Laura Effie Adkins

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She was buried on 31 Jan 1959 in Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Effie Kerr, 76, of 80 Mt. Pleasant Street, died this morning in Miners Hospital where she had been a patient a week. She had been in failing health for sometime. The wife of Thomas Kerr and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Adkins, she was a member of Welsh Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are five sons, Charles, William, Jack and Walter, all of Frostburg, and Glen, Cumberland; daughter, Mrs. Viola Alexander, Lonaconing, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The body will be at the residence after 7 p. m. today. Cumberland Evening Times, January 29, 1959

FROSTBURG — Services for Mrs. Effie Kerr, 76, of 80 Mt. Pleasant Street, who died yesterday in Miners Hospital, will be conducted at the residence Saturday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Wesley H. Harris, pastor of Welsh Memorial Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jack Rase, John Hendley, Leslie Bevan, Lloyd Truly, Raymond Llewellyn and Joseph Keating. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 30, 1959

Laura Effie ADKINS and Thomas KERR were married in 1902.

Laura married Thomas Kerr in 1902. Thomas (son of Thomas Kerr and Jane N. Muir) was born in 1880 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 13 Oct 1964 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Alexander. James died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martha Phillips. Martha (daughter of David Phillips) was born in 1906; died on 11 May 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was buried in Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Eldred married E. LaVern Rankin on 28 Jun 1941 in Lonaconing, Allegany Co., Maryland. E. was born in 1911; died in 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William KERR and Alice DRUMMOND were married on 20 Mar 1943 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., Utah. MARK ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. William Kerr 153 Bowery Street, Frostburg, were honored with a surprise party on their 25th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huffman, 124 East Main street. Mrs. Kerr is the .former Miss Alice Drummond, daughter of the late James and Dora (Dickey) Drummond, Borden Mines. Her husband is the son of the late Thomas Kerr and Effie (Adkins) Kerr, Mt. Pleasant Street. They were married March 20, 1943 in Brigham City, Utah, in the Presbyterian Church there. The Kerrs have a foster son, James, at home. Mrs. Kerr has a son, Staff Sgt. Leland Folk, who is serving with the armed forces in Vietnam. Sgt. Folk's wife and four children are presently residing with the Kerrs. Mrs. Robert Huffman, a niece, also resided with the Kerrs for 13 years after the death of her parents. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 27, 1968

William married Alice Drummond on 20 Mar 1943 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., Utah. Alice (daughter of James Turner Drummond and Dora Doval Dickey) was born on 3 Mar 1915; died on 30 Dec 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A 46-year-old Frostburg carpenter was killed yesterday morning when a concrete abutment on the Vocke Road bridge fell on him. Three olher workmen narrowly escaped being pinned under the abutment. Dead is Walter T. Kerr of 422 Park Street, Frostburg, who was employed as a carpenter for the Hout Construction Company. He and three other men were workng on wooden forms for a new concrete abutment which was to be laid against the old section when the latter suddenly fell over. The victim was unable to avoid the falling slab, and was pinned from his midsection down. The slab was 15 feet long, four feet high and about a foot and a half to two feet thick. . . . A native of Frostburg, Mr. Kerr is a son of Thomas Kerr of Frostburg and the late Mrs. Effie (Adkins) Kerr. He is survived by his father, his wife, Mrs. Dorothy (Race) Kerr, and two daughters, Brenda and Tamra, both at home. Also surviving are four brothers, Charles, William and John Kerr, all of Frostburg; Glenn Kerr, Cumberland, and a sister, Mrs. Viola Alexander, Lonaconing. The Cumberland News, August 15, 1964

Walter married Dorothy Race in Private. Dorothy was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FROSTBURG John Earl Kerr, 78, of 80 Mount Pleasant St., Frostburg, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Feb. 2, 1922, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Thomas and Effie (Adkins) Kerr. He also was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Kerr was a retired supervisor for the State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services' Green Ridge Youth Center, and he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Frostburg, and was an avid grower of roses. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Hazel (Wingert) Kerr; three sons, Jon Thomas Kerr and wife Jacqueline, Frostburg, Glen Joseph Kerr and wife Penny, San Jose, Calif., and Richard Douglas Kerr and wife Jill, Frostburg; four grandchildren, Scott, Brandon, Aaron and Samuel Kerr; one step-grandson, David Troutman; two great-grandchildren, J.R. and Kaitlin Kerr; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Tamorria officiating. Interment will be in the Frostburg Memorial Park. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by the Farrady Post 24 American Legion Honor Guard.


