albert William and Myrtle (Sides) Kiser. He was employed as a mechanic at the Sam Leydig Garage and was a member of Hyndman Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his wiaow, Darlene (Shaffer) Kiser; a son, Lewis W. Kiser Jr., and two daughters, Dorothy and Barbara Kiser, all at home; a brother, Charles Kiser, here; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Leydig and Mrs. Anna May Kennell, RD l. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 10, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

HYNDMAN - Mrs. Myrtle Irene Kiser, 57, RD 1, died yesterday of a heart attack in Pentecostal Church while attending services. A native of Hyndman, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Frances (Kennell) Sides and is survived by her husband, Albert Kiser. Also surviving are two sons, Lewis Kiser and Charles Kiser, both of RD 1, Hyndman; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Leydig, here; and Mrs. Anna May Kennell, Green Castle, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Flora Leydig, Hyndman; Mrs. Iva Clites, RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Helen Lavin, Oldtown; and Mrs. Vivian Royal, Lake Okeechobee, Fla., and 12 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 in the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. George Bittner. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, March 13, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

Hyndman - Orville Kiser, 66, of 1530 South Pittsburgh Street, South Connellsville, died there yesterday. He was a former resident of here. Born in Hyndman, he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary (Emerick) Kiser. Mr. Kiser was a member of the Church of God and had been employed by Anchor-Hocking Glass Company. Surviving are his widow, Mary M. (Hixenbaugh) Kiser, and two sisters, Mrs. Freda Clark, South Connellsville, and Mrs. Ada Willison, of here. The body is at the Brooks Funeral Home, South Connellsville, where services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be there.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Mrs. Rebecca M. Kiser, 76 years old, wife of Henry Kiser and a lifelong resident of Hyndman, died Monday morning at her home. She is also survived by three sons, D. G. Kiser of Hyndman, D. J. Kiser of Cumberland, William M. Kiser of Central City, and two brothers, Daniel Martin of Somerset, and William Martin of Hyndman. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Evangelical Church, Hyndman, with interment in the family plot in the Hyndman cemetery.
The Bedford Gazette, May 15, 1931
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

Mrs. Edna Kitsmiller, 84, formerly of here, died today at Hopemont (W.Va.) State Hospital. Born at Elk Gardens, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Sarah (Ravenscroft) Biggs. She was twice married, her first husband, Thornton Grove and her second, Proctor Kitsmiller, preceding her in death. Mrs. Kitsmiller was a member of Kelly-Mansfield Unit 52, American Legion Auxiliary, and Rebekah Lodge.
Surviving are a son, Burton Grove, Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Twigg, Falls Chruch, VA.; Geraldine of Detroit, two brothers, Ralph and Harry Biggs, both of Westernport; one sister, Mrs. Rymer Ferrell, Westernport and a number of grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home here where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times, 1 June, 1970
(Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht)
Posted November 28, 2009

Mountain Lake Park, Md., Feb. 28. - Clayton Kitzmiller, 64, died at his home near Lock Lynn Heights, Wednesday afternoon, following a heart attack. Mr. Kitzmiller, a son of the late Isaac Clayton and Nancy Jane Kitzmiller was born at Cross, W. Va.
He married Miss Hettie Maude Harvey December 25, 1901. Surviving children are, Beryl R. Kitzmiller, Thomas K. Kitzmiller, Morgantown, W. Va.; and Elmer Clayton Kitzmiller, Cresaptown. Also surviving is his second wife, the former Nellie Herring.
He was a member of the Methodist church at Kitzmiller 45 years and of the K. of P. lodge for more than 30 years.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 28,1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)

BLAINE. W. Va.—Gilbert Milroy Kitzmiller, 75, died suddenly last night at his home. Born August 26, 1882 in Grant County, he was a son of the late Arness and Sara Adelade Cosner[Kitzmiller]. He had been a farmer all his life and was a member of Mt. Storm Methtodist Church.
Surviving are his widow. Mina Bernice (Poole) Kitzmiller; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Idleman, Mt. Storm; two brothers, Dewey Kitzmiller, of RD 1. Elk Garden; Riley Kitzmiller of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. Dorcas Willis. RD 1, Elk Garden; Mrs. Lucy Watts and Mrs.; Edna Coffey. The body will bexat the Sharpless Funeral home here until 10 a. m. tomorrow when it will be taken to the residence. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Mt. Storm Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Storm Cemetery. The family requests flowers be omitted.
Cumberland Time, August 24, 1958
Posted August 7, 2009

HARTMONSVILLE- Mrs Katie Kitzmiller, wife of Edward Kitzmiller, died last Wed, July 31, 1912, aged 40 years. She was the mother of twelve children - nine of whom are living. Her maiden name was Ridenour. She was a kind mother and good neighbor. Her funeral was preached by Rev Geo Burgess. She was laid to rest in Blake Chapel cemetery. W H Kight was undertaker.
Keyser Tribune, August 9, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 18, 2010

ELK GARDEN NEWS - Lloyd Kitzmiller, died at his residence of apoplexy, Aug 30, 1911, aged 86 years, 1 month and 25 days. The funeral sermon was preached in the Nethken Hill church by Rev J W Bedford and the interment was in the cemetery near Sulphur on the Wm Kitzmiller farm. The deceased lived for many years on his farm near Blaine and in his death we lose one of the landmarks of this community. He was born near Clearspring and was a quiet and respectable citizen. Two brothers survive him, Nathaniel Kitzmiller, of Hartmonsville, and Luke Kitzmiller, of Schell. The children that survive him are Grant and John Kitzmiller, Misses Harriet and Victoria Kitzmiller, Mrs Fred Schwinabart and Mrs Amos Shaffer.
Keyser Tribune, September 8, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Riley C. Kitzmiller, 82, of Blairsville RD 1, died Tuesday, June 10,1986, in Latrobe Area Hospital. A son of Harness and Amy Kitzmiller, he was born Aug. 20,1903, in Mt. Storm, W.Va. Mr. Kitzmiller was a retired construction worker. Surviving are these children: Ervin, Blairsville; Alvin, Blairsville RD 1; James, New Florence; Mrs. William (Evelyn) Myers, Derry; Ernest, Wayne, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Lieht, Mrs. George (Loretta) Johns, Mrs. Donald (Pauline) Martin, all of Johnstown; 30 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dorcas Willis, Mt. Storm, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lula M. Aronhalt Kitzmiller in 1977; a son Cecil; a daughter Eleanor; two brothers and two sisters: Gilbert, Dewey, Lucy and Edna. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Richard L. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Blairsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Rev. C.W. Wion will officiate and interment will be in the Germany Lutheran Cemetery, West Wheatfield Township.
Indiana (PA) Gazette, Wednesday, June 11, 1986
Posted August 7, 2009

