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RAAB, Mrs. Kathe Kramer

Mrs. Kathe K. Raab, 94, Motel Casa Grande, Madera, Calif., died there yesterday. Born in Graumbach, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche Kramer, and the w idow of Joseph B. Raab. She was a former resident of here, and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hilda Marcois, Madera; two sons, Hans Raab, Bethesda, and Joseph B. Raab Jr., Montclair, N.J.; eight grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The body will be returned to the George Funeral Home.

RABJOHN, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Greenhorn

Sarah "Ellen" Rabjohn, 94, of Orange, a bookkeeper at Art Robinson Magnavox, died Sunday of pneumonia. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, with services at 2 p.m. Friday, Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortu ary, Santa Ana. Survivors: daughters, Neva Howk, Delann Boyles; sons, Harold Jr., Herbert; sister, Ruth Richardson; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.

RACCO, Mrs. Clara Alice Warnick

Piedmont, W.Va. Clara A Racco, age 74, of 75 Second St. in Piedmont, WV died on Saturday Oct. 13, 2007 at West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born in Westernport, MD on August 7, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Rufford E. Warnick and Mary E. (Clark) Warnick. She was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia Racco, who died in August 1972. Clara was a member of Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Westernport, MD. She was the owner of Clara's Ceramic Shop in Piedmont, WV. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Michael L. Racco and one son, David Racco of Cumberland, MD. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Stephanie Rodriguez, Alexis, Steven, Paige and Kristal Racco and one Great-Granddaughter, Tori Dye. The family will receive friends at the Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont, WV on Sunday from 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday Oct. 15 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic C hurch in Westernport, MD with Father Jim Hannon as the celebrant. Interment will follow at Philos Cemetery in Westernport. The family has requested that Memorials for Clara be directed to St. Peter's Catholic Church 127 Church St. in Westernport, MD 21562 for the Capital Improvement Fund.

RACEY, Mrs. Betty Ann Dye

Betty Ann Racey, 69, of 302 Front St., Westernport, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born May 16, 1935, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Hester (McManus) Dye. Mrs. Racey was a homemaker. She was formerly employed with Life-Like Products in Baltimore, having been a supervisor. She also was a member of the Queens Point VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She leaves behind her husband, Charles Racey; three sons, Ronnie Coffman of Winchester, Va., Paul Coffman of Winchester, Va., and Junior Coffman of Baltimore; one sister, Teeny (Dye) Gallagher of Jacksonville, N.C.; one brother, John Dye of Piedmont; seven grandchildren, Carrie, Crystal, Betty, Kevin, Amy, Tyler and Ashley; nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The fa mily will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Jerry Schloe officiating. Interment will be in Bloomington Cemetery, Bloomington. Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, Md., is in charge of local arrangements.

RADABAUGH, Mrs. Augusta B. Miller

Augusta B. Radabaugh, 87, of Arthurdale, died Saturday, January 26, 1991, at the home. She was born May 6, 1903, in Albright, a daughter of Sidney and Effie Hardesty Miller. She was a member of Arthurdale Presbyterian Church. She is survived by six sons, Harold Radabaugh, Darrell Radabaugh and Robert Radabaugh, all of Elyria, OH, James Radabaugh and Kenneth Radabaugh, both of Michigan, and Dennis Radabaugh of Arthurdale; six daughters, Margaret Harris of Michigan, Beulah Wolfe of Masontown, Norma Brown of Gladesville and Katheryn DeBastiani, Leona Hardy and Doris Fortney, all of Arthurdale; three brothers, Fred Miller of Masontown, Norman Miller of Canton, OH, and Ward Miller of Baltimore; two sisters, Gertrude Weaver of Tunnelton and Juanita Uphold of Michigan; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Radabaugh and a daughter. Friends were received at Kiger-¬Williams Funeral Home, Masontown. Services will be held at I p.m. today, (Wednesday), January 30, with the Rev. Francis Ihram officiating. Interment will be in Reedsville Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to American Cancer Society. abt 26 January, 1991; Preston County, WV, Newspaper

RADCLIFFE, George

George Radcliffe, who was braking on a freight train out of Thomas, met with a fatal accident Friday night. The engine became uncoupled from the cars on a st eep grade, but was stopped about eight feet from the front car. After the engine was again coupled to the cars the brakes didn't hold, the engine slipped and caught Mr. Radcliffe between the tender and car, breaking his left arm and mashing him between the hips. Mr. Radcliffe was immediately taken to the Davis Hospital at Davis, where he died Saturday afternoon.

RADER, Duelsa May

Dulcie Adair Rader, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Rad er, died Saturday, August 5th, at the tender age of one year and nine days. The little one patiently suffered from brain fever for four weeks. The funeral services were conducted Sunday evening at Wards Chapel, by Rev. A. A. P. Neel, and the little from[sic] was laid to rest on the grassy hill nearby. The friends of the stricken parents extended sympathy and aid.

RADER, Duelsa May

CLAYSVILLE ITEMS - Died August 5th of Cholera infantum Duelsa May Rader, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rader age one year and nine days. Funeral services were conducted by A. A. P. Neel at Ward Chapel Interment in the Ward Cemetery.

RADIGAN, Agnes F. Stakem

RADIGAN SERVICES MT. SAVAGE— A requiem mass for Mrs. Agnes F. Radigan, 52, wife of Edward Radigan, Calla Hill who died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the home. Pallbearers will be Timothy Kilduff, Edward Murray, Joseph Nolan, Anthony Monahan, George Larkin and Charles Albright. Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, November 28, 1954 - pg 50, col 7

RADIGAN, Michael Joseph

Michael J. Radigan, 67, of Mt. Savage, died today at. Allegany Hospital, where he had been a patient since November 10. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md Friday, November 12, 1937 - pg 14, col 2

RADIGAN, Michael Joseph

Mt. Savage, Md., Nov. 17.— The funeral of Michael Joseph Ratigan[sic] whose death occurred Saturday at Allegany Hospital, Cumberland. took, place with a requiem high mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church yesterday morning. Rev. Francis J. Egan, pastor, officiated. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery. NB -spellings are as they appeared in the newspaper Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, November 17, 1937 - pg 9, col 5

RAE, James William

James William Rae, 73, of Frostburg, MD, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at his residence. Born October 26, 1941 in Lonaconing, MD, he was the son of the late James M. & Leona R. (Russell) Rae. Mr. Rae was also preceded in death by three grandchildren, Nancy Rae, William "Spanky" Rae and Patrick Lieghty. Mr. Rae was the owner/operator of Rae's Trucking.

RAE, Mrs. Darlene Frances Tipton

FROSTBURG — Darlene Frances Rae, 71, of Frostburg, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at her residence. Born March 5, 1945, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Mildred (Garlitz) Tipton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Rae. Mrs. Rae was a homemaker and co-owner and operator of Rae’s Trucking. She is survived by two sons, Mike and Valerie Rae and Jr. Meyers, all of Frostburg; five daughters, Kathy and Dave Wilhelm, Kelly and Robert Robertson, Candy and Kevin Crowe, all of Frostburg, Terry and Dave Linthicum, Eagle Rock, Va., Vicky and John Leighty, Cresaptown; one brother, Billy and Sharon Garlitz, Frostburg; two sisters, Delma and Bob Winebrenner, Lonaconing, and Robin and Bob Seifert, Frostburg; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great- grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Friday, April 8, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 2 p.m. with Deacon Harold Bradley officiating. Cremation will follow services and interment will be in the St. Ann Cemetery.

RAFAIL, Thomas Waddia

Rafail, Thomas Waddia-- Aged 38 years. of 127 Morgantown St. died Friday, May 17, 1964, at 8:30 p.m at his home. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Garnet Louise Rafail and the following children, Waddia II, Joyce, Betty, Thomas Jr., Joseph, Rose and Garnet at home; these brothers and sisters, Joseph, Waddia, of Irwin, Pa.; Mrs. Beatrice Mills, Irwin; Mrs. Livinia Rita Konry of Connellsville; his mother, Mrs. Rose Rafail.

RAFFERTY, Bernard

Frostburg, March 13.— Bernard Rafferty, 54 years old, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rafferty, this place, died Sunday evening in Providence Hospital, Washington, D. C. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Peter Carroll and one brother, Charles Rufferty, Frostburg. He was a devoted member of St. Michael's Catholic Churc h and for years resided at the home of his niece, Miss Bernadette Rafferty, Welsh street. The body will be brought to Frostburg Tuesday morning and will be taken to the Rafferty Home on Welsh street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Michael's cemetery. Monday, 13 March 1933; Cumberland Evening Times ~Genie

RAFFERTY, Charles Edward

AVILTON, MD: Charles Edward "Ed" Rafferty, 65, of 14 Avilton Road, Lonaconing, Maryland, died Thursday, May 29, 2003 at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland. Born June 22, 1937 at Frostburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Patrick and Nora Ellen (Glotfelty) Rafferty. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Rafferty and Robert Rafferty. Mr. Rafferty was a Roads Construction Supervisor Laborers with Local #616. He was a member of the Country Gospel and Bluegrass Band, "Back Up & Push". Mr. Rafferty also was a member of the Classy Chassis Car Club and St. Ann's Catholic Church, Grantsville, MD. Surviving is his wife, Rita A. (Weimer) Rafferty; one daughter, Mary E. Winters and husband, Ronnie, Jr.; Avilton, Maryland; two brothers, Daniel L. Rafferty, Apache Junction, Arizona; John L. Rafferty, Frostburg, Maryland; two sisters, Norine Beachy and Hilda Duncan, both of Frostburg, Maryland; and one granddaughter, Tia Winters. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, Sunday, 2- 4 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, June 2, 2003 at St. Ann's Catholic Church @10:30 am with Rev. Milton Hipsley officiating. Interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Avilton, Maryland. A Christian Wake will be conducted at the funeral home, Sunday, @3:45 pm. Contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society. Thursday, May 29, 2003; Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville

RAFFERTY, Charles P.

Frostburg - Charles P. Rafferty, 67, of 347 West Main Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late Charles T. and Anastasia (Scally) Rafferty. He was a retired Kelly-Springfield Tire Company employee and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow, Nora Glotfelty Rafferty; four sons, Daniel L., Robert M., and John L. Rafferty, here; and Charles Edward Rafferty, Grantsville; two daughters, Mrs. Noreen Beachy, Upper Marlboro, and Mrs. Hilda J. Duncan, here; three sisters, Mrs. Anastasia Phillips, of Ohio, Mrs. Angela Condry and Mrs. Margaret Twigg, here; two brothers, Norbert and Bernard, here, and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

RAFFERTY, Charles R.

FROSTBURG — Charles R. Rafferty, 70, died last night at his home, 35 Mill Street, after an illness of about five months. A native of Mashoppen, Pa., and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rafferty, he came to Frostburg with his parents 68 years ago. He was employed as a Railway Express truck driver about 40 years. He was a member of St. Michael's Church and the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Anatasia Scally, and four daughters, Mrs. James Twigg, Eckhart ; Mrs. Frank Komatz, Mrs. Frank Condry and Mrs. Herman Phillips, all of Frostburg; seven sons, Joseph, Grantsville; Charles, John, Bernard and Norbert Rafferty, all of this city, and Lawrence Omer and Francis G. Rafferty, at home. He was a brother of Mrs. Jane Carroll, Deer Park. The body will be at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

RAFFERTY, Daniel Lee, Jr.

Daniel Lee Rafferty Jr., five-day-old son of Daniel L. and Helen (Turner) Rafferty, 73 West Main Street, died yesterday in Miners Hospital. Burial took place in St. Michael's Cemetery this afternoon.

RAFFERTY, Francis

FROSTBURG — A requiem mass will be celebrated for Francis Rafferty, 40, of 35 Mill Street, who died Saturday, on Wednesday at 9 a. m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Rev. Regis Larkin, assistant pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the residence.