He was buried on 18 Mar 2000 in Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

John Earl KERR and Hazel WINGERT were married about 1943.

John married Hazel Wingert about 1943. Hazel was born on 27 Apr 1923 in Wellersburg, Southampton Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania; died on 12 Dec 2011 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Dorothy Louise Dawson on 18 Sep 1948 in Centre Street Methodist Church, Cumberland, Maryland. Dorothy was born on 13 Jun 1924 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 26 Oct 2016 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elner married James Powers in Private. James was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Elwood "Chill" Kerr, 73, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully in the presence of his sons, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at Lyons Manor Nursing Home. Born March 13, 1929, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Charles Jordy Kerr and Martha (Phillips) Kerr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dot Wright; and one brother, Oakie Kerr. Mr. Kerr was retired from the Kaiser Refractories and the Lyons Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Frostburg and the Cresaptown Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2883, the National Rifle Association, and the Piney Mountain Sportsmen Club. Mr. Kerr was a lifelong outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, shooting, and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Dorothy (Festerman) Kerr, Cumberland; four sons, Chuck Kerr and wife Julie, Thurmont, Craig Kerr and wife Kathy, Merritt Island, Fla., Jim Kerr, Crown Point, Ind., and Jeff Kerr and wife Robin, Cumberland; six grandchildren, Dana Kerr, Mark Kerr, Carla Houck, Hillary Kerr, Matt Hagerman, and Greg Kerr; and four great-grandchildren, Megan and Amber Kerr and Layne and Keagan Houck. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Diane Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Frostburg Memorial Park.

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Festerman. Dorothy (daughter of Walter E. Festerman and Elizabeth Madeline Laurie) was born on 14 Jul 1929 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 14 Mar 2004 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FROSTBURG - John Earl "Oak"Kerr, age 67, of 10405 Borden Road, N.W., died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at his residence. Born Oct. 21, 1931, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Martha (Phillips) Kerr. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Doris Ann Wright. Mr. Kerr was a retired orderly from the Cumberland Nursing Home. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Frostburg. Surviving are one brother, Charles "Chill" Kerr and wife, Dorothy, Cumberland; one sister, Elner Powers and husband, James, Boise, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Diane Smith officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by Farrady Post #24 American Legion Honor Guard. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Kerr will be cremated. Inurnment will be held in the Frostburg Memorial Park at a later date. Cumberland Times-News

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ECKHART — Mrs. Doris Ann Wright, 32, wife of Robert Wright, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she was admitted Saturday. Born in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Phillips) Kerr, Frostburg. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and the Women's Guild of the church. Surviving, besides her parents and husband, are three daughters, Dawn, Debbie and Doris Ann Wright, all at home; one son, Robert Wright, Jr., at home; two brothers, Charles Kerr and J. Earl Kerr, both of Frostburg; a twin sister, Mrs. Elner Powers, Everett, Wash. Durst Funeral Home; services tomorrow; burial, Frostburg Memorial Park. The Cumberland News, September 4, 1968