ELK GARDEN NEWS - A most distressing and fatal case of burning occurred on Nethken Hill last Monday. Stephen, son of Mr. and Mrs. U. Grant Kitzmiller, aged 4 years, 3 months and 13 days, was burned to death in a small stable. He went into the stable to play with some pups which was a usual pastime for him. When the fire was discovered the stable was in full flame. The alarm was raised but nothing could be done to stay the flames until the body was burned and charred beyond recognition. It is supposed the hay was ignited by a match. The funeral services were preached by Rev. L. C. Messick, and the interment was on Atlantic Hill in the burying ground on Frank Junkin's.
Keyser Tribune, September 1, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Mrs. Augustine Klavuhn, 77 years old, widow of Frederick Klavuhn, died yesterday at the home of her grandson, Albert W. Klavuhn, Yale St. She is survived by three sons, Henry and Peter M. Klavuhn, of Wellsville, OH, and two daughters, Mrs. Jesse B. George and Mrs. Edward H. Sherwood. Twenty-nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from her late home, Rev. John H. Albehm, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating.
Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland January 31, 1927
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 1, 2009

KLAVUHN, Gus

Gus Klavuhn, 58. ol 252 Bedford street, died today at his home: He was a son of the late Fred and Augustine Klavuhn and a native of Cumberland. He spent 35 years in Wellsville, Ohio, as an employe of the American Steel Mill Co. Two years ago he returned to Cumberland, working for the George F. Hazelwood Co, He was a member of the First Christian Church, this city and of the Junior Order U. A. M. and Odd Fellows at Wellsville. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ella Klavuhn; five daughters, Mrs. Eva Stevens. Mrs. Eugene Mick and Mrs. Dawn Figley, all of East Liverpool, Ohio; Georgette and Dorothy May, at home; three sons, Hllbert and Roy, of East Liverpool, and Gus, Jr., at home; one brother, P. M. Klavuhn, city; two sisters, Mrs. V. H. Sherwood and Mrs. J. B. George, both of Cumberland.
Evening Times, Cumberland, MD. Thursday, 19 January 1939
~Genie
Posted June 16, 2012

CUMBERLAND - Richard "Dick" Lee Klavuhn, 86, of Cumberland, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born Jan. 9, 1925, at home on Yale Street, Cumberland, he was the son of the late Albert William Klavuhn and Hazel (Cochran) Klavuhn. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn (Klavuhn) Wilson; and two brothers, Robert Klavuhn and Ralph E. Klavuhn. Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and served three years mostly in the South Pacific, New Guinea, Philippines and Biak Island. His unit was one of the first occupational forces in Japan. Dick was a life member of the Henry Hart Post 1411 V.F.W. and was a member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Dick, even though he only had a ninth grade education, by hard work and dedication he started Klavuhn Moving and Storage. He retired as president 20 years ago and enjoyed his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid gardener, loved his flowers and took pride in having a ripe tomato by the 4th of July. He was also known for his sense of humor. Dick is survived by his wife of 64 years, M. Jane Klavuhn, Cumberland; two sons, Gary R. Klavuhn and wife Vicki, Short Gap, W.Va. and John E. Klavuhn, Cumberland; a daughter, Linda A. Simpson and husband Gary, Avilton; his grandchildren, Matthew Alexander and wife Jennifer, Chris Klavuhn and wife Amanda, Rick Alexander and fiancée Crystal, Molly Laraway and husband Les, Melissa Gaughan and husband Keith, Susan Davis and husband Brandon, Timothy Klavuhn, and Brittney Klavuhn. His step-grandchildren, Jennifer Shaw and Brandon Simpson; his great-grandchildren, Alexis Gaughan, Bailey Alexander, Austin Laraway, Rick Alexander Jr., Andrew Gaughan, Taylor Alexander, Makayla Alexander, Kyley Alexander, Blake Klavuhn, and Brooklyn Klavuhn; his step-grandchildren, Nic Laraway, Seth Thomas, Liam Shaw, Kennedy Shaw, and Keagan Simpson; a half-brother, David Klavuhn, of Pensylvania; and a half-sister, Carole Keiser and husband Tom, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, (www.AdamsFamilyFuneralHome.com) on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will take place at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 125 Fayette St., Cumberland, on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. with Father Michael P. Masich, O.F.M. Cap, as celebrant. Interment will be in the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Matthew Alexander, Chris Klavuhn, Rick Alexander, Gary Simpson, Les Laraway and Keith Gaughan. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 125 Fayette St., Cumberland, MD 21502 or to the WMHS-Hospice Services, 1050 W. Industrial Boulevard, Cumberland, MD 21502.
The Klavuhn family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Western Maryland Health System Hospice Services for their outstanding care and compassion.
Cumberland Times-News; February 27, 2011
~Genie
Posted June 16, 2012

BEAVER RUN ITEMS - Matilda Kline died Friday, the (?19th), after a long illness and was buried Saturday at 3pm, funeral at the house. Through most of her sickness she was a great sufferer. She told the writer some time ago that she had made her will and in it had given all to Miss Sadie V. Leatherman, who had been living with her and caring for her many years. With her own original interest in the realty, the shares given her by some of the heirs, and the shares she bought of a few of the heirs, the testatrix owned about half of the farm. J H Cheshire is executor in the will.
Keyser Tribune, May 26, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 22, 2010

ELK GARDEN NEWS
An old citizen, perhaps the oldest in the county, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Bosley, at the old Atlantic mines near Elk Garden, Sun. Feb 12, 1911, aged 92 years. He was married twice and came from Idaho about four months ago where he had been staying with his first wife's children. He was formerly a resident of Grant County, this state. Mr Kline was a healthy man, had no use for doctors for he was never sick, and only laid down his life when his frame wore out. His remains were interred on the mountain farm of Geo Turner, in New Creek District.
NEWS TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 17, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 16, 2010

Davis, W. Va., March 3 - Joseph Kline died at his home here of uremic poison and apoplexy, aged 50 years. He was for a number of years wood foreman for the Parsons Pulp and Lumber Co. on its Dobbin line. He was a Knight Templar and a member of the Knights of the Maccabees and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter.
Keyser Tribune, March 2, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 3, 2010

KLINE, Mrs. Nora V. Owens

Mrs. Nora V. Kline, 56, wife of H. Murrell Kline. Wiley Ford, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Jennie (Troutman) Owens. She was a member of Wiley Ford Church of the Brethren and the Women's Fellowship of the church. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons. William Perry E. and Murell Kline Jr., Wiley Ford: a daughter, Miss Nora Jean Kline, at home; two brothers, Cloyd and Dorrie Owens, city, and nine grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, February 2, 1966 - pg 6, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 25, 2012

Apparently restored to perfect health following a surgical operation recently, Miss Octavia Kline, 40 years old a member of a prominent family, died suddenly Monday as she was about to leave the hospital for her home near town.
Keyser Tribune, February 14, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 21, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Nov. 5 — Jacob Klingaman, 71 years old, of Somerset, R. D. 2, died suddenly Friday night of a cerebral hemorrhage after being stricken while walking on a Somerset street. He leaves six daughters, Mrs. Bruce Fike, and Mrs. Peter Baer of Meyersdale, R. D., Mrs. James Boyer of Meyersdale, Mrs. John Harwig of Friedens and Mrs. William Rogers of Washington. There are 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday morning in the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren in charge of Rev. DeWitt L. Miller, pastor. Interment was made in Union Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 5, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 3 - Services were held at the Church of the Brethren this morning for Jacob Klingaman, 71, for many years a resident of Meyersdale, who for several years had been employed by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, near Somerset. He collapsed on the street Friday night while visiting in Somerset and was picked up in an unconscious condition and removed to the Somerset Community Hospital, where he died several minutes after having been admitted. Mr. Klingaman, a son of the late Noah and Lydia (Miller) Klingaman, was born in Greenville township, near here. His wife, the former Miss Rosie Landis, died several years ago. Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Bruce Fike, Mrs. William Fike, Mrs. James Boyer, and Mrs. Peter Baer, Meyersdale; Mrs. James Herwig, Friedens; Mrs. William Rogers, Washington. D. C.; also 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by the Rev. DeWitt L. Miller, with interment in Union Cemetery. (No date or paper given)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

