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Terra Alta, W. Va., Jan. 31 - Curtis M. Michael, 60, died at his home in Morgantown, Wednesday evening after a long illness. He was born near Terra Alta, the son of Phillip and Laville Hartman Michael and was a prominent farmer of Preston county before going to Morgantown some years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Friend Michael, and the following children: Mrs. Evelyn Newton, Mrs. Flo Everly, Arthur and Hobart Michael and Miss Grace Michael, all of Morgantown, and two sisters, Mrs. Plega Gibson, Terra Alta, and Mrs. Ida Huff, of Cumberland. Interment will be in Terra Alta Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; January 31, 1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 23, 2010

Mr. Earle Michael, son of Mr. J. C. Michael, of Williamsport, W.Va., died in Keyser Sunday, December 10, 1911, after an illness of more than six weeks of typhoid fever, aged 20 years and four days. His body was buried in the Lahmansville Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He was a bright young man and had a promising future. His father and numerous relatives and many friends have sincere sympathy in this sore bereavement.
Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Frostburg, Md., April 2 — The funeral of Edgar N. Michael, aged 70 years, who died at his home on West Union street, Thursday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home at 82 West Union street. Rev. Dr. J. C. Nicholson, pastor of the First M. E. Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Allegany cemetery. Surviving are his widow, five daughters - Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Clarence Bothwell, Westernport; Mrs. Adam Brode, Mrs. Grace Jeffries, and Mrs. Edward Monahan, this place; one son, Harry Michael, also of Frostburg. Twenty-four grandchildren also survive. Mr. Michael was a member of Frostburg Aerie 1273, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and had been treasurer of that organization since its inception. Prior to his illness of one week ago, he was a clerk at the Race Hotel.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 2, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

MICHAEL, Forest O.

Forest O. Michael, 72, was stricken suddenly Sunday at his home, 9 miles west of Frostburg on Route 40, and died enroute to Miners Hospital. He was a son of the late William H. and Eliza E. (Reckner) Michael, Garrett County. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Margaret (Layman) Michael; two sons, Julius Michael, Finzel, and Stanley C. Michael, Vallejo, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Morris Beachey, Grantsville, and Mrs. Harold Duckworth, Westminster, and eight grandchildren. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church and Lodge 49, Jr. O.U.A.M., Cumberland. The body is at the residence. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in Mt. Zion Church, Route 40, with Dr. Ross Linger, Romney, W. Va., officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 1, 1954
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 12, 2011

“Funeral services for Lewis P. Michael, 88, formerly of 102 South Mineral street, who died Friday at Hopemont State hospital, Terra Alta, were conducted Monday at the Markwood Funeral home, Keyser.
Interment was in Meadow Point Cemetery, Keyser. Officiating at the services was the Rev. Harry P. Light, pastor of the Grace Methodist church. A native of Westernport, he was a son of the late George L. and Rebecca (Jenkins) Michael. His wife, Ida Belle (Kight) preceded him in death last year. Mr. Michael was a retired agent for the Equitable Life Insurance Co., and was a member of Grace United Methodist church, Keyser. Surviving are a son, George I. Michael, Minneapolis, Minn., and two grandsons, Lt. Cdr. George I. Michael, Jr., with the Navy in Washington and Lt. David R. Michael, K 1 Swayer AFB, Mich.”
“The Herald” Piedmont, West Virginia, Wed 11 Mar 1970
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 5, 2009

MICHAEL, Mrs. Maggie Llewellyn

AVILTON — Mrs. Maggie Michael, 68, wife of Ernest Q. Michael, died yesterday in Allegany Hospital, where she had been a patient since last Friday. Born near Gilmore, Mrs. Michael was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (McKenzie) Llewellyn. Surviving, besides her husband, are six sons, Henry Michael, Avilton; Walter and Charles Michael and Stuart Michael, all of Cumberland; David Michael, Washington; and Vernon Michael, stationed with the U.S. Army in Virginia; four daughters, Mrs. Lillie McKenzie, Frostburg; Mrs. Lottie Broadwater, Cumberland; Mrs. Mary Wampler, Avilton, and Mrs. Wilda Minnick, Finzel; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Hickman, Leroy, W. Va., and Mrs. Lily Grindle, Lonaconing; a brother, Walter Llewellyn, Romney, W. Va., and 15 grandchildren. The body is at the Winterberg Funeral Home, Grantsville. Services, will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m., in Mt. Zion Methodist Church there with interment in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 24, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 6, 2011

Grantsville - Mrs. Margaret Louise Michael, 90 of Star Route, Frostburg, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Elizabeth (Pope) Layman. Her husband, Forest Michael, preceded her in death. Mrs. Michael was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the WSCS of the church. Surviving are two sons, Julius Michael, Meyersdale, and Stanley Michael, Vallejo, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Beachy, Grantsville; and Mrs. Helen Duckworth, Westminster; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Paul Lovejoy will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. Saturday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 17, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Michael Frostburg, March 2.—
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Michael, 60. widow of Joseph P. Michael, who died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Wlllison, Eckhart, will take place from her, home in Frostburg, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Services will be conducted by Rev. Walter V. Simon, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Allegany cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., March 2, 1933 - pg 7, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 30, 2010

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Nettie Mae Michael, 85, of Star Route, Frostburg, died yesterday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Glenn Durst, with whom she resided. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Bonig) Pope. Her husband, Cecil Michael, died in 1950. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the WSCS of the church. Surviving are a brother, Herbert Pope, Star Route, Frostburg, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Merrill, Star Route, Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Hafer Frost Mansion Funeral Home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Earl Harper and the Rev. Sadie Triplett will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harry Pope, Wilfred Crowe, Scott Pope and Odell Layman. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 30, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 28, 2010

MICHAEL, Richard Allen
MORAN, Richard Daniel
GILMORE, Timothy
KALBAUGH, Charles Lee
KALBAUGH, Earl Glenn

"Five Men Killed in Auto Accident-

Funeral services were held yesterday for five young men of the community who were killed early Sunday morning in an automobile accident on the McMullen highway, route 220, about ten miles this side of Cumberland.
Fatally injured in the accident were Timothy Gilmore, 32, Westernport, former state trooper, who was driving the car, Charles Lee Kalbaugh, 28, Piedmont, and his brother, Earl Glenn Kalbaugh, Westernport, Richard Daniel Moran, 25, Westernport, owner of the car, Richard Allen Michael, 25, Westernport. Services for Richard Allen Michael were conducted yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at the Evangelical United Brethren Church by the Rev. Lee Sheaffer, pastor. Joint rites for Charles Lee and Earl Glenn Kalbaugh, were held at the Boal funeral home yesterday at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. George Davison, rector of St. James Episcopal church, Westernport, and the Rev. G. Stanley Schwind, former rector, now at St. George's church, Mt. Savage. Services for Timothy Gilmore were conducted at his residence, 122 Johnson street, Westernport, at three o'clock by the Rev. Lee Scheaffer, pastor of the EUB church. Rites for Richard D. Moran were held at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Moran, 215 Hammond street, at 4:30 o'clock with the Rev. Clyde W. Ash,
pastor at Trinity Methodist Church, officiating.

Full military honors were accorded for Michael, the Kalbaughs, and Gilmore, by Victory Post 155, American Legion, assisted by Barton Post 189 and Kelly-Mansfield Post 52 of Piedmont. Potomac Fire Company conducted rites at the graves at Philos cemetery for Charles Kalbaugh, Michael, Gilmore and Moran. Members of Potomac Fire Company and Tri-Towns Fire Company in uniform attended all five funerals.
{Pallbearers for all are listed}.

Timothy Gilmore-A
native of Thomas, Timothy Gilmore was a son of Mrs. Grace Shaffer Gilmore, Oakland and the late Timothy M. Gilmore. He spent most of his earlier youth in Crellin and and was a graduate of Oakland high school.
During World War II, he served as a tank driver with the Army in Africa and Italy and was wounded in the chest. After the war, he served six years with the Maryland State Police, resigning last February to become a guard at the Allegany Ballistics lab at Pinto. He was a member of Victory Post, American Legion, and Potomac Fire Company. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Guy Gilmore, 122 Johnson Street, Westernport; three brothers, Harold Gilmore, Webster Springs, W. Va.; John W. Gilmore, Layfayette, Indiana, and Glenn Gilmore, Terra Alta and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kershetaky, Delano, Pa., and Mrs. Hazel Parsons, Hambleton, W. Va.

Richard D. Moran,
son of Mrs. Sarah Moran and the late Edward S. Moran, former mayor of Westernport, was a native of the town and a graduate of Bruce high school. He was a manager of the Moran Trucking Company in which he was associated with his brothers. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and Potomac Fire company. Besides his mother, he leaves four brothers, Charles, James, Harold and Donald, all of Westernport.

Richard A. Michael,
son of Mrs. Annie Virginia Kline Michael and the late Bayard Michael, is also a native of Westernport and attended Bruce high school. During World War II he served two years aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific theatre. A member and sergeant-at-arms of Potomac Fire company, he was employed as a steward at the Potomac club. Besides his mother, he leaves four brothers, Marshall, Clyde, Thomas and Paul, all of Westernport, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Floto, Cumberland, and Mrs. Oliver Long, Arlington, Va.

Police Version of Accident-

The accident occurred about 4:52 Sunday morning. The time was established by a broken watch on the wrist of Richard Moran. Trooper First Class, A. M. Sploch, of the Maryland State Police, who investigated, said that Gilmore, driving Moran's 1951 hardtop convertible, had just rounded a bend and apparently was confused by the headlights of another vehicle parked along Gilmore's side of the road. Apparently thinking the recently relocated road lay to the right of the headlights, Gilmore swerved off the road onto a gravel shoulder. By the time he realized his mistake, it was too late to stop. The car skidded several hundred feet, careened back to the road, and smashed against the front of the parked car. Four of the victims were thrown from the car with only Earl Kalbaugh and Richard Michael still in the back seat. Sploch said all of the dead except Charles Kalbaugh died instantly. Witnesses said Kalbaugh called for help then crawled under a fence at the George M. Barton farm and died of internal injuries. Dr. H. V. Deming, deputy county medical examiner, said the others died of skull fractures, internal injuries and neck fractures.

James. F. Thompson,
the sixth occupant, was thrown from the vehicle and later was moved to Sacred Heart hospital, Cumberland, where he is recovering from his injuries.

Occupant of Parked Car Hurt.

21, of Rowlesburg, the only occupant of the parked car, sustained severe lacerations of the face and eyes when her head was thrown through the windshield by the impact. She told police she had been drowsy and thought she was dreaming when she saw the other car careening wildly towards her. Lewis H. Allwine, 24, of Highland, N. J., operator of the parked car, stated that he and his brother, Ernest, had pulled off to the left side of the road when they were flagged by Wilbur Fresh, a stranded motorist, of Akron, O., who had developed engine trouble.
Gilmore's wife, Mrs. Betty Guy Gilmore, arrived at the scene of the accident about two hours later, unaware of her husband's death. Police said she was anxious over her husband's failure to return home and she stopped at the scene as officers were preparing to leave."
The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, Thu 4 Sep 1952
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted May 13, 2011

Mrs. Annie Martin Michaels, 71, widow of Joseph Michaels, died last evening at her home in Eckhart. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic church, Frostburg Surviving are six children, Mrs. Charles Norris and Francis Michaels, both of this city; Ambrose Michaels, of Hyndman, Pa.; Leroy Michaels, of Eckhart; and Bernard and James Michaels, at home; one sister, Mrs. John Frankfurt, of LaVale; three brothers, Frank and James Martin, both of Cash Valley; and Donald Martin, this city; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 3, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009

Bernard M. Michaels, 55, was found dead in his car at his home in Eckhart yesterday afternoon. Death was attributed to asphyxiation. Born in Eckhart, he was a son of the late Joseph and Annie (Martin) Michaels. His wife, Jane (Urbas) Michaels, preceded him in death. Mr. Michaels was an employe of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and of the Piney Mountain Hunting Club. Surviving are a son, Eugene J. Michaels, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Vizza, Frostburg, and Mrs. Mary Jane Atkinson, Eckhart; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Norris, Cumberland; three brothers, Ambrose Michaels, Hyndman, Pa.; Leroy Michaels, LaVale, and James Michaels, Eckhart, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home in Frostburg where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael's Catholic Church, with interment in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 18, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

Frostburg, Md. Sept. 9, Slate falling from the roof of the Cumberland Potomac Mine at Morristown, caused the death of Charles Michaels, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaels, Wellersburg, yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. A number of miners were engaged with young Michaels in cutting coal with a machine when a portion of the roof gave way, a quantity of slate hitting him on the head fracturing the skull. An ugly scalp wound resulted. Pulsation was evident for twenty minutes before death without consciousness. Besides his parents young Michaels is survived by three brothers and seven sisters. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Mt. Savage and was one of the most popular young men in the Wellersburg section. He had been working but three weeks for the Cumberland Potomac Coal Company.
Cumberland Times, September 9, 1921
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

Cpl. Donald Lee Michaels, 20, Eckhart, died in Sacred Heart Hospital at 2:30 a.m. yesterday, as the result of an automobile accident. Cpl. Michaels had been in the Marine Corps two years and was home on leave after completing nine months in Vietnam. He was stationed at Camp Le Jeune, N.C. A native of Frostburg, Cpl. Michaels was born October 20, 1950, a son of James L. and Rachel S. (Beeman) Michaels. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Elija Michaels, Frostburg; and James, David, and John Michaels, all at home; and two sisters, Rachel and Rebecca Michaels, both at home. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m in St. Michaels Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Bedford Road, Cumberland. A Christian wake service will be conducted in the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m. Company "C" U.S. Marine Corps, Connellsville, will accord military graveside rites and members of Farraday Post 2 American Legion and Old Rail Post VFW, Mt. Savage, will be pallbearers.
[This was part of a longer article detailing the accident.]
Cumberland Times, Sunday, June 6, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

FROSTBURG - Earl T. (Jack) Michaels, 41, of Eckhart, died Friday night in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient 10 days. A native of Eckhart, he was a son of Earl T. and Hazel (Brode) Michaels. Mr. Michaels was employed as a machinist at the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers of America. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Local 1874 Textile Workers' Union. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, William R. Michaels, Eckhart, and Joseph P. Michaels, at home. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p. m. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Michael's Catholic Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be conducted in the funeral home at 8 p.m. today.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 18, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

FROSTBURG—Mrs. Edna Frances Michaels, 44, wife of Julius Michaels, Finzel Road, died Friday night in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Finzel, she was a daughter of Mrs. Doll Baer and the late Bertrand Baer. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter, Miss Margaret Michaels, at home; two sons, Joseph Michaels, at home, and Bertrand Michaels, stationed with the Army in Alaska; three sisters, Mrs. Odell Layman and Mrs. Beulah Wolford, Finzel Road, and Mrs. Charles Minnick, Cumberland; and one brother, Gerald Baer, Finzel. The body will be at the residence today.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 9, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Francis J. Michaels, 68, of 531 Dilley Street, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born in Eckhart, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Martin) Michaels. He was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Corporation and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles; the Corriganville Rod and Gun Ciub, the Cumberland Outdoor Club and Local 1874, Textile Workers of America. He is survived by his widow, Mary A. (Donahue) Michaels; three sons, Francis D. Michaels, Bowling Green; Leo G. Michaels, Cumberland, and Victor R. Michaels, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Bernice Growden and Mrs. Wanda Sweitzer, both of Cumberland; Mrs. Leona Crowe, LaVale, and Miss Fay D. Michaels, at home; four brothers, LeRoy Michaels, LaVale; Ambrose Michaels, Hyndman; James Michaels, Eckhart, and Bernard Michaels, Eckhart; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Norris, Cumberland, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

FROSTBURG — Henry Michaels, 92, died this morning at his home in Eckhart. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church here. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George Lavin, Eckhart; one brother, William Michaels, also of Eckhart, and a sister, Mrs. John Appel, Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 29, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

