FRIEND, Albert H.

Albert H. Friend, 54, of Bowman’s Addition, died Tuesday. Born February 13, 1900 at Altamont, Md., he was the son of the late Henry W. and Margaret (Rexroad) Friend.   He is survived by four brothers, Clarence Friend, Keyser; Kenneth Friend, Mt. Storm, and Eugene and Denzel Friend, city, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Johnson, McCoole, and Mrs. Hazel Leslie, city. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there at noon on Sunday by Rev. Harold Allem, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown. Interment will be in Swanton EUB Church Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; June 26,1964, page 5.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted 12 January 2013

FRIEND, Alvin Harrison

Oakland- Alvin Harrison Friend, 63, died Thursday at Garrett Memorial Hospital, here, where he had been a patient for a day and a half. He was a son of the late Stephen Willis and Mary Martha Friend. Mr. Friend was a member of the Brethren Church at Oak Grove. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Theresa Ellen Friend; six sons, Randall Friend, Corinth, WV; Sgt. Wilmer Friend, in the Army in Alabama; Ernest and Leo Friend, both of Oakland; Orville Friend, Baltimore; and Junior Robert Friend, McHenry.  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Nora Lewis, Terra Alta; Mrs. Bessie Carter, Baltimore; and Mrs. Juanita Savage, McHenry; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Woods, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs. Lacey Woods, Morgantown, WV; Mrs. Blanche Teets, here; Mrs. Marie McDonald, Pottstown, PA, and ten grandchildren. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Church with Rev. William Rogers, of Loch Lynn, officiating. Interment will be in Hoyes Run Cemetery. The body is at the Bolden Funeral Home, here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 15, 1952
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 29, 2009

FRIEND, Mrs. Bertha E. Myers

FRIENDSVILLE-Mrs. Bertha E. Friend, 71, of Friendsville, died Friday at her residence.A native of Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late William and Nancy (Fike) Myers. Mrs. Friend was a member of the Sand Spring Church of God and the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Laurna Savage, Mrs Beryle VanSickle and Mrs. Kathryn Humberson, all of here and four
grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Sand Spring Church of God by Rev. Joseph Lewis. Interment will be in the Sand Spring Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m.
Cumberland Times, May 28, 1967
(Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson)
Posted November 4, 2009

FRIEND, Bertha May

Bertha May, daughter of Thomas C. Friend, of Garrett County, MD, died of scarlet fever, on the 8th inst. age 3 years, 4 months 14 days.
The funeral was preached by Rev. F. G. W. Ford from Ephesians, 3:15. The remains were interred in Cranesville cemetery. 
December 21, 1898, The Republican
(Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson)
Posted November 26, 2009

FRIEND, Blaine Hamerick

Service Set Sunday for Blaine Friend
FRIENDSVILLE- A service for Blaine Hammerick Friend, 60, of RD 2, Accident, Friend’s Stockyard, who was fatally injured Wednesday when a tractor he was operating overturned and crushed him, will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church. Rev. William Graynolds will officiate and interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. Maryland State Police said Mr. Friend was removing carcasses from the stockyard in dense fog when the tractor overturned at an embankment. The accident occurred at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Friend had operated the stockyard for 25 years. He was a member of the Blooming Rose Church, Garrett County Farm Bureau, Maryland Livestock Association, Certified National Livestock Association, Friendsville WOW Camp, and Addison Volunteer Fire Company. He was an honorary charter member of Garrett County Future Farmers Association and had participated in farm industry activites and had bought and sold cattle in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Born here, he was a son of Cornelius and Elizabeth May (Friend) Friend. Surviving are his widow, Nancy (Fazenbaker) Friend; a son, B. Joseph Friend, Accident; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy E. Smith, Mrs. Patricia A. Georg, Accident; a brother, Olin N. Friend, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Wakefield, here, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, here where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; May 2, 1975; page 11.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammmoliti)
Posted March 13, 2010

FRIEND, Chas

Chas Friend, known as "C Friend No 2", was severely injured last Sunday night by stepping in front of a helper, at Snowy Creek. He was brought to Keyser, and taken to Hoffman Hospital, where he died in a very short time. The body was prepared for burial here and sent to Friendsville on train No 4.  His brother, Mr. Friend and wife, of W. Piedmont Street, accompanied the body to his former home. He had been railroading only a few weeks.
Keyser Tribune, October 4, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

FRIEND, Charles Edward

OAKLAND - Charles Edward Friend, 42, of RD 2, McHenry, died yesterday at West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown, where he had been admitted Wednesday. A native of McHenry, he was a son of the late Roy and Grace (DeWitt) Friend. Before retirement because of health, he was employed as an equipment operator for the Garrett County Road Department. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his widow, Sylvia (Solomon) Friend; a son Marvin, and two daughters, Maryland and Nina Friend, at home; three brothers, Everett Friend, Accident; Carlton and James Friend, McHenry, and a sister Mrs. Ruby DeWitt, Sang Run. The body is at the John O. Durst Funeral Home where friends will e received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted at the Sang Run United Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Ralph Jacks and Rev. Wesley Georg will officiate. Interment will be in Sang Run Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Proctor-Kildow Post 71, American Legion.
Source: The Cumberland Evening News; Cumberland, Maryland; June 8, 1973; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 23, 2013

FRIEND, Charles G.

Former Friendsville Man Dies in Accident
Charles G. Friend, 35, Riverdale, formerly of Friendsville, Garrett County, died Saturday at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, of injuries sustained in a car accident Friday night. Born near Uniontown, June 9, 1934, he was a son of Samuel and Berna[sic] (Friend) Friend, of Friendsville. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was self-employed as a painter. Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice (Coddington) Friend; two sons, Charles and Samuel Friend, both at home; three daughters, Vickie, Connie and Patricia Friend, all at home; three brothers, Samuel Friend, Hazeltown, W. Va.; Robert Friend, with the Army in Germany, Jerry Lee Friend, Gaithersburg, Md. and four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Cunningham, Uniontown; Mrs. Erma Welher, Hollidaysburg, Pa.; Mrs. Janet Brady, Berwyn Heights, and Mrs. Mary Smith, East Freedom, Pa. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Blooming Rose Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Pentz officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Military rites will be accorded by members of Proctor-Kildow Post 71.
[Mother's name is listed as Berna in the newspaper article, should be Verna Friend.]
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; December 22, 1969; page 4.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 20, 2010

FRIEND, Chester

SWANTON - Chester Friend, 54, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted November 22. A native of this community, he was born on November 9, 1916 and was a son of the late Josiah G. and Mary Jane (Sweitzer) Friend. Mr. Friend was employed at the Luke Mill of Westvaco until three years ago when he retired due to a disability. He was a member of the Swanton United Methodist Church and Camp 10, Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. D. Louise (Howell) Friend, two sons, Gerald E. and Thomas R. Friend, both of Swanton, four brothers, Wilmer E., Andrew G., and Harland B. Friend, all of Swanton, and Leslie C. Friend, of Oakland. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. George G. Beckman, Loch Lynn, Mrs. Hayward Custer, of Oakland, Mrs. Eldra Frantz, Swanton, and one grandchild. The body is at the John O. Durst Funeral Home in Oakland where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Swanton United Methodist Church, Rev. Woodrow Haught, pastor, officiating.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland Maryland; Dec. 10, 1970; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 23, 2013

FRIEND, Clarence William
 
KEYSER - Clarence William “Bill” Friend passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Potomac Valley Hospital. Born October 17, 1937 in Keyser, he was a son of the late Clarence Walter and Margaret Ellen (Kady) Friend. Also preceding him in death were an infant brother, Joseph Edward Friend, and a sister, Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” (Friend) Kephart. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bill was a member of the Keyser High School Class of 1955 and a U.S. Navy veteran, served aboard the battleship USS New Jersey, and received recognition while serving aboard the USS Stribling during the 1958 uprising in Lebanon and continued his military service in the Naval Reserves where he attained the rank of sergeant in the U.S. National Guard. He retired from Westvaco Corporation Power House April, 2000, after 40 years of service. He was Catholic by faith and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3518, Nancy Hanks, Keyser, where he was active with the Cooties and a recent member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6775, Queen’s Point, McCoole. Through the years he had been a member of the Black Hawk Tribe #131, Improved Order of Redmen, Westernport, American Legion Kelly Mansfield Post 52, Piedmont, and the Battleship New Jersey Association. For the past several years he had served on the Water Board for the City of Keyser. Surviving are his wife Rita Mae (Shipe) Friend of Keyser and his daughter, Melinda Kay Friend of Ellicott City, Maryland. He is also survived by one niece and several nephews. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home, Friday, July 4, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Fr. William K. Matheny, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD, where military honors will be accorded. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project.
The Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, July 3, 2014
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 13, 2015