KLINGARMAN, Mrs. Rose Landis

Meyersdale, Pa., June 18 - Mrs. Rose (Landis) Klingarman, 63, a native and lifelong resident of Somerset county, died early Sunday morning in Windber Hospital. Death followed a surgical operation performed one week ago. She was admitted to the institution June 8. Born near Berlin, Mrs. Klingarman was the wife of Jacob Klingarman of Meyersdale. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Bruce Fike, Mrs. James Boyer, Mrs. William Fike, all of Meyersdale; Mrs. John Herwig of Friedens, and Mrs. William Rogers of Washington, D. C. She also leaves 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Klingarman was a sister of Mrs. Isaac Niemiller of Berkleys Mills, Summit Township, and Mrs. Lloyd Hostetler and William Landis, both of Meyersdale. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 in the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren (no day given). Rev. G. L. Detwieler, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 18, 1935
[parents were Joseph Landis and Margaret Fleegle]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 17, 2011

MEYERSDALE, Pa. - Mrs. Alice E. Klink, 79, Garrett RD 1, died Thursday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Garrett, September 1, 1881, she was a daughter of Cyrus and Sarah (Vought) Bockes. Her husband, Daniel D. Klink, died in 1947. She is survived by four sons, Homer Klink, Sandusky, Ohio; Paul Klink, of here; Eugene and Ralph Klink, of Garrett; six daughters, Mrs. Margaret Forest, here; Mrs. Grace Schradel, Friedens, Pa.; Mrs. Mildred Beal, Washington, Pa.; Mrs. Hazel Blubaugh, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. Pearl Christner and Mrs. Miriam Burkholder, both of Garrett; 32 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. The body is at the price Funeral Home where the family will be receiving friends until 12:30 p. m. Sunday, when it will be taken to St. Paul's Wilhelm United Church of Christ. Services will be held at the church at 2:30 p. m. by Rev. Samuel Lobauch. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 29, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Alonzo Klink, 68, of Lower Turkeyfoot township, died at the home of Truman Steyer in Lower Turkeyfoot township at 7.30 o'clock Wednesday evening. He was born in Elk Lick township May 13, 1883, a son of the late Cornelius and Sarah Christner Klink. Surviving are a brother, Reuben Klink of Somerset, R. D. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Truman Steyer. The funeral service will be held in the Bethel Church of God at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. George Coffman, pastor of the Ursina Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Younkin Cemetery near the Bethel church.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 21, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Mrs. Catherine Angella Klink, 65, died at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Broderick Ludden. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence W. Klink, two sons, Donald Klink, Meyersdale, and John Klink, Cresaptown, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Colleen Bruner, Grantsville, Md., and Mrs. Bonnie Gilkerson, Washington, D. C.; a brother, Patrick Ludden, Meyersdale; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Barrett, Columbus, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 11, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 29, 2009

MEYERSDALE, Feb. 24 - Daniel D. Klink, 69, died suddenly Friday afternoon while sitting in a chair at his home at Meyersdale, R. D. A heart attack was blamed. Surviving are his widow, 11 children, 26 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 24, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

MT. SAVAGE - David Klink, 74, of RD I, died yesterday in Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in St. Paul, Pa., he was a son of the late Jonas and Ida Klink. He was a member of the Reformed Church of St. Paul. He is survived by his wife, Elma V. (Bockes) Klink; four sons, Jonas Klink, Somerset; George I. Klink, Courtland, Ohio; David Klink, Girard, Ohio; and Robert Klink, Cumberland: four daughters, Mrs. Edna Taylor, North Lima, Ohio; Mrs. Grace Kerr, Hyndman; Mrs. Ada Bell Bennett, here, and Mrs. Melda Gregory, Miami, Fla.: one brother, Irvin Klink, Somerset RD 1; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hartzel, Johnsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Florence Stevanus of Ohio, and 20 grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p. m. by Rev. William C. Harpold. Interment will be in St. Paul (Pa.) Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

A 64-year-old Frostburg woman was found dead yesterday at her home and death apparently was due to fumes from a faulty exhaust flue. Mrs. Florence Mae Klink, 219 First Street, Frostburg, was found in a chair at her home by a neighbor boy. The deputy medical examiner said death was due to asphyxiation caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities reported that Mrs. Klink had a new stove installed at her home Saturday and the fumes apparently came from a defective exhaust flue. A neighbor boy noticed a newspaper still on the porch of Mrs. Klink's home yesterday. When he went into the house to check on Mrs. Klink, who lived alone, he found her sitting in a chair, dead. Born at Gladwin, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Perrel and Anna (Fritz) Smallwood. Mrs. Klink was twice married and both her husbands, Edward Clark and Lloyd Klink, preceded her in death. She was a member of Johnson Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Edward Clark, Cumberland; Wilbert Clark, Seat Pleasant, Md., and Fred Clark, Frostburg; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Youngernan, Frostburg; three brothers, Frank Smallwood, Columbus, Ohio; Elmer Smallwood, Akron, Ohio, and William Clark, Atwater, Ohio: 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Harold B. Wright and burial will be in Johnson Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, November 22, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2010

ROCKWOOD, Feb. 22 - Joseph C. Klink, 70, a farmer of Black township, died Sunday morning at his home near here. He had been suffering from asthma for some time. He is survived by his wife, Anna; five sons, Olen, Dallas, Byron, Grover and Harry Klink, all of Rockwood; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Fletcher, of Duncanville; three brothers Calvin Klink of Berlin, Ruben Klink, of Somerset, R. D., and Alonzo Klink of Confluence, and a sister, Mrs. Truman Seyers of Confluence. There are also 17 grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Klink residence with Rev. W. M. Minerd, pastor of the Somerset Evangelistic Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hauger Cemetery near here.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 22, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

MEYERSDALE — Lawrence W. Klink, 57, died suddenly yesterday at his home. A native of Garrett, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ida (Foy) Klink. His wife, Angella Klink, died in January. Surviving are two sons, John W. Klink, Cresaptown, and DonaId L. Klink, Kent, Ohio; two daughters; Mrs. William Bruner, Grantsville, and Mrs. Raymond Gilkerson, Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Paul Klink, Meyersdale; Oscar Klink, Kent; and James Klink, Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Elwood Remey, Crocet, Va., and Mrs. William Kamp, Grantsville; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there Thursday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Robert Burns. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 29, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

ROCKWOOD—Mrs. Lizzie Enos Klink, 70, died at her home at Rockwood, R.D. 3. A daughter of the late Emanuel and Hannah Ohler Enos, she was born in Black Township. She leaves her husband, Reuben; two children, Frank of Somerset, R.D. 4, and Mrs. Clifford Stahl of Rockwood, R.D. 3; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Martin of Meyersdale and Mrs. Roy E. Snyder of Markleton.
October 23, 1956, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

