Obituaries and Death notices for Allegany County Maryland

 

Barley, George

Brode, Bertha

Butler, Stanley

Crump, John

Dawson, Newton

Fisher, Mrs.

Goodman, Mrs.

Hartig, Philip

Hocking, Jenifer

Jeffries, Jethro

Larue, Perry

Mallen, Michael

Martin, (Son)

Prout, Mrs. James

Reidler, George

Robinson, Child

Robinson, David Allen

Sloan, Sarah

Sweitzer, James

Treascher, Mrs. John

Washington, (Child)

Williams, Henry

Williams, Martha

 


     George Barley, a popular young man residing with his parents in South Cumberland, died at four o'clock this morning from heart disease. The deceased was only 18 years of age, and enjoyed the friendship of all who knew him.
     His funeral will take place Thursday morning from the residence of his father, No. 59 Wine street, at an hour yet to be set. The remains will be taken to St. Patrick's church where a mass will be celebrated. The interment will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.

January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     LITTLE STANLEY BUTLER BURIED
     The funeral of little Stanley Butler took place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of his parents on North Center street. Services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Dr. James Moflatt of the Presbyterian church of this city.  The interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.

January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     MRS. GOODMAN LAID TO REST
     The funeral of Mrs. Goodman took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Kraft, on Columbia street. The remains were taken to the German Lutheran Church, where services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Rappold, the pastor. After the services the remains were taken to the German Lutheran cemetery, where the interment was made in the family lot. The pall-bearers were Messrs. John Schiller, John Bower, Conrad Zimmerman, John Lochner, Conrad Zilch and John Appel.

January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     SHE SLEEPS HER LAST LONG SLEEP
     The remains of the late Mrs. Sarah Sloan arrived in Frostburg today at 12:30 o'clock, and were met at the train by members of the family and a large number of sorrowing friends. The remains were taken to the Presbyterian church where services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Moffatt, of this city, Rev. Alex. Thompson, of Lonaconing and Rev. Mr. Miley, pastor of the Frostburg church. After services the remains were taken to Allegany cemetery and interred in the family lot with her ancestors.

January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     Michael Mallen, of Vale Summit, who died last Tuesday, was buried yesterday afternoon at Frostburg. The funeral services were held in St. Michael's church, after which the remains were convened to the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Mallen died of old age, he being nearly 95 years of age. He was born in County Longford, Ireland, in January 1, 1800, and resided there until 1849, when he came to this country. He took up his residence in Cumberland for one year, then he moved to Borden mine where he resided for fifteen years and worked under the Borden Mine Coal Company while living at that place. He then moved to Vale Summit where he resided until his death. He was in full possession of all his faculties up to the last, and could read the finest of print. He was a carpenter by trade, and leaves two daughters, Mrs.      Haley, and Mrs. Patrick McGann, both living at Vale Summit.

December 10, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     The remains of Mrs. Jenifer B. Hocking, of Piedmont, W. Va., arrived on the 10 a.m. train from Govanstown, Md., and proceeded from the depot to the M.E. church, where the service was conducted by Rev. T.M. West, assisted by Rev. Shannon, of Baltimore. After the service the funeral proceeded to the Allegany cemetery, where the remains were interred.

December 10, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     FUNERAL OF MR. HARTIG
     Frostburg, Md., Jan. 17-The funeral of the late Philip Hartig, father in law of ex-sheriff Otto Hohing, took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the German Reformed church, the rector of that church officiating. The interment took place in Allegany cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.
     Mr. Hohing, who is at Annapolis in charge of Mr. Wellington's headquarters at Annapolis, came up last night to attend the funeral, and will return to Annapolis tomorrow.

January 17, 1896 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     GEORGE REIDLER'S FUNERAL
     The funeral of young George Reidler; aged 18 months, who was gored to death by a mad cow in Frostburg on Wednesday afternoon, took place this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from his parents' home on Mt. Pleasant street, Frostburg. Rev. A. J. Cramer, pastor of the German Lutheran Church, Frostburg, held services at the house. The interment was in Allegany cemetery.

