Mrs. Ira M. Easton (Ellsworth)
EASTON, Mrs. Agnes Ellsworth
Mrs. Ira M. Easton, 34, wife of Ira M. Easton, Braddock Farms, LaVale, died yesterday afternoon at her home. She had been in failing health a number of years.
A native of Cumberland, Mrs. Easton was a daughter of Benjamin L. Ellsworth and the late Florence (Meeders) Ellsworth.
Besides her husband and father, she leaves a daughter, Mary Grace Easton, at home; five brothers, Joseph and Edward Ellsworth, Braddock Road; Benjamin Ellsworth in California; James Ellsworth, city, and Lawrence Ellsworth, LaVale, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Offutt, city.
The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where services will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. Burial will take place in SS. Peter and Paul Church.
June 25, 1952, Cumberland Evening Times
ECKHART, William E.
WILLIAM E. ECKHART
William E. Eckhart, 78, of 81 East Main Street, Frostburg, died yesterday in Frostburg Community Hospital.
A native of Eckhart, he was a son of the late John Thomas Eckhart and Rachel (Pengelly) Eckhart. He was a retired coal operator and accountant.
Mr. Eckhart was a member of Akron (Ohio) Lodge 83, AF & AM: Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, Cumberland Consistory of Scottish Rite, was a former officer of the Frostburg Lions Club and a former member of the Frostburg Rotary Club.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth May (Logsdon) Eckhart; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret V. Faulk, Fairfax, Va.; a brother, Charles F. Eckhart, of Eckhart, and three sisters, Mrs. Perry Dudley, Eckhart; Mrs. William Rephan, Frostburg, and Mrs. J. Edgar MacMannis, LaVale.
The body is at the Hafer Frost Mansion Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mountain Lodge, AF & AM, will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m.
A funeral service will be conducted tomorrow at 2"30 p.m. with Rev. Richard J. Brown, pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church, Frostburg, officiating. Interment wil be in Eckhart Cemetery.
Sept. 28, 1973, Cumberland News.
EICHELBERGER, Mrs Hattie Graham
Mrs. Hattie (Graham) Eichelberger, 97, of 529 Dilly Street, died yesterday at her residence. A native of Glen Savage, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Margaret Bruck. Her husband, Ward M. Eichelberger, preceded her in death. Mrs. Eichelberger was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Browning, Cumberland; one son, Arthur W. Eichelberger, Florence, S. C.; three brothers, Walter Bruck, Jewett, Ohio; Edward Bruck, Glen Savage; and Frank Bruck, Berlin, Pa.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 11 a. m. Friday by Rev. Walter V. Roe Jr. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 1, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EICHELBERGER, Mrs. Kathryn M. Barnes
EVERETT, Pa. - Mrs. Kathryn M. Eichelberger, 75, died suddenly Saturday at the home of her son, Cloyd N. Eichelberger, RD 2, Everett. A native of Bedford County, she was born May 29, 1888, a daughter of the late George W. and Sarah Jane (Diehl) Barnes. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Everett. Survivors include her husband, Millard E. Eichelberger; two other sons, Melvin L. Eichelberger and Wilmer G. Eichelberger, Patuxent River, Md.; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth E. Border and Mrs. Wilma Geinger, both of Everett; Mrs. Merida Campochiaro, Washington; and Mrs. Loretta Beck, Ridley Park, Pa.; two brothers, Nelson Barnes, Everett, and Burton Barnes, Jeanette, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Weimer and Mrs. Cora Appold, both of Cumberland; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Conner Funeral Home, Everett. Services will be conducted today at 2 p. m. at the United Church of Christ by the Rev. Paul Gettinger. Interment will be in the Everett Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, January 27, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EISEL, William