FROSTBURG - Lloyd E. Klink, 61, a former resident of Frostburg, died Saturday at his home, 360 Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, Pa. Born in Frostburg on March 29, 1899, Mr. Klink was a son of the late Albert and Annie Klink. He had been employed at the Sharon plant of the Westinghouse Electric Company. He was a member of Local 617, AFL-CIO, the Frostburg Moose Lodge and Johnson Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Florence (Clark) Klink: one son, Albert A. Klink, Frostburg; one step-son, Charles R. Hill, West Middlesex, Pa.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Richard McClintock, Frostburg, and one brother, Calvert Klink, Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 7 until 9 p.m. today. Services will he conducted on Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. at the funeral home by Rev. Emory McGraw, pastor of Grantsville Methodist Church. Interment will be in Johnson Cemetery on U. S. Route 40. Pallbearers will be George Arnold, Chris Glass, Walter Eichhorn Jr., Earl Eisel, Thomas McKenzie and Samuel Eisel.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 14, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Mrs. Lois N. Klink, 39, of RD 2, Meyersdale, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital where she had been a patient several days. A native of Meyersdale, she was a daughter of Mrs. Stella (Baer) Reiber, Meyersdale, and the late Dalton Reiber. Her husband, Glenn Klink, died in 1961. Also surviving are four children, Robert Klink, RD 3, Meyersdale, and Lois, Daniel and Ricky Klink, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Margaretta Burkholder, Meyersdale, and Mrs. Betty McKenzie, Salisbury, and four brothers, Dalton, William and Charles Klink, all of Baltimore, and Orion Klink, Meyersdale. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. William H. Snell. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 1, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 17, 2010

ROCKWOOD, Dec. 19 — Miss Mae Leora Klink, 27, died Sunday morning at her home at Southampton. She was born in Elk Lick township, a daughter of David and Alma Bockes Klink, and was a member of the Rockwood Brethren Church. Surviving are her parents, three brothers and five sisters. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 19, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Roy Elwood Klink, 39, of Somerset. R. D. 5, died in his home. A World War Two veteran, he was a member of the First E. U. B. Church and was employed as a driver for Cooper-Jarrett Co. Surviving are his parents, Homer Klink of Sandusky, Ohio, and Mrs. Tracy Housel Klink of Meyersdale; his widow, Mrs. Audrey Bassett Klink; two sons, Larry and Roger at home; two brothers, including Reed of Rockwood, and three sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 3, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG ~ Mrs. Ruth May Klink, 78, of RD 2, Finzel Road, Frostburg, died yesterday in Frostburg Community Hospital soon after being admitted. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Layman) Baker. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Klink is survived by her husband, Leonard G. Klink, a son, Carl S. Klink, Finzel Road; three brothers, Daniel Baker, LaVale; Walter Baker, Cumberland; Clyde Baker, Finzel; a sister, Miss Lydia Baker; Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in Emmanuel Church and interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Sadie Triplett will officiate. The body will be taken to the church tomorrow at noon. The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 3, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Charles William Klosterman, 60, 47 Cresap Street, died this morning at his home after an illness of two weeks. He was born April 8, 1902, at Red Hill, a son of the late Henry and Loretta (Zorn) Klosterman. Mr. Klosterman was an employe in the extrusion department at Celanese. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society, he is survived by his wife, Genevieve (McDonald) Klosterman; five sons, Leroy Klosterman, Baltimore; Maurice E. Klosterman, Fairdale, Ky.; Gary Klosterman, at home; Donald F. Klosterman, at home; and Raymond Klosterman, who is stationed with the Army at Ft. Knox, Ky.; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Sullivan, Baltimore; and Mrs. Dolores Riggleman and Mrs. Geraldine Wright, both of Cumberland; four brothers, Joseph Klosterman, Cumberland; Henry Klosterman, Eckhart; John Klosterman, Frostburg; and Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; one sister, Mrs. Mary McDonald, Cumberland; and ten grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 25, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Henry A. Klosterman, 75, of 122 Bedford Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted. Born at Red Hill near Frostburg, he was a son of the late Henry and Loretta (Zorn) Klosterman. He was a former resident of Eckhart. He is survived by his widow, Rhoda M. (Yeider) Klosterman; seven daughters, Mrs. James Beechie, Eckhart; Mrs. Richard Duncan, Frostburg; Mrs. Leo Jones, Silver Spring, and Mrs. Royston Coale, Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Mrs. George McKenzie and Miss Jean Klosterman, all of Baltimore; two sons, Thomas H. Klosterman, Eckhart, and Henry A. Klosterman Jr., Pittsburgh; two brothers, Joseph Klosterman, Cumberland, and Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; a sister, Mrs. Mary McDonald, Cumberland; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, Thursday, June 10, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG — James Harold Klosterman, 21, Eckhart, son of Henry and Rose (Yeider) Klosterman, died this morning in Miners Hospital following a lingering illness of heart trouble. A former employe ot the Celanese plant, he was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are two brothers, Thomas Klosterman, Frostburg; Henry Klosterman, Pittsburgh; eight sisters Mrs. James Beechie, Eckhart; Mrs. Richard Duncan, Frostburg; Mrs. Raymond Kamauff, Borden Shaft; Mrs. Gladys Van Dyke and Mrs George McKenzie, both of Baltimore; Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Cumberland; Jean and Patricia Klosterman, at home. The body is at the home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 22, 1948
(Courtesy of Sherly Kelso)
Posted February 11, 2012

FROSTBURG - John S. Klosterman, 70, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Festerman Jr., 89 Armstrong street. He was in failing health the past several years. A native of Eckhart, he was a son of the late Henry and Loretta (Zorns) Klosterman. His wife, Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman, preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are five other daughters, Mrs. William Dundon, Mrs. Harold Plummer, Mrs. Robert Jacobs, and Mrs. Lawrence Beal, all of Baltimore, and Mrs. Arthur Bond Jr., here; two sons, Daniel Klosterman, Baltimore, and Leo Klosterrnan, Keyser; a sister, Mrs. Mary L. McDonald, Cumberland; three brothers, Joseph and Henry Klosterman, Cumberland, and Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; 31 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p. m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. tomorrow. Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a. m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church and burial will be in the parish cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 6, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Joseph Edward Klosterman Sr., 87, of 47 Cresap Street, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born at Red Hill, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Mary L. (Zorn) Klosterman. His wife, Marian (Cross) Klosterman, preceded him in death. He was a retired employe of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and URWA Local 26. Surviving are two sons, Joseph E. Klosterman Jr., Frostburg, and Raymond L. Klosterman, city; a brother, Bernard Klosterman, Red Hill; a sister, Mrs. Mary L. McDonald, city; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, Saturday, April 19, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