RAFFERTY, John

1916 - March RAFFERTY 06 Mar 1916 Frostburg- John Rafferty aged 46 years, a former resident, died Sunday (5 Mar) of a stroke of apoplexy at Pekin. He was an insurance agent for Mutual Life of Baltimore. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Bridget Condon of Pekin and six children; Miss Elizabeth Rafferty; Miss Anna Rafferty; Miss Catherine Rafferty; Miss Rosaline Rafferty; Miss Laura Rafferty; and Miss Veronica Rafferty. Also, two brothers, Charles Condon(Rafferty) and Bernard Condon(Rafferty) and two sisters, Mrs P F Carroll and Miss Mary Condon(Rafferty). Services and burial are at St. Gabriel's church at Barton. Excerpts from The Cumberland Times transcribed by Charles Often

RAFFERTY, John E.

Frostburg - John E. Rafferty, Sr., 62, of Borden Mines, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. Born at Frostburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Anastasia (Skelly) Rafferty. Mr. Rafferty was self -employed in the hauling business. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Frostburg Lodge 348, LOOM, and Potomac Valley Legion of the Moose. Surviving are his widow, Rita (Bland) Rafferty; a son John Rafferty, Jr., Borden Mines; three sisters, Mrs. Angela Condry, and Mrs. Margaret Twigg, both of Frostburg, and Mrs. Anastasia Phillips, Geneva, Ohio; three brothers Charles, Ber nard and Norbert Rafferty, all of Frostburg, and a grandchild. Friends will be received at the Hafer - Sowers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

RAFFERTY, Lawrence Omar

FROSTBURG - Lawrence Omar Rafferty, 47, of 35 Mill Street, died yesterday in Miners Hospital. Born in Frostburg, July 19, 1914, he was a son of the late Charles and Anastasia (Scally) Rafferty. Surviving are his widow, Margaret (Brode) Rafferty; two daughters, Mrs. Diana Clingersmith, Baltimore, and Miss Theresa Rafferty, of here; four brothers, Charles, John, Vernard, and Norbert Rafferty, all of here; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Condry, also of here; Mrs. Margaret Twigg, Eckhart; and Mrs. Anastasia Phillips, Geneva, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Mr. Rafferty was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and the Holy Name Society. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Frostburg FO Eagles. Friends will be received at the home of Mrs. Mary Condry, 35 M ill Street, Frostburg, after 7 p.m. today. The rosary will be recited at the residence tomorrow at 8 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a. m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Rev. Francis E. Montgomery, pastor, and interment will be in the church cemetery. Farrady Post American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

RAFFERTY, Michael

Death of Michael Rafferty Michael Rafferty, aged about 42, died at his home on Mill street, on Thursday morning after several weeks illness from typhoid fever. He is survived by his wife and several small children and a number of sisters and brothers all living in this place. December 12, 1908, Cumberland Evening Times Mrs. Michael Rafferty (Lyons)

RAFFERTY, Miss Elizabeth

1916 - January RAFFERTY 20 Jan 1916 Miss Elizabeth Rafferty, aged 14 years, daughter of Mr & Mrs Charles Rafferty of Miss Street in Frostburg, died yesterday after an illness of seven months. She is also survived by these brothers and sisters; Ellen, Mary, Anastasia, Charles, Joe, John, Stanislaus, Robert[sic, Norbert], and Omer. Burial is in St Michaels Cemetery. Excerpts from The Cumberland Times transcribed by Charles Often

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Anastasia Scally

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Anastasia Rafferty, 75, died at her home, 35 Mill Street, early yesterday. Born October 10, 1879, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Bridget (Chambers) Scally. Her husband, Charles Rafferty, died five years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Frank Komatz, Mrs. Herman Phillips, Charles Rafferty Jr., Bernard, Norbert and Lawrence O. Rafferty, all of Frostburg; Mrs. Frank Condry and Francis Rafferty, at home, John Rafferty, Borden Mine, and Mrs. James A. Twigg, Eckhart Mines. Also surviving are 34 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a brother, James W. Scally, Frostburg, and a sister, Mrs. Marcella Rafferty, Frostburg. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgi n Mary. A requiem funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Regis Larkin. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Powers, George Tippen, Michael Burns, Robert Baughman, Earl Kreitzburg and H. J. Wood. The sodality will recite the rosary tomorrow at 8 p. m. in the Rafferty home.

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Bridget V. Condon

Nikep— Mrs. Bridget V. Rafferty, 68, widow of John W Rafferty, died last night in Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, of bronchial pneumonia. She was a well-known area midwife. Surviving are five dau ghters: Sister John Anthony, Holy Name Convent, Camden, N.J.; Mrs Anna Clatterbuck, Deer Park; Mrs Kathleen Winner, Lonaconing; Mrs Rosalie Purdy, Cambridge, N.Y. and Mrs Veronica Simpson with whom she made her home; a sister, Mrs Anna Miller, Cumberland and 19 grandchildren. The body is at the home. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, January 20, 1949 - pg 23, col 7

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Bridget V. Condon

Rafferty Rites LONACONING—Services for. Mrs. Bridget V. Rafferty, 68, widow of John W. Rafferty, Nikon, who died Wednesday night in Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, will be conducted tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Barton, by Monsignor A. Scarpati, pastor of St Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport.

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Elizabeth

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Rafferty, wife of Patrick Rafferty, whose death was noted, took place this morning at nine o'clock from St. Michaels's Catholic church on Main street, of which the deceased lady was a devoted member during her life time. Rev. S. J. Clark celebrated solemn requiem mass and conducted the burial services, speaking very touchingliy of the deceased. At the conclusion of the burial services the cortege proceeded to St. Michael's cemetery on Mt. Pleasant street, where the remains were interred in the family burying plot midst a very large concourse of friends and relatives. Mrs. Rafferty is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters as follows: Mrs. Wm. Jack, Mrs. Peter F. Carroll and Miss Mary Rafferty and Messrs. John, Charley and Bernard Rafferty, all residing at this place. Mrs. Rafferty was one of the city's best known and most charitable ladies and her many kind acts will be greatly missed and her place found hard to fill.

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Laura Marie Lyons

Frostburg - The funeral of Mrs Michael Rafferty, whose death at a hospital in Baltimore was noted in a recent issue, occurred yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from St Michael's Catholic church of which Mrs Rafferty was a devoted member during her life time. Father S J Clark, assisted by Father Joseph Nolan celebrated mass and conducted the service paying a beautiful tribute to the departed lady's past life. At the conclusion of the beautiful Catholic ritual the funeral cortege proceeded to St Michael's Catholic cemetery on Mt Pleasant Street where the interment of the remains was made in the family burying plot. The deceased was about thirty-three years of age and leaves a husband and several small children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and wife. Mrs. Rafferty's death is doubly sad, as she was only sick a short while, having been taken ill while attending church Sunday morning, from which she grew steadily worse until it was necessary to send her to the hospital. Mrs Rafferty was formerly Miss Lyons and is survived by her mother, Mrs John R Smith, one sister, Miss Mollie Lyons and the following brothers, Messrs William, Charlie, John and G eorge Lyons all residing at this place. A large concourse of people attended the burial of the deceased here on Wednesday morning. The floral offering were among the most beautiful and numerous ever seen at a funeral in this city. Many friends and relatives of the deceased attended the funeral from out of town. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, December 28, 1905 - pg 3, col 3

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Mary

RAFFERTY AND M'GANN FUNERALS TOMORROW Frostburg, May 24.— Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rafferty, who died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, will be held from Saint Michael's Catholic church, tomorrow at 9 a. m., with requiem high Mass. Rev. Joseph P. Nolan, rector, will be celebrant of the mass. Burial will be in Saint Michael's Cemetery. Wednesday, 24 May 1932; Cumberland Evening Times

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Mary

(abridged) Final Rites Held for Mrs. Mary Rafferty ~ Former Frostburg Business Woman Eulogized For Many Noble Traits. Frostburg. May 26.— The funeral of Mrs. Mary Rafferty, aged 62, who died Sunday afternoon at the Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, was held Wednesday morning from Saint Michael's Catholic Church. Requiem high Mass was offered for the repose of her soul by the rector, the Rev. Joseph P. Nolan, who also delivered the sermon and eulogy. Mrs, Rafferty was also affiliated with the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Court Ferdinand, No. 556, Catholic Daughters of America, and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and took active interest in these organizations. The Rev. Joseph A. Weber, assistant pastor, was present in the sanctuary during the funeral mass and the Junior Choir sang. Burial was in Saint Michael's Cemetery. The flower-bearers were Stanislaus Rafferty, Omer Rafferty, Norbert Rafferty, John Rafferty, Joseph Rafferty, Francis Rafferty, James, Jack and Robert Carter, Jr. (nephews of Mrs. Rafferty) and Edward Walsh. The pallbearers were William J. Daily, Cumberland; Patrick Walsh, Mount Savage; James Scalley. George Kreitzburg, Frederick Kemp and John A. Hiiler, of Frostburg. Among those here for the obsequies were, Terrence Smith and Mrs. Bettaie Woods, Binghamton, N. Y.; Mrs. John Borres, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fraley, Baltimore; Mrs. Jane Carroll, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clatterbuck, Deer Park, Md.; Mrs. B. V. Rafferty, Mrs. Bernard Winner, Miss Rosalie Rafferty, Russell Sullivan, Pekin, Md.; Mrs. John R. Smith, Mrs. William Wolfe, Miss Azelma Frantz, Mrs. William Lowe, Richard Cullen and Edward Gooding, of Cumberland; Mrs. Bryan Healey, Piedmont, W.Va.; Mrs. William Winters and Mrs. Isaac O'Rourke, Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter and family, Mrs. Patrick Walsh, Harvey Walsh, James Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walsh, Miss Sadie Kenney Miss Martha Reagan, Miss Ella Reagan and Miss Margaret C onroy, Mount Savage. Mrs. Rafferty conducted a grocery on West Main street, for a number of years, retiring from business in 1910. She entered the hospital on Monday, May 2, and underwent a major operation on the following Wednesday. She had been progressing nicely following the operation. Complications later developed which resulted in her death. Thursday, 26 May 1932; Cumberland Evening Times

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Mary Marcella Scally

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Mary Marcella Rafferty, 78, died yesterday at the home of her brother, James W. Scally, 36 Mill Street, with whom she resided. Born July 23, 1882, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Bridget (Chambers) Scally. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. Besides her brother, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John McDonald, Frostburg; three step-daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fraley, Long Island, N.Y.; Mrs. Laverne Lavin, Cumberland, and Mrs. Leona Carter, M t. Savage; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A requiem mass will he celebrated in St. Michael's Catholic Church Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. with Father Regis Larkin celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John McDonald, 28 Hill Street, where the rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m.

RAFFERTY, Mrs. Michael

nee Lyons The funeral of Mrs. Michael Rafferty, whose death at the hospital in Baltimore, was noted in a recent issue, occurred yesterday morning at nine o'clock from St. Michael's Catholic church of which Mrs. Rafferty was a devoted member during her life time. Father S. J. Clark, assisted by Father Joseph Nolan, celebrated mass and conduted the services, paing a beautiful tribute to the departed lady's past life. At the conclusion of the beautiful Catholic ritual the funeral cortege proceeded to St. Michael's Catholic cemetery on Mt. Pleasant street, where interment of the remains was made in the family burying plot. The deceassed was about thirty-three years of age and leaves a husband and several small children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and wife. Mrs. Rafferty's death is doubly sad, as she was only sick a short while, having been taken ill while attending church Sunday morning from which she grew steadily worse until it was necessary to send her to the hospital. Mrs. Rafferty was formerly Miss Lyons and is survived by her mother, Mrs. John R. Smith, one sister, Miss Mollie Lyons and the following brothers, Messrs. Wi lliam, Charley, John and George Lyons, all residing at this place. A large concourse of people attended the burial of the deceased here on Wecnesday morning. The floral offerings were among the most beautiful and numerous ever seen at a funeral in this city. Many friends and relatives of the deceased attended the funeral from out of town. Cumberland Evening Times, Dec. 28, 1905 William J. Rafferty

RAFFERTY, Pfc James W.

