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DORAN, John

Winchester VA, Feb 13 - John Doran , 86 years old, a native of Ireland and father of Police Chief Michael Doran, died last evening. A widow, two daughters and two sons survive.
Keyser Tribune, February 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 20, 2010

DORMAN, Mrs. Margaret Jane Winebrenner

MOUNT SAVAGE,MARYLAND -- Margaret Jane Dorman, 92, formerly of Mount Savage, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She had been a resident of Frostburg Village Nursing Home.Born June 7, 1906, in Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Flora (Martens) Winebrenner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Stanley Dorman; one daughter, Dorothea Simons; and three sisters, Blanch Helmick, Marie Caughey and Virginia Wyszynski. Mrs. Dorman was retired from Mount Savage School Cafeteria. She was an active member of the Mount Savage United Methodist Church. She held an office in the Parent-Teacher Association. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rebecca Arnold Chapter #57, and was a member of Mount Savage Historical Society, Barrelville Outdoor Club, the Frostburg Senior Citizens, and the Mount Savage Senior Citizens. Surviving are three daughters, Eleanor Gibbons, Port Charlotte, Fla., Maxine Leavitt, Silver Spring, and Priscilla Simons, St. Cloud, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Murray Winebrenner, Opalocka, Fla., Victor Winebrenner, Orlando, Fla.; and three sisters, Anna Dougherty, Honey Grove, Texas, Roberta McGuire, Frostburg, and Rose Alice Hobbins, Brooksville, Fla. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rebecca Arnold Lodge #57 will hold a service at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Mount Savage United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Mount Savage United Methodist Cemetery.
Publication Date: Monday, August 10, 1998; Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, Maryland
~Genie
Posted August 2, 2019

DORN, Mrs. Pearl Geneva Weimer

Mrs. Pearl Geneva Dorn, 77, of 630½ Frederick Street, died Wednesday at Sylvan Retreat where she had been a patient since November of last year. A native of Westernport, she was a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Sigler) Weimer. She is survived by her husband, Eldridge M. Dorn, two daughters, Mrs. Neal S. Kelly, Baltimore Pike, and Mrs. James C. Miller, Lakeland, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Della Weimer, Oakland, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dorn was a member of Centre Street Methodist Church. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Carlton M. Harris, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church and interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Friday, February 10, 1961; The Cumberland News, Cumberland, MD.
~Genie
Posted December 22, 2018

DORNORR, Clarence Oliver (child)

DIED, at Schell, Oct 9, 1913, of Cholera Infantum, Clarence Oliver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dornorr, aged 1 year, 1 month and three days. The child was buried at Rehoboth on Friday, Oct. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. White of Elk Garden. Undertaker W. H. Kight of same place had charge of the burial.
Keyser Tribune, October 17 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 22, 2010

 

 

DORSEY, Dennis

Dennis Dorsey, a well-known resident of Midland, died at this home here, Tuesday evening after an illness of several months. Mr Dorsey was born in Wicklow county, Ireland. He married Miss Julia Cavanaugh. He was a faithful member of St Joseph's Catholic church. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Dennis Dorsey, Pittsburgh. The funeral will be held Friday morning with requiem high mass in St Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Belvedere Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Thursday, August 28. 1924 - pg 11, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 20, 2010

DORSEY, Mrs. Ella

Mrs. Ella Dorsey, 63, daughter of the late William B. and Theresa (Smith) Dorsey, of Bedford county, Pa., died yesterday in Akron, O. The body was brought here today to the home of her son, Charles Brown, 725 Lafayette avenue. She was twice married. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Guthrie, this city, and Mrs. Grace Barnes, Akron; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Trost, this city, and Mrs. Etta Fait, Buffalo Mills, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 18, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

DORSEY, Elwood W.

Requiem mass for Elwood W. Dorsey, 69, of 622 Bedford Street, who died Sunday, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body is at the t=Stein Funeral Home whre the roasary will be recited today at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Paul Atkinson, Raymond Martin, Spurgeon Washington, Robert Gordon, John Gilmore and Frank Rhoads.
Handwritten date- 13 April 1969; no publication noted
~Genie
Posted August 6, 2021

DORSEY, James

MIDLAND—James Dorsey, 77 year-old retired coal miner, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient since September. Born in Moscow, he was a son of the late Michael and Margaret (Cullen) Dorsey. His wife, Mrs. Mary (Cunningham) Dorsey, preceded him in death. Mr. Dorsey was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society of the parish and Local Mine Workers Local 6012. Surviving are a son, Ignatius Dorsey, Midland, and six sisters: Miss Agatha Dorsey, Mrs. Ellen Wiland, Mrs. Anna Jones and Mrs. Bridget Timney all of Moscow and Miss Catherine Dorsey and Mrs. Margaret Devlin, Barton. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home, Lonaconing. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph's Church by Rev. John J. Buckley, pastor, and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, January 9, 1955 - pg 31, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 15, 2011

 

 
DORSEY, Mrs. Julia

"The funeral of Mrs. Julia Dorsey, widow of the late Dennis Dorsey, was held Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mrs. Dorsey had been making her home with her son, J. Dennis Dorsey, of Pittsburgh. Her body was brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Garrett Burns, Midland. She is survived by one other sister, Mrs. Samuel Jackson, Cumberland. The pallbearers were John McVeigh, Isaac O'Rourke, Lawrence Dunn, Joseph Jackson, and George Allen. Among those attending from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. William Tyler, New York; Mr. and Mrs. John Burns, and daughter, Virginia, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. James Burns, and son, James and Mrs. James, Kenney, Uniontown; Mrs. J. Joseph Winner, Smock, Pa.; Mrs. Rose Palmer, Pittsburgh; Luke K. Burns, Baltimore, Md.; Misses Jas. and Julia Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. James Carroll, Mrs. Patrick Creegan; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Burns, Thomas Kenny, Cumberland; Mrs. Joseph McGowan and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spates, Frostburg, Al Burns and Garrett Burns, Uniontown, Pa."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Tuesday 19 May 1928
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 11, 2009

 

DORSEY, Mrs. Margaret

Keyser News~Keyser, W VA, June 23
Mrs Dorsey, mother of Mr Owen Dorsey of our town, died at the home of her son on Thursday evening about 11 o'clock of old age.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, June 23, 1906 - pg 8, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 4, 2015

DORSEY, Mrs. Margaret

Keyser News
The many friends of Mrs Dorsey, mother of Mr Owen Dorsey, attended the funeral services which were held on Monday morning.  It was one of the largest funerals that had been seen here for some time.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, June 26, 1906 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 4, 2015