PIEDMONT - Leo R. Klosterman, 47, of Keyser Road, here, died today at Potomac Valley Hospital. A native of Eckhart, he was a son of the late John S. and Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman. Mr. Klosterman was a clerk for the Chessie System. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Carmella (Greco) Klosterman; one son, Leo Klosterman, Keyser; one daughter, Mrs. Sherry Guynn, Limestone Road, Keyser; one brother, Daniel Klosterman, Baltimore; five sisters; Mrs. Eloise Beal, Mrs. Angela Daniel and Mrs. Nellie Plummer, all of Baltimore; Mrs. Patricia Bond and Mrs. Agnes Festerman of Frostburg, and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fredlock Funeral Home, here, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, August 7, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Mrs. Jos. Klosterman Rites
Frostburg, June 14-Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret (Donahue) Klosterman, 54, wife of Joseph Klosterman, Mount Pleasant street, city, who died Friday night at Miners' Hospital, were held Tuesday morning from St. Michael's Catholic Church. The Rev. Dominic A. Bonomo. assistant pastor, celebrant of the requiem high Mass, delivered the funeral sermon. The Rev. Patrick J. Bradley, pastor, and the Rev. John T. Sleeman were in the sanctuary. The funeral service was very largely attended and interment was in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were City Commissioner Michael J. Byrnes, Joseph Lyons, Joseph Footen, Benjamin Lewis, Gurney H. Coleman and Watkin Hawkins; flowerbearers, J. Stephen Kenney, Joseph James, Jr., John Moody, Samuel LaPorta and David Powell. Among those attending were Mrs. Mary Donahue, mother of Mrs. Klosterman, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Russell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Donahue, Miss Helen Donahue, William Gruntz, Detroit; James Donahue, Parkersburg. W. Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gault, McKeesport, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Wednesday June 14, 1939 - pg 13, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 18, 2010

Frostburg, June 4 - A requiem mass for Mrs. Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman, 48, wife of John Klosterman, 12 Hill Street, who died Friday, was held yesterday in St. Michael's Catholic Church, with Rev. Patrick J. Bradley, pastor, as celebrant. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Michael Sullivan, John J. Rafferty, Clifford Walls, Richard Connelly, and William Festerman.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 4, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

FROSTBURG — Marshall H. Klosterman, 31, of 113 East Main Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted about two weeks ago as a surgical patient. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Klosterman had been studying at the Allegany Trade School in Cumberland to become a machinist. His mother was the late Margaret (Lavin) Klosterman. He held membership in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are his father, John Klosterman; two brothers, Daniel Klosterman, Frostburg, and Leo Klosterman, Piedmont, W. Va.; and seven sisters, Mrs. Angela Dundon, Baltimore, and Mrs. Mary Binnix, Mrs. Agnes Festerman, Mrs. Virginia Houst, Mrs. Nellie Plummer, and Misses Eloise and Patricia Klosterman, at home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Church. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 26, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG - Thomas A. Klosterman, 51, of Parkersburg Road, Eckhart, died yesterday morning following an illness of several days. He was employed at the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. A native of Vale Summit, he was a son of Mrs. Rhoda (Yeider) Klosterman, of Baltimore, and the late Henry A. Klosterman. Besides his wife, Mrs. Ina Lee (Skidmore) Klosterman, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edward C. Athey, Cumberland, and Sharon and Vicki Klosterman, both at home; a son, Thomas A. Klosterman Jr., at home; a brother, Henry Klosterman, Pittsburgh. Also surviving are seven sisters, Mrs. James Beechie, Eckhart, Mrs. Richard Duncan, Frostburg, Mrs. Royston Coale, Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Mrs. George McKenzie and Miss Jean Klosterman, all of Baltimore, and Mrs. Leo Jones, Silver Springs; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 31, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., June 27 - Mrs. Malinda Klotz, 64, died late Tuesday night at her home on Summit street. Surviving are her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Edmiston, of Acosta, this county. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Amity Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Rev. Dr. Blanchard A. Black, pastor, will be in charge. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Elk Lick township.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 27, 1835
[aka Belinda, daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth Smith Werner; wife of Louis Klotz]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2011

Floyd Leslie Knapp, 91, Amboy, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Cortland Acres Acres, Thomas, W.Va, Born Oct. 23, 1911 in Salt Lick, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Ruhama C. Davis Knapp. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Wilma E. Pifer Knapp, on Feb. 24, 2002; an infant daughter, Doris Corrine; one son, John Markley Knapp; one brother, Clifton Knapp; and one grandson. He was a member of the Amboy United Methodist Church, where he served as superintendent for nine years. He was a member of the Amboy Quartet for many years, was a member and served as an officer in the I.0.0.F. and was a deputy assessor for Union District for 20 years. He was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Alice R. Bolyard, Amboy; one son, Donald J. Knapp, Oakland; one sister, Armeda Messenger, Somerset, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and seven step-great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, on Friday, June 6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday at the Amboy United Methodist Church from 10 until 11 a.m., the time of the service. The Rev. Shelba Sisler will be officiating. Interment will be in the Terra Alta Cemetery.
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

John A. Knapp, 60, Clintonsville, W. Va., died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie O'Baker, 1015 Grape alley. The body will remain at Hafer's Funeral Home until tomorrow morning when it will be sent to Clintonsville for burial, Sunday afternoon. Surviving, besides his daughter, are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Knapp, Clintonsville; six sons, Grady, Charles, Edgar and Ray, this city; Roy, Clintonsville, and Harry, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Eary, Durbin, W. Va.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 4, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 29, 2010

MEYERSDALE, March 5 - Mrs. Agnes Knepp died Sunday at the family home at Deal, in Larimer township, about five miles east of Meyersdale, at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her father, Peter Suder, 89, of Berlin; her husband, Lewis Knepp; five sons, Peter and Elmer Knepp of Clarksvllle, Fayette county; Henry Knepp of Finzel, Md., and Robert and Ellis Knepp of Sand Patch; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Butler of Clarksville; Margaret Suder of Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Susan Jones of Zihlman, Md.; and Mrs. Harry Christner of Sand Patch; four brothers, Calvin and William Suder of Meyersdale, Henry Suder of Summit township and George Suder of Boston, Mass.; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Housel of Meyersdale; Mrs. Henry Geiger near Deal; Mrs. George Wetmlller of Berlin, and Mrs. Anna Cessna of Cumberland, Md. The funeral service will be conducted at White Oak Evangelical and Reformed Church, near Deal, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 5, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 30, 2010

MEYERSDALE—Mrs. Alverta M. Knepp, 72, of Meyersdale RD 4, wife of Arthur Knepp, died yesterday in the Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Glenco she was a daughter of the late William and Jena (Keefer) Hoyman. Besides her husband, Mrs. Knepp is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Ackerman, Meyersdale RD 4, and Mrs. Anna Meyers, Meyersdale; a brother, Roy Hoyman, Garrett; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Lane, Garrett, and Mrs. William Montag, Johnstown; a half-sister, Mrs. Sadie Bittner, Hyndman; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the William R. Price Funeral Home here where a service will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Harold Appel, Lutheran minister. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, June 13, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Bertha (Blocher) Knepp, 69, wife of Philip H. Knepp, of Eckhart, died yesterday in Miners Hospital where she had been a patient for ten days. Mrs. Knepp was a member of Eckhart Methodist Church. A daughter of the late Isaac and Sophia (Anderson) Blocher, of Garrett county, Mrs. Knepp's survivors, besides her husband, include five daughters, Mrs. James Beach and Mrs. Edward Thomas, both of here, Mrs. Clifford Bennett, Eckhart, Mrs. Harry Noe, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Fred Crowe, Montana; three sons, Burnell Knepp, Washington; Harold Knepp, Eckhart, and Bernard Knepp, at home; a sister, Mrs. Anna Minnick, and two brothers, Wesley and Charles Blocher, all of here, and 15 grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Wilbur Grose, pastor of Eckhart Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery, Garrett county.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 28, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 11, 2011

KNEPP, Charles W.