The body of Pfc. James W. Rafferty, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rafferty, Jr., 43 Bowery Street, arrived home from Korea Tuesday night. Pfc. Rafferty entered the Army January 29, 1949, and was attached to the Seventh Infantry Division, receiving his training, at Fort Benning, Georgia. He left Seattle, Washington, for overseas in July, 1950, and was not heard from until his parents were notified that he was missing in action on August 15, 1950. In January, 1951, his parents received word of his death, which resulted from wounds received on August 22, 1950. His parents received the Purple Heart decora tion posthumously. Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers and two sisters, Daniel, Robert, Edward, John, Lawrence, Noreen and Hilda Jane Rafferty. The funeral will be held tomorrow with a requiem mass 9 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial to the parish, cemetery, where military rites will be given. The body is at the home.

RAFFERTY, William Joseph

Frostburg - William Joseph Rafferty, 41, of 69 Bowery Street, died yesterday at Miners Hospital. He was born here, August 19, 1910, and was a son of Mrs. Anastatia (Scally) Rafferty and the late Charles Rafferty. He was an employe of the Amcelle plant of the Celanese Corporation, and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Surviving other than his widow, Mrs. Maude L. (Ackard) Rafferty are two sons, Donald Rafferty, and Gerald Rafferty, two daughters, Delores Rafferty and Darlene Rafferty, all at home. Also surviving are six brothers, Charles Rafferty, of Frostburg; John Rafferty, Borden; Stanislaus, Norbert, Omer, and Francis Rafferty, all of Fr ostburg; four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Komatz, Mrs. Frank Condry, Mrs. Herman Phillips, all of Frostburg; and Mrs. Margaret Twigg, Eckhart. A requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Michael's Church with Rev. Francis E. Montgomery, as celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the home of his mother, 35 Mill Street. March 4, 1952 ~ Cumberland Evening Times

RAFFLE, Mrs. Dorothy Burd

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RAFFLE, Myles H. ⚰️

Raffle, Myles H. (Bud) -- Age 37 years, of 350 Coolspring St., died Tuesday, February 13, 1988, at home. He is survived by his wife, Marian Hager Raffle; the following children, Myles Clinton, Jeffrey Scott, Cheryl Annette, Patrice Janine, Donna Lyn, Micki all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Rose) Church of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Albert (Mary Jane) Orrie of Brownsville; one brother, John Raffle of Hopwood. He was a member of the Uniontown City Police Department for the past fourteen years, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Coolspring Athletic Assn, and St. John's R.C. Church. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 138 W. Fayette St. today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m and until Friday at 1 p.m. the hour of service with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Andrew Schneider officiating. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. The Parish Rosary will be recited on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. d.o.d. Tuesday, February 13, 1988; no source noted (Fayette Co. PA)

RHIND, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rhind, 77, widow of Charles E. Rhind, who died at her home, 218 Davidson street, Saturday, were held this afternoon at the home. The Rev. Dr. Hixon T. Bowersox, officiated. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were Le Roy Kimes, George W. Martin, Russell F. Sauin, James Orr and William M. Englehardt. Cumberland Evening Times, Cumbeland[sic], Maryland; Monday, April 29, 1935, page 9, col. 6

RHOADEN, Mrs. Daisy Matilda Werner

Mrs. Daisy M. Rhoaden, 52, wife of John Rhoaden, Berlin, Pa., died this morning in Memorial Hospital where she was admitted June 10.

RHOADS, Mrs. Caroline R. Hauger

Mrs. Caroline R. Rhoads, 85, Berlin R.D. 2, died Monday, Sept. 12, at her home after a lingering illness. She was born in Somerset County August 17, 1864, the daughter of the late Simon and Rose Anna (Rauch) Hauger. She was the wife of Elmer E. Rhoads, who survives. Recently Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads passed their 62nd wedding anniversary. Also surviving are these children: Mrs. Susan Horner, Somerset; Mrs. Robert Maust, Miss Beatrice Rhoads and Harry Rhoads, all of Berlin RD 2; Norman Rhoads of Somerset, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two children, Mary and Kimmel Rhoads preceded her in death. Mrs. Rhoads was a faithfu l member of Trinity Reformed Church, Berlin, and of the Second Society of Farm Women. She was a devoted wife and mother and was tenderly cared for by her children during her declining years. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 in the Johnson and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Ira R. Harkins officiating. Interment in the Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

RHODEN, Harry C.

Harry C. RHODEN (son of Charles RHODEN and Della GROVE) was born on 27 Oct 1899 in Boynton, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. He died on 16 May 1973 in Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. SALISBURY, Pa.—Harry C. Rhoden, 73, of RD 1, died Wednesday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Boynton, he was a son of the late Charles and Della (Grove) Rhoden. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Effie (Bodes) Rhoden; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Mae Bae r, of here; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Schwab, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Louise Stinner, Canton, Ohio; and one granddaughter. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where friends will be received today. A service will be conducted here tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lloyd E. Sechriest and Rev. John J. Marshall officiatng. Interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery.

RHODES, Clarence D.

Dies At Westernport Westernport, Md., March 22 - Clarence D. Rhodes of Philadelphia, died her yesterday at the home of his nephew, George Slinger. He had been ill since October. He is survived by his widow, who formerly was Miss Ida Murphy, of his place. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery here.

RHODES, James Anthony

Keyser, W.Va. ~ James Anthony (Dusty) Rhodes, 43, died Wednesday at his home, 27 A. Street. A native of Ridgeley, he was a son of the late George and Bridgett (Handley) Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes was a prominent softball player and was employed at the Amcelle plant of Celanese Fibers Company. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Hazel (Stanley) Rhodes; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Vincent, Los Angeles; Mrs. Joan Parish, Mrs. Mary Lou Wilson and Miss Sandra Rhodes, of here; two sons,, James R. and Jeffrey Rhodes, also of here; four brothers, Michael Rhodes, Cumberland, Jospeh Rhodes, Manns Choice, Pa.; Robert Rhodes, Baltimore and George Rhodes, Ridgeley: a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Whetzel, Ridgeley and two grandchildren. The body is a the Markwood Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p.m. A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption and burial will be in Potomac Valley Gardens.

RHODES, Miss Melda Pauline

Melda Pauline Rhodes, 93, of Meyersdale, died January 10, 2014 at Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg. Born September 9, 1920 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Ralph Martin and Savanna Edith (Gnagey) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her parents; brother: Marling E. Rhodes; sisters: Mildred F. Rhodes and Bernice R. Hetz; and nephew: Charles L. Hetz II. Survived by her niece: Diana M. (Hetz) Holler and husband Ronald, Meyersdale; great nephew: Kevin R. Holler and wife Cynthia; Meyersdale; great great nephew: Logan Holler; and great great nieces: Kaley, Megan, and Emily Holler. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Monday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, with Rev. Daniel Whitacre officiating. Interment St. Paul’s Wilhelm Cemetery. January 10, 2014; Price Funeral Home obituary

RHODES, Mrs. Addie Leona Phillips

Mrs. Addie Leona Rhodes, 65, died yesterday at the home of a sister, Mrs. Floyd P. Grace, RD 1, Ridgeley (Short Gap) where she had resided for the past year. She had been in failing health for the past five years. A native of Ripley, W.Va., Mrs. Rhodes was a daughter of the late George and Mary Alice (Young) Phillips. Her husband, Alvin L . Rhodes, died in 1929. A former resident of Beckley, W. Va., she was a member of the First Methodist Church there. The body will remain at the George Funeral Home where services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. James H. Lotspeich, pastor of the Fort Ashby Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery.

RHODES, Mrs. Josephine Smutz

Mrs. Josephine Rhodes, 84 years old, widow of William Rhodes, died at 6 o'clock Sunday morning at her home, 113 East Green street, after a week's illness. Mrs. Rhodes was born January 31, 1858, on a farm near Adele, Iowa, to the late Christian Stauffer and Mary Eliza Hutchinson Smutz. When she was quite young, the family moved to this city. She is survived by three daughters, Mary J., and Jessie at home, Mrs. Frances Kaplan of Swissvale, one son, John H. Rhodes of Sixth street; two grandchildren, Edward Lynn Kaplan of Washington, D. C., and Donald Eugene Kaplan of Swissvale; four sisters, Mrs. Solomon Lepley, Mrs. Catherine Metzger, M iss Sara Smutz, and Miss Della Smutz, all of this city. One brother, John Smutz, is deceased. The funeral service will be held a. 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence and Rev. C. George Shupe, pastor of Trinity Reformed Church, of which the deceased was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery. Monday, May 18, 1942, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

RHODES, William

OAKLAND - Wm Rhodes, an esteemed citizen of the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, died last Friday and was buried on Sunday at Swanton.

RICE, Albert Charles

MT. SAVAGE - Albert Charles Rice, 71, of Mt. Savage, was pronouced dead on arrival yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. He had been in ill health two years. A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late George P. and Sadie (Reeser) Rice. Mr. Rice was a retired foreman for the Allegany County Roads Department. Surviving are his widow, Lucie (Frankenberry) Rice; three daughters, Mrs. William Adams, and Mrs. John F. Smith, both of Mt. Savage; Mrs, Charles Robinette, Wellersburg, Pa.; two sons, Albert Rice, Corriganville; Clarence Rice, Detroit, Mich.; a sister Mrs. William Madden, Akron, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Mr. Rice was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church and the JOUAM. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. William E. McGrew. Burial will be in the Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Crowe, Roy Kirby, Isaac Hook, Eugene Miller, Michael Broderick, and John Carter . Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Md.; Monday, February 13, 1967, Page 15.

RICE, Albert Perry

Corriganville - Albert "Nip" Perry Rice, 89, of Corriganville, died on Monday, July 9, 2007, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born Oct. 19, 1918, in Mount Savage, he was a son of the late Albert Charles Rice and Lucy Mae (Frankenberry) Rice. Mr. Rice was a United States Naval veteran of World War II, having served for three years at Pearl Harbor. He retired from the Celanese Fibers Corporation of America after 46 years of service. Nip was a member of the Ellerslie United Methodist Church and a life-member of the Old Rail Post 6025, Mount Savage. He was also a member of the "S" Breakfast Club of Mount Savage and the "129" Club of Allegany College of Maryland. In his youth, Nip organized and coached the Corriganville Little League and the Penn-Mar Pony League for many years. He was an avid sportsman, hunter, gardener, and playing baseball was his passion. After retirement, Nip and his wife spent 20 years as "snow birds" spending the winter months in Florida, where he played senior softball until he was 80 years old. They also spent much time traveling around the United States and cruising in the Caribbean. He was a devoted and loving husband, daddy, grand-pap, and great-grandfather, and will be sadly missed. Nip is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maxene (Fleegle) Rice, his sons, Randy Rice and his wife Marsha, and Jerry Rice and his wife Diane, all of Cumberland; his daughter, Bonnie Witt and her husband Richard "Coon," of Mount Savage; his brother, Clarence "Buck" Rice, of White Lake, Mich.; his sisters, Lillian Adams, of Mount Savage, Helen Smith, of Frostburg and Jessie Robinette and her husband Charles, of Wellersburg, Pa.; his grandchildren, Eric Wisler and her husband[sic] Chanin, of Rockville, Christopher Wisler and his wife Laurie, of Wellersburg, Pa., Jason Rice and his wife Molly, of Acworth, Ga., Justin Rice and his wife Suzie, of Baltimore, Kristie Rice, of Cumberland and Bethany Rice, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his great-grandchildren, Alexis Hallman, Austin Rice, and Ryan Wisler, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland (www.adamsfamilyfuneralhome.com) on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ted Marsh officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Mount Savage V.F.W. Honor Guard. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. about 9 July 2007 (no publication noted)

RICE, Albert Theodore, Sr.