FRIEND, Mrs. Claudine M. McCullough

FRIENDSVILLE- Mrs. Claudine M. Friend, 80, died Saturday at her home. Born at Friendsville, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Elizabeth (Lydie) McCullough. Her husband, Paul Friend preceded her in death. She was a member of Friendsville United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Paul Friend, Maitland, Fla., and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home
today from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home by Rev. H. B. Rittenhouse. Interment will be in
Steele Cemetery.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; July 5, 1977; page 20
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 3, 2010

FRIEND, Mrs. Claudine McCullough

Mrs. Claudine M. Friend, 80, died Saturday at her home. Born at Friendsville, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Elizabeth (Lydic) McCullough. Her husband, Paul Friend preceded her in death. She was a member of the Friendsville Methodist Church. Surviving
are one son, Paul Friend, Maitland, FL. Services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. at the Newman Funeral Home by Rev. H. B. Rittenhouse. Interment will be in the Steele Cemetery.
Cumberland News, July 6, 1977
(Courtesy of Patty Friend-Thompson)
Posted June 13, 2009

FRIEND, Clyde Basil

Keyser - Clyde Basil Friend, 75, was found dead yesterday at his home, 132 West Piedmont Street. Born in Friendsville, Md., he was the son of the late Alfred and Sarah (Fike) Friend. He was a retired Baltimore and Ohio conductor and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Irene Bever, Washington; Mrs. Venda Briley, Keyser; and Mrs. Carol Pyles, Orcutt, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. N. E. Hollen, Keyser; Mrs. Carrie Lewis, Terra Alta, and Mrs. Blanche Michaels, Morgantown; four brothers, Floyd Friend, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Alonzo Friend, Morgantown; Earl Friend, Chicago and Rollo Friend, Friendsville, and four grandchildren. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. today at the Markwood Funeral Home where services will be conduted on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth G. Watkins, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Queens Point Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; June 6, 1961; page 20
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 4, 2013

FRIEND, Mrs. Cuba J. Frazee

Mrs. Cuba J. Friend, 83, died Thursday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born in Asher Glade, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Amanda (Umbel) Frazee. She was married twice, both husbands, Walter Fearer and Samuel H. Friend preceded her in death. Surviving are two stepsons, Paul Friend, Monroeville, PA, and William Friend, serving in the Army; a sister, Mrs. Emma Frantz, Asher Glade, eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Asher Glade Church of the Brethren, Rev. Robert A. Miller will officiate and interment will follow in Asher Glade Cemetery. The today will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Cumberland News, March 6, 1975
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
(Posted September 14, 2009)

FRIEND, Danzil H.

Danzil H. Friend, 51, of RD 2 Williams Road, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health. Born in Swanton, he was a son of Henry W. and Maggie (Rexrode) Friend, who survive. Also surviving are three brothers, Clarence W. Friend, Keyser; Kenneth B. Friend, Mount Storm, and Eugene M. Friend, Williams Road; two sisters, Mrs. Elva G. Johnston, McCoole, and Mrs. Hazel P. Leslie, RD 5, city. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where freinds will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Wednesday, March 2, 1966; page 28.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 13, 2014

FRIEND, Mrs. Edna G. Livengood

FRIENDSVILLE- Mrs. Edna G. Friend, 50, wife of Vincent C. Friend, former residents, died yesterday in Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Friend was a daughter of A.K. and Zura (Feather) Livengood, and was a native of West Virginia. She also is a former resident of Cuzzart, W. Va., where she was a member of the United Methodist Church. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hazel McCray and Mrs. Joan Batten, both of Canton; four brothers and three sisters. The body will be returned to the Newman Funeral Residence here, where friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Blooming Rose Methodist Church and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the services.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; March 10, 1969; page 4.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 20, 2010

FRIEND, Mrs. Elizabeth Lutton

FRIEND, MRS. ELIZABETH LUTTON - Age 69 years, of 22 S. Church St., Mt. pleasant formerly of Uniontown, died in the H. C. Frick Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in McKees Rocks, Pa. January 30, 1900 she was the daughter of the late Clyde L. and Martha Watson Lutton. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Uniontown. Surviving are her husband, H. Carroll Friend of Mt. Pleasant; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Jean) Christner of Mt. Pleasant, one grandchild, David W. Christner of Mt. Pleasant and one brother, Dr. Edward C. Lutton of Butler, Pa. Friends will be received in the Luther J. Grimm Funeral Home, 806 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Pa. tonight after 7 o’clock and daily from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev G. C. Walkienig officiating. Burial will follow in Hill Grove Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; April 3, 1969; page 26.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 29, 2011

FRIEND, Mrs. Elizabeth Anna Lewis

Deer Park, Md., Dec. 6: - Mrs. Elizabeth Anna Friend, 68, widow of Joseph D. Friend, died at her home east Deer Park Monday of a heart attack. Mrs. Friend was born at Swallow Falls, a daughter of Jonathan and Susan Lewis. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Laura M. Flanigan and Mrs. Hattie E. Hardesty, Deer Park; Mrs. Olive V. Lewis, Oakland; Mrs. Ella M. Arnold, Lancaster, Pa.; Henry S. Friend and A. Roy Friend, at home. She was a sister of Mrs. Malinda C. Friend, Friendsville; Joseph H. Lewis, Emoryville, W. VA.; Daniel F. Lewis, Crellin; John B. Lewis, Friendsville, and Florence Lewis, Hutton. Interment was in the Deer Park Cemtery, yesterday afternoon.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Md.; Dec. 6, 1940; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 2, 2010

FRIEND, Elizabeth Feather

Mrs. Taylor Friend, wife of ex-County Commissioner Friend of Hinebaugh this county died at her home on last Thursday of heart trouble.  She was confined to her bed and one of the members of her family hearing her make a noise, went to her bedside only to find her dead.  She was about 56 years of age and had many friends in the neighborhood in which she had resided for many years. Her remains were buried near her home on last Saturday after services were conducted at her home. 
The Garrett Journal, July 19, 1906
[Mrs. Friend was  Elizabeth "Lizzie" Feather Friend, wife of Zachary Taylor Friend 1851-1911]
(Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson)
Posted November 26, 2009

FRIEND, Mrs. Ethel Caroline White

Funeral rites for Mrs. Ethel Caroline Friend, widow of Benjamin F. Friend, Fairmont, W. Va., were held Sunday in the Baptist Temple, Fairmont. She was a native of Mt. Lake Park, a daughter of the late Jonathan andElizabeth White, and went to Fairmont twenty-five years ago following the death of her husband where she has been a highly respected resident.  She was a member of the Baptist Temple and several church clubs.  She formerly was affiliated with the Fairmont G. A. R. auxiliary.  She is survived by six children, three sisters and a brother, Floyd White, Mt. Lake Park, 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. 
(dated Feb. 17, 1938)  Publication; The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)

FRIEND, Foster Gary

FRIENDSVILLE-Foster Gary Friend, 66, of RD 4, Sykesville, died yesterday at his home after a lingering illness. Born in Friendsville, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Lizzie (Friend) Friend. Surviving are his widow, Edith Friend; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee, Keyser; Mrs. Iretta Warne, Grantsville; Mrs. Ardell Klipstein, Ridgeley; on step-son, Harry Mason, Mintor, OH; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Ford, Severn, MD; Mrs. Pearl Wigfield (?Wakefield) and Mrs. Lona Humberston, both of here; three brothers, Ellis Friend, Oakland; Olan Friend, here; Blaine Friend, Addison, PA; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He previously lived in Midland and was a rural mail-carrier in Frostburg and Friendsville for 39 years. He resided at his present address for the past seven years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Midland, and the Flohvilly(?) Methodist Church in Sykesville. The body will be at the Minnick Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Blooming Rose Methodist Church by Rev. George W. Lovelace. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Aug 18, 1967.
(Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson)
Posted November 4, 2009

FRIEND, Ford Quentin

FRIENDSVILLE- Services for Ford Quentin Friend, 38, of near Friendsville, who was crushed to death yesterday in a quarry accident near Sang Run, will be conducted Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Blooming Rose Church, Rev. J. D. Shaffer will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the residence. A native of Friendsville, he was a son of the late C. W. and Lizzie M. (Friend) Friend. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Delorice (Fike) Friend; three sons, Roger L., Wayne A. and Dale E. Friend; a daughter, Miss Carolyn L. Friend, all at home; three brothers, Foster Friend, Frostburg; Olin Friend, Friendsville, and Blaine Friend, Accident; a sister, Mrs. Lona Humbertson, Friendsville, a half-brother, Ellis Friend, Friendsville, and three half-sisters, Mrs. Grace Myers, Beaver, PA; Mrs. Pearl Wakefield, Friendsville, and Mrs. Mabel Ford, Baltimore.
March 23, 1956, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson)
Posted November 4, 2009