LONACONING - Charles W. Knepp, 68, of Gilmore, died yesterday in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, after a short illness. A native of Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Theodore and Martha C. (Mathias) Knepp. Mr. Knepp was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. Surviving are two sons, Herbert L. Knepp, Clarysville, and Roy W. Knepp, Frostburg; six sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cumberland; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, McClellandtown, Pa.; Mrs. Nellie Fraley, Lonaconing; and Mrs. Jennie Reedisill, Frederick; a brother, Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Clarence McCloud. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 20, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 31, 2012

FROSTBURG — George H. Knepp, 57, of 50 1/2 Ormond Street, died at his residence today following an illness of two months. Born at Avilton, Garrett County, on June 11, 1904, he was a son of the late Theodore and Katherine (Mathias) Knepp. His wife, Phoebe (Coleman) Knepp, preceded him in death. Mr. Knepp was a maintenance of way employe of the Western Maryland Railway, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Maintenance of Way. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Lashley, of here, and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Westernport; a son, John S. Knepp, Mt. Savage: six sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cumberland; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage: Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, McClellantown, Pa.; Mrs. William Fraley, Lonaconing; Mrs. Jennie Rudisill, Frederick; two brothers, Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa.; Charles Knepp, Gilmore; eight grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 24, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

KNEPP, Harvey L.

SALISBURY. Pa. — Harvey L. Knepp, 75, of RD 1, died suddenly Sunday at his home. A native of Larimer Township, Pa., he was a son of the late Theodore and Katherine (Mathias) Knepp. His wife, Nannie (Meese) Knepp, died in 1960. Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage: Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cumberland; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Leora Yutzy, McClellandtown; Mrs. Jennie Rudisell, Frederick. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. David Fetter will officiate and interment will be in Greenville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 25, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 31, 2012

FROSTBURG — Henry Knepp, 87, formerly of Finzel, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital, where he had been a patient 10 days. Born in Deal, Pa., he was a son of the late Lewis and Agnes (Suder) Knepp. His wife, Sarah (Finzel) Knepp, preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Christner, Salisbury, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Knepp, Meyersdale, with whom he resided, and Peter Knepp, Clarksville, Pa.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Joann Marker, Short Gap, W. Va., and three great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland News, February 5, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG — James M. Knepp, 48, husband of Mrs. Amy (Cooper) Knepp, Water Street, died this morning in Miners' Hospital. He had been ill three months. A former employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant at Cumberland, Mr. Knepp was steward at Farrady Post No. 2 American Legion. He served in the armed forces during World War I. Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Stanley M. Knepp, Cumberland, and James Leo Knepp, at home; four brothers, Charles and George Knepp, Frostburg; Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and John Knepp, French Creek, W. Va.; six sisters, Mrs. William Fraley, Lonaconing: Mrs. George McMullen, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ellsworth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Gertrude Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, Ribb, Pa.; Mrs. Jennie Rudisill, Frederick; and his step-father, Clarence Yommer, Salisbury, Pa. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 17, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

John Ezra Knepp, 61, was instantly killed September 25 while operating a grader of the West Virginia State Roads Commission on Bush Run near French Creek, W.Va. A native of Waynesburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Knepp. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella Virginia (Pill) Knepp; a son, Sgt. John E. Knepp, with the Army in Korea; four daughters, Betty Jean Knepp, Weston, W. Va.; Lois Virginia Knepp, Elkins, W. Va.; Cpl. Rosemary Knepp, stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Grace Lea Knepp, at home. He also leaves three brothers, Charles and George Knepp, Frostburg, and Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and five sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cresaptown; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Leora Yutzy, Hibbs, Pa., and Mrs. Nellie Fraley, Lonaconing. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion, Buckhannon, W. Va., Knights of Pythias and the "Dokkies." Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at French Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ralph T. McCord, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion. Relatives from Frostburg and the Georges Creek region attended the services. While a resident of Frostburg, Mr. Knepp was employed by M. W. Race.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 1, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2010

FROSTBURG, Dec. 29 — Lewis Knepp, 86, died here yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sara Steinla. A son of the late Henry and Susanna (Baker) Knepp, he resided at Sand Patch, Somerset county, Pa., until recently. Surviving, besides Mrs. Steinla, are two other daughters, Mrs. Mary Christner, Sand Patch, and Mrs. Susan Jones, Zihlman; four sons, Henry Knepp, Finzel; Peter Knepp, Clarksville, Pa.; Ellis and Robert Knepp, Sand Patch; 29 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchilden. The body was taken to the Christner residence in Sand Patch. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. in White Oak Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl H. Clapp, pastor of St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Cumberland. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 30, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

CUMBERLAND, MD, Nov. 11 - Mrs. Margaret Knepp, 139 North Centre street, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since October 18. She was 49. A native of Sand Patch, Pa., Mrs. Knepp was a daughter of Louis Knepp and the late Agnes Suder Knepp. She was a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church, the Daughters of America, and of the Women of the Moose. Surviving, besides her father, are two daughters, Mrs. James H. Shultz, of Cumberland, and Mrs. William Rossler, of Pittsburgh; five brothers, Robert, Ellis, and Henry Knepp, all of Sand Patch; Peter and Elmer Knepp, of Clarksville, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Butler, and Mrs. Clarence Christner, also of Sand Patch, and Mrs. George Jones, of Zihlman, and two grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 11, 1939
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., May 25 — Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl (Ernst) Knepp, 48, who died Sunday in a McKeesport, Pa., hospital will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow with Rev. S. D. Sigler, pastor of the Salisbury Lutheran Church, officiating, and interment in the White Oak Cemetery, near Meyersdale. She was a daughter of George and Lydia (Lazer) Ernst, near Sand Patch, and is survived by her husband, Norman Knepp; a son, at home; a daughter, and the following brothers and sisters, Milton, of Fairhope; Harry, of Philson; Allen Ernst and Mrs. Edith Gomer, near Sand Patch; Mrs. Martha Leecy, Glencoe, and Miss Mabel Ernst, Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 25, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

FINZEL—Mrs. Sarah C. Knepp, 73, wife of Henry Knepp, died this morning at their home here following an illness of three years. Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah McKenzie Finzel. Mrs. Knepp was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sisters, Mrs. Lou Hawkins, Cumberland, and Mrs. Doll Baer, Finzel, a grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 25, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Frostburg, Md., Nov. 17 - Mrs. Susana Knepp, aged 72 years, living near here, died last Tuesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Burdock, Elk Garden, W. Va. Mrs. Knepp became ill while visiting Mr. and Mrs. Burdock. The funeral cortege left Elk Garden this morning by automobiles and the services were held in a church west of Frostburg not far from the Johnson farm at 1 o'clock. Burial was in the Blocher Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1922
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 3, 2011