Albert Theodore Rice Sr., 68, of 219 Maple Street, died yesterday at the Cumberland Nursing and Convalescent Center after an illness of six months. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Mertie (Beall) Rice. A retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad carman, he was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America, 656, and of Mapleside Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Rosemary (Maffley) Rice; four sons, Albert T. Rice, Jr., Charles G., Joseph W. Rice, city; Kennet h F. Rice, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Hilda C. Miller, Mrs. Betty L. Price, Mrs. Doris R. Abe and Mrs. Mary C. Morris, all of Cumberland; a brother, Earl G. Rice, Laurel; a sister, Mrs. Jean R. Baker, city; 29 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.

RICE, Arthur T.

Mount Savage - Arthur T. Rice, 33, of New Row, Mount Savage, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. from injuries he received in an auto accident on Dec. 28, 1993 near Nestville. Born on Sept. 21, 1960 in Cumberland, he was the son of Harry T. Rice and Virginia Lee (Winebrenner) Rice, Mount Savage. Mr. Rice was an employee of Carl Belt Inc. and he was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Labors Local 616 Saint George's Episcopal Church, the Piney Mountain Sportsmans Club, and he was a Little League baseball coach. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jean (King) Rice; one son, Eugene Thomas Rice, at home; one daughter, Brianne Marie Rice, at home; three brothers, James P. Rice, Forrestville; David M. Rice, Scotland; Donald C. Rice, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Brenda L. Engle, Mount Savage and five nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, on Friday from 2 to 4 p.,m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at Saint George's Episcopal Church on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Harold E. Bishop and the Rev. Edward Hendricks officiating. Interment will be in Saint George's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family for medical expenses. about 20 January 1994 (no publication noted)

RICE, Bradley Thomas

Mt. Savage - Bradley Thomas Rice, 53, of here, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. He had been a patient for the past five weeks. Mr. Rice, a former employe of the Mt. Savage Refractories, was a sexton of St. George Episcopal Church, and member of Council 15, Junior OUAM. He was a son of the late George P. and Sarah (Reeser) Rice. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emily (Lotz) Rice; a son, Harry Rice, at home; a daughter , Cora Rice, at home; two brothers, Albert and William S. Rice, both of Mt. Savage, and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Burns, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. William Madden, Akron. A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 2 p.m., at St. George Episcopal Church by Rev. G. Stanley Schwind, pastor. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the residence. 20 October 1955; Cumberland Evening Times

RICE, Carl Edward

Carl Edward Rice, 80, Baltimore Pike, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient one week. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Theodore and Ida Paxton Rice. His wife, Mrs. Edith May Rice died in 1957. Mr. Rice was a retired carman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America. Survivors include two sons, Theodore Rice, this city, and Roy Rice, Huntington, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Simpson, Mrs. Juanita Wigfield, and Mrs. Ursula Bruner, all of this city; a brother, Waverly Rice, this city; a sister, Mrs. Wilmetta Haller, Baltimore; 10 grandchildre n and 13 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, by Rev. Joseph R. Gardiner, pastor. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m., Sunday.

RICE, Claude W.

Claude W. Rice, 51, native of Cumberland, died yesterday in Episcopal Hospital, Washington, D. C. He had resided at 4721 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, and had been in failing health two years because of cancer. The body will arrive here today and be taken to the residence of a sister, Mrs. Raymond Baker, 717 Hill Top Drive, where services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Everett W. Culp, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery, Flintstone. A son of the late Alonzo and Mertie (Be ll) Rice, he was employed as a crane operator in construction work and was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Vesta (Sponaugle) Rice, daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Dolly, at home; two brothers, Albert T. Rice, city; Earl G. Rice, Silver Spring; two sisters, Mrs. Baker; Mrs. Goldie Brotemarkle, city; and three grandchildren.

RICE, Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis Rice, 81, of Frostburg, formerly of Mt. Savage, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 8, 1932 in Mt. Savage, he is the son of William E. Rice and Myrtle Winebrenner. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary E. Rice; three brothers, William G. Rice, Russell F. Rice, and Elmer W. Rice; and two sisters, Hilda S. Shimko and Ruby C. Ryan. Don is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Don was retired from Kelly Springfield Tire Company, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict; and a Life Member of the following organizations, VFW Post 6025, Farrady Post 24 American Legion, Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Company, Piney Mountain Sportsman Club and Evergreen Hunting Club. A member of Kemp Lodge 154 A.F. & A.M., and Scottish Rite; and a fifty-year member of Cresaptown Eagles. Surviving is one stepson, Arthur D. Green and wife Brenda, Freemont, CA; one nephew, Patrick Shimko and wife Donna, Mt. Savage; two grandchildren, John Green and Tony Gunter; and two step-grandchildren, Zoe Gunter and Payton Gunter. Also surviving are his great and great-great nephews, Jeffrey C. Shimko, Tyler W. Shimko, Patrick Dylan Paul Shimko, Andrew Curtis Shimko, and Ashton Jay Shimko. Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg on Thursday, January 2, 2013 from 4 to 6 pm. A funeral service will be held at t he Durst Funeral Home on Friday, January 3, 2013 at 11am with Vicor Theresa Brion and Pastor Joe Penick officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone. Military Honors will be accorded by members of VFW Post 6025 Mt. Savage and Farrady Post 24 American Legion Honor Guard. 31 December 2013; Durst Funeral Home obituaries

RICE, Father of Dempsey

Mr. Dempsey Rice received a telegram Monday night, announcing the sudden death of his father at Butler, Missouri.

RICE, Harry T.

Mount Savage - Harry T. Rice, age 63, of 12805 Cobble Street Road, Mount Savage, died Sunday, April 19, 1998, at his residence. Born Jan. 16, 1935, in Mount Savage, he was the son of the late Bradley and Emily (Lotz) Thomas[sic]. He also was preceded in death by one son, Arthur Rice. Mr. Rice was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, Mount Savage, where he was currently employed as the church Sexton. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Virginia "Lee" (Winebrenner) Rice, three sons, James P. Rice and wife, Hye Y., Mount Savage; David M. Rice and wife, Margaret C., Sicily, Italy; and Donald C. Rice and wife, Tracey D., San Antonia, Texas; one daughter, Brenda L. Engle and husband, Scott E., Mount Savage; one sister, Cora Carter and husband, Ronald E. "Newt," Mount Savage; one daughter-in-law, Jean M. Rice, Mount Savage; seven grandchildren, Eugene, Brianne, Mingi, Daniel, Dave Rice, and Rachel and Brittny Engle; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at St. George's Episcopal Church, Mount Savage, on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Alice Babbin and the Rev. George Harpold officiationg. Interment will be in the parissh cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Carter, Richard Winebrenner, Mark Dom, Don Rice, Eugene Rice, Lloyd Wad and Richard Beal. Memorials may be directed to the family at their home address. about 19 April 1998 (no publication noted)

RICE, Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. H. B.

A 6 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rice died last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday afternoon. Rev. F. H. Havenner conducted the services.

RICE, John

John Rice, 59, Zihlman, died this morning at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born at Borden Mines he was a son of the late Elmer M. and Nettie (Stevens) Rice. He was employed by Kaiser Refactories. Mr. Rice was a member of the Zihlman Methodist Church and Frostburg Aerie 1273, FO Eagles. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Freda (Hott) Rice; four daughters, Mrs. Milly Lou Lynn, Somerset, Pa.: Mrs. Belle Morgan, Frostburg; Mrs. Patricia Thomas, Zihlman, and Mrs. Audrey Glass, Barrelville; two sons, Nevon Rice, with USN in California, and Clarence Rice, Frederick; five sisters, Mrs. Eva Walters, Detroit, Mrs. Lillian Kinney, Mechanicsville, M d.; Mrs. Helen Kergan, Mentor, Ohio; Mrs. Mildred Edward, Frostburg, and Mrs. Belle Lennox, Zihlman, and 17 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, Frostburg, where friends will be received tomorrow and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

RICE, Kurtis T.

Mount Savage - Kurtis T. Rice, 58, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Mount Savage, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Ill. Born April 3, 1948, in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Howard Thomas and Mary Dorothy (Cunningham) Rice. Mr. Rice was a 1966 graduate of Mount Savage High School and the DeVry Institute of Chicago. He was a retired employee of Lucent Technology, form member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mount Savage, enjoyed sports and returning home to visit family and friends. Surviving are two sons, Patrick Rice, Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Stephen Rice, Newport Beach, Calif. two sisters, Sharon Stafford and husband Roger, Mount Savage, and Karen Sines and husband Clarence, Cumberland; five brothers, Stephen Rice and wife Terri, Richmond, Va., Michael Rice, Ridgeley, W.Va., George "Pete" Rice and wife Barb, Cresaptown, Wesley Rice, Richmond, and Joseph Rice, Mount Savage; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Carpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave. Cumberland, (www. scarpellifh.com) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral servcices will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Father Ty Hullinger officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Savage, MD 21545 about 22 December 2006 (no publication noted)

RICE, Miss Goldie Ludora

Services for Miss Goldie Ludora Rice, 68, who died Friday at her home, 472 Goethe Street, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the residence, with Rev. William J. Elliott, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.

RICE, Mrs. Alma I. Price

Mrs. Alma I. Rice, 44, wife of Earl G. Rice, died yesterday at her home on Gunpowder Road, Laurel. A daughter of William A. Price, Orleans, and the late Mrs. Mary E. (Leasure) Price, Mrs. Rice was a member of Glenmont Methodist Church, Laurel. Surviv ing, besides her husband and father, are a daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Sartwell, Adelphi, Md.; a brother, Floyd A. Price, this city; two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Bennett, city; Mrs. Melvin R. Stafford, Mexico Farms; and three grandsons. The body will be returned here and taken to the George Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 7 to 9 p. m.

RICE, Mrs. Daily Durst

Daily D. Rice, 86, Lottsburg, Va., died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at the Meyersdale Manor Nursing Home, Meyersdale, Pa. Born Dec. 1, 1911, in Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Delbert Lawrence and Mamie (Broadwater) Durst. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Vincent Rice; one sister, Gladys (Durst) Durst; and two brothers, Blaine Durst and Gideon Durst. She was a homemaker and worked as a textile worker at the Celanese Corporation prior to its closing. She was a member of the American Legion auxiliary, Frostburg. Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Green, Lottsburg; two brothers, Glenn Durst, Frostburg, and Paul Durst, Grantsville; two sisters, Vera Merrill, Grantsville, an d Ruby Jenkins, Randallstown; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where a service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 7, with the Rev. Fr. William Moody officiating. Interment was in the Grantsville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. abt.Friday, Nov. 5, 1999; Maryland Obituary Service

RICE, Mrs. Edith May

Mrs. Edith May Rice, 65, Baltimore Pike, died this morning at her home. She had been in ill health three months. She was a native of Avilton, Md., a member of the Royal Neighbors ot Ame rica and Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Carl Rice; two sons, Thomas E. Rice, city, and Roy E. Rice, Huntington, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Simpson, Mrs. Juanita Wigfield and Mrs. Ursula Bruner, all of this city; and three half-brothers, Clyde Payne, Rahway, N. J., and Richard and Harry Payne, both of this city.