She was buried on 5 Sep 1968 in Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Doris married Robert Sr. Wright in Private. Robert was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tamara married Anton John Jr. Urbas in Private. Anton (son of Anton John Urbas and Mary Theresa Sivic) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jon married Jacqueline Something in Private. Jacqueline was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glen married Penny Something in Private. Penny was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Jill Something in Private. Jill was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Sarah England in Private. Sarah (daughter of Kermit Franklin England and Shirley Ann Something) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CUMBERLAND - Victoria Susan Kerr, 35, of Cumberland, died Friday, Aug. 13, 1999 at home. Born in Cumberland on February 27, 1964, she was the daughter of Dorothy L. (Dawson) Kerr, of Cumberland and the late Glenn D. Kerr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Catherine Ann and Brittaney Nicole Kerr. Mrs. Kerr was a Certified Care Giver for the former New Life Shelter of Cumberland. She was a member of the Centre Street United Methodist Church, and she was a member of the White Oaks Women's Bowling League. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, Stephen E. Kerr and wife Sarah of Cumberland; nephew, William Kerr and a niece, Sarah Kerr. She also is survived by her fiancee, Bill Northcraft of Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted there on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Lloyd B. McCanna officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Contributions may be made to the Centre Street United Methodist Church or to the Board of Child Care for the United Methodist Church in care of Centre Street United Methodist Church, Cumberland. Cumberland Times-News

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HIGHLAND - Craig Kerr, 55, of Highland, formerly of Frostburg, died Feb. 14, 2009. He was the devoted father of Dana G. Denault and husband Tom; grandfather of Landon and Savannah Denault; and brother of Charles, Jeff and Jim Kerr. Friends will be received at the Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to the “Craig Kerr Foundation”, c/o Slack Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 268, Ellicott City, MD 21041 (Donations will be used for pediatric medical research). Please see www.slackfuneralhome.com for online condolences and directions. February 17, 2009, Cumberland Times-News

Craig married Kathy Something in Private. Kathy was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeff married Robin Something in Private. Robin was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Julie Frock in Private. Julie was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ATLANTA, Ga. — Jim Kevin Kerr, 53, of Atlanta, formerly of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Northside Hospital, Atlanta. Born on March 18, 1960 in Frostburg, to Charles E. “Chill” Kerr and Dorothy (Festerman) Kerr. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Craig Kerr and Charles Kerr. Jim was an U.S. Air Force veteran and employed as an Engineer with A.T. & T. Surviving are his brother, Jeff Kerr and wife Robin, Cumberland; special niece, Dana Denault and husband Tommy, Highland; nephew, Mark Kerr and wife Amy, niece, Carla Maust and husband Len; great-nieces and nephews; and many friends. Jim was cremated in accordance with his wishes. A memorial service will be held at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at 6 p.m. Friends will be received one hour prior to service, with the Rev. Diane Smith officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family atdurstfuneralhome.com. Cumberland Times-News, September 5, 2013

Sarah married William Truslow in Private. William was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CUMBERLAND — William Edward Kerr, 24, of Cumberland, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Born at Memorial Hospital on Nov. 11, 1990, he was the son of Stephen and Sarah Kerr. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Glenn Dale Kerr and Kermit Franklin England; an aunt, Victoria Susan Kerr; an uncle, Timothy Kermit England; and two cousins, Catherine Ann Kerr and Brittney Nicole Kerr. All of whom were of Cumberland. Will was a member of Second Baptist Church and a 2007 graduate of Fort Hill High School and The Center for Career and Technical Education where he specialized in Computer Technology. He was employed in the Information Technology Department at the Rocky Gap Casino Resort and was one of the first people hired before the casino transition. Besides his family and friends he was also passionate about computers, motorcycles, and target shooting. Besides his parents, Will was survived by grandmothers, Dorothy Louise Kerr and Shirley Ann England, both of Cumberland; a sister, Sarah Marie Truslow and husband William of Orange, Va.; a niece, Lilyana Truslow; a nephew, William Truslow Jr; an uncle, Dale Franklin England of Frankford, W.Va.; numerous cousins; and special friends in the O’Bryan family. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. at 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the funeral home with the Rev. Sherrill Dillon officiating. Scarpelli Funeral Home obituary,

Dana married Tom Denault in Private. Tom was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]