Meyersdale, Pa., Aug. 4 - Mr. William A. Knepp, 62, died Saturday at his home in Wellersburg. He formerly resided in Meyersdale. Mr. Knepp was a son of William and Christina (Hersh) Knepp and was born in Somerset County on August 15, 1879. In addition to his widow, Mrs. Nellie (Weimer) Knepp, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alverda Hosselrode and Mrs. Thomas Holly, both of Wellersburg; two grandchildren; a brother, Norman, McKeesport; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Matthias and Mrs. Tillia Skidmore, both of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Catherine Blubaugh, Bellefonte. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the White Oak Evangelical and Reform Church by Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger. Interment was in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 4, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

SOMERSET - Eugene J. Knepper, 74, died in Somerset Community Hospital. A retired farmer and carpenter, he leaves his widow, four sisters, one brother, Roy of Markleton, one half-brother, four sisters, two sons, including John K. of Markleton, R. D 1, and five step-sons and step-daughters.
May 23, 1964, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Rev. Benjamin Knepper, the oldest minister in the Pittsburg Synod of the Reformed Church, died Tuesday evening at 7:15 o'clock at the home of his son-in-law, Rev. J. H. Heller, No. 104 East Green street. The funeral services will take place from the Reformed Church at the corner of South Pittsburg and Green streets this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Rev. J. L. Steckel, pastor of the Reformed Church of Greensburg, and Rev. C. R. Ferner, pastor of the Scottdale Reformed Church, will officiate. The remains will be taken to Berlin, Somerset county, Thursday morning on B & O train No. 48, arriving in Connellsville at 8.50 A. M. Services will be conducted at Berlin by Rev. King of Somerset, Rev. Cramer of Hyndman, and Rev. Truxall of Meyersdale. Deceased was the son of John and Anna Knepper and was born on a farm at Berlin, September 10, 1816. He was of German descent, his ancestors being of the pioneer settlers of Somerset county, having settled there over a century ago. His early education was received in the public school at Berlin. He received his theological training under Rev. William Conrad, a former pastor of the Berlin Reformed Church. In 1850 he was ordained as a minister, his first charge being at Wellersburg, where he was pastor of the Reformed Church for 55 years. His entire ministerial life was spent there. He spent 18 months of his life in the Western States. At an early age Rev. Knepper married Miss Catherine Hay of Berlin. Two children were born to the union. Miss Sophia Knepper, deceased, and Mrs. Anna Heller, living. After serving 50 years as pastor of the Wellersburg Church, which was composed of four charges, Rev. Knepper was still retained to supply the Wellersburg congregation for five years, making his entire ministry 55 years. Sixteen years ago Rev. Knepper celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. The affair was one of the greatest events of the kind ever held in Somerset county, many persons being present from a distance. Sunday three weeks ago Rev. Knepper celebrated his 89th birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Heller. The celebration was a very quiet one, only the near relatives being present. At his retirement from the ministry, the ministers of the various classes tendered Rev. Knepper a grand public reception, over a thousand persons being present. During his ministry he baptized over 2,000 persons. After resigning from the ministry he was elected pastor emeritus, allowing him the privilege of baptizing and performing marriage ceremonies.
Deceased has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Heller, since last October. His death was not unexpected; for the past year he has been in feeble health, being confined to his room the greater part of that time. Death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Deceased was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Knepper, and one daughter, Mrs. Anna M. Heller, of Connellsville.
The Courier, Connellsville, October 4, 1905
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mount Savage- Mrs. Flossie P. Knieriem, 69, Mount Savage, died Saturday, May 11, 1991, at Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1922, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Bessie (Porter) Winebrenner. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William G. Leonard and George Leroy Knieriem, who died in 1987. Mrs. Knieriem attended the Barrelville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, Richard H. Leonard, Wellersburg, Pa., one step-son, Robert Leonard, Winchester, Va., three step-daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Holt, Cresaptown; Mrs. Josephine Norris, of Michigan; and Mrs. Betty Burley, Ellerslie; and one grandson, Richard T. Leonard. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Karin Nurnberger. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Heart Fund.
Cumberland Times, May 12, 1991

Mr. William Knieriem died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home, 189 North Mechanic Street, in the 87th year. He was Cumberland's oldest German resident. His wife died on March 18th. They had lived together 62 years and following her death Mr. Knieriem lost all desire to live and his decline was rapid. He suffered greatly yesterday morning but apparent peaceful repose marked the end. All of his life had been active, until a few years ago. He was one of Cumberland's most esteemed citizens and following his demise the Kneiriem home was thonged with callers who tendered condolences to the family plunged in grief a second time within less than three months.
Mr. Knieriem was a native of Hessen, Germany, and came here with his young wife and located at Mt. Savage, where he followed his trade, that of tailoring, but shortly after moved to Cumberland and located on Mill street, then Hay street and finally on Mechanic street, having lived in the house where he died 48 years.
Cumb News of 22nd
Keyser Tribune, May 24, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 15, 2010

Mrs. Mabel E. Knight, 67, of 822 Shawnee Avenue, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient 20 days. Born in Allegany County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Rebecca (Handell), Hausman, and was the widow of Joseph J. Knight, who died in 1957. She was a member of Zion Reformed Church. Surviving are three sons, Richard H. Knight, Millerdale, Ridgeley; Fred L. Knight, College Park, and Daniel C. Knight, at home, a daughter Mrs. Mary J. Gaumer, Flintstone; a brother, Gilbert Hausman, city; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brookman, Potomac Park, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox- Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. George A. Hazen, pastor of Zion Reform Church, will preside. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 15, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Ella May Knippenberg, 88, died yesterday at her home on Williams Road after a long illness. A native of Buck Valley, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John M. and Marriah (Wilson) Rice, Her husband, Frederick Knippenberg died in 1952, She was a member of Mt. Herman(sic) United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Knippenberg, RD 4, Mexico Farms, and Delbert G. Knippenberg, with whom she resided; a brother, Grover C. Rice, Hollywood, Md.; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Baltimore Avenue Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m.by Rev William Anderson and burial will be in Mt Herman(sic) Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - February 23, 1970 - pg 7, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2010

Frederick Knippenberg, 67, of Williams Road, died last night at Memorial Hospital. A farmer, Mr. Knippenberg was a son of the late Henry and Lutishia (Logsdon) Knippenberg. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella May (Rice) Knippenberg; two sons, Robert L. Knippenberg, Williams Road; and Delbert G. Knippenberg, at home; four brothers, William E. Knippenberg, Cumberland; George H. and Stephen A., Oldtown Road; and Frank Knippenberg, Williams Road; four sisters, Mrs. William Andes, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; Mrs. H. E. Collier, Williams Road; Mrs. Harold Valentine, Baltimore Pike; and Mrs. Boyd J. Rice, Cumberland, and five grandchildren. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home until Tuesday when services will be held at 2 p. m. at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church, Williams Road, with Rev. B. F. Hartman officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 2, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Mrs. Leona Maud Knippenberg, 76. of RD 4. city, died last night at her home. She had been in ill health several months. A native of Irons Mountain, she was born April 18, 1882 a daughter of the late John and Candace (Dickens) Irons. Her husband, Stephen A. Knippenberg, died December 20, 1954. She was a member of Davis Memorial Methodist Church and a member of the WSCS of the church. Survivors, include two sons, John H. and Ernest S. Knippcnberg, both of Oldtown Road; two daughters, Mrs. James R. Hatfield, and Mrs. Wilkie G. Holler. both of LaVale; two brothers, Andrew Irons, Mexican Farms and Earl Irons. Short Gap; a sister. Mrs. George Knippenberg, Oldtown Road; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m., and. 7 until 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 8, 1958 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2010

