Hariette Durst

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Mrs. Harriet Crowe, an aged and most respected lady, residing near New Germany, departed this life April 12, 1898. She had been an earnest, faithful member and worker in the M. E. Church for many years. She was familiarly known as "Aunt Harriet" and was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. She often remarked to her family she was ready to die. She was an inspiration not only to her own family but to all with whom she came in contact. While she is dead she yet speaketh. The Republican, Ruth Enlow Library, Garrett County

She was buried in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Family/Spouse: Henry Crowe. Henry (son of Jacob Crowe and Margaret Winebrenner) was born on 16 Sep 1815 in Allegany County, Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was buried in New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland.

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Grantsville, Md., March 16 - Sarah M. Miller, a native of New Germany and a pioneer resident of Garrett county, died early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Durst, this place, after a lingering illness. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany, of which she was a lifelong member. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crowe. Surviving are three sons, Howard M. Crowe, McHenry, Md.; George G. Crowe, LaVale, Md., and Harry O. Crowe, Grantsville, and six daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. J. L. Fresh, Frostburg; Mrs. Richard Layman, Avilton; Mrs. Cora Davies, Akron, O.; Mrs. Allen Leidinger, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Durst. She was a sister of Robert and Stewart Crowe, Avilton, and Webster Crowe, New Germany. She leaves also 37 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 16, 1937 [note: her sons all have the surname Miller]


Grantsville, Md., March 17 — Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M. Miller, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Durst, this place, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany. Among her survivors are three sons, Howard M., George G., and Harry O. Miller. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1937

Family/Spouse: George W. Miller. George died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was buried on 12 Oct 1945 in New Germany Methodist Cemetery, New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Grantsville, Oct. 12 - Services were held this afternoon in New Germany Methodist church for Henry Stewart Crowe, 85, who died Tuesday evening at his home in Avilton after a long illness. The Rev. Charles Sisk officiated. Mr. Crowe was the last member of a family of nine children of Henry and Hariette (Durst) Crowe, early settlers in New Germany. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Wilhelm and Mrs. Pearl Wilhelm, Avilton; and Mrs. Hazel Garlitz, Cumberland; and four sons, Harvey, who just returned from Germany; Samuel, Lee and Edgar, at home. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 12, 1945

Family/Spouse: Louvinia Bertel Duckworth. Louvinia (daughter of Israel Duckworth and Mary Wiland) was born about 1878 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 1 Dec 1947 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Funeral services for Daniel Webster Crowe were conducted from the New Germany Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 28. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery under the direction of William Winterberg, local mortician. Mr. Crowe died at his home at New Germany about 7 o'clock Saturday evening, Jan. 25, after an illness of about ten days. He was one of the substantial citizens of the community and was well known throughout this section. His entire life was spent in the New Germany community where he was born. Assisted by his son, Stanley Crowe, he successfully operated a large farm near here. Surviving besides his wife, Ada Crowe, and their son, are two brothers, Robert Crowe and Stewart Crowe, and three grandchildren, all of New Germany. Mr. Crowe had been a faithful and devout member of the New Germany Methodist Church for many years. Meyersdale Republican, January 30, 1941

He was buried on 28 Jan 1941 in New Germany Methodist Cemetery, New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland. Grantsville, Md. Jan. 28 - Funeral services for Daniel Webster Crowe, 75, farmer, were conducted this afternoon from the New Germany Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a son of the late Henry and Harriett (Durst) Crowe. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ada (McIntyre) Crowe; a son, Stanley Crowe, and two brothers, Robert and Stewart Crowe, New Germany. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 28, 1941

Daniel Webster CROWE and Ada Jane MCINTYRE were married.

Family/Spouse: Ada Jane McIntyre. Ada was born on 14 Jan 1878 in Barton, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 4 Mar 1942 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert Laughlin CROWE (son of Henry CROWE and Hariette DURST) was born on 21 Mar 1868 in Maryland. He died on 2 Jun 1942 in New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland. Grantsville, Md, June 4 — Robert L. Crowe, retired farmer, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Michael, Avilton, where he had been ill for the past six weeks. Mr. Crowe was the son of the late Henry and Harriet Durst Crowe and a native of Garrett county. Surviving besides Mrs. Michael, are another daughter, Mrs. Charles Durst, of Long Stretch, and a brother, George Crowe, Avilton. Funeral services will be held at the New Germany Methodist Church tomorrow by the Rev. Virgil R. Gillum. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 4, 1942 He was buried in Twin Churches Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Ellen WARNE and Robert Laughlin CROWE had the following children:

i.Infant CROWE was born in 1898. Infant CROWE died in 1898. Infant CROWE was buried in Twin Churches Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.
ii.Ora V. CROWE (born about 1900).
iii.Margaret Ruth CROWE was born on 15 Mar 1904. She died on 17 Mar 1904. She was buried in Twin Churches Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.
iv.Mary Alice CROWE was born on 15 Mar 1904. She died on 11 Apr 1904. She was buried in Twin Churches Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.
v.Beulah Alberta CROWE (born on 6 Oct 1910).

Family/Spouse: Ellen Warne. Ellen (daughter of Daniel William Warne and Margaret Humbertson) was born on 27 Feb 1879 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 1 Jan 1942 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henry F. Durst. Henry died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Lillie D. Baum, 76, died Saturday at her home in Berlin. She was born March 16, 1875, a daughter of George and Sarah Crowe Miller. She was the widow of Charles A. Baum, who died in December 1949. She was known as a devoted mother and consistent member of the Methodist church. The following children survive: Mrs. C.W. McDonald, Newport News, Va.; Mrs. John R. Hoffman and Paul Baum of Akron, O.; Mrs. Thomas Rudy, Pocahontas; Mrs. Warren S. Murray, Huntington, West Va.; Rees Baum, Berlin; Mrs. Glenn G. Hauger, Berlin, R .D. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Howard Miller and Mrs. Jacob Fresh, Akron, O.; Harry O. and George G. Miller and Mrs. Henry E. Durst, all of Grantsville; and George G. Miller (sic), LaVale, Md.; Mrs. Dessie Layman, Frostburg, Md., and six grandchildren. Friends are being received at Johnson and Son Funeral home, Berlin, where funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. R. C. Earhardt and the Rev. Austin Cooper officiating. Burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Published in the Somerset Daily American, Monday, April 2, 1951

She was buried on 3 Apr 1951 in Berlin IOOF Cemetery, Berlin, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
PA Death Certificate - died of heart disease and asthma; housewife; widow

