All Obituaries

CUMBERLAND- Teresa Elizabeth Biggs, 53, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2020 at the University of Maryland Medical Center, following complications after surgery on her heart. Born June 7, 1966 in Dover Delaware, she was the daughter of Shirley D. Perez and the late James E. Cook.  Teresa was a member of LaVale Baptist Church.  She was a homemaker and a loving mother to her children and her family.  Surviving in addition to her mother, are her brothers...

OLDTOWN-Franklin S. Crabtree, 83, from Oldtown, Maryland, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at The Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care.    Born October 18, 1936 in Oldtown, he was the son of the late Frank and Sylvia (Robertson) Crabtree.    He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Ray Crabtree.   He is survived by his son, Frank W. Crabtree and wife Tiffany, Oldtown, and daughter Angela Brailer, Cresaptown. He is survived by four...

LaVale - Carol Louise Phillips, 78, of LaVale and Daytona, FL died peacefully at her home after a battle with cancer on Sunday, April 19, 2020 Born November 17, 1941 in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Purbaugh. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Purbaugh. Carol was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and taking care of her family. She was a BeautiControl Consultant. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown,MD. served in Sunday...

CUMBERLAND- Vivian Bagent, 98, of Cumberland, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020 at Lions Center-Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Born July 30, 1921 in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Edward Emerson and Leona Ellen (Henderson) Crews.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Warner H. Bagent in 1991. Vivian was a member of Second Baptist Church.  She was an avid bowler and enjoyed reading and traveling.  Throughout her life she held many secretarial...

LAVALE- Leona P. Long, 95, of LaVale, passed away on Friday November 29, 2019 at home. Born February 18, 1924 in Browton West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Armstrong) and Kale B. Phares.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Webster Bruce Long II, her son Mark Long on February 2007; her brother James Lee Phares and his widow Joan Phares; her sister Thelma Welch.  Leona was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School and Cathermans Business...

LAVALE- Coletta Mary Foote was born in Midland, Maryland as Coletta Woods June 19, 1921. The eldest of William and Maria (Canty) Woods' eight children, she outlived all but her youngest sister, Roseann.   After graduating from Lonaconing High School, Coletta was offered a secretarial job with the National Youth Administration. With that program she worked as a secretary at various schools. During World War II she put her secretarial skills to work at the Celanese Corporation of...

LAVALE- Larry Gene Zimmerman,74 of LaVale, is with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at home. Born on September 20, 1945 in Pennsylvania he was the son of Bernice Short and the late John Zimmerman.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife Maxine Zimmerman. Larry was a United States Army Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam Era.  He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and years ago, the Ridgely Fire Department.  Larry especially...

MT SAVAGE- Russell William Bowers, 95, of Mt. Savage, died Saturday July 13, 2019 at Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on October 10, 1923 in Frederick Maryland, he was the son of the late Glen and Blanche (Redman) Bowers.  He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Viola Bowers. Russell was a United State Army Veteran during the WWII era.  He retired from the City of Baltimore after being a painter for many years.  Surviving are his daughters...

OLDTOWN- Eric Dale Piper, 46, of Oldtown, passed away on Friday June 14, 2019.  Born July 20, 1972, in Cumberland, he was the son of Linda J (Hott) Piper and the late Ernest D. Piper.  Eric was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Oldtown and a graduate of Oldtown High School.  He loved playing horseshoes for the Woodland Inn.  Eric was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Braves.  He also loved rock...

CENTERVILLE PA- Beverly Lynn Roberts 62 of Centerville, passed way on Thursday May 16, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center. Born June 5, 1956 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Delores J. (Williams) Miller.  She was also preceded in death by a brother Gary Miller.  Beverly was a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era.  She worked as a nurse’s aide.  Beverly enjoyed crocheting, reading, watching British television, politics and...