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GIBBNER, John Carl
HYNDMAN - John Carl Gibbner, 59, was dead on arrival yesterday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital, Bedford. He had been ill one year. Born in Greensburg, Pa., he was an employe of the Bolt and Forge Shops of the B&O Railroad in Cumberland. He was a member of Fairhope Community Church and the Hyndman Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are his wife, Alvernace (Hutzell) Gibbner; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley May Werner, Mantua, Ohio; Mrs. Helen Kimmel, Baltimore, and Miss Carolyn Gibbner, at home; six sons, Charles Gibbner, Ellerslie; Sp/4 Carl W. Gibbner, with the Army at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga.; Sp/4 Robert Gibbner, with the Army at Elrama, Pa.; Pfc. Paul Gibbner, with the Army in Germany; Troy and Ronald Gibbner, at home; two half-brothers, William Hicks, Baltimore, and Thomas Hicks, with the U.S. Army; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Hare, Corriganville, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler 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 2 p. m. Rev. Leroy Logsdon will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, May 4, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GILBERT, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Romesburg
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Gilbert, 77, died in Somerset Community Hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1889, in Somerset County, a daughter of Hiram and Phoebe Pletcher Romesburg. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ellen Curtis of Connellsville, and three brothers, Jonas of Somerset, Austin of York, and James of Confluence. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, in 1951, four brothers and two sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 1, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
(Posted June 5, 2010)
GILES, Bernard LaDue
Bernard LaDue "Pete" Giles, 29, a native of this city, died today of a heart attach while visiting in Rising Sun. He had been living in Glascow, Del., where he was employed as an electrician.
Born May 1, 1923, he was a son of the late Bernard and Mary (Deetz) Giles.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Opal (Amick) Giles, two brothers, DuBois W. Giles, this city, and Orville Giles, Pittsburgh and a sister, Mrs. Martha Grumbine, Hagerstown.
The body is at the Stein Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. M. A. Keesecker, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Zion Memorial Park.
Cumberland Times, 14 September 1952
(Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht)
Posted November 21, 2009
GILLARD, Anna Catherine Fradiska
Anna Catherine Gillard, 68, of 422 Valley Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Beck) Fradiska. Surviving are her husband, Hubert L. Gillard; three daughters, Mrs. Florence Ruppert, Glen Burnie; Mrs. Anna Margaret Connelley, this city; Mrs. Dolores M. Pope, Gaithersburg; one sister, Miss Margaret Fradiska, city, and seven grandchildren. The body is in the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 26, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GILLARD, Mrs. Florence Paul
Mrs. Florence (Paul) Gillard, 66, widow of Louis Eugene Gillard, died unexpectedly at noon today at her home, 411 Furnace street. Mrs. Gillard suffered a stroke this morning. Since the death of her husband, on September 6, she had continued the operation of their grocery. A native of Belgium, she is survived by several brothers and sisters, in that country. Mrs. Gillard is also survived by a son, Hubert, associated with her in the grocery, and by a daughter, Mrs. Jerome (Germaine) Gillard, this city. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 8, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2010
GILLUM, Harry Clayton
Harry Clayton Gillum, 67, retired carpenter, died yesterday at his home on Route 3, Bedford Road, following an illness of eight years. A native and life resident of Bedford Valley, Pa., he was a son of the late John and Victoria (Bruner) Gillum. Mr. Gillum was associated with Lodge 49, Junior OUAM and held membership in Union Methodist church. He retired 10 years ago. Besides his widow, Mrs. Myrtle (Hendrickson) Gillum, he is survived by two sons, Clayton Gillum of Bowling Green, and Kenneth Gillum of Bedford Road; two brothers, Rev. Martin L. Gillum, of Baltimore, and Joshua Gillum of Keyser, W, Va., and one sister, Mrs. Espy Rose, of Bedford Valley. Last rites will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Union Methodist Church by Rev. Carl Clapp, pastor of St. Mark's Reform Church, this city. Burial will be in Zion Memorial Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 12, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GILLUM, James
James Gillum, colored, died at his home in South Keyser last Sun and was buried from the Colored Methodist Church last Tues. He was about 35 years old and was well known in Keyser. The funeral services were conducted by Rev J M Beane.