FRIEND, George Marcellus

OAKLAND - George Marcellus Friend, 67, of Crellin, died yesterday following a lingering illness. Born in Sines, he was a son of the late Walter and Mary (Smith) Friend. His wife, Mabel (Duel) Friend, died in 1962. Before retirement, he was employed by the Stanley-Kray Coal Company in Crellin and was a member of Oakland Nazarene Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Wilda Bowser, Core, W. Va.; Mrs. Vera Thorne, McLean, Va.; Mrs. Ruth Fike, Star Route 2; Mrs. Frances Gnegy, RD 2; and mrs. Ann Tolliver, Beckley, W. Va.; four sons, Donald Friend, at home; Otis Friend, Crellin; Glenwood Friend, Orwell, Ohio, and James Friend, Herndon, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Daisy DeWitt, here; Mrs. Maude Canan, Crellin; Mrs. Ella Grimm, Warren, Ohio; Mrs. Una Stiles, Kingwood, W. Va., and Mrs. Alva Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, Arthur Friend, Albright, W. Va.; Oren Friend, Tridelphia, W. Va.; Richard Friend, Crellin, and John Friend, WArren; 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Fruneral Home and will be taken to the residence tomorrow. A service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Oakland Nazarene Church. Rev. Donald Greene, pastor, and Rev. Glen Eagle will officiate. Interment will be in Ashby Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; September 26, 1967; page 17
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 22, 2013

FRIEND, Gilbert
 
FRIEND, GILBERT - age 35 years, husband of Elsie Flowers Friend of Hopwood, died in the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Wednesday evening, February 28, 1951 at 11:25 o’clock. In addition to his widow he is survived by one son; Gerald David and one daughter: Carolyn Sue both at home; his parents: Orval and Carrie Friend of Hazelton, W. Va., two brothers: Frank of Uniontown and Junior C. of Hazelton, W. Va., three sisters: Mrs Goldie DeBerry of Uniontown, Mrs. Edna Teets and Mrs. Grace Shaffer both of Hazelton, W. Va. He was a foreman at the Friend lumber Co., in the planning mill. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Hazelton, W. Va., the Loyal Order of Moose No. 20, Uniontown and the Modern Woodmen of America of Friendsville, Md. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home will be annouced later.
Source: The Evening Standard; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; March 1, 1951; page 12.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 17, 2013 

FRIEND, H. Carroll

FRIEND, H. CARROLL - Age 75 years of N. Church St. Ext., Mt. Pleasant (formerly of Uniontown) died Saturday evening, February 26, 1972 in the Connellsville State Hospital. He was born in Hayes, Maryland, October 5, 1896, the son of the late Asa B. and Jennie Fazenbaker Friend. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Uniontown, the King Solomon Lodge No. 346 F. & A. M., Connellsville, the Uniontown lodge of Perfection, the Pleasant Valley Country Club, and a retired store manager for the Union Supply Co. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. E. Wayne (Jean) Christner, Mt. Pleasant; one grandson, David W., Mt. Pleasant; two brothers, Herbert Friend, Friendsville, Md., and Bliss Friend of Cresaptown, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Skiles, New Salem, Mrs. Bernie Paugh, Deer Park, Md., Mrs. Margaret Rush, Friendsville, Md., and Mrs. Jessie Ruth, Friendsville, Md. Preceding him in death washis wife Elizabeth Luton Friend in 1969 and one daughter Martha E. Friends will be received in the Luther J. Grimm Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. G. C. Waldkoening officiating. Interment will be in the Hill Grove Cemetery, Connellsville. Officers and members of the King Solomon Lodge No. 346 F. & A. M. will hold services in the funeral home this evening at 7:30.
SOURCE: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Feb. 28, 1972; page 21.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 29, 2011

FRIEND, Harry Gerald Jr.

Harry Gerald "Tooter" Friend Jr., 80, Meyersdale, Pa., died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at his home. Born June 26, 1932, in Friendsville, he was a son of the late Harry Gerald Friend Sr. and Ruth Adele (Friend) Friend. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, John, Robert, William, Thomas, and Carl Friend; and four sisters, Lourine Friend, Betty Ream, Bertha Marie Friend, and Ada Fay Friend. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Local 37, Operating Engineers, Cumberland, and he was a member of the Frostburg Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Alice (Saul) Friend; two sons, Tom Friend, Frostburg, and Harry G. Friend III, Meyersdale; five daughters, Margaret McKenzie and Ruth Friend, both of Meyersdale, Betty Wiland and Laura Bolden, both of Frostburg, and Marylou Marcum, Mogadore, Ohio; one brother, Richard Friend, Meyersdale; two sisters, Helen Nervik and Evelyn Fike, both of Indiana; 10 grandchildren; and 20 (plus two expected) great-grandchildren. Friends were received at Newman Funeral Home, Salisbury, Pa., where a service was conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 5, with Pastor Randy Haulk officiating. Interment was held in Mount Carmel Lutheran Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in care of the family.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept 6, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted October 27, 2012

FRIEND, Mrs. Helen Yeardly

FRIEND, MRS. HELEN - Aged 73. Hopwood - Coolspring Road, died Monday, February 17, 1958 at 3 p.m. in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Robert P. Grove, Hagerstown, Md. She was the widow of Joseph Edward Friend, who died in 1952. Born December 25, 1884 in Braidwood, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Catherine Taylor Yeardly and had spent most of her life in Fayette County. She was a member of the Wakefiled Chapel, Bethelboro and attended the Hopwood Christian Church. She is survived by these children, Mrs. Robert (Vivien) Grove, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Roy (Virginia) Fischer, Uniontown; Mrs. James A. (Jean) McCracken, Seward, Alaska; Joseph E., Albany, Ga.; Mrs. William E. (Mildred) Rogers, New Salem; Mrs. Donald E. (Amy) Caldwell, Uniontown; Leonard H., New Philadelphia, O.; seventeen grandchildren; one brother, David Yeardley, Fairfax, Va.; two sisters, Jean and Catherine Yeardley, Shady Grove. She was predeceased by a son, Ralph in 1951. Friends will be received at the Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St., Uniontown after 8 p.m. this evening until Thursday afternoon, at 1 o’clock the hour of service with Rev. Lynn Hepler and Rev. Earl P. Conter officiating. Interment will be in the Friend Cemetery, Swanton, Md. under the direction of C. B. Dearth Sons Funeral Home, New Salem.
Source: The Evening Standard; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Feb. 18, 1958; page 6.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 21, 2012

FRIEND, Henry S.
 
OAKLAND - Henry S. Friend, 74, of RD 4, Deer Park, died Monday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Swanton, he was a son of the late Joseph D. and Elizabeth A. (Lewis) Friend. Mr. Friend was a retired farmer and carpenter and active fur dealer. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Stella Gorner, Millersville, Pa.; Mrs. Hattie P. Hardesty, Baltimore; Mrs. Ellen M. Hiles, Springfield, Md., and Mrs. Laura M. Flanigan, Deer Park. Friends will be recieved at the Minnich-Stewart Funeral Home, here, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by Rev. Gail Hixon. Interment will be in Deer Park Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1973; page 8.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 7, 2014

FRIEND, Herbert
 
FRIEND, HERBERT - Aged 73 yers, 10 months and 4 days, son of Joab and Janet Friend, died Monday, January 13, 1958, in the Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md. He was a live-long resident of Garrett County. Surviving are hsi wife, Anna Mary DeWitt Firend and the following children, Mrs. Samuel Friend, Mrs. Huston Friend, Mrs. Clifford Friend, all of Friendsville, Md., Mrs. Clarence McCrobie of West Newton, Pa., Mrs. Harvey Friend, Kingwood, W. Va., Mrs. Gilbert Friend, Rowes Run, Pa. and Emory Friend of Friendsville; also four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Hildebrand, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Esta Freeland of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Cora DeWitt, Rowelsburg, W. Va., Mrs. Maude Friend, Sandy Run, Md., one borther, Walter Friend of Uniontown, Pa., also 39 grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends are being received in the Rodahaver Funeral Home, Markleysburg, Pa., until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m. in the Blooming Rose Church with Rev. Wycoff officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; January 14, 1958; page 10.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 8, 2013

FRIEND, Hugh Miller

Hugh Miller Friend, 52, died yesterday at his home 205 Laing Avenue, after an illness of seven years. Born in Friendsville, he was a son of the late Hugh S. and Mary J. (Engle) Friend. Mr. Friend was a retired B&O Railroad employe and was a member of Cumberland Aerie 245, FO Eagles; Nest 90, Fraternal Order of Owls; Tonkaway Tribe 120, Improved Order of Redmen; Woodmen of the World and the Goodfellowship Club.   Surviving are his wife, Melva B. (Risse) Friend, three sons, Hugh S., William H., and James O. Friend, all of this city; a stepson, Thomas L. Morrison, city; a daugther, Miss Carolyn J. Friend, city; a step-daughter, Mrs. Douglas Fleek, city; two sisters, Mrs. Izetta T. Mauk and Mrs. Eileen Smith, both of this city, and 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Robert Nimon, pastor of Grace Methodist Church. Burial will be in Davis Memorial Cemetery. *** Possible mistake in this obituary - I have his wife's name as Melva B. Riffle.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; July. 25, 1961; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 8, 2013 