DORSEY, Mrs. Mary C. King

Woman Fatally Stricken While Watching Son Graduate from School
Keyser, W Va, May 27 - Mrs Owen Dorsey, 56, died at 7 o'clock this morning from the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered last night while attending the graduation exercises of Keyser High School of which her youngest son, Owen Dorsey, Jr. was a member.  Mrs Dorsey had been in ill health for three weeks, but insisted on attending the school festivities.  While the program was progressing, she swooned and fell forward in her seat.  She was taken home in an unconscious condition.  Besides her husband, Owen Dorsey, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs Bernard Higgins and five sons, Frank of Baltimore and William, Joseph, John and Owen Martin Dorsey at home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.,Tuesday, May 27. 1924 - pg 1, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 4, 2015

DORSEY, (infant) Mary Evelyn

Death of an Infant
The following item, taken from the Fincastle (Va.) Herald of July 30, will be of interest to many friends here of the afflicted minister:
Mary Evelyn, infant daughter of  Rev. W. B. and Mrs. Bessie S. Dorsey, died at their home in Fincastle Saturday evening, July 25th. 1891, of cerebral meningitis, aged 6 months and 13 days. She was born January 13, 1891, was baptized May 2d, and buried in the Methodist cemetery here July 27th. Rev. Dr. Whisner, the presiding elder, who baptized the little one, was present at its burial. From the beginning of its sickness, which  was not over twenty hours' duration, there was but little hope of its recovery, the kindness of physicians and friends failing to save its life. This was a very sad death, and while the bereaved parents can never become reconciled to this, their greatest affliction, yet they may derive consolation by knowing that they have the deepest sympathy of all our people, to whom they have greatly endeared themselves during their short residence here.

Published Saturday, August 8, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 3, col. 4.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 19, 2015


DORSEY, Mrs. Saral L. Hoenicka

Sarah L. Dorsey, 76, of Jane Frazier Village, died Saturday, June 20, 1992, at her home. Born Oct. 26, 1915, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Reid C. and Bernadette (McKenzie) Hoenicka. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Dorsey, Sr., who died Feb. 12, 1983; three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Dorsey was a homemaker and a former employee of Celanese Fiber Corporation. She was a Catholic by faith and a graduate of the Catholic Girls Central High School. Mrs. Dorsey was a member of the Frostburg Eagles 1273, Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, William E. Dorsey, Jr., John F. Dorsey, Sr. and his wife Mary Jo, all of Cumberland; two daughters, Anito (sic: Anita) L. Dorsey and Ed Gracie; Regina M. Robertson and her husband Herbert M., all of Cumberland; three sisters, Pauline Moyer, Bernadette Lydinger and Rita Keplinger, all of Cumberland; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Scarpelli Funeral Home, 100 Virginia Avenue, was in charge of arrangements.
abt. Saturday, June 20, 1992 (No source listed.)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

DORSEY, William Earl
 
William Earl Dorsey, Sr., 68, of 7-B Jane Frazier Village, died Saturday evening in Memorial Hospital. Born May 7, 1914, in this city, he was a son of the late Alonza W. Dorsey and Vivian Lee (Huffman) Dorsey. Mr. Dorsey was a former employee of the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Sara L. (Hoenicka); two sons, William Earl Dorsey, Jr., and John Francis Dorsey, both city; two daughters, Miss Anita Lee Dorsey and Mrs. Herbert Robertson, both city; two brothers, Raymond Dorsey, Fort Worth, Tex. and Richard Dorsey, Carpenter's Addition, Ridgeley, W.Va.; and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
Hand dated February 14, 1983; no source noted
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013



DORSEY, William Earl Jr.

Cumberland, MD - William Earl Dorsey, Jr., 65, of Cumberland, MD, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at the WMHS Memorial Campus Hospital. Born Dec. 19, 1941, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late William Earl Dorsey, Sr., and Sarah Lillian (Hoenicka) Dorsey. A United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Dorsey was formerly employed as a construction worker. He was an aviod fisherman. Bill was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #172, the Improved Order of the Redmen, Sioux Tribe #201; the Frostburg Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1273; the Good Fellowship Club. Bill is survived by his sons, William U. Dorsey and Mark A. Dorsey, both of Cumberland; his daughter, Patricia "Nikki" Dorsey, LaVale; his brother, John F. Dorsey, Sr., and his wife Doris; his sisters, Anita Lee Dorsey and Regina Mae Robinson and her husband Herb, all of Cumberland; four grandchildren, a special companion, Evelyn Davis, Cumberland; and a special aunt, Rita Keplinger, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, on Thursday, January 18, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Improved Order of Redmen Sioux Tribe #201 will conduct a service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a service conducted by the Frostburg Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1273 at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, January 19, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Milton Hipsley officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #172 Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. The family requests that memorials be made to the Improved Order of the Redmen, Sioux Tribe #201, 334 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502.
abt. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 (No source listed.)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2013

DOTSON, Charles

Charles Dotson, 61, of 68218 Country Trace in Edwardsburg, died Wednesday, April 29 at Elkhart General Hospital after a five-month illness. He had been a resident of the area for the past 50 years, having moved from Elkhart. Mr. Dotson was born July 31, 1925, in Elkhart. He retired after 25 years with Elkhart Products. He married Beatrice May (Shields) Martin on June 28(??) 1969, in Elkhart County. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; a step-son, Donald Ravenscroft of Elkhart and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn White of Elkhart. Services were held Saturday, May 2, at the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold Schaap, retired Presbyterian minister, officiationg. The American Legion was to conduct a flag ceremony at graveside. Mr. Dotson was to be buried in Adamsville Cemetery.
May 7, 1987; Cassapolis (Mi.) Vigilant
FindAGrave Memorial #64719061
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted February 28, 2017

DOTSON, George B.

George B. "Mack" Dotson, 89, early Elkhart fire chief, died early today at the Cass county hospital in Cassopolis. He had been a patient there for nearly a year. Mr. Dotson was born September 30, 1861, and was brought to Elkhart when he was four years old by his parents, the late Alexander and Catherine Downey Dotson. He was employed by a tissue paper mill here, and later was head of the Hydraulics volunteer fire company. He was appointed chief of the paid fire department under Mayor H.B. Sykes. He was married in 1881 to Mary Etta Bird. Surviving are two sons, Earl and Ora of Adamsville, Mich., four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Nellie B. Haupt of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be held at the Walley funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in charge of the Rev. B.F. Dotson. Burial will be in the Dotson family lot at Grace Lawn cemetery.