Keyser Tribune, May 19, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 21, 2010
GILMARTIN, Arthur
Death of Arthur Gilmartin
Arthur Gilmartin died at his home in Vale Summit at 8 p.m. Saturday. The funeral took place yesterday, the remains being interred in the Catholic cemetery in Frostburg, after a requiem mass at St Michael's church. Arthur Gilmartin was born on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in 1838. His father was a native of Ireland and his mother was a German. He worked on the B & O R R in his youth and for a long time drove a cart on the section between Piedmont and Grafton. He went to Pompey Smash in 1855 and dug coal until about ten years ago when he retired, Mr Gilmartin married Elizabeth, daughter of Levi Hawthorne in 1865. His surviving sons are: John, James and Levi. He has two daughters living, Misses Annie and Marcella. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were numerous. The Eureka Sporting Club sent a magnificent floral wreath to be laid on the bier of their old friend.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Monday,December 28, 1908 - pg 3, Col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 22, 2010
GILMARTIN, James
Death of John[sic] (James) Gllmartin
Mr. John(James) Gllmartin. aged 40, of Vale Summit, died yesterday at 4 a. m. at his home after several years suffering with asthma. Mr. Gilmartin was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmartin, two brothers, Levl and John, and two sisters, Misses Anna and Marcella, of Vale Summit. The funeral will occur Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Requiem mass.will be sung at St, Michael's church and interment will be made in the church cemetery.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, April 14, 1911 - pg 2, col 4
Posted May 22, 2010
GILMARTIN, John
Frostburg Md., May 8—John Gilmartin, aged 42 years, Vale Summit, died Wednesday from a heart attack. Th deceased was a member of the Order of Moose and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Surviving are Mrs Otis Coleman and Miss Marcella Gilmartin sisters and Levin Gilmartin, a brother. The funera will be conducted Saturday morning at St Michael's Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock with burial in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Tuesday, May 9, 1925 - pg 37, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 22, 2010
GILMORE, Elizabeth Guy
"Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Gilmore, 46, of Horse Rock, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, MD. Born in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Henry A. and Carrie Moran Guy. She was preceded in death in 1952 by her husband, Timothy Gilmore. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and was secretary of the Maryland Bureau of Mines, Westernport. Surviving are one daughter, Timmie Ann Gilmore, at home and one sister, Mrs. Mildred Loughery, Bel Aire. Friends will be received in the Boal Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The Rosary will be recited tonight at 7:30. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Wed 11 Dec 1974:
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, John Patrick
"Mr. John Patrick Gilmore, an old and respected citizen of Piedmont, died about one o'clock last Saturday morning, 20 Oct 1900, after two weeks illness of paralysis, aged 66 years. Mr. Gilmore was born in Ireland and came to this country when about 18 years of age. The greater part of his life was spent in the employ of the B & O Railroad Company. He leaves a wife and eight children: Michael, and Mrs. Kate Greenwade (sic-should be Greenway), of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Daniel Moran, of Franklin; Misses Bessie, Mamie, Margaret, John, and Timothy, of Piedmont, and a sister, Mrs. Patrick Laffey, of Frankville. The funeral took place from St. Peter's Catholic church, Monday morning, Rev. Thos. E. Lyons, officiating, and was largely attended. The pallbearers were John and Michael Gilmore, of Keyser, John, William, and Daniel Laffey, of Frankville, and Timothy Gilmore, of Piedmont. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. James Laffey, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Laffey, of Frankville; Mrs. M. Melody, and daughter Mary, Messrs. Michael and John Gilmore, of Keyser, and Mr. George Kane and sister, of Cumberland, E. S. Howard, James Gleeson, and Mr. Thompson. The flower bearers were Messrs. John and Clement Kelly, Bryan Healy, James Helman, Thomas Melody and Mr. Maldoon."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 26 Oct 1900
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Mrs. Margaret
"The remains of Mrs. Margaret Gilmore, aged 88 years, widow of the late Thomas Gilmore, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Murphy, in Keyser, on Wednesday afternoon, were brought here for interment in St. Peter's cemetery, Saturday morning. The funeral service was held at the Church of the Assumption, Keyser, Rev. Father Jan celebrating High Mass. Surviving Mrs. Gilmore are her daughter, Mrs. Murphy, and four sons, John P. Gilmore, of Keyser; B. F. of Washington, T. J. of Baltimore, and J. H. of Pittsburgh. Harold and Sam Gilmore, of Washington, formerly of this place, are grandsons. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were B. F., Harold, and Geneva Gilmore, of Washington; P. J. Gilmore, Baltimore; J. H. Gilmore, Pittsburgh; Patrick Laffey, of Parkersburg; Mrs. Charles Pennington, Mrs. Margaret Laffey, Cumberland, and Miss Delia Diviney, of Piedmont."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 19 Jan 1923
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Miss Mary
"Requiem High Mass for Miss Mary "Mame" Gilmore, 72, of Washington, was celebrated Tuesday morning at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport, by Rev. Stephen Chylinski, assistant pastor. Monsignor A. Scarpati, pastor, delivered the sermon. Rev. Leon Warczynski, assistant pastor, and Rev. Dr. William E. Kelly, of Westminster, a former assistant pastor here, were in the sanctuary. Mrs. Edward Pendergast sang two solos, "Night Folds Her Starry Curtain," and "He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye", and Charles Paskun sang "Hymn to the Sacred Heart." Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Westernport. Pallbearers were P. A. Laughlin, James Ward, Thomas Moran, Charles White. Frank McNeill, John B. Determan, John Mullen, and J. Estel Kenny. Miss Gilmore died early Saturday morning at the home of her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Cleaver, 128 Church Street, Westernport. She had been in failing health for several years but her condition became more serious after her arrival here from Washington this summer. She had been bedfast for the past three weeks. A daughter of the late John and Mary K. Gilmore, she was a native of this community and resided here most of her life. For fifteen years prior to leaving for Washington she operated the Gilmore Hotel, now the Potomac Hotel, Ashfield Street. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Cleaver, and Mrs. Kate Greenway, Pittsburgh; and one brother, Timothy J. Gilmore, Toledo. Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Margaret O'Connor, Connellsville, PA; Miss Katie Spates, Miss Angela Brady and Miss Irene Condry, Frostburg; Miss Sue Rossworm, Vitus Rossworm, Mrs. Cecelia Ward, Mrs. Angela Rowley, Mrs. Eleanor Kean, Mr. and Mrs. William Rice, Miss Winnie Laffey, Mr. and Mrs. George Stegmaier, and son, Harry, Mrs. Mary Nairin, Mrs. Stephen King, Misses Kathleen and Nell Rowan and John Rowan, Cumberland; Miss Elizabeth Meyers, Lonaconing; Mrs. W. M. Greenway and Mrs. Florence Robosson, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilmore, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Martin McGuire and Mrs. Nora Brew of Washington; Mrs. John Hughes, Gormania; Mrs. Gertrude Pennington and Mrs. Ray Durst, Swanton; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melody and daughter, Miss Louise Melody, Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. William Laffey, Keyser."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Thur 17 Sep 1942
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Mrs. Mary J.