Family/Spouse: Charles A. Baum. Charles (son of William Baum and Mary Jane Everline) was born on 8 Jan 1879 in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1949 in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jacob L. Fresh. Jacob was born about 1873 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 30 Apr 1958 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Alice Leidinger, 65 years of age, died at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Durst, Monday night, after an illness of two years. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Sara Margaret Miller and was born near Grantsville, Md., Dec. 24, 1879. Since the death of her husband, Joseph Leidinger three years ago, she had made her home with Mrs. Durst. Surviving are Mrs. Dessie Layman, Frostburg; Mrs. Charles (Lillie) Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. L. J. (Laura) Fresh and Howard Miller, Akron, Ohio; George G. Miller, LaVale, Md., and Mrs. H. O. Miller, Grantsville. Mrs. Leidinger was a faithful and lifelong member of the Methodist Church, having joined at New Germany when quite young. She was also a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She had a pleasing personality and kind disposition. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Durst. Rev. R. G. Henson, her pastor, officiating. Interment in the family lot in the New Germany Cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, June 7, 1945

She was buried on 7 Jun 1945 in New Germany Methodist Cemetery, New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Family/Spouse: Joseph Leidinger. Joseph died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grantsville, Md., September 12 - Mrs. Cora Davies, 58, died Wednesday at St. John's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, where she had been a patient since August 3. She was born at New Germany, a daughter of the late George and Sarah (Crowe) Miller. She had lived in this community till about twenty years ago when she moved to Akron. She was twice married, first to William O. "Dick" Patton, to which union two daughters were born. They are Mrs. Violet Coughenour and Mrs. Joseph Kelley, both of Akron. Later she married John Davies of Akron, and one daughter, Wilma Ann Davies, survives this union. She was a sister of Mrs. Henry F. Durst, and Mrs. Richard Layman, Grantsville; Mrs. Charles Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. Alice Lydinger, Akron; Howard Miller, Hoyes, Md.; George G. Miller, LaVale; and Harry O. Miller, Grantsville. The funeral was held this afternoon at Akron. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 12, 1941

She was buried on 12 Sep 1941 in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.

Family/Spouse: William O. Patton. William (son of Henry Patton and Mary Elizabeth Fuller) was born in 1885 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 9 Feb 1943 in Goshen, Orange County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Davies. John died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRANTSVILLE - Mrs. H. Elizabeth Durst, 86, of here, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born at New Germany, she was a daughter of the late George G. and Margaret (Crowe) Miller and was the widow of Henry F. Durst. Mrs. Durst was a member of Grantsville Unnited Methodist Church and the WSCS. Surviving are two sons, Sylvan Durst, Indio, Calif., and Wayne Durst, of here; two brothers, Harry Q. Durst (sic: Miller), of here, and George G. Durst (sic: Miller), Keyser; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Layman, of here; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Grantsville United Methodist Church by Rev. Paul Lovejoy. Burial will be in New Germany Methodist Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Grantsville Methodist Church Building Fund. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1970

Harriett married Henry Francis Durst on 22 Nov 1903. Henry (son of Augustus Durst and Nancy Ellen McKenzie) was born on 22 Apr 1880 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 10 Oct 1963 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard Thomas Layman. Richard was born about 1875 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 20 Oct 1941 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harry O. Miller, Grantsville, died Dec. 4, 1974, in Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Grantsville, he was a son of the late George W. and Sarah (Crowe) Miller. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Nancy (Shaw) Miller. Mr. Miller was a forest warden in Garrett County, Md., for 40 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula (Warnick) Miller; a son, Mark W. Miller, Birmingham, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Dixon, Laurel, Md.; Mrs. Rose Monahan, Frostburg; and Mrs. Frances Michael, Grantsville; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a brother, George W. Miller, Keyser, W. Va. Funeral service was conducted Saturday afternoon in St. John's United Church of Christ, Grantsville, with the Rev. Douglas Garland officiating. Interment in Grantsville Cemetery. Meyersdale Republic, December 12, 1974

Family/Spouse: Lulu E. Warnick. Lulu (daughter of Noah Warnick and Anna J. Gnagey) was born about 1890 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 18 Dec 1982 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nancy Shaw. Nancy died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FROSTBURG — Samuel Webster Crowe, 70, owner of Hilton Florist, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. He had been in ill health one year. He resided at Avilton. A native of New Germany, he was a son of the late Henry S. and Louvina (Duckworth) Crowe. Mr. Crowe was a retired grader operator for the Garrett County Roads Department. Surviving are his widow, Melva (Broadwater) Crowe; three sons, Milton L. Crowe, Cumberland; Hubert J. Crowe, at home, and Owen L. Crowe, Frostburg; three daughters, Mrs. Roy D. Broadwater and Mrs. Harold B. Morris, both of Avilton, and Mrs. Forrest Broadwater, Salisbury, Pa.; three brothers, Lee, Edgar and Harvey Crowe, all of Avilton; two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Wilhelm, Avilton; and Mrs. Earl Garlitz, Star Route, Frostburg, and 16 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Frost Mansion Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Robert Moxley, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Trinity Methodist Cemetery, New Germany. The Cumberland News, February 24, 1969

Family/Spouse: Melva Leora Broadwater. Melva (daughter of Charles Franklin Broadwater and Stella Hanlin) was born in 1916 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 21 Aug 1977 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Grace Friend. Grace died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edgar W. Crowe, 77, of Lonaconing RD 1, Md. died April 2, 1981, in Frostburg Community Hospital, Md. He was born in New Germany, and was a son of the late Stewart and Louvinia (Duckworth) Crowe. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a retired employee of the Garrett County Roads Department. He is survived by his widow, Ruth (Chaney) Crowe; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lois Rounds, Star Route, Grantsville, Md.; a brother, Lee Crowe, Lonaconing RD 1, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Garlitz, Star Route, Frostburg, Md.; and four step-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, Md. where services were conducted with the Rev. Connell Chaney officiating. Interment will be in the New Germany Methodist Cemetery. The Republic, April 9, 1981

Family/Spouse: Ruth Jane Josephine Chaney. Ruth (daughter of Walter Clay Chaney and Alice Rhoda Whiteman) was born on 14 Apr 1908; died on 6 Aug 1991 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Leonard Joseph Sr. Wilhelm on 14 Feb 1924 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Leonard (son of John O. Wilhelm and Ada Elizabeth Garlitz) was born on 8 Mar 1902 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 19 Sep 2002 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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AVILTON — Harvey H. Crowe, 67, died on Tuesday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of New Germany, he was a son of the late Stewart and Louvinia (Duckworth) Crowe. He is survived by two brothers, Edgar and Lee Crowe, both of Avilton, and two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Garlitz and Mrs. Mary Wilhelm, also of Avilton. Mr. Crowe was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. William Ferguson in charge. Interment will be in New Germany United Methodist Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by Post 214, American Legion, Grantsville. The Cumberland News, March 18, 1976

He was buried on 19 Mar 1976 in New Germany Methodist Cemetery, New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland.