[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 2, 2017

DOTSON, Mrs. Mary Etta Bird

Mrs. Mary Etta Dotson, 89, of 808 Erwin, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday. She had been ill two weeks. She was born Aug. 20, 1858, in North Liberty, Ind., the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Bird, and was one of 12 children. She married George B. (Mac) Dotson in Elkhart in 1881. Surviving are two sons, Earl Dotson of Edwardsburg, Mich., route 4, and Ora Dotson of Elkhart; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Rowley of Elkhart. Friends may call at the Charles Walley funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be held there at 2 p.m. Friday in charge of the Rev. Dr. S.A. Wells of Castle EUB church. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
[source unknown]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2017

DOTSON, Ora
 
Ora Dotson, 84, of Adamsville, died Friday afternoon at Elkhart General Hospital where he had been a patient since last Sunday. He was born Sept. 28, 1888, in Elkhart, and was married to Lulu E. Reed, Sept. 28, 1911, in Elkhart. He is survived by his wife, one son, Charles of Adamsville, one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Evelyn) White, Elkhart, three granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home on Sunday and until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Monday. Dr. Ralph Holderman, pastor of the Albright United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Dotson retired in 1953 after 50 years employment at C.G. Conn.

[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 2, 2017

DOUB, Albert Alvin, Sr.

Former Judge Dies, Aged 81 ~ Albert A. Doub, Native Of Washington County, Dies At Cumberland
Cumberland, Md., Nov. 15. ~ Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Albert A. Doub, former associate judge of Maryland's fourth judicial circuit, who died at the Memorial Hospital yesterday. He was 81. A well-known lawyer and political figure, Doub was Republican candidate for state attorney general in 1915, the same post for which the party nominated his son, George Cochran Doub, in this year's election. For years one of the most brilliant attorneys of the Cumberland bar, former Judge Doub was concerned with some of the most important litigation in the State and Federal courts of Maryland. Recognition of his professional ability was manifested when, in 1915, he was made the Republican candidate for Attorney General of Maryland.  Before his nomination and election to the bench, he was widely known as one of the most prominent attorneys in the state. He became associate judge after the resignation of the late Robert R. Henderson. After retiring from the bench in 1935, former Judge Doub resumed his law practice until his retirement in 1940. He was a past president of the Allegany County Bar Association, a member of the Cumberland Kiwanis Club. After attending high school at Hagerstown, he attended the University of Kentucky at Lexington, Ky., for one year and in 1883 entered Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, where he was graduated in 1886 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts. He served two years as principal of Williamsport High School and about five years as principal of Beall High School in Frostburg. In 1893 he was elected treasurer of Allegany County, and in January, 1894, was admitted to the bar. Later he served as city attorney for both Frostburg and Cumberland. One of the most influential representatives of the  Republican party in Maryland, for Judge Doub was delegate at large to the Republican National Convention in 1916. In 1888 he married Miss Mary Gruber, of Washington County, who died in 1891. In 1900 he married Miss Anne Peyton Cochran, a daughter of George M. Cochran, of Staunton, Va. The second Mrs. Doub died January 18, 1942. Surviving are four daughters, Miss Anne Peyton Doub; Mrs. Lester Sigourney, Bristol, Conn.; Mrs. William A. Glasgow, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Bannister Roberts, Woodbury, Conn.; two sons, George Cochran Doub, of Baltimore, who was the Republican nominee for Attorney General in the recent election, and Albert A. Doub, Jr., of Cumberland; one brother Frank L. Doub, Beaver Creek, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. David C. Watson, rector, officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill cemetery.
Published Friday, November 15, 1946 in THE DAILY MAIL, Hagerstown, Maryland on page 7, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

 

DOUB, Mrs. Anne Peyton Cochran

Mrs. Anne Peyton (Cochran) Doub, wife of former judge Albert A. Doub, Sr., 403 Washington street, died yesterday afternoon after being stricken at noon. A native of Staunton, Va., Mrs. Doub was a daughter of George M. and Margaret (Peyton) Cochran. She married in Staunton, Va., in 1900 and came to this city as a bride. Mrs. Doub was a member of the Cresap Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in which she held various offices. Mrs. Doub organized the Garden section of the Women's Civic Club and had been chairman of the group eight years. She was a charter member of the Women's Civic Club. She was active in the Red Cross and the Republican Women's Club. A member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mrs. Doub was prominent in the work of the Women's auxiliary and the Guild. An artist, Mrs. Doub has exhibited her oil and water color pictures in this city, Baltimore, Washington and Hagerstown.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Doub in survived by four children, Miss Anne Peyton Doub, Miss Elizabeth B. Doub, at home and Albert A. Doub, Jr. attorney, this city, and George Cochran Doub, attorney, Baltimore; two step-daughters, Mrs. J. Bannister G. Roberts, Woodbury, Conn., and Mrs. Lester G. Sigourney, Bristol, Conn.; two brothers, Peyton Cochran, Staunton, Va., and John B. Cochran, Washington; one sister, Mrs. Hilleary, Staunton, and five grandchildren, Anne, Sophie and George Doub, Baltimore and William and Mary Peyton Doub, this city.
Published Thursday, January 29, 1942 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

DOUB, Mrs. Anne Peyton Cochran

Mrs. Anne Peyton (Cochran) aged 68, wife of Albert A. Doub, Sr., died at her home, 403 Washington Street, Wednesday, January 28th. Funeral services Friday 2 P. M., at the home. Rev. David C. Clark will officiate. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Stein's Funeral Service.
Published Thursday, January 29, 1942 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 15, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

 

DOUB, Mrs. Mary Gruber

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doub left Saturday for Baltimore, the latter to take treatment at John Hopkins University hospital. The children will go to Williamsport, Md.
Published Tuesday, July 14, 1891 in THE DAILY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 3, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

DOUB, Mrs. Mary Gruber

Frostburg Personals
The sad intelligence has been received here of the death of Mrs. A. A. Doub, who died at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. She left here last Saturday. She was the wife of Prof. A. A. Doub, principal of the public school No. 1. She had been sick since last January. She was a lovely Christian lady, and beloved by all who knew her. The remains will be taken to her home to be buried at Williamsport, Md. She leaves her husband and two small children to mourn her loss.
Published Thursday, July 18, 1891 in THE DAILY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 3, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

DOUB, Mrs. Mary Gruber

Death of Mrs. Doub
Yesterday afternoon the sad intelligence reach here that Mrs. A. A. Doub had died in Baltimore, whither she went a week ago for medical treatment. She was a lady beloved by all who knew her. The entire community sympathizes with her husband and two infant children thus bereaved.
Published Saturday, July 18, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 4, col. 1.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

DOUGHERTY, Anthony/Patrick
 

[Anthony] Patrick[sic] Dougherty, a respected old citizen residing on Welsh Hill, died suddenly Tuesday, the 23rd. The day before, he was in the enjoyment of his usual good health, spading the garden that has been his pride for many years. The interment was in St. Michael’s grave yard this morning.
Cumberland Daily Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, April 26, 1889 - pg 4, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 158464931

NB: This should be Anthony; Patrick Dougherty was still alive in 1897 when he and his wife contested Rose Ann Dougherty's will and estate probate.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 4, 2016

DOUGHERTY, Miss Bridget L.