"Mrs. Mary J. Gilmore, widow of the late James { sic-should be John } P. Gilmore, died Saturday morning at the Gilmore Hotel on Ashfield Street, aged 76 years. Mrs. Gilmore was born in County Galway, Ireland, but came to this country when a child. She is survived by four daughters and one son, Miss Mamie Gilmore, Mrs. D. J. Moran, Mrs. George Cleaver, all of this place, Mrs. W. H. Greenway, Pittsburg, and T. J. Gilmore, Cumberland, Mrs. James Laffey, of Second Street, is a sister. The funeral was held Monday from St. Peter's, Rev. Father Brennan officiating."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 28 Feb 1919
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Michael T.
"Keyser Kernels: The funeral of Michael T. Gilmore, aged 55 years, was held Saturday morning from the Catholic Church of the Assumption. Mr. Gilmore died at the Hoffman Hospital, Wednesday from injuries received Monday when he fell down the stairs at his home on Mineral Street. He is survived by his mother, who is 88 years old, one sister, Mrs. J. T. Murphy, and four brothers, J. B. Gilmore, of Keyser, B. F. Gilmore, of Washington, P. J. Gilmore, of Baltimore, and J. H. Gilmore, of Pittsburgh."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 10 Feb 1922
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Michael
"Mr. Michael Gilmore died Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 1911, at the home of his mother, Mrs. John Gilmore, on Fairview Street, Piedmont, aged 46 years. Years ago the deceased was a railroad man, but for a number of years he has been ill from a complication of diseases. The funeral took place from St. Peter's church Thursday morning, Rev. Thos. E. Gallagher officiating. The deceased was a brother of Mr. John Gilmore, the popular clerk at the Kenny House."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 17 Mar 1911
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Timothy A.
"The remains of Mr. Timothy A. Gilmore, who died at Albuquerque, New Mexico, Saturday, 11 Sep 1915, were brought to the home of his mother in Keyser on Tuesday. Services were held at the Catholic Church in Keyser on Wednesday morning, after which interment was made in St. Peter's cemetery, Westernport."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Fri 17 Sep 1915
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMORE, Timothy J.
"Requiem Mass for Timothy J. Gilmore, a native of Piedmont, who died Monday afternoon at his home, 4048 Fairview Drive, Toledo, Ohio, was held this morning at St. Peter's. Interment was in Philos Cemetery. Born and raised in Piedmont, Mr. Gilmore was a son of the late John Patrick and Mary Keady Gilmore. For a number of years he was employed as a conductor by the B & O Railroad Company. In 1921, he went to Toledo, where he was employed as a maintenance foreman of a department store. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Toledo, and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. His wife, Lola Uhl Gilmore, and son, John Patrick Gilmore, a student at a medical school at Hillsdale, Michigan, accompanied the body here yesterday. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. George Cleaver, Piedmont, and Mrs. Katherine Greenway, Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore spent several months here in 1946. During that time he underwent a serious operation at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, and visited in the Cleaver home while he was recuperating. He had been in ill health from a heart condition for the past year."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, Thur 14 Oct 1948
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted January 10, 2010
GILMOUR, William John
HYNDMAN - William John Gilmour, 52, died suddenly yesterday at his home here. Born February 15, 1917, in North Braddock, Pa., he was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth (McKenna) Gilmour, of St. Paul, Minn., and the late William G. Gilmour. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Telma (Poorbaugh) Gilmour; two daughters, Janet and Vicki Gilmour, both at home; one brother, Daniel Gilmour, Irwin, Pa.; and one sister, Mrs. Betty Saundy, St. Paul, Minn. Mr.Gilmour was a machinist for the Mack Truck Company at Hagerstown and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Auto Workers of America, the Hyndman Londonderry Lions Club, and Oscar Jordan Post 7375, VFW, Hyndman. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services Sunday; interment Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 28, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GILPIN, Edith
Mrs Edith Gilpin, wife of Edward Gilpin of Swanton Md, died at her home on Sat afternoon after long illness from cancer.