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Grantsville - Mrs. Pearl L. Wilhelm, 53, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Carey, Star Route, Frostburg. She had been in ill health some time. Born at New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Stewart and Laverna (Duckworth) Crowe. She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Julius Wilhelm, another daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Opel, Star Route, Frostburg; four brothers, Sam, Lee, Thomas, and Harvey Crowe, all of Lonaconing; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Garlitz, Star Route, Frostburg, and Mrs. Mary Wilhelm, RD 1, Lonaconing, and six grandchildren. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Methodist Church by Rev. Emory McGraw. Burial will be in Blocker Cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Homeland will be taken to the church at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to the Memorial Fund of Mt. Zion Church. Pallbearers will be Edwin Robeson, Francis McKenzie, Randall Hollada, George Walker, Harry Carey and Lawrence Carey. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 22, 1964

She was buried on 23 Jun 1964 in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Pearl Lela CROWE and Julius Olin WILHELM were married on 16 Aug 1927.

Family/Spouse: Julius Olin Wilhelm. Julius (son of John Olin Wilhelm and Ada Elizabeth Garlitz) was born on 16 Feb 1907 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 5 Jul 1995 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Earl Edward Garlitz. Earl (son of Richard Edward Garlitz and Susan C. Blocher) was born on 21 Aug 1908 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 17 Nov 1981 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nellie Irene Poleman. Nellie (daughter of Floyd Alvin Poleman and Armada Elizabeth Durst) was born in 1905 in Shade Mills, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 26 Dec 1951 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Stanley E. Crowe, 77, of Grantsville RD 2 was fatally injured May 19 in a two-vehicle collision. He was born in New Germany, a son of the late Webster and Ada (McIntyre) Crowe. He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home where funeral services were conducted May 23 by the Rev. Paul Lovejoy. Interment was in the New Germany Methodist Cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, May 27, 1976

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He/she was buried in Twin Churches Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

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FROSTBURG — Mrs. Ora V. Durst, 72, Star Route, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital where she had been admitted January 25. Born in New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ellen (Warne) Crowe. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the WSCS of the church. Surviving are her husband, Charles F. Durst, and a sister Mrs. Henry Michael, Star Route. The body is at the Durst 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. Services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. Paul H. Lovejoy. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 8, 1972.

Family/Spouse: Charles Francis Durst. Charles (son of Michael Wesley Durst and Sarah Catherine Layman) was born on 17 Feb 1903; died on 27 Apr 1994 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married Henry Price Michael on 24 Jul 1934. Henry (son of Ernest Quinton Michael and Sarah Maggie Llewellyn) was born on 28 Feb 1907; died on 6 Feb 1977 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Warren Murray. Warren (son of William Murray and Maggie Snyder) was born in 1912 in Listie, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Jan 1989 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something McDonald. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret E. (Baum) Hoffman, 72, Uniontown, Ohio, formerly of Berlin, died suddenly May 29, 1979, at Cuyahoga Falls General Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1907, in Berlin, the daughter of Charles A. and Lily Baum. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in February 1978. She is survived by a daughter, Mary, at home; two sisters: Mrs. Iva Hauger, Brotherton, and Mrs. Janet Murray, Boca Raton, Fla.; and two brothers: Paul of Warfordsburg and Reese, Keyser, W.Va. She was a member of the Goodyear Heights DAR No. 295. Graveside services were conducted at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Berlin, with the Rev. S. Boyd Dickey officiating. Republic, Meyersdale, June 7, 1979

Family/Spouse: John R. Hoffman. John (son of Charles Hoffman and Anna Linda Musser) was born on 3 May 1902 in Berlin, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Feb 1978 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cumberland. She was born in Berlin on Sept. 27, 1910 a daughter of the late Charles A. and Lillie D. (Miller) Baum. Preceded in death by a brother Richard. Survived by her husband Thomas M. Also by these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Erma MacDonald, Newport News, Va.; Mrs. John (Margaret) Hoffman, Uniontown, Ohio, Paul of Warfordsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Warren (Janet) Murray, Boca Ragon, Fla.; Reese of Berlin; Mrs. Glenn (Iva) Hauger, Berlin, RD 1. Friends are being received in the Johnson and Son Funeral Home in Berlin where services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. S. Boyd Dickey officiating. Interment Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Somerset American, August 18, 1975


She was buried on 19 Aug 1975 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Berlin, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.

Family/Spouse: Thomas M. Rudy. Thomas died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rees O. Baum, 85, Fort Ashby, W. Va., and Meadow View Nursing Home, Berlin, died Feb. 4, 1999, at Windber Medical Center. Born Dec. 24, 1913, in Berlin, son of Charles and Lilly (Miller) Baum. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and four sisters. Survived by sisters: Mrs. Warren (Janet) Murray, Boca Raton, Fla., and Mrs. Glenn (Iva) Hauger, Somerset; and nieces and nephews. No viewing. Private funeral service at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Ralph Landis officiating. Interment, Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Arrangements in the charge of Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Daily American, February 5, 1999


He was buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Berlin, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.

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and Lilly (Miller) Baum. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn, and a daughter, Alice. She is survived by a son, Forrest B. Hauger, Somerset, and a sister, Mrs. Warren (Janet) Murray, Boca Raton, Fla. She was a graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School, Class of 1932, and was a former member of the Second Society of Farm Women, and Pius Spring Womens Club, Berlin. Viewing and services will be private. Burial will be in Berlin IOOF Cemetery. Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, is handling the arrangements. Daily American, May 25, 2001

Family/Spouse: Glenn Garman Hauger. Glenn (son of Albert Bruce Hauger and Alice Baughman) was born on 1 Oct 1907 in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Oct 1988 in Berlin, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something Watkins. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something Watson. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something Jenkins. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something Coughenour. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Kelley. Joseph died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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. Sylvan Sylvester DURST (Henry Francis-3, Nancy Ellen MCKENZIE-2, John M.-1) was born on 12 Jun 1904 in New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 12 Feb 1982 in Indio, Riverside Co., California. Sylvan (Sid) Durst, 77, died Feb. 12, 1982 in the Desert Palms Nursing Home, Indio, Calif. He was born at New Germany, and was a son of the late Henry F. and Elizabeth (Miller) Durst. He was a former employee of the Kelly - Springfield Tire company and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Grantsville, Md. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mae (Broadwater) Durst; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Stull, of La Mirada, Calif., Mrs. Sue Bowers, of Grantsville and Mrs. Peggy Robertson, of Barton; one son, William H. Durst, of Buckhannon, W.Va.; one brother, Wayne H. Durst, of Grantsville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Republic, February 18, 1982