Miss Bridget L Dougherty died suddenly Wednesday morning from heart disease at the residence of Michael Tearney on South Mechanic Street, where she had made her home for many years.  The deceased was the eldest sister of the late Dr B A Dougherty, of Miss Ellen Dougherty and Mrs M Tearney.  She was born in York County, Pennsylvania upwards of sixty years ago and until the winter of 1888 enjoyed good health.  During the blizzard of that winter, Miss Dougherty was exposed to its terrible fury in Philadelphia and brought home seriously ill from the effects.  Heart disease followed the shock and she has been in ill health ever since.  Tuesday night she ate a hearty supper with the family, but complained of being much oppressed by the heat.  Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, a substantial breakfast was served in her bedroom.  This she partially ate.  At 10:15, Dr Wiley was sent for; at 10:30 she was dead.  The deceased was a consistent member of St Patrick's church.
Cumberland Sunday Civilian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, June 29, 1890; pg 4, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 10, 2015

 

DOUGHERTY, Mrs. Joanna McKenzie

Mrs. Joanna Dougherty, widow of Michael Dougherty, died Thursday, aged 68 years. Mrs. Dougherty owned the large farm along the canal, just below Cumberland, where she lived.  She leaves eight children. The funeral took place Saturday morning at 8 o'clock from St Patrick's church.
Cumberland Alleganian; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, August 13, 1900 - pg 4, col 6
Find A Grave Memorial# 142696756
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2015

DOUGHERTY, Mrs. Mary Adelia Mullen

After a lingering and painful illness, Mrs. James Dougherty died at her home in Sinclairsville this morning in the fortieth year of her age. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Andrew Mullan(sic), of Bloomington, and leaves two girls and one boy.  She was greatly beloved by all who knew her.  Her husband is an engineer on West Virginia Central and has been most devoted in his attention during her long illness.  The funeral will take place from St Peter's church, Westernport on Monday morning upon the arrival of the West Virginia morning train.  Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery.  Rev. Father Lyons will conduct the services. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md.,; Saturday, June 18, 1898 - pg 1, col 4; Find A Grave Memorial# 125255967 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted August 31, 2016

DOUGHERTY, Patrick[sic, Anthony]

[Anthony] Patrick[sic] Dougherty, a respected old citizen residing on Welsh Hill, died suddenly Tuesday, the 23rd. The day before, he was in the enjoyment of his usual good health, spading the garden that has been his pride for many years. The interment was in St. Michael’s grave yard this morning.
Cumberland Daily Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, April 26, 1889 - pg 4, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 158464931

NB: This should be Anthony; Patrick Dougherty was still alive in 1897 when he and his wife contested Rose Ann Dougherty's will and estate probate.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 4, 2016

DOUGLAS, Mrs. Catherine Mildred Doolan

"Mrs. Catherine Mildred Douglas, 44, of 704 Hilltop Drive, died today in Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient there two weeks.  Born April 27, 1919, in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. and Christina (Darnley) Doolan, Sr. She was a graduate of Central High School, Lonaconing.  Surviving are her her husband, Howard E. Douglas, owner of Douglas Wholesale Meat Company, Springdale Street; two sons, Edward Howard and Patrick Michael Douglas, both at home; a daughter, Paula Kay Douglas, at home; five brothers, John and Harold Doolan, both of Lonaconing, Frank A. Doolan, Cresaptown, Carl J. Doolan, city, Patrick M. Doolan, Pikesville, two sisters, Mrs. Alice Kenny, Lonaconing, and Mrs. George G. Wilson, Manervin, Calif.  The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where the family will receive friends tomorrow and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Tue 6 Aug 1963
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted May 28, 2011

 


DOUGLAS, John C.

Lonaconing, Md., April 6 - John C. Douglas died at his home on East Main Street at 10 a.m. yesterday. Mr. Douglas had been ill six weeks, and on Sunday he was reported somewhat improved. Liver disease was the cause of death, and though for weeks past, he was a very sick man, he was fully confident that he would recover, and was cheerful through it all. Mr. Douglas was a native of Ireland and first saw the light in the most picturesque spot in that land, Seven Churches, in the beautiful Vale of Avoca, where the three waters meet. He left Ireland in his early manhood and went to England where he worked in the ore mines, Later he came to the United States and worked in the coal mines in Pennsylvania. Mr. Douglas and a companion walked from Johnstown, Pa., to Cumberland in 1866, and coming to Lonaconing he found employment in the Detmold mines. A few years afterward, he was able to go into business here, and made some money, which he invested shrewdly and six or seven years ago he was able to retire and take life easy. In May 1907, Mr. Douglas was elected a member of the city council of Lonaconing, and shortly afterward, in company with his life-long friend, Peter Bush, of Ocean, sailed for Ireland to visit his native village. He remained in Ireland about three months and returned none the worse for the journey. Mr. Douglas went to Washington to see the inauguration and became ill a few days afterward, and it is believed that the exposure on that day is responsible for his illness and death. Deceased is survived by his wife and five children: William and John of Washington, D. C.; Michael, of Basin, Wyoming, and Joseph and Kate, of Lonaconing and Sister Anna Louisa, of the Order of St. Joseph, who is in a convent in Philadelphia. Mr. Douglas was married twice. His first wife-who died 22 years ago in Lonaconing-was Mary Burns, and she was the mother of all the surviving children. His second wife was Catherine Murphy, whom he married 20 years ago. Four brothers and one sister of the deceased are living, James and Patrick, of Portland, Oregon; and Michael and Thomas, of Butte, Montana, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Boals, of New Amelia, Neb. John C. Douglas was a good citizen, and was ever foremost in any movement for the betterment of his town. He was always happy and a most companionable man. He had been ailing since November but developed no dangerous symptoms until after his return from Washington last month. His sons and daughters were here last week, but as his condition improved, they went home. His son, Michael, of Basin, Wyoming, had not yet reached home, and a telegram was sent to Omaha, Neb., yesterday to intercept him. At this writing, no date for the funeral has been set."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Tuesday, 6 Apr 1909
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted March 7, 2010

DOUGLAS, John Clifford

Franklin, W.VA. - John Clifford Douglas, 83, died Sunday at his home. He was a retired cook at the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind at Romney. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Bertha (Moats) Douglas. The body will remain at the Brown Funeral Home until 10 a.m. today when it will be taken to Franklin A.M.E. Church for services at 11 a.m. Rev. F. C. Love will officiate and interment will be in the Willis family cemetery.
Wednesday, March 27, 1963; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 6, 2019

DOUGLAS, Lawrence A.