The deceased is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Mrs Gilpin was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Keyser Tribune, November 10, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010
GILPIN, Edward M.
Edward M. Gilpin, 54 years old, 506 Woodside avenue, was fatally wounded while hunting in the Hinkle woods, off the Baltimore Turnpike, seven miles east of this city, yesterday afternoon and died at 5:00 o'clock at Memorial Hospital a short time after he had been admitted.
The charge from his shotgun struck him in the stomach. He was attended by Drs. W. R. Hodges and Frank M. Wilson.
Gilpin, with Edward Rhodes, was hunting in the woods near Auto Park. Rhodes said he was about 120 yards from Gilpin when he heard a shot and his companions call for help. Rhodes found Gilpin on the ground near a fallen tree and conscious. He told Rhodes that the gun accidentaly discharged as he climbed over the log.
Rhodes ran for aid, and met up with two other hunters, who at his request, went to the Marvin Hinkle home and summoned by telephone Dr. W; R. Hodges and the Wolord ambulance. Dr. Hodges gave first aid and brought the wounded man to the hospital.
Gilpin formerly worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company as a trainman, but had been employed lately with the Cement Products Corporation. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Emma W. Gilpin, he is survived by a foster son Robert R. Gilpin; tow daughters, Mrs. Okey Gilpin and Mrs. Susan Foltz; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Beckman, Swanton and Mrs. Pearl Boyer of Berlin, Pa., and by four brothers, J.C. Gilpin, Keyser, W. Va., B.R. Gilpin, Greer, W. Va., Earl,, Masontown, W. Va. and HJarry Gilpin, this city.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the home with interment in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Rev H. hall Sharp, pastor of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church will officiate.
Cumberland Evening Times, 2 Dec, 1931:
(Courtesy of Lee Fasnacht)
Posted July 2, 2010
GIORDANO, Ethel G. Slaubaugh Dumire Smith
Ethel Grace Giordano, 90, Eglon, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, WV.
"Grace" was born Nov. 6, 1913, in Horse Shoe Run, W.Va., a daughter of the late Somers and Iva Mae Wotring Slaubaugh. She was also preceded in death by three husbands, Albert Dumire, Oscar Smith, and Salvatore Giordano; four sisters, Blanche and Thelma Slaubaugh, Beulah Hardesty, and Lela Hawse; one brother, Guy W. Slaubaugh; and one son-in-law, Norman Feather.
Grace worked for many years as a waitress in Baltimore. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed her flower garden and spending time with her family.
She is survived by one daughter, Ruby Dumire Feather, Eglon; one sister-in-law Pearl Valentine, Cumberland; three grandsons, Denny Feather and wife Betty Jo, Gary Feather and wife Robin, and Milton Feather and wife Ronda' one granddaughter, Connie Feather; seven great-grandsons; two greatgranddaughters; one stepgreat-grandson; one stepgreat-granddaughter; two great-great-grandsons; two great-great -granddaughters; two step-great-great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at Hinkle Funeral Home Davis, WV.
A service was conducted on Saturday, May 16, at Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, Eglon, with the Rev. J. Rogers Fike and Rev. Gary Meeks officiating.
Interment followed in the Maple Spring Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cortland Acres, Daybreak Unit, HC 60 Box 98,Thomas, WV 26292.
Hinkle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Unidentified Newspaper; about 14 May 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted August 1, 2009
GITTINGS, Dr. Allen
Dr. Allen Gittings, assistant superintendent of the lunatic asylum at Weston W Va, was found dead in his bed Mon morning. He is supposed to have died from heart disease.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 16, 1884
T H GOSORN PUBLISHER, C H VANDIVER EDITOR
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 16, 2010
GLASS, Mrs. Virgie Mary Kendall
Mrs. Virgie Mary Glass, 84, formerly of Barrelville, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted Sunday. Born in Sand Patch, Pa., she was a daughter of the late William and Louise (Bonne) Kendall. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harry E. Porter and Charles E. Glass. She was a member of the Apostolic Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald Teter, with whom she resided, Mt. Savage; two sons, Rev. Elmer A. Porter and John E. Porter, Corriganville; one stepson, Robert Glass, Toledo, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Norman Greulich, Holland, Ohio; and Mrs. Clyde Barton, Wellersburg; one sister, Mrs. Gussie Crosby, Glencoe, Pa.; 20 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Teter residence, Calla Hill Road, where friends will be received tomorrow and Friday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 12, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009
GLESSNER, Andrew
Somerset - Andrew Glessner, 87, retired farmer of Listie, died at Somerset Community Hospital. He leaves one daughter, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 24, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GLESSNER, Mrs. Annie Missouri Keefer
SOMERSET, April 27 — Mrs. Annie Missouri Glessner, 54, wife of Andrew Glessner of Listie, died Saturday in Community Hospital. A daughter of Daniel and Carolyn Brant Keefer, she was born in Somerset county, December 15, 1885. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Lester Weigle of Listie, and 11 grandchildren. Surviving sisters are: Mrs. George Baer and Mrs. Carrie Swearman, Meyersdale; Mrs. Harriet Gindlesberger, Berlin, R. D. 1; Mrs. John Kellar, Shanksville; Mrs. Jacob Plott, Berlin; Mrs. William Rayman, Friedens; Mrs. Harvey Mostoller, Colerain; Mrs. Albert Landis, Somerset, R. D., and Mrs. George Brick and Mrs. Ellen Tayman of Glencoe.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 27, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 6, 2009