RICE, Mrs. Emily Frances Lotz

Mount Savage - Mrs. Emily F. Rice, 77, of Foundry Row, died Saturday at her residence. Born in Mount Savage, June 10, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Grace (McKenzie) Lotz. Her husband, Bradley T.

RICE, Mrs. Emma Brode

Mrs. Emma Rice, 80, formerly of Homewood Addition, died this morning in Sylvan Retreat where she had been a patient five years. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Rosena (Lemmert) Brode. Her husband, Ransom H. Rice, preceded her in death. Survivors include two brothers, Harry Brode, Frostburg, and William Brode, Shaft; a sister, Mrs. Irene Eichhorn, Lonaconing, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will be at the Kight Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.

RICE, Mrs. Ida May Paxton

Mrs. Ida May Rice, 88, widow of Theodore Rice, died this morning at her residence, 472 Goethe Street, after a long illness. She had been confined to her home since last December. Mrs. Rice was bom in Cumberland Valley, a daughter of the late Nelson and Susanne (Rice) Paxton. Her husband died March 17, 1918. She had spent most of her life here. A member of First Methodist Church, she was th e last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include six children, Alonzo Rice, this city; Carl Rice, Baltimore Pike; Waverly Rice, Mrs. Cora Judy and Miss Goldie Rice, all of this city, and Mrs. Willmettie Haller, also of Cumberland, 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the home.

RICE, Mrs. Indiana M.

Mrs . Indiana M. Rice, aged 73 years, died Wednesday night at 9 o'clock at her home, No. 6 Hay street. The deceased was the widow of the late Samuel Rice. One daughter, Miss Sarah Rice, survives. The deceased was a lifelong member of Centre Street M. E. church. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Friday, January 20, 1911; Cumberland Evening Times

RICE, Mrs. Lulu C.

Mrs. Lulu C. Rice, 83, of Queen City Towers, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient six weeks. She was a native of Barton, and the widow of Waverly R. Rice, who died in 1973. Mrs. Rice attended Melvin United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Harold Rice, Somerdale, N .J.; Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, Hatboro, Pa.; and Mrs. Doris Files, Durham, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Lonaconing; Mrs. Melissa King, Linwood, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.

RICE, Mrs. Mary Catherine Murray

MT. SAVAGE - Mrs. Mary Catherine Rice, 53, wife of Edward Rice of Sunny Side, died this morning in Allegany County Infirmary. She was the daughter of William and Clara (Schell) Murray. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. Andrew Santore, Baltimore Pike, and Mrs. Thomas Linn, Sunny Side; 14 grandchildren, one brother, William Murray, Cumberland; and three sisters, Mrs. Othalia Hendley, Springfield, W. Va.; Mrs. Alex Colloft, Sanger, Calif.; and Mrs. Max Harvey, Cincinnati. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev. B. F. Hartman, pastor of the Cumberland Methodist Circuit.

RICE, Mrs. Myrtle Alzine Winebrenner

MOUNT SAVAGE - Mrs. Myrtle A. Rice, 89, Calla Hill, died Monday, June 19, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient five weeks. Born April 3, 1900, in Mount Savage, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Susanna (Hutzell) Winebrenner. Her husband, William E. Rice, and one son preceded her in death. Mrs. Rice was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church, Mount Savage, and the Mount Savage Senior Citizens. Surviving are three sons, William G. Rice, Cumberland; Donald C. Rice, Mount Savage; and Elmer W. Rice, Frostburg; three daughters, Mrs. Hilda Shimko, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Turtle Creek, Pa.; and Mrs. Shirley Kenney, LaVale; one grandson whom she reared, Pat Shimko, Corriganville; two brothers, Clinton Winebrenner, Hyndman, Pa.; and Ralph Winebrenner, Slabtown; three sisters, Mrs. Susanna Trimble, Corriganville; Mrs. Elnora Winebrenner, Slabtown; and Mrs. Viola Deal, Frostburg; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Mount Savage, with the Rev. Harold E. Bishop officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The litany for the departed will be recited Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to St. George’s All Souls Memorial Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice.

RICE, Mrs. Sarah

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Rice, 96 years of age, the oldest resident of this city, widow of George Rice, who died Friday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Couter, S. Broadway, will take place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from Kingsley Methodist Episcopal CDhurch. Rev. Thomas M. Dickey, the pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The pallbearers will be the six Brotemarkle brothers, nephews. Mrs. Rice, up until recent weeks, had enjoyde[sic] remarkable health and mental alertness. She had been on an automibile trip a few weeks ago and had regularly attended church services, walking to the church. For many years Mrs. Rice applied herself in the making of blankets and linens, several of which she presented to prominent persons. Her reminiscences of the early days of Cumberland and of incidents of the Civil War were graphic. She stressed the march o f the Confederate forces through Flinstone, 12 miles east of here on the Baltimore Turnpike, when they looted the village of supplies. George Rice, whom she married when she was 25 years of age, was a cook with Company G. [?C?], 58th Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. She had resided in this city for nearly 40 years. Saturday, 24 November 1923; The Cumberland (MD) Evening Times

RICE, Mrs. Virginia Lee Winebrenner

RICE, Owen F.

Services were held yesterday afternoon in Centenary Methodist church with the Rev. J. William Merchant, pastor, officiating, for Owen F. Rice, 50, of Route 3, Bedford Road, who died at his home Tuesday evening. Interment was in Zion Memorial Burial Park. Pallbearers were Carl Bennett, Fred Zembower, Charles F. Gurley, John B. Wentling, Howard Hardinger and Ernest Growden. Saturday, 6 January 1945; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times

RICE, Ranson Howard

Ranson Howard Rice, 78, husband of Mrs. Emma Brode Rice, died yesterday at his home in Homewood Addition following an illness of a year. Mr. Rice was born near Cumberland, a son of the late Lloyd and Ruth (Elliott) Rice. He was a retired Western Marylan d shopman and a member of Chosen Friends Lodge No. 34. IOOF, Cumberland Encampment No. 23, and Canton Allegany No. 4, Patriarch Militant. Besides his widower, Rice is survived by a brother, Millard M. Rice, Pleasant Road, five nieces and 10 nephews. Chosen Friends Lodge will hold a ritualistic service tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Kight Funeral Home .

RICE, Russell F.

Frostburg - A service for Russell F. Rice, 56, of Oxon Hill, who died Friday in Veterans Hospital, Washington, will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. in St. George Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Cawthorne officiating. Interment will be in Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery. Rorn at Mount Savage, he was the son of Mrs. Myrtle (Winebrenner) Rice and the late William E. Rice. He was employed as a carpenter and was a veteran of World War II and a member of St. George's Episcopal Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Shimko of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Ruby C. Ryan of Turtle Creek, Pa.; and Mrs. Shirley Kenney of LaVale; four brothers, William Rice of Cumberland; Donald Rice, Elmer Rice and Patrick Shimko[?Rice?], all of Mount Savage. F riends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Farrady Post 24 American Legion and Old Rail Post VFW 6025 will accord graveside military rites. Pallbearers will be Donald Rice, Earl Rice, William Rice, Glenn Rice, Thomas Kenney, Joseph Kenney, Michael Ryan and Robert Willingham. Monday, August 3, 1981; Cumberland News (Allegany Co., MD)

RICE, son of James

Young Rice, who was killed at Brunswick on Saturday by being run over by the cars, is the fourth victim to railroads. His father, James Rice ran over one of his sons and killed him. He afterwards, in oiling his engine while in motion, fell and was killed. Then another son was killed between here and Grafton. Certainly they have been an unfortunate family. 23 October 1891; Piedmont (WV) Herald

RICE, Walter E.

Walter E. Rice, 53, son of the late Judge Martin V. and Mary Rice, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital, where he was admitted April 16. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Charles S. Brant, 643 Bedford street, to whose home the body was taken, and Mrs. Samuel H. Welshans, and a brother, Joseph R. Rice, all of Cumberland. Monday, 12 June 1939; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times

RICE, William E.

OAKLAND- William E. Rice, 74, former B and O engineer, died last Thursday in a hospital near Baltimore. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church here and the Holy Name Society of the parish. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rice. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ellen (Cogley) Rice; six sons, James, Joseph, Robert, and Dewey Rice, Oaklan d; Charles Rice, Baltimore, and Leo Rice, Fairplay; four daughters, Mrs. Rose Gisrel, Reistertown; Mrs. Catherine Beere, Baltimore; Mrs. Theoda Miller and Miss Clara Rice, Oakland; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at the Bolden Funeral Home here with Rev. Michael Carney officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery.

RICE, William Elmer

MT. SAVAGE - William E. Rice, 70, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been admitted April 12. A native of Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late George P. and Sadie (Resser) Rice. He was a retired miner and a World War I veteran. He was a member of UMWA Mt. Savage Local, Old Rail Post VFW 6025 and of St. George Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle (Winebrenner) Rice; three daughters, Mrs. John Shimko, Akron; Mrs. John Ryan, Turtle Creek, Pa.; Mrs. Thomas D. Kenny, Cleveland; four sons, William G. Rice, with the Navy at Baltimore; Russell F. and Donald C. Rice, here, and Elmer W. Rice, Baltimore; a grandson, Patrick B. Shimko, at home; 21 other grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Albert C. Rice, Mt. Savage; and a sister, Mrs. William Madden. The body will be at the home of his son Donald Rice, Calla Hill, where the litany for the departed will be read today at 7 p.m . A service will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church by Rev. William E. M cGrew. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Old Rail Post 6025 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites at graveside. Pallbearers will be Joseph Nolan, Joseph Ruffo, Hubert Conway, Isaac Hook, Thomas Kilduff and John Carter.

RICEWICK, Mrs. Mary V. Knieriem

CORRIGANVILLE - Mrs. Mary V. Ricewick, 64, of DeHaven’s Trailer Court, died Saturday shortly after being admitted to Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Mount Savage, she was a daughter of the late John Knieriem and Emma (Norris) Knieriem, Mrs. Ricewick was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by her husband, Daniel F. Ricewick Sr.; one son, Daniel F. Ri cewick Jr., Barrelville; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia E. McKenzie, Wellersburg, Pa.; one brother, George Knieriem, Barrelville; three sisters, Mrs. Della Conrad, Barrelville; Miss Rosetta Knieriem, Oakland; Mrs. Mildred Garlick, Corriganville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Kight Funeral Home.

RICHARDS, Albert A.

The death of Albert A. Richards, aged 65?, a wealthy oil magnate, of Kansas, occurred late Wednesday night at a Tampa, Fla. hospital, after a short illness of pneumonia. He leaves besides a wife, three sons, C. R. Richards, now in Oklahoma, looking after his father's interest in that state; J. T. Richards, of Lexington, now in Tampa, and Joseph Richards, a student at Blair Academy, New Jersey. He also leaves four brothers, Rev. T. D.? Richards, D. D., Mountain Lake Park, Md.; Jacob L. Richards, Clarksburg, W. Va.; J. N. Richards, M.D., Fallsington, Pa., and C. H. Richards, M.D., Dunkirk, N.Y. and one sister, Mrs. J. C. Hisson, Amaranth, Pa. He recently went to Tampa with his wife, brother, Rev. Dr. Richards and a friend, C. C. Crawford, to spend the cold months. The remains were taken Thursday to his old home at Wellington, Kansas for interment. Mr. Richards was formerly special attorney gener al under Roosevelt and also journal clerk in the national House of Representatives. In recent years he had been engaged in the oil business at Tulsa Okla., and recently had established a residence at Mountain Lake Park, Md. He had formerly lived in Washington. Mr. Richards was an uncle of W. Carl Richards of the Cumberland bar. Tuesday, 6 January 1920; The Cumberland (MD) Evening Times

RICHARDS, Dr. James R.