The funeral of William Eisel was held this afternoon from his home. Rev. Harry Hursh Beldleium had charge. Interment was in the German Lutheran cemetery. Mr. Eisel, who was found dead early Monday morning, near Union Cut, having been struck by a passing train. He was thrown over a six foot embankment on a pile of rocks. He was on duty as a watchman. When found, his watch was still running but his lantern was broken. He was a charter member of the Mountain City Council, No. 11, Jr. 0. U. A. M. Mr. Eisel is survived by his widow, and the following children: Mrs. J. Millard Hughes of Cumberland. Md.: Raymond, Catherine, Edna, and Harry; also his aged father and the following brothers and sisters, Mr. Jacob Eisel, his twin brother, George Eisel of Frostburg; Henry Eisel of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Edward Downton, Mrs. Philip Jenkins, Mrs. John Sullivan, of Frostburg; and Mrs. William Howell, of Morrell, Neb.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1920
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EISEL, Mrs. Annie (Offman)
Frostburg - Mrs. Annie Eisel, 83, widow of William Eisel, died last night in Cumberland. The body was brought to the Durst Funeral Home for services Friday at 1:30 P.M. A native of Frostburg, Mrs. Eisel was a daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Offman. Her husband died in 1920. Survivors include two sons, Harry D. and Raymond Eisel, Frostburg; a daughter, Mrs. William Clement, Rock Hill, S. C.; a sister. Mrs. Mary Crowe, Cumberland, and five grandchildren. Rev. Howard Stoudt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church will conduct final rites. Interment will be in Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 8, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EISLER, EARL A.
FINZEL - Earl Adam 'Slim' Eisler, 86, of 77 Sampson Rock Road, Frostburg, went home with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 18, 2004. He died at home surrounded by people who loved him.
Born in Finzel, on March 23, 1918, he was the youngest child of the late John Adam and Hylie (Winebrenner) Clark Eisler. He was also preceded in death by seven sisters; 10 brothers; and one granddaughter.
He got his first job at the age of nine hauling rocks to clear the way for the building of the Finzel Road. When he got older, he worked in the coal mines and later for his sister Elsie Lotz at Frostburg Meats. For years he sold Rawleigh Products door-to-door. He eventually became an employee of the Celanese Amcelle Plant and was retired from there.
Dad, Pappap, Pappy enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching baseball games, and working crypto quotes, but his passion was bluegrass music. At the age of eight he began teaching himself how to play various instruments including the piano, harmonica, guitar, banjo, and mandolin but he became 'master of the fiddle.' He played entirely by ear and it was said by more than one person that no one could play the 'Orange Blossom Special' like he did. He won several fiddling contests and even judged a few.
Being 6'3" and slender earned him the knick name 'Mountain City Slim' and over the years he played in several bands including The Mountain City Ramblers, Dusty Shaver's Gospel Singers and Appalachian Bluegrass to name a few. In the early years he played for round and square dances all around the area and could be heard on live radio broadcasts. In the later years he entertained children at the Outdoor School in Pleasant Valley and played at several nursing homes and churches, he also performed for the Governor at Rocky Gap State Park.
He wrote, sang, and played the fiddle on an original song called 'Garrett County Home' in tribute to the place where he lived his entire life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite witty. He also created and performed a comedy routine in which he portrayed a character he called 'Zookie'. His talents were limitless.
He cut down the trees and built his own home. He loved to work with his hands and he called it 'tinkering around'. He was extremely creative and truly could make something out of nothing. He worked on everything from broken handles to lawn mowers and his skills at mending were summed up by his grandchildren, when as one stood crying over a broken toy, her brother comforted her by saying, 'Don't cry, Pappap can fix anything.' And it was a rare occurrence when he couldn't.
He is survived by three loving daughters, Helen Pauline 'Pommy' Keister and husband Bob, Oldtown, E. Loretta 'Letty' Minnick and husband Bob, Finzel, and Eileen Frances 'Leenie' Ewing and husband Kenny with whom he resided; a special granddaughter, Missy Ramhoff, whom he helped to raise; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren; faithful companion and wonderful friend 'Alda' with whom he shared many memories; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife Helen (Minnick) Brode and her son, a special friend Raymond 'Butch' Brode.