GLESSNER, A. Miller
SOMERSET, Pa.—A. Miller Glessner, 59, operator of the A. M. Glessner Coal Company here, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. He was born in Somerset county a son of Frank P. and Sarah (Miller) Glessner. Mr. Glessner started his business career as owner of the old Berlin Provision Company and operated a meat market on the Diamond in Somerset. He later acquired the Somerset Packing Company and then entered the coal business. During World War I, he served as a sergeant in a supply company of the lllth Infantry, 28th Division, and was stationed in France. He was a member of Somerset Post 554, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 27, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GLESSNER, Mrs. Nelle Kifer
SOMERSET — Mrs. Nelle Kifer Glessner, 74, died at her home at Somerset. A graduate of Somerset High School and Cambria-Rowe Business College, Johnstown, she was employed as secretary in the law firm of Uhl and Ealy for 25 years and was a notary public 50 years and deputy to George A. Darr during his tenure as recorder of deeds.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 18, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009
GLORIUS, Mrs. Josephine Dailey
MRS. WILLIAM GLORIOUS
FROSTBURG - Mrs. Josephine C. Glorious, 61, of 49 Linden Street, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted April 11. She had been in failing health the past several years.
Born in Westernport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Flanigan) Dailey and the last surviving member of that family. She was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality.
Surviving are her husband, William E Glorious; and a niece Patricia Hurttnellis, Baltimore.
The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited there today at 7:30 p.m.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St Michael's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Barry, Irvin Lewis, Vincent Bollino, Emery Loar, Jesse Snyder and Earl Davis.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD - April 18, 1966 - pg 7, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted January 24, 2010
GLOTFELTY, Mrs. Tillie F. M. Niner
Oakland, Nov. 5 b Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in McHenry United Brethren church for Mrs. Tillie F. M. Glotfelty, 55, wife of Ira Glotfelty, who died Friday at her home near McHenry after an illness of four months. The Rev. C. W. Fraker officiated, and burial took place in Thayerville cemetery. Mrs. Glotfelty had been a patient in Miners' Hospital, Frostburg, for some time. She was born March 2, 1891 in Allegany county, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Niner. Surviving, besides her husband, are seven children, Lee Glotfelty, of Jennings; William and Frank Glotfelty and Mrs. Paul C. Bittinger, all of Accident; Mrs. Charles Rafferty, of Frostburg; Mrs. William Miller, of Grantsvllle, and Mrs. Alvie Thomas, of Friendsville; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Hocking and Mrs. Ida Niner of Oakland, and Mrs. Carl Rizer and Mrs. Lillian Mersing, both of Frostburg; two brothers, John and Charles Niner, of Oakland, and 22 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 5, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GLOTFELTY, Mrs. Vinnie Loretta Kamp
Oakland - Mrs. Vinnie Loretta Glotfelty, 70, died yesterday in Garrett Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient a week. She had been in ill health several years. Born in Cove, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah (Spiker) Kamp. She was a member of the United Brethren Church, McHenry. Surviving are her husband, Beason Glotfelty; five sons, Bernard, Red House; Pierce, with the Army in Germany; Donald, at home; Randall, Takoma, Wash.; and James, Oakland; five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Edgar, McHenry; Mrs. Ileta Peck, Mrs. Rilla Paugh, and Mrs. Ethel Glotfelty, all of Oakland; Mrs. Clara Shroyer, Hagerstown; three brothers, Lloyd and Austin Kamp, Grantsville; Rabert Kamp, Shallow Water, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Otto and Mrs. Grace Beachy, Grantsville; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted tomorrow at McHenry UB Church by Rev. Bryan G. Blair, and interment will be in the Garret County Memorial Gardens here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 18, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 10, 2010
GLOTFELTY, William Donald
CARLISLE, Pa. - William Donald Glotfelty, 75, of 1828 Heishman Gardens, Carlisle, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Carlisle Hospital. Born March 23, 1923, in Grantsville, he was a son of the late O.J. "Mike" and Elsie I. (Stahl) Glotfelty. He also was preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia (Toombs) Glotfelty, in 1970; and a brother, Carl B. "Peep" Glotfelty, in 1988. Mr. Glotfelty was retired from the U.S. military after 30 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and three years with the Merchant Marines. He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietman Conflict. He was a life member of Grantsville Post 214 American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Beecher Glotfelty; four stepsons, Michael, Paul and Glenn Beecher, all of Carlisle, and James Beecher, Fayetteville; a stepdaughter, Winifred Beecher, Carlisle; two brothers, Robert Glotfelty, Clarksburg, W.Va., and Joseph Glotfelty, Cumberland, Md.; four nieces; and four nephews. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, Md., on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Earl A. Yoder officiating. Interment will be in the Grantsville Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by Grantsville Post 214 American Legion.