The remains of Lawrence A. Douglas aged 26, who died at Hammond, Ind. are expected to arrive In Butte Tuesday evening and will be taken to Walsh's undertaking parlors and from there to the family residence. 435 East Galena  Funeral notice later.
S/O Michael and Bridget 'Donahue' Douglas, bn Sept 12, 1880 Lonaconing, Allegany Co, Md
Anaconda Standard; Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co, Mt., Monday, March 28, 1910 - pg 11, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 1, 2015

DOUGLAS, Mrs. Mary E. McGinn
 
SHARON, Pa. — Mrs. Mary E. Douglas, 55, of 370 Ormond Avenue, died yesterday. A daughter of the late Hugh and Anna (Getson) McGinn, she was born in Lonaconing, Md., where she resided until moving to Sharon about 20 years ago. She is survived by her husband, William Douglas; a son, David, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hickik, Sharon, and four sisters, Mrs. Christine Jeffries, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Goldie Often, Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Idellay Barry, Akron, and Mrs. Ratica Dudley, Sharon. Mrs. Douglas was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Sharon and the Lonaconing Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America. Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the McGrath Funeral Home, Sharon, with interment in Sharon Hillcrest Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times August 29, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 18, 2013

DOUGLAS, Michael C.

OLD MINER. IS DEAD
Michael C. Douglas, a miner in Butte for 18 years, died yesterday at his home, 419 East Mercury street, after a long Illness. He was 70 years old and well known about the various mines. Besides his wife he is survived by a son. Francis; two daughters, Winifred and Mrs. D Shabarker(sic), and two brothers, Patrick of Portland. Ore., and Thomas of  Omaha, Neb. 
(h/o Bridget Donahue)
Anaconda Standard; Anaconda, Silver Bow Co, Montana., Monday, March 3, 1919 - pg 2 col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 1, 2015

DOUGLAS, Michael C.

The funeral of the late Michael Douglas will take place at his late residence, 419 East Mercury street, this morning at 9 o’clock, proceeding to Sacred Heart church, where mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's cemetery.
Anaconda Standard; Anaconda, Silver Bow Co, Montana., Wednesday, March 5, 1919 - pg 2, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 1, 2015

 

DOUGLAS, Miss Sarah M.

HYNDMAN — Miss Sarah M. Douglas, 85, a traveling evangelist, died yesterday at the Clites Nursing Home in Bedford where she had been a patient seven months. Born in Lisbon, County Down, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Robinson and Sarah (Armstrong) Douglas. She is survived by two brothers in County Down. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Earl Newmiller will officiate and interment will be in Lybarger Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, April 9, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

DOUGLAS, William

Former Citizen Dies In Florida
William Douglas, aged about 51 years, former Lonaconing resident died last night at his home in Tampa, Fla., where he had resided for the last few years. He at one time conducted a small business in Cumberland.  He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Douglas and was born in Lonaconing. His sister, Mrs. George Meyers, resides here.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Kane. Cumberland: Mrs. John Porter, Omaha, Neb., and two sons, John C., of Minnesota, and William B. Douglas, Washington, D. C. Besides Mrs. Meyers, another sister. Sister Anna Louise of Philadelphia, Pa., and three brothers, John, Pittsburgh; Joseph, Detroit, and Michael Douglas, of Basin, Wyo., are among the survivors.  The body will be taken to Cumberland, to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kane, 142 Independence street. Interment will be in Saint Michael's cemetery, Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, October 25, 1930 - pg 8, col 1
Find A Grave Memorial# 135193122
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 29, 2015

DOUTHITT, Mrs. Ella Jane

Services for Mrs. Ella Jane Douthitt, 94, who died Monday in Indiana County (Pa.) Hospital will be conducted in the Scarpelli Funeral Home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Richard Seefried will officiate and interment will be in Fort Ashby, W.Va., Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Wednesday. Mrs. Douthitt was a native of Springfield, W.Va.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, June 29, 1982
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 4, 2015

DOUTHITT, Glen Thomas

CRESAPTOWN — Glen Thomas Douthitt, 79, of Cresaptown, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, at his home. Born Nov. 29, 1918, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Herman and Ella (Stottlemyer) Douthitt. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Douthitt and Dale Douthitt; and one sister, Myrtle Twigg. Mr. Douthitt was a self-employed carpenter. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the Troop G 8th Cavalry Division. Surviving are his wife, Mildred (Skelley) Douthitt; one son, Roy T. Douthitt and wife Paula, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Linda Miller and husband Steve, Hanover, and Karen Layman and husband Ralph, Severn; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At Mr. Douthitt’s request, his body will be cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. The Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that contributions be made to the Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit.
Published in the Cumberland (MD) Times-News, Friday, August 28, 1998
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOUTHITT, Herman L.

Herman L. Douthitt, 79, of 16 Clark Avenue, North Apollo, Pa., died Saturday in Allegheny Hospital, Tarentum, Pa. Mr. Douthitt was a former resident of Cresaptown. Born at Piedmont, he was a son of the late George and Laura (Broom) Douthitt. Mr. Douthitt was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Ella (Stottlemeyer) Douthitt; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Black, North Apollo, and Mrs. Walter Pifer, Galeton, Pa.; three sons, Charles H. and Glen T. Douthitt, both of Cresaptown, and Leo G. Douthitt, Vandergrift, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Nellie Duckworth, Tipton, Mich.; Mrs. Ollie Runion, Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Lula Beam and Mrs. Grace Sisk, both of Fort Ashby; and Mrs. Susie Lechliter, Paw Paw; two brothers, John Douthitt, Apollo, and Edgar Douthitt, Fort Ashby; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body is at the King Funeral Home, Apollo, and will be returned to the George Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland News, June 5, 1967
[Interment was on June 7, 1967, at Fort Ashby Cemetery, Mineral Co., WV]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2012