Frostburg, Dec. 3 — Pinioned under a rock fall yesterday in a small fuel mine at Barrellville, this county, James Harmon Michaels, 40, of Wellersburg, Pa., died at 2 a.m. today in Miners Hospital. He suffered internal injuries and a fractured pelvis. Michaels was working with the mine owner, Melvin Reed, Barrelville, when the section of roof caved in. Reed summoned other miners, who extricated the injured man, and took him to his home, where he was examined by Dr. Henry J. Bostetler, Mt. Savage, and then taken to the hospital. District Mine Inspector Frank T. Powers said today that he believed the man's injuries were aggravated by the fact that no ambulance was used to carry Michaels, who was taken home and to the hospital in automobiles. Powers also commented that accidents in small mines are increasing because proper supervision is lacking. The Reed operation is known as the Parker High Grade Mine and six men are employed. Michaels is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosalie (Saylor) Michaels; his mother, Mrs. Peter Michaels, Barrelville; a daughter, Dawn; two brothers, Wilbert, of Barrelville, and Tony Michaels, of Akron, O.; and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the home, near Wellersburg, with interment in the Lutheran Cemetery there.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 3, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Jane E. Michaels, 51, Eckhart, died yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital, Hagerstown, where she had been a patient four weeks. She had been in failing health the past six months. Born in Vale Summit, she was a daughter of the late Anton and Teresa (Lichar) Urbas. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Bernard Michaels; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Atkinson, Eckhart; Mrs. Alfred Vizza Jr., here; a son, Eugene J. Michaels, at home; eight sisters, Mrs. Anne Stakem, Mrs. Rose McGowan, Midland; Mrs. Gerald McKenzie, Star Route, Frostburg; Mrs. William P. Kelley, Lonaconing; Mrs. Guy Hardesty, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Leo Arnold, Vale Summit; Mrs. Mahlon Warnick, New Germany; Mrs. Robert McKinley, Hagerstown; four brothers, Anton Urbas, Vale Summit; Frank Urbas, Eckhart; John Urbas, Pocahontas; William Urbas, Midland; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 10, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 11, 2010

Frostburg, Oct. 7 — Joseph Michaels, 80, Frog Hollow, Eckhart, died Sunday morning, following a lingering illness. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Michaels, pioneer residents, he was engaged as a farmer for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Martin, and six children, Mrs. Charles B. Norris, Francis and Leroy Michaels, Cumberland; Ambrose, Hyndman, Pa.; and James and Bernard, at home. He was a brother of Mrs. John Apple, Cumberland, and Mrs. James Logsdon, and William and Henry Michaels, Eckhart. Mr. Michaels was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. The men of the church will assemble at the residence Tuesday following the Forty Hours Devotion service for recitation of the Rosary.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 7, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Kathryn Michaels, wife of Clarence Michaels, Eckhart, died last night in Sacred Heart Hospital following an illness of two years. Born at Kitzmiller, she was a daughter of Mrs. Mary I. (Calhoun) Solomon, Eckhart, and the late Walter Solomon. Mrs. Michaels was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving, besides her husband and mother, are three sons, Stephen and James B. Michaels, both of Eckhart, and John D. Michaels, with the Army at Fort Storey, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Nina Lybrant, Cumberland, and Mrs. Violet Michaels, Eckhart, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers 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 rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 7:30 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 1, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2010

MICHAELS, Miss Mary

Miss Mary Michaels, aged 26 years, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar N. Michaels, died at the home of her parents om West Main street early Friday morning, after a week's illness from pneumonia. Miss Mary was taken ill on Friday of last week and during the early part of this week it was thought she was improving, but coomplications developed from which she could get no relief, and as stated above, death relieved her suffering. The deceased was highly respected in this community, having a kind and loving personality; she was particularly devoted to her father and mother, who will feel her loss keenly. She is survived by her parents and the following sisters, Misses Icy, Goldie, Margaret, Mrs. Roy Jeffries and Mrs. Adam Brode, all of Frostburg. Owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Michaels, the funeral will be strictly private at an hour not yet stated.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 19, 1910
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 15, 2011

"Barton, March 23-Services for Mrs. Mary Ross Michaels, of Barton, who died yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow, 2 p.m., from the home of her niece, Mrs. David Gowan, with whom she had resided since 1931. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow. M. Eichhorn of Lonaconing, Md., was the undertaker."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Saturday 23 Mar 1946
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Nora E. (Rarick) Michaels, 82, wife of William F. Michaels, Eckhart, died last night in Miners Hospital. She had been in ill health for eight weeks. Mrs. Michaels was a daughter of the late Peter Rarick and the late Emma Rarick McAtee of Mt. Savage. She is the last surviving member of her family. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Earl T. and Joseph R. Michaels, of Eckhart; two daughters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Thomas Kenney, both of Eckhart. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. today and tomorrow. The sodality will recite the Rosary at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p. m. A requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's church, and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 3, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2010

- FROSTBURG - Rachel Susan (Beeman) Michaels, of Frostburg, died Friday, April 2, 2010, at her home residence.
Born Dec. 3, 1921, in Gilmore, Rachel is the daughter of the late Elijah M. Beeman and Clara Clise Beeman. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Michaels; her two sons, Donald Michaels and David Michaels; one great-grandchild, Shandi Kesner; her four sisters, Mary Walters, Goldie Richardson, Matilda Rowe, and Bessy Williams; and two brothers, Harry Beeman and Wilbert Beeman.
Mrs. Michaels was a homemaker, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member the LaVale Assembly of God.
Rachel is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Michaels, who she lived with and was cared for by in the last years of her life; three sons, Elijah Michaels and wife Dorothy, James Michaels and wife Nancy, and John Michaels and friend Mary Lou; another daughter, Rachel Lewis and husband John; one daughter-in-law, Georgia Michaels; twelve grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; 7 stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to Allison and Norman Wood for wonderful care over the years. To all the wonderful caregivers including Linda DeVore, Sharon Bishop, and Teri Shives. Also, thanks to Hospice in her final days and ProCare Home Health, and BMA for providing her caregivers.
Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Monday, April 5, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Martin Lease officiating.
Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jim Michaels Jr., Stanley Merrbach, Joey Michaels, David Michaels Jr., Pat Michaels, and John Lewis Jr.
Condolences may be sent to the family at durstfuneralhome.com.
April 3, 2010, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 10, 2010

Mrs. Sarah Catherine Michaels, aged 58, wife of Louis Michaels, died at her home at Cross, W. Va., yesterday morning, of paralysis, following an illness of four years. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Marshall Smith, Lewistown, Pa.; Mrs. Polly Avery, Somerset, Pa.; Addis Milton Michaels and James Michaels, Weston, W. Va.; William Michaels, Piedmont; Elias Michaels, Elk Garden, W. Va., and Joseph and Thomas Michaels at home at Cross. She will be buried at the Sinclair Cemetery at Cross.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 9, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

ECKHART — Violet Ruth "Dot" Michaels, 101, of Eckhart, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Frostburg Village Nursing Center. Born in Kitzmiller on Dec. 9, 1907, she was the daughter of the late John Walter and Mary Isa (Calhoun) Solomon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Michaels; a daughter, Joan Albright; and one great-great-granddaughter, Aleigh. Mrs. Michaels was an avid bingo player. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Yost and husband Curtis, Eckhart, and Linda Alkire and husband Timothy, Eckhart; two sons, John Robert "Bob" and daughter-in-law, Jan, LaVale, and Larry T. Michaels and wife Sandi, Hagerstown; son-in-law, Charles Albright; grandsons, Shawn Alkire, Jeffrey Alkire, Stephen Albright, John R. Michaels Jr., Gregeory Michaels, Bryan Michaels, Douglas Michaels, Michael Yost and Joseph Yost; granddaughters, Lori Grimes, Dawna Staup, Patricia Grabenstein, Julie Urbas-Thorne, Jeanne Zaladonis, Christine Boland and Karen Michaels; and 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sower Funeral Home, P.A., on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at noon with Father Ty Hullinger officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Cumberland Times-News, June 18, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2010

ECKHART - William F. Michaels, 88, died this morning at his home following a brief illness. A son of the late Harmon and Catherine (Herman) Michaels, he held membership in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, and the Holy Name Society of the parish. His wife, Mrs. Nora E.(Rarick) Michaels, died last Monday. Surviving are two sons, Earl and Joseph Michaels; two daughters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Thomas Kenney, all of Eckhart, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Hafer Funeral Home where the family will receive friends tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 13, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009

MICKEY, Mrs. Alta M. Larson

Mrs. Alta M. Mickey, 54, of RD 1, Ridgeley, Furnace Acres, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital. She had been in ill health several years. Born at Austin, Minn., she was a daughter of the late Fred and Lenora (Sheehan) Larson. Mrs. Mickey formerly was employed as a supervisor at Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia R. Herrman, Annandale, Va.; two sons, Dennis F. Mickey, San Angelo, Texas, and Donald R. Mickey, Furnace Acres; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Malone, Fort Ashby and Mrs. Dee T. Phares, Elkins; a stepsister, Mrs. Edgar Scanlon, Levels, W. Va.; a brother, Donald F. Larson, Leesburg, Va.; a step brother, Rex Swisher, LaVale, and seven grandchildren. Also surviving is her stepmother, Nannie Larson, Cumberland. Mrs. Mickey was a graduate of Allegany High School and Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church and Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Alumni. The body is at the George Funeral Home. A requiem celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church by Rev. William J. Cox, vicar. Burial will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. The Litany for the Departed will be recited tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland News, November 4, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2012

George C. Mickey, 60, died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. L. McFarland, Route 2, Bedford Road. He was a son of the late William and Susan (Lybarger) Mickey and was born in Thomas, W. Va. He was a retired Western Maryland Railway fireman. Mr. Mickey was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Lutheran Church of Madley, Pa. Survivors, besides his sister, include another sister, Mrs. George Kreitzburg, La Vale. The body is at Stein's Chapel. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at the Lybarger Church, Madley, Pa., with Rev. Homer Duppstadt, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 14, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

Harold E. Mickey, 55, of Wiley Ford, died yesterday in Shannon Hospital, San Angelo, Texas, shortly after being admitted. He was visiting his son Dennis F. Mickey, when he was stricken. Born in Beryl, W. Va., he was a son of Mrs. Margaret (Brown) Kenny, Ridgeley, and the late William L. Mickey. A retired supervisor at Celanese Fibers Company, he was a member of the United Methodist Church. Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ruth Herrman, Annandale, Va.; another son, Donald R. Mickey, Furnace Acres; a brother, William L. Mickey, Ridgeley; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Davies, city; his stepfather, Claude W. Kenny, Ridgeley, and a step-sister, Mrs. Betty M. Sneed, Cheverly. The body will he returned to the George Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 18, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Mickey, 69 years old, widow of William Mickey, Miller Road, Ridgeley, W. Va., died at noon Tuesday. She is survived by four children: George C. Mickey, Mrs. W. F. McFarland, Mrs. J. C. Byer and Mrs. George H. Kreitzburg; two brothers and two sisters: John Lybarger, of Madley, Pa; Levi Lybarger, of Bedford; Mrs. George Holler, of Madley, and Mrs. Joseph Kring, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment will be at Madley.
The Bedford Gazette, March 29, 1929
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 30, 2009

The funeral of W. L. Mickey, Sr., who died at the home of his son-in-law, George Kreitzburg, LaVale, Md., will be held Tuesday. The cortege will leave the Kreitzburg home at 1:30 o'clock for Madley, Pa., where services will be held, the Rev. C. W. Fink, of Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church South, Ridgeley, will officiate. Mr. Mickey was an honorary member of Hiram Lodge No. 103, A. F. & A. M. of Westernport, Md. He was 69 years of age.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 8, 1927
[The initials stand for William Lloyd, and he was married to Susan Elizabeth Lybarger.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

Albert Walter Middleton, 55, of 4 Boone Street, an employe of the Cumberland Street Department for 13 years, dropped dead about 10:45 a. m. today while at work on Buckingham Road in the Dingle. Dr. H. V. Derning, deputy county medical examiner, investigated. Death was apparently due to a heart attack. Relatives said Mr. Middleton left for work as usual this morning and did not complain about feeling ill. A native of Carlos, Mr. Middleton was a son of the late Alexander and Matilda (Hott) Middleton. He is survived by his widow, the former Charlotte Beatrice Meagher; three sons, Earl A. Middleton, 6 Boone Street; Roy Middleton, Frostburg; and Leon Middleton, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Carr, 6 Boone Street; two brothers, James Middleton, Carlos; David Middleton, Frostburg; one sister, Mrs. Melvin Wade, Carlos. The body was taken to the George Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 10, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

FROSTBURG — Alonzo Middleton, 78, of 233 Center Street, died yesterday at the Pulliam Nursing Home, Keyser, where he had resided since January 9. Born in Barrelville, he was a son of the late Robert and Maria (Robinson) Middleton. His wife, Frances J. (Filer) Middleton, preceded him in death. He was a retired custodian for the Allegany County Court House in Cumberland and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Hanna, here; two sons, Gerald Middleton, here and Lionel Middleton, Baltimore, and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m.
The Cumberland News, March 7, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

FROSTBURG, Feb. 27 — Daniel Edward Middleton, 57, husband of Mrs. Nettie (Fatkin) Middleton, died early this morning at his home in Carlos after an illness of a week. He had been in failing health for some time. A native of Frostburg, Mr. Middleton was a son of the late Alex and Matilda (Hott) Middleton. He had been employed as an attendant at the Atlantic Service Station here and was a member of Carlos Methodist Church. Besides his widow, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nettie Hitchins, Carlos; two sons, Alex and Kenneth Middleton, also of Carlos; three brothers, David Middleton, Grahamtown; James Middleton, Carlos, and Albert Middleton, Cumberland; and a sister, Mrs. Melvin Wade, Carlos.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 27, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

FROSTBURG - David A. Middleton, 70, of Powell's Lane, died yesterday at his home after an illness of one year. Born at Carlos, he was a son of the late Alexander and Matilda (Hott) Middleton. Mr. Middleton was a veteran of World War I, a member of Shaft Methodist Church, and Farrady Post 24, American Legion. He is survived by his widow, Mildred Fatkin Middleton. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Charles Eaton and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Evening Times, February 11, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

George Allen Middleton, 75, of 15 South Waverly Terrace, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Garrett, Pa., he was a son of the late Charles G. and Stella (Teets) Middleton. His wife, Florence (Martz) Middleton, died September 15. An employe of the Celanese Corporation of America dye house for 16 years, he was a retired painter contractor and was a charter member of Cumberland Outdoor Club, having served as house chairman for many years. Surviving are four sons, Earl V., Ronald A. and Donald G. Middleton, city; William D. Middleton, Beltsville; two daughters, Mrs. Verona E. Kiffner, Mrs. Eileen Mowen, city; and two sisters, Mrs. Enice Ellis and Mrs. Eva Sturtz, city. Friends will be received at the Leasure-Stein Funeral Home today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, October 1, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 4, 2009

DAWSON NEWS - Little 4-year-old son of Maud Mikels, who is staying with Mrs. Baxter Armentrout, at the Mineral County Alms House fell in the Potomac River the morning of the 18th and before he could be rescued he was drowned. The remains were taken to Cross the 19th for interment. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the grief stricken mother.
Keyser Tribune, September 29, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miles was buried in Queens Point cemetery on Sunday, the services being conducted by Rev. H. F. Baughman. Mr. Miles formerly made Keyser his home, but is now located in Ridgeley.
Keyser Tribune November 7, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 30, 2010

MILLER, Abraham M.