Stephen Ambrose Knippenberg, 75, of RD 4, Oldtown Road, a dairy farmer for 47 years, died this morning at his home after an illness of two years. A native of Green Spring, Mr. Knippenberg was a son of the late Henry and Lucretia (Logsdon) Knippenberg. He held membership in Davis Memorial Methodist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leona (Irons) Knippenberg; two sons, John H. and Ernest S. Knippenberg, RD 4, city; two daughters, Mrs. James Hatfield, Braddock Farms, and Mrs. Wilkie Holler, Dressman's Addition; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers, George, William and Frank Knippenberg, city, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Valentine and Mrs. Boyd Rice, Cumberland, and Mrs. Easter Collier, RD 2, city. The body is at the George Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - December 20, 1954 - pg 9, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2010

KNOTT, Mrs. Lucy Moran

"Westernport, Md., Feb. 24-Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Moran Knott, aged 66, who died Monday at Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, were held from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport, Wednesday morning. Rev. J. E. Gedra, assistant pastor, officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery, Westernport. The pallbearers were: Owen McGreevy, Charles White, John Amen, Joseph Driscoll, Ralph Biggs and Harry Cook. Among those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Mart Bean and son, Lonaconing, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hershberger and daughter, Ridgeley."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 24 Feb 1933
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 15, 2012

Betty Jean Myers Knotts, 82, of Daleville, VA, died Monday, Oct.18, 2010. She was the daughter of Goldia Miller and Dale D. Myers of Aurora, WV. Betty was the loving and devoted wife of Calvin C. Knotts for 63 years. For a lengthy period of time, Mrs. Knotts was employed by the Lutheran Home in Salem, VA. She also served as a real estate agent with different brokers in the Roanoke Valley. Betty was a constant volunteer for many years, having worked at Community Hospital and served the flood victims of 1985 with the American Red Cross.
She was a former member of the Troutville Lions Club for many years and was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian service - the highest award given by Lions International. She is survived by two siblings, Velma Myers Haydon of Clearwater, FL, and Sally Myers Beckman of Hagerstown, MD; three children, Betty Louise Knotts Villani and son-in-law Frank of Alta Loma, CA, Charles Eric Knotts of Azusa, CA, and Lisa Jean Knotts Sleeper and son-in-law Paul of Botetourt County; five grandchildren, Allisa "Nikki" Villani Miller, Cara Jean Sowers, Justin Carl Sowers, Brittany Anne Knotts and Eric ) Charles Knotts; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Calvin Mark Knotts; brothers, David 0.Myers and Charles Myers. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel, 67321 Peters Creek, Road, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m, Friday. A memorial service, will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, located at 8115
Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. A celebration of life reception will follow at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Philip Lutheran Church or to The Glebe Seniorship, 200 The Glebe Blvd, Daleville, VA 24083. Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237, is handling arrangements.
Unidentified Newspaper; about Monday, Oct.18, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted December 17, 2010

Catherine Leola Knotts, 81, Aurora, W.Va., died Saturday, November 6, 1993, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born January 29, 1912, at Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Margaret (White) Root. Mrs. Knotts conducted worship services at the Hopemont State Hospital, Terra Alta, for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Junior B. Knotts; one son, Robert Knotts, Aurora, W.Va.; one daughter, Vonda Claycomb, Sandusky, Ohio; two brothers, George Root, Oakland; and Talmadge Root, St. George, W.Va.; seven sisters, Lavina Cassell, Towson; Juanita Hoban, Amboy, W.Va.; Ethel Beckman and Vernalda Grim, both of Warren, Ohio; Villa Dettmer, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Loretta Swick, Cumberland; and Helen Dennison, Clarks-burg, W.Va.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends were received in the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was conducted Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Marty Herron officiating.
Interment was in the Texas Cemetery, Horse Shoe Run, W.Va.
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Nov 11, 1993
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Mary Knotts, 85, formerly of 128 Knotts Road, Meyersdale, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Meyersdale. Born March 25, 1925 in Mineral County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Michael Wagoner and Ethel (Davis) Wagoner. Mrs. Knotts was also preceded in death by her husband. Lester F. Knotts; four sisters, Helen Beery, Leona Pyles, Dorothy Wagoner and Ruth Morris; four brothers, Donald Wagoner, Joseph Wagoner, Herbert Wagoner and James Wagoner. Mrs. Knotts was member of the Glen Burnie Bowling League, member of Potomac United Methodist Church, Potomac, Md. Mary was an avid hunter and fisherwoman, enjoyed going camping, and loved to can vegetables and fruit out of her garden. She loved quilting and crocheting and was a very loving mother. Mary also had an ornery sense of humor and loved to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Burton and husband John, St. Augustine, Fla. and Lesley Sytsma and husband Dennis, Homestead, Fla.; one step-son, Richard Knotts and wife Jane, Thomas, W.Va.; one son, Gary Knotts and wife Sissy, Palm Coast, Fla.; one brother, Samuel Wagoner, Springfield, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Family requests that contributions can be made to Hospice of Johnstown, 706 Eisenhower Blvd., Johnstown, PA 15904. A special thank you to Elisie Knotts for all her help and love for our mother.
Cumberland Times-News, April 28, 2010
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 20, 2010

Milton Dale Knotts, 71, of Oakland, MD, and formerly of Morgantown, died Sunday, February 23, 1992, at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. He was born July 15,1920, in Kitzmiller, MD a son of John E. and Rebecca E. Kisner Knotts. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked as a maintenance man until he retired in 1973. He was a member of Procter Kildow American Legion Post 71, Oakland, and VFW Post 10077, Deer Park, MD. He is survived by his wife, Lillian M. Harsh Knotts; four daughters, Twila Wotring of Baltimore, MD, Shirlene Agnsche of Westminster, MD, Marilyn Bachmann of Eldersburg, MD and Anita Lantz of Aurora; a son, Larry Knotts of Cresaptown, MD; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment with military services was held Thursday, February 27, at Rocky Gap (MD) Veterans Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society, Garrett County Cancer Society, Garrett County Chapter, P.O. Box 294, Oakland.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Feb 29, 1992
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010

Grantsville, Md., Oct. 30 - Mrs. Emily Knox, 74, died at her home on Negro mountain, Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Amos and Hannah (Durst) Butler. Surviving is one daughter, Ethel Durst, at home, and one son, John Durst, Grantsville; three brothers, John and Ben Butler, Grantsville; Charles Butler, Blairsville, Pa.; and one sister, Mrs. Mike Tissue, Somerfield, Pa.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Sigler, this morning, at the Negro Mountain schoolhouse, with interment in Durst Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 30, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Franklin N. Knox, 76, Oakland, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at his home. Born June 11, 1920, in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Jonas and Esther (Teets) Knox. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine (Rowan) Knox; one son, Franklin “Jamie" Knox, Oakland; one brother, Abraham Knox, Mtn. Lake Park; two sisters, Clara Wiley, Finzel, and Schrilla Knox, Oakland; and two grandchildren. A service was conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the Rev. Harold Harman officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Hospice of Garrett County, Inc.
The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept. 26, 1996
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 12, 2009