DOUTHITT, Mrs. M. Thelma Hart

Fort Ashby, W.Va. - Mrs. M. Thelma Douthitt, 79, of here, died Tuesday at her residence. Born in Dawson, Md., March 14, 1904, she was a daughter of the late James E. Hart and Bessie (Robison) Hart. Mrs. Douthitt was a former employee of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Corporation. Surviving are her husband, G. Edgar Douthitt; a son, Bernard E. Douthitt, Fort Ashby; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Welsh; Fort Ashby; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Weaver and Mrs. Ida M. Twigg, both of Cumberland, Md.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home Wednesday.
Published in the Cumberland (MD) Evening Times, Tuesday, May 1, 1984
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOVE, Isaiah

HARDY COUNTY NEWS, Moorefield Examiner, Nov 28th - Isaiah Dove, well known in this section, died at his home near Dovesville, aged 74 years.
Keyser Tribune, December 6, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 10, 2010

DOWDEN, Mrs. Camillia Twigg

RIDGELEY, W.Va. - Camillia Dowden, 64, Route 1, was dead on arrival Saturday, Sept. 2, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born July 26, 1925, in Patterson Creek, W.Va., she was the daughter of Magdeline Lena (Logsdon) Twigg, Patterson Creek, and the late Melvin Eugene Twigg. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Mrs. Dowden was the former owner of Dowden’s Restaurant in Furnace Acres and a 1943 graduate of Fort Ashby High School. Surviving in addition to her mother are two sons, James W. Dowden Jr., Cumberland, Md.; and Eric S. Dowden, Fort Ashby; three daughters, Mrs. Gale A. Graham, Fredericksburg, Va.; Mrs. Valerie J. Greise, Cumberland, Md.; and Mrs. Angela F. Grady, Ridgeley; one brother, Douglas Twigg, Cumberland, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. Reba McGuire, Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Evangeline “Penny” Ratcliff, Patterson Creek; Mrs. Wilma Broll, Baltimore, Md.; and Mrs. Dorothy Miller, Grantsville, Md.; and 15 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue, Sunday. Services will be conducted Monday at noon at Graceland Baptist Church, Short Gap, by the Rev. Oscar E. Ohler Sr. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Ratcliff, Dwayne Shrader, Gunnar Henderson, Charles Messick, Kraig Graham and Shane Grady.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Times-News, September 3, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, Charles L.

Charles L. Dowden, 71, Fort Ashby, died yesterday morning in Sacred Heart Hospital. He had been in failing health. Born June 6, 1901, at Fort Ashby, he was a son of the late James B. and Mary Jane (Allen) Dowden. Mr. Dowden was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a retired employee of the B&O Railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Boilermakers. Surviving are his widow, Frashier (Burkett) Dowden; a son, James W. Dowden, Furnace Acres; three daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Mauk and Mrs. Carolina See, both of here, and Mrs. Jo Ann Evans, RD 1, Keyser; a sister, Mrs. Roberta Mulledy, Romney; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Scarpelli Funeral Home today. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church by Rev. Paul Suder. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Malcolm, William Frase, Douglas Deremer, Elmer Fleek, Conda Bennett and Lee Pyles.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Sunday Times, July 16, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, Charles W.

Funeral services for Charles W. Dowden, 76, who died yesterday at his home, Fort Ashby, W,Va., will be held tomorrow at the Southern Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hannah Dowden; one brother, James B. Dowden; two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Adams, and Mrs. L.J. Broome, all of Fort Ashby.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) Evening Times, Tuesday, November 10, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, Mrs. Frashier Leota Burkett

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Frashier Leota Dowden, 93, of Fort Ashby, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born on Sept. 2, 1907, in Points, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Anna Mary (Inskeep) Burkett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Dowden; a son, James W. Dowden; a daughter, Mary E. Mauk; a brother, Howard Burkett; a sister, Nellie Borgan; and a granddaughter, Donna Stonestreet. Mrs. Dowden was a homemaker, was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Fort Ashby Senior Citizens. She is survived by two daughters, Carolina M. See, Fort Ashby, and JoAnn Evans and husband Richard, Keyser; one sister, Geneva Frances Haines, Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Wanda J. Dowden, Fort Ashby; 17 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Dot Kenny and Hope Kreiger, both of Fort Ashby. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, on Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted at Trinity United Methodist Church on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, with the Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Times-News, January 14, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, Mrs. Hannah V. Pyle

Mrs. Hannah V. Dowden, 82, died this morning at her home in Fort Ashby, W. Va. She was a lifelong resident of Mineral county and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jane (Orndorff) Pyle. She was a member of Fort Ashby Methodist Church. A brother, Samuel Pyle, Fort Ashby, is the only survivor.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) Evening Times, Saturday, February 5, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017

DOWDEN, James

James Dowden, aged 81, died this morning at 2:45 at his home in Alaska, W.Va. He was a brother of the venerable George F. Dowden, next oldest man in Cumberland, and oldest Odd Fellow. The funeral will take place Saturday at 10 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Alaska. Deceased leaves the following children: Charles Dowden, Mrs. Ella M. Hawkins, Mrs. Margaret Adams, Mrs. Nannie Broome, and James B. Dowden, all living around Alaska. Two children, Sallie and Thomas, are dead. He leaves also a half-brother, Mr. Howard C. Dowden, of Alaska.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) Alleganian, September 5, 1912
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017
 

DOWDEN, James

James Dowden, aged 81, died Sept 5, 1912, at his home at Alaska Wva, he was the brother of George F Dowden, the oldest man in Cumberland and oldest Odd Fellow. The funeral will take place Saturday at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church at Alaska. Deceased leaves the following children: Charles Dowden, Mrs Ella M Hawkins, Mrs Margaret Adams, Mrs Nannie Boome and James B Dowden all living around Alaska. Two children Sallie and Thomas, are dead. He leaves also a half brother Mr Howard C Dowden of Alaska.
Keyser Tribune, September 16, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 28, 2010

DOWDEN, James Beatty

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. - James Beatty Dowden, 85, died Friday at his home here. Surviving are two sons, Charles and John Dowden, both of Fort Ashby; a daughter, Mrs. Roberta Mulledy, Romney, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Adams, Fort Ashby. The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. at Fort Ashby Methodist Church by Rev. Alonzo Harman, and interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Sunday Times, February 5, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, James Edgar

In ill health the past several years, James Edgar Dowden, 47, of Fort Ashby, W. Va., died suddenly this morning at his home. He was a native of Fort Ashby, the son of James B. Dowden and the late Mary Jane (Allen) Dowden. Besides his father he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lola (Mulledy) Dowden; two brothers, Charles L. Dowden, and John M. Dowden, both of Fort Ashby; a sister, Mrs. Howard Mulledy, of Romney, W.Va., and a niece, Betty Jo Barnes, at home. Mr. Dowden was a member of Fort Ashby Methodist church and of the Modern Woodmen of the World at Fort Ashby. He had worked at the B. and O. Bolt and Forge shop here since 1920.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Evening Times, November 3, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, James Wesley