Abraham M. Miller, aged 79 years, died at 10:30 Monday morning at his home in Friedens. He is survived by his wife, Sevilla Schrock Miller, a son, Harvey Miller, of Somerset and a brother, Jonathan Miller of Somerset, R.D. No. 1 and a sister, Mrs. Tillie Pyle of Somerset. Mr. Miller was a son of the late Christian Miller. Funeral services will be conducted in the Brethren church at Brotherton at 2, Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. H. Q. Rhoades. Burial will be in the Brotherton cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, December 30, 1930
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, December 3, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

Mrs. Agnes (Shafferman) Miller, wife of Harry J. Miller, a former resident of this city, died suddenly Saturday at her home in Los Angeles, Cal., as a result of a heart attack. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter and four sons by a former marriage: Miss Mary Virginia Shafferman, Los Angeles; J. Louis Shafferman, Lawrence H. Shafferman and Frederick W. Shafferman, all of this city, and Arthur F. Shafferman, serving with the Army in the South Pacific. Two grandsons also survive.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 20, 1944
[Agnes' maiden name was Horchler; her first husband was Edward Louis Shafferman]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

SPRINGS, Pa. — Alice Marie (Shoemaker) Miller, 90, of Springs, Pa., died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Meyersdale Medical Center, Meyersdale, Pa. Born Nov. 20, 1918, in Elk Lick Township, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ellis D. and Nettie (Maust) Shoemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Miller; and three sisters, Frances Werner, Alta Yoder and Marian Shoemaker. Mrs. Miller was a member of Springs Mennonite Church and was a retired postal clerk at the U. S. Post Office in Springs. She is survived by two sons, C. Kent Miller and wife Nancy, and Kevin L. Miller and wife Sally, all of Grantsville; two grandchildren, Nicholas Jaymes and Dallas Rose Miller; and one sister-in-law, Lorraine Miller, of Springs. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Owen Guengerich and the Rev. Casey Rohrer officiating. Interment will be in Springs Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Galilean Children’s Home.
Cumberland Times-News, March 07, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Alma Miller, 69, of 135 Ormond Street, was dead on arrival Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital. She had been in ill health for several years. A native of Frostburg, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Hill) Brode. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Surviving are her husband, James 0. Miller; one daughter, Mrs. Eileen McCormick Forster, Normal, Ill.; one stepson, James Lee Miller, Fort Ashby; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Hansel, city; Mrs. Elizabeth Stokes, Kinsman, Ohio; three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, January 10, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

LONACONING - Alonza[sic] Miller, 87, of Nikep, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital.
Born in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Alonza and Mary (Walsh) Miller.
He was a retired Celanese employee, a member of the Senior Citizens and the former postmaster on Nikep.
Surviving are his widow, Bertha (Rowe) Miller; four daughters, Nondis Sabers, Cumberland; Thelma McKenzie, Gilmore; Delores Arnold, Denver and Maxine (Murphy) Gowans, Westernport, and a stepdaughter, Virginia Whitacre, Ridgeley; three sons; William Miller, Keyser; Raymond J. Miller, Lonaconing; Russell Rowe Miller, Vale Summit; one stepson, F. Quail Miller, Baltimore; a sister Della Mellon, Miami; a brother, Joseph Miller, Scottsdale, Arizona; 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 PM today and 2 until 4 and 9 until 9 PM tomorrow.
Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Gabriel's Church, Barton. Interment will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery.
The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 PM at the Eichhorn Funeral Home.
No publication noted, Monday 12 July 1976
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 13, 2010

MILLER, Alonzo Patrick [name correction Courtesy of Leon S. Clark, grandson]

Piedmont Herald, Tuesday 13 July 1976
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 13, 2010

Lonaconing, MD., June 22 - Alonza[sic] J. Miller, 76, died yesterday at 7 PM, at his home on Water station Run, after a weeks illness. A son of the late Jacob Miller, he was born on Dan's Mountain, and resided here his entire life. During his younger years he worked as a miner, but for the greater part of his life he served as sexton of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society.
His wife, the former Miss Mary Walsh, died two years ago this month. Surviving children are Alonzo, Jr.,[sic] Pekin; Mrs. Edward Mullen, Baltimore: Mrs. James Cunningham, Midland; John and Joseph Miller, Pittsburgh; Bernard J. Miller, Mrs. Gilbert Wilson, Miss Nellie Miller and Miss Mary Miller, all of this city. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Grover Miller, McKeesports, PA; Joseph Miller, Baltimore; John and Henry Miller, Lonaconing, and Mrs. T. F. Boyd, East McKeesport, PA.
Cumberland Evening Times, June 22, 1939.
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 13, 2010

HYNDMAN - Mrs. Amanda M. Miller, 89, of here, died yesterday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Born in Meyersdale, she was a daughter of the late William and Susan (Swarner) Mullen. Her husband, Robert B. Miller, preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, William J. Miller, Robert B. Miller and Clyde A. Miller, all of here; three daughters, Mrs. Emma F. Robosson, Mrs. Elsie M. Wolford, and Mrs. Margaret T. Gaster, all of here, a brother, Michael Mullen, Somerset; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Pritts, Rockwood, Pa., eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received today 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. Willard M. White. Interment will be in the Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 31, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Anna B. Miller, 69, Buffalo Mills RD 1, died Monday, April 29, 1991, at her residence. She was born Oct. 20, 1921, at Gravel Pit, daughter of the late Harry W. and Margaret H. Yutzy Shroyer. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donna L. Willison, Bedford; Mrs. Iva J. Williams, at home; and Susan V., wife of James Snowden of Blairsville. Also surving are five grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a brother, H. Lee Shroyer of Buffalo Mills RD1, married to Violet Deneen. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband Walter E. Miller who died Dec. 29, 1969; by two brothers, Bernard Shroyer and Robert Shroyer; and a grandson, Donald Willison. Mrs. Miller was employed for 13 years at Fairfoot Shoe Factory at Bedford. She was a member of the Gravel Pit United Methodist Church. Services: Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph R. Stains officiating. Burial at Madley Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

Frostburg - Mrs. Anna F. Miller, 84, died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Russell Lancaster, 123 Wood Street.
Mrs. Miller was a daughter of the late Henry N. and Anna Louise (Eichorn) Schneider. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Reformed Church, the Ladies Guild of the church and the Auxiliary of Farrady Post 24, American Legion.
Surviving besides Mrs. Lancaster are two sons, Earl R. and Henry E. Miller; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Taylor, all of Frostburg, and two brother, Melvin L. Schneider, Washington; and Alvin Schneider, Frostburg. Eight granchildren and two great granchildren also survive.
The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Church. Rev. Paul V. Taylor, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Evening Times Nov. 4, 1953
(Courtesy of Dave Gracie)

Mrs. Annie M. Miller, 90, of 613 Columbia Avenue, died yesterday at her residence. Born January 6, 1883 in Nikep, she was a daughter of the late James and Anna (Monahan) Condon. Her husband, John A. Miller, preceded her in death. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Sodality. Surviving are two sons, James 0. Miller, Frostburg, and Paul L. Miller, city; four daughters, Mrs. Leotta Davis, Baltimore; Mrs. Anna Grimm, this city; Mrs. Walter Grahame, Hallandale, Fla., and Mrs. Ruth Lee Lease, with whom she resided; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home tomorrow at 8:30 p.m.
The Cumberland News, March 6, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Meyersdale, Aug. 25 - Miss Anna Matilda Miller, 20 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson A. Miller, residing near Sand Patch, died Saturday at Wensel(?) Hospital from injuries sustained on April 27 when the automobile in which she was riding with Miss Mary Gearhart, Frederick Cook, and Lester Bittner, all of Meyersdale, crashed head-on into a car operated by James Short, also of Meyersdale. The accident occurred at the foot of the mountain, a short distance from Meyersdale. Anna Matilda Miller was born August 18, 1910, a daughter of Wilson A. and Ida Hostetler Miller. She was graduated from the Meyersdale High School in the class of 1927 and, at the time of the accident, was employed in the local office of the Western Pennsylvania Telephone Company. She became a member of the Church of the Brethren June 24, 1923. Surviving are her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James Shockey, Mrs. Melvin Linderman, Mrs. W. R. Snyder, Mrs. Quinter Gnagey and Karl Miller, all of Meyersdale; Mrs. Robert Shockey of Greenville, Pa.; Mrs. Hiram Walker of near Garrett; and Mary and Leah Miller, both at home. Three sisters, Mrs. William Miller of Summit Mills and Susan Miller, a brother Milton, and an infant brother preceded her in death. The coroner's jury recommended that the grand jury make an investigation of the accident, having found evidence of reckless driving.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 26, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MEYERSDALE - Arthur Stanley Miller, 64, of RD 3, died suddenly yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Meyersdale RD 1, he was a son of the late Harvey and Minerva (Bittner) Miller. Surviving are his widow, Ida Mae (Arnold) Miller; four sons, Harvey J. Miller, Ligonier; Blain M. and John A., RD 3; Glenn S. Miller, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Philip Kereschensteiner, RD 3; Mrs. Charles Faidley, Berllin; Miss Thelma Miller, at home; Mrs. Earl Burow, Springs; three brothers, Vernon Miller, Frostburg; Forest W. Miller, RD 3; and Harvey Miller, Jr., New Castle, Del., and 20 grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A service will be conducted at the Hostetler Church of the Brethren, RD 3, Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Raymond Mankamyer will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 10, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

Grantsville, MD, March 5 - Mrs. Barbara Gnagey Miller, 82, former resident of the Grantsville community, died at Englewood, CA, Wednesday. She was a daughter of the late Sarah and Jacob Gnagey, early settlers of this section of Garrett County. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite church here.
Mrs. Miller leaves a son, Alvin, daughter Stella, Englewood. She was a sister of C. J. Gnagey, Buffalo, NY, Gideon J. Gnagey, Mrs. Anna J. Warnick and Mrs. Albert Warnick, Grantsville.
Cumberland Evening Times, March 5, 1940
(Courtesy of Patty Friend-Thompson)
Posted June 13, 2009

MILLER, Barbara Smith

SOMERSET, March 14, ---Mrs. Joseph Miller, age 75, died Tuesday afternoon of dropsy at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blough of Somerset township. Her husband’s death occurred five weeks ago. Mrs. Miller was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and is survived by the following children: Mrs. Homer Bowman and W. W. Miller, Somerset; Mrs. Harry Blough, Somerset township, Fred S, Cleveland Ohio and Mrs. Charles Grady of Waterloo Iowa.
Mrs. Miller was a sister of Joseph and Fred Smith, Friedens, Mrs. Jacob Koontz, Stoyetown, Mrs. Anna Saylor, Rockwood and Mrs. Wesley Brougher, Somerset.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Friday morning in the Church of the Brethren in Somerset township in charge of the Rev. H. W. Nowag of Johnstown and the Rev. H. Q. Rhoads of Brotherton. Interment will be in the Listie Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA. Wednesday, March 14, 1928
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, August 22, 2009
Posted June 14, 2011

Bettylu S. Miller, 76, Sarver, formerly of Glencoe, died June 23, 2008, at Life Care Hospital in Wilkinsburg. Born June 2, 1932, in Greenville Township, a daughter of Marling and Alice (Geiger) Shockey. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Karl B. Miller. Survived by children, Darlene Duffy, married to Robert, Bridgeville; and Michele Kerr, married to Russell, Butler; grandchildren, Shawn and Brendan Duffy, Patrick and Maggie Kerr. Sister of Paul R. Shockey, Oakland, Md., and Carole Shockey-Thomassy, Greensburg. She was a 1950 graduate of Meyersdale High School. She worked as a secretary for the Meyersdale and Dormont school districts. She also worked as the secretary to the superintendent of the Berlin Brothersvalley School District. She was a Home Interiors displayer for 20 years. Member of New Hope United Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, making peanut brittle and spending time with her grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where a service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Charles Dunn and the Rev. Ralph Landis officiating. Interment in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Fairwinds Manor Personal Care, c/o Aleta Hook, 126 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver, PA 16055.
Somerset Daily American , Wednesday, June 25, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 27, 2010

Carl Russell Miller, 50, of RFD 1, Oldtown, died Saturday night in Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for 10 years. A former B & 0 machinist helper, he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Harper near Oldtown. He was a native of this city, a son of the late Carl William and Eva Lavin Miller. Surviving are three sons, Frederick C. Miller, Falls Church, Va.; Donald L., Bowmans Addition, and Raymond E. Miller, city; three brothers, Howard E. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.; Paul S. Miller, city, and Raymond L. Miller, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Brown, city, and Mrs. Catherine Higgs, Corriganville. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home here, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 and 2 to 4 p. m. A funeral service will be held there Wednesday at 1 p. m. Rev. Bryce W. Shoemaker, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 9, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

Friday - CARL W. MILLER, age 66, of 228 Williams St., died yesterday in St. Louis, where he had been visiting. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late William D. and Mary (RUNCKLE) MILLER. Employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., Mr. MILLER was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Railway Carmen's Union. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Catherine HIGGS and Mrs. Mary BROWN, both of this city; four sons, Raymond MILLER, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Howard MILLER, of New York City, and Carl and Paul MILLER, both of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Grace REDLICK, Newark, N.J., and Mrs. Grace BROADWATER, this city; two brothers Vernon MILLER, this city, and Russell MILLER; 18 grandchildren and a great grandchild. The body will arrive here tomorrow and be taken to the Kight Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening News - August 26, 1955 - page 12
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Catherine D. Miller, 52, Baltimore, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital there. A former resident of Midlothian, she was a daughter of Mrs. Margaret (Canning) Duncan, Baltimore, and the late Alex Duncan. Survivors, in addition to her mother, are one daughter, Colleen Miller, at home, and two brothers, John and Donald Duncan, Baltimore. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday, 9:30 a. m. at St. Michael's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 9, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Grantsville, Md., Nov. 7— Mrs. Catherine Otto Miller, 80, wife of Gideon Miller, oldest Mennonite minister of the Casselman Valley, died at her home at Springs, Pa., near here, Tuesday night. She was born on the farm now occupied by Wilson Folk, near here, a daughter of the late Jacob and Annie Otto. Her husband is one of the oldest ministers in the Southwest Pennsylvania Conference. Survivors include three sons, Dwight, Myron, and Aaron Miller; two sisters, Mrs. H. M. Geinett and Mrs. Wilson Livengood, and one brother, Jacob Otto.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 7, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 6, 2010

MILLER, Charles D.

Berlin. Pa., Dec. 19 — Charles D. Miller, 63, prominent farmer of Fairhope R. D. for many years, was found dead in bed Friday at his home. Dr. P. E. Sass of Boswell attributed the death due to a heart attack. Mr. Miller is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca (Deneen) Miller, and these children: Merle, Somerset; Mrs. W. A. Miller and Mrs. August Brenke, both of Fairhope; Mrs. Robert Bryan, Cumberland, Md.; Charles W., at home; Mahlon and Grove, both of Fairhope; George, Bud, Allen, and Harvey, all at home. Mr. Miller was a brother of Mrs. George Deneen, Somerset; Mrs. Minnie Martz, Somerset, and Mrs. Ida Sarver, Fairhope. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Miller home. Interment was in Miller Cemetery, Fairhope.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 19, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

Frostburg - Charles W. Miller Sr., 73, of 116 Hill Street, died Monday in Frostburg Community Hospital, where he was admitted December 26.
Mr. Miller was born here, a son of the late Wesley and Sally (Hansel) Miller. He was the retired custodian at Beall Elementary School and was a member and trustee of First Congregational Church.
Survivors include his widow, Louise (Fisher) Miller; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Loar, here, and Mrs. Betty Winters, Vale Summit; one son, Charles W. Miller, Jr., here; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Davis and Mrs. Ruth Fisher, both of here; Mrs. Ellen Gould, Georgia, and Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Shaft; three brothers, John and Albert Miller, both of here and Oscar Miller, Shaft; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home by Rev. William E. Price. Pallbearers will be Samuel Myers, Guy Mallow, Cllyde Deist, Earl Brain, Walter Mackey and Charles Williams, and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Evening Times; Wednesday, January 2, 1974
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
transcribed by Genie
Posted December 17, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Edward Miller, 86, died yesterday at his home here. He was a retired farmer and had been employed as a custodian at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church. A native of Maryland, he was born on June 20, 1878, and was a son of the late Christopher and Jane (Warnick) Miller. His wife, Cordelia (Garlitz) Miller, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Clay Miller, Hooversville; Harold Miller, Republic, Ohio; and Paul D. Miller, Meyersdale RD 3; four daughters, Mrs. Lucille M. Zinn, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Rexford 0. Bittinger, Grantsville; Mrs. Romaine Smith, Cumberland; and Mrs. John Kirian, Republic; 28 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in SS Philip and James Church with Rev. James S. Kirkpatrick, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Avilton. The pallbearers will be grandchildren of Mr. Miller. The Rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 14, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