Earl's friends number too many to count. They visited and called to inquire about him, sent cards, and kept him in their prayers. He was also blessed to receive care and comfort from the Garrett Co. Home Health Care Team and Hospice of Garrett Co. They became quite a part of his life and he looked forward to their visits.
Friends and family will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Pocahontas Road, of which he was a member, on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. His body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services.
Interment will be in the Emmanuel Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Greg Keister, Scott Keister, Travis Keister, David Blahut, Adam Campbell, and special friend Butch Brode.
What wonderful memories he has left with us. He was the most precious man God ever made, and even though he is playing his fiddle in heaven now, he will be sadly, sadly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made in Earl's name to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 29 Pocahontas Road, Frostburg, MD.
EISLER, Mrs. Hylie (WINEBRENNER)
FROSTBURG-Mrs. Hylie Eisler, 88, died yesterday at Miners Hospital where she was a patient two days. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Margaret (Crowe) Winebrenner. Her husband, Adam Eisler, preceded her in death. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Berndetta Klink and Mrs. John Lotz, [sic] both of here; Mrs. Clifton Caton, Westernport, and Mrs. Anna Crowe, Baltimore; three sons, Frank Hawarth [sic] Clark, Jenners, Pa.; Samuel and Earl Eisler, both of here; 39 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. 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. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Kenneth E Morelock. Interment will be in the Johnson Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 31, 1962 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EISLER, Samuel H.
Samuel H. Eisler, 75, was dead on arrival Jan. 12, 1981 at Frostburg Community Hospital, Md. He was born in Finzel, and was a son of the late Adam Eisler and Hylie (Winebrenner) Eisler. His first wife, Grace (Arnold) Eisler, preceded him in death. He was a retired meat cutter for Lutz Market and was a member of the United Church of Christ. He is survived by his widow, Pearl (Finzel) Eisler; a son, Bernard E. Eisler, Frostburg, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Caton, Winchester Road, Md.; Mrs. Elsie Lutz, Okeechobee, Fla.; a half sister, Mrs. Bernadette Clink, Oakland, Md.; a half brother, Frank Howarth, Jenners; a grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home. The Republic, Meyersdale, Jaunuary 15, 1981 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
ELIAS, Mrs. Pearl R.
FROSTBURG—Services for Mrs. Pearl R. Elias, 60, wife of Thomas Elias, 56 West College Avenue, who died Saturday night in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from First Methodist Church by Rev. John Bayley Jones, pastor, and Rev. Howard McGrath of New York. Interment was in Frostburg Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, all nephews, were Harry Payne, Francis and John Cook, Dr. Engel Gilbert, Marshall Neal and Dr. William Ryan.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 6, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
ENGLE, Mary Elaine Crowe
FROSTBURG - Mary Elaine Engle, 74, is now resting in the loving hands of the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 30, 1930, in Lords, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Emma K. (Wilhelm) Crowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by one special brother, Ellis Crowe. Mary was a loving and proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, twin, aunt, sister, friend, and neighbor. 'Maw' was an amazing, brave, and compassionate lady. She was fun, full of life, and had a great sense of humor, and she was generous, dignified, and a mentor to many.
She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Frostburg, the Catholic Daughters of America, Farrady Unit 24 American Legion Auxiliary, Women of the Moose 348, Eagles Aerie Auxiliary 1273, and was an active member in the community where she volunteered many years of service. Mary shared her talent of delicious cooking at St. Michael's cafeteria. Being an exceptional caregiver enabled her to touch many lives, and knowing Mary made you a better person.
Mary is survived by her three devoted children, Daniel L. Engle and wife Mary 'Jr.' Poolesville, Roxanne Sanford and husband David, Frostburg, and Leslie Weaver and husband Kenny, Long Stretch. She leaves behind her eight grandchildren whom she adored, Heather Mason and husband Derek, Swanton, Jillian Wilks and fiancé Matthew Fridley, Cumberland, Kenneth Engle and wife Meghan, Hanover, PA, Jacqueline Wilks and fiancé Dustin Davis, Hartford, CT, Nicholas Engle, Poolesville, Kenny and Justin Weaver, at home, and Jonathan Sanford, at home. She also leaves behind her three great-grandchildren whom she equally adored, Hayden and Avah Mason and Emily Fridley.