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. - James Wesley Dowden Sr., 66, of Fort Ashby, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1992 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Born Sept. 20, 1925 in Points, W.Va., he was the son of Frashier (Burkett) Dowden, Fort Ashby, and the late Charles Dowden. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Stonestreet, and one sister, Mary Mauk. Mr. Dowden was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Dowden was self-employed as a general contractor. He also was the previous owner of the Regal Fence Company. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; served on the Board of Directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank; and belonged to the B.P.O.E., Lodge 63. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Wanda (Layton) Dowden; two sons, James Dowden Jr., Ridgeley, and Eric S. Dowden, Cumberland, Md.; four daughters, Gale Graham, Fredericksburg, Va., Valerie Greise, Cumberland, Md., Angela Grady, Ridgeley, and Bonnie Farrar, Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Caroline See and Jo Ann Evans, both of Fort Ashby; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Fort Ashby Funeral Home on Wednesday and Thursday. Services will be conducted at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Friday by the Rev. Alvin Guyon. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Carl Winters, Don Hinkle, Joe Kessell, Walter Growden, Bill Doman, and Dale Welch
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Times-News, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017


DOWDEN, John Malcolm

John Malcolm Dowden, 56, of Fort Ashby, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks. Born in Fort Ashby November 3, 1903, he was a son of the late James B. and Mary Jane (Allen) Dowden. He was employed as a carman helper by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and the Modern Woodmen. He is survived by his widow, Nedra (Stickley) Dowden; two sons, John M. and Melvin E. Dowden, both at home; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Jane Nazelrod, Romney, and Mrs. Nedra Geraldine Alt, Keyser; a brother, C. L. Dowden, Fort Ashby; a sister, Mrs. Roberta Mulledy, Romney, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted tomorrow in the Fort Ashby Methodist Church. Rev. Carl E. Burrows, pastor, will officiate, and interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) Evening Times, Monday, May 2, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017

 

DOWDEN, Mrs. Nedra Leone Stickley

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. - Nedra Leone Dowden, 75, died Monday, Aug. 5, 1991 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born Nov. 17, 1915 in Hampshire County, she was the daughter of the late Hite and Elliott Shaw (Smith) Stickley. Mrs. Dowden was formerly employed as a material handler for the Kinney Shoe Corporation in Romney. She also worked in the custodial department of the Mineral County Board of Education and for the Fort Ashby Senior Citizens. She was a member of the former Fort Ashby Presbyterian Church. Her husband, John Malcolm Dowden, died in 1960. Surviving are two sons, John Dowden and Melvin Dowden, both of Short Gap; two daughters, Nedra “Gerry” Alt, Keyser; and Mildred Jane Nazelrod, Romney; one brother, William Stickley, Cumberland; one sister, Betty Eels, Martinsburg; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fort Ashby Funeral Home Wednesday and for services there on Thursday by the Rev. Fred Ney. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Neil Malone, Carl Malone, Bill Horn Jr., Jonah Nazelrod, Samuel Nazelrod, and Scott Chaney.
Published in The Cumberland (MD) Times-News, Wednesday, August 7, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017

DOWDEN, Samuel

Alaska, W,Va., March 29 – Not seeing anything in last week’s paper about the sickness and death of Mr. Samuel Dowden, I will try and write something this week. Mr. Dowden was sick about two weeks with pneumonia, then spinal meningitis, which took him off in about five days. Rev. Edwards preached a very comforting sermon, assisted by Rev. Myerly, to a large and sympathetic congregation. Everything that could be done by medical aid was done by Dr. Lantz of this place and Dr. Spear, of Cumberland. His family and friends did everything they could for him. His remains were laid to rest in the Frankfort cemetery. Mr. Dowden was a kind and loving husband and father. He leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ada Haines and Mrs. Lucy Dunn, one adopted daughter, Nannie, at home, and two sons, Tommy and Floyd. The family has our sympathy.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) Alleganian, March 30, 1911
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 28, 2017

DOWDEN, Sam

Was sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Sam Dowden of Alaska. We sympathize with his family in their deep distress and sad affliction.
NEWS TRIBUNE, (W.VA.) MARCH 31, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 15 , 2010


DOWDEN, father of Thomas [appears to be Sam above]

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dowden spent Tuesday night in Keyser on their way home to Tunnelton, from the funeral of Mr. Dowden's father at Alaska.
NEWS TRIBUNE, (W.VA.) MARCH 24, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 15 , 2010


Name: J. Carson Dowell, 92, of Cumberland  
Parents: George and Effie (Creech) Dowell.
DOB: Nov. 13, 1909, in Vandalia, Missouri
DOD:  May 20, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland
Spouse: Mary Lou (Harkness) Dowell
Predeceased by: not mentioned
Survived by:  wife, Mary Lou (Harkness) Dowell, daughter, Kay Lynne and husband Jim Ege, York, Pa., and their children, Mara Deaton, Nathan Kopsack and Mark Kopsack, his daughter, Carlene Nuss, Evanston, Wyo. and her children, Joseph McNamara, Brenna Marie Liechty and Michael John Nuss, and his son, John and wife Kathy Dowell and their daughter, Stephanie of LaVale
Burial: Thursday, May 23, 2002,  Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Cumberland.
 
Source: Hafer Funeral Services, LaVale, MD.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 13, 2014


 
 

         

DOWLING, Rt. Rev.
Monsignor John W.
23 March 1949
(Courtesy of Theresa Swanson)
Posted
March 17, 2012

DOWLING, Mrs. Margaret

Funeral of Mrs Dowling ~ Mrs Margaret Dowling, an old lady, aged 86 years, died Sunday at her residence on Emily Street.  The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clcok from the house and the interment was made in St Patrick's cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, May 7, 1895 - pg 1, col 5l Find A Grave Memorial# 124512335 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted August 26, 2016


DOWNIE, Mrs. Catherine Keegan

JOHNSTOWN — Mrs. Catherine (Keegan) Downie, wife of Thomas Downie, Jerome. Pa., died today, in a local hospital. Prior to moving to Jerome many years ago, she resided in Elk Garden and Meyersdale. She has relatives in both communities. A brother, Michael Keegan. lives in Meyersdale and William V. Kreegan, police commissioner for Cumberland, is a nephew.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, November 2, 1954 - pg 10, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 29, 2011

 

DOWNTON, Edward

Frostburg, August 15 - Mr. Edward Downton, 78, a resident of Zihlman, died at his home today shortly before noon. He was a retired coalminer. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth (Eisel) Downton; four daughters, Mrs. Stanley Hamilton and Mrs. Charles Acker, both of Cumberland; Mrs. James Wilson and Miss Louise Downton, both of Detroit; three sons, Henry, George, and Edward Downton, all of Cumberland. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 15, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)


DOWNTON, Henry T.