Family/Spouse: Angela Mae Broadwater. Angela (daughter of Peter A. Broadwater and Sarah Almedia Garlitz) was born on 24 Dec 1903 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland; died before 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sylvan married Flossie Broadwater on 26 Jun 1926. Flossie died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dallas A. DURST (Henry Francis-3, Nancy Ellen MCKENZIE-2, John M.-1) was born about 1907 in New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 11 Jul 1965 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. GRANTSVILLE - Dallas A. Durst, 58, died yesterday at Miners Hospital after a lingering illness. Born in New Germany, he was a son of Mrs. Elizabeth (Miller) Durst and the late Henry F. Durst. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Beulah (Hare) Durst; two sons, Melvin and Dwayne Durst, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Joanne Umbel, Takoma Park; two brothers, Sylvan Durst, Anaheim, Calif., and Wayne Durst, here. He was a member of Grantsville Methodist Church and a past president of the Methodist Men of the church. Th« 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 there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Emory McGraw and Rev. Frank Johnson will officiate and interment will be in New Germany Methodist Cemetery. The Cumberland News, July 12, 1965

Family/Spouse: Eulah E. Hare. Eulah (daughter of John W. Hare and Martha Bowers) was born about 1916 in Jennings, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 11 Dec 1977 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRANTSVILLE — Wayne Henderson Durst completed his tour of duty on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, after serving with honor for 93 years. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Grantsville, and departed life from Goodwill Assisted Living Facility where he last resided. Born March 5, 1922, in New Germany, he was the son of the late Henry Francis and Harriet Elizabeth (Miller) Durst. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Rae (Broderick) Durst; two brothers, Sylvan and Dallas Durst and one sister, Cleo Durst. Wayne served with distinction in the 25th Infantry division during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He rose to the rank of Tech Sergeant and commanded infantry troops in combat. He was a life member of Grantsville Post 214, American Legion and he was very active in that organization, especially by serving Funeral Details to honor his comrades in arms. He was also a life member of Walker-Harris Post 8826, V.F.W., Salisbury, Pa. He was the Parts Room Manager for Motor Service Co., (now Diehl Ford Sales) and also worked several years at heavy construction. Wayne was a Christian man, both in faith and in acts. He was a long time member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Grantsville. He had a beautiful voice and participated in church and community choirs. Wayne was the guy you could count on to know the right thing to do and then to do it. Of his many accomplishments in this life, Wayne was most proud of his two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved. Deborah is married to Robert Stuck of Oakland, they have two children: a son, T.D. and his wife, Jennifer and their children, Glendon, Willis and Orion and a daughter, Chelsea. Kay is married to Jody Theriot of Grantsville, she has three sons, Anthony; Joe and his wife, Michelle and their two boys, Lucas and Drew and son, Jeremy. Friends will be received at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will follow in the church at 4 p.m. with Pastor Jenna Moon officiating. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be accorded by Grantsville Post 214, American Legion. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Grantsville. Cumberland Times-News, September 18, 2015

Wayne Henderson DURST and Helen Rae BRODERICK were married about 1946.

Wayne married Helen Rae Broderick about 1946. Helen (daughter of Joseph Broderick and Ethel G. Robeson) was born on 19 Apr 1922 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 2 Nov 2009 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frostburg, Md., Feb. 26 - The funeral of Harold Layman, 34, who died Sunday evening at Miners' Hospital, following an operation for an abscess on the brain, will be held at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion Church, Garrett county.* Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mt. Layman, a resident of Avilton, is survived by his widow and the following children: Viola, Jack, Marie, June, Junior, and an infant son. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Layman; two brothers, Lee of Mt. Savage and Everett at home; and also two sisters, Blanche of New Germany and Margaret of Meyersdale. Mr. Layman was a farmer occupying what is known as the Richard Layman farm in the Avilton section of Garrett county. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 26, 1935 [*no date was given]

He was buried in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rt. 40, Garrett Co., Maryland.

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

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Mrs. Blanche Delena Layman Swauger, wife of Leland Swauger, died at her home early Sunday morning, Sept. 2, after an illness of more than a year. She had been a patient in the Miners' Hospital, Frostburg for several weeks prior to her death. Mrs. Swauger, daughter of the late Richard and Mrs. Anna H. (Miller) Layman, Frostburg, was born Oct. 21, 1905, at Avilton. She is survived by her husband and the following named children: Robert Swauger, F. 2/c, Bainbridge, Md.; Walter Leland, Jr., James, Charles, Thomas and Marjorie Juanita; her mother, Mrs. Anna H. Layman; one sister, Mrs. William Miller and a brother, Lee Layman, Grantsville. She was married to Mr. Swauger, Aug. 20, 1926, and resided in New Germany until February last when they moved to Grantsville, Md. Mrs. Swauger was a member of the New Germany Methodist Church. Funeral services were held in the Grantsville Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon, and were largely attended. Rev. R. G. Henson, assisted by Rev. Ira S. Monn of the Salisbury Reformed Church, officiated. Rev. Sylvestus Henson sang "The Unclouded Day", and "God Understands," accompanied by Mrs. S. Henson. The pallbearers were Sylvan, Dallas, and Blaine Durst, Oberlin Stevens, Herbert and William Layman. Interment in the Grantsville Cemetery. Relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Harriet Alice Swauger, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alexander, La Vale; Mrs. Ada Brenneman, Cumberland; Mrs. Lottie Shaw, Greensburg, Pa., Stanley Swauger, Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Watkins, Akron, O., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. G. Durst, La Vale; Mrs. Anna Wilson and Anna May Layman, Frostburg. Meyersdale Republican, September 6, 1945

Family/Spouse: Leland R. Swauger. Leland was born on 6 Aug 1901 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 5 Jan 1987 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret Edith Miller, 85, of Grant Street, Grantsville, Md., died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born July 11, 1908 at Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Richard Layman and Dessie (Miller) Layman. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Miller. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marilyn Miller; a granddaughter, Linda Blocher; and a son-in-law, William Blocher. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Grantsville; a member of Grantsville Senior Citizens, and the Grantsville Fire Department Auxiliary. She is survived by two daughters: Patsy Blocher and Gloria Hitchins, both of Grantsville; for grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends were received at Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, on Thursday. Services were conducted there Friday with the Rev. Tim Allen officiating. Interment, Grantsville Cemetery. New Republic, January 20, 1994

Family/Spouse: William F. Miller. William was born about 1912 in Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.; died in Sep 1973 in Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Something Michael in Private. Something was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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December 13, 2007 - Cumberland Times-News - FROSTBURG - Helen Marie (Miller) Dixon, 94, formerly of Frostburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2007 at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born Nov. 8, 1913, in Jennings, she was the daughter of the late Harry O. and Nancy (Shaw) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold William Dixon, July 7, 1959; her step-mother, Lulu (Warnick) Miller; and two sisters, Melva Miller and Rose Monahan. Mrs. Dixon was a registered nurse for Public Health in Garrett and Howard Counties. She graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Nursing in 1935. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Laurel, where she resided for over 50 years. She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca S. Reed, Portsmouth, N.H.; a brother, Mark Miller, Jackson, Mich.; one sister, Frances Michael, Grantsville; two grandchildren, Ryan D. Reed and Jaime L. Reed; and a great grandson, Ryan W. Reed. Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Sorenson officiating. Interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Clinic for Macular Degeneration Research.