October 15, 1897  Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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LAID TO REST
     The funeral of Mrs. Martha, widow of the late William Williams, whose death was noted in last evening's Times, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence on Broadway. Rev. Arthur H. Thompson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which the deceased lady was a life long member, preached and conducted the burial services, speaking very highly of the beautiful and simple life of the departed lady.
      After the conclusion of the Methodist burial service, the funeral proceeded to Allegany cemetery, this city, where interment was made beside her husband, who was called to the Great Beyond twelve years ago.
      Those who served as pallbearers were as follows: Thomas Bond, Jas. Hanson, Thos. Hewitt, Robert Scott, George Gunnett and Thomas Gatehouse, Messrs. Alfred Jeffries, Conrad Gantt, Lancelot Richardson and J.S. Metzger served as flower bearers.

February 23, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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MR. HENRY WILLIAMS
Died Last Night At His Home In Frostburg
Was a Former County Commissioner and Prominent Citizen-Death Caused by a Complication of Diseases. Funeral Monday.
     Mr. Henry Williams, a prominent resident of Frostburg, and formerly a member of the board of county commissioners of Allegany county, died at his Frostburg home last night at 9:30 o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of diseases from which Mr. Williams had suffered for many weeks. Mr. Williams was 71 years old. He was born in Breckinshire in the south of Wales and remained in his native country until thirty-five years ago, when he came to America and settled in Frostburg. He established a marble yard at Frostburg and followed that business for a number of years or until his son succeeded him and the deceased thereafter engaged in general contracting and building. The stone work of the best structures in Frostburg was executed by him. In 1871 he journeyed from Frostburg to Des Moines, Iowa., where he cut the stone of the capitol building of that state. Besides his prominence in a business sense Mr. Williams was conspicuous in politics and in public matters generally. Besides, holding the office of county commissioners he at other times served in the town council of Frostburg and was always identified with public affairs in the town. Mr. Williams was a member of the English Baptist church of Frostburg, and for twenty years served on the Baptist board of Baltimore. He was a charter member of Frostburg lodge No. 88, Knights of Pythias, and was also a member of the Order of Forresters. In all matters with which he was identified publicly or privately Mr. Williams displayed a character that was above reproach, a degree of good judgment that became a man of high standing and generous consideration for the the rights and welfare of his neighbors commanded to him the respect of everybody and the friendly devotion of many. He is survived by a widow, one son and six daughters. His son is Mr. J.B. Williams, the marble yard man of Frostburg and Cumberland. his daughters are Mrs. Thos. Price, Mrs. C.C. Wright, Misses Annie and Tyrzah Williams, Frostburg, and Mrs. D.P. Hartzell and Mrs. Aden Dillon of Cumberland.
     Two brothers and one sister of the deceased reside in Wales, and one brother, Mr. Jas. D. Williams, lives in Frostburg. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon with services in the Baptist Church, Frostburg, at two o'clock. The burial will take place in Allegany cemetery at Frostburg.

March 18, 1905  Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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Frostburg, April 7
The funeral of Mrs. John Treascher took place yesterday afternoon at two o'clock from Salem Reformed church on Broadway, the services being conducted by Rev. W.H. Lahr, pastor, assisted by Rev. Edward C. Allard, of the Main Street English Baptist church, ---- of the ministers paid tributes to the beautiful life of the deceased. At the conclusion of the burial services interment was made in the family burying plot in Allegany cemetery.
     The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers and flower bearers: Messrs. Andrew Lapp, John Pfieffer, Sr., John Voghtman, Henry Schneider, George Krause, Conrad Kniriem, Mr. Youngerman and Mr. Lapp, all of this place.
     Mrs. Treascher was born in Germany in the year 1831, where she resided until her removal to America some time later, when she settled in this vicinity, spending the remainder of her life about here.

April 7, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN
     Mr. James Sweitzer died at his home on McCulloh street, from an attack of heart failure yesterday. The deceased was twenty-one years of age and is survived by his mother, several sisters and four brothers, all residing in this vicinity. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Interment will be made in the family lot in the Allegany cemetery. Mr. Sweitzer's death was very sudden and is sadly deplored by his many friends in Frostburg and vicinity.

September 16, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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FUNERAL OF MRS. FISHER
     The remains of Mrs. Anthony Fisher, whose death took place at her home in Piedmont, W.Va., were brought to Frostburg yesterday and were buried in Allegany cemetery. The funeral was largely attended.
     Mrs. Fisher was about fifty years of age and leaves a husband and a niece, Mrs. George Nean, to mourn his loss. She was a very devoted member of St. James' Episcopal church during her life time and was well known for her many kind and charitable acts.