FRIEND, Huston Henry

Huston Henry Friend, 83, Friendsville, died Saturday, August 24, 1991, at the Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born March 2, 1908, in Friendsville, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Mary Sophia (Sisler) Friend. Mr. Friend was a retired farmer and timberman, and worked as a caretaker at the Blooming Rose Cemetery for a number of years. He was a member of the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Opal V. (Friend) Friend; three sons, Huston Henry Friend Jr., Marklelysburg, Pa.; Wade M. Friend and James R. Friend, both of Friendsville; two daughters, Judy R. Burd, Berlin Center, Ohio; JoAnn M. Smith, Confluence, Pa.; one brother, Gary R. Friend, Friendsville; three sisters, Flossie Hook, Markleysburg, Pa.; Ruth Fike, Brandonville, W.Va.; Mildred Strawser, Reedsville, W.Va.; 14 grandchldren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandaughter. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville, on Monday and Tuesday. A service was conducted Wednesday at the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Milliren and the Rev. Mark Lawson. Interment was in the Blooming Rose Cemetery.
d.o.d. Saturday, August 24, 1991; no source noted
FindAGrave Memorial #88857785
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted March 16, 2017

FRIEND, Ira E

The Ex-County Commissioner Expired Last Friday at His Home Near Friendsville Ira E. Friend, a veteran of the War of the Rebellion and an ex-County Commission of this county, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Oct 19, 1830, and died at his home at Blooming Rose on Friday last, July 27th, 1900, aged 69 years, 8 months and 8 days, after an illness of several months. The deceased was the son of Cornelius and Sarah Kemp Friend, who were among the first settlers of what is now Sang Run. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Carroll County, Ohio, where the subject of this sketch was born. When about fifteen years of age his parents returned to Maryland and at the age of 21 years the Cherry Hill tract of land, lying near Friendsville, was purchased upon which they made their home for a number of years. A young man, full of patriotism and in sympathy with the cause of the Union, Mr. Friend in 1862, offered his services in the defense of his flag. He became a sergeant in Company D, Third Maryland Infantry, which went from this section of the country, and was later promoted to orderly sergeant. After taking part in the various battles in which his command participated he was taken prisoner, with many of his comrades, at the battle of Harper's Ferry and was sent to the parole camp at Annapolis, MD. After his release from prison he reentered the army and was promoted to a lieutenancy. At the close of the war and after a service of four years, he was given an honorable discharge. The year following his return from the war Mr. Friend was married to Miss Clara B. Sisler, and their only son, Cornelius, named in honor of his grandfather, was born as a result of this union. The same year that he married Mr. Friend purchased a portion of the tract of land know as Blooming Rose and made his home there until his death. The farm comprising six hundred acres of well cultivated land, furnished a basis upon which Mr. Friend gathered around him all the comforts of life. In 1884 Mr. Friend was elected tax collector for the county and acquitted himself to everyone's satisfaction during the two years of his incumbency in office. In 1892 Mr. Friend was a candidate for the House of Delegates but was defeated by a small majority, his defeat being due to purely local issues. In 1894 he was elected as County Commissioner for a term of four years. Religiously Mr. Friend was a Methodist being a member of the Blooming Rose M. E. church for more than 27 years. A year ago he took an active part in securing funds with which to erect a new church at Blooming Rose, contributing liberally to the enterprise himself. Mr. Friend's funeral took place on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. R. Hennen, the new church edifice being packed to its doors by the friends and relatives of the deceased who was held in high esteem by all who were acquainted with him. The interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
The Republican, Aug 2, 1900,
Died: July 27, 1900
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 12, 2009

FRIEND, James D.

Clarksburg, W. Va., Aug. 21 - James D. Friend, 78, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his stepson, L. G. Firend, No. 5 Trolley Terrace. Mry Friend suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday afternoon. He was a sawmill worker but after coming here 23 years ago worked for the Mongahela-West Penn Company for a number of years. He was born Dec. 25, 1862, the son of Samuel and Sarah Friend, both native of Deer Park, Md. He married Alice Gribble, who died June 22, 1916. He is survived by his stepson, L. G. Friend, with whom he made his home; by one daughter, Mrs. Alta parrish, of Keyser; by one brother, Oscar Friend, of Deer Park, Md.; and by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body will be taken to Deer Park, Md., for burial tomorrow.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; August 21, 1941; page 13
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 4, 2013

FRIEND, James E.

OAKLAND — James E. Friend, 73, of Mt. Lake Park, died Tuesday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born here, he was a son of the late Willie S. Friend and Allie (Custer) Friend. He was a retired auto body repairman and a member of Pleasant Dale Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Lucy V. (Reams) Friend; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley A. Hartle, Wilmington, Del.; Jacqueline R. Hinebaugh, Loch Lynn; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Stahl, Chambersburg, Pa.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m. by the Rev. James F. Remley. Interment will be in Garrett County Memorial Gardens.
Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, June 4, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2021

FRIEND, John

John Friend, the subject of this sketch, had for years resided near Deer Park, MD. Not much was known of this life outside of a small circle of friends. Disease took a firm grip upon the vitals of his being some weeks before his death and slowly but surely life's support gave way. The writer was summoned to his bedside and found him rapidly weakening. He says, "I want my peace made with God." The answers to questions showed serious thinking had been done for future preparation. The business matter between his soul and god was closed and by faith salvation became to his soul a sublime reality. He was exultantly happy and rested peacefully in the "Clefted Rock of Ages" until his death. His sons and daughter were present and were greatly rejoiced to know of his victory. He died March 18 in his 74th year. Was a kind father and husband. His wife, two sons and daughter remain to mourn their loss. In their said bereavement the family have the sympathy of many friends. J.H.F.
The Republican, April 19, 1900
Died: March 18, 1900
[My g, g, grandfather. John was the son of Nicholas and Sarah Paugh Friend. p.a.t.]
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 12, 2009

FRIEND, John Bunyan

Died in Wife’s Arms.
John Bunyan Friend, a prominent farmer in Garrett county, served on the petit jury in Garrett county last week. They were discharged Thursday and he went to his home at Friendsville and while eating his supper took suddenly sick and fell, his wife caught him and he died in her arms. He was the father of nine sons and seven daughters. Seven sons and six daughters survive him.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Dec. 20, 1907; page 8
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted July 20, 2013

FRIEND, John F., Sr.

Oakland, April 3, -Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for John F. Friend Sr., 96 of Sang Run, at the Sang Run church by the Rev. S. E. Ryan, Methodist minister of Brandonville, W. Va., assisted by the Rev. R. L. Greynolds, of Friendsville, and the Rev. J. H. Taylor of Cranesville. Interment was in the family cemetery on the farm. Mr. Friend was born in Sang Run November 18, 1844, a son of the late Elijah and Elizabeth Smith Friend. He spent his entire lifetime in that community as a farmer. In 1871 he married Rachel Ross Friend, who died in 1919. Surviving are five sons, John F. Jr., Alfred, Charles and Andrew Friend, all of Sang Run, and Elijah J. Friend, of Oakland; a daughter Miss Dicie Friend of Sang Run; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 3, 1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 22, 2010

FRIEND, Joseph Edward, Sr.

FRIEND, JOSEPH EDWARD SR. - Aged 69, husband of Helen Yeardley Friend of the Hapwood-Coolspring Road, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Wednesday, June 18, 1952 at 6:30 a.m. following a brief illness. Born in Swanton, Md., he was the son of the late William Henry and Mary Sines Friend. He had been a resident of this community for the past fifty years and was a member of the Christian Church. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA Local 6298. He was preceeded in death by a son, Ralph David Friend in July 1951. In addition to his wife, he is survived by these children, Mrs. Robert (Vivien) Grove of Ashland, Ohio; Mrs. Roy (Virginia) Fischer of Uniontown; Mrs. James (Jean) McCracken of Seward, Alaska; J. Edward Jr. of Tifton, Ga.; Mrs. William (Mildred) Rogers of New Salem; Mrs Donald (Amy) Caldwall of Tower Hill 1; Cpt. Leonard H. with U. S. Army, Ft. Myers, Va.; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Etta Brooks of Lobar. Friends are being received in the Victor A. Decarlo Funeral Home 136 N. Gallatin Ave., until Saturday June 21, at 1 p.m.; the hour of service with Rev. Earl P. Confer of the Central Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Altamont, Md. The family requests the omission of flowers, friends may contribute to the building fund of the Central Christian Church, Uniontown.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; June 20, 1952; page 6.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 11, 2012

FRIEND, Joseph Z.