She was buried on 15 Dec 2007 in Blooming Rose Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Family/Spouse: Arnold William Dixon. Arnold died on 7 Jul 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Monahan. Edward died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arlene married Harold B. Morris in Private. Harold was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Diona married Roy Davis Broadwater in Private. Roy (son of James Albert Broadwater and Martha Katherine Platter) was born on 23 Aug 1924 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 24 Feb 2013 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Milton Lee Crowe, 68, Cumberland, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at his home. Born June 19, 1931, at New Germany, he was a son of the late Samuel Webster Crowe and Melva Leora (Broadwater) Crowe. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Hubert Crowe, Owen Crowe, and Archie Crowe. He was a member of the Bedford Road Baptist Church. He retired after 34 years of service from the Cumberland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, where he was a warehouse manager. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as a sergeant in the Engineer Corps. He was a member of the NRA, a life member of DAV, a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club, and the Fort Hill Rifle and Pistol Club. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sandra Lee (Twigg) Crowe; one daughter, Shelly Lee Cox, Newark, Del.; two sons, Danny Lee Crowe, Middletown, Del., and Deane Lee Crowe, Cumberland; five grandchildren; and three sisters, Diona Broadwater, Avilton, Arlene Morris, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Helen Broadwater, Salisbury, Pa. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1302 National Hwy., LaVale, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday. A service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Joseph DiNicola officiating. Interment will follow in the New Germany Methodist Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at the cemetery. Maryland Obituary Collection @ Genealogy Buff

Milton Lee CROWE and Sandra Lee TWIGG were married in Jul 1959 in Allegany Co., Maryland.

Milton married Sandra Lee Twigg in Private. Sandra (daughter of Victor M. Twigg and Dorothy E. Frantz) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Owen L. Crowe, 45, of 1032 National Highway, LaVale, Md. died Oct. 13, 1986 at Frostburg Community Hospital. He was born March 14, 1941, at Garrett County, the son of the late Samuel Webster Crowe and Melva Leora Broadwater Crowe. He was a self employed organist having played in many area clubs over the years. He was formerly co-owner of Hilton Florists, Frostburg, Md. and a member of Patrick's Church, Cumberland, Md. He is survived by one brother Milton Crowe, of Cumberland, Md.; three sisters: Mrs. Diona Broadwater, of Avilton, Md.; Mrs. Arlene Morris, Smyrna Beach, FL; Mrs. Helen Broadwater, of Salisbury. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, Md. with Rev. Emanuel Miller officiating. There is no viewing. The Republic, Meyersdale, October 16, 1986

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AVILTON - Hubert J. Crowe, 39, of here, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, after an illness of several years. Born at New Germany, he was son of Mrs. Melva (Broadwater) Crowe, Frostburg, and the late Samuel W. Crowe. Mr. Crowe was employed by the B&O Railroad and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Connellsville, Pa. Also surviving are a daughter, Connie F. Crowe, Bowling Green; three sisters, Mrs. Diona Broadwater and Mrs. Arlene Morris, both of here; and Mrs. Helen Broadwater, Salisbury, Pa., and two brothers, Milton Crowe, Cumberland, and Owen Crowe, LaVale. The body, is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Daigle officiating. Interment will be in New Germany Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 3, 1972

He was buried on 5 Apr 1972 in New Germany Methodist Cemetery, New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Hubert married Joyce K. Twigg in Private. Joyce (daughter of Victor M. Twigg and Dorothy E. Frantz) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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. Helen Marie Broadwater, 57, of 229 Greenville Road, Salisbury, died Oct. 29, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 29, 1943, in Avilton, Md., she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Melva (Broadwater) Crowe. Survived by her husband, Forrest E. Broadwater; one daughter, Lori Kim Gray and husband, Jeff, Salisbury; one step-daughter, Elaine Doto, and husband, Dan, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Diona Broadwater, Avilton, Arlene Morris, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Brooke Elise Gray. Member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., Grantsville, Md. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church. Daily American, October 31, 2000

Family/Spouse: Forrest Ellsworth Broadwater. Forrest (son of Darius Broadwater and Ethel Broadwater) was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Salisbury, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Sep 2014 in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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heavenly residence with her Lord and Savior. Born July 21,1924, in Avilton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Leonard, Sr. & Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. Mrs. Fike was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel (Wilhelm) Layman and four brothers, Leonard, Jr., Harry, Dale and Okey. Mrs. Fike is survived by her adoring and devoted husband, Harold E. Fike, Sr. of 69 ½ years; with whom she resided on their farm in Avilton. She leaves behind four daughters; Carol Frazee & husband, Ward, Friendsville, MD, Linda Conner & husband, James, Cumberland, MD, Barbara Johnson & husband, Robert, Greenville, FL, Joan Kyle & husband, Larry, Cumberland; son, Harold Fike, Jr. & wife, Kathleen, LaVale, MD; 7 sisters, Mildred Husselbaugh, Jean Miller & husband, Eugene, Helen Michael & husband, Wayne, Susie Kamp & husband, Gale, Lois Rowe & husband, John, Connie Burdock & husband, Harry, Sheila Baker; 6 brothers, Ray & wife, Matilda, Olin & wife, Donna, Ronald, Gilbert, Dallas & wife, Donna and Robert. Twila Mae was “Mom Mom” to 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Twila Mae was a devout Christian. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church for about 70 years. She was very active and held various offices in the United Methodist Women, youth group counselor, treasurer of Sunday School, helped with Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir, served on numerous church committees, and was always eager to help prepare and donate food for church functions. She always encouraged people, especially young people, to attend church, and she would gather up car loads of family and friends to bring them to church. Also, she was a member of the Northern Garrett Republican Women, where she served as Vice-President for many years, helped cook countless meals for family get-togethers and special events at the Wilhelm Recreation Area. She was the oldest of nineteen children and had an inner strength that surpassed any challenge she encountered, even to the end of her life. Her life was an example of love and sacrifice which was demonstrated by her devotion to her loving husband, the wisdom and love taught and given to her adoring children, and the fascination she had for her doting grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. One could always hear her whistling while she was working. She was always ready to give a helping hand and share her delicious food, home-canned items, and baked goods. Twila Mae always put others first. Friends will be received at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16864 National Pike, Frostburg, MD, on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Services will be conducted in the church on Monday, September 1, 2014, at 11:00 am with the Rev. Daniel Agnew officiating. Interment will be in the Fike Family Cemetery at the family farm in Avilton. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Conner, Justin Conner, Shane Kyle, Harry Fike, Damon Conner and Drake Conner. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund c/o Mrs. Lois Rowe, 2693 Old Frostburg Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are being handled by Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, MD. Newman Funeral Home obituary