Edward E. Miller, 71, Rockwood, died of a heart attack in Sarasota, Florida, Friday, Dec. 24, at 11:45. His body was returned to Rockwood on Sunday. He and his wife had just recently gone to Florida, as was their custom each winter. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Miller of Meyersdale, he was a prominent businessman in Rockwood. He began business there as a restaurant keeper and later opened a grocery store which afterwards was known as E. E. Miller and Sons. He retired from business in December, 1947. Last August, Mr. and Mrs. Miller celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with open house to all their friends. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Paul J. Miller, Rockwood, and a daughter, Miss Mary Miller, at home. A son, Arthur J., who was associated with his father and brother in the business, died June 7, 1945. Also surviving are a brother, Robert H. Miller of Pittsburgh, and the following sisters, Mrs. Arthur Witt, Somerset; Mrs. T. O. Shaffer and Mrs. Anna Shultz, Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. J. H. Hartline, Rockwood. Mr. Miller was prominently known in business and community circles. He was a member of the Rockwood Rotary Club, and had been president of the Chamber of Commerce and president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Rockwood, and was an active member of the Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Hillis G. Berkey officiating. Burial under the direction of Mills and Mickey in the Rockwood IOOF Cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, December 30, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MEYERSDALE — Edward F. Miller, 75, of RD 2, died yesterday at his home. Born in Meyersdale, RD 2, he was a son of the late John H. and Margaret (Nicklow) Miller. Surviving are his wife, Daisy (Rugg) Miller; five sons, Larry Miller, Berlin, RD 1; William Miller, Quecreek; Harold Miller, RD 2; Ernest Miller, here; and Carl Miller, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Garlitz, Mrs. Dorothy Buckston, Niagara Falls; Mrs. Gladys Rosenberger and Mrs. Betty Briskey, here; a brother, Charles Miller, Niagara Falls; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Baker, Hopewell; Mrs. Ann Koontz, Mrs. Matilda Galigo, Somerset; and Mrs. Minnie Felker, RD 2; and 41 grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received until 11:30 a. m. Friday when it will be taken to Glade City Church of God for a service at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Guy Woolley will officiate and burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, March 30, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MEYERSDALE - Miss Ella Mae Miller, 72, of RD 1, died yesterday. She resided with her cousin, Mrs. Edna Keim. A native of Somerset County, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Amanda (Shumac) Miller. Surviving are her stepmother, Mrs. Bertha Werner; two step-brothers, Earl Miller, here, and Dwight Miller, Berlin; two half-sisters, Mrs. Patty Meyers and Mrs. Leota Meyers, York. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where friends will be received and where a service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard DuPont and Rev. Robert Burns will officiate. Interment will be in the Lichty Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, February 23, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

Mrs. Ellen Miller, 70 years old, wife of the late Henry Miller, for many years the proprietor of the Brunswick Hotel, died this morning at 8:40 o'clock at the hotel where she resided with her only son, Joseph H. Miller, proprietor. She is survived by three step-sons, children of Mr. Miller by his first marriage - Elbert E. Miller, banker, Hyndman, Pa.; Richard and William Miller in Indiana. Mrs. Miller had been ill since Saturday and had been stricken with pneumonia Tuesday. She was a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church. Mrs. Miller was a native of Fairhope, Pa. She came here with her husband over 30 years ago. She is survived by two brothers, Peter Troutman, Fairhope; John Troutman, Gladdens, Pa.; and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Tressler, this city, formerly of Glencoe, Pa.; Misses Emma and Mary Troutman, Fairhope, Pa. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with burial beside her husband at Hyndman, Pa. The Rev. Eugene P. Skyles, pastor of St. Mark's Reformed Church, will officiate at the service to be held here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 18, 1920
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 5, 2010

MRS. JAMES T. MILLER “Mrs. Ethel Ann Miller, 67, of 759 Maryland Avenue, died yesterday at her residence. She had been in failing health for the past several years. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late Patrick H. and Catherine (Barry) Martin. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of the sodality of the church. Surviving are her husband, James T. Miller, one daughter, Mrs. John M. Furstenberger, LaVale; one son, Paul C. Miller, Baltimore; three brothers, Julius and James Martin, Akron, Ohio, and Roy Martin, Hollidaysburg, Pa., five grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.”
“The Cumberland Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland Wednesday, July 24, 1963 Page 16
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Miller, 66, of Hyndman, died at 7:30 o'clock Monday morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted after suffering head injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Rt. 96 at the intersection of Madley Hollow Road near Manns Choice on Friday. Mrs. Miller was born June 5, 1875, in Bedford County, the daughter of Charles and Eveline (Welsh) Shaffer. She was married to the late Clarence V. Miller. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Violet Pick and Mrs. Florabelle Hite of Hyndman; a step-son, Samuel F. Miller of Hyndman, Rt. 1; three brothers, Charles and Thomas O. Shaffer of Cumberland; Ralph Shaffer, Hyndman, Rt. 1; a sister, Mrs. Hulda Leydig, Hyndman, Rt.1; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, the Rev. Willard White, pastor of the Hyndman Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Hyndman Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
The Bedford Gazette, January 23, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2010

MILLER, Frank

GRANTSVILLE — Frank Miller, 74, died yesterday at his home here following an extended illness. Born at Eckhart, he was a son of the late William and Ellen (Hoover) Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Martha (Bowers) Miller; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Schurg, Frostburg; Mrs. Ruth Lichty, LaVale; Mrs. Beulah Clark, Baltimore, and Mrs. Violet Beachy, RD Salisbury, Pa.; five stepsons, Manning Bowers, Landover Hills, Md.; Homer Bowers, Hillcrest Heights, Md.; Sterling Bowers, Hyattsville, and Carl and Harry Bowers, both of Grantsville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mildred Wright, Gaithersburg, and Mrs. Evelyn Pooler, Altoona, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Anna Green, Grantsville, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Cherry Grove Church by Rev. Earl Harand. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 7, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

SOMERSET - George Miller, 24, husband of the former Donna Lee Watkins of nearby Blough, was fatally injured in an explosion at the Miller family fireworks factory in Toledo, Ohio.
July 8, 1959, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

George H. Miller, 64, of Central City, Pa., died yesterday. Born in Shade Township, Pa., he was a son of the late Harvey and Belinda (Baer) Miller. He was a member of Greenville Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Lillieth (Hare) Miller; one son, Paul R. Miller, Wellersburg, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. Roy Knotts, city; three brothers, Harvey A. Miller, Schellsburg, Pa.; Carl F., and Albert E. Miller, RD 3 Meyersdale, Pa.; seven sisters, Mrs. Irvin Dietle, Mrs. Howard Schultz and Mrs. Mildred Dietle, RD Meyersdale; Mrs. Vaughn Williams, Everett, Pa.; Mrs. Gladys Christner, Meyersdale; and Mrs. Homer Schrock and Mrs. John Meese, Salisbury. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, Berlin. Funeral tomorrow; interment at Central City.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 2, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

SALISBURY, Pa. — Mrs. Gertrude C. Miller, 74, wife of Hubert Miller, Springs, died Saturday at her home. Born in Garrett County, Md., she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Armanda (Durst) Poleman. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Salisbury American Legion Auxiliary. Also surviving are three sons, John and Max Miller, both of here, and Lee Miller, Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Ardith Murray, Salisbury, and Mrs. Wilma Robertson, Meyersdale; and three sisters, Mrs. Della Shunk and Mrs. Myrtle Ross, both of here, and Mrs. Baker, Grantsville. Thomas Funeral Home; services tomorrow; interment in Salisbury Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 1, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 20, 2010

Gladys Miller, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Miller, died at their home on West Piedmont St. last Saturday evening after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. F. H. Havenner. The body was buried in Queens Point Cemetery.
Keyser Tribune, March 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness extended to us during the illness and death of our daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Miller
Keyser Tribune, March 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

Berlin, Pa., Feb. 17 — Mrs. Hannah (Martz) Miller, 68, wife of Charles W. Miller, died Thursday night at her home in Southampton Township after an extended illness. She was a daughter of Jacob H. and Sarah (Shoemaker) Martz. Surviving are her husband, a foster daughter, Mrs. Herman J. Hutzell, Glencoe; and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Poorbaugh, Swissvale; Mrs. Isabel Hoffman, Coal Run; and Mrs. Missouri Murray and Mrs. Sarah Mankameyer, both of Cumberland, Md. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon in the White Oaks Reformed Church by Rev. C. W. Evans of Hyndman and Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger of Berlin. Interment was in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 17, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

MILLER, Harvey Joseph & daughter Zelma

DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN MILLER FAMILY
Child Fatally Burned and Father Fatally Injured at Same Time.
Harvey Miller of Johnstown, R. F. D. 3, who was foreman for Contractor Keiper in the construction of the new Church of the Brethren edifice in Meyersdale, was fatally injured Wednesday morning by falling off a scaffold while at work on the front façade of the new building. He was erecting a short ladder on the scaffold to climb to an upper window, when he lost his balance and fell to the ground, a distance of 15 or 20 feet. His back was broken by the fall. He was taken to the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, in W. C. Price’s ambulance, where he died today (Thursday).
Almost the same time that his tragic accident occurred a little daughter, of Mr. Miller, Zelma, four years old, while toddling about the Miller home, was so badly burned that she died in an adjoining room in Memorial Hospital at 3:45 p.m., Wednesday. The child’s clothing became ignited and was burned from her little body. She was admitted to the same institution where her father was battling for life, at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, and her agony was mercifully ended by death a few hours later. The father, lying on a bed in another room in the institution, was not told about the accident to this daughter and knew nothing of her death.
Other members of the family are prostrated by the double tragedy.
Miller was a splendid workman and efficient foreman. He was much liked by his fellow workmen and all others with whom he came in contact here.
Meyersdale Republican, Thursday, October 11, 1923
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller
February 22, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

Foreman Suffers Fracture of Spine by Fall at Meyersdale
Special to the Courier
Meyersdale, Oct. 11 -- William[sic] Miller, assistant foreman on the construction work of the new Church of the Brethren, now being erected on the South Side, met with a very serious accident Tuesday. Mr. Miller was on a ladder about 14 feet high which gave way and he fell, landing on concrete steps in such a way that his back was broken and he was severely bruised over the body. He was taken to the hospital at Johnstown, where he resides.
[Note: Name wrong, should be Harvey Miller]
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA., Thursday, October 11, 1923
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, February 23, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

Harvey J. Miller, Jr.

MILLER, Harvey J., Jr.

Harvey J. Miller, 59, of 27 Ivy Lane, Oak Run, died Tuesday at his home after an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Miller was a relief assemblyman at the General Motors Corp. assembly plant along Boxwood Road the past 28 years.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl B. Miller; three sons, Harvey F. of Camas, Wash., John Henry Miller of Knoxville, Iowa, and Vernon A. of Kremmling, Colo.; a daughter, Ruthann A. Chapman of Woodstown, N.J.; a brother, Vernon J. of Frostburg, Md.; a sister, Nan Murray, and a foster brother, Howard Crissinger, both of Meyersdale, Pa.; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday morning at 11 at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends may call Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 and Friday night. Friends may also call Thursday night at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home. North Du Pont Highway and East Van Buren Avenue, Wilmington Manor. Burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to World Presbyterian Missions, 901 N. Broom St., Wilmington, 19805.
[Note: Nan Murray was a cousin to Harvey. Harvey lived with his aunt’s family from the age of two and Nan basically raised him.]
Wilmington Morning News, Wilmington, DE., Wednesday, June 17, 1981
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, June 9, 2011
Posted June 14, 2011

Irvin Miller, 74, died at his home at Meyersdale, R. D. 1, at Summit Mills, Wednesday. He was born at Meyersdale, R. D., May 3, 1877, a son of the late Abraham and Mary Schrock Miller. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bertha Mae Miller; six children, Mrs. Charles Meyers of York, Earl E. Miller of Berlin, Dwight B. Miller of Berlin R. D. 2, Lt. Samuel D. Miller of Fort Ritchie, Md., Mrs. Kenneth Meyers of York, and Miss Ella Mae Miller of Meyersdale R. D.; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Keim of Lewistown and Mrs. Stella Meager of Meyersdale, and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday with interment in Accident, Md.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 9, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Miller buried their one-day-old infant Wednesday, May 15, 1912.
Keyser Tribune, May 17, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

MILLER, Mrs. Jane Lewis

Frostburg, May 17—Mrs. Jane Lewis Miller, 79, Clarysville, died at noon today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Laver, 47 Mt. Pleasant street. She was a member of the Eckhart Baptist Church. Surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. David Pugh and Mrs. Nona Miller,
Cumberland, and Mrs. Eskey Niner, Eckhart; six sons, Raymond, Walter and Edward Miller, Eckhart; Elmer Miller; Frostburg; William Miller, Mt. Savage; Russell Miller, CJarysille; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Weston, Fort Logan, Colorado; Mrs.Sarah Dondrea and Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, Akron, Ohio; three brothers, Abram and Thomas Lewis, Eckhart; and William Lewis. Colirado Springs, Col.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, May 17, 1940 - pg 12, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

Mrs. Jane (Lewis), aged ,79, Clarysvllle, died Friday. May 17th. The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs, Anna Labor(sic), 47 Mt Pleasant St, Frostburg, where funeral services will be held Sunday, 3:3O P, M. The Rev. Norrls A. Llneweaver. pastor Eckhart Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment in the Eckhart Cemetery. Arrangements by Durst Funeral Service.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, May 19, 1940 - pg 17, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

Jacob Miller, who died Friday, was buried today from his home near Lonaconing. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating.
Obituary from the Cumberland Press, Monday, January 17, 1916.
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 13, 2010

The funeral service for Jesse C. Miller, who died Tuesday at his home at Pocahontas, will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock in the Reformed Church at Pocahontas. Rev. Black will officiate. Interment will be in Greenville Cemetery. Mr. Miller was 79 years old and was twice married. His first wife died many years ago, and his second, seven months ago. He is survived by the following children of the first union: William Miller of Meyersdale; Mrs. Jacob Newman and Mrs. Ralph Engle, both of Berlin; Mrs. Goddard Doerr and Mrs J. J. Glotfelty, both of Grantsville, Md.; Charles Miller of Connellsville, and Russell Miller of Greensburg. These children of the second marriage also survive: Irvin Miller of Sand Patch; Mrs. E. B. Brill and Mrs. J.?. Poorbaugh, both of Somerset; John Miller of Akron, O.; Mrs. W. H. Sellers and Edgar Miller, both of Kenmore, 0.; Mrs. John Slagle of Meyersdale; Mrs. William Braezeker of Berlin, and Miss Lydia Miller, of Sand Patch.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 29, 1927
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

ROCKWOOD, Mar. 6 - John Calvin Miller, 77, died Sunday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Shaulis, at Somerset, R.D.I. The son of the late Jonas and Lydia Miller, he lived for years at Rockwood, R. D. 1. Surviving are five children, nine grandchildren, three brothers and one sister, including Jacob and Mrs. Ophelia Sterner of Rockwood.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 6, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MEYERSDALE, Nov. 18 — John W. Miller, 59, died Thursday morning at his home in Summit township, near here, after an illness of several months. He was born near here August 9, 1880, a son of John H and Mary Mishler Miller. He had been employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He is survived by his mother, his wife Mrs. Bertha A. Miller, and these children: Mrs. Lulu Mishler of Berlin, Earl and Therman of Meyersdale, R D.; Mrs. Erna L. Thomas of West Salisbury, and Edith of Summit township. He was a brother of Mrs. William Schroyer of Ellerslie, Md., Mrs. George Griffith of San Francisco, Cal., Mrs. William Becker of Blough, Mrs. Benjamin Beal of New York City, Mrs. Sylvester Koontz, Mrs. James Walters, Mrs. George Costa and Charles Miller of Somerset, and Mrs. William Felker and Edward Miller of Meyersdale, R.D. The funeral service will be at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Glade City Church of God. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 18, 1939
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MILLER, Joseph M. Miller

Somerset, Feb 8, --- Joseph M. Miller, aged 75 years, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Blough of Geiger.
Mr. Miller leaves his widow, Barbara Miller, and the following children: Mrs. Charles Grady of Waterloo, Ia, Mrs. Homer Bauman of Somerset, Mrs. Ira Blough, mentioned above, Fred and Cleveland Miller, both of Waterloo, Ia, and Webster Miller of Somerset. Several brothers and sisters also survive. He was a member of the Geiger Church of the Brethren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA. Wednesday, February 8, 1928
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, August 22, 2009
Posted June 14, 2011

Kelita Miller, a veteran of the Civil War, and a pensioner of the United States, died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Getson, in Dudley, at 4 a. m. yesterday. Deceased was born in Pompey 69 years ago, and came to Lonaconing in his childhood and worked in and about the mines until the breaking out of the Civil War. He enlisted in Company D, 2nd Md. Vols., P. H. B., for three years, or during the war. Before the three years were up, he re-enlisted and was given a bounty, in accordance with the provisions of an act of Congress passed to retain veterans in the service. He served until the close of the war. Mr. Miller uas married at the close of the war to Miss Mary Murphy, of near Midland, who survives him, as also do ten children. They are Isaac, Charles, Louis, Frank and Gibson, all residents of Lonaconing. The surviving daughters are Mrs. William Getson, Mrs. William T. Haines, Mrs. John Click and Misses Nettie and Annie, all of this place. Mr. Miller was a pensioner under the law of June 27, 1890 and drew the maximum of $12 per month. He was a member of McPherson Post, Grand Army of the Republic, which he joined October 5th, 1881. He enlisted August 8, 1861, and was mustered out May 29, 1865. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. Religious services will be conducted at the Getson residence by Rev. R. D. Stephenson, pastor of the Baptist Church in Lonaconing. McPherson Post will bury their comrade with military honors, and interment will be in old Coney cemetery.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, September 25, 1907
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 20, 2011