OAKLAND- Joseph Z. Friend, 55, Punxsutawney, Pa., died Friday night in a hospital there where he was admitted earlier in the day. Born November 22, 1911 at Swanton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Estella (Glass) Friend. He was a retired B&O Railroad Communications Department employe and held membership in several B&O oranizations. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Reva (McMillan) Friend; one daugthter, Mrs. Barbara Simone, Boston, Mass.; two brothers, Charles Friend, Fellowsville, W. Va., and Lawton Friend, Decatur, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Grace F. Warnick, Mrs. Olive F. Lowamn, Mrs. Pearl F. Campbell, all of Swanton and three grandchildren. The body is at the home of his sister, Mrs. Grace F. Warnick, Swanton. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. in Swanton Methodist Church with Rev. James F. Remley officiating. Interment will be in George Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Aug. 14, 1967; page 6.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammmoliti)
 Posted March 13, 2010

FRIEND, Josiah G.

Swanton, Md., March 6 - Josiah G. Friend, 68, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient one day. He was a son of Andrew Grant Friend and as a farmer spent his life in this community. Mr. Friend was a member of the United Brethren Church, Garrett County  Sportsmen’s Association and the Woodmen of the Workld. Mr. and Mrs. Friend would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary next Christmas. Twelve of 14 children born of this marriage survive: Mrs. E. W. Shaw, Leslie C. Friend, Keyser; Arthur Friend, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs. George G. Beckman, James William Friend, Grant Friend, Lemuel Friend, Mrs. Hayward Custer, Sherman Bruce Friend, Harland B. Friend, Ildred and Chester Friend, all of Swanton. Also surviving are 36 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Jerry Sweitzer and Miss Mollie E. Friend, Swanton.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; March  6, 1941; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 22, 2010

FRIEND, Mrs. Laura Catherine Thomas

FRIEND, MRS. LAURA CATHERINE - Aged 70, died in her residence, Hazelton, W. Va., Saturday, June 3, 1961. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd R. Friend and these children, Mrs. Cubert Meyers, Friendsville, Md.; Ivan, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Ivan Spiker, Brandonville, W. Va.; Mrs. Virgil Groves, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.; Mrs. Willard Evans, Brandonville, W. Va.; Charles, Akron, O; Virgil, at home; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Mrs. Minnie Harshberger and Mrs. Daisy Strawser, Brandville, W. Va.; Chester Thomas, Hopwood; Ricard Thomas, Hazelton, W. Va. Friends are being received in the late residence until Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., the hour of service. Interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, near Brandonville, under the direction of the Freybogel Funeral Home, Markleysburg.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; June 5, 1961; page 11.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 30, 2014
 

FRIEND, Laura Mabel Parks

Laura Mabel Friend, 88, Oakland, died Sunday, May 15, 1994, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. She was born June 20, 1905, in Eglon, W.Va., a daughter of the late James Wilbur Parks and Laura (Sweitzer) Parks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Harry" Friend, in 1993. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and a life member of Garrett Temple #17 Pythian Sisters. Survivors include one son, Norman Friend, Kalamazoo, Mich.; two daughters, Kathryn Smith, Adelphi, and Delores Stafford, Boerne, Texas; one brother, Frank Parks, Kitzmiller; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where Garrett Temple #17 conducted a memorial service Wednesday evening. Funeral services were conducted this morning at the funeral home, with the Rev. Louise Knotts officiating. Interment followed in the Oakland Cemetery. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, or the Goodwill Mennonite Home.
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; May 19, 1994
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

FRIEND, Leslie Edward

Friendsville, Md., Oct. 22 - Funeral services were held Sunday for Leslie Edward Friend, 81, pioneer Friendsville merchant and banker, who died Friday. He was a son of the late Elijah and Eliza Friend, who lived for a number of year near Elder Hill, this county. He was a member of the Methodist Church for over sixty-five years. Mr. Friend entered the merchantile business here when 20 and retired after over half a century. He organized the First National Bank of Friendsville in 1902, serving as its president 31 years. He also served as a director of the First National Bank, Bruceton Mills, W. Va. He was the town’s first postmaster. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four sons, Ernest, Paul, Lawrence and Emmitt, Friendsville; two brothers, Bunnel, Hoyes and Amster, Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Mrs. Effie Friend and Mrs. Harry J. Black, Friendsville. Burial was in the Savage addition ot the Steele cemetery, Friendsville.
Source; The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1940; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 13, 2014

FRIEND, Miss Lotta

Miss Lotta Friend died last Thursday at 12 o'clock at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Friend. The cause of death was consumption with which she had been ill nine months during which time her sufferings were intense. Until a few days before her death Miss Friend had hopes of recovering, but when told that death was coming she was willing to go, and on the Sunday before her death was baptized by Rev. Funk. From that time until the day of her death her suffering was intense and her many friends did all that lay in their power to ease her pain. At least the Angel of Death took pity and laid his finger on her so gently that she died like a little child going to sleep. The funeral took place Friday afternoon at two o'clock. The remains were taken to the Lutheran Church, where Rev. Funk conducted the funeral services, after which the funeral proceeded to the Friend cemetery where all that was mortal of Miss Friend was laid reverently and sadly to rest. To the bereaved mother, brothers and sisters the entire community extend their sympathy in their great sorrow, and would ask them to remember that
"They can meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll,
Where in all that bright forever,
Sorrow ne'er shall touch the soul".
The pall bearers were Misses Effie Enlow, Fannie Wolf, Prudence Rodeheaver, Edith Marville, Mae Wolf and Hallie Gilpin. M. - A.
The Republican, Oct 26,1899
Died: Oct 19, 1899
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted August 12, 2009

FRIEND, Mrs. Louise K. Brown

FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs.
Louise K. Friend, 73, died Saturday at Oak Rest Nursing Home, Oakland, where she had resided 11 months. A native of Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Bowser) Brown. Surviving are her husband, Fred A. Friend, a son, John Friend, Grantsville; two daugthers, Mrs. Mabel Kyle and mrs. Gold Michaels, here; two brothers, Marshall Brown, Hutton, and Austin Brown of West Virginia, a sister, Mrs. Clara Friend, here; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Friend was a member of Sand Springs Church of God, where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Vernon Witt, pastor, will officate and interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Residence where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; March 7, 1966; page 15
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 4, 2013
 

FRIEND, Mrs. Ludica Friend

Mrs. Ludica Friend, widow of James W. Friend, died at the Garrett County Memorial hospital in Oakland on Monday, June 24, after having been a patient there for only four days.  She was aged 84 years. She was the daughter of Isaiah and Julia Casteel Friend. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Howard Skidmore, Friendsville; two grandchildren, James Skidmore, near Baltimore; and Eugene Skidmore, Cleveland, O., and three great children; also one sister and one brother. Her husband and two children preceded her in death.  She was a member of the Methodist church since childhood and was a member of Friendsville WSCS and Circle No. 2. Funeral services were conducted from the Friendsville Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon, June 27, with Rev. DeShong, pastor, officiating. 
Graves of Garrett Co., MD by the Yough Chapter DAR, Book I, page 244
James W. Friend, 1866-1937; Loudica F., 1871-1956
(Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson)
Posted November 4, 2009

FRIEND, Mrs. Lulu Casteel

Mrs. Lulu Ellen Casteel Friend, wife of George E. Friend, Friendsville, died suddenly at her home Sunday evening at 8 o'clock of a heart attack. Mrs. Friend was a daughter of Taze and Margaret Sterling Casteel and was born May 20, 1887.  She was aged 51 years, 11 months and 25 days. Her marriage with George E. Friend took place on July 29, 1916, and to this union two children were born, George Donald and John Eugene. Besides her husband and two sons she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Valeria Grove and Mrs. A. C. Griffin, of Baltimore; Mrs. Harry Frazee, of Bergoo, W.Va., and Mrs. Clyde W. Shipley, of Mountain Lake Park. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at the home, Rev. R. L. Greynolds, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Friendsville cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 18, 1939
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted October 23, 2010

Name: Lydia Jane Friend, 75, of Maple St., Friendsville, MD 
Parents:  John and Izetta (Savage) Spear 
DOB: March 21, 1929, in Friendsville, MD 
DOD: Friday, October 15, 2004, at her home 
Spouse: Kenneth L. Friend 
Predeceased by: parents; sisters, Evelyn Jean Spear, Rita Augustine, and Betty Turney; brothers, Robert, Charles and Vernon Spear 
Survived by: husband; son, Kenneth V. "Butch" Friend, Friendsville; sister, Doris Friend, Friendsville; brothers, James and Paul Spear, both of Friendsville; Richard Spear, Evansville, IN 
Burial: October 18, 2004, Steele Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2014

FRIEND, Mrs. Mable Duel

OAKLAND - Mrs. Mabel Friend, 62, Crellin, died yesterday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient four weeks.  Born in Crellin, she was a daughter of the late Lyman and Erie (Butler) Duel. She was a member of the Nazarene Church, Oakland. Surviving are her husband, George Friend; four sons, Otis Friend, Crellin; Donald Friend, at home; Glenwood and James Friend, both of Orwell, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Wilda Bouser, Core, W. Va.; Mrs. Vera Thorne and Mrs. Ruth Fike, both of Crellin; Mrs. Frances Gnegy, Oakland, and Mrs. Ann Tolliver, Falls Church, Va.; one brother, Allen Duel, Cleveland, and one sister, Mrs. Edna Piper, Los Angeles, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home and will be taken to the residence tomorrow.  Services will be conducted Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Nazarene church by Rev. Marshall Brow. Interment will be in Ashby Cemetery, near Crellin. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Thursday, April 12, 1962; page 26.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted July 26, 2014