Twila Mae Elizabeth WILHELM and Harold Ellsworth FIKE were married on 18 Nov 1944 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Twila married Harold Ellsworth Sr. Fike on 18 Nov 1944. Harold (son of Otho Fike and Linnie Weitzell) was born on 15 May 1923 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 8 Jul 2017 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married James Franklin Green in Private. James (son of James H. Green and Mary Michael) was born on 31 Jul 1925 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 29 Sep 1965 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married Frederick Franklin Husselbaugh in Private. Frederick was born on 18 Sep 1923; died on 7 Apr 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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AVILTON — Leonard “Junior” Joseph Wilhelm, 82, of Avilton, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1928. Junior will be sadly missed by his devoted family, including wife, Nancy (Caton) Wilhelm, of Avilton; daughter, Angela Garlitz and special friend, Roger McKenzie, of Avilton; son, Leonard “Joe” Wilhelm III and wife Shari, of Avilton, son, Steve Wilhelm and wife Terri, of Avilton; granddaughter, Katie Orner, husband Jerry, and sons, Wyatt and Morgan, of Grantsville, grandson, Joey Wilhelm, wife Erica, and son, Owen, of Avilton, granddaughter, Sarah Garlitz and special friend Danny McKenzie, of Grantsville, grandson, Jed Wilhelm, wife Kristie, and daughter, Braelyn, of Cresaptown, granddaughter, Lacey Wilhelm, of Avilton, and granddaughter, Bethany Garlitz and special friend Brian Buckel, of Grantsville. In addition, he is survived by fourteen siblings including Ronald Wilhelm, Ray Wilhelm, Gilbert Wilhelm, Robert Wilhelm, Twila Mae Fike, Susie Kamp, and Mildred Husselbaugh, all of Avilton, Olin Wilhelm, of Ohio, Dallas Wilhelm, of Barton, Jean Miller, of Ohio, Lois Rowe, of Frostburg, Connie Burdock, of Frostburg, Helen Michael, of Westernport, and Sheila Baker, of Finzel. In addition to his Savior, he will be joining in Heaven his father, Leonard Wilhelm Sr.; mother, Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm, and his brothers and sisters Harry Wilhelm, Dale Wilhelm, Hazel Layman, and Okey Wilhelm. Junior was best known for his sense of humor, hard working spirit, and the love he had for his family. He was a logger and farmer by trade, and was happiest when he was in the field on his tractor, singing at the top of his lungs. He took pride in raising fat cattle, (including his prized bull, Snoopy), big pumpkins, and loving kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He enjoyed picking apples, fruit, berries, and walking through the garden to see what he could find. He looked forward to plowing his fields in the spring, picking the first sweet corn in the summer, “deer camp” at the barn in the fall, and Christmas Eve with his family in the winter. He and his wife, “Curly” were married on March 5, 1955. Throughout their 55 year journey together, they built a loving home and were best friends and constant companions. They enjoyed going for rides on Sundays, watching the Pirates on TV, dancing the jig at the Flat, and spending time together at their home. Junior never missed a birthday party, and looked forward to spending Sunday nights at home with his family and fishing with his boys. He was “Pap” to everyone, and kids were always drawn to his sense of humor and cheerfulness. Although he will be sadly missed, his family will find peace and comfort in all of the happy memories and loving times they were so fortunate to share with him. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery. Junior was a cheerful giver and generous in every way. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to give to their favorite charity or simply perform one act of kindness to someone in need, in his honor. Cumberland Times-News, October 4, 2010



Leonard Joseph WILHELM Jr. and Cora Nancy CATON were married on 5 Mar 1955.

Leonard married Cora Nancy Caton in Private. Cora was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Marshall Thomas Layman on 15 Mar 1969. Marshall (son of Winfield Scott Layman and Ora Ellen Garlitz) was born in 25 Dec; died on 2 Sep 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Matilda Veronica Sgaggero in Private. Matilda (daughter of Frank Sgaggero and Lena Lucato) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Olin Henry Wilhelm, 86, of Wickliffe, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. Born June 21, 1932, at Avilton, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Leonard Wilhelm Jr., Gilbert Wilhelm, Robert Wilhelm, Harry Wilhelm, Dale Wilhelm, Okey Wilhelm; and two sisters, Twila Mae Fike and Hazel Layman. Mr. Wilhelm was a machine operator and foreman for Reliance Electric and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Donna Marie (Chaney) Wilhelm; one son, Mark Wilhelm, Seattle, Wash.; one daughter, Petula (John) Kelly, Streestboro, Ohio; three brothers, Dallas Wilhelm, Ray Wilhelm, Ronald Wilhelm; seven sisters, Lois Rowe, Connie Burdock, Sheila Baker, Helen Michaels, Jean Miller, Mildred Husselbaugh, Susie Kamp; and three grandchildren, Kayla, John and Garret. Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Published in Cumberland Times-News on November 25, 2018

Olin Henry WILHELM and Donna Marie CHANEY were married on 6 Dec 1958 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland

Olin married Donna Marie Chaney in Private. Donna (daughter of Oscar C. Chaney and Anna G. Fike) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married Shirley Ann Broadwater in Private. Shirley (daughter of Ray Wilson Broadwater and Nettie Marjorie Phillips) was born on 9 Dec 1942; died on 24 Nov 1993 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Eugene Bradley Miller in Private. Eugene was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Wayne Troxell Michael in Private. Wayne was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susie married Gale Arden Kamp in Private. Gale (son of Otis W. Kamp and Louvina Victoria Broadwater) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dale Frederick Wilhelm, infant son of Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Crowe) Wilhelm, died at the home of his parents at Avilton about 9:45 o'clock Tuesday evening, Nov. 19. The baby was only three months old. Bronchial pneumonia was given as the cause of his death. He had been ill for several days and when his condition became critical Rev. Virgil R. Gillum, pastor of the Grantsville Methodist Church, was summoned to baptize him. Besides his parents, the child is survived by four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion church, Thursday afternoon, with Rev. Gillum officiating. The little body was laid to rest in the Blocher Cemetery, near Frostburg. Meyersdale Republican, November 28, 1940