Dr. James R. Richards - died at his home at Fallsington, Pa. The interment took place January 23. Dr. Richards was a brother of Rev. T. D. Richards, of Mountain Lake Park, and an uncle of W. Carl and Thomas L. RICHARDS of this city. Saturday January 30, 1926 page 7 Cumberland Evening Times

RICHARDS, George James

Keyser - George James Richards, 87, of 50 James Street, died Friday night in the Kidwell Nursing Home, Romney. He had been ill one year. Born in Barton, he was a son of the late Roland and Mary (Gilbert) Richards.

RICHARDS, Henry

On North River, in this county, on the 26th ult, of consumption, MR HENRY RICHARDS, in about the 70th year of his age.

RICHARDS, James (Doug)

FROSTBURG — James (Doug) Richards, 87, of 191 South Water Street, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital, where he had been admitted June 18. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Foley) Richards. His wife, Margaret (Wellings) Richards, preceded him in death. He was a retired coal miner and a member of United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are a son, Thomas J. Richards, here; two daughters, Mrs. Inez Lewis, here, Miss Marian E. Richards, at home; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends wil l be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Services wili be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. Adrian Keegon, pastor of the Frostburg Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Steven Kenney, Haines Beach, Charles Richardson, Raymond Mannick, Donald Mannick and Lawrence Skidmore.

RICHARDS, Miss Anna Reid

Miss Anna Reid Richards, well known nurse, died this morning at her home, 59 S Mechanic St, after a lingering illness of Bright's disease, age 63 years. Funeral arrangements will announced later. It is requested that flowers be omitted . Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, May 22, 1919 - pg 9, col 1

RICHARDS, Mrs. Florence E. Snelson

FROSTBURG - Florence E. Richards, 85, formerly of 201 Upper Consol Road, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1992 at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born March 1, 1907 in Kingsford, England, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Florence (Beckley) Snelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Richards, Sr.; one son, John W. Richards, Jr.; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Mrs. Richards was retired from the Allegany County Nursing Home as a cook and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Survivors include one son, James E. Richards, Cumberland; four daughters, Helen Broadwater, Frostburg, Lillian Filer, Midlothian, Florence Sivic, Eckhart, Elizabeth Paul, Meyersdale, Pa.; 22 grandchildren, one great-grandson and one great-great-grandson; a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church by the Rev. Michael Ellis. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be all grandsons, Don L. Broadwater, Jr., Elwood L. Filer, Jr., David Paul, William Sivic, Jr., John Richards, Jr., and Edward Richards. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association.

RICHARDS, Mrs. Gladys

Mrs. Gladys, 33, wife of Clarence Richards, Hyndman, Pa., died Wednesday, October 12. Funeral services, Friday, October 14, 2:30 p.m. from home of father, Joseph Kreigline, Hundman. Rev. P. Winters, pastor of Reformed Church will officiate and interment will be in Hyndman cemetery. Arrangements byZeigler's Funeral Home, Hyndman. Thursday, October 13 1938; The Cumberland (MD) News

RICHARDS, Mrs. M. Eleanor Zimmerman

Piedmont - M. Eleanor Richards, 83, of Piedmont, WV, died on Thursday Sept. 20, 2001 at Potomac Valley Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1917 in Piedmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hilam (McAlpine) Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles (Bootsie) Richards, who died May 14th, 1997. Mrs. Richards was a homemaker, hairdresser at Gladys Beauty Shop, and was a dental assistant for Dr. Ryan. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, chrochet, traveling, and camping. Surviving are one son, John C. Richards and wife, Connie, of Laurel, MD., two grandchildren, John C. Richards III, and Susan E. Ryan, and sister, Elsie Roderick of Piedmont. Friends will be received at the Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont, WV on Saturday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Sunday at 2 p.m. Reverend Elizabeth Billinger will preside. Interment will be at Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD.

RICHARDS, Mrs. Matilda Davis

FROSTBURG — Matilda Davis Richards, 96, formerly of Piedmont, W.Va., died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born Aug. 31, 1916, in Piedmont, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Dent Davis and Novella (Boal) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace Richards and three sisters, Betty Davis, Christine Carney and Lucille Davis. She attended Piedmont High School. Matilda had worked in the family business, Davis Food Center for 52 years. Mrs. Richards was a lifelong member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church. She was a charter member and Past Matron of Bethlehem Chapter 14, Order of the Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her nephew, Jeffrey Carney and wife Cindy, and their sons, Jackson and Josh, all of Scotch Plains, N.J. The funeral ser vice will be conducted in the Piedmont Presbyterian Church, 63 Ashfield St., Piedmont, W.Va., on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Forbes officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piedmont Presbyterian Church.

RICHARDS, Mrs. Pansy B.

WESTERNPORT - Mrs. Pansy B. Richards, 95, formerly of here, died yesterday at the Cumberland Nursing Home. Mrs. Richard was a native of Piedmont, and was a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Beall) Legge. Her husband, Harry Richards, preceded her in death. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Calanthe Temple 8, Pythian Sisters, and Bethlehem Chapter 14, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a son, Charles Richards, Piedmont; three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Lewis, Hialeah, Fla.; Mrs. Ralph Harrison, Cumberland, and Mrs. Nina Naughton, Oakland; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where friends will be received 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 Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Sumner Sawyers. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery. Members of Bethlehem Chapter will conduct a memorial service tomorrow at 7:30.

RICHARDS, Rod

(also RUCKLES, James) Another wreck occurred on the B&O Wednesday. Train No.6 was wrecked at Sir Johns Run. Engineer Jas Ruckles and fireman Rod Richards were instantly killed. The track suffered spread and threw the entire train into a ditch. The train ran on for a few feet and then the engine swerved to one side and struck the rocky embankment at the side of the track. The sudden stop wrecked the engine and killed the fireman and engineer. The postal and baggage cars were wrecked completely and three postal clerks, Charles Craig of Baltimore, formerly of Cumberland; W.H. Lippincott and Harrison Silvy were badly injured. One passenger, who was in the smoker was fatally injured. - Mr Lippincot, the postal clerk who was hurt in the accident at Sir Johns Run, is a son of Mr E.W.Lippincoot of this place. 23 October 1891; Piedmont (WV) Herald

RICHARDS, Thomas Milton

PATTERSON'S CREEK, Delayed, May 29 - Mr. Thomas Milton Richards, of Cumberland, is dead and buried. He had Brights disease. He leaves a wif e and one son. He was a cousin of M. A. Dohrman and his mother was a sister of the late J. J. Wagoner. Those who attended the funeral of Madaline Wagoner, at Everett, Pa., from W. Va. were Miss Mabel Dayton, of Knobley; Mrs. Ella M. Largent and daughter, Mary, of Paw Paw; Mr. C. E. Wagoner and daughter, Miss Estelle, of Alaska and M. A. Dohrman, of Pattersons Creek.

RICHARDSON, (infant) Albert Noel

Died ~ Thursday, Aug. 20, 1891, Albert Noel Richardson, aged 4 months, infant son of Launcelot Richarson.

RICHARDSON, Hans Lemon

FROSTBURG - Hans Lemon Richardson, 95, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 10, 1922, in Belfast, Ireland, Mr. Richardson was the son of the late Samuel James Richardson and Edith (McClanahan) Richardson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William, Thomas, S. James, and Jack Richardson. A United States Army/Air Corps Veteran, Hans was a self-employed sewing machine repairman and a beekeeper for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy J. Richardson; and his children, Evan J. Richardson, Hans Richardson, and Jean Gilmore. He also leaves behind his brother, Robert Louis Richardson and wife, Thelma; his grandchildren, Steve Sibiski, Staci J. Hammond, and Sherri Sibiski; his great-grandchildren, Logan Sibiski, Adelina Sibiski, Olivia Sibiski, Bodhi Hammond, and Sasha Hammond; as well as many cousins, n ieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 11515 Davis Farm Lane, SW, Frostburg, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at 1 p.m. The family would like to give a special thank you for the loving care provided by the Hospice workers, Jeanie, Kris, Sheila, and Angie. [Wife was Dorothy Winebrenner]

RICHARDSON, James H.

FROSTBURG - James H. Richardson, 63, Wright’s Crossing, died today in Frostburg Community Hospital. He was born here, a son of the late Osborne and Emma (Hart) Richardson. Survivors include two sons, James and Osborne Richardso n, and one daughter, Beverly Richardson, addresses unknown; two sisters, Mrs. Anne Petenbrink and Mrs. Wanda Johnson, both of here; two brothers, Osborne Richardson, Wright’s Crossing, and Clarence Richardson, Grantsville. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

RICHARDSON, Miss Ella Fern

Tragedy struck early today on Route 40 near Frostburg when a 25-year-old local school teacher who planned to wed soon was fatally hurt in an automobile crash while returning home from a funeral. The accident occurred at 1 a.m on Sand Spring Hill, a half-mile west of the "Mountain City". State Police reported Miss Ella Fern Richardson, daughter of John V. and Lulu (Michael) Richardson, 57 Park Avenue, Frostburg, died less than three hours later in Miners Hospital there. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue School faculty. Her fiance, Daniel J. Folk, Jr., 27, Grantsville, driver of their eastbound car which crashed against guard rails was treated at the hospital for a lip laceration. Their engagement was announced in the June 5 issue of the Sunday Times. The couple had been to Grantsville, visiting friends and attending services yesterday afternoon in nearby Casselman Mennonite Church for Robert D. Jones, 26, who died Saturday as the result of a construction mishap at Pleasant Hills, Pa. Trooper Donald Wade quoted Folk as saying he fell asleep at the wheel and the right side of his 1953 Dodge, where Miss Richardson was sitting, hit the rails. The vehicle was demolished. Victor Lemmert, Frostburg, who arrived at the scene shortly after thc accident, reported the young woman was thrown beneath the right front wheel of the machine. She complained of a "sore leg", although the only outward sign of injury was a facial laceration. An ambulance took her and Folk to the hospital. Miss Richardson's death at 3:45 was attributed to internal injuries. In addition to cuts and bruises, she suffered a fractured pelvis and broken leg. An autopsy was performed. A native of Frostburg, Miss Richardson was graduated from Beall High School in 1948 and from Frostburg State Teachers College in 1952. At college she was a member of the Little Theater for two years, the Maryland Singers for three years, the Women's Recreation Association and the Fu ture Teachers of America for two years. She served as secretary of the Arts Department in her junior year. Miss Richardson was active in religious circles, having been a member of First Methodist Church, Frostburg. Survivors include a brother, Frank Richardson, LaVale, and a sister, Charlotte, at home. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg.

RICHARDSON, Mrs. Daisy Knepp

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Daisy Richardson, 35, wife of Charles Richardson, died this morning at her home, South Water Street. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Knepp , of Eckhart, she is survived by five sisters, Mrs. James Beach, Mrs. Edward Thomas, and Mrs. Harry Noe, all of Frostburg; Mrs. Clifford Bennett, Eckhart; and Mrs. Fred Crowe, Ellerslie; and three brothers, Harold Knepp and Bernard Knepp, both of Eckhart, and Burnell Knepp, of Washingbn, D. C. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Frostburg.

RICHARDSON, Mrs. Margaret

At her residence in this place Thursday, Feb. 19, 1891, Mrs. Margaret Richardson, aged 34 years, wife of John Richardson.

RICHARDSON, Mrs. Mary A.

