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OSBORNE, Squire D. P.

After an illness of several months, Squire D. P. Osborne passed away at his home on Centre street on Sunday morning. He was a native of Pennsylvania but had his home in Keyser for the past 14 years. For many years he was a successful schoolteacher, but the latter part of his life was devoted to milling. At the last election he was elected in this district as Justice of the Peace. He is survived by a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Roxanna Diehl of Bedford, Pa.; Mrs. Carrie Ash, of Cumberland; and Mrs. Etta Stafford, of Keyser; also one brother, Mr. W. W. Osborne, of Altoona, Pa. He was buried from his home on Monday, the Rev. F. H. Havenner, one of whose church he was an active member, conducting the service. The funeral was in charge of the G. A. R., of which he was a member.
Keyser Tribune November 7, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 30, 2010

OSBORNE, Miss Ellen M.

Miss Ellen M. Osborne died at the residence of her brother, Mr D P Osborne, on Centre street, Thurs evening at five o'clock, aged 86 years and 19 days. She was burn in Fulton county, Pa, in 1825 and had made her home in Keyser for about 12 years. Prof W W Osborne, who is Principal of the public schools of Altoona Pa, is a brother and he and Mr D P Osborne are now the only living members of a once large family. Miss Osborne had been a consistent member of the M E Church since childhood. The interment will be in Queen's Point Cemetery tomorrow, Sat, afternoon. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 pm conducted by Rev F H Havenner. She had reached a ripe old age and a golden sheaf has been gathered into the granary above.
Keyser Tribune, November 17, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 28, 2010


O'SHEA, Michael Joseph

M. J. O'Shea, 87, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs Andrew (Catherine) Schlosser, Perrysville. A lifelong resident of Everson, he was active until last December when he became ill. During World War II he was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission in Tennessee for which he received a Presidential citation. Surviving beside Mrs Schlosser are two other daughters, Mrs Jesse (Mary) Hall, Ohiopyle, Pa and Mrs S J (Bernadine) Nied, Elm Hurst, Ill and a son, Rev A E O'Shea of Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren and four great-grand children. The body is at the Brandt Funeral Home at Perrysville. The funeral mass was sung this morning at St Therese R C Church with the Very Reverend Monsignor as celebrant. Interment was made in St John's Cemetery, Scottdale.
(son of Michael and Catherine O'Keefe O'Shea)
Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa., Saturday, August 11, 1956 - pg 2, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 2, 2014

OSLER, Mrs. Annie Spear

Osler, Annie Spear - Age 89 years, of Markleysburg, Pa., and formerly a resident of Beaver Creek, died in the Meyersdale Hospital, Sunday, March 6, 1966 at 1:58 AM. She was a member of the Union Chapel Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Freeman S. Osler, April 21, 1946 and two daughters, Mrs. Oma Warrick, 1957 and Mrs. Lillie Davis, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Clister Spear. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mary Grosenbaugh, Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Florence Davis, Greensboro, Pa., Mrs. Elsie Sullivan, Uniontown and Mrs. Gertrude Ream, Confluence, Pa.; four sons, James of Farmington, Clarence of Buffalo, N.Y., Floyd, of Markleysburg, and Chester, of Canton, Ohio; twenty seven grandchildren, fifty two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Spear, Markleysburg. The family will receive friends after 7 this evening and on Tuesday from 3 to 5  and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Harold S. Gleason Funeral Home, 114 E. Fayette St., where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. H. I. Davis officiating. Interment will be in the Addison Cemetery.
Sunday, 6 March 1966; no source noted
FindAGrave Memorial #5984054
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted June 3, 2017


OSS, George A.

ELK GARDEN - Mr. George A. Oss who was horribly cut with a rapidly running saw and died in a few hours at the Red Bridge on Abram's Creek, Grant Co., was well known here. He attended church and Sunday school frequently at this place while he was operating his mill at Atlantic. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of everyone. He was an earnest Christian, a member of the M. E. Church. His generous nature is shown by the following incident: A young man at his mill was taken down with appendicitis. He was in poor circumstances and Mr. Oss sent him to the hospital for treatment, which was successful, and assumed all expenses. This is but one of his many charitable acts. His many warm friends here were exceedingly shocked on hearing of his sudden death. A good many has been taken away.
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 11, 2010

OSS, George A.