Grantsville, Nov. 22 — Funeral services for Dale Frederick Wilhelm, four-month-old son of Leonard and Mary (Crowe) Wiihelm, Avilton, who died Tuesday night of pneumonia after a week's illness, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Mount Zion Methodist church by the pastor, Rev. Virgil R. Gillum. Burial was in the Blocher cemetery. There are ten other children in the family, all at home. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 22, 1940

He was buried on 21 Nov 1940 in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland

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Gilbert Donald Wilhelm Sr.,76, of Lancaster Hill Road, Lonaconing, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on Aug. 27, 1941, at home, he was the son of the late Leonard Wilhelm Sr. and Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. He was one of 19 children. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Layman and Twila Mae Fike; and five brothers, Leonard Jr., Harry, Dale, Okey and Bobby. Gilbert grew up in Avilton, working on the family farm. He attended Valley High School. A heavy equipment operator, he worked for multiple construction and coal companies. In his 20s and 30s, he worked with brothers during the Vietnam Conflict for Harwell Construction Company in Buckhannon, W.Va., AP Hill, Va., Indian Town Gap, Pa., Fort Belvoir, Va., and Upper Marlboro. He also worked for Moran Coal Company and Savage River Diary Farms. He was the proud partner of Wilhelm Coal Co., GB Liquors, M+M Loggers and BB+G Logging. He was also a landlord for a rental property. He enjoyed farming and operating equipment. Cutting timber was his favorite activity. He very much loved his family, and he enjoyed working with them. Appearance meant a lot to him. It was important and enjoyable for him to keep the grass cut at home and at Wilhelm Flat. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Lonaconing Republican Club. He is survived by six children, Gilbert Jr and wife, Barbara, Dwight Sr. and wife, Erin, Bryan and partner, Diane Lewis, Howard and wife, Rebecca, Delana and husband, Vance Kaloz, and Twila and husband, Brett Shelley; 13 grandchildren, Kara Achouri and husband, Baganola, Jacy Humbertson and husband, Jason, Gilbert III and wife, Beth, Dwight Jr., Dawson and Delilah Wilhelm, Gracy and Bryan Wilhelm, John Golden and wife, Alyssa, Brittany Golden, Carly Shaw, Howard Wilhelm and Reed Shelley and baby, Shelley, on the way; four great-grandchildren, Owen, Grace, Johnny and Waylon, and baby, Wilhelm, on the way; 11 siblings, including Ronald Wilhelm, Ray Wilhelm, Susie Kamp, Mildred Husselbaugh, Olin Wilhelm, Dallas Wilhelm, Jean Miller, Lois Rowe, Connie Burdock, Helen Michael, and Sheila Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16864 National Pike, Frostburg, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services will immediately follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Agnew officiating. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery, Frostburg. Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing, handled the arrangements. Pallbearers will be Gilbert III, Dwight Jr., Francis, Timmy Sr., Matthew, and Chad Wilhelm. At the request of the family, donations may be made in Gilbert's memory to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Lois Rowe, 2693 Old Frostburg Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Published in Cumberland Times-News on November 24, 2017

Gilbert Donald WILHELM Sr. and Mary Ann "Annie" CATON were married on 16 Nov 1968 in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rt. 40, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Gilbert married Mary Ann (Annie) Caton on 16 Nov 1968 in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Garrett Co., Maryland. Mary (daughter of George Clifford Caton and Mary Verna McKenzie) was born on 29 Apr 1950 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 16 Aug 2018 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dallas married Donna Lee Magruder in Private. Donna (daughter of James Magruder and Leona H. Fazenbaker) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Star Route, Frostburg, for Harry V. Wilhelm, 42, of RD 1, Lonaconing. He was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon when the pulpwood truck he was driving overturned on State Route 36 near Moscow. The Rev. Joseph Upole will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the Blocher Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Timmy Wilhelm, Harold Fike Jr., Kenny Green, Ronnie Wilhelm, Leonard Wilhelm III, and Gibby Wilhelm Jr. The body will be taken to the church at noon Saturday. The family requests that memorials be directed to the donor’s church or to a favorite charity. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. Born in Avilton Oct. 30, 1944, Mr. Wilhelm was a son of Leonard J. Wilhelm Sr., RD 1, Lonaconing, and the late Mary E.J. (Crowe) Wilhelm. He was a self-employed timber cutter and farmer in partnership with a brother, Gilbert Wilhelm, Lonaconing. Mr. Wilhelm was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Besides his father and brother, he is survived by his widow, Sharon K. (Miller) Wilhelm; five sons, Harry Wayne Wilhelm and Tracey L. Wilhelm, both of Westernport; Brad O. Wilhelm, Chad O. Wilhelm and Chase E. Wilhelm, all at home; one daughter, Holly K. Wilhelm, at home; six other brothers, Leonard Wilhelm Jr., Ray Wilhelm, Ronald Wilhelm and Robert Wilhelm, all of Lonaconing; Olin Wilhelm, Wickliffe, Ohio; Dallas Wilhelm, Barton. Also surviving are nine sisters, Twila Fike, Mildred Husselbaugh and Susie Kamp, all of Lonaconing; Hazel Layman, Cumberland; Jean Miller, Youngstown, Ohio; Helen Michael, Westernport; Lois Rowe, Connie Burdock and Sheila Baker, all of Frostburg. Cumberland News, Friday, October 30, 1987

He was buried in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Harry Virgil WILHELM and Carolyn Sue DAVIS were married in May 1965.