FRIEND, Mrs. Mabel M. Chadderton

OAKLAND - Mrs. Mabel M. Friend, 82, died Monday at Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home. A native of Deer Park, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Jennie (Gilpin) Chadderton, and was the widow of John B. Friend, who died in 1961.   Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Eileen Warnick, Baltimore; Mrs. Florence Tichenel, Swanton, and Mrs. Pauline Romsburg, Cumberland; four sons, Weston W. Friend, Swanton; James W. Friend, Culver City, Cal.; Leroy L. Friend, Mt. Lake Park, and John B. Friend Jr., Witchita, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Flora Haines, deer Park; two brothers, Harry Chadderton, Bobtown, Pa., and Clarence Chadderton, Mt. Morris, Pa.,; 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Stewart Funeral Home, where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Otterbein United Methodist Church, Swanton, of which she was a member. Rev. Frank Johnson will officiate and interment will be in the George Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Wednesday, May 25, 1977; page 22.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted July 26, 2014

FRIEND, Mrs. Margaret Ellen Kady

Keyser - Margaret Ellen Friend, 72, of 103 Orchard Street, died Sunday at Hopemont State Hospital. Born in Horton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Sarah (Hershberger) Kady. Her husband, Clarence W. Friend, survives. Mrs. Friend was a member of the Church of the Assumption here. Besides her husband, surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret E. (Betty) Kephart; a son, Clarence W. (Bill) Friend of here; two sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Wymer, and Mrs. Mary Murphy, both of McKees Rocks, PA and a grandchild. The body is at the Markwood Funeral Home where friends will be received. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 8:15 p.m.
Cumberland News, May 18, 1971
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 29, 2009

FRIEND, Mrs. Marguerite Comer Beall

Rites Slated For Victim of Mishap
Services for Mrs. Marguerite Friend, 57, of RD 1, Oakland, who drowned yesterday when the car in which she was riding skidded and plunged into Red Run Creek at Deep Creek Lake, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Minnich Funeral Home. Rev. Gail Hixon and Rev. Wesley George will officiate and interment will be in the Glendale Cemetery. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Friend was riding with her husband yesterday morning when the accident occurred. Mr. Friend was able to escape the submerged vehicle, but was unable to save his wife. Mrs. Friend, a native of Sand Patch, Pa., was a daughter of Mrs. Emma (Layman) Comer, Swanton RD 2, and the late James Beall. She was a member of Glendal Pentecostal Church. Surviving, besides her mother and husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Niner, Star Route, Oakland; and Mrs. Betty Filsinger, RD 2, Swanton; a son, Harold Friend, RD 2; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bowers, RD 2, Swanton; Mrs. Leota Wagner of North Carolina and Mrs. Hazel Bennett, Lonaconing; two half brothers, William Gaither, Swanton, and Chester Gaither, Star Route, Oakland, and 12 grandchildren.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Jan. 30, 1969; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 3, 2010

FRIEND, Mrs. Mary Alice nee Friend

Deer Park, Md., Aug. 23. - Mrs. Mary Alice Friend, 74, widow of Amos Friend, died yesterday afternoon at her home near Deep Creek Lake. Mrs. Friend was a daughter of the late David and Catherine Friend. Surviving are two sons, Dexter Friend and Brunner Friend, both of near Deep Creek Lake; a half-brother, William Lewis, and two half-sisters.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; August 23, 1940; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted September 2, 2010

FRIEND, Mrs. Mary Amanda Swanson 

OAKLAND - Mrs. Mary Amanda Friend, 66, Mt. Lake Park, died yesterday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital where she was a patient seven days. Born in West Newton, Pa., March 22, 1896, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Carnival) Swanson.  Surviving are her husband William Friend; two sons, Joseph Selinger, West Newton, and Matthew Urbania, Warren, Ohio; seven daughters, Mrs. Emma Stanbaugh, Mrs. Sue Ezzo, Mrs. Jane Hake, and Mrs. Mary DeLucia all of Girard, Ohio; Mrs. Ida Gallo, Buffalo; Mrs. Helen Campbell, Niles, Ohio, and Mrs. Irene Friend, Beltsville; 29 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 10 a.m. by Rev. Frank G. Sharp. Interment will be in West Newton Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Wednesday, June 13, 1962; page 20.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 30, 2013

FRIEND, Mary Ethel Fike

Mary Ethel Fike Friend, 98, of Bruceton Mills, and of Heartland of Preston County, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000. She was born May 17,1902, in Hazelton, daughter of John Wesley and Sarah Catherine Lee Fike. She graduated from Bruceton High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College and a Masters degree in education from West Virginia University. On January 9, 1926, she married Wayne Friend. She taught school for more than 37 terms, many of which were in Preston County one-room schools and also Bruceton Elementary School. She was a member of the Teachers Association of her state and county. After her retirement she authored two books, Memories at Sunset and History of the Sand Spring Church. She was a lifelong member of Sand Spring Church of God, Friendsville, MD, where she was a board member, Sunday school teacher, Women's Group president, camp teacher, and youth leader. She was also secretary for Worldwide Fellowship with Jesus Christ Mission, a member of the Women Christian Temperance Union, the Preston County Historical Society, the Garrett County Historical Society, and the North Preston Senior Citizen's Club. She is survived by a son and spouse, Robert Wayne and Betty Friend, of Parkersburg; two grandsons and Spouses, Robert Wayne and Laura Friend II, of Atlanta, GA, and Bruce A. and Karen Friend, of Roswell, GA; three great-grandchildren, Anthony James, Ashley Elizabeth and Virginia Rose Friend, of Roswell, GA; a sister-in-law, Jessie Fike, of Masontown, PA; and several nephews and nieces. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, James Ray, Bruce W. and David Bliss Fike; and a sister, Cuba Edith Fike. Friends may call at the Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, Brandonville, Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 9, from 10-11 a.m. in the Sand Spring Church of God, Friendsville, MD. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ross Glotfelty and Rev. Nevin Umbel officiating. Burial will follow in the Sand Spring Cemetery, Friendsville, MD.
Preston County News; Kingwood, WV; Oct 7, 2000
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 19, 2009

FRIEND, Matthias

Another fatal and accidental shooting with the gun that was supposed to be unloaded took place last Thursday afternoon about three o'clock at the home of Stephen W. Friend, near Sang Run, when his son Lenzie, aged 19 years, shot his younger brother, Matthias, aged 16 years, inflicting a wound that brought almost instant death.
Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010

FRIEND, Sgt. Mervin Keith

A service for Sgt. Mervin Keith Friend, 29, who drowned in a boating accident at Camp Perry, Ohio, Tuesday, will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Potomac Park EUB Church by Rev. George S. Widmyer. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Military rites will be accorded by Soldiers Memorial Army Reserve Center. The body is at the George Funeral Home where it will remain until 1 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church for the funeral service. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Sgt. Friend was employed by McIntyre Chevrolet.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; June 26,1964, page 5.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted 12 January 2013

FRIEND, Michael Clinton

Michael Clinton Friend, 32, of Terra Alta (Cranesville community) died Saturday, December 11, 2010, the result of an automobile accident. He was born August 29, 1978 in Oakland, MD, a son of Clinton E. and Linda Friend, of Cranesville. He was a graduate of Pleasant Valley Christian Academy, Oakland, MD, class of 1997. He was employed at Triad engineering as a driller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his 4-wheeler. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Nicole Friend of Cranesville, nephew, Conner Ryan Friend, and his special dog, Keila. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wade Feather and Loretta Duckworth, and paternal grandparents, Clinton and Daisy Friend. Family and friends were received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta on Monday, December 13, where services were held Tuesday, December 14, 2010, with Rev. Michael L. Daniels officiating.  Burial followed in the Lenox Lutheran Cemetery. Personal condolences may be made at www.arthurwrightfuneralhome .com
Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; December 15, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted July 20, 2011

FRIEND, Mrs. Minnie Umbel

FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs. Minnie Friend, 80, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Humberson, Friendsville.  Born at Connellsville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Amos and Virginia (Cunningham) Umbel. Mrs. Friend was a member of Sands Springs, Church of God.  Also surviving are another daughter, mrs. Virginia Schroyer, Friendsville; six sons, Reuben, Stanton, Curtis and Amos Friend all of Friendsville; Arthur Friend, Crellin, and Charles Friend, Morgantown; W. Va.; two brothers, Charles Umbel, Connellsville, and Roy Umbel, Friendsville; a sister, Mrs. Cora Evans, Friendsville; 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.  Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Sands Spring Church of God by Rev. Vernon Witt. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  The body is at the Newman Funeral Residence, Friendsville, and will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; Aug. 17, 1964; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 16, 2012