After a short illness caused by stomach troubles, Mrs. Mary A. Richardson, relict of Mr. John Richardson, deceased, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. F. Sincell on Liberty street Friday Jan 8, aged 71 years. Mrs. Richardson had been a resident of Oakland for more than a quarter century. She was a lady of strong chara cter but kindly disposition and maintained her mental facilities unimpaired to the last moment when she quietly departed this life in the presence of her children, Mrs. Sincell, Mrs. Sophia Sweet of Beaver Co, Pa; George F Richardson of Allegheny City, Pa, and R.G. Richardson, Piedmont. The remains were interred in the Odd fellows cemetery - OAKLAND DEMOCRAT 22 January 1892; The Piedmont Herald

RICHARDSON, Mrs. Mary Carney

Mt. Savage, Md., Jan 25. – Word was received by relatives of the death of Mrs. Mary Richardson, 75, widow of John Richardson at her home in Jeannette, Pa., Saturday. Mrs. Richardson was born here and was a daughter of late James and Catherine Carney. She was a former member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, John and Joseph, and a daughter, Katherine, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gunther, Mrs. Ca therine Preston and Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins Baltimore; three brothers, Thomas Carney, Youngstown, Oh; Thomas Carney and William Carney, Baltimore. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. with a requiem high mass at St. Philip’s Catholic Church. Mrs. William Fannon, a niece, has gone to Jeanette to attend the funeral. Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Md., Monday, January 25, 1937, Page 5.

RICHEY, Charles W.

RICHEY, Dale T.

Dale T. “Deek” Richey, Sr., 68, of Connellsville passed away Monday, June 16, 2003, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born Jan. 24, 1935 in Connellsville, a son of the late Walter C. and Ada Mae Alexander Richey. He was a Protestant by faith. Dale is survived by a son, Dale T. Richey Jr. and wife Elaine of Alaska; a daughter, Sharon Schwartz and husband David of Phoenix, Arizona; the following grandchildren, Bethany and Alexander Richey of Alaska and Justin, Tyler, Dean and Brandon Schwartz of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Roberta Pyle, Betty Glover and husband Dale; a brother, Charles W. Richey , all of Connellsville. Friends will be received in the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 S. First St., West Side Connellsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 10 a.m., the hour of service with Pastor Ray Keefer of Central Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow in Greenridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.

RICHEY, Mrs. Ada Mae Alexander

Mrs. Ada Mae Richey, 75, of 115 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, died Wednesday, February 4, 1976, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale W. Glover, of Connellsville, R.D.2. She was born February 20, 1900, at Connellsville, a daughter of the late Scott and Charlotte Morgan Alexander. She was a lifelong resident of Connellsville. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Connellsville, Order of Eastern Star No. 247, and past president of the ladies auxiliary to the 20th Division Veterans. She is survived by two sons, Charle s W. and Dale T. of Connellsville, two daughters, Mrs. James (Roberta) Pyle of Connellsville, and Mrs. Dale W. (Betty) Glover of Connellsville R.D. 2. She is the last surviving member of her family.

RICHEY, Walter C.

The funeral service for Walter C. Richey of 104 West Morton avenue, who died Tuesday afternoon at his home, will be held at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home with Rev. Lawrence A. Stahl, pastor of Central Methodist Church, officiating. He will be assisted by Dr. W. Rufus Hofelt, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park. Mr. Richey, 56, a veteran of World War I who served 13 months overseas, was born August 7, 1889 in Dunbar township, a son of Mrs. Kate Richey and the late Charles A. Richey. He was a resident of Connellsville virtually all his life and was a member of the Central Methodist Church, Free and Accepted Masons, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had been an employe of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for 36 years, serving in the capacity of brakeman, fireman and engineer, and prior to his last illness was retired. Mr. and Mrs. Richey observed their silver wedding anniversary Saturday. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ada Mae Richey and four children, Mrs. Roberta Pyle, Betty Jane, Charles and Dale, all at home. There are one granddaughter and two brothers, Earl D. Richey of Pittsburgh and Eugene S. Richey of Chippewa-on-the-Lake, Ohio.

RICHMAN, Mrs. Laura Poland

Augusta (WV) - Mrs. Laura Richman, 81, of Augusta, died Friday at her home. Born in Hampshire County, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Rebecca (Riggleman) Poland. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Richman, four daughters, Mrs. Daisy Roberson and Mrs. Nona Wells, both of Augusta; Mrs. Estie Lusk, Baltimore and Mrs. Sidney Carter, Manassas, Va.; two sons, Portie Richman and Claude Richman, both of Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Heishman and Mrs. Eva See; a stepbrother, A. W. W olfe; 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. The body is at the McKee Funeral Home, here and will remain there until 2 p.m. today when it will be taken to the Tearcoat Church of the Brethren. Services will be conducted at the church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Harley Myers officiating. Interment will be in Tearcoat Cemetery. Sunday, September 8, 1963; The Cumberland (MD) Sunday Times

RICHTER, Arthur J.

GRANTSVILLE - Arthur J. Richter, 69, of Laurel, Md., died Sunday at his residence. He was formerly of Friendsville. Born in Accident, he was a son of the late George Richter and Mary (Foy) Richter. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of the Cove, Missouri Synod, and he was retired from the State Roads Department. He is survived by his widow, Mary Maude (Garletts) Richter; one son, Paul C. Richter, Rome, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Sue Meredith, Laurel; six brothers, James Richter, Cuyhoga Falls, Ohio, Albert Richter, Walter Richter, and Vernon Richter, all of Accident, Edwin Richter, Uniontown, Pa., and Clarence Richter, Mount Vernon, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Ma ckey, Rugherforton, N.C., and Mrs. Roberta Bernard, Bittinger; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. William Willson officiating. Interment will be in Addison, Pa., cemetery.

RICHTER, Hilda G. Reichenbecher

GRANTSVILLE - Hilda G. Richter, 52, of here, died Friday in University Hospital, Morgantown, after a lingering illness. Born at Keyser's Ridge, July 6, 1919, she was a daughter of Rose (Folk) Reichenbecher and the late John Reichenbecher. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, of the Cove. Surviving besides her mother are a brother, Robert Reichenbecher, York, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Garnet Ringer, Accident; Mrs. Iva Rush, Mims, Fla., and Mrs. Wilma Glover, York. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. William Carlson. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery.

RICHTER, Mrs. Ada Lee Garlick

Ada Lee Richter, 87, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2009, at her home, while surrounded and comforted by her loving family. She was born Dec. 27, 1921, in South Connellsville, a daughter of the late William Sr. and Anna Frances Beatty Garlick. Ada Lee was a lifelong resident of South Connellsville. She had formerly worked as an aide at Emerson's Nursing Home in Dunbar. She also was a volunteer at the Connellsville Canteen during World War II. Ada Lee was a member of Pennsville Baptist Church and had formerly taught Sunday School at Albright United Methodist Church in South Connellsville for many years. Ada Lee was a friend and caregiver to many people throughout the years. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving husband, Orville D. "Toot" Richter, with whom she would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7, 2009; her children, Patricia Cavalier and husband Francis, and Linda Means and husband Jimmy, all of South Connellsville, and Marilee Green and husband Marshall, of Kecksburg; her grandchildren, Terry Lee Cavalier and wife Florrendia, of Monarch, Barbara Ann Beal of Connellsville, David Firestone of Mt. Pleasant, and John Green of Kecksburg; her great-grandchildren, Abigail Firestone, and Terry Lee, Andrew and Francis Cavalier; her brothers, William Garlick, Jr. and wife Norma of Connellsville, and John H. Garlick of South Connellsville; her sister, Betty Pilkington and husband Richard of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ada Lee was predeceased by her son William Orville "Ricky" Richter, and a great-grandson, Phillip Andrew Beal. Brooks Funeral Home, Connellsville, is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held there at 11 a.m. Thursday with Dr. Terry V. Murray and the Rev. Robert Bixel co-officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. [d.o.d. Sunday, July 12, 2009; Unknown Source]

RICHTER, Mrs. Betty Irene Butler

Betty Irene Richter, 74, Accident, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living, Accident. Born Feb. 26, 1927, in Chester, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Edith (Georg) Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L.

RICHTER, Orville D.

Orville D. "Toot" Richter, 92, a lifelong resident of South Connellsville, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born June 12, 1918, in South Connellsville, a son of the late Orville and Anna Kate Trump Richter. Toot had formerly worked for the B & O Railroad, and later became a partner in the William Garlick & Sons Construction Co. in South Connellsville. He also was the owner of Richter Trucking and a coal strip mining company. Toot was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army. He was a member of King Solomon's Lodge 346 F&AM, and a charter and life member of South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Pennsville Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family: his daughters, Patricia Cavalier and husband Francis of South Connellsvile, Linda Means and husband Jimmy of South Connellsville, Marilee Green and husband Marshall of Kecksburg; his grandchildren, Terry Lee Cavalier and wife Florrendia of Monarch, Barbara Ann Beal of Connellsville, David Firestone of Mt. Pleasant, John Green of Kecksburg; his great-grandchildren, Abigail, Terry Lee, Andrew, Francis and Fallyn; his sister, Eleanor Mix of Concord, Ohio; special brother- and sister-in-law, Dick and Betty Pilkington; with whom they traveled extensively. In addition to his parents, Toot was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Ada Lee Garlick Richter, on July 12, 2009; a son, William Orville "Ricky" Richter; a great-grandson, Philip Andrew Beal; a sister, Margaret Ann Filburn; a brother, George Richter. Family and friends will be received Sunday at Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., Connellsville, where a funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Dr. Terry V. Murray and the Rev. Robert Bixel co-officiating. A commit tal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Military rites will be accorded at the cemetery by the Connellsville VFW and American Legion and Trotier American Legion Honor Guard. The South Connellsville firemen will conduct a service Sunday, as well as King Solomon's Lodge, both in the funeral home . d.o.d. Thursday, July 15, 2010; Brooks Funeral Home Obituary

RICHTER, William O.

William O. "Ricky" Richter, 60, of South Connellsville, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, in Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg, after a lingering illness. He was born May 25, 1947, in South Connellsville, the son of Orville E. "Toot" Richter and Ada Lee Garlick Richter of South Connellsville. He was Protestant by faith. After graduation from high school, Ricky attended and graduated from Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia. He then enlisted in the Marine Corps and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. After serving in the military, Ricky returned home and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for several years. During his leisure time, he liked reading and enjoyed all sporting events, especially Steelers games. He was predeceased by a great-nephew, Phillip Beal. In addition to his parents, Ricky is survived by three sisters, Patricia Cavalier and her husband Francis of South Connellsville, Linda Means and her husband Jim of South Connellsville, and Marilee Green and her husband Marshall, of Kecksburg; nephews and nieces, Terry, Barbara, David, and Johnny. Friends will be received in the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home on Monday, and on Tues day, Dec. 11, 2007, until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Pastor Robert Bixel and Pastor Michael Grantz officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Military services will be accorded at the cemetery by members of American Legion Post 301, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 21, and American Legion Post 762. d.o.d. Friday, Dec. 7, 2007; Martucci Funeral Home Obituary

RICKER, August

"Lonaconing-August Ricker, Sr., 71 years old, a native of Cresaptown, died Thursday at Clarksburg, W. Va., where he moved eight years ago. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Myles Byrnes, Midland, Md.; Mrs. John Donahus (sic Danahey), Lonaconing; Mrs. Thomas Mullin, (sic Mullen), Piedmont, W, Va.; Mrs. Henry Wheger (sic, Weger), Baltimore; Misses Clara, Margaret, Christina and Adaline (sic-Adelaide) Ricker, Lonaconing; John Ricker, Piedmont, and Fred Ricker, of Bridgeport, Ohio." "The Frederick Post" Frederick, Maryland, Sun 5 Dec 1914

RICKER, John Francis

"LONACONING- John (Bob) Ricker, 64, died at his home in Midland yesterday. He was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Mills) Ricker and his wife was the late Alice (McAlister) Ricker. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John Baldwin Havelock, N.C., Mrs. William McKinley, Midland, and Mrs. Bernard Seib, Lonaconing; two sons, Raymond Ricker, Uniontown, Pa., and James Ricker, Cumberland; seven grandchildren; two brothers August and George Ricker, both of LaVale; and a sister, Mrs. Clinton Coleman, Lonaconing. He was employed at Dashields Dairy in Midland and was a member of the Holy Name S ociety of St. Joseph's Church, Midland. Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the church with Rev. Joseph E. Eckert, pastor of St. Anne's Church, Washington, D.C., officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Frostburg.