She is also survived by her five special sisters, including her twin, Betty Garlitz, Sheffield Lake, OH, Ida Morgan, Baltimore, Fay Garlitz, Lorain, Mabel Horn, Baltimore, and Emma Walker and husband, Donald Preston; four special brothers, Edward Crowe and wife Mary Ann, Avilton, Gilbert Crowe, Baltimore, Glenn Crowe and wife Alice, Amherst, OH, and Ronald Crowe and wife Judy S. Amherst. She also leaves behind numerous loving nieces and nephews whom she delighted in being near.
Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. by Rev. Father Doug Kenney, and the Farrady Unit 24 Auxiliary will hold a memorial service at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Michaels Catholic Church, Frostburg, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. concelebrated by Monsignor Paul Byrnes and Rev. Father Doug Kenney.
Her body will be cremated following the Mass, and inurnment will be in Saint Ann's Parish Cemetery, Avilton, at a later date.
In lieu of Mass Cards, the family requests memorials be directed to St. Michael's Memorial Fund, 44 E. Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532. (Cumberland) Times ~ News ~ Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Benjamin Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH, Benjamin
Benjamin Neal Ellsworth, 85, died last night at the home of his son, Lawrence E. Ellsworth, Park Heights, with whom he resided. He had been ill one year.
A native of Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Samuel and Eliza (Funk) Ellsworth. He was a retired painter and was formerly employed at the Ort Bakery.
Besides his son, he is survived by four other sons, Joseph Ellsworth, Braddock Road; Benjamin N. Ellsworth, Jr., San Francisco, Calif.; James Ellsworth, this city, and Edward Ellswoth, Vocke Road; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Offutt, this city; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
His wife, Mrs. Florence (Meders) Ellsworth, died in 1937.
The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Bruce K. Price, pastor of Park Place Methodist Church. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times April 23 1958
ERVIN, Joseph William
FORMER GARRETT COUNTY MAN DEAD AT ELKINS
Elins, W.Va., Aug. 24 - The death of Joseph William Ervin, which occurred early Sunday morning at the family residence on the "Graceland" estate, came as a complete shock to his family and friends in the city. Mrs. Ervin had worked on Saturday as usual and had retired in his usual health. Shortly after four o'cock he awakened members of his family, claing he had indigestion. A physician was immediately summoned but death occurred at 4:45 a.m. before medical aid could be administered.
Mr. Erwin was born on August 13, 1862 in Garrett county, Maryland, where he spent his early manhood. He was a son of John Nelson and Harriet Enlow Ervin and was of a family of five children, two brothers and two sisters who survive, and are as follows: Isaac Ervin of Elk Garden; Charles, of Maryland, Mrs. Sara Jane Foster of Oakland, and Mrs. Mary Methken of Deer Park.
On December 24, 1884 he was united in marriage to Lizzie Tillson Hood, and to this union four children were born as follows: Dana Ervin, principal of the East Bank Cabin Creek school, Stewart, who recently completed his work for a Master's deree at W.V.U. and who was principal of the Thomas high school the past winter; and Josephine and Joseph, Jr., at home.
Mrs. Ervin came to Elkins, thirty-eioght years ago and was employed by the late Senator H.G. Davis until his death, since which time he has remained as foreman of the "Graceland" estate.
The deceased was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian church and the Sons of Veterans.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. Mr. J. McD. Lacy, pastor.
Interment took place in Maplewood cemetery.