June 1, 1998, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 24, 2009
GLOVER, Mr. Dennis
Mr. Dennis Gover, a B & O conductor, was killed in the B & O yard, near the Keyser passenger depot, last Wednesday forenoon. Mr Glover was in the caboose of his own train, which was standing alone in the yard, when an east bound freight ran into it. It is thought that Mr Gover, who was in the caboose, saw the train coming and endeavored to get out before the engine struck it, he had reached the rear platform, when the caboose was struck which such force that he was knocked high into the air and was afterward run over and crushed by its wheels. Death was instantaneous.
Mr Glover was 61 years old. His wife died about two years ago. He leaves eight children, Mrs H C Grusendorf, Wallace, Harold, Douglas, Norval, Elizabeth, Marion, and Chalmers. Henry Glover of Terra Alta, and Allen Glover of Montana, are brothers. He had been in the employ of the B & O R R Company for 35 years, was a member of the B of R T and the Presbyterian church. He was buried at Terra Alta this forenoon.
Keyser Tribune, March 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010
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GNAGEY, Elmer Jonas
GRANTSVILLE - Elmer Jonas Gnagey, 71, retired Western Union Telegraph Company employe, died Monday at his home in Pikesville. A native of Grantsville, he was a son of the late Jonas K. and Elizabeth (Swauger) Gnagey. He was employed by Western Union for 49 years, and served as plant manager in New York where he retired four years ago. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Cora (Allen) Gnagey; a son, Allen E. Gnagey; a daughter, Mrs. Enid L. Dexter; four brothers, C. E. Gnagey, Washington, Pa.; Harry E. Gnagey, Pittsburgh; Blaine Gnagey, Sante Fe, Mexico, and William K. Gnagey, Meyersdale; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Parsons, Del Mar, Md.; Mrs. Robert Horne, Broadhead, Wis.; Mrs. Annie Stanton and Mrs. Ollie Leochel, both of Grantsville, and four grand children. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m., in Pikesville. Interment will be in the Druid Ridge Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 31, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 24, 2010
GNAGEY, Mrs. Savilla Saylor
MEYERSDALE, Feb. 19 — Mrs. Savilla Gnagey, 86, died Sunday at her home at Meyersdale, R. D. 1. Surviving are eight children, 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchilden and two sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 19, 1952
[Savilla's maiden name was Saylor, widow of Daniel S. Gnagey]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 30, 2010
GNEGY, C. Wayne
C. Wayne Gnegy, 64, of Washington, P A, died Tuesday, February 18, 1992, at his home.
He was born October 10, 1927, in Douglas, Tucker County, a son of the late H. L. and Thelma Smith Gnegy.
He was owner and operator of Gnegy Surge Service, Washington, for 40 years.
He was a 1944 graduate of Thomas High School in Tucker County as well as Morgantown Business School. He was a member of Washington Elks Lodge 776.
On November 25, 1947, in Kingwood, he married Barbara Schaeffer, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Dr. David W. Gnegy of Ann Arbor, MI and Kevin W. Gnegy of Washington; two daughters, Margaret E. Gnegy, Ph. D., wife of Wesley Daining of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Timothy (Amy) Sullivan of Lancaster, PA; a brother, Dale S. Gnegy of Oakland, MD; a sister, Elaine Roth of Horse Shoe Run; five grandchildren, Tyler and Trevor Sullivan, Colin and Conor Daining and Chet Nicholas Gnegy and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Gnegy.
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; Feb 26, 1992
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010
GNEGY, John Edward
John Edward Gnegy, 77, Fountain Valley, CA., died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, from complications of prostate cancer.
Born July 8, 1928, in Garrett County, he was the son of the late C.C. Gnegy.
He spent 26 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, and was a decorated veteran of several wars including World War II and Vietnam. Following his retirement in 1974, he worked for Willard Marine Company for more than 25 years.
Surviving are his daughter, Cheryl Shaylor; one son, Brad Gnegy; one brother, Bob Gnegy; two sisters, Marijane and Eileen; and three grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, and his ashes will be scattered at sea.
The Republican Newspaper, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD, Dec 8, 2005.
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 15, 2009
GOEBEL, Mrs. Christina Gerlach
Frostburg, May 25 - Mrs. Christina Goebel, 84, former resident of this city, died yesterday at her home at McKeesport, Pa. The widow of Henry Goebel, she is survived by two sons, Adolph and William Goebel, Pittsburgh; one brother, William Gerlach, Turtle Creek; and four sisters, Mrs. Lewis Watson, Washington; Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, Cumberland; Mrs. T. B. Hamill and Mrs. J. J. Foster, this city. The body was brought to Hafer's Funeral Home, where friends and relatives will be received.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 25, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GOMER, Earl
FROSTBURG - Earl Gomer, 81, of 96 Braddock Road, died yesterday at Miners Hospital. Born in Sand Patch, Pa., he was a son of the late Jesse and Melinda Kendall Gomer. He was a retired employe of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Local 1450 and of Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife. Anna Florence Weitzell Gomer and two sons, Irvin and Clarence Gomer, Zihlman: eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Church of the Nazarene, Center and Charles streets, Frostburg, where the body will be taken at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the White Oaks Cemetery near Finzel.