GRANTSVILLE — Mrs. Laura E. Miller, 91, Jennings, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nora Lottig, RD 4, Meyersdale. Born in Jennings, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Susannah (Bittinger) Handwerk. Her husband, John Miller, preceded her in death. Surviving, in addition to Mrs. Lottig, are another daughter, Mrs. Mary Butler, and one son, Elmer Miller, both of Grantsville; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2 p. m. today in the Jennings Methodist Church. Rev. Guy Ludwig will officiate and interment will be in the Handwerk Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, July 17, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MILLER, Lawrence

Killed by Kick of a Horse.
Lawrence Miller, aged about 25 years, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Miller, of Somerset twp., was kicked by a horse on Friday morning and died in the hospital at Johnstown on Saturday afternoon, where he had been taken for treatment. The young man was assisting his brothers on the farm of their father about three miles from Somerset, and was going to clip the fetlocks on a horse when it kicked him in the pit of the stomach. The blow did not appear to be a very hard one, and the young man did not feel any bad effects from it for several hours, but later in the day began to suffer great pain, and was taken to Somerset and from there to the hospital. The physicians were of the opinion that the blow broke the intestines.
The sad part of the affair was that he was to have been married on Sunday afternoon to Miss Annie Glessner of near Somerset, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Glessner.
Meyersdale Republican, Thursday, May 31, 1906
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, April 6, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

GRANTSVILLE - Lawrence C. Miller, 53, died here yesterday at the home of a brother, Ivan E. Miller. Born in Grantsville, October 7, 1908, he was a son of Wilson and Lydia (Wisseman) Miller. A retired miner, he was a member of Casselman Mennonite Church and Grantsville Post 214, American Legion. Besides his brother, Ivan, he is survived by another brother, Raymond Miller, also of Grantsville, and five sisters, Mrs. Verna Jones, here; Mrs. Melba Ferrell, Baltimore; Mrs. William Younkin and Mrs. Virginia Close, both of Confluence, Pa.; and Mrs. Leona Martin, Patton, Illinois. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where services will be conducted Saturday. Interment in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 19, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MEYERSDALE — Leroy E. Miller, 56, of RD 4, died yesterday at his home. Born in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Edward and Dorothy Leasure Miller. Surviving are his widow, Barbara Hobbs Miller; 10 children, Robert L., Ronald and Paul Miller, Mrs. Dorothea Haer and Mrs. Marian Geiger, all of here; Bruce Miller, Berlin; Leonard, Desmond, Kimberly and David Miller, at home; four brothers, Ernest Miller, here; William Miller, RD 4; Harold and Carl Miller, Berlin; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Garlitz, Frostburg; Mrs. Dorothy Buxton, Somerset, and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Leckemby Funeral Home, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Ripple officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, May 11, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

MILLER, Lester Ray

GRANTSVILLE — Lester Ray Miller, 48, died yesterday in Miners Hospital. A native of Jennings Mill, Md., he was a son of Frank Miller and the late Bessie (Wilt) Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Irene (Hetreick) Miller; a son, William L. Miller, at home; a daughter, Carol Ann Miller, at home, and four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Schurg, Frostburg, Mrs. Beulah Clark, Baltimore, Mrs. Ruth Lichty, LaVale, and Mrs. Violet Beachy, Grantsville. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren by Rev. Earl Harper. Burial will be in the Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, December 22, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

Rockwood, Pa., Sept. 24 - Funeral services for Mrs. Lydie Miller, 95, widow of Tobias Miller, who died here yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Hartline, of 421 Water street, with whom she resided, will be held tomorrow at 3 p. m. in Meyeredale Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Meyersdale Union cemetery. Born in Somerset county, Mrs. Miller formerly lived in Meyersdale but for a number of years had made her home in Rockwood with her daughter and a son, Edward E. Miller. She was a member of Meyersdale Church of the Brethren. Surviving, besides the daughter and son here, are four other children, Robert H. Miller, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. A. G. Witt, of Somerset, and Mrs. G. O. Shaffer and Mrs. Anna Shultz, both of Cumberland, Md.; 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The body is at Mrs. Hartline's residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 24, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 20, 2010

MRS. WILLIAM MILLER
MT. SAVAGE - Mrs. Mary Miller. 82, died Monday in Akron, Ohio. A native of Mt. Savage, she was a daughter of the late John and Regina (Smith) Lemmert. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Max Stoll; two brothers, James Lemmert. Pittsburgh and William Lemmert, Los Angeles. Calif.: a sister, Miss Dorothy Lemmert, Akron, and two grandchildren. The body will be returned here for a graveside service Friday, at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, May 8. 1968 - pg 12, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

Meyersdale, Pa., Feb. 13 — Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Miller, 95, widow of Abraham Miller, who died Saturday at her home from an attack of influenza, were held yesterday in Summit Mills Brethren church. The. Rev. Gerald Polman, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Kenneth Ashman, former pastor, and the Rev. J. K. Jones of Hostetler Church of the Brethren, officiated. Burial was in Lichty cemetery. Born October 11, 1850, in Summit Township, Mrs. Miller was a daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine (Hershberger) Schrock. Her husband died 40 years ago. Mrs. Miller was a charter member of the Summit Mills Brethren church, an active church worker, a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Missionary society. Upon the sixty-third anniversary of the church, two months ago, she was presented a 96-page booklet dealing with the history and development of the congregation. Mrs. Miller is survived by 100 descendants including 6 children, 30 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Her children are Wilson Miller and Mrs. Estella Meager of Meyersdale; Mrs. Ellen Weller, Mrs. Clarence Keim, and Samuel Miller, of Summit Mills; and Irvin Miller of Summit Township.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 13, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 3, 2010

HYNDMAN — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Miller, 45, of RD 1, Hyndman, died at her home Friday night. She was a native of Hyndman and was a daughter of Charles Kirchner and the late Pearl (Minnicks) Kirchner. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jane Miller, Cleveland, and one son. Charles J. Miller, Hyndman; one brother, Mearle Kirchner, Hyndman, and four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Seigner, Hyndman; Mrs. Anna Stuby, Bedford RD 3; Marlene Kirchner, Hyndman, and Mrs. Janet Barnes, New Jersey. She was a member of the Hyndman EUB Church. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Zeigler Funeral Home, where the body remains, with the Rev. Charles Evans officiating. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 1, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Miss Mary Theresa Miller died at 11:30 o'clock last night at her home on Columbia avenue.
Deceased was 19 years old and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller. Deceased seemed to be in excellent health until a few days ago. She attended the funeral of a friend last Tuesday and caught cold which later developed complications which cause death. The funeral will take place Thursday morning with requiem mass at SS. Peter and Paul's church at 9 o'clock
Jan 10 1905, Cumberland Evening Times

SOMERSET — Merle R. Miller, 53, died Wednesday in Community Hospital here. Born in Allegheny Township, he was a son of the late Charles and (information missing) and the husband of Emma (Poorbaugh) Miller. He held membership in Trinity Lutheran Church and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ella Hall, and five brothers, Charles, George, Harvey, Bud and Allen Miller, all of Cumberland. The body is at the Miller Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. Interment will be in Husband Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 9, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

GRANTSVILLE—Rev. Milton B. Miller, 73, a retired bishop of the Mennonite Church, died yesterday morning at his home in Springs, Pa. He was a native of Grantsville, a son of the late Joel J. and Savilla Beachy Miller, and was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Rev. Mr. Miller was ordained in 1920 and became bishop in 1938, a post he held for a number of years. He served as secretary of the Allegany conference of the Mennonite Church from 1926 to 1938 and was secretary-treasurer of the former Springs Mutual Telephone Company. Surviving are his wife, the former Verna Folk; two sons, Bayard Miller, Staunton, Va., and Denver Miller, Torrence, Cal.; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Weise, Groton, Mass.; a brother, Alvin Miller, Kent, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Annie Yoder, Grantsville, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here and will be taken Sunday at 1:30 p. m. to the Springs Mennonite Church for a service at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Walter Otto will officiate and burial will be in the Casselman Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, April 9, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 6, 2010

Milton P. Miller, 64, of Philadelphia, a native of Greenville Township, Somerset County, died Friday, April 8, of injuries received in an accident while at work. He had been employed in a steel mill for the past 10 years. The injured man was rushed to a Philadelphia hospital, but was pronounced dead when examined there. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 8, 1884, the son of the late Jacob J. and Catherine (Bawr) Miller of Greenville Township. He was a graduate of Gettysburg College. He was twice married. His first wife was Agnes Spence Miller, who died in January 1928. He is survived by his second wife, Rosa, and the following children of his first marriage: Jean, Edward D., and Beverley Miller, Philadelphia; and Mrs. Ruth Orrison, Louisville, Ky.; and three grandsons. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters: Harvey Miller, W. W. Miller and Mrs. Sara Paul, Meyersdale RD 3; and Mrs. Minerva Hostetler, Ames, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 13, in the Greiss Funeral Home, Philadelphia, with the Rev. William H. C. Lauer officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph I. Shockey. Burial was made in the Hulmeville Cemetery at Langhorne, Pa. Among relatives attending the funeral were Harvey Miller, W. W. Miller, George Miller, Mrs. Howard Shultz, Mr. and Mrs. George Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey A. Miller Jr., Mrs. Mildred Dietle, Mrs. Homer Schrock, Mrs. Gladys Hillegas, Elbert E. Miller, Meyersdale; Mrs. Guy Swartzwelder, Salisbury; and Mrs. Vaughn Williams, Everett.
Meyersdale Republican, April 21, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 7, 2009

Minnie M. Miller, 85, of Norfolk, Virginia, formerly of Johnstown, died Saturday, April 2, 1983, in Norfolk. She was born in Fairhope, March 17, 1898, a daughter of Louis Emerick and Annie (Willison) Emerick. Her husband, Ellwood Lee Miller preceded her in death in 1979. Surviving are these children: Calvin A. Miller, of Mt. Rainier, Md.; Gerald X. Miller, of Hyndman RD; Clyde W. Miller, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Eileen Mae Shirey, of Norfolk. Eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive along with a brother, Alvin Emerick, of Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Church of the Brethren and the Dames of Malta, both of Johnstown. Funeral services: Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Dennis Dorsch officiating. Burial in Comp's Cemetery.
The Bedford County Inquirer, April 8, 1983
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 27, 2010

Salisbury - Mrs. Minnie May Miller, 58, wife of Samuel M. Miller, died suddenly Saturday night at her home, RD 1, Meyersdale. She was a native of Garrett County and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hutzell. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons by a former marriage, Edward R. McKenzie, with the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, N. C., and Hubert McKenzie, Melcross, Pa. She also leaves three daughters: Mrs. Rosella Paul, Philadelphia; Mrs. Margaret Swauger, Meyersdale; Mrs. Deloris Robinson, Baltimore; five brothers: John Hutzell, Boynton; Christ Hutzell, Garrett Co.; Charles Hutzell, Holsopple; Joseph Hutzell, Akron; and Edward Hutzell, Monessen, Pa.; and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Hanft, Grantsville; and Mrs. Rebecca Colmer, and Mrs. Elizabeth Broadwater, Salisbury. The body will be at the Thomas Funeral Home in Salisbury today at 7 p. m. for services Wednesday at 2 p..m. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Avilton.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 15, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HYNDMAN - Mrs. Nora Ellen Miller, 72, died Saturday at the home of her son, William Virgil Miller, RD l, Hyndman. Born at Comps, RD 1, Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Lavina (Clites) Shroyer. Her husband, Samuel Miller, preceded her in death. Besides her son, Mrs. Miller is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Alice Kennell, Mrs. Effie Custer and Miss Pearl Shroyer, all of RD l, Hyndman, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Comp Church. Rev. Charles Evan will officiate and interment will be in Comps Cemetery. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, October 31, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

RALPH MILLER DIES OF INJURIES AT AKRON, 0.
Frostburg, Oct. 23—Word was received here this morning of the death from injuries of Ralph Miller, 34 years old, World War veteran, in the Akron, Ohio, City Hospital shortly after midnight. Miller was injured in an accident at the Goodyear Rubber Company plant at midnight and succumbed soon after reaching the hospital. He was the son of Mrs. Jane Miller, Clarysville, who, with the following sisters and brothers, survives: Mrs. David Pugh and Mrs. Annie Laber, Frostburg; Mrs. Henry Miner. Eckhart and and Miss Enona Miller, at home and Walter, Edward, Earl, and
Raymond, Russell and William, all of this county. The body will arrive in Cumberland tomorrow and will be brought to the Miller residence at Clarysville where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. D. Reese pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Frostburg, will officiate. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., October 23, 1930 - pg 11, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

A Somerset County, Pa., man was fatally injured yesterday while cutting timber at a wooded area near his home. Victim of the accident was Ray Elwood Miller, 29, of RD 3, Meyersdale, who was killed when he was struck by a falling tree knocked down by another tree he had just finished chopping down. Born in Somerset County, he was a son of Arthur and Ida (Arnold) Miller, also of RD 3. He was a veteran of the armed forces, having served in the Army from 1959 to 1961. Surviving, besides his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Julia (Crissinger) Miller; two children, Chrissann and Scott A. Miller, both at home; four brothers, Harvey J. Miller, Ligonier, Pa.; Elaine Miller, RD I, Salisbury, Pa., and Arthur J. and Glenn Miller, both of RD 3, Meyersdale; and four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kerschensteiner, Mrs. Irene Faidley, and the Misses Thelma and Helen Miller, all of RD 3, Meyersdale. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, after 7 p.m. today and will remain there until noon Tuesday when it will be taken to Hostetler Church of the Brethren for services at 2 p.m. Rev. Raymond Mankameyer will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 22, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

GRANTSVILLE - Raymond E. Miller, 60, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born here, he was a son of the late Wilson and Lydia (Wisseman) Miller. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy E. (Shoemaker) Miller; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Bittinger, Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Ivan E. Miller of here and five sisters, Mrs. Verna Jones, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Melba Farrell, Randallstown; Mrs. Leona Speed, Baltimore; and Mrs. Wilma Younkin and Mrs. Virginia Mahaffey, both of Confluence, Pa. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. David Fetter in the funeral home. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 20, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Robert Miller, aged about 65 years, died Mon, May 13, 1912, shortly after midnight at State Line, Pa, opposite Ellerslie this county, from paralysis, having been stricken Sun morning. Mr Miller, a former resident of Cumberland, had been connected with the Standard Oil Co for years and at State Line was an engineer for the Souther Pipe Line Co. He was a native of Scotland, and is survived by his wife, four sons, Archibald B, James W and William Miller, of Cumberland and R C Miller of Fairmont W Va, and three daughters, Mrs Harry G Fisher, Keyser W Va, Mrs Edwin Newberry of Pittsburg, and Miss Margaret S Miller, a teacher in the Allegany County High School this city. - Cumberland News of 14th
Keyser Tribune, May 17, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

Mrs Ruby Miller, 73. Eckhart, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of late Mr and Mrs. Alec Ramsey. She was a member of Eckhart Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Miller; four sisters,
Dorothy, Annie. Jessie and Maggie Ramsey, all of Scotland. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, December 20, 1970 - pg 30, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

FROSTBURG — Russell Miller, 69, of Eckhart, died Tuesday at Springfield State Hospital where he had been a patient five years. Mr. Miller was born in Clarysville, a son of the late William and Jane (Lewis) Miller. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers.
Surviving are four brothers Elmer Miller, Frostburg; Edward and Raymond Miller, both of Eckhart, and William Miller of Akron, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Pugh, Eckhart, and Mrs. Eskey Niner and Mrs. Annie Laber, both of Frostburg. He was a veteran of World War I. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. today and tomorrow. A service will be conducted here Saturday 2 p. m. by Rev Frederick J. Gamble. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. Military rites wilt be accorded by Farrady Post 24; Frostburg. Pallbearers, all nephews, will be Donald Niner, Roy Niner, Charles Miller, Gilbert Miller, Ronald Laber, and Carl Pape.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 24, 1966 - pg 18, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Ruth Miller, 61, of 64 Spring Street, died yesterday at her residence. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Kroll) Lapp. Mrs. Miller was an employe of Frostburg Community Hospital and a member of Salem United Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Vernon Miller; a sister, Mrs. Anna Rankin, Borden Mines; two brothers, John Lapp, Frostburg, and Henry Lapp, of Eckhart. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. George L. Wehler will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, July 20, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Mrs. Sadie A. Miller died Oct. 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Keyser, 42 Salisbury Street, Meyersdale, where she lived with her niece, Mrs. Calvin Wetmiller. She was born in Somerset County May 24, 1879, the daughter of Levi and Julia (Moser) Martz. Her husband, Harvey Miller, passed away 29 years ago. She is survived by five sisters - Mrs. Edward Lenhart, Mrs. Edward Hay and Mrs. Irvin Fike of Meyersdale, Mrs. Ellen Baker of Fairhope and Mrs. Maude Sinstren, Chisholm, Minn. Friends were received at Price Funeral Home until Monday at 1:30 when the body was taken to the Church of the Brethren where services were held at 2:30, the Rev. I. C. Paul officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, November 3, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

