GAINES, Harry Harry Gaines, aged 30 years, one of the best known passenger conductors on the B&O lines, died Sat evening at Grafton, after illness of typhoid fever. When 16 years of age, Gaines started railroading, with the B&O and was steadily promoted until given a passenger as conductor. Keyser Tribune, April 28, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 21, 2010   GALE, William HAGERSTOWN -   William Gale, 81 years, a violinist, died at his home, four miles north of Hancock. He was a bachelor and the last of his family. His sisters, Misses Lizzie and Kate Gale, died several months ago. Keyser Tribune, May 24, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted August 13, 2010     GALIGHER, Infant of Mr. & Mrs. James PATTERSON’S CREEK - Mrs. James Galigher, who has been so very ill is getting better. Their baby is dead, was buried on Sunday last in the Catholic cemetery at Cumberland. Keyser Tribune, August 11, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010     GALLEN, John Norton Gallen Services A solemn requiem mass was held this morning in St. Patrick's Catholic church for John Norton "Jack" Gallen, son of John A. Gallen, 528 Beall street, who died in a hospital in New York City last Friday night after being struck by a truck. The Rev. Francis J. McKeown was celebrant, and was assisted by the Rev. Charles W. Began, as deacon, and the Rev. Thomas A. Hardesty, as sub-deacon. Interment was in SS. Peter and Paul church cemetery. Pallbearers were J. William Hunt, Joseph K. Mooney, Clarence V. Burns, William H. Ritchey, Benjamin A. F.Uchey and John McGraw. Fort Cumberland Post No. 13, American Legion, had charge of services at the grave. The color guard was composed of Samuel H. Brown, Francis Mulligan, James Lehman and George D. Cline and F. Earl Brode, who was sergeant. Joseph M. Fradiska sounded taps. The firing squad was composed of Sgt. Hilary Green, Pfc. James Baker, T-5 Robert Nee, Sgt. Thomas Dawson, Pfc. William Bantz, pfc. Harold Underdonk, Pfc. Robert Park and T-5 Cecil McCullough. The Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, December 18, 1943 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted July 15, 2009     GALLOWAY, Emily PATTERSON'S CREEK - Mrs Emily Galloway, an old colored woman, died two weeks ago at the old Houser place, near here. Keyser Tribune, June 30, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 21, 2010     GALVIN, Miss Alice Carey Galvin Services MT. SAVAGE—A requiem mass for Miss Alice Carey Galvin. 82, who died Friday at the home of Misses Loretta and Kathleen Galvin (McDermitt?), with whom she resided, was celebrated at St Patrick's Catholic Church by Rev. Michael Smyth, pastor. Burial was in .the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were DeSales McDermott, John and Edward Malloy, Charles Mulligan, Harry Poland and Thomas Stephens. [NB: Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - November 1, 1951 has the names listed as Misses Loretta and Kathleen McDermitt.] Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - October 30, 1951 - pg 21, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted February 28, 2010     GALVIN, Peter Peter Galvin died Saturday at Careywood, the country home of his niece, Miss Alice Carey Galvin. in Garrett county, Maryland. Mr. Galvin was born at Mt. Savage. Md., June 29, 1850, the son of the late James P Galvin and Mrs. Sarah Jane Hall Galvin, pioneer settlers of Mt. Savage. Mr. Galvin learned his trade in the Mt. .Savage machine shops of the C. & P. R. H. Co., worked there for a few years, and then went West locating at Chicago, Illinois , where he worked for the Nickel Plate machine shops for about 20 years, until failing health compelled him to retire. He was a temperance man. a great advocate of temperance in the way of example, having in his youth taken St. Matthew's temperance pledge, keeping this faithfully until death. . His funeral will be held 9 o'clock tomorrow with services at St. Patrick's Church, Mt. Savage, Md.  Interment will be in the family lot in the cemetery connected with the church. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - September 15, 1924 - pg 9, col 1 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted February 28, 2010     GAMBLE, Elizabeth Cunningham At 4 o'clock Sat, Aug 31, 1912, at her home in Moorefield, surrounded by all her children, Mrs Elizabeth Gamble, one of the oldest residents of the South Branch Valley, entered into rest aged 90 years, 3 months and 16 days. On Aug 5th, she was taken ill, and for three weeks her death was expected at any time. The last few years of her life was spent in almost total physical blindness, but with the exception of her sight all of her faculties were remarkably well preserved. Almost to the end, she knew the friends that gathered about her bedside to minister to her comfort. Her mind was clear and calmly and composedly she spoke of her approaching death and patiently and without fear waited for the coming of her Lord. Mrs Gamble was the daughter of Jesse and Pattie Snodgrass Cunningham and was born near Moorefield May 15, 1822. Though she had past her four score years and ten - a remarkable age - she did not attain to the days of the years of her venerable mother, who was almost ninety-three at the time of her death. In 1848, March 29, she was married to Mortimer Williams Gamble, in the same house in which she died. Of the union six children were born. Jesse Cunningham, who died at two years of age, and six who survive her; John, Samuel, Mortimer Williams, Kate, Alice, Bettie (Mrs B W Chrisman), all of Moorefield, and Mrs Laura Cunningham, of Hutchison Ky. In Feb 1872, she was bereft of her husband and for forty years of widowhood she learned a deeper dependence upon "The Father of the fatherless and the god of the widow. For fifty years she was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. She loved her Bible, her church and its services and loyally supported it, and when the infirmities of age were upon her, she often came to the church in her wheel chair and sat through the services. At 3:30 Mon afternoon, Sept 2, the casket covered with floral offerings, was bourne to the church she loved and after service conducted by her pastor, her body was laid to rest by the side of her husband in Olivet Cemetery, overlooking the beautiful Valley where her entire life was spent. Her memory will be cherished in loving hearts until we shall again see her face to face. "So, He giveth his beloved sleep." Keyser Tribune, September 13, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 28, 2010   GANNON, Mrs. Christine Stevenson "Barton, Md., Dec. 23-The funeral of Mrs. Christine Stevenson Gannon, wife of Harmon D. Gannon, who died suddenly at her home last Saturday morning, was held from St. Gabriel's Catholic church yesterday morning with Requiem High Mass by the Rev. Leon K. Warczyski.  After the church service the body was taken to the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, to await the arrival of a son, Lieut. James Gannon. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lonaconing, this morning.  The pallbearers were Alvln Logsdon, Adolph Howell, William Kyle, William Chappell, Howard Wilkes and Hugh Young.  Among those who attended were: Miss Patricia Gannon, Washington; Mrs. Bertha Kelly, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Davis, Keyser; Mrs. Bessie Durst, Miss Effie George, Mrs. Ella Rank, Miss Stacia Lannon and Paul Lannon, Cumberland." Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Thursday 23 Dec 1943 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted October 22, 2011  GAPP, Matthew HARDY COUNTY, Moorefield Examiner of 20th - Matthew Gapp, an aged resident of this community, died last week at Weston, where he was taken several weeks ago. The remains were brought here Sunday and services held at the home of William Keller, Monday morning, after which his remains were laid to rest in Olivet Cemetery. He is survived by several sons and daughters. Keyser Tribune, February 28, 1913 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted September 2, 2010     GARBER, Rev. J. C. Rev. J. C. Garber, of Augusta, Co., a well-known preacher of the Brethren, is dead after a protracted illness. He was 56 years old. He leaves a widow and three children. Keyser Tribune, October 11, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 31, 2010     GARDILL. Jerlyn Ann MEYERSDALE—As a result of a disastrous auto accident on Route 219 last week [July 8] one child was killed, the mother was seriously injured, and another child, born in Meyersdale Community Hospital following the mishap, died the following morning. Killed instantly in the crash was Jerlyn Ann Gardill, who was nearing two years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Gardill, Buffalo Mills RD 1, Bedford County. Mrs. Pauline (Klink) Gardill, 22, mother of the child and driver of the car, is a patient in Meyersdale Community Hospital and is in fair condition. She is suffering from a mouth injury, contusions and multiple lacerations of the body. Mrs. Gardill, who was expecting a child, gave birth to a seven-pound boy in the hospital about 6 hours after the accident. The baby lived 12 hours and died. The accident, the most disastrous in the immediate vicinity in a number of years, occurred near the Bird and Friedline residences at the borough line south of Meyersdale. Mrs. Gardill was driving her car south and had just passed through Meyersdale. She was on her way to the home of her sister, Mrs. Louise Pritts, Meyersdale, RD 1. The Cumberland Sunday Times, July 10, 1955 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAREY, Mrs. Louise Mae Sourbrine CORRIGANVILLE — Mrs. Louise Mae Garey, 54, died yesterday in Springfield State Hospital, Sykesville. Born April 8, 1913 at Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of Mrs. Minnie (Ruby) Sourbrine, Cumberland, and the late Richard Sourbrine. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, George Garey, Clarysville; one daughter, Miss Linda Garey, Clarysville; one brother, George Sourbrine, Miami, Fla., and three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Cessna, West Hollywood, Fla.; Mrs. Lilabel Lancaster, Cumberland, and Mrs. Zella Clauson, Corriganville. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will he conducted Sunday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 21, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted September 24, 2010     GAREY, Samuel W. Samuel W. Garey, 74, of Corriganville, died last night in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient three days. Born in Corriganville, he was a son of the late Samuel and Lucinda (Hiner) Garey. A retired farmer and carpenter, Mr. Garey was a member of Corriganville Methodist Church and Chosen Friends Lodge 34, IOOF of Cumberland. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Susan (Geiger) Garey; a son, George S. Garey; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Lepley, Mrs. Carl Crabtree, Mrs. Donald Kite, and Mrs. Homer Golden, all of Corriganville; three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Yantz, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Lilly Sturtz, Wellersburg, Pa., and Mrs. Lucy Shatzer, Cumberland, and ten grandchildren. The body will be at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lepley, after noon tomorrow and will remain there until 1 p. m. Thursday when it will be taken to Corriganville Methodist Church for services at 2 p. m. Rev. Paul R. O'Brien, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park here. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 9, 1956 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   GAREY, Mrs. Susan Holsinger CORRIGANVILLE ~ Mrs. Susan Garey, 73, died yesterday at her residence. Born in Corriganville, she was the daughter of Urias and Lydia Knepp-Holsinger. Her husband, Samuel Garey, died in 1956. Mrs. Garey was a member of the United Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, George Garey, Corriganville; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Lepley, Mrs. Donald Hite, Mrs. Homer Golden, all of Corriganville, and Mrs. Carl Crabtree, of Cumberland; two brothers, George Geiger and Henry Geiger, Corriganville; a sister, Mrs. Esther Paetow, Corriganville; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services Wednesday. Interment Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 3, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   GARLETS, William F. William F. Garlets died at his home in Buffalo, New York, on Thursday, June 30, after an illness of several months. He was born in St. Paul, son of Clara (Yutzy) and Ananias Garlets, and was 62 years, 7 months and 16 days in age at his passing. He was born on November 14, 1886. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna L. (Baker) Garlets; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Taylor of Boswell and Mrs. Elva Roth of Buffalo, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. John M. Deal, Route 1, Salisbury, and Mrs. Wesley Wilhelm, Route 3, Meyersdale; and by two grandchildren. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Funeral services were conducted in the Thomas Funeral Home on Saturday, July 2, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ira S. Monn officiating. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in charge of Mortician S. M. Thomas. Meyersdale Republican, July 7, 1949   (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLITZ, Miss Agnes Garlitz Miss Agnes Garlitz. aged 28? daughter of E. A. Garlitz, Green street, died this morning at 8? o'clock at Miners'Hospital, following an illness of 10 days of pneumonia. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Besides her father, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, Cecil, Paul, Neal, John, May, Adaline and Margaret Garlitz. Cumberland Evening Times, March 22, 1920 Funeral of Miss Garlitz The funeral of Miss Agnes Garlltz, Green street, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1920 GARLITZ, Mrs. Agnes McKenzie Frostburg - Mrs. Agnes Garlitz, aged 44 years, wife of Mr. Enoch A. Garlitz, died Wednesday at 6 p. m., at the Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, after an illness that was lingering in its nature but did not assume a serious form until Thursday of last week. Her body was brought to this city Wednesday evening. Mrs. Garlitz, together with her husband, came to this place many years ago from Avilton, Garrett county, Md., and for the past several years have resided on Green street. The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: Agnes, Teresa, Margaret and Adaline, Messrs Cecil, Paul, James Neil and John, all of this place and Joseph R. Garlitz, of Philadelphia. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Mr. Garlitz, the husband of the deceased, has for many years been employed by the H. B. Shaffer Company, of this city. The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD, January 19, 1912 [Daughter of Jeremiah James and Agnes Elizabeth Hutzel McKenzie, born January 1868] (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 15, 2011   GARLITZ, Burman N. FROSTBURG — Burman N. Garlitz, 55, RD 2, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient 10 days. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late George W. and Annie (Robinson) Garlitz. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. William L. Hetz, Avilton; Mrs. Eleanor Minnick, Finzel, and Mrs. Beatrice Durst, here; two brothers, Francis and Melvin Garlitz, here. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 3 until 5 and 7 until 9 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Louis L. Emerick will officiate and interment will follow in the Blocher Cemetery. The Cumberland News, March 17, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLITZ, Mrs. Carrie Durst Mrs. Carrie Garlitz, 64, widow of the late Freeman Garlitz, died at her farm home, Avilton, Md., Tuesday, Feb. 24, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Avilton, of which she was a member, on Friday morning. Rev. Father David Dressman, the pastor, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Garlitz was the daughter of the late Augustus and Nancy (McKenzie) Durst, and was born at New Germany, June 25, 1883. Since her marriage to Mr. Garlitz about 40 years ago, she had resided on a farm near Avilton. Her husband died 15 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ada Swauger, Baltimore; Mrs. Pauline Martumas, Minersville, Pa.; one son, Freeman, at home, and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Henry F., Marshall and Delbert Durst, all of Grantsville, and George Durst of Cumberland, and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Wagner of Akron, O. Meyersdale Republican, March 4, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   GARLITZ, Cecil Cecil Garlitz, 49, of 50 North Mechanic street, was found dead in bed this morning when called to go to work at McKenzie's Tavern, North Mechanic street, where he had been employed as a bartender. Garlitz was a veteran of the First World War and had been ill several days prior to his death this morning about 9 a. m. Dr. Linne H. Corson, deputy county medical examiner, said death was due to natural causes. He was a son of the late Enoch A. and Agnes (McKenzie) Garlitz, a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, this city, and of Henry Hart Post. No. 1411, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was unmarried. He is survived by four brothers: Paul H., Mt. Savage; Joseph R., this city, Cornelius C., Detroit, Mich.; and John P. Garlitz, Avilton, who returned yesterday from the South Pacific after four years' service with the Fifth Army Air Force. Three sisters also, survive: Mrs. Eloy Barba, Mrs. L. P. Monahan, and Mrs. Roy Wentling, all of Detroit. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 15, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted April 16, 2011   GARLITZ, Clarence Avilton, Md., Jan. 1 - Funeral services for Clarence Garlitz, 67, of Avilton, whose frozen body was found in the woods near St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton, will be held Monday morning at the church with burial in Avilton Cemetery. The body is at the Winterberg Funeral Home, Grantsville. Garlitz was last seen Dec. 18, but relatives had not reported him missing, believing he had gone to Baltimore on a visit. He apparently was cutting wood when stricken, and he is thought to have been dead over a week when his body was found. In his clothing were $675 in currency and 79 cents change. There was no evidence of foul play, the authorities stated. A son of the late Isadore and Elizabeth Garlitz, he was born at Avilton. Surviving are two sons, Ronald and Gerald, both in the armed service, and two daughters, Mrs. Grant McKenzie and Mrs. James Joyce, Baltimore. He was a brother of Lawrence Garlitz and Mrs. Lilly Newman, Everett, Wash.; Orville and Wilfred Garlitz, Avilton; Mrs. John McGowan, and Mrs. George Winner, Midland, Md. There are six grandchildren. The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 2, 1944 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 7, 2010     GARLITZ, Mrs. Cora Murray Meyersdale, Oct 18 - Mrs. Cora Murray Garlitz, 63, widow of Frank Garlitz, died Sunday night at her home. A daughter of the late Franklin and Savilla Saylor Murray, she was born here where she spent her entire life. Surviving are four children, four grandchildren, and eight brothers and sisters. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 18, 1944 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 22, 2009     GARLITZ, Miss Della Miss Della Garlitz, 68, of Avilton, died Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Hetz) Garlitz. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Miller, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Ethel McKenzie, Frostburg. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home in Lonaconing where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 8 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a. m. at St. Mary's Church, Lonaconing. Interment will be in St. Anne's Church Cemetery, Avilton. The Cumberland News, March 19, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       GARLITZ, Douglass Andrew GRANTSVILLE — Douglass Andrew Garlitz, 2, of RD 3, Meyersdale, died Thursday night in Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was the son of Cecil and Linda (Yutzy) Garlitz. In addition to his parents, surviving are one brother, Jason Garlitz, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Garlitz, RD 1, Lonaconing, and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Yutzy, RD 3, Meyersdale. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be conducted in Greenville Lutheran Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. David E. Fetter will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The Cumberland News, August 13, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLITZ, Mrs. Elizabeth McKenzie Mrs. Elizabeth McKenzie Garlitz, 89, widow of I. F. Garlitz, died at the home of a son, Orville Garlitz, Avilton, this morning. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George Winner, Mrs. John McGowan, both of Midland; Mrs. Lillie Newman, Everett, Wash.; Clarence Wilford, both of Avilton. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 27, 1943 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 15, 2001 GARLITZ, Mrs. Elizabeth Mrs. Elizabeth Garlitz Rites Avilton, Md., March 2—Requiem mass for Mrs. Elizabeth Garlitz, 89, widow of Isadore Garlitz. who died Saturday morning was celebrated at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton, yesterday by the pastor assisted by the Rev. Father Miller, who sang mass and the Rev. Father Alban. who delivered the sermon. The pastor conducted the interment at St. Ann's Cemetery, Avilton. Surviving are four sons, three daughters, 43 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, March 2, 1943 - pg 13, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted November 26, 2010   GARLITZ, Mrs. Ella Hemings FROSTBURG - Mrs. Ella (Hemings) Garlitz, 76, of RD 2, Frostburg, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, after having been a patient for two weeks. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Haney) Hemings and was born in Bedford. She was the widow of John Garlitz. Surviving are seven daughters. Mrs. Myrtle Beeman, Conneaut, Ohio; Mrs. Barbara Cadwallader, Gilmore; Mrs. Nancy Hetz and Mrs. Ora Wiland, Avilton; Mrs. Virgil McKenzie, Cove; and Mrs. Nellie McKenzie, Garrett County; six sons, Clayton Garlitz, Zihlman, and Harry, Charles, Ralph, Sheridan and Edward Garlitz, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Emma Winner, Midland; three half-sisters, Mrs. Edna McKenzie, Winchester Road; Mrs. Rose Carey, Frostburg, and Mrs. Greta Miller, Shaft; a brother, Gus Hemings, Confluence; two half-brothers, Harry Smith, Midland, and James Smith, Eckhart. The body will be 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. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 9, 1959 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLITZ, Mrs. Ellen Robeson Bureau Evening Times, Frostburg, Md., Feb. 14. The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Garlitz, whose death took place Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. McKenzle, near Avilton, Md., a few miles west of this place, after a lingering ilness of several days from old age and general debility, took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mrs. McKenzie. Interment being made at that place, the Methodist minister officiating. The deceased was the widow of the late Israel Garlitz and was well-known and highly respected by everybody who knew her. Mrs. Garlitz was formerly a Miss Robeson and was born near this place in 1828, residing in this vicinity for seventy-seven years. She is survived by several children who reside about here. The deceased lost her husband several years ago. Mrs. Garlitz was a remarkable woman for her age, being very active and was a very interesting and entertaining talker for one so advanced in years. (February 14, 1905 Tuesday; page 2 Evening Times; Cumberland, MD.) (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted May 22, 2010     GARLITZ, Enoch A. Frostburg, Md., Sept. 29 - Enoch A. Garlitz, aged 56 years, one of Frostburg's hlghly regarded citizens, a resident of Green street, died at his home at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, following an illness of nearly two years. He had been confined to his bed since May. He was an employe of the H. B. Shaffer Company for 28 years in the capacity of a miller, operating the grist mill. Owing to continued ill health he was forced to relinquish his duties last February, and has since that time been confined to his home. About 30 years ago he operated a grocery store on Bowery street. He was past councilor of the Frostburg Camp, No. 7366, Modern Woodmen of America, and also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was affiliated with St. Michael's Catholic Church and other church organizations. Besides his wife, three daughters, Mrs. May Monahan and Margaret and Angela Garlitz, and four sons, Joseph, Cecil, Paul and Neil Garlitz, all of Frostburg, survive. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 29, 1922 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted March 11, 2011     GARLITZ, Francis FROSTBURG - Francis Garlitz, 69, of Beall School Road, RD 2, died yesterday at his residence. He had been in failing health 10 years. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late George William and Annie (Robeson) Garlitz. He was a former lineman for Potomac Edison. Surviving are his widow, Bertha (McKenzie) Garlitz; four sons, Edwin Garlitz, Frostburg; Ellis and Paul Garlitz, RD 2, and Herman Garlitz, San Lorenzo, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Leona McKenzie, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; a brother, Melvin Garlitz, RD 2; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Hetz, Avilton; Mrs. Eleanor Minick, Pocahontas; Mrs. Beatrice Durst, Star Route; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home by the Rev. Robert W. Collette. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett County. The Cumberland News, June 9, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLITZ, George William FROSTBURG - George William Garlitz, 79, of RD 3, Frostburg, died Wednesday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Everett Oester, RD 2, Grantsville. He had been in ill health for several years. A native of Garrett County, he was a son of the late George and Nancy (Durst) Gartitz. His wife, Mrs. Anna (Robinson) Garlitz, preceded him in death. Mr. Garlitz was a retired farmer and a member of the Johnson Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Melvin Garlitz and Francis Garlitz, both of Frostburg, and Burman Garlitz, Mt. Savage; four daughters, Mrs. Ida Hetz, Lonaconing; Mrs. Cordella Durst, Grantsville; Mrs. Elnora Minnick and Mrs. Beatrice Durst, both of Frostburg; a brother, Olin Garlitz, Frostburg, 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. Interment will be in Bloucher Cemetery, Garrett County. Pallbearers will be Kenneth and William Durst, Jackson and Millard Minnick, and Donald and Paul Garlitz. The Cumberland News, June 25, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLITZ, Gregory Allan Gregory Allan Garlitz, six-month old son of Michael A. and Anna (Akers) Garlitz, of 215 Schley Street, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born November 3, 1976 in Cumberland. Besides his parents he is survived by one sister, Mindy Ann, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles E. Stutzman, this city; and maternal grandparents, Mrs. Eileen Akers, this city, and Brandon Akers, Berkeley Springs. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. Paul A. Byrnes, associate pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Charles Lehman Jr., Robert Klingler Jr., James Robertson and Thomas Larkin. The Cumberland News, May 20, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   GARLITZ, Henry ROBINSON, Morgan "Life Long Friends Die Same Day. Singular Deaths With Many Coincidences in Life and Death Henry Garlitz and Morgan Robinson died about ten days ago on Pea Ridge in Garrett county.  they lived on adjoining farms for most of their lives and their dual deaths came within an hour of each other.  Their ages were the same, verging on 80 years; always near neighbors, of the same politics (Democratic) and religion (Catholics) and buried in the same cemetery at St. Ann's church nearby. They were two good, honest, law-abiding citizens.  No one ever had just cause to complain of either of them.  Their places in usefulness can not soon be filled.  Both left children and grandchildren.  Robinson left a widow, but the wife of Garlitz died some years ago.  He was the last son of Christian Garlitz, who died in 1868.  They were both of old Allegany county stock with large family ramifications. Cumberland, March 9 ~ J.B." The Republican (Oakland, MD), March 12, 1903 Posted June 26, 2010     GARLITZ, Isadore ISADORE GARLITZ DEAD Isadore Garliztz, aged 79 years, a life long resident of Avilton, Md., died at his home June 23. Mr. Garlitz was the son of Israel Garlitz, a pioneer settler of Pea Ridge, Garrett county. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Garlitz, and the following children: Clarence and Wilfred, Elk Lick.Pa.; Lawrence, Everett, Washington; Orville, Avilton, and Mrs. John Newman, Everett, Washington: Mrs John H. McGowan. Midland and Mrs.George Winner, Smock, Pa., also 37 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Saint Ann's Church, Avilton, with interment in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were: Enoch Roblnson, Walter Chaney, Max McKenzie, Andrew McKenzie, Jessie Baker, Wilgred Warn; flowerbearers, James Wilhelm and Harry McKenzie. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, July 2, 1926 - pg 20, col 1 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted November 26, 2010     GARLITZ, James G. James G. Garlitz, 73, of RD. 2, Greensburg, Pa., died yesterday at his home. A native of Garrett County, he was born January 3, 1890. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Garlitz. Mr. Garlitz was manager of the Keystone Coal and Coke Company store, which later became the Superior Mercantile Company, Greensburg. He was a member of Philanthropy Lodge 225, AF&AM, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Lodge 77, and the Syria Shrine Temple, Pittsburgh. Surviving are two brothers, Frank Garlitz, Corriganville, and William Garlitz, Salisbury, Pa.; a sister, Miss Harriet Garlitz, also of Salisbury; and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Harry S. Coshey Funeral Home, Greensburg, where the family will receive friends 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily until Sunday when services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Franklin Hallman will officiate and burial will be in Westmoreland Memorial Park, Greensburg. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 1, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted April 16, 2011     GARLITZ, John Leo Mt. Savage. July 10 — A requiem mass will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Patrick's Catholic church here for Pvt. John Leo Garlitz, 23, son of Mrs. Estelle (Baer) Garlitz, of Mt. Savage, who was drowned while swimming near the Veterans Hospital at Perry Point, Sunday. Pvt. Garlitz had been a patient at the hospital for several months. Interment will be made in SS Philip and James Cemetery, Meyersdale. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, Cumberland, where it will remain until tomorrow evening when it will be removed to the mother's home. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 10, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   GARLITZ, Mrs. Lida Mrs. Lida Garlitz, 79 years of age, died Wednesday morning at her home on Broadway, of infirmities. Mrs. Garlitz was the widow of Christian C. Garlitz. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Boaz Trent, Boynton, Pa.; Mrs. John Darrah, Meyersdale; Mrs. Susan Baker and Mrs. Ida Sarver, Berlin; Mrs. Lizzie Livengood, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Charles Ringler, Meyersdale, and Miss Edith Garlitz, at home. The funeral will be Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, with Requiem High Mass by her pastor, the Very Rev. J. J. Brady in SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 4, 1926 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 15, 2001 GARLITZ, Mrs. Mary Agnes McKenzie Lonaconing, Sept. 28 — A requiem mass was held this morning in St. Anne's Catholic church, Avilton, for Mrs. Mary Agnes (McKenzie) Garlitz, 55, wife of William Garlitz, who died suddenly of a heart attack at her home here Monday afternoon. She had been in failing health for some time. Interment was in Avilton Cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Garlitz is survived by twelve children: Roy and Julius Garlitz, Avilton; Harry and Herbert Garlitz, Butler, Pa.; Patrick Garlitz, Lonaconing; Mrs. Samuel Tipton, Butler; Mrs. Russell Durst, Baltimore; Beulah, Fredia, Shirley, Ira and Albert Garlitz, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Warren, Grantsville; Mrs. Grant Dibler and Mrs. John Drees, Finzel; two brothers, Joseph McKenzie, Washington, D. C., and Thomas McKenzie, of Avilton, and five grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1944 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 18, 2009     GARLITZ, Mrs. Mary M. Shumaker MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Mary M. Garlitz, 61, of RD 4, died yesterday at her home. Born in Glencoe, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Missouri (Gomer) Shumaker. Her first husband, Nelson Bowman, died in 1944. She was a member of Meyersdale Brethren Church. She is survived by her husband, William C. Garlitz; a son, Roger Bowman, Cresaptown, Md., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Robert Burns. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland News, November 11, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted September 15, 2010 GARLITZ, Orville V. AVILTON — Orville V. Garlitz, 87, died Thursday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Avilton, Mr. Garlitz was a son of the late Isadore and Elizabeth (McKenzie) Garlitz. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mollie (Bardon) Garlitz; four sons, Norris Garlitz and Ellis Garlitz, both of Avilton; Paul Garlitz, Lorain, Ohio; and Leonard Garlitz, Salisbury, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Inez Michael, Amherst, Ohio, and Mrs. Lillian Kemp, Sheffield Lake, Ohio; 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The.rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church by Rev. Kenny Cox. Interment will be in St Ann's Cemetery. The Cumberland News, October 26, 1974 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 15, 2001     GARLITZ, Paul E. Paul E. Garlitz, 54, of Lorain, Ohio, died July 16, 1977, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lorain, Ohio. Mr. Garlitz was born at Avilton, Md., a son of Mrs. Malla (Bordon) Garlitz, Avilton, and the late Orville B. Garlitz. Also surviving are his widow, Faye (Crowe) Garlitz; a son, Gilbert Garlitz, Lorain; three daughters, Bonnie and Faye A. Garlitz, both at home, and Mrs. Inez Oberle, Amherst, Ohio; three brothers, Joseph and Ellis Garlitz, both of Avilton, Md.; and Leonard Garlitz, Salisbury, and two sisters, Mrs. Inez Michaels, Amherst, and Mrs. Lillian Kamp, Sheffield, Ohio. Mr. Garlitz was a veteran of World War II and was a retired employe of U.S. Steel Company. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Lorain. The body will be at the Newman Funeral Home tomorrow. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery by Rev. John L. Reinsfelder. Military rites will be accorded at the grave by Grantsville Post 214, American Legion. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 18, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) GARLITZ, Mrs. Pearl Helen McKenzie LONACONING — Pearl Helen Garlitz, 79, of 259 Sam Crow Road, Lonaconing, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Jan. 13, 1923, in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Inez (Minick) McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Joseph Garlitz, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by seven brothers, Leo, Clinton, Cobey, Harry, Fred, Stanley, and Norman; three sisters, Bertha Garlitz, Blanche Spiker, and Mabel Winters; and one grandson, Douglass Garlitz. She was a member of Old St. Ann’s Catholic Church and she was a homemaker. Survivors include five sons, Miles J., Arnold B., and Clay L., all of Avilton, Cecil W. of Pocahontas, Pa., Allen L., of Frostburg; one daughter, Helen I. Gilpin of Girard, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Christian Wake will be held at 3:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the Funeral Home, on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Moody officiating. Interment will be held at the Maryland State Veteran’s Cemetery, Rocky Gap, on Tuesday May 28, at 10 a.m. Cumberland Times obituary; Wednesday, May 22, 2002 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 28, 2011 GARLITZ, Mrs. Rhonda/Rhoda Robinson FROSTBURG - Mrs. Rhonda (also Rhoda) R. Garlitz, 82, of RD 2, died yesterday, at Lions Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient for two weeks. She had been in failing health for six months. Born in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Fannie (Bloucher) Robinson. Her husband, Norman Garlitz, preceded her in death. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. She was a member of the Emmanuel Methodist Church of Frostburg and the WSCS of the church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Victor Wilson, Vienna, Va.; Mrs. Cecil Baker, Salisbury, Pa., and Mrs. Leonard Winebrenner, of here; five sons, Esco Garlitz, Clarence Garlitz, Arvil Garlitz, and Raymond Garlitz, all of here; and William Garlitz, Hagerstown; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home here where friends will he received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will he conducted Saturday at 11 a. m. in the funeral home by Rev. Leonard B. Ranson. Interment will be in the Bloucher Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 28, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 5, 2010     GARLITZ, Richard Richard Garlitz, aged 56, native of Avilton, Garrett county, Md., died yesterday at 11 a.m., at the home of his step-children, Mrs. Henry Schaub and Wilmoth Francis Garlitz, West Main street, with whom he resided, following a long illness. Mr. Garlitz, the son of Samuel and Isabelle Garlitz, came to Lonaconing 25 years ago. He engaged in coal mining until October 20, 1930, when he was injured beneath a rock fall in a local mine. One week later he was stricken with paralysis and since that time had been bedfast. He suffered a third stroke Saturday last. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by the following stepchildren: Lon L., Avilton, Harry E., Wheeling; Edgar A., Ambridge, Pa.; Mrs. Irvin McKenzie, Lonaconing; Joseph Garlitz, Wheeling, and Wilmoth Francis Garlitz, and Mrs. Henry Schaub, Lonaconing, and five sisters, Mrs. George Beeman, Lonaconing; Mrs. George Brown, Avilton; Mrs. Charles Wagner, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Thomas Tucker, Midlothian, and Mrs. Frank Meyers, Moscow, this county. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday in St. Mary's Catholic Church with interment in St. Anne's cemetery, Avilton. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 12, 1932 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted April 2, 2011 GARLITZ, Mrs. Teresa L. McKenzie FROSTBURG — Teresa L. Garlitz, 82, of Frostburg, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born April 29, 1923, in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Schwerzer) McKenzie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Garlitz; one brother, William McKenzie; one granddaughter, Tammy Marie Guthrie; and two sons-in-law, Michael Hersick, and Bernard Carter. Mrs. Garlitz was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Frostburg; and formerly of Old Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, Avilton. Surviving are two sons, Roy Garlitz Jr. and wife Angela, Frostburg, and Carl Garlitz and wife Lynda, Cumberland; two daughters, Delores Carter, Frostburg, and Rita Ann Bonner and husband Marvin, Cumberland; 10 grandchildren, Tom Garlitz, Pam Garlitz, Lori Butler, Kimberly Garlitz, Tina Warnick, Amy Dunnington, Carl Garlitz Jr., William Garlitz, Scott Garlitz, and Gregory Garlitz; 12 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Catherine Lohr. Friends 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. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Frostburg, on Tuesday at 9 a.m. with Monsignor Paul Byrnes as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Avilton. Pallbearers will be great-grandchildren and one grandson. Friends can also send the family condolences at durstfuneralhome.com. Cumberland Times obituary; Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 28, 2011 GARLITZ, William B., Sr. SALISBURY — William B. Garlitz Sr., 73, of Salisbury, died yesterday in Meyersdale. Born Nov. 11, 1898 in Salisbury, he was a son of the late Nelson and Rachael (Glotfelty) Garlitz. His wife, Romaine (Dietz) Garlitz, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Col. William B. Garlitz Jr., Colorado Springs; Daniel Garlitz, Chicago; and Samuel Garlitz, Salisbury; two daughters, Mrs. Rachael Swartzwelder, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. Leora Ann Pletkovich, Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Frank Garlitz, Corriganville; a sister, Harriet Garlitz, Salisbury; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends are being received at the Thomas Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Ernest Rumbaugh. Interment will be in the Salisbury Cemetery. The Cumberland News, June 27, 1972 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 26, 2011 GARLITZ, William Burton William Burton Garlitz, 61, Avilton, died Wednesday in Allegany Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Avilton, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (Mayhew) Garlitz. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by five sons: Roy, Harry, and Ira, of Avilton; Julius and Patrick, both of Frostburg; Miss Alberta Garlitz, Avilton; Mrs. Mildred Tipton and Mrs. Beulah Hetz, both of Lonaconing; Mrs. Alma Durst, Washington; and Misses Shirley and Freda Garlitz, at home, and eleven grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 11 a. m. tomorrow at the home, with interment in Avilton Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1950 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARLOCK, Robert S. FROSTBURG — Robert S. Garlock, 74, formerly of Zihlman, died yesterday at the home of his son, Robert J. Garlock, Vista Road, Baltimore, with whom he resided. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Cease) Garlock. He is survived by four other sons, Elwood Garlock, Zihlman; Dalton Garlock, Washington, D.C.; Darrell Garlock, Hagerstown, and James Garlock, with the Marines; six daughters. Mrs. Shirley Paul: Meyersdale; Mrs. Shelby DeLozier, Cresaptown; Mrs. Darlene Troutman, Ohio; Mrs. Rosalee Bridges, Slabtown, and Mrs. Linda Baer, Baltimore. Mrs. Barbara Anderson, a niece of Washington, D.C., whom he reared, also survives, as do a sister, Mrs. Marian Mickey, Villas, N.J.; a brother, Elmer Garlock, Mt. Savage; 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends will he received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 9, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARNER, James In this town, on Monday last, after a short illness, MR JAMES GARNER,leaving a wife and several small children, and many acquaintances to mourn his loss. Mr. G. was a native of Ireland and had resided in this country some 6 or 8 years, during all which time he demeaned himself as a sober, industrious and' worthy man. Cumberland Alleganian, Sept 5, 1845     GARRETT, James James Garrett, 75. of Mt. Lake Park, died last night in Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since last Friday. The Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, December 18, 1943 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted July 15, 2009 GARRETT, James Oakland, Dec. 19—A requiem mass was held yesterday morning in St. Peter's Catholic church here for James Garrett, 76, who died Monday evening in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient since last Friday. The Rev. George W. Shipper, pastor, officiated and interment followed in St. Peter's cemetery. Mr. Garrett who resided on a farm between Loch Lynn and Deer Park, was a native of Ireland and a son of the late Patrick and Mary (Sheridan) Garrett, Deer Park. He was bom in Ireland in 1869. He came to this country In 1883 and resided here for 62 years. He was a member of St. Peter's church, Oakland. A brother, Thomas Garrett, also of near Loch Lynn, is the only surviving close relative. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, December 19, 1945 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted July 15, 2009     GARRETT, William William Garrett, track foreman at Deer Park, and well known to all the men who work on Third division of the B&O railroad, was killed Sat evening, near that place. He was run over by an engine at 9 o'clock Sat morning and both legs were ground off. He was hurried to Oakland for medical treatment, and after first aid was rendered was placed in a baggage car and brought to the hospital at Keyser. His condition continued to grow weaker and as the train hauled him at record speed and just before reaching Piedmont, he died in the baggage coach. His wife and child were with him. His remains were brought to Keyser and prepared for burial and taken to Deer Park for interment. Keyser Tribune, April 19, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted August 13, 2010     GARVEY, Mrs. Bridget Tierney Westernport, Md., Dec. 11— Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget (Tierney) Garvey, 84, widow of James Garvey, formerly of here who died Thursday at Jenkins Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, were held Saturday from St. Peters Catholic church with solemn high mass, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Antonio Scarpati, pastor, was celebrant; Rev. Dr. William E, Kelly, assistant pastor of St John's Catholic church, Westminster, Md., and a former pastor here, was deacon; Rev. R. Emmett Hannon, pastor of Sacred Heart church, Winchester, VB., formerly of Piedmont was sub-deacon and Rev. Victor J, Dowgiallo, assistant pastor, was master of ceremonies. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Edward P. McAdams, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Washington, formerly of St. Peters delivered the sermon. Rt. Rev. Mnsgr. Louis C. Vaeth, pastor Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC; Rev. Joseph A. Garvey, a son of Mrs Garvey, pastor of St Gregory's church. Rev. Henry P. Graebenstein, pastor of St. John's Evangelist Church, Baltimore; Very Rev. Joseph J. Ellis, pastor of Church of the Assumption, Halethrope, Rev. Joseph Leary, pastor St Theresa Church, Clarksville; Rev. Bernard Precise, Hyattsville; Rev. Patrick J. Bradley, pastor of St Michael's Church, Frostburg; Rev. Lawrence D. Landrigan. and Rev. William Joyce Russell, pastor and assistant respectively St Mary's Church, Cumberland; Rev Frank J McKowen, assistant pastor of St Patrick Church, Cumberland; Rev. Robert Kilgannon, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Ridgeley; Rev. John E. McMahon, assistant pastor Church of the Assumption, Keyser; Rev. James C. Murphy, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Lonaconing and Rev. J. H. Lansinger pastor of St. Peter's, were in the sanctuary. Prayers were recited at St Peter's cemetery by Rev Dr Kelly and Rev Father Garvey recited prayers at Boal's funeral home preceding the mass. Pallbearers were: Estel Kenney, George Cleaver, Michael A O'Laughlin, Joseph L Mansfield, Patrick A Laughlin, James Walsh, Thomas Moran, John Healy and Michael O'Donnell. Among those attending were: Mrs Scott Little and family, Martinsburg, W Va; Mr and Mrs M L Garvey and family, Washington; James Boler, Brunswick; Mr and Mrs Martin Sweeney, Weston, W Va; Mr and Mrs Ed Balser and Miss Marion McHugh, Baltimore; Misses Esther and Katherine Sullivan, Cumberland. A low mass was conducted at Jenkins Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Friday morning by Rev. Joseph Moran, pastor of St. Thomas' Church, Washington, formerly of Piedmont, assisted by Rev. Joseph L. Currans, pastor of St. Clements church, Rosedale, Md. and Rev. Kenneth Carney, assistant pastor St. John's Church, Baltimore, formerly of Westernport Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, December 11, 1939 - pg 5, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted December 17, 2010     GARVEY Miss Josephine With two of her brothers ill and unable to be at her deathbed, Miss Josephine Garvey, 18 years old, a student at St Peter’s Academy at Westernport, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Garvey, in Piedmont Monday morning, after a month’s illness from pneumonia.  At the Mercy Hospital, in Baltimore, her brother, Joseph Garvey, a student at St. Charles’ College, is dangerously ill with typhoid and cannot be told of his sister’s death. Another, brother, Martin Garvey, superintendent of the Davis Coal and Coke Co, at Thomas, W. Va., is ill with grip at his home at that place.  Besides these two brothers, Miss Garvey is survived by three others, John and William Garvey, both connected with the Davis Coal and coke Co at Thomas, and Joseph Garvey, who lives in Pittsburg. Keyser Tribune, February 14, 1913 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted August 20, 2010   GARY, David ROCKWOOD — David Gary, 92, of Rockwood, R. D. 2, died at Berlin. He was born in Middlecreek Township Jan. 4, 1876, a son of the late John M. and Catherine Ansell Gary. He leaves four children, including Mrs. Woodrow Henry and Richard E. of Rockwood, R. D. 2; one stepdaughter, 11 grandchildren, 29 great - grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters, including Jacob of Markleton, R. D., James Ferling and Mrs. Wilson Pyle of Rockwood, R. D. 3, Norman and Mrs. Catherine Collins of Somerset R. D., and Michael of Boswell. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 8, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GARY, Jacob A. Jacob A. Gary, 84, of Markleton, R. D. l, died Thursday at home. He was born June 21, 1884, in Scullton, a son of the late John and Catherine Ansell Gary. He was a lifelong member of the Old Bethel Church of God. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minnie Miner Gary; seven sons: Harry of Rockwood R.D. 2; Charles of Rockwood R.D. 3; Norman of Markleton; Lester and Frank of Rockwood; John of Markleton R.D. 1; Paul of Rockwood R.D. 1; five daughters: Mrs. Rosie Trimpey of Markleton R.D. 1; Mrs. Edna Tressler of Confluence; Mrs. Lillie Brocht, Mrs. Gladys Kreger, and Mrs. Katie Hoover, of Rockwood R.D. 3; four brothers: Michael of Boswell; Norman of Somerset; James and Ferling of Rockwood R.D. 3; two sisters: Mrs. Rachel Pyle of Rockwood R.D. 3; Catherine Collins of Somerset R.D. 5; 40 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. From The Daily Courier, March 1, 1969, Connellsville, Pennsylvania (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   GASSMAN, Jesse Cowden HANOVER, Pa. - Jesse Cowden Gassman, 82, formerly of Hagerstown, died last Friday at his home here. He was a son of the late George W. and Elizabeth (Young) Gassman. Mr. Gassman was a retired agent for the American Railway Express Company, a member of the Lutheran Church of Meyersdale; Ohr Lodge 131, AF&AM, Cumberland, the Cumberland Lodge of Perfection, and the Cumberland Consistory of Free Masonry. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Edna A. (McKenzie) Gassman; a son, Kenneth M. Gassman, of Culpeper; Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia G. Colflesh, Philadelphia, and two grandchildren. Interment was held yesterday in Rest Haven Cemetery here. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 22, 1958 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 15, 2011  GATES, Frederick A. Frederick A. Gates, 82, of 31 Grant Street, Cresaptown, died Saturday at the Kyle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born in Paw Paw, he was a son of the late Daniel W. and Elizabeth (Thomas) Gates. Mr. Gates was a retired telegrapher for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. He held membership in Cresaptown Methodist Church, where he was an honorary steward; Deford Lodge 88, AF-AM of Berkeley Springs, in which he was a 50-year member, and of Salem Chapter 18, Royal Arch Masons. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Naomi (Bucy) Gates; a son, Frederick A. Gates Jr., LaVale; two daughters, Mrs. Charles G. Wilburn, Fairmont, W. Va., and Mrs. Clyde B. Hosselrode, LaVale; three brothers, Wendell A. Gates, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Daniel M. Gates, Berkeley Springs, and Cecil R. Gates, Morgantown, W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Harley C. Michael, Berkeley Springs, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Wendt Funeral Home here where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. William M. Balderson, pastor of Cresaptown Methodist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers, all grandsons, will be Charles G. Wilburn Jr., William Wilburn, Wayne and John Hosselrode, Wallace Wolford and Richard Michael. Members of East Gate Lodge 216, AF & AM, will conduct a service today at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Cumberland News, October 24, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GATT, William William Gatt, of Mecca, Indiana, brother-in-law of the late William L. Norman, died at his home six days after the death of Mr. Norman who was on his way to this home when he was killed. Keyser Tribune, December 20, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted August 10, 2010     GAUER, Bailey Bailey Gauer, son of Mr and Mrs D Gauer, of near Oakland, was instantly killed in a mine at Kitzmiller last night by a fall of roof coal. He was a young man married two weeks ago to a daughter of Mr William Welch, of near Gortner. -Oakland Republican of 20th Keyser Tribune, July 5, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010     GAUGHAN, James G. MT. SAVAGE - James G. Gaughan, 50, of RD 1, Mt. Savage, died yesterday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington where he had been patient 10 days. A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late Harry and Bridget (Brailer) Gaughan. A former employe of Mt. Savage Refractories, he was a World War II veteran, a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church here, and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his widow, Betty Jane (Brown) Gaughan; six daughters, Barbara Jean, Mary Jane, Kateri, Teresa, Rose Marie and Ann Gaughan, all at home; 12 sons, Sgt. William Gaughan, with the Army in Japan; Richard, George, Frank, Henry, John, Steve, Timothy, Anthony, Christopher, Michael and Peter Gaughan, all at home; three brothers, Charles and Thomas Gaughan, Reading, Pa., and Edward Gaughan, Frostburg. The body will be returned to the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg. The Cumberland News, April 3, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUMER, Charles Charles Gaumer, 70, farmer of near Ellerslie, Md., died last night at his home. Mr. Gaumer is survived by his wife Rosanna; two sons, Harvey E. and Samuel E., of Ellerslie; by four daughters, Mrs. Eugene Lowery, Bedford, Pa.; Mrs. Lloyd Sturtz, Wellersburg, and the Misses Ruthie M. of Cresaptown, and Beatrice T. Gaumer, at home, and by one sister, Mrs. Anna Kennell, Bloomington, Md. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a. m., from the home, with burial in the Getz Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 12, 1930 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 22, 2009     GAUMER, Mrs. Charles Mrs. Charles Gaumer, 60 years old, died at 5 o'clock Monday morning at her home, near Ellerslie, following a lingering illness. She is survived by two sons, Harvey E., of Ellerslie; Samuel, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Lowery, Bedford; Mrs. Lloyd S. Sturtz, of Wellersburg, Pa., and Miss Beatrice Gaumer, at home. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bingman, of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. L. V. Moyer, of Mars, Pa., and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home, with interment in the Getz cemetery, near Ellerslie. The Bedford Gazette, January 9, 1931 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUMER, Earl Theodore HYNDMAN, Pa. — Earl Theodore Gaumer, 81, died yesterday at his home here. Born near Hyndman, he was a son of the late Samuel and Mary (Kennell) Gaumer. Mr. Gaumer was a member of Central Christian Church. Surviving are his widow, Rachel (Shroyer) Gaumer; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Lepley, of here; Mrs. Mildred Deneen, Cairnbrook; Mrs. Freda Bryant, Baltimore, and Miss Phyllis Gaumer, at home; three sons, Curtis E. and Stanford L. Gaumer, both of Baltimore, and William W. Gaumer, of here; a sister, Mrs. Robert Bell, Jenners; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Central Christian Church by Rev. H. B. Rittenhouse. Burial will be in Comps Cemetery. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The body will be taken to the church at l p.m. Sunday. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 12, 1962 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUMER, Harvey Edward Harvey Edward Gaumer, 54, of State Line, Pa., track foreman at the Celanese plant, died last night at Memorial Hospital. A native of Wellersburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Charles and Agnes (Shoemaker) Gaumer, and before going to work at the local plant, was employed 16 years by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Burley) Gaumer; a son, Harvey M., of State Line; a brother. Samuel, of Wellersburg; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Lowery, Bedford; Mrs. Mayme Sturtz, Wellersburg, and Mrs. Ward Turner, Hiwassle Dam, N. C.; and four grandchildren, Mary Lou, Charles J., Nellie and Emma Lee Gaumer. He was a member of the Ellerslie Methodist Church and the Modern Woodmen of America. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1941 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUMER, Mrs. N. Joanne Shaffer N. Joanne Gaumer, 63, of 1st Avenue, Hyndman, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995, at the hospice, Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. She was born July 24, 1931, at Hyndman, a daughter of the late J. Roland and Nellie I. (Willison) Shaffer. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William W. Gaumer; three sons, William P. Gaumer and wife Susan, Cumberland, Gary E. Gaumer and wife Stacy, Garrett; and James D. Gaumer and wife Karen, Hyndman; two daughters, Linda D. Robinson and husband Stanley, Hyndman; and Janet I. Kalp and husband Jeff, Meyersdale; 11 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Also surviving are three brothers and two sisters: Donald H. Shaffer, James C. Shaffer, and N. Irene Hillegass, all of Buffalo Mills RD 1; Wendell P. Shaffer, Fort Worth, Texas; and Mary Jane Elder, Hyndman. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn R. and Ray B. Shaffer, and a sister, Jeanne E. Lohr. Mrs. Gaumer was a member of the Hyndman United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary, Hyndman Volunteer Fire Company. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Roger A. Johnson officiating. Burial in the Hyndman Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Hospice, Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md., 21502. The Bedford County Inquirer, February 17, 1995 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 21, 2010     GAUMER, Mrs. Rachael Shroyer HYNDMAN — Mrs. Rachael Gaumer, 83, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born April 13, 1886 in Fairhope, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ellen Shaffer Shroyer. Her husband, Earl T. Gaumer, died in 1962. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edna Lepley, RD 1, Hyndman; Miss Phyllis Gaumer, Hyndman; Mrs. Mildred Deneen, Cairnhrook, Pa., and Mrs. Freda Bryant, Baltimore; three sons, Curtis Gaumer and Stanford Gaumer, both of Baltimore; and William Gaumer, Hyndman; one brother, Walter Shroyer, RD 1, Hyndman; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Rice, Cairnbrook, Pa., and Mrs. Cora Swope, RD 1, Boswell; 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The body is in the Zeigler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. in the Central Christian Church by Rev. James Ryan and Rev. H. B. Rittenhouse. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Sunday at 1 p. m. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 26, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted September 15, 2010     GAUMER, Miss Ruth Miss Ruth Gaumer, 25, daughter of Mrs. Charles Gaumer, died this morning at the home of her mother, Route No. 1, Wellersburg, Pa. Besides her mother, the young woman is survived by two brothers, Samuel and Harvey, and by three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Lowery, Mrs. Lloyd Sturtz, and Miss Beatrice Gaumer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the home with burial in the Goetz Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 1, 1930 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 22, 2009 GAUMER, Samuel Samuel Gaumer died at his home at Boswell, Pa., last Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Sunday and the body was taken to Ellerslie, Md., Monday where interment was in the Porter cemetery. Mr. Gaumer is survived by the following children: Mrs. George R. Thomas of Ralphton, Pa., Mrs. Robert Bell and Harry Gaumer of Boswell, Mrs. Henry A. Everline of Cumberland, Mrs. James O. Adams and Walter Gaumer of Hyndman and Earl Gaumer of Ellerslie, Md. He was a brother of George Gaumer of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Hannah Kimmell of Ellerslie, Md. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 27, 1925 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted October 15, 2011 GAUMER, Samuel Elmer Hyndman - Samuel Elmer Gaumer, 78, of RD 1, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient ten days. Born April 21, 1889 in Fairhope, he was a son of the late Charles and Agnes (Shoemaker) Gaumer. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Gaumer was a retired employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Survivors include his widow, Mary (See) Gaumer, two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Sturtz, Wellersburg; and Mrs. Ward Turner, RD 1 Manns Choice. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 - 9 p.m. tomorrow and 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m. Friday. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Rev. Milton Benny JR. will officiate and interment will be in Porter Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by members of Oscar Jordan Post 7375, Veterans of Foreign Wars and an honor guard from the Bedford American Legion post. A military memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 17, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUMER, Walter Walter Gaumer, a former resident of Hyndman., Pa., died Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pa. He resided at 4880 Elmood Drive, Baldwin. Mr. Gaumer was a chief train dispatcher for the B & 0 Railroad for 47 years before his retirement. He was a member of Hyndman Lodge 589, FM Masons; Syria Temple, and Spencer Methodist Church, Pittsburgh. Surviving are his widow, Pearl (Martz) Gaumer; two sons, Paul K., nnd Roy A. Gaumer, Pittsburgh; a sister Mrs. Cora Bell, Jenners, Pa.; a brother, Earl Gaumer, Hyndman, and five grandchildren. The body is at Slater Sons Whitehall Funeral Home, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentville, Pa. A funeral service will be held there Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 26, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUNTZ, John W. John W. Gauntz died at his home on High Street, on Christmas morning a few hours before the dinner which was being prepared in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his marriage to Catherine Bittner. They were married December 22, 1898, in the Lutheran parsonage here. The couple planned to observe their golden wedding in 1948 on Christmas day, when most of their children could be at home. Mr. Gauntz was happy and active the day before, making preparations for the home-coming of the children and the double celebration of Christmas and the golden wedding. But death overtook him before he awoke the morning of the great day. John W. Gauntz was born in Garrett County, Md., August 21, 1877, and was a retired Baltimore and Ohio engineer. He was a member of Amity Evangelical and Reformed Church. Besides his wife, surviving are six children: Mrs. W. H. Habel, Lancaster; Mrs. Charles Funka, Washington, Pa.; Charles Gauntz and Harry Gauntz, Meyersdale; Mrs. John Siehl, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Frank Saitz, Plymouth, Mich. The two latter were not planning to attend the anniversary celebration because of the distance and the difficulties of leaving their families, but they made the emergency trip to be here for the father's funeral, Tuesday. Also surviving are the following brothers: Ed, Walter and William Gauntz, all of Meyersdale; Albert Gauntz of Garrett and Samuel Gauntz of Cumberland, Md. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at his home with the Rev. Edwin C. Nagle of Amity Church, officiating. A group of B. & O. Railroad men were the pall bearers. Interment was made in the Reformed Cemetery under the direction of H. R. Konhaus. Meyersdale Republican, December 30, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAUNTZ, Levi B. Meyersdale, Pa., July 21—Levi B. Gauntz, 88, retired farmer, died Saturday morning, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Gauntz of Sherman street. A son of Baltzer and Christina (Shumaker) Gauntz, born in Garrett county, he had been a resident of this section 61 years. Surviving children are John W., E. J., W. H.. and W. G. Gauntz, all of Meyersdale; S. E. Gauntz, Cumberland, Md., and Albert C. Gauntz, Garrett. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Mary Gauntz, a missionary In China, is a granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Zion Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Gauntz was a member. Rev. Glen Stahl of Somerset, officiated. Interment was in the Lichty Cemetery, near Meyersdale. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 21, 1941 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     GAZENHOUSER, Henry George Henry George Gazenhouser, aged 51, died Wednesday evening at his home, 45 South street, of pneumonia.  Mr. Gazenhouser was a mill worker.  He is survived by his wife, Olive Gazenhouser, a stepson, Harvey G. Irons, and two stepdaughters, Misses Maryland and Ora Irons.  Mrs. Frank J. Beakley and Mrs. Frank. J. Lueck are sisters.  Mrs. Gazenhouser was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul's Church and the funeral will be held from there Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.  Miss Maryland Irons is a student nurse at Allegany Hospital. 26 February 1920, Cumberland Evening Times (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted November 26, 2009 Back to Obituaries