FRIEND, Mrs. Myrtle E. Raley

Mrs. Myrtle E, Friend, 90, who resided with a grandson, Charles E. Barr, of 1131 Bedford Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient 10 days. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Hoover) Raley. Her husband, Russell R. Friend, preceded her in death in I944. Mrs. Friend was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Heien Swires, this city; one son, Russell R. Friend, Confluence, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Grashia Parker, Pittsburgh, and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a. m. by Rev. J. Finley Cooper. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News; 21 April 1972
~Genie
Posted June 23, 2012

FRIEND, Miss Nellie 

FRIENDSVILLE - Miss Nellie Friend, 64, died yesterday in Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital where she had been a patient 12 days. Miss Friend had been in failing health two years. A native of Friendsville, she was a daughter of the late Jobe and Diana (Taylor) Friend. Surviving are two brothers, Allen Friend, Dembo, Pa., and Clarence Friend, Allison, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Groves, Friendsville, and Mrs. Bertha Burnside, Uniontown, and a number of nephews and nieces. The body is at the Newman Funeral Residence here where services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Times News; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 8, 1962; page 23.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 23, 2013

FRIEND, Mrs. Nellie Thomas

OAKLAND - Mrs. Nellie Friend, 75, died Saturday in Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home where she had been a patient the past year. Born in Garrett County, May 28, 1887, she was a daughter of the late Beeson and Dora (Meyers) Thomas. Her husband Orval Friend, died in 1951. Formerly of Friendsville, she has resided here and in Mt. Lake Park the past 21 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Sisler and Mrs. Genevieve Meyers, both of Friendsville, and Mrs. Loretta Sisler, Cleveland; one son, Arnold B. Friend, Oakland; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Frazee, Friendsville, and Mrs. Anna Coneway, Marklesburg, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Rose Methodist Church where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. Rev. Charles E. Teets and Rev. Charles J. Hikle will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the home of her son.
SOURCE: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; August 27, 1962; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 29, 2011

FRIEND, Mrs. Nora E. Thomas

FRIENDSVILLE - Mrs. Nora E. Friend, 64, of Sand Springs died yesterday at her home. Born March 14, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Burbridge and Mary (Myers) Thomas. She was a member of the Sand Springs Methodist Church, and the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors are her husband, Rollie Friend; two sons, Clarence and Earl, both Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Mary friend and Mrs. Dorothy Jensen, both Friendsville, and Mrs. Opel Fike, Markleysburg; one brother, Frank Thomas, Friendsville; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sand Spring Methodsit Church. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church at noon Saturday.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; July 23, 1964; page 24.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 23, 2013 

FRIEND, Mrs. Opal Virginia, nee Friend

Opal Virginia Friend, 84, Friendsville, died Wednesday, April 19, 1995, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Oct. 11, 910, at White Rock, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (DeWitt) Friend. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Huston H. Friend, on Aug. 24, 1991; and an infant daughter, Lucille. She was a homemaker and a member of Blooming Rose United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Huston J. Friend Jr., Markleysburg, Pa.; Wade M. Friend, Friendsville, and James R. Friend, Bedford, Pa.; two daughters, Judy Burd, Berlin Center, Ohio, an JoAnn Smith, Friendsville; two sisters, Naomi Frantz, Friendsville, and Wilma McGhee, Bradford, Pa.; one brother, Emory Friend, Friendsville; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville, today from 7-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Mark Lawson and the Rev. Robert Milliren officiating. Interment will follow in the Blooming Rose Cemetery.
d.o.d. Wednesday, 19 April 1995; no source noted
FindAGrave Memorial #88857942
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted March 16, 2017

FRIEND, Oren M

Oren M. Friend, 53, Uniontown, R. D. 2, died in Uniontown Hospital Monday.  He is survived by his wife, Beulah Van Sickle Friend; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Maier, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Betty Esteep, Chicago; Mrs. Ruth Radcliffe, Greenville, S. C.; one son, John, Cumberland, Md.; and nine grand-children.    Friends are being received at the Freyvogel Funeral Home, Markleysburg, until Thursday at 2 p.m. the hour of service. Services will be held at the Sand Spring Church with Rev. Victor Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Source: The Evening Standard; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Nov. 29, 1961; page 4
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted November 7, 2015

FRIEND, Orville Harrison

Oakland – A Swallow Falls area man, Orville Harrison Friend, 30, was found dead in the woods near Bray School, Saturday. He is thought to have died from a heart attack. He was a son of Theresa Ella (Teets) Friend, and the late Alvin Friend, and was born at McHenry, Maryland, January 10, 1927. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Delores (Whitacre) Friend; four brothers, Leo Friend, Oakland; Wilmer, with the armed forces in Germany; Ernest F., Swallow Falls; and Randall, Mountain Lake Park; four sisters, Mrs. Juanita Savage, Oakland; Miss Violet Friend, Oakland; Mrs. Bessie Carter, Baltimore; and Mrs. Nora Durr, Terra Alta. The body is at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Church. Rev. Eugene Matthews, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Paul DeWitt. Burial will be in Hoye Run Cemetery near Swallow Falls.
Published in the Cumberland (Md.) News, Monday, June 10, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 2, 2017

Name: Paul Friend, Jr., 74, of Maitland, FL and formerly of Friendsville, MD
Parents: Paul Friend, Sr. and Claudine (McCullough) Friend
DOB: November 24, 1929, in Confluence, PA
DOD: Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in FL
Spouse: Helga (Fritz) Friend
Predeceased by: parents
Survived by: wife; daughter, Angela Friend Levis, Boulder, CO; son, Edward Paul Friend, Orlando, FL
Burial: June 12, 2004, Steele Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2014

FRIEND, Paul Darlington
 
Funeral services are being arranged for Paul Darlington Friend, 35, of 358 Kingwood Street who died Monday after being stung by yellow jackets. The World War II veteran reportedly had just begun clearing a lot in South Park when he was attacked and stung on the ear and arm by the bees. Doctors at the Mile Ground Medical Center pronounced him dead about 8 p.m. Mr. Friend was born in Morgantown Dec. 22, 1932 and was a son of Elisha and Pearl Rosenburger Friend, who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Norma Wolfe Friend; one son, Robert Paul at home; one daughter Margaret Ann, also at home; one brother, Denzil R. of Stewartstown; and one sister, Maude Hastings of Morgantown. Friends are being received at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
SOURCE: The Dominion News; Morgantown, West Virginia; August 19, 1958; page 2.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted May 31, 2013

FRIEND, Mrs. Pearl Wilson

Rowlesburg, W.Va., June 12 - Word was received here of the death in her home near Bridgeport, Sunday morning, of Mrs. Pearl Wilson Friend, a former resident, following more than a year's illness. Besides her husband, William Friend, she is survived by two brothers, J. N. Wilson and Petzer Wilson, both of Rowlesburg.
Monday, 12 June 1939; Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
~Genie
Posted December 19, 2019

FRIEND, Randall W.

OAKLAND- Randall W. Friend, 57, of RD 1, died yesterday at Garrett Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient eight days. A native of McHenry, he was a son of the late Alvin H. and Theresa E. (Teets) Friend. He was a member of Rosedale United Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his widow, Ruby E. Friend, two daughters, Mrs. Eva Glaze, Jessups, Miss Sharon K. Friend, at home, four sisters, Mrs. Nora Durr, Charles Town, W.Va.; Mrs. Bessie Carter, Baltimore; Mrs. Juanita Savage, RD 1, Mrs. Violet Hoye, McHenry; three brothers, Ernest, Leo and Junior Friend, RD 1. The body is at the Minnich-Stewart Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Rosedale Church. Rev. Ralph E. Jacks and Rev. Galen Hixon  will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
SOURCE: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Md., September 27, 1973; page 22.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammolit)
Posted May 22, 2010

FRIEND, Richard Benton

OAKLAND- Richard Benton Friend, 89, of near Accident, died yesterday. A native of Garrett County he was a son of the late Isaiah and Julia (Casteel) Friend and the last surviving member of his family. He was a farmer and a member of Hoyes Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sadie (DeWitt) Friend; two sons, Montell Friend, Accident, and Robert Friend, Chester, Pa., four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at the Leighton-Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hoyes Methodist Church. Rev. George Lovelance will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Sept. 24, 1965; page 6.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted October 17, 2009