Cumberland Evening Times, May 3, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GOMER, Edward L.
A Borden Mines soldier is reported killed in action on the German front among the latest release of war zone casualties, which lists six other men of the tri-state area as wounded in action, three of them from Cumberland. Dead is Pvt. Edward L. Gomer, 21, of Borden Mines, killed in Germany October 9. Pvt. Gomer was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gomer, of Borden Mines. A former coal miner, he entered the Army about two years ago. He took part in the Italian campaign, during which he was wounded in action, before going to England for the D-Day invasion of France. Besides his parents, Pvt. Gomer is survived by four brothers, Staff Sgt. Walter Gomer, now home on furlough after completing 50 combat aerial missions against the enemy over Europe; Staff Sgt. Earl Gomer, stationed in Texas; Harvey Gomer, of Baltimore; and Harry Gomer, of Borden Mines; and three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Winebrenner, and Mrs. Mary Winebrenner, of Borden Mines; and Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Morantown.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 29, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GOMER, Harvey Francis
Harvey Francis Gomer, 74, of Meyersdale, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jessie L. Cook, R.D., Meyersdale. Born May 17, 1879, the son of Daniel and Hannah Cone Gomer, he lived most of his life in Somerset County. He is survived by two daughters; Mrs. Cook mentioned above and Mrs. Leo Carrie, R.D. Meyersdale, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Shoemaker Gomer, preceded him in death by nineteen years. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. at the White Oak church with the Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger officiating. Burial in the White Oak cemetery under the direction of W. C. Price and Son.
Meyersdale Republican, March 20, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GOMER, James G.
FROSTBURG - James G. Gomer, 75, of Borden Mines, died yesterday at his home following a lingering illness. He was a son of the late Jesse and Malinda (Kendall) Gomer and the husband of the late Nora (Myers) Gomer. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Ethel Winebrenner and Mrs. Mary Imes, Borden; Mrs. Dorothy Stott, College Park; Harvey and Harry Gomer, Baltimore; Earl Gomer, Washington, and Walter Gomer, Klondike; two brothers, Earl Gomer, Frostburg, and Ezra Gomer, Atwater, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body will he at the Hafer Funeral Home after 7 p. m. today.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 5, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GOMER, James T.
James T. Gomer died at 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2, at his home, Sand Patch, R.D. 1. A retired carpenter and expert wood workman, he was aged 69 years, 11 months and 21 days at the time of his death. He was born in Pennsylvania, January 28, 1878, a son of the late Daniel and Hannah (Comb) Gomer. His wife, Maude (Beall) Gomer, preceded him in death about three years ago. Surviving are two sons, George T., Hyndman; Lewis F., Cumberland; and seven daughters, Mrs. Anna Echelberger, Cumberland; Mrs. Simon Crissinger, Sand Patch; Mrs. Lawrence McKenzie, Frostbury; Mrs. Paul Sell, Sand Patch R.D. 1; Mrs. Albert Kennell, Wellersburg; Mrs. Ralph Ansell, at home, and Miss Mildred Gomer, Baltimore. Eighteen grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Monday afternoon, January 5, at the White Oak Evangelical Church, in charge of Rev. A. F. Richards. Interment was made in the church cemetery, under the direction of W. C. Price & Son.
Meyersdale Republican, January 8, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
GOOD, Mrs. Patsy Elliott Shaw
Mrs. Norman A. Good
Keyser - Mrs. Patsy Elliott Good, 84, Asheville, N.C., died yesterday at Hopemount (W.VA.) State Hospital.
Born in Moscow, Md., she was a daughter of the late Andrew B. and Mary Martha (Dawson) Shaw. She was the widow of Norman A. Good, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Markwood Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. jack Sanders, pastor of Rees Methodist Chapel, New Creek, will officiate and interment will be in laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow.
The Cumberland News, 3 February, 1967
(Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht)
Posted November 28, 2009
GOODALL, Kathryn Roth
Kathryn Roth Goodall, 86, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., died Feb. 22, 2005, in a hospital there.
She was born Oct. 2, 1918, at Eglon, a daughter of the late Paula and Lela Parks Roth. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Daniel Goodall; two brothers, Darrell Roth and Dale Roth; and one sister, Lois Powell.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol Blackburn of West Chester, Pa., and Nancy Goodall of Mechanicsburg; one son, Daniel E. Goodall of San Diego Calif.; four brothers, Doyle Roth of Macedonia, Ohio, Robert Roth, Morgantown, W.Va., Ronald Samuel Roth, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Coleman Roth, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; two sisters, Norma Lantz of Simpsonville, SC., and Marlene Taylor of Modesta, Calif.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services and entombment were on Feb. 25.