HARTMONSVILLE - All hearts were made sad on last Saturday, when the news came by phone that Mr. George Oss had been fatally hurt on his sawmill on Johnny Cake Run. While the saw was in motion, he was walking on a loose plank lying on the saw carriage, and it is supposed the plank tilted and threw him on the large saw which was making several revolutions a minute, cutting off his right hand and into his chest, exposing the lungs. Dr. Lantz of Hartmonsville, Dr. Keim of Elk Garden, Dr. Drinkwater of Gorman, were called by phone and they did all they could to relieve his suffering. The accident occurred about 10 am, and he lived until 7 pm. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife and five children and a host of friends. He was a member of the M. E. Church, an earnest Christian, kind neighbor and genial friend. He was taken to Keyser Tuesday for burial. W. H. Kight, of Elk Garden, was undertaker.
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 11, 2010

OSS, George A.

SCHELL, Dec 2 - George Oss, a well known sawmill and lumber man, who had purchased a tract of timber of Russ Likens, near Red Bridge, on Abrams Creek, and had quite recently put in a mill and commenced to cut timber, on last Saturday about 10 am, in passing the large saw while it was in motion, stepped on a board that tilted and threw him on the saw, cutting off his right hand and cutting across his back and side so that, it is said, they could see his heart. He lived in this condition until about 7 o'clock pm. He was taken to Keyser Tues for burial.
Keyser Tribune, December 6, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 11, 2010

OSS, George A.

In an accident, Saturday, November 30, 1912, at his sawmill near Schell, W Va, Mr George A Oss suffered fatal injuries followed in a few hours by death. During the few intervening hours between the calamitous occurrence and the end of life he was not only rational but capable of conversing with his family and advising his wife as to the course most practicable for her in future direction of affairs. After full and clear explanations of his secular appertaining, he calmed himself to meet without dread the waiting messenger. At noon, Tues, Dec 3, 1912, the remains were brought by relatives, accompanied by friends from several states, for funeral observances conducted in the Methodist Episcopal Church by its pastor, the Rev Mr Havenner. At the conclusion of the church rites the body was conveyed for interment in the cemetery south of town. Mr Oss is survived by a widow, four sons and a daughter, none of the children yet grown and by a brother, Mr William Oss of Swanton, Md, with whom, during the major part of his business career, he was associated in the lumber trade. The subject of this mention was born near Frostburg, Allegany Co, Md, thirty-eight years from the 15th day of Jan, 1913. Once when his business was responding to his strict and judicious supervision, a well stocked lumber yard was totally swept away by fire, and later a sawmill with valuable equipment was devoured in flames; but over the ashes and embers of these losses he would rebuild and further extend his growing trade. From the first receipts coming in answer to his brave struggle he used in liberal part of obtain books for information so sorely hidden from him. It had not been his privilege to attend school a single day in his life and every mental and business possession of his had been quarried from the granite rock of a self-imposed toil. He procured and read the best works from thoughtful authors on civil and religious subjects and informed himself from the most modern and useful lexicons and encyclopedias to be had. He was a church member of uncompromising religious convictions.
Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 11, 2010


OSTEN, John

John Osten an inmate of the Mineral Co alms house, died Thurs.
DAWSON NEWS June 26
Keyser Tribune, June 29, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

 

O'TOOLE, Mrs. Bridget McLarkie

"Mrs. O'Toole was one of the oldest residents of Beaver county and is survived by six daughters and two sons, 90 grandchildren, 85 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, making 176 descendants in all. During the life of Mrs. O'Toole and her residence with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Atkinson, five generations were living under one roof at 115 Spring street. The daughters are Mrs. Mary Ann Atkinson, of Woodlawn, Mrs. Bridget Douglas, of Butte City, Montana; Mrs. D. A. Hart of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Julia Putt of Saxon, Pa.; Mrs. Thomas O'Connor of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Winifred Mills of Westernport, Ind. [sic-should be Md] The sons are A. J. Donahue of Omaha, Neb., and Patrick Donahue of Lanaconing [sic-should be Lonaconing], Md. Funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of daughters and sons of the deceased from Omaha, Neb., which may be Wednesday or Thursday. Deceased was a member of the Roman Catholic church from childhood. Interment is to take place in Turtle Creek cemetery, Braddock "
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
(No source of date given)
Posted July 29, 2009