Harry married Carolyn Sue Davis in Private. Carolyn was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Sharon Kay Miller in Private. Sharon was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert “Bobby” Loye Wilhelm, 69, of Lancaster Hill Road, Lonaconing died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on March 2, 1946 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 four brothers, Leonard, Jr., Harry, Dale and Okey. Bobby was a 1964 graduate of Valley High School and attended Wesleyan college in Buckhannon, WV. He was a self-employed logger. He loved life and was well known for his great cooking and took pride in it. He enjoyed wood working and played many instruments, he especially enjoyed playing the organ and the accordion. He was a jack of all trades. He was very proud of his children. He is survived by seven children, Bobbie Jo Zeigler and husband Otis of Euclid, OH, Sherry Trenum and husband Virgil of Barton, Matthew and wife Melissa of Midland, Adam and wife Sara of Avilton, Luke and wife Brooke of Midland, Angel Wilhelm of Barton and John and fiancé Lindsie of Cumberland; grandchildren, Peyton, Blake, Caden, Trey, Alyssa and JR, Dustin, Cole, Annabelle, Sophie, Leila,Chloe, Samantha, Emma and Olivia; one great-granddaughter, Ella; twelve siblings including Ronald Wilhelm, Ray Wilhelm, Gilbert Wilhelm, Susie Kamp, and Mildred Husselbaugh, all of Avilton, Olin Wilhelm, Ohio, Dallas Wilhelm, Barton, Jean Miller, Ohio, Lois Rowe, Frostburg, Connie Burdock, Frostburg, Helen Michael, Westernport, and Sheila Baker, Finzel and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16864 National Pike, Frostburg, MD on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Daniel Agnew officiating. Interment will be held at Blocher Cemetery, Frostburg. Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing handled the arrangements. At the request of the family, donations may be made in Bobby’s memory to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church c/o Mrs. Lois Rowe, 2693 Old Frostburg Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home Obituary, posted November 25, 2015

Robert Loye WILHELM and Mary Ellen SHORT were married on 29 Nov 1969.

Robert married Mary Ellen Short in Private. Mary was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was buried in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Lois married John Ellsworth Rowe in Private. John was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married Harry Alan Burdock in Private. Harry (son of Harry R. Burdock and Martha J. Geary) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sheila married Dale Jeffrey Baker in Private. Dale (son of Carl Baker and Edith M. Haupt) was born on 24 Nov 1943 in Zihlman, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 12 Aug 2008 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WED 25 YEARS — The family of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Opel, Star Route, Frostburg, honored them with a surprise party on their 25th Wedding anniversary at the Eastern Garrett County Community Building. The couple was married October 3, 1946 in First Methodist Church by Rev. Watson E. Holley. Their attendants were Miss Agnes Wilhelm and Norvel McKenzie. Mrs. Opel is the daughter of Julius Wilhelm and the late Mrs. Pearl Wilhelm. Her husband is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Opel. They are the parents of three sons, Dale, David and Bruce. The Opels own and operate the Long Stretch Market. Mr. Opel is chairman of the Garrett County Commissioners. The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 24, 1971

FROSTBURG - Beatrice Colleen Opel, 91, of Frostburg, and formerly of Longstretch, died Friday, April 05, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born Nov. 14, 1927, in Garrett Co., she was the daughter of the late Julius and Pearl (Crowe) Wilhelm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edward Opel; one sister, Agnes Carey; one half-brother, Lester Hunter; one granddaughter, Candy Sue Opel; and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Magruder. Beatrice and her husband, Earl, owned and operated The Long Stretch Market. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, a Church Board Member, and the Homemaker's Club. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Garrett Co. Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending her summer months in Garrett Co. and wintertime in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., where she volunteered many hours at the Fish Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's "Pink Door." She is survived by three sons, Dale (Rose) Opel, David (Dottie) Opel and Bruce Opel; six grandchildren, Jesse (Lisa) Opel, Lori (Jimmy) Magruder, David (Brandi) Opel, Brandon Opel, Jason Opel and Justin Opel; nine great-grandchildren, Emily and Alexis Opel, Madilynn and Molly Magruder, Tiffany, Devon and Drew Opel, Adalyn and Kyra Opel. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Naeem and the staff of The Goodwill Mennonite Home for the excellent care given to their mother. Friends will be received at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 1-3 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the church at 3 p.m.
with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Cumberland Times-News on April 5, 2019

Beatrice married Earl Edward Opel on 3 Oct 1946. Earl (son of Jacob H. Opel and Loretta Rose Elizabeth Carey) was born on 29 Feb 1920 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 15 Mar 1984 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Agnes Marie (Wilhelm) Carey, 86, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Born Nov. 18, 1929, in Avilton, to Julius and Pearl (Crowe) Wilhelm. She is preceded in death by her parents and sons, Douglas Carey and Roger Carey. Mrs. Carey was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and Ladies Aid, a lifetime member of Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Farm Bureau. She was the senior center manager for Garrett County Office for Aging with 12 years of service. Agnes worked after graduation in Ohio Woolworth's Diner and became assistant manager, moving home in 1949 and married James. She was a homemaker well-known for her great cooking and baking. Agnes was a dedicated community volunteer all her life at church and Eastern Garrett Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary putting endless hours in support. She loved her country life living and working on the farm, gardening, canning and cooking. She and James loved dancing together and also loved bowling as hobbies. Surviving is her husband of 66 years, James A. Carey; children, Julius Carey and wife, Karmen, Susan Carey-Powell and husband, Billy, Darin Carey and Carrie Shaffer; grandchildren, Christopher Carey, Anthony Carey, Shanna Powell, Jesse Powell, Sadie Powell, Lydia Powell, Ethan Carey, Darius Carey and Harley Shaffer; four great-granddaughters and one-great grandson; a sister, Beatrice Opel and half-brother, Lester Hunter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16864 National Pike, on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dan Agnew officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery. Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a memorial service at the church on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Agnes requested memorials be directed to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Building Fund or Garrett County Hospice Association. Published in Cumberland Times News, August 6, 2016

Agnes Marie WILHELM and James Alfred CAREY were married on 4 Dec 1949.

Agnes married James Alfred Carey in Private. James was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ovena married Something Miller in Private. Something was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Viola B. Davis, 55, of Monteagle, Tenn., former resident of the Grantsville, Maryland area, died February 23, 1983, in Earlinger Hospital, Chattanooga, Tenn. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Owen Crowe and Nellie (Poleman) Crowe. Her husband Elmer Davis, preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Owena Miller, RD 2 Grantsville. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home where services were conducted with the Pastor K. Almond officiating. Interment will be in New Germany United Methodist Church. New Republic, March 3, 1983

Family/Spouse: Elmer Davis. Elmer died before 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth O. Crowe, 41, of Grantsville, died March 29, 1972, in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown. Born in New Germany, he was the son of the late Owen and Nellie (Coleman) Crowe. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Viola Davis, Geneva, Ohio, and Mrs. Owena Miller, Grantsville. Funeral service was conducted Friday afternoon in New Germany Methodist Church by Rev. Paul Lovejoy. Interment in the church cemetery under the direction of Newman Funeral Home. Meyersdale Republican, April 6, 1972

Ruth married Francis Lee Miller in Private. Francis (son of Mahlon Miller and Virginia (Virgie) Warnick) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]