Aurora News printed in Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD, March 3, 2005; p. A-7
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 15, 2009
GOODRICH, John
John Goodrich, nine-year-old son of Andrew Goodrich, 17 Weber street, died yesterday following a brief illness. Besides his father, one sister and one brother also survive. Burial will be at Mt. Savage Wednesday afternoon.
Cumberland Evening Times, November 1, 1920
GOODRICH, Leroy
Mr. Leroy "Rock" Goodrich, former engineer for the Cumberland & Pennsylvania RR, died last night at his home in Ocean, aged 91 years. He first was employed by the B & O R.R. operating a "GrassHopper" engine and then was an engineer for the Cumberland & Pennsylvania R.R. until 6 weeks ago, when he was taken ill. The burial is tomorrow.
28 Nov 1887
Excerpts from a journal by Rev. Frank Gibson Porter, written in Lonaconing, MD
"November 7, 1887 At one received word to visit a sick man at Ocean (4 miles) and as Father was going that way I went with him. Mr. Goodrich, sick man, is an old engineer (67 years) [Note: later writes 74], and he said that I was the first preacher that had been in his house for twenty-five years. After supper, Bros. Essau and Morgan and John Foote went with me to Mr. Tom Dick.
November 26-28, 1887 Mr. Goodrich is Dead and I bury him on Tuesday."
(Courtesy of Carol Vivier)
GOFF, Terry Lynn
Terry Lynn Goff, 58, of Rowlesburg, died Saturday. December 12, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1951, in Grafton, a son of the late Robert Harrison and Rosella "Polly" (Hartsell) Goff.
He was a 1970 graduate of Rowlesburg High School. He was a fireman with Rowles¬burg Volunteer Fire Department (Company 10) for 40 years and served as their fire chief for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, Dottie (Teets) Goff; three daughters and spouse, Autumn and Wally Sheets, Jennifer Goff, all of Rowlesburg, Shawna Dixon, of Reedsville; his mother and father-in-law, Dortha and Howard Teets, of Rowlesburg; three brothers, Richard "Dick" Goff and wife Nancy, Robert "Bob¬by' Goff and companion, Peggy Helmick, all of Rowlesburg, and Steve Goff, of Kingwood; two sisters, Pat Likens and Judy Likins, of Rowlesburg; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Virginia "Honey" Howdershelt.
Family and friends were received from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, at the Rotruck-Lobb Funeral Home, Kingwood Chapel and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 16, and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at noon, Thursday, December 17, at the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department with the Rev. Roy Mick officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Sarah Cemetery, on Sinclair Ridge.
Preston County Journal, Kingwood, WV; Dec 16, 2009
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010
Abram B. Gordon
GORDON, Abram B.
Frostburg - Abram Bennett Gordon, 69, brickyard worker at Mt. Savage, died yesterday in Miners Hospital here He was a native of Borden Mines and was born March 8, 1882, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Bennett) Gordon. He was married twice, first to the former Miss Cecelia Hoskin, and later to the former Miss Mildred Morton, whom he married December 9, 1950.
Besides his second wife he is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Joseph Dickel, Frostburg, Mrs. Orville Steel, Eckhart, Mrs. James Rankin, Borden Mines, Mrs. Albert Swauger and Mrs. Mary Cook, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Leo Bridges, Barrelville; five sons, William and Charles Gordon, both of Mt. Savage, John and George Gordon, both of Frostburg, and T-Sgt.Earl Gordon, Aberdeen; a sister, Mrs. Matilda Miller, Frostburg; two brothers, James Gordon, Borden Mines, and Robert Gordon, Frostburg, 47 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday at 2;30 p.m. at the home of Joseph Dickel, 139 Bowery Street. Rev. Harold R. Stoudt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of which Mr. Gordon was a member, will officiate. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
January 28, 1952, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie)
GORDON, Clifford
Mr Clifford Gordon, a well known B&O railroad brakeman, was instantly killed at about 1:30 o'clock Thurs morning while shifting cars at the "hump" in Evitts Creek yards. Just how the accident happened could not be learned, but he was riding a car and is supposed to have fallen off or in some manner been thrown off the car and run over. Mr Gordon was about 32 years old, and leaves a wife and family. He resided at the corner of Fulton and Decatur Streets, and several months ago he was filling the position temporarily of night station master at the Queen City Depot.
Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010
GORDON, Mrs. Sarah Lemen
Sept 15
Mrs. Sarah Gordon, wife of Mr. W. D. Gordon, a real estate man of this city, died at ?...mother, Mrs. Eliza Lemen at Hedgesville yesterday. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Lemen of Hedgesville.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 15 , 2010
GOWER, Bailey
RIDGELEY - Wilbur Gower left this morning to attend the funeral of his brother at Blaine, W Va. Bailey Gower, aged 23 years, was killed Wed in the mines at that place. He was working in one of the air courses when a heavy fall of slate ___and caught him. The fall was so heavy that it took a large force of men several hours to recover his body. A sad feature in connection with his death was that he had been married only three weeks, his bride being Miss Welch of Oakland Md. He was well known in Ridgley, where he frequently visited. June 22
Keyser Tribune, July 12, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010
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