FRIEND, Richard Earl

OAKLAND- Richard Earl Friend, 83, of Star Route 2, died Thursday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born at Henry, W. Va., he was the son of the late Walter R. and Mary (Smith) Friend. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his widow, Alice D. (Friend) Friend; two sons, Clyde Friend, Friendsville, Darl Friend, Oakland; five daughers, Mrs. Alta Hoffman, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Olive Slagle, Terra Alta; Mrs. Alice Wilkins, Cumberland; Mrs. Jane fraley, Somerset; Mrs. Lula Hinebaugh, Deer Park; three brothers, Oren Friend, Triadelphia, W.Va.; Arthur Friend, Kingwood; John Friend, Warren, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Una Stiles, Kingwood; Mrs. Maude Canan, Crellin; Mrs. Alvia Johnson, Ohio; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the John O. Durst Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Crellin Assembly of God Church by Rev. Paul Holland. Interment will be in the Underwood Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Friend, William Friend, Burlin Friend, Robert Solomon, Neal Solomon and James Fraley.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; March 13, 1976; page 8.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted October 17, 2009

FRIEND, Mrs. Rita Mae Shipe
 
KEYSER, WV – Rita Mae Friend, 76, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Heartland. Born March 18, 1938 in Patterson Creek, WV, she was a daughter of the late Melvin Ray Shipe, Sr. and Leatha Pearl (Hogbin) Shipe. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Clarence William “Bill” Friend, her brother, Melvin Ray Shipe, Jr. and her sister, Alice Pearl (Shipe) Wolfe. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Rita enjoyed the role of homemaker and baking goodies for family, friends and the Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg. She was also adept at creating Halloween and period costumes for her daughter and once sewed an entire sidesaddle riding habit in a single night. Rita loved playing bingo and cheering for the Washington Redskins. She was a devoted animal lover. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3418, Nancy Hanks, Keyser; a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the U. S. National Guard, and was a Catholic by faith. Surviving are her daughter, Melinda Kay Friend, a favorite cousin, Donna M. Ellis, both of Ellicott City, MD; a niece, Roxane Robertson, and nephews, George, Gale, Randy and Jeff Kephart of Keyser, John Kephart of Westernport, MD, James and Michael Wolfe of WV and David Ray Shipe of Ohio. She is also survived by her beloved red tabby cat, Mr. Kitty. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, on Friday, July 11, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Joseph M. Augustine officiating. Interment will follow in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Mineral County Humane Society.
The Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, July 10, 2014
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 13, 2015

FRIEND, Robert O.

MT. LAKE PARK - Robert Otho Friend, 72, died Sunday in a Huntington Beach, Calif. hospital while visiting members of his family there. Mr. Friend was born in Garrett County August 14, 1893, a son of the late William S. and Alice (Custer) Friend. He was a retired maintenance engineer for the Garrett County Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Pleasant Valley M E Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Verna Ireta (Lape) Friend; three sons, William S. Friend, Baltimore; Herbert O. Friend, Huntington Beach; and Alvin E. Friend, Panorama City, Calif.; seven daughters, Mrs. James Jackson, Lake Orin, Mich.; Mrs. Wilbur Butler, Northeast, Md.; Mrs. Willard Swartzentruber, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs. Murray Paugh Jr., Route 2, Oakland; Mrs. Jene Helbig, Alexandria, Va.; Mrs. Edward Gnegy, LaPuenta, Calif.;  and Mrs. John Gnegy, Huntington Beach; one brother, James E. Friend, Mt. Lake Park; three sisters, Mrs. Stanley Stahl, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs. Garland Friend, Chambersburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Myrtle Cook, Route 2, Oakland; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body will be returned to the Leighton-Durst Funeral Home in Oakland where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Loch Lynn EUR Church. Rev. John Barnes, assisted by Rev. Oscar Hull will preside and interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; May 18, 1966; page 11
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 20, 2010

FRIEND, Samuel W.

Samuel W. Friend died Wednesday night at Western Maryland Hospital Cumberland, where he had gone two weeks ago for treatment for complication of diseases. He was born August 4, 1852. He had been a resident of Deer Park all his life. He was a bachelor. Two brothers and one sister survive. His funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Saturday. Rev. Frank McCamic, having charge. The pallbearers were: P. J. Garrett, Michael Maddigan, Ashford King, Wilfred Chadderton, Clarence Lashorn, Robt. Jankey. Interment was at the Friend burying ground about a mile out of town.
The Cumberland Evening Times Oct 27, 1925
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2009

FRIEND, Sherman B.

SWANTON -Sherman Bruce Friend, 53, of here, died yesterday after being stricken with a heart attack. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. A native of Swanton, he was born July 12, 1908, a son of Mrs. Mary Jane (Sweitzer) Friend, Swanton, and the late Josiah G. Friend. Mr. Friend is survived by his widow, Della Alberta (Rexroad) Friend; his mother; five sons, Harlan G. Friend, Glassport, Pa.; Sherman L. Friend, Altamont; Howard B. Friend, Mount Ranier; Alfred L. Friend, of here and Clarence L. Friend, at home; seven brothers Arthur E. Friend, Mt. Lake Park; James W. Friend, Swanton; A. G. Friend, Deer Park; Leslie C. Friend, Warren, Ohio; Harland B., Chester, and Lemuel F. Friend, all of Swanton; three sisters, Mrs. George T. Beckman, of here; mrs. Hayward Custer, Oakland, and Mrs. Michael Frantz, of here, and six grandchildren. Mr. Friend was a member of Woodmen of World and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was employed as a brakeman with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The body will be at the residence her after 7 p.m. today.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland, Dec. 5, 1961; pages 9 & 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted February 23, 2013

FRIEND, Sherman D.

FRIENDSVILLE - Sherman D. Friend, 70, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born in Friendsville, he was a son of the late Marion F. and Kathryn (Lewis) Friend. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Doshia Newcomer, Uniontown, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Newman Funeral Residence where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.  A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Joseph Lewis. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; October 2, 1965; page 4.
(Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted May 22, 2010

FRIEND, Mrs. Taylor

Mrs. Taylor Friend, wife of ex-County Commissioner Friend of Hinebaugh this county died at her home on last Thursday of heart trouble.  She was confined to her bed and on the members of her family hearing her make a noise, went to her bedside only to find her dead.  She was about 56 years of age and had many friends in the neighborhood in which she had resided for many years. Her remains were buried near her home on last Saturday after services were conducted at her home.
The Garrett Journal, July 19, 1906
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)

FRIEND, Mrs. Thelma Ruth, nee Friend
 
Thelma Ruth Friend, 89, (formerly of Friendsville), of 802 R. Street, Mt. Lake Park, Maryland, died at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. Born December 24, 1913, at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Herman Leslie and Grace Stella (Chidester) Friend. Mrs. Friend was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Woodrow Friend, December 8, 1989. Mrs. Friend was a homemaker and a member of Mtn. Dale Church of the Brethren. Surviving are one son, Odis Friend, Mt. Lake Park, Maryland; three daughters, Lucille Harford, Reading. Pennsylvania; Shirley Stewart, Ephrata, Pennsylvania; Joyce Shober, New Freedom, Pennsylvania; one sister, Norma Sparber, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 903 Second Avenue, Friendsville, on Saturday from 1 till 2:00 p.m. The service will then be held at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Gale Hixon officiating. Interment will be in the Blooming Rose Cemetery.
October 2, 2003 Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 7, 2014

FRIEND, Mrs. Therese Ellen Teets

Oakland-Mrs. Therese Ellen Friend, 70, of Oakland RD 1, died suddenly Saturday at the home of her son, Leo Friend. A native of Fairchance, PA, she was a daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Sines) Teets. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Her husband, Alvin Friend, preceded her in death. She also is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Nora Durr, Kearnysville, WV; Mrs. Bessie Carder, Baltimore; Mrs. Juanita Savage, Oakland RD 1, and Mrs. Violet Hoye, McHenry; four other sons, Randall, Ernest and Junior Friend, all of RD 1, and Wilmer Friend, Wellington, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Sines, Wellington, and Mrs. Mary Friend, Cresaptown; a brother, Charles Teets, RD 1; 23 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home were friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of the Brethren by Rev. Donald Matthews and Rev. Ray J. Riffle. Burial will be in Hoyes Run Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
Cumberland Evening Times, Dec 27, 1965
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 29, 2009

FRIEND, Walter Lee

Deer Park, MD July 2 Funeral of Walter Lee Friend, former resident, was held from M. E. Church Sunday with burial in Deer Park Cemetery. He died in a hospital in Lancaster, PA, where he lived. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Friend, and three children, his stepfather, Oscar Friend.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 2, 1930
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 29, 2009

FRIEND, William Griffith

Romney, W.Va., June 12 - William Griffith Friend, aged 49, died at his home east of Romney early Monday morning. He had been failing in health for some time but recently was thought to have been improving. Mr. Friend was born in Swanton, Maryland, and moved to Romney about fourteen years ago. Surviving are his wife and three children, William, Lyle, and Guthrie; also five brothers and four sisters, one of whom is Mrs. J. Burr Saville, of Romney. After a prayer at his home the body was taken to Swanton yesterday morning where funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Hibbs, of the First Baptist Church, Romney, with burial in mthe cemetery there.
Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; June 12, 1942; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)