FROSTBURG — Henry T. Downton, 77, of Zihlman, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital. Mr. Downton was born at Zihlman, and was a son of the late William and Margaret (Crowe) Downton. A veteran of World War I, he was a retired employe of Kaiser Refractories. Mr. Downton was a member of Zihlman United Methodist Church, Zihlman Sportsmen's Club and Farrady Post 24, American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Irene (Delbrook) Downton; a son, Jack Downton, Zihlman; two. daughters, Mrs. Mary M. Lancaster, Zihlman, and Mrs. Juanita Brant, Rawlings; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. today.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 8, 1973 - pg 15, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 22, 2011


DOWNTON, Henry T.

DOWNTON SERVICE
FROSTBURG — A service for Henry T. Downton, 77, of Zihlman, who died Sunday, will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home. Rev. Clarence A. Kaylor will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 9, 1973 - pg 10, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 22, 2011


DOYLE, Mrs. Annie Simpson

LONACONING —. Mrs. Annie Doyle, 89, died last night at her residence on Church Street. She had been in failing health, some time. Surviving are four sons, Edward, Robert arid James Doyle. Lonaconing, and Walter Doyle, Pittsburgh; a daughter, Mrs. Henrietta McMurdo, Pittsburgh; 14 grandchildren and 16 great; grandchildren. The body was taken to the home of her son, Robert Doyle, East Main Street, where services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. by Rev. John Stacks. Burial will take place in Old Coney Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, February 4, 1949 - pg 17, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 25, 2011


DOYLE, Edward

LONACONING— Edward Doyle, 75, died yesterday in Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va. Born in Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Robert and Annie (Simpson) Doyle. He was veteran of World War I. Surviving are a Loretta McMurdo, sister, Homestead, Pa., and a brother, James Doyle, Baltimore. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where a service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. Rev. George Loar will officiate and interment will be in Old Coney Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, December 2, 1963 - pg 12, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 25, 2011


DOYLE, Mrs. Eleanor Lee

MRS. TIMOTHY DOYLE
ECKHART—Mrs. Eleanor Lee Doyle, 80, of here, died yesterday in Miners Hospital where she was admitted March 16. Mrs. Doyle was the hospital after admitted to sustaining fractured hip in a fall at the home of her sister, Miss Esther with whom she resided. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Her husband, Timothy Doyle, preceded her in death. Besides her sister, she is survived by two sons, Lawrence Doyle, of Grayson, N. Y., and Stephen Doyle, Beacon, N. Y., and a grandchild. 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.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, March 25, 1962 - pg 29, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 17, 2010


DOYLE, James

LONACONING — James Doyle 74, a former resident, died in Baltimore City Hospital yesterday. Born in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Robert and Annie (Simpson) Doyle. His wife, Helen (Jones) Doyle, preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul A. Layman, Baltimore, and Mrs. William Kesnor, Essex; one sister, Mrs. Henrietta McMurdo, Pittsburgh and eight grandchildren. He was a member of the James P Love Post, American Legion and the Republican Club. He was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of the Celanese Corporation of America. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home here where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there at 2 p. m. Friday with Rev James O'Hara officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, August 26, 1964 - pg 40, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)

Posted June 25, 2011

 

DOYLE, James W

P V Doyle, make up and ad man on the Daily Inter Mountain, received a telegram this morning stating that his brother, James W Doyle, had been fatally shot yesterday at Prestonburg, Ky, where he was engaged in the motion picture business. Mr Doyle left this afternoon for his home in Piedmont, where the remains will be interred. The telegram gave no details, but is supposed to have been a hunting accident, as a letter received yesterday from James stated that he expected to take a hunting trip. The deceased was 29 years old and single. His mother resides in Piedmont. -Elkins Inter Mt of 16th.
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 5, 2010

DOYLE, Mrs Julia Doolin

Mrs Julia Doyle, aged 75, widow of Edward Doyle, died Sunday evening at her home on Maryland Avenue from paralysis.  Mrs. Doyle was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Frank Doyle, and one sister, Mrs. Kathleen Kearney. Youngstown, O.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 17, 1921 - pg 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 22, 2016

DOYLE, Patrick V.

Patrick V. Doyle Rites
Westernport, April 24. — Patricia[sic] (Patrick) V. Doyle. 48. a native of this place who died April 15 in DuBois. Pa was buried Saturday in Arlington Cemetery following requiem mass at St Martin's church. A son of the late Patrick and Mary Farrel Doyle, he was for a time employed in the mechanical plant of the Herald plant. Later he was employed on newspapers in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. During World War I he served with the Marine Corps in France and remained with the Army of Occupation in Germany for 18 months with the rank of Lieutenant. In later years he resided in Philadelphia where he was head of the Doyle Publishing Company. He is survived by his widow, Mynette C Doyle and a daughter, Patricia, both of Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs Michael A Moran and Mrs William S Ledlow both of Washington and a brother, John T Doyle of Aliquippa, Pa
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Friday, April 24, 1942 - pg 13, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 30, 2010
 

DOYLE, Robert F. 

LONACOING – Robert F. Doyle, 69, died suddenly Saturday at his home on East Main Street. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Robert and Annie (Simpson) Doyle.  Mr. Doyle was a retired employee of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of the Lonaconing Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Virgie (Dye) Doyle; a daughter, Mrs. Cecil Inskeep of here; a son, Robert J. Doyle, Gaithersburg, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Loretta McMurdo, Homestead, Pa.; two brothers, Edward Doyle Martinsburg, W. Va., and James Doyle, Baltimore, and four grandchildren.
Evening Times, Cumberland, Md., Tuesday, January 2, 1962
(Courtesy of Barry Thoerig)
Posted February 28, 2013

DOYLE, Walter

LONACONING — Walter Doyle, 58, of Turtle Creek. Pa., a former resident, died Sunday in Wilkinsburg (Pa.) Hospital following an illness of six months. A son of the late Robert and Annie (Ternent) Doyle, he was affiliated with various Masonic organizations. Survivors include three brothers, Robert. James and Edward Doyle, of Lonaconing. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle and Mr. and Mrs. J. Cecil Inskeep, all of Lonaconing, attended Ihe services which were conducted Tuesday in Turtle Creek.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, August 26, 1955 - pg 12, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 14, 2011


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