August 24, 1927. Cumberland Evening Times
EVANS, Mrs. Blanche Campbell
Mrs. Blanche Evans, 66, of Cumberland, Md., died Saturday in Cumberland Memorial Hospital. She was born in Garrett County, Pa., June 8, 1892, a daughter of the late Robert and Alice Guard Campbell and had lived several years in Cumberland. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Evans; two children, Robert of Lone Reach; Mrs. Mary Catherine Kline of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Fred Campbell of Buffalo Mills, Pa., Mell Campbell of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mark Campbell of Cumberland, Md., and five sisters, Mrs. Florence Feichtner, Mrs. Mary Clites, Mrs. Pansy Stair and Mrs. Alice Lowery of Hyndman R. D. 1; and Mrs. Loretta Evans of Fairhope, R. D. 1. The body is at the Zeigler funeral home in Hyndman where the funeral service will he held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Ralph Burnette officiating. Burial will be made in Hyndman cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 4, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EVANS, Mrs. Edna M. Campbell
Mrs. Edna M. Evans, 71, of 1504 E. Gibson Ave., South Connellsville, died Thursday morning at her home. She was born Oct. 17, 1906, in Dunbar Township, the daughter of the late George W. and Ellen Jane Lyberger Campbell. She was a resident of South Connellsville for 45 years. She was a former member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Walter E. Brown No. 21 of the VFW and a member of the Albright United Methodist Church and its Ever Faithful Sunday School class. Surviving is one son, Robert E. Evans of Trumbull, Conn.; two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Jane) McMullen of Pittsburgh, Mrs. James (Phyllis) Kimmel of South Connellsville; six grandchildren; one brother, George Campbell of Struther's, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Laura) Brown of Clifford, Mich., Mrs. William (Sarah) Rowan and Mrs. John W. (Lena) Gorton, both of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 3, and Mrs. Charles (Wilma) Richter of Normalville, R. D. 1. She was predeceased by her husband, John Evans, June 10, 1961.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 16, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EVERLINE, Mrs. Goldie L. Burkett
MRS. GEORGE EVERLINE - Mrs. Goldie L. Everline of 18 Dunn-Irwin Drive, Hagerstown, and formerly of Ellerslie, died yesterday at Washington County Hospital after a sudden illness. A native of Bedford, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Ellen (Diehl) Burkett. Surviving are her husband, George Everline; two sons, Hugh Everline, Aberdeen, and J. Gilbert Everline, Hagerstown; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jump, Elmhurst, III., and Mrs. Janet Roberts, Hagerstown; two brothers, Ellis Burkett, LaVale, and Clarence Burkett, Ellerslie; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Coffman Funeral Home in Hagerstown where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the United Church of Christ in Hagerstown tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Cumberland News, August 8, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EVERLINE. Mrs. Ida Decker
WELLERSBURG — Mrs. Ida (Decker) Everline, 94, of Campwell, Mo., formerly of here, died Friday in a hospital there. Surviving are her husband, Daniel F. Everline; three stepsons, Harold Everline, LaVale; Frank Everline, Belleview, Wash., and Paul Everline, Winchester, Va.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lehr, of here, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Pollitte Funeral Home, Crystal City, Mo., where services will be held tomorrow. Interment will be in Campwell.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 27, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
EVERLINE, Mrs. Margaret Frances Barnett
Mrs. Margaret Frances Everline, 47, wife of Harold S. Everline, died after an illness of three months at their residence in LaVale, Cumberand, on Monday, July 23, 1951. Born in Everett, Mrs. Everline was a daughter of the late Jane Scott (Sponsler) Barnett. She was vice-president of the Vera Blinn WSCS and held membership in St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed Church; the Women's Guild and the Skyles Memorial Bible Class of the congregation. Surviving besides her husband, are four sons. Rev. Louis E. Everline. Kannapolis, N. C.; Cpl. Robert T. Everline, stationed at Ft. Meade; Philip B. and Charles H. Everline, at home: two daughters, Mrs. Frank Martz, Jr., LaVale: and Mary Everline, at home, and three grandchildren.
The Bedford Gazette, July 25, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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