O'TOOLE, John [see also TOOLE, John]

"Funeral of John O'Toole--
John O'Toole, who died at his home in Barton, last Saturday, after a lingering illness of nearly two years, was buried at nine a. m. Monday from St. Gabriel's Church, where a requiem mass was sung by the Rev. James Quinn. The remains were followed to the grave by a long procession of relatives and friends. Mr. O'Toole served as a teamster in the Union army nearly four years and was with McClellan's army in front of Richmond. He had several narrow escapes from capture. After the war he joined his family in Barton, where he has since been respected as one of its best citizens. Few people knew that he had served with the army, as he was not given to talk on that subject, and never mentioned it save to some old soldier, to whom he would talk freely about his war experiences. Mr. O'Toole is survived by one daughter, Miss Kathleen - who has been a most devoted muse and companion. The pallbearers were: Thos. Gannon, Theodore George, P. H. Gallagher, Sr., John Bean, Thomas Condon and Martin Cady. Interment was made in St. Gabriel's Cemetery."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Wed 31 Mar 1909
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted November 5, 2011

O'TOOLE, Miss Kate

Midland, April 16—The funeral of Miss Kate O'Toole, who died yesterday morning at the Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, will be held tomorrow morning with requiem mass at St. Joseph's Church at 9 o'clock. Miss O'Toole was a native of Barton and leaves no relatives. She was housekeeper at St. Joseph's rectory until stricken with pneumonia last Saturday. The body was brought to the Convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame here, from which funeral services will be held. Interment will be in St. Gabriel's cemetery, Barton. Miss O'Toole was widely known throughout, the Georges Creek region and in Cumberland, where she had many friends.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, April 16, 1925 - pg 14, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 12, 2011



O'TOOLE, Mrs. Katherine E. Rooney

Mrs. Katherlne E. Rooney O'Toole - Mrs. Katherine E. OToole, aged 64 years, widow of Charles O'Toole, died from a heart attack at her home on Church Hill, Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Mrs. OToole complained of not feeling well on Tuesday night, but her condition improved and she arose as usual on Wednesday morning and was lying on a couch in ths living room when she was stricken. Mrs. O'Toole was born in Scotland and came to America when a child. She was the mother of the late Rev. Thomas O'Toole, former pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cumberland. She is survived by one son, Charles, of Barrelville, Md.. and one daughter Gertrude, instructor of English and Latin in the Mt Savage High School. Two grand children also survive. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at.9 o'clock with a high mass of requiem' at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Rev. G. H. Tragesser, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the family lot in St Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md

Mt Savage; Thursday, October 31, 1929 - pg 11, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 19, 2010

OTT, Mrs. Annie Fern

Mrs Annie, wife of John Ott died this morning 9:30 o'clock at the residence, 18 Flat street. The deceased was a most estimable woman.  She was 32 years of age and leaves beside her husband five children, the oldest being a boy 10 years old and the youngest a girl 21 months of age.  Mrs. Ott contracted a heavy cold last May from which she never recovered.  Her maiden name was Miss Annie Fern.  Mr. Ott is a boat builder and has the sympathy of every one in bis sad bereavement.  The funeral will take place Thursday, at 9 a.m.   with High Mass, at St. Patrick's church.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, February 15, 1898 - pg 4, col 2
Find A Grave Memorial# 125093218
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 3, 2017