RICKER, Joseph

Lonaconing, Md.. Oct. 13— Joseph Ricker, 55, Charlestown district, died yesterday afternoon in Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, two and a half hours after being admitted. A son of the late Francis Ricker, Big Vein Hill, he was born in Lonaconing and resided here all his life. For many years, he worked as a miner, but lately was employed on the Savage River Dam. He was a member of St Mary's Catholic church and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Myrtle Beeman Ricker and one son and two daughters, Francis Ricker, Mrs Charles Shoc key and Mrs William Murphy all of this place; four step-children, Mrs Blanche Wilson, Ambridge, Pa; Mrs Edgar Trennaman, Edward and James Beeman,Lonaconing and the following the brothers and sisters: August and George Ricker, Mrs Edward Coleman and Miss Mary Ricker, Lonaconing and John Ricker, Midland Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, October 13, 1941 - pg 9, col 4

RICKER, Mrs. Adah Myrtle Beeman née Metz

LONACONING — Mrs. Myrtle Ricker, 95, died Thursday at her home. Born in Lincoln, Neb., she was a daughter of the late William H. and Adeline (Kerns) Metz. Twice married, both husbands, James A. Beeman and Joseph Ricker, preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Wilson, Ambridge, Pa., and Mrs, James Trenum and Mrs. Virginia Murphy, both of Lonaconing; two sons, Francis Ricker and William Beeman, both of Lonaconing; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Fazenbaker, Lonaconing ; 19 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren, and 17 great,great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted here tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. John 0. Price will officiate and interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, May 23, 1970 - pg 7, col 3

RICKER, Mrs. Frank ( née Mills

"Death of Mrs. Ricker-Lonaconing, Md., June 7-(Special) Mrs. Frank Ricker, 49 years old, a well known resident of this city, died late last nigh t at her home on Big Vein Hill. She is survived by her husband, and nine children, all grown. Mrs. Ricker was a Miss Mills prior to her marriage, and was a native of Lonaconing. Her husband, a well known miner, who has been in ill health for several years, recently recovered from a severe illness.

RICKER, Mrs. Mary W. Porter

Mrs. Mary W. Ricker, 73, of 306 Park Street, wife of the late William R. Ricker, died yesterday afteroon at her home. A native of Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late Josiah M. and Helen (Wonn) Porter. She was a member of Cumberland Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Ladies Shrine, and the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leda Hanna, Baltimore; Mrs. Wilda Hughes, Clarksburg: Mrs. Mary Ruth Smith, at home, a sister, Mrs. Cora Porter, city, and two grandsons, 1st Lt. William H. Bennett, with the Army in Korea, and Robert K. Smith, Cumberland. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

RICKER, Mrs. Sarah White

Mrs. Sarah (White) Ricker, former resident, died Thursday at her home in Washngton, D. C. A native of Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Bridget (Byrne) White. She was a graduate of Girl's Central High School. Surviving are her husband, Bernard Ricker; a son, Timothy Ricker; four sisters, Mrs. Thelma Dailey, Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Nellie Edenhart, Mrs. Catherine Powell and Mrs. Margaret Evick, city, and two brothers, John F. White and James T. White, city. The body is at the Eugene Simmons Funeral Home, 1661 Goodhope Road, SE, Washington. Requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 9 a. m. at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, Washington. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Saturday, January 21, 1967 - pg 2, col 3

RICKETSON, Mrs. Ida Ellen Florence Bird ⚰️

Ricketson, Ellen Florence, 94, retired grocery store owner, of Llano, formerly of Ponca City, Okla., died Monday. Services 2 p.m Friday, Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, Llano. Burial Llano City Cemetery. 12 November 1928; no source noted

RIDENOUR, Adam F.

Services for Adam F. Ridenour, 79, of Old Furnace Road, who was found dead of exposure Wednesday, will be conducted today at 10:30 a.m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. Rev. Adam E. Grim, pastor or Grace Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in the Abe Cemetery, Old Furnace Road. Saturday, 17 January 1953; Cumberland (MD) News

RIDENOUR, Dr. William

Dr. William Ridenour, 76, of Flemington, died May 16, 2011, at the United Hospital Center. He was born in Tunnelton August 3, 1934, a son of the late Arthur and Hazel Ridenour. He was the owner of the Ridenour Animal Hospital, Bridgeport. He was a graduate of Fellowsville High School, WVU and Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. He was an avid farmer, a member of the American Veterinarian Association, past Chairman of the Southwestern Water Board, and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Wanda Pauline Clarkson, five daughters; Terry Mayree Ridenour, of Tampa, FL, Melisa Lee Ridenour, of Oak Hill, VA, Dr. Carolyn Ridenour Helmly and her husband Bruce, of Oxford, MD; Marilyn Lou Ridenour, of Morgantown and Vanessa Ridenour LaRue and her husband Matthew, of Tampa, FL; seven grandchildren, and two sisters, Wilda Davi s, of Rowlesburg; and Wanda Butcher, of Gallipolis, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scot Randal Ridenour and a daughter, Michelle Denise Ridenour. Friends and family were received at Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Friday, May 20, where services' were held with Reverend Steven Dorsey presiding.

RIDENOUR, Mrs. Vernie Hazel Hanline

Vernie Hazel Ridenour, 95, of Rt. 1, Tunnelton, Laurel Mountain Community, died Saturday, July 10, 1993, at her home. She was born Dec. 31, 1897, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late John F. Hanline and Samantha Myers Hanline Sigley. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Dr. William A. Ridenour of Bridgeport; two daughters, Mrs. George W. (Wilda) Davis of Rowlesburg and Bernard (Wanda) Butcher of Gallipolis, OH; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Red" Ridenour, in 1978; two brothers; one sisters; and a half-brother. Friends were received at Taylor Funeral Home in Newburg. A service was held July 13 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bernard Butcher officiating. Interment followed in Mount Israel Cemetery.

RIDENOUR, Viola L. Shaver

Viola L. Ridenour, 92, of Fellowsville, died December 30, 2009, at her residence. She was born October 25, 1917 in Fellowsville (Laurel Mountain), a daughter of Wesley Franklin and Eunice Bolyard Shaver. She attended Fellowsville High School graduating with the Class of 1934 and attended the Fellowsville United Methodist Church. She was a core maker-machinist for Sterling Faucet from 1956 until retiring in the early 1980's. She enjoyed gardening, yard sales and loved the outdoors. She is survived by two sons, Thomas D. Ridenour and wife Melissa, of Morgantown, Robert L. Ridenour and wife Donni, of Bruceton Mills; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her husband Dal e L. Ridenour; her fiancé, Reed 0 Bishop; three brothers, Paul, Wesley, Jr. and Robert Shaver; four sisters, Louise Dadisman, Blanche Caudill, Evelyn Wadell and Rita Wolfe. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 3, at the Bol¬yard Funeral Home, with Pastor Delbert Lyons officiating. Inter¬ment was at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, on Marquess Road .

RIDGELEY, Mrs. S. L. & William Burton

Mrs. S. L. Ridgeley, wife of Walter Ridgeley, and her eleven year old son, William Burton Ridgeley, who lived on the Ridgeley farm, on the Knobley mountain, seven miles from Cumberland, died early Friday morning within two hours. Mrs. Ridgeley died of blood poisoning and the child of tubercular meningitis. The family is extensively related in West Virginia, the father being an adopted son of Alfred Ridgeley, the well known ice manufacturer, Ridgeley, W. Va. The funerals of both the mother and child took place Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from their ate [sic] home on Knobley mountain. Both interred in Rose Hill cemetery. Cumberland.

RIDGELY, Mrs. Elizabeth

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Ridgely, widow of Mr. Charles Ridgely, who died early yesterday morning at her home, 30 Green Street, aged 75 years, will take place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from her home. Rev. Dr. Edward Hayes will conduct services. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, in the family lot. Mrs. Ridgely was well known in Cumberland and Ridgely, W. Va., where she spent a number of her years in the old Ridgely homestead. Her husband was a pioneer ice man of Cumberland, cutting thousands of tons of ice from the Potomac river annually. He died fourteen years ago and the business was taken up by his sons. Mrs. Ridgeley was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church and until enfeebled, was a regular attendant at church services. She is survived by the following children: Alfred, Charles, J. W. and William H., Ridgely, W. Va.; Mrs. Nellie Montgomery, Wheeling; Mrs. F. Knight, Keyser; Mrs. Florence Dayton, Headsville, W. Va.; Mrs. Annie Wolfe, Mrs. William Gardener, Mrs. J. C. Wolford, Mrs. W. P. Seem and Miss Lillie Ridgely, of Cumberland. She was constantly attended by her daughter, Miss Lilie Ridgely, who made her home with her. Cumberland News of 12th

RIDGLEY, Charles Alvin

Charles Alvin Ridgley, 63, husband of Estella J. Ridgley, 408 Broadway, died last night at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. A native of Ridgeley, W. Va., he held membership in First Baptist Church, Carman's Union, Scottish Rite bodies and Ali Ghan Shrine. He was a past master of Potomac Lodge 100 AF & AM. Mr. Ridgeley has been employed in the t riple rooms at the B&O Bolt and Forge Shops for 30 years. His parents were the late Charles M. and Banner (Brant) Ridgely. Surviving, besides his widow, are two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Sleeman, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Edith Ward, Tucson, Ariz., and two brothers, Ralph M. Ridgely, city, and Richard V. Ridgely, Bethesda. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home.

RIDGWAY, Charles

Charles Ridgway, 73, of Brewer Hill died Wednesday at his home after a brief illness. Born Sept. 26, 1885, in Monongalia County, he was the son of the late James and Allie Moon Ridgway. Ridgway was a veteran of World War I and World War II and retired fro mthe U. S. Army in 1945 with 31 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elvira Rude Ridgway at home; three brothers, Frank Ridgway of R. 6, James Ridgway of Morgantown and William Ridgway of Portland, Ind.; and four sisters, Mrs. Helen Speelman of Connellsville, Pa.; Mrs. Hazel Dutton of Uniontown, Pa.; Mrs. Annie Stewart of Connellsville and Mrs. Mary Denbow of Confluence, Pa. Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

RIDGWAY, Charles

RIDGWAY, Charles, 73, of Brewer Hill died Wednesd ay. Friends are being received at the Fred L. Jenkis Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. DST Saturday with the Rev. Rowland Aspinall officaiting. Interment will be held Monday at 9 a.m. DST in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Full military graveside rites will be conducted.

RIDGWAY, Mrs. Margaret Bird

Mrs. Margaret Bird Ridgway of Enterprise, AL passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Enterprise. She was 88. A funeral mass will be held at 11 am on Monday, March 5 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Gregory Okorobia and Father Patrick Maher officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at Sorrells Funeral Home in Enterprise on Sunday, March 4 from 2 until 4 pm, with a rosary being said at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the building fund at St. John Catholic Church in Enterprise. Mrs. Ridgway was born September 19, 1923 in Waco, Texas to the late Raymond C. and Margaret Radley Bird. She was a member of the Azele a Garden Club and a member of the Ladies' Guild at St. John Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Paul G. Ridgway. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Ridgway of Enterprise and a sister, Annette Squier of Marshall, TX. Thank you to her neighbors, family, friends and sitters for the love and care given to her . abt. Wednesday, February 29, 2012; no source noted

RUMP, Mrs. Daisy M. Bird

Daisy M. Trump, 83, of 411 Reidmore Road, South Connellsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1992, at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. TRUMP -- Daisy M.