Mrs. Wesley Miller
Frostburg, Dec. 7, - Mrs. Sara Hansel Miller, wife of Wesley Miller, Hill street, died early this afternoon.
Cumberland Evening Times; Tuesday, December 7, 1937
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
transcribed by Genie
Posted December 17, 2010

Mrs. Wesley Miller Rites
Frostburg, Dec. 9 - Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Hansel Miller, 60, wife of Wesley Miller, who died Tuesday, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m., from the home, 126 Hill street. Rev. Edgar W. Beckett, pastor of the First M. E. Church, will officiate, interment will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Additional survivors include a brother, Morgan Hansel, LaVale; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Fleming, Indiana, and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Rephann, this city.
Cumberland Evening Times; Thursday, December 9, 1937
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
transcribed by Genie
Posted December 17, 2010

Mrs. Sarah Miller of Burlington, who has been in the Hoffman Hospital for treatment since February 27th, in that time undergoing an operation, died yesterday. She had been in poor health a long time. The remains will be sent home for burial.
Mineral Daily News, March 26, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 3, 2010

Grantsville, Md., March 16-Mrs. Sarah M. Miller, a native of New Germany and a pioneer resident of Garrett county died early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Durst, this place, after a lingering illness. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany, of which she was a lifelong member. She was a daughter of the late Mrs.and Mrs. Henry Crowe.
Surviving are three sons, Howard M. Crowe, McHenry, Md.; George G. Crowe, LaVale, Md., and Harry O. Crowe, Grantsville, and six daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. J. L. Fresh, Frostburg; Mrs. Richard Layman, Avilton; Mrs. Cora Davies, Akron, O.; Mrs. Allen Leidinger, Cleveland Ohio, and Mrs. Durst. She was a sister of Robert and Stewart Crowe, Avilton, and Webster Crowe, New Germany. She leaves also 37 grand children[sic] and 38 great-granchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 16, 1937
[note: her sons all have the surname Miller, not Crowe]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Grantsville, Md., March 17 — Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M. Miller, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Durst, this place, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany. Among her survivors are three sons, Howard M., George G., and Harry O. Miller.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 6, 2011

Velma Miller
(Courtesy of Vernon Miller)

MILLER, Velma

FATHER'S BACK BROKEN; CHILD FATALLY BURNED
Geistown Woman, Native of Indian County, Has Double Affliction
Man Not Told of His Daughter's Death
Cause Mystery
While her father, Harvey J. Miller of Geistown was lying at the hospital suffering from a broken back, Velma Miller, aged 3, died at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the same institution of burns sustained Tuesday afternoon in an unknown manner in the Miller home. The child was admitted to the hospital at 8:20 o'clock yesterday morning suffering from burns on very[sic] part of her body.
Mr. Miller's condition is critical, although he was reported as resting fairly well last night. He has not been informed of his daughter's death.
Mrs. Miller was engagd in housework on the second floor of the house when she heard cries of distress coming from little Velma and two other small children who were playing in the kitchen. Making her way to the first floor Mrs. Miller discovered her daughter's clothes in flames. While the mother was administering to the child, she was notified of her husband's accident in falling from the Myersdale Church of the Brethren, where he had been employed as a carpenter.
Velma Miller was born in Johnstown Christmas Day, 1919 and was a daughter of Harvey J. and Minerva Miller, the latter a native of Sand Patch, Indiana County. She leaves her parents, a sister, Irene, and four brothers, Vernon, Arthur, Forrest, and an infant. The time of the funeral has not been set. Interment will be made in White Oak Cemetery at Sand Patch.
about October 10, 1923
(Courtesy of Vernon Miller/transcribed by Genie)
Posted June 14, 2011

Mrs. Velvia Miller, 63, died today in a hospital at Casper, Wyo. She was the wife of Norman E. Miller and they were former residents of Ellerslie. A daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Brightbill) Reighard, she was a native of Bedford Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, who moved from Ellerslie seven weeks ago, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this August. Also surviving, in addition to her husband, are five children, Mrs. Gwendolyn Sneathen, Lawrence Miller, Cloyd Miller and Darlene Miller, all of Casper; Donald Miller, of Cumberland, and Vernon Miller, Allentown, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a member of Central Assembly of God Church, here. Interment will be in Casper.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 10, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 2, 2011

Frostburg, June 21—Walter J. Miller, 67, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Eckhart. A son of the late William and Jane Miller, he was employed by the Consolidation Coal Company. He was a member or St. Michael's Catholic Church and Eckhart local of the United Mine Workers.
Surviving are his widow, the former Florence Niner, and three children, Kenneth, James and Marion. He was a brother of William, Mt Savage; Elmer, Frostburg; Raymond, Edward and Russell Miller, Eckhart: Mrs. Elizabeth Pugh and Mrs. Eskie Nine, Eckhart; Miss Emma Miller, Cumberland, and Mrs. Annie Laber, Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, June 21, 1941 - pg 7, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

Walter Miller Rites
Frostburg, June 24 — Funeral services for Walter Miller, 57, Eckhart were held yesterday morning at St Michael's Catholic church. Rev. Francis E. Montgomery, assistant pastor, was celebrant of Requiem High Mass and preached the funeral sermon. Interment was In the parish cemetery.
The pallbearers were Henry Noel, John Williams, Thomas Hanna, William Allen, Douglas Wright and Aden Lavin.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, June 24, 1941 - pg 13, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

MILLER, Miss Wanda Rose

HYNDMAN - Miss Wanda Rose Miller, 36, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown. Born in Castle Shannon, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Maylan and Belvia (Davis) Miller. She is survived by six brothers, Melvin Miller, Bedford; Melvern and Melford Miiler, Baltimore; Marvin Miller, Galveston AFB, S. C.; Merle Miller, here, and Mervin Miller of Ohio, and four sisters, Mrs. Bircy Albright, Hydnman; Mrs. Wavey Bloomquist, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Emma Beals, R. D. 1, Hyndman; and Miss Sarah Ann Miller, Cumberland. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Saturday 2 p. m. by Rev. John A. Cindt. Interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 6, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 29, 2011

MILLER, Webster W., Sr.

Webster W. Miller, Sr., 78, Plank Road, Somerset, died November 21 in the Somerset Community hospital. He was born May 27, 1883 in Bakersville, a son of the Joseph M. and Barbara (Smith) Miller.
His survivors include his widow, the former Ruth Boyer; five children: Mrs. Josephine MacLennan, Philadelphia; Mrs. Mary Louise Bender, Friedens; Mrs. Virginia M. Hare, Somerset; Webster W. Miller, Jr. and James E. Miller, both Chattanooga, Tenn.; one brother and two sisters: Cleeve Miller and Mrs. Mary Grady, both Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. Ruth Bauman, Somerset RD 5; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Miller was a member of Grace EUB church and was the teacher of the Baracca class of the church.
Somerset Daily American, November 22, 1961
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, November 22, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

MILLER, Webster W.

MILLER RITES
Funeral services for Webster W. Miller, Sr. will be conducted today, Thursday, 3 p.m. in the Hauger funeral home. The Rev. William C. Beal, Jr., will be in charge with burial in the Husband cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, November 23, 1961
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, November 22, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

MILLER, Wesley

Frostburg, July 8 - Wesley Miller, 73, retired farmer, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 126 Hill street. He had been in failing health for some time. Surviving children are Mrs. Helen Gauld, Saco, Maine; Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Baltimore; Mrs. Howard Davies, Narrows, Va.; Mrs. Stella Rephann, Mrs. Ruth Fisher, Charles, John, and Albert Miller, this city, and Oscar Miller, at home. He was a brother of John Miller, Jennings, Md., and a half-brother of Mrs. Gilbert Green, Grantsville; Miss Laura Miller, Jennings, and Frank Miller, Frostburg. Twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. His wife, the former Miss Sally Hansel, died six years ago, and a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Beal, Eckhart, died June 26.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

ELK GARDEN - Died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Miller, aged 88 years, 2 months and 24 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev L C Messick in the ME Church, South, and the body was interred in the Nethken Hill cemetery. The deceased was a resident of Md for many years, but spent much of his time recently in Elk Garden with Mrs Miller. He had been a believer in Christ for many years. The following children survive him; Mrs Wm Miller of Elk Garden; Mrs Rose Hitt, Mill Creek, Randolph Co; Mrs Alice Paugh, Swanton Md; Mrs Eliza Warnick, Randolph Co, and James Paugh.
Keyser Tribune, June 29, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

FROSTBURG — William Miller, 65, of 1005 Harpster Avenue, Akron, Ohio, died there Saturday, He was a former resident of Mt. Savage. Born in Clarysville, he was a son of the.late William and Jane (Lewis) Miller. His wife, Mary (Lemmert) Miller, died in May, 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Max Stowell, Camp Lejuene, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Labor and Mrs. Eskey Niner, here; a brother, Raymond Miller, Eckhart, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received after 3 p. m. tomorrow.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 3, 1969 - pg 8, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — William A. Miller, 73, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Meyersdale, died yesterday in Akron General Hospital. Born at Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Austin and Hannah (Leckemby) Miller. Surviving are his widow, Nan (Saylor) Miller; two daughters, Mrs. Vincent Angel, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Peter Pfieffer, Akron; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Cauley, Mrs. Clarence Firl and Mrs. Joseph Bradburn, all of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Ross Weimer, Connellsville; a brother, Herbert L. Miller, Somerset; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 2 p. m. Sunday. Services will be conducted there Monday at 11 a. m. by Rev. William Snell. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, February 18, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

ELK GARDEN - DIED, Sept. 29, 1913, after a brief illness, William H. Miller, aged about 64 years. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday. A more extended notice will be given next week.
Keyser Tribune, October 3, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010

ELK GARDEN - The funeral of William H. Miller on Wednesday of last week was largely attended. His age was 63 years, 4 months and 29 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. White, assisted by Rev. John A. Shockey. He was a member of the Order of Owls, and there were fifty members in the funeral procession besides a number who came late and did not join the procession. The members of the Order came from Westernport and intervening towns and were joined by the membership here. The flower bearers were James Blackburn, I. N. Lyon, S. R. Taylor, John McNally, Taylor Shears, Philmore White. The deceased leaves a wife and one daughter and many friends to mourn his departure.
Keyser Tribune, October 10 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010

William H. Miller, 85 years old, died early Monday morning at his home near Barton, this county. His wife, aged 84 years, survives and last Saturday they celebrated the sixty-fourth anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Miller served on the board of county commissioners some years ago. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Six daughters survive - Mrs. Henry Porter, Mrs. John Phillips, Mrs. John Greenhorn, and Miss Jennie Miller of Barton; Mrs. T. W. Merritt of Elkins, and Mrs. James McDonald, near Barton.
-Cumb News
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 6, 2010

MEYERSDALE - William H. Miller, 95, died yesterday at his home. Born in Meyersdale RD, he was a son of the late Jesse and Nancy (Engle) Miller. His wife, Myrtle ( Peters) preceded him in death. Surviving are three sons, Earl K. Miller, Frostburg; Delton C. Miller, Lincoln, Neb., and Wayne W. Miller, here; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Compton, RD 1, Salisbury; Mrs. Eleanor Meager, Mrs. Ethel Baker, here; two brothers, Charles Miller, Los Angeles, Cal., and Russel Miller, Charleroi; two half-brothers, Irvin Miller, RD 3, and John Miller, Akron, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Ada Slagle, Somerset; three half-sisters, Mrs. Ann Braeseker, Somerset; Mrs. Grace Harding and Mrs. Lydia Marstiller, St. Petersburg, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-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. Rev. Victor Vogel Jr. will officiate and burial will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, January 25, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Wilson A. Miller died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Snyder, Thursday, June 10, after a long illness. He was born March 1, 1874, the son of Abraham and Mary (Schrock) Miller of Summit Mills. His age at death was 74 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was married to Ida Hostetler, July 9, 1893. Mrs. Miller and seven of their 14 children preceded him in death. He was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren, and was a resident of Greenville Township for 30 years. For the past two and a half years, he made his home with the Snyders. He is survived by one son, Earl Miller of Meyersdale, and six daughters, Mrs. W. R. Snyder, Mrs. Robert Shockey, Mrs. Donald Barmoy and Mrs. M. W. Lindeman, all of Meyersdale; Mrs. James Shockey of Sheward, W.Va., and Mrs. S. B. Osgood of Grants Pass, Ore., and by 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Irvin Miller of Meyersdale, and Samuel Miller of Gray, and by three sisters, Mrs. Ella Weller and Mrs. Stella Meager, of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Clarence Keim of Lewistown. Funeral services were held in the Hostetler Church of the Brethren, Greenville Township, the Rev. J. E. Jones and the Rev. S. Loren Bowman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery under the direction of H. R. Konhaus.
Meyersdale Republican, June 24, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

In Peoria County, Illinois, on the 29th, ult, Mr. Isaac Millerson, aged about 55, formerly of this county.
South Branch Intelligencer September 26, 1839
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

Mr. Charles M. Milleson died at his home, near Springfield, W. Va., last Monday. He had been in poor health for more than a year. He had been one of the prominent business men of Hampshire Co.
Keyser Tribune, February 23, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

William J. Milleson, one of the prominent merchants of the town and senior mmber of the firm of Milleson and Combs, died at his home at Romney, W. Va., yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, from cancer. For a number of years he had been in bad health, but lately his trouble had become serious and he had made several trips to Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, the last one Tuesday of last week, returning to Romney Monday, when he was so weak that he had to be carried to his home.
Mr. Milleson was in his 50th year. He was born at Milleson's Mills and was a son of the late Charles Milleson. He is survived by his widow, who is a daughter of William Miller of North River Mills, and one son, Paul. Three brothers and two sisters survive - Silas and Charles, of Springfield; Robert, of Winchester and Mrs. Bettie? (or Dottie) Adams and Mrs. Hattie Wagoner, of Springfield.
The funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney.
26 February 1920, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
Posted November 26, 2009

"Mrs. Joseph Mills who died yesterday morning at her home on Big Vein Hill, was born in Mt. Savage in 1844, and was married to Joseph Mills in 1861. Her husband and nine children survive her. They are Mrs. Annie O'Malley and Mrs. Sarah Bowers, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. Margaret Burkey of Cumberland; Mrs. Mary Jane Ricker and Mrs. Clara Burns and Miss Catherine Mills, all of Lonaconing, save the latter, who resides in Midland. The funeral will take place Friday morning with a solemn requiem mass at St. Mary's Church. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery at Frostburg. Deceased was a good woman in every sense of the word. She reared a large family in the way they should go and they have not strayed from it. The Mills are old residents of Lonaconing and good people, every one."
[Note: This is Catherine Dean, daughter of Francis Dean and Mary Arnold of Mount Savage]
d.o.d. was 1 Jan 1908
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

"Death of Aged Lady-Mrs. Catherine Mills, aged 63 years, wife of Mr. Joseph Mills, Sr., died at her home on Big Vein Hill, Wednesday, New Year's morning at 4 o'clock. The cause of death was paralysis, from which dread disease Mrs. Mills had long been a sufferer. Deceased was born at Mt. Savage, where she was married to Mr. Joseph Mills in 1861. Mrs. Mills, with her husband, had been a resident of Lonaconing for upwards of 40 years and raised a family of 4 sons and 6 daughters. There are also 38 living grandchildren. The sons are Messrs. William, Joseph, Jr., and Gory E. Mills, of this place, and Mr. James Oscar Mills, of Midland; the daughters are, Mrs. Mary Ricker, Mrs. Clara Burns, and Miss Katherine Mills, all of Lonaconing; Mrs. Annie O'Malley and Mrs. Sarah Bowers, of Morgantown, W. Va., and Mrs. Margaret Burkey, of Cumberland. The late Mrs. Mills suffered one of two light paralytic strokes last summer, but it was not until two weeks ago that the case became serious. Two weeks ago Mrs. Mills suffered from a very severe stroke and was obliged to go to bed, from which she was never able to rise again. The funeral took place Friday morning."
about January 4, 1908
NOTE: I do not know which paper this came from.
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 18, 2009