Name: George Holland Ott, 90, of Ridgeley, WV
Parents: James and Catherine Ott
DOB: January 7, 1915, in Ridgeley, WV
DOD: Sunday, June 26, 2005
Spouse: Vivian Stewart Ott
Predeceased by: parents; one sister and two brothers
Survived by: wife; son, George and wife Millie, Cumberland, MD; sisters, Ruth Schoonover, Lillian Anderson, Mildred Watson, and Vera Nosal
Burial: June 29, 2005, Sunset Memorial Park
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 14, 2014

OTT, John

The Funeral of John Ott
The funeral of John Ott took place this morning from St Patrick's Church with burial in St Patrick's cemetery.  Mr Ott had been in ill health for a long period.  For many years he was employed in the car department of the Western Maryland Railway Company
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, April 1, 1922 - pg 4, col 3
Find A Grave Memorial# 128463793
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 3, 2017

OTT, Leo Wilson

Fairfield, Conn. - Leo Wilson Ott, 65, of Fairfield, Conn., died Oct. 18, 1997, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was a retired inspection engineer for U.S. Baird, where he worked for 34 years. Born in Ridgeley, W.Va., he resided in Fairfield for 44 years. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 74 and of the Greenfield Hill Grange 133. He was a former Cub Scout leader at Sacred Heart Church and later a St. George's Church. He was an avid collector of model trains. He was the son of the late James W. and Cecelia C. (Fisher) Ott. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph E. Ott; and one sister, Edith Mae Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Zaborowski) Ott, Fairfield, Conn.; a son, Wayne L. and wife Diane Ott, Bridgeport; two grandchildren, Christine and Gary Ott; a brother, George H. Ott, Cumberland; four sisters, Lillian Anderson, Centerville, Pa., Vera Nosal, Fairfield, Ruth Schoonover, Ridgeley, W.Va., and Mildred Watson, Warren, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Oct. 21, 1997, at the Commerce Hill Funeral Home in Bridgport, and at the Assumption Church. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.
abt. Tuesday, 11 November 1997; no publication noted
(Courtesy of Connie Beachy/Ruth Sprowls ~transcribed by Genie)
Posted April 2, 2021

OTT, Orville Mallalieu[sic], Sr.

Orville Ott Is Taken By Death ~ Son of Former Methodist Pastor and a Young Man of Special Promise ~ Was Pneumonia Victim ~ His Brother Durbin now in France, Recognition Given to his Talents
Orville Mallalieu[sic] Ott, son of Rev. and Mrs. L. Dow Ott, formerly of Gettysburg, died at Pittsburgh in St. Margaret's Hospital Thanksgiving eve at six o'clock a victim of pneumonia. He was 31 years of age, and gave promise of a brilliant career, and a useful life. At the time of his death he was headmaster of the Junior School in Shady Side Academy, also an instructor in the University of Pittsburgh, and an assistant teacher of a men's Bible class. In addition to this he was pursuing a course in the University of Pittsburgh in dentistry, and was in his second year. Mr. Ott was a graduate of Newport High School, Dickinson Seminary and Gettysburg College, and took some studies in Syracuse University, and some special work in State College. He taught school one year in Buhl, Minnesota, and was in his sixth year in Shady Side Academy where he was greatly beloved by the boys. He was in his second year as a member of the faculty of the University. There were many floral tributes; one each from the faculties of Shady Side Academy, and the university, another from his dental class, and many from individuals, and other classes in the Academy. He was buried in Everett, the parental home of his wife who was formerly Alma J. Bowers. He leaves his wife, and one son, Orville, Jr.; his parents; one brother, Emory Durbin Ott, now in France; and two sisters, Gladys L. Ott, in Williamsport, and Marguerite L. Ott, at home.
Wednesday, 4 December, 1918; Gettysburg Times
~Genie
Posted January 8, 2011
 

OTT, Mrs. Sophia State

Mrs. Sophia Ott - Everett
Mrs. Sophia Ott, a well known resident of that place, died Wednesday at the age of 78 years after a long illness. Her maiden name was State and her husband, Michael Ott, passed away a number of years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. B. Eyer and Miss Mary Ott, both at home.

