All Obituaries

Lillian Elizabeth Ferrens of Lonaconing passed away on June 13, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland following a short illness. Born on December 31, 1923, in Lonaconing, Lillian was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Wilkinson.  In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by Grandmother Elizabeth Ferrens, her sister, Geraldine “Jerry” Wilkinson, her brother James P. Wilkinson, Jr., her son-in-law John B. “Jack” Gilmore and her beloved daughter Janice L....

Hiedy Lynn Custer, 59, of National Pike, Frostburg died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born on July 11, 1962 she was the daughter of  Arlen Lee Miller and Virginia Catherine (Weimer) Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Mike" Leslie Custer Jr and a daughter, Brandy Custer. Hiedy was a graduate of Valley High School. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sitting outside and loved going to the beach; she especially loved her...

Judith Ann (Hyde) Matthews, 77, of Shaft Road, Frostburg died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on May 18, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Rodney Fulton Hyde and Philadelphia “Delphia” Burns (Hunt) Hyde. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Smitty” Matthews and a sister, Maxine Metts. Judy was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Midland. She was a graduate of Valley High School class of 1963 and a homemaker...

Billy Junior Powell Sr., 90, of Lower Georges Creek Road, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on March 26, 1932 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Edward Francis Powell and Esther Rebecca (Robertson) Powell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee Powell, a sister, Betty Powell and a grandson, Adam Thomas. Billy was a graduate of Central High School and attended Catherman's Business School. He opened Powell’s Service Station in 1955 and...

Phyllis Anne Wamsley, 61, of Big Lane, Midland, died Monday, May 30, 2022 at her residence. Born on May 17, 1961 in Grantsville, she was the daughter of the late Donald Crowe and Joan (Thomas) Crowe. She was a graduate of Valley High School and had worked at the Lane Center, Frostburg. For many years she also owned and operated Wamsley Portrait Gallery. She really enjoyed photographing many local seniors and babies. In her spare time, she loved to watch Wheel of Fortune and daytime...

Patricia Ann Wright, 64, of Jackson Street, Lonaconing, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born May 11, 1958 in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Chuck Dye and Helen Louise (Grove) Dye. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Roy Thomas Wright Jr and Wayne Hatfield,  three brothers, Butch Zais, Roy Dye and Dennis Dye and two sisters, Deborah Hamilton and Vicki Dye. Patricia was a member of New Life Church,...

Marvin “Huck” Shockey, 87 of Lonaconing, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born on September 24, 1934, he was the son of the late James E. Shockey Sr. and Ellen Adaline Shockey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Shockey, son, Daniel Shockey, brothers, James E. Jr., Leroy and Calvin Shockey and a sister, Evelyn Poland. Huck was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for 29 years. He leaves behind one sister, Donna Smith and...

Ray Edward Wilhelm, 91, of Wilhelm Farm Road, Avilton died Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home. Born on November 12, 1930 at home in Avilton he was the son of the late Leonard Wilhelm, Sr. and Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Layman, Twila Mae Fike and seven brothers, Leonard Jr., Harry, Dale, Okey, Bobby, Gilbert Sr. and Olin Wilhelm. Ray was a heavy equipment operator and life long farmer. He loved to hunt but not as much as he loved his family and...

Patricia “Pat” Mary Getson, 84, of Front Street, Lonaconing, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on September 1, 1937 in Hull, England, she was the daughter of the late, Edward Jones and Edith (Bagley) Jones. Pat was catholic by faith and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Westernport. She was a 1955 graduate of Valley High School and had worked at M+T Bank as a teller. She was great at homemaking, cooking, quilting and sewing. She was...

William “Gerry” Gerard Winner, 78, of Clubhouse Road, LaVale, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on August 17, 1943 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late, Vernard F. Winner and Kathleen M. (Rafferty) Winner. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John “Lum” Winner and Bernard “Bud” Winner and three sisters, Rose Marie Montgomery, Veronica E. Beckner and Mary Winner. Gerry was a graduate of Valley High School...