Mrs. Flora Catherine Mills, 56, of RD 3, Rawlings, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted November 15.
Mrs. Mills was born at Smoke Hole, W. Va., the daughter of the late James and Virginia (VanMeter) Ketterman.
Besides her husband, Roman D. Mills, she is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Kenneth L. Miller, Buffalo Mills, Pa.; Mrs. Stanley M. Evans, Cresaptown; Mrs. Marshall G. Armentrout, RD 1, Keyser; Mrs. Junior E. Parish, RD 2, Keyser; Mrs. Carol J. Lamp, RD 3, Rawlings, and Miss Joyce E. Mills and Miss Cynthia K. Mills, both at home; two sons, Edward D. Mills, RD 3, Rawlings, and David L. Mills, at home; one brother, Frank Ketterman, RD 3, Rawlings, and four sisters, Mrs. Lelah Davis, RD 3, Rawlings; Mrs. Sadie Iser, McCoole; Mrs. Zora Gordon, city, and Mrs. Texie Moreland, RD 3, Rawlings; 17 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Mills was a member of the Danville Church of the Brethren. She was an employe of Barton’s Restaurant.
The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be recieved today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Danville Church of the brethren with Rev. Richard Saville officiating. Interment will be in the Waxler Cemetery, Danville. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Nov. 27, 1970; page 19.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 11, 2010

Garland, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mills, who live on St. Cloud St, died Monday evening and was buried at Purgittsville Wednesday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Brunk. Garland was a bright, sweet boy and popular with all who knew him.
Keyser Tribune, April 21, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 22, 2010

"Lonaconing - The funeral of Joseph Mills took place yesterday from St. Mary's Church. The funeral proceeded to Frostburg, where interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: George Mills, Fairmont, W. Va., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowers and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Malloy, of Morgantown, W. Va., Mr. and Mrs. James Berky, Cumberland; Oscar Mills and John Coleman and James Conlon, of Midland."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Sat 31 Dec 1910
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
(Posted September 14, 2009)

"Joseph Mills, of Westernport, watchman for the B & O Railroad Company, at Red Rock, just east of Piedmont, was struck by a train and killed shortly after midnight Friday night of last week, just after finishing his work. His body was located by his brother, Gory Mills, his failure to return home having resulted in a search for him. Mr. Mills had been in the B & O employ many years. His death occurred on his 49th birthday. He is survived by his wife and following children: Mrs. Walter Blubaugh, Lonaconing; Mrs. Frank Cowatch, Westernport; Catherine, Winnie, Margaret, Annie, Celie, John, Patrick, Lawrence and Joseph Mills, at home, and Pvt. Francis D. Mills, sea going depot, Paris Island, S.C. Two brothers, William Mills, Cumberland, and Gory Mills, Lonaconing; and five sisters, Mrs. James Burke, Cumberland; Mrs. Joseph Boris, and Miss Katie Mills, Morgantown; Mrs. John Burns, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Robert Maly, Morgantown, also survive."
"The Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia 19 Mar 1920
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009

"Joseph Mills, 47, Dead When Found By Rescue Crew-
John Murphy, Trapped for Hour, Escapes with Minor Injuries-
Lonaconing, March 31 - One man was killed and another injured this afternoon in a cave at Lonaconing Mine No, 2 of the Georges Creek Coal Company. Joseph Mills, 47, of Gilmore, was dead when a rescue crew extricated his body at 7:10 p.m., approximately five hours after the fall. John Murphy, 50, of Lonaconing, escaped with minor injuries, although trapped for more than an hour. Ironically, the men had finished their last car for the day, and the mine was scheduled to be shut down tomorrow for the annual Mitchell day celebration, with the prospect of an indefinite shutdown because of failure of operators and the United Mine Workers to reach a contract agreement in New York by midnight tonight.
Accident a Mystery
Murphy was unable to explain how the accident occurred. Interviewed at the home of relatives, where he was sipping black coffee, he appeared shaken by his experience and somewhat hesitant to talk about it. He suffered a bruised left leg and apparently minor injuries to his side. He had not yet been examined by a physician. "I don't know what happened," Murphy said. "There was no warning. All I remember was a deafening sound and a crashing of timber and crashing. I was knocked back into the heading near the breast. My light was extinguished."
Bewildered at First
"For a minute I was bewildered. Then, I attempted to crawl toward what I believed was the front of the fall. I had no light, but I did have three matches, which I lighted, hoping to see some hole where I might escape. I dug for awhile, then I saw the reflection of a light dimly shining through a small opening in the fall. I had previously called for help until I was hoarse. When I saw the light, I hollered as loud as I could." This time, Murphy said, his shout was answered, and a voice which later proved to be that of David Brown, said he was going for help. It was an hour then until the frantically digging rescue crew removed enough of the fall to pull Murphy out. Volunteers To Help Murphy, learning that Mills was still trapped, volunteered to stay and assist in freeing him, but was ordered to go home. Then, the rescue crew, headed by District Mine Inspector Frank T. Powers, Frostburg, Mine Superintendant John P. Stevenson, and Foreman William C. Abbott and Joseph Todd began the five-hour attempt to free Mills. Shortly after 7 p.m., they reached his body, which had been pinned by the heavy rock fall and timber. The body was taken to the Eichhorn funeral home, where it was examined by Dr. Henry M. Hodgson. Dr. Hodgson said Mills had died of suffocation. There were no other injuries, he reported. Body Doubled Up Abbott, the foreman, who was one of the first on the scene, said Mills body was near the front of the car they had loaded. It was doubled up with the face downward. An hour before the body was recovered, the Rev. E. T. Fisher, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Midland, went to the scene to administer the conditional rites of absolution. Later, he went to the Mills home to comfort the sorrowing family. Abbott said the men had been engaged in tunneling work and had set a set of timber as ordered. Both were experienced miners and were regarded as very capable, he said. Asked as to his opinion of the cause of the fall, Abbott replied, "It was one of those unforeseen things." He declined to comment further. Occurred at 2 p.m. Murphy placed the time of the cave-in at 2 p.m. Their plight was discovered less than an hour later when Abbott sent David Brown to check on them when they failed to appear at the change of shifts. Then rescue workers swung into speedy action. The pair had just finished loading a car, according to Murphy, who said that just before the crash, he had commented, "That's a load." To which he said Mills replied, "Yes, there's over two tons on that one." Those were Mill's last words. That last car they loaded was the fourth one out of that "place" today, Murphy said, although they had loaded several others out of the heading nearby. Hundreds of persons crowded the scene of the tragedy, including miners from nearby operations, who stood by, as is the custom, in case they should be needed for the rescue work.
First Fatality Since 1938
The mishap into which District Mine Inspector Powers was to launch an immediate probe, was the first mine fatality in this area since January 1938, when John Cosgrove was killed in a similar manner here. Murphy (sic-should be Mills) served overseas during the World war and was wounded in action. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Midland, the Knights of Columbus of Frostburg, and the Midland Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Joseph Mills, Sr., Westernport; his wife, Mrs. Nellie McGowan Mills, seven children ranging in age from 7 to 13, Regis, Joseph, Jr., Maryjohn, Bernadette, Brennan, William and Paul; and four brothers and six sisters."
"Cumberland Times" Cumberland, Maryland 31 Mar 1941
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 8, 2009

"WOOSTER -- Lawrence H. Mills, 88, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Horn Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Wellsburg, W.Va., the son of Lawrence A. and Eva Marie Mayhew Mills, and had been a coal miner until 1957. He retired from the Diebold Co. in 1985. He attended St. Mary Catholic Church, was a member of Lamplighters, the Moose Lodge where he served as a past governor, member of the V.F.W. and the Eagles Lodge. He is well remembered in the Ohio Valley as one of the best second basemen for Windsor Power. He served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII, as a medic attached to a Marine Unit and at Iwo Jima. He moved to Ohio in 1958 from West Virginia. Surviving are a stepson, E.G. Simmons of Ovid, Mich.; a brother, Leslie Mills of Shreveport, La.; a nephew, Jim (Kitty) Via of Brewster; and many other nieces and nephews Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Naylor Mills on April 3, 1998, whom he married Aug. 26, 1957; and siblings, Joseph, Patrick, Michael, Bythia, Dorothy, Ruth, Margaret and Ramona. Services will be held at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, W.Va. 26070-1411 on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Bethany Cemetery, Bethany, W.Va. Friends will be received at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, on Monday, Feb. 7, from 2-4 p.m. and at Reasner Funeral Home one hour before the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691."
Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio, Friday 2 February 2011
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted February 12, 2011

“Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Mills, of 310 Franklin Street, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient since yesterday. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Connolly) Barry. She was the widow of William H. Mills. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Shaffer, Mrs. Thomas Cumiskey, Sr., and Mrs. Darrell Johnson, all of Cumberland, and Leroy Benner, Utica, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Rooney, Frostburg, and Mrs. Catherine Spitzer, Baltimore, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mills was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Sodality of that church. The body will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Darrell Johnson, 30 Green Street, tomorrow. The family requests that flowers be omitted.”
“The Cumberland Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland 9 May 1952
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 10, 2009

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Mills, who live at 15 A. Street, died last Monday and was buried in their home cemetery in the country Tuesday.
Keyser Tribune, October 20, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

"WESTERNPORT - Patrick Joseph Mills, 70, of 221 Smoot Street, died yesterday at his home. He had been in failing health two months. Born in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Joseph and Winifred (Donahue) Mills. He was a member of Potomac Fire Company No. 2 for 52 years, and was a retired guard for Westvaco's Luke mill. He was also a member of the Senior Citizen's Club. Surviving are his widow, Mabel (Elliott) Mills; one son, Charles Patrick Mills, Leonardtown; one daughter, Patricia Jo Mills, Elkins, W.Va.; three brothers, Lawrence Mills, Ohio; Francis Mills, Brownsville, Pa.; John Mills, here; four sisters, Mrs. Bridget Sultzer, Mrs. Catherine Story and Mrs. Anna Robertson, all of here; Mrs. Cecelia Wiltison, Luke, and three grandsons. Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Bloomington Cemetery. The rosary will be recited today at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be members of Potomac Fire Company No. 2, Danny Taylor, Russell Wilson, James Cirillo, Ronald Wiltison, William Mayles, Jr., and Robert Shimer. Other members of the company will be honorary bearers."
"The Cumberland News" Cumberland, Maryland, Wednesday 8 Sep 1976
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009

"Mrs. Winifred Bernadette Mills, 85, wife of the late Joseph Mills, died at 10:15 this morning at her home on Front Street, Westernport, following an illness of several months. Born 9 April 1872 in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Mills was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bridget (McLarkie) Donahue. Her husband died in 1920. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport. Survivors include four sons, John Mills, at home; Patrick Mills, Westernport, Francis Mills, Brownsville, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Robertson, Philadelphia; Mrs. Catherine Story, Baltimore; Mrs. Cecil Wiltison, Luke; Mrs. Francis Cowatch and Mrs. Henry Sultzer, Westernport. Also surviving are 40 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport."
"The Piedmont Herald" Piedmont, West Virginia, 12 Dec 1957
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 29, 2009

WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Winifred B. Mills, 85, of 338 Front Street, died this morning at her home A native of Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bridget (McLarkie) Donahue. She had resided here 40 years. Her husband, Joseph Mills, preceded her in death. She was a member of St Peter's Catholic Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Catherine Story, Baltimore; Mrs. Charles Robertson, Philadelphia; Mrs. Mary Cowatch and Mrs. Bridget Sultzer, both of here, and Mrs. Cecelia Wilttson, Luke; four sons, John Mills, at home; Patrick Mills, of here; Lawrence Mills. Windsor Heights, W. Va., and Francis Mills, Brownsville. Pa.; a sister. Mrs. Margaret O'Connor, Oakland; 40 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren., The body is at the Boal Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, December 12, 1957 - pg 20, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 27, 2010

Mills Services
WESTERNPORT — A requiem mass for Mrs. Winifred B. Mills, 85, who died yesterday at her home, 338 Front Street, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a. m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery and pallbearers, all grandsons, will be Charles Sultzer, Francis, Joseph and Michael Cowatch, Charles Wilson and Charles, Brendan and Joseph Mills.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, December 13, 1957 - pg 14, co 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 27, 2010

"William Henry Mills, 74, of 45 Greene street, died last night after a lingering illness. He was formerly employed at the Western Maryland Railways shops and came here from Lonaconing, where he was a miner. He was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine C. Mills, of Lonaconing. Besides his widow, Mary E. (Kean) (sic) Mills, three daughters survive, Mrs. Leroy Beemer, (sic) Holyoke, Mass., Mrs. Thomas Cumiskey, Sr., this city, and Mrs. Arthur D. Johnson, this city; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, Geory, Lonaconing, and five sisters, Mrs. Robert O'Malley, Morgantown, W. Va., Mrs. Joseph Bauer, Morgantown, W. Va., Mrs. John Byrnes, Lonaconing, Mrs. Catherine C. Snyder, Baltimore, and Mrs. Margaret Burkey, of this city."
"Cumberland Evening Times" Thursday, 5 September 1940
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 26, 2010

Robert E. Mimmie, 77, a World War I veteran and Soldiers Home resident, died late Tuesday in the Soldiers Home Hospital. Surviving are a brother, Clarence, and a sister, Mrs. Effie Weimer, both Meyersdale, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are to be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Soldiers Home Chapel, the Rev. Caesar Auerbach, officiating. Burial is to be in the Home Cemetery with the David Suitor Funeral Home in charge.
The Sandusky Register, Sandusky, Ohio, August 3, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 13, 2011

Somerset, Pa., July 8 - Services for Charles Mimna, 68, former Somerset Co. resident who died in Tucson, Ariz. Wednesday, were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Walter S. Hoffman Funeral Home, Somerset, by Rev. Reed S. Shirty, pastor of the Grace Evangelical Church. Interment was in the United Brethren church cemetery at Jenner Crossroads. Mr. Mimna was born in Garrett Co., Md. His wife, Laura (Winters) Mimna, passed away in 1920. Eight children survive. He was a brother of John and James Mimna, Meyersdale; William Mimna, Ligonier; Harry Mimna, Youngstown, O.; Mrs. George Hay, Meyersdale; Mrs. Norman May, Davidsville; Mrs. Mary Gardner and Mrs. Emma Gray, Salisbury; and Mrs. Bessie Porterfield, Cumberland, Md. Mr. Mimna was a Spanish-American War veteran.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

MEYERSDALE, Mar. 3 - John H. Mimna, 71, died Saturday at his home here. He was born October 24, 1870, a son of the late Edward and Mary Jane (Lenhart) Mimna. Besides his wife, Mrs. Alice (Seihl) Mimna, he is survived by a son, Clarence B. Mimna, of here; seven daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Lawrence Hartle and Mrs. Albert Fuller, all of here; Mrs. Walter Deal, Magnolia, Ohio; Mrs. Homer Tidenberg, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Herman Flower, Garrett, Pa.; and Mrs. Melvin Haer, Tucson, Arizona; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where services will be held tomorrow at 1 p. m. Rev. Edwin Nagle, pastor of the Reformed Church, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 3, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

OAKLAND - Miss Lillian May Minard, 81, formerly of Deer Park, died Friday in Takoma Park.
She was born in Garrett County, a daughter of the late DeWitt and Rebecca (Maule) Minard. She is survived by one sister, Miss Maude Minard, Takoma Park; one brother, Edward Minard, Washington; a niece and a nephew.
The body will be returned to the John 0. Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with interment in Deer Park Cemetery.
Feb 16 1975 Cumberland Times

William H. Miner, 90 years old, of Mill Run, died at his home at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon after a short illness. He was born July 15, 1862, near Normalville, the son of the late Joel and Catherine Seneff Miner. Mr. Miner was justice of the peace in Springfield township for 42 years. He was a member of the Mill Run E. U. B. Church and was superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr. Miner was awarded a bronze medal by the Pennsylvania Sunday School Association for a half century of activity at the Mill Run church. Deceased was a member of the Mill Run Grange and was engaged in farming. Surviving are seven sons, Raymond of Indian Head; Frank, Lester and Ralph of Mill Run; Wesley and Edward of Connellsville, and Clyde of Killer; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Dull and Mrs. Kathryn Burkholder of Mill Run, and Mrs. Irene Welsh of Connellsville; 53 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. His wife, Mrs. Sarah Jane Miner, died in September 1939. He was also preceded in death by three children. A prayer service will be held at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Dull of Mill Run, at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with additional rites in the Mill Run E. U. B. Church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Robert Blank will officiate. Burial will take place in the Normalville Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 4, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Mrs. Bennette Marie Minick, 56, Hillcrest Drive, was dead on arrival at Sacred Heart Hospital last night after being stricken at her residence. A native of Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Bertrand and Clara (Finzel) Baer. Mrs. Minick was a nurse attending the widow of Dr. Arthur H. Hawkins. Surviving are her husband, Charles Minick; a son, Roy D. Hawkins; a brother, Gerald Baer, Finzel; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Wolford and Mrs. Odell Layman, both of Finzel, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, Baltimore Avenue, where the family will receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Tuesday at 9 a.m. by Rev. John P. Lyness, administrator of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 2, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 18, 2010