Friday, 13 December 1918, Bedford Gazette
~Genie
Posted January 8, 2011


Name: Beverly Elaine Otto, 71, of Church Hill Road, Midland
Parents: Robert S. Clarke and Bertie (Cutter) Clarke
DOB: December 7, 1938 in Midland
DOD: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing
Spouse: Robert Lorraine Otto
Predeceased by: brother, Marshall Clarke, and sisters, Eileen O'Brien and Lola Martin
Survived by: daughter, Karen Lee Harper of Frostburg
Burial: Body donated to the West Virginia Human Gift Registry

Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2014

OTTO, James R.

OAKLAND — James R. Otto, 44, of RD 1, Swanton, died Wednesday at the Washington, D.C., Hospital Center. Born Dec. 7, 1939 in Swanton, he was a son of the late Raymond H. Otto and Ida P. (Burkholder) Otto. Mr. Otto was employed as a bottler for the Deer Park Spring Water Company. He attended the Walnut Bottom Assembly of God Church, near Swanton. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. B. Darlene (Tasker) Otto; one daughter, Darla K. Otto, at home; one son, James W. Otto, Swanton; four sisters, Mrs. Iva M. Russell, Barton; Mrs. Lena I. Friend, Deer Park; Mrs. Mary A. McKenzie and Mrs. Ruth L. McKenzie, both of Grantsville; two brothers, Elmer P. Otto, Tacoma, Wash.; Clayton E. Otto, Jessup; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Walnut Bottom Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Christopher Crawford and the Rev. Ralph Jacks. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland News, Saturday, July 7, 1984
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 14, 2015

 

OURS, Mrs. Isaac nee Weese

HARDY COUNTY NEWS, Moorefield Examiner of 13th -Mrs. Isaac Ours, aged 60 years, died at her home near Hiser on January 23. Mrs Ours was a Miss Weese before marriage, and is survived by her husband and several brothers and sisters.
Keyser Tribune, February 14, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 21, 2010

OURS, William Dale

KEYSER, W.Va. - William Dale "Willie" Ours, 51, of Trenum Drive, Keyser, W.Va., died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at his residence. Born on April 24, 1956, at Petersburg, W.Va., he was a son of Maxine D. (Cosner) Ours, of Keyser, and the late William Luther Ours. Mr. Ours was Baptist by faith. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two sons, Dale Ours, of Baltimore, and Troy Ours, of Cumberland; three brothers, David Whetzel and wife Brenda, of Keyser, Junior Whetzel and wife Ethel, of Mercersburg, Pa., and Gary Whetzel, of Missouri; two sisters, Georgianna Baugher and husband Charles, of Baltimore, and Wanda Lee Matthews and husband Kirk, of Merritt Island, Fla., and three grandchildren. Also surviving are uncles and aunts, Leon Ours, of South Fork, Galen, Glen, Bobby, Dale, Ralph and Olin Ours, all of Dorcas, W.Va., Paul Ours, of Durgon, W.Va., Delmas Ours, of Petersburg, W.Va., Janie Sites and Mernie Kimble, both of Dorcas and Arvella Zimmerer, of Petersburg. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Mount Storm Presbyterian Church, Mount Storm, W.Va., on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Friends may also call at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Mount Storm Cemetery. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Ours' obituary at
smithfuneralhomes.net.

December 10, 2007; Cumberland Times-News, The (MD)
~Genie
Posted November 3, 2018

OWENS, Clarence W., Sr.
 
Clarence W. Owens, Sr., 48, former B. and O. machinist, died this morning at his home, 112 Pennsylvania avenue, after an Illness of four months. He was a native of Pennsylvania and a son of the late Oliver and Jennie Owens. Ill health forced him to retire from work at the local back shops. He was a member of Local No. 212, International Association of Machinists, and the Protective Home Association. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Owens: six sons, Capt. Clarence W. Owens, Jr., with the Army in the ETO; Charles H. Owens; this city; Paul E. Owens, of Philadelphia, and Albert C., Leroy and Kenneth Owens, all at home; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Hawse, this city, and Miss Virginia O. Owens, at home; three brothers, Millard R. E., Cloyd V., and Dorrie O. Owens, all of Cumberland; a sister, Mrs. Merrill Kline, of Wiley Ford, W. Va., and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. in Grace Methodist Church with the Rev. Arthur L, Hunter, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hllcrest Burial Park.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, September 24, 1946 - pg 4, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 27, 2012
 



OWENS, Dorrie O.
 
