 Abt 1909 - 1973 (~ 64 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Clara Viola (Biddie) Crowe was born about 1909 in Carlos, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 11 Mar 1973 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Notes:
FROSTBURG Mrs. Viola (Biddy) Walters, 65, of Carlos, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital. A native of Carlos, she was a daughter of Ihe late Winfield and Myrtle (Garland) Crowe, and was the widow of John Walters, who died in 1969. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are a son, Joseph Walters, Baltimore; five daughters, Mrs. Elmira Drew, Frostburg; Mrs. Emma Duckworth, Loartown, Mrs. Jacqueline Higgins, Vale Summit, Mrs. Barbara Huzinec, Furnace Acres and Miss Deborah Ann Walters, at home; six sisters, Mrs. Ada Entler, Mrs. Matilda Bartlett, Carlos; Mrs. Grace Lamp, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ethel Mae Condon, Germantown; Miss Alice Crowe, Springfield, and Mrs. Frances Bostjancic, of New Jersey; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. and where a Christian wake service will be held today at 8 p.m. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Cumberland News, March 12, 1973
Family/Spouse: John Walters. John was born about 1905 in Gilmore, Allegany County, Maryland.; died in 1969 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 6. | Kathleen Phyllis Walters  (1.Clara1) was born about 1929 in Carlos, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 14 Feb 1971 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Notes:
FROSTBURG Mrs. Kathleen P. McKenzie, 42, of Vale Summit, was dead on arrival yesterday at Miners Hospital. Born in Carlos, she was a daughter of Mrs. Viola (Crowe) Walters and the late John Walters. Her first husband, Robert Sperry, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Samuel McKenzie; a son, Larry J. Sperry, Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Rhonda K. Miller, Corriganville; five sisters, Mrs. Jacquelyn Higgins, Vale Summit; Mrs. Emma Duckworth, Loartown; Mrs. Elmira Drew, Frostburg; Mrs. Barbara Huzinec, Furnace Acres, and Miss Deborah Walters, Carlos; a brother, Joseph Walters, Baltimore, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p:m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. The Cumberland News, February 15, 1971.
Grave marker gives 1921 as dob
She was buried in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.
Family/Spouse: Samuel "Jumbo" McKenzie. Samuel (son of Samuel Bernard McKenzie and Emma Cora Croft) was born in 1927 in Maryland; died on 21 Nov 1986 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Robert Sperry. Robert (son of Palmer Sperry and Melinda Carder) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Larry Joseph Sperry was born on 19 Oct 1948; died on 8 Jun 2007 in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, Sorth Carolina..
- 12. Rhonda Sperry was born in Private.
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| 7. | Francis Joseph (Joe) Walters (1.Clara1) was born about 1933; died on 16 Apr 2013 in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland. Notes:
CARLOS Francis Joseph Joe Walters, 80, died April 16, 2013, in Essex. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Viola Walters. He is survived by his wife, Frances Donna Walters; two daughters, Kelly and Debra; and one son, Steve; five sisters, Elmira Drew, Emma Duckworth, Jacqueline Higgins, Barbara Huzinec and Deborah Walters. Interment was in Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Cumberland Times-News, April 23, 2013
Francis married Frances (Donna) Something in Private. Frances was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 8. | Mary Elmira Walters (1.Clara1) was born on 29 Nov 1934; died on 23 May 2016 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Notes:
FROSTBURG Mary Elmira (Walters) Drew, 81, passed peacefully into eternity on Monday, May 23, 2016, with her daughter and her family at her side, just like she had wanted. Known to those who loved her as "Mom," "Huck," "Mirie," "Ma Drew," and her absolute favorite, "Mommom," her fun-loving, beautiful spirit will be carried on by her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings and an extended network of family and friends from every walk of life. She knew grief. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Walters and Viola "Crowe" Walters; and her siblings, Phyllis Sperry, Joseph Walters, Mary Regina Walters, Jack Walters, Mary Alice Walters. She was also lucky to have the love of two men in her lifetime, her husband, William "Wib" Drew; and later with Mannuel Coleman, both of whom preceded her in death. She was our hero. Her achievements were her pride, and we sat captivated by her reciting them to us whenever we asked. She was a former executive board member and then became the first female president ever elected to A.F.S.C.M.E Local 239 of Frostburg State University. She was also a former executive board member of Western Maryland Central Labor Council. She had faith. A lifelong member of St Michaels Catholic Church, she loved attending Mass and as her last days began she entered them with complete peace and was quick to tell her family that she wasn't afraid of what was to come. What a comfort that has been to our family...to have been given such a perfect peace to a very hard goodbye. She was loved. Elmira is survived by her beloved daughter, Mary "Jeannie" Porter and her husband, Urban; and her stepdaughter, Beverly Dunn; her grandchildren, "her girl," Jody Tomko and husband, Christopher; "her boy," Wayne Porter and wife, Jenn, Lisa Peterson and husband, Kevin, and Danny Dunn and wife, Amy. The absolute light of her life were her grandchildren, Kristen and Jonathon Tomko, Peyton, Emilia, Charlie and Adeline Porter, Wyatt and Ryker Peterson and Rowan and Ryan Dunn. She also leaves behind her siblings, Emma Duckworth and husband, Bill, Jacqueline Higgins, Barbara Huzinec and husband, John, Deb Walters; her nephews, Bill Duckworth and wife, Joan, Ken Higgins and wife, Debbie; and niece, Tammy Street and husband, Jeff. She is also survived by two very special friends, Eileen Patterson, whose friendship spanned decades, and Helen Maury who was like a bonus sister. She was love. She enjoyed traveling, debating and simply spending time with her daughter, shopping and sightseeing with her sisters and family, tending flowers and plants, especially growing "Mommom berries" in a pot on her porch, playing in the leaves and stocking her tin with cookies and her fridge with milk for her grandchildren. She loved politics and enjoyed reading and cooking; particularly when her loved ones requested her applesauce or hash. She was always ready with a smile, a hug and a wisecrack. She loved laughing and especially loved to make others laugh. She loved reminiscing with her family and we can all envision her dancing in various family kitchens to "White Sport Coat." She is home. The minute she took her final breath here we find comfort in knowing that she took her first in Heaven, free from the bondage of cancer, her eyes taking in the perfection of eternity and Jesus' face. We have no doubt that He spoke the words that we all long to hear one day, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We will miss her every day but rejoice in the fact that we will see her again. Friends will be received at Sowers Funeral Home, in Frostburg, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a celebration of life beginning at 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael 's Church with Father Ed Hendricks officiating. Final resting place will be held at a later time. With extreme gratitude we'd also like to thank the nurses and doctors of Hospice for the loving care given. Published in Cumberland Times News, May 25, 2016
Family/Spouse: William L. (wib) Drew. William (son of Alfred Drew and Annie Artz) was born about 1924 in Midlothian, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 28 Nov 1985 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mary married Manuel Coleman in Private. Manuel was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
| 11. | Larry Joseph Sperry (6.Kathleen2, 1.Clara1) was born on 19 Oct 1948; died on 8 Jun 2007 in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, Sorth Carolina.. Notes:
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Larry Joseph Sperry, 58, of Loris, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Frostburg, died June 8, 2007, at his home. Born Oct. 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert Joseph Sperry and Phyllis Sperry McKenzie. Mr. Sperry was a graduate of Beall High School, Frostburg, he was retired from the Safeway Corporation and currently was employed by Fresenius Dialysis Center in Loris, S.C. He was a member and Elder of the First Christian Church and was in training to be an Evangelist. Mr. Sperry is survived by his wife, Wanda H. Sperry of Loris, Myrtle Beach; one son, Robert J. Sperry and wife Stacy of Maryland; one stepson, John Dupcavitch and wife Diane of Pennsylvania; one sister, Rhonda Sperry Wiles and her husband Sam of Hagerstown; two grandchildren, Lexi Sperry and Joseph Dupcavitch; one niece, Carla Miller Standridge of Florida; one nephew, Brian Miller, North Carolina. Services were held at Lee Funeral Home, Little River, North Myrtle Beach, on Monday June 11, 2007. A guest registry is available on line at MyrtleBeachOnline. com. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 1506 Gumm Plaza, Hwy 501, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Cumberland Times-News, June 15, 2007
Larry married Wanda H. Something in Private. Wanda was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
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