September 16, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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Frostburg, Md., April 14-The funeral of Mr. John Crump, whose death has been announced, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of the deceased.  Rev. Harry S. Ecker, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of which Mr. Crump was a devoted member, preached and conducted the burial services, paying an elegant tribute to the character of the deceased. Interment took place in Allegany cemetery.
     The deceased was born in England in 18-0. He was a member of the Union Army during the Civil War and was one of Frostburg's oldest and best citizens. He is survived by his wife.

April 14, 1906  Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     The funeral of Mr. Newton Dawson, whose death Thursday was noted in a former issue of the Times, took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence on Ormand street. Rev. A.H. Thompson, of the First Methodist Episcopal church, conducted the service, interment being made in Allegany cemetery.
     The deceased was sixty years of age and leaves a wife, one daughter and two sons, all grown. The deceased's death is doubly sad owing to the fact that Mrs. Dawson is lying seriously ill at the residence on Ormand street.
     The floral offerings were very beautiful. The funeral was largely attended.

April 16, 1906  Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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LAID TO REST
     The funeral of Mr. Perry Larue, notice of whose death has appeared in this correspondence, occurred yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock from the residence, services being held at the house, and interment was made in Allegany cemetery.
     The deceased was one of the oldest and best known citizens of Frostburg and at the time of his death was in his 91st year and is survived by one sister, Miss Kate Larue, and one brother, Mr. William Larue, also of this place. The funeral was attended by a large crowd of friends.

April 26, 1906  Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brode were grieved to learn of the death of their little daughter on Monday evening at their home on Welsh Hill from the effects of an operation for appendicitis.
     The funeral arrangements have not yet been fully completed with the exception of interment, which will be made in the Allegany cemetery.

Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland May 16, 1906

Frostburg, Md., May 17-The funeral of little Bertha, the 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brode, whose death was noted in these columns yesterday, took place yesterday afternoon from the residence on Welsh Hill. Rev. R. Johnson Campbell, of St. John's church, assisted by Rev. T. Getz Hill, of Emmanuel church, Cumberland, officiating. The numerous floral tributes and unusually large concourse of friends who gathered to pay their last tribute attested the universal love and affection in which she was held. Little girl playmates acted as pallbearers and flower bearers. The interment was in Allegany cemetery. 

May 17, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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The funeral of the child of Mr. Claude Robinson, whose death occurred at Ocean the other day, took place this afternoon from the residence. The remains were brought to Frostburg and interred in Allegany Cemetery.

May 17, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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     Frostburg, Md., August 2-Mrs. James Prout died at her home on Bowery street Tuesday evening about eight o'clock after an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased was a devoted member of St. Paul's English Lutheran church and was very highly respected by all who knew her and was beloved by many for her many charitable acts. She was about sixty-three years of age and is survived by her husband and one adopted son. William Prout, residing in this place.
     The funeral will likely take place Friday afternoon.

August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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A little son of Mr. E. Martin died on Tuesday. The funeral took place yesterday with interment in Allegany cemetery.

August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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The funeral of the small child of Mr. and Mrs. John Washington took place Tuesday afternoon, the remains being interred in Allegany cemetery.

August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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The many friends of Mr. Jethro Jeffries were very sorry to receive the new of his death at his home on Taylor street Wednesday morning at four o'clock, after an illness of several months from stomach trouble. The deceased was about sixty-five years of age and is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Thomas H. Morgan, Mrs. David T. Williams, Mrs. Richard Jones, Mrs. Jessie Williams, Mrs. Ralph Strauss and Mrs. Williams, of Midlothian, and Miss Bertha, of Frostburg; Messrs. William and Joethro Jeffries. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Messrs.  Jabez and Alfred of Frostburg; Gabriel and George, of Nebraska, and John Jeffries, of Montana, and Mrs. Mary Taylor. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, under whose ritual he will be laid to rest in the Allegany cemetery Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
     Mr. Jeffries recently went to Connellsville to consult a specialist in the hope of obtaining relief but grew steadily worse until his death.

August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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DIED IN FROSTBURG
     David Allen, the 22 months' old and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, residing at the corner of Loo and Water Sts., Frostburg, died Thursday of pneumonia. The funeral took place this afternoon from the residence at 2:30 o'clock, interment being made in Allegany cemetery.

Sept. 15, 1906  Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland

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