CUMBERLAND - Dorrie 0. Owens, 87, of Footer Place, Cumberland, died Friday, Sept.17, 1993, at Memorial Hospital. Born July 30,1906, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Oliver B. Owens and Ginny (Troutman) Owens. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lena M. (Dolan) Owens. Mr. Owens was a machinist with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, where he worked at the Bolt and Forge. He retired in 1971 with 45 years of service. He was a member of the Centre Street United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men of the church, and was a Golden Age Eagle with Aires #245 of Cumberland. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Right Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. William C. Miller Jr. Interment will be at Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be members of the United Methodist Men.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, September 19, 1993 - pg 32, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 27, 2012

OWENS, J. William
 
J. William Owens, 79, of the Kensington-Algonquin, Cumberland, died Monday, October 06, 2003, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born July 25, 1924, in Oakland, Md., he was the son of the late Joseph William and Pearl (Grindle) Owens. He was preceded in death by his wife, June (Spear) Owens. Mr. Owens was a retired supervisor for the Maryland Dept. of Employment Security. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Western Maryland Democratic Club and AARP. He is survived by one daughter, Christy L. Montgomery and husband, Jeff, Accident, Md., and one grandson, Chad Montgomery. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, Md., on Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. with the Rev. Barry Maust officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to either Cherry Glade Building Fund or the American Heart Association. 
Monday, October 06, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 8, 2014


OWENS, Mrs. Mabel Gray

ELK GARDEN - The many friends of Mrs. Mabel Gray Owens were shocked to hear of her death at the hospital at Easton, Md., recently. She was well known here. Her father, Rev. Gray, preached here only a few years ago. His daughter married Rev. A. E. Owens.
Keyser Tribune, October 3, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010


 


Name: Roy Franklin Owens, Sr., 86, of Cumberland, MD 
Parents: Lewis and Susan (Hotchkiss) Owens 
DOB: March 23, 1919, in Ridgeley, WV 
DOD: February 24, 2005, at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, MD 
Military: U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, being the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star 
Spouse: wife of 48 years, Eleanor (Iser) Owens; Lucy Self (Headley) Owens 
Predeceased by: parents; wife Eleanor; five brothers and three sisters 
Survived by: wife Lucy; son, Roy F. Owens, Jr., and wife JoAnn; daughters, Linda Parsons and husband Jim; Lois Getz; Joan Readd and husband Ralph; step-daughter, Shirley Robertson and husband Jerry; sisters, Margaret Spangler, Norma Dennis, Evelyn Ott, and Dorotha Bosley 
Burial: February 27, 2005, Sunset Memorial Park 
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 14, 2014

OWENS, Mrs. Ruth Kroll

Mrs. Ruth Kroll Owens, of Washington, D.C., daughter of the late John Kroll and Mary D. Kroll, of Watercliffe street, Lonaconing, died on Saturday. Mrs. Owen is survived by her mother and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Nutwell, Baltimore; Miss Anna Kroll, New York, and Miss Marilyn Kroll, Baltimore.
Cumberland News, Monday, January 17, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 29. 2017

OYLER, Miss Ida Gertrude

Miss Ida Gertrude Oyler, 67, retired schoolteacher and for many years a Gazette correspondent, died at her home in Manns Choice at 10 a. m., Sunday, May 30. She was a lifelong member of the community in which she lived. She was born March 24, 1881, in Manns Choice, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Miller) Oyler. She is survived by a brother, Rev. R. Skyles Oyler, Forty Fort, and a sister, Mrs. Lottie Struckman, Manns Choice. She was a member of the Reformed church. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday with burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery under the direction of the Zeigler funeral home.
The Bedford Gazette, June 3, 1948
[alternate spelling Ayler]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 6, 2010

 

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