FINZEL — Mrs. Edna E. Minick, 77, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leona Wilson, Westernport. A native of Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Minnie (Dorsey) Layman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt Minick. Mrs. Minick was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, and the Sodality. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Rena McKenzie, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Marguerite Oliver, Greenbelt; two sons, Anthony Minick, Salisbury, Pa.; Ralph Minick, Cumberland; two brothers, Tracey Layman, Vestal, N.Y.; James Layman, Frostburg; a sister Mrs. Genevieve Raley, here; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at St. Michael's Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Minick, Lee Minick, Robert Minick, Richard Wilson, John Cassen and Evan Bone.
The Cumberland News, April 27, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

SALISBURY, Pa. Helen Louise Minick, 63, of 245 High St., Salisbury, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at the Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown. Born Oct. 29, 1938, at Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late George and Viola (Wilt) Orner. Mrs. Minick was a flagger for Keystone Lime Company and was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, West Salisbury. Surviving besides her husband, Carl J. Minick; eight sons, Kenneth Hollada and wife Joyce, Salisbury, Wayne Hollada and wife Debra, Meyersdale, David Hollada, Terra Alta, Randall Hollada and wife Susan, Meyersdale, Glenn Hollada and wife Michelle, Cumberland, Md., Russell Hollada and wife Tammy, Meyersdale, Harold Hollada, Meyersdale, and Mike Minick and wife Tina, Jennerstown; six daughters, Terry Bodes and husband James, Salisbury, Glynnis Troutman and husband Vondell, Wellersburg, Roxann Baker and husband Jeffrey, Rockwood, Christine Houck and husband Rodney, Sidmen, Amy Broucher and husband Randy, Somerset, and Lisa Borosky and husband Gary, Somerset; one brother, Roger Orner, Meyserdale; four sisters, Ruth Miller, Willowock, Ohio, Shelva Conn, Meyersdale, Joann Werner, Springs, and Shirley Anderson, Washington; 29 grandchildren, Jay, Chris, Nicole, Natasha, Joshua, Jessica, Kristan, Michael, Randall Jr., Carl, Monica, Jessica, Jeremy, Brandon, Travis, Danielle, Matthew, Shannon, Amanda, Joshua, Vanessa, Ashley, Renee, Emily, Kristen, Kylie, Andrew, Amy, and Mikey; and three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Danny, and Zachary. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason Dixon Highway, Salisbury, on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Albert J. Anselmi officiating. Interment will be in the Salisbury Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to the family.
Cumberland Times obituary
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009

LONACONING — Leonard A. Minick, 55, of Moscow, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Martha (Caton) Minick. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of Disabled American Veterans and Midland American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Freda (Garlitz) Minick; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Louck of Michigan; Mrs. Daisy Arnold and Mrs. Betty Fadeley, RD 2, Frostburg, and Mrs. Hilda Wilhelm, Avilton. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m and where the rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Barton, Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Avilton.
The Cumberland News, October 25, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

ECKHART — Mrs. Mary (Jean) Minick, 74, Beechers Avenue, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. She had been in ill health two months. A native of Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mary Ann (McKenzie) Layton. Her husband, John W. Minick, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Frostburg. Survivors include two sons, John (Bud) Minick, Star Route, Frostburg, and Odell Minick, LaGrange, Illinois; a daughter, Mrs. Hubert McKenzie, Finzel; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Evans, El Paso, Texas, and Mrs. Jerome Wilson, Frostburg; a brother, Henry Layton, Oldtown; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. Prayers will be said at St. Michael's Church Friday at 10 a.m. and interment will be in Zion Methodist Cemetery. Requiem mass will he celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Michael's Church.
The Cumberland News, April 7, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Sergeant Stephen Minick, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Minick, RD Salisbury, hit by fragments from a clay mine explosion in South Vietnam, was killed at 2:45 p. m. on Monday, according to word received by his parents. A member of the 73rd Airborne Brigade, Minick has been stationed in Vietnam since June 24, 1966, and had only 34 more days to serve there. He was recently given a bronze star with V for Valor in the face of the enemy. Serving as sergeant over a fire team, two of his men were also granted army accommodation awards. Born in Salisbury January 15, 1948, he was a son of Anthony and Iva (Bittinger) Minick. A graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School, May 24, 1965, Minick left for the service the following day. Surviving are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Elaine, Salisbury; Carl, West Salisbury; Pauline Deneen, Hyndman; Lee, Kenneth and Angela, at home. Word received by his parents indicated that the body of Sgt. Minick would arrive within the States shortly. Interment will be made in Salisbury IOOF Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 30, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Mr. Minnick, a native of Listie, Pa., was born April 26, 1885, and was employed as a driller in the stone quarry at Corriganville. He was a son of the late John and Caroline Minnick. His first wife, Gertrude Minnick, is deceased. Surviving are his second wife, Mrs. Rebecca Mauk Minnick; two daughters, Mrs. Jeene McGlone, Akron; and Mrs. Gertrude Kennell, Hyndman. Also surviving are seven sons, Frank, Raymond, Earl, Homer and Kenneth Minnick, Hyndman; Lloyd Minnick, Ellerslie; Guy Minnick, Akron, Ohio. Six stepchildren, Mrs. Annabelle Kane, Washington, Pa.; Mrs. Ruby Minnick, Niles, Ohio; Mrs. Joseph Graham, RD 1, city; Mrs. Etta Jenkins, Washington, Pa.; James Mauk, RD 1, city, and John Mauk, Fort Ashby; a sister, Mrs. William Tvvigg, Hyndman; 49 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Minnick will be held Sunday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home with Rev. F. D. Oberkircher, pastor of the Hyndman-Wellersburg charge of the Evangelical Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 25, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Annie B. Minnick, 92, of 124 South Water Street, died yesterday. A native of Garrett County she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Sophia (Anderson) Blocher and was the widow of Edward R. Minnick. She was a member of Frostburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, Bernard P., Akron, Ohio; Wilford I., LaVale, and James E. and Walter G. Minnick, both of here; nine grandchildren; 18 great-granchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 3 p. m. by Rev. Merle D. Correll. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Ruffo, Steven Kenney, Gary Barmoy, William Shuck, John Stevens and Leroy Himmelwright.
The Cumberland News, December 27, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 12, 2011

FINZEL — Bernard A. Minnick, 55, was dead on arrival yesterday at Miners Hospital. He was an employe of Kelly Springfield Tire Company, and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Born in Finzel, he was a son of the late Joseph and Martha (Caton) Minnick. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elnora (Garlitz) Minnick; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Wade, LaVale; five sons, Jackson Minnick, Millard Minnick and Robert Minnick, all of Finzel; Bernard Minnick Jr., with the Marine Corps at Parris Island, S. C., and Steven Minnick, at home; four sisters, Mrs. William Louk, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Hoy Arnold, Frostburg; Mrs. Thomas Wilhelm, Avilton, and Mrs. James Faidley, Finzel; a brother, Leonard Minnick, Nikep, and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a. m. at St. Michael's Church. Burial will be in Blocher Cemetery. A Christian wake will be held at the funeral home today at 7:30 p. m. Pallbearers will be Dale Wilhelm, Blaine Wilhelm, Dale Garlitz, Harold Faidley, Donald Garlitz and Paul Garlitz.
The Cumberland News, November 12, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Frances Minnick, 79, widow of Joseph Minnick, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted yesterday. Born in Garrett County, a daughter of the late Jacob and Fannie (Christner) McKenzie, she was the last surviving member of that family. Mrs. Minnick was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are three sons, Marion, Allen and Lawrence Minnick, all of Frostburg; five daughters, Mrs. James Hickman, Akron; Mrs. Harry Hotchkiss, Ridgeley; Mrs. Raymond Brode and Mrs. Thomas Scarpelli, both of Eckhart, and Mrs. Raymond Wempe, Cumberland, 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today after 7 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 8, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009

James A. Minnick, 54, of Clarysville, was dead on arrival Wednesday at Miners Hospital. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Albert and Levorial (Caton) Minnick. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Mary Margaret (Lancaster) Minnick; three-brothers, Lawrence Minnick, Frostburg; Elmer Minnick and Conrad Minnick, both of Baltimore; and a sister, Mrs. Ethel McKenzie, Frostburg. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Arthur Evans officiating. Burial will be in Johnston Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, October 31, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

ECKHART — John Walter Minnick, 80, of here, died today in the Cumberland Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Jacob and Annie (Rainer) Minnick. Surviving are his widow, Regina (Layton) Minnick; two sons, John E. (Bud) Minnick, Star Route, Frostburg, and Odell T. Minnick, LaGrange. III.; a daughter, Mrs. Hubert McKenzie, RD 2, Frostburg; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Wednesday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 13, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Frostburg, June 26 - Joseph Elmer Minnick, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Minnick, Big Savage Mountain, died this morning at his home of a congenital heart condition. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, Robert, James and Raymond Minnick, and a sister, Lena Minnick, all at home. The body is at the residence. No arrangements have been made.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 25, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Lulu Minnick, 67, of 217 West Main Street, died this morning in Miners Hospital where she was admitted Friday. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Clara (McKenzie) Caton, and widow of Albert Minnick. Mrs. Minnick was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are four sons: James Minnick, Clarysville; Lawrence and Conrad Minnick, both of RD 2; and Elmer Minnick, Baltimore; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel McKenzie, RD 2; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Werner, Finzel; and Mrs. Minnie Winebrenner, RD 2; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 1, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

FROSTBURG — Marion J. Minnick, 62, of Kemp Drive, died Wednesday at Frostburg Community Hospital, where he had been a patient four weeks. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Joseph and Frances (McKenzie) Minnick. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow, Mildred (Jeffries) Minnick; a daughter, Mrs. Leona Baker, here; three sons, Robert and Raymond Minnick, here, and James Minnick, Mt. Savage; three brothers, Allen Minnick, Frostburg; Lawrence Minnick, Cleveland, Ohio; and Eugene Minnick, Akron, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Durkin, Mrs. Angela Scarpelli, Eckhart; Mrs. Helen Brode, here; Mrs. Bessie Hotchkiss, Ridgeley; and Mrs. Anna Hickman, Akron; 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. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be conducted today at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 11, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

MINNICK, Mrs. Mary Ann McKenzie

AVILTON — Mary Ann Minnick, 62, of Avilton, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born June 27,1941, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Byard A. and Dollie Frost (Turner) McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Minnick. Mrs. Minnick was a member of St. Ann’s Shrine and was a supply person for Flushing Shirt Factory, Grantsville. Surviving are six stepchildren, Joseph Minnick, Centerville, Elmer Minnick Jr., Mount Airy, Bobby Minnick, Linthicum, Patricia Winfield and Roger Minnick, both of Frostburg and Brenda Minnick, Baltimore; one aunt, Leora Brown, Avilton; and several cousins. Interment will take place at a later date.
Cumberland Times-News obituary; Saturday, April 10, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 28, 2011

Richard D. "Sam" Minnick Sr., 59, of Second Avenue, Hyndman, died Friday, Nov. 22, 1996, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born May 2, 1937, in Hyndman, a son of the late Raymond E. and Myrtle M. (Smeak) Minnick. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Alice Jean (Bridges) Minnick; a son, Richard D. Minnick Jr. of Bedford RD 3; two daughters, Cynthia M. Shaffer and Verna D. Burkett, both of Hyndman; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Reggie K. "Bill" Minnick of Phillippi, W.Va., and Robert E. Minnick of Buffalo Mills RD 1. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd J. Minnick and Raymond E. Minnick; and a sister, Grace M. Minnick. Mr. Minnick was employed by the Bedford County Housing Authority and formerly had worked at the PPG plant in Cumberland, Md. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Hyndman Rod and Gun Club and the Kennells Mills Sportsman's Club. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Gregory Sinclair officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The Bedford Gazette, November 23, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2010

MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Sarah Mishler, 57, of Norton, Ohio, died Sunday in Barberton Ohio. Born in Meyersdale, she was a daughter of Mrs. Pearl (Ohler) Tressler, RD l, and the late Elmer Tressler. Also surviving are her husband. Merle Mishler; a son, Carl Mishler, Kane; a sister, Miss Idella Tressler, RD 1, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Milton Morris officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, March 11, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 5, 2010

Miner Dies in Rock Fall -
Services for George Franklin Mitchell Jr., 19, of RD 1, Garrett, Pa., who died Friday in Somerset Community Hospital from injuries received in a mine accident, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, Pa., by Rev. George Lyford. Interment will be in the Rockwood IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was killed in a rock fall at the GM&W Coal Co.'s No. 1 mine just outside the Somerset County community of Boswell. He had been seated on a coal car several miles into the shaft Friday when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on the head, company officials said. Mr. Mitchell's father had been working in another section of the mine when the accident occurred, police reported. Born August 13, 1953, in Somerset, Mr. Mitchell was a son of George F. and Anola Shroyer Mitchell. He is survived by parents, and one sister, Mrs. Betty Jane Knopsnyder of Rockwood RD 1. He attended Berlin Area High School and was also a member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department.
December 10, 1972, The Cumberland Sunday Times
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Ohiopyle, April 17.—Hiram Simpson Mitchell died at his late residence in Stewart township. Sunday morning, April ]5, at 9.30 o'clock, after an Illness of more than a year. Death came peacefully and as a release to the patient sufferer. Hiram Simpson Mitchell was the youngest son of the late Martin Mitchell of Stewart township and was born 39 years ago on his father's farm in the well known "Mitchell Settlement." He attended the public schools of his native township until he reached manhood, after which he decided on farming as his
life's work and remained at home with his parents. Ten years ago his father died and then it was that he assured his aged mother, that he would take up the burden his father had carried so long. Mr. Mitchell's trouble has been a puzzle to tho medical profession.
Two weeks ago it was thought best to put him under an operation, which seemed to give some relief, but it was only his own heroic spirit that nerved him up.
Fifteen years ago Mr. Mitchell married Miss Annie McMillan, daughter of the late Matthew McMillan. This union was blessed with one son, Scott, 12 years old. Besides his wife and son he is survived by his mother, now In her 73rd year, and five sisters, Mrs. J. W. Church of Ohiopyle, Mrs. John Ault of Oakland, Md.; Mrs, Thomas Swaney, Mt. Braddock; Mrs. Joseph J.
Koihl(?), MeKee's Rocks, and Miss Lillie D. Mitchell, McKee's Rocks, and one brother, T. M. Mitchell, of Ohiopyle.
Funeral today at: one o'clock, Interment In Mitchell Cemetery; services by Rev. Edwards of the Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a member.
The Daily Courier, (Connellsville, PA) Apr 17, 1906

John Joseph Mitchell, 74, of 118 Winton Place, died Friday at his home. He had been in ill health several years. A native of Piedmont, W.Va., he was born January 13, 1884, a son of the late William and Mary (Joyce) Mitchell. His wife, Mrs. Margaret J. (Smith) Mitchell, died in 1956. Mr. Mitchell was formerly employed as a supervisor of the workshop at Amcelle plant of the Celanese Corporation of America. Survivors include a son, John W. Mitchell, at home, and a sister, Miss Margaret R. Mitchell, at home. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Cumberland Council 586, Knights of Columbus. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Members of the Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at the funeral home today at 8 p. m. A requiem high mass will be celebrated in SS. Peter and Paul Church tomorrow at 9 a. m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 18, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Miss Margaret R. Mitchell, 75, of 118 Winton Place, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted November 16. A native of Piedmont, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Joyce) Mitchell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Miss Mitchell at one time was employed as a saleswoman for the old Vogel Shoe Store on Baltimore Street and later worked with the Smith Shoe Store where she retired in 1957. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the church. Survivors include a nephew, John W. Mitchell, Baltimore. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 7 p. m. A requiem high Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a. m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church and interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Speir, Harry Kelso, Joseph DiNicola, Robert Cowden, John Farrell and Edward Bragg.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 26, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009