Memorials
Mary Ann Shipe
March 16, 2019
Mary Ann Shipe, 63, of Flintstone, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on March 16, 2019. Born Feb. 28, 1956, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Frances Blanchard. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Brook Robinson.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 40 years, James Andrew Shipe, Jr.; daughters, Audrey Beth Shipe and Rebecca Lynn Shipe; sisters, Elizabeth Robinson and Cindy Allen and husband Eddie Allen; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Nancy Shipe and Tom and Kathy Bowers; nieces, Shelly Robinson RosaGastaldo and husband Tom RosaGastaldo and Jennifer Shipe; nephews, Jason Shipe, Craig Allen, Brett Allen, Matt Bowers, and his son Conner Bowers, Scott and Teresa Bowers, Dave and Ali Bowers, and Dan Bowers.
Mary Ann attended Fort Hill High School in 1974, and then attended Allegany Community College (1974-1976) and graduated from University of Maryland with her Bachelors in Education (1976-1978). She then moved to Garrett County, with her husband and taught at Southern Garrett High School for 30 years. She taught food service and home economics and touched the lives of thousands of students. She was Senior Class Advisor and headed up the VICA program. Jim and Mary Ann then moved to Swansboro, N.C., and eventually settled into their forever home in Flintstone. After retirement, she kept active in her quilting guild, sewing projects, teaching sewing classes at Allegany College of Maryland, and spending time with loved ones.
Mary Ann was an absolutely beautiful woman who enhanced every life she touched. She was the most kind, patient, caring, and selfless woman and loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She could turn the worst situation into an enjoyable one with just her laugh, smile and reassurance. What our family takes from Mary Ann is that she was absolutely selfless in the manner where she would put her family and friends before herself in any situation and truly cared more about other people being alright and taken care of, even through her battle with cancer. Nothing will make this time easier, but we encourage people to embrace this concept in their own lives in memory of Mary Ann.
Inurnment will be in the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery, Rocky Gap.
Cumberland Times News
Judy Stouffer
May 18, 2022
Judith Ann Stouffer, 78, of Cresaptown, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born Jan. 24, 1944, in Cannelton, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Thomas William Dutschke and Anna Katherine (Sprinkle) Dutschke.
Judy worked as a merchandiser for Kmart and went on to retire from her merchandising position at Staples. Following retirement, she found her true calling, quilting. She was very active in Cumberland-area quilting clubs, and she met many wonderful friends through her hobby. In addition to quilting, Judy’s main interests were in spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
She leaves behind, to cherish her memory, her husband, Ernie Stouffer; children, Todd Stouffer and wife, Sheri, and Tracy Watson and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Ryan Watson, Jessica Watson, Tyler Watson, and Brendan Stouffer; sister, Joyce Powers; brothers-in-law, Ted Stouffer and wife, Joy, and Rick Stouffer and wife, Dianne; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
After the service, in accordance with her wishes, Judith will be cremated.
Cumberland Times News
A Tribute to Judy
Judy left us on May 18, 2022. It was unexpected and seemed to happen so quickly. She will be sadly missed by all.
She was kind, fun-loving, jovial, happy, and futuristic in her thoughts. She was never selfish. As a matter-of-fact, if she purchased something, she would want to share it with you. She was always thinking of the other person rather than herself. She was a very caring person.
I was introduced to Judy through our family reunions. We were the outlaws of the inlaws. We all had so much fun together, really. And, if you went to her house, you hardly got away without playing a game.
When I was young, my mother would always ask me what I wanted for Christmas. I would instantly tell her “a sister”. A sister was not in my future, but Judy fulfilled that void for me later on in my life. We just clicked.
We could anticipate each other’s move and went places with each other at the drop of a hat. We seemed like sisters so much so that when we were together, we were even told we looked alike!
We began quilting together and helped each other with our projects. She was an excellent quilter and, like all quilters, she liked to shop. Whether it be for fabric or clothing, it always turned into a marathon shopping spree.
Oh, how I wish she was still with us. But since that is not possible, I don’t want to grieve over Judy. She would not want that. I want to be a positive, happy and caring person; just like her. After all, we had a genuine camaraderie, a sisterhood.
Rest in peace Judy. I hope to see you again one day.
Paulette Orndorff
Judy Price
August 27, 2022
Judith E. Price, 83, of Rawlings, passed into our Lord’s hands on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland. She was born in Muskegon, Mich., on April 3, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Lavere Bollenbacher and Angeline (Luytjes) Bollenbacher, along with her stepmother, Dorothy Bollenbacher.
Judy was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Westernport
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She was a graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.A. in Home Economics and Frostburg State University with a masters in Reading Education. She worked as a reading specialist and substitute for the Allegany County and Mineral County School systems.
Judy enjoyed sewing, quilting, line dancing, crafting, bowling, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Judy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles “Joe” M. Price and her two sons, Michael (Kimberly) Price of New Oxford, Pa., and Daniel (Barbara) Price of Newark, Ohio. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jonathon, Emma, Lindsey, Neal, Derek, and Sophie. In addition, she will also be missed by her two sisters, Gloria Meeter and Nancy Laws, as well as many friends and family members. She was predeceased by her sister, Carol Andrews.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public services.
Cumberland Times News
Sue Parker
September 29, 2022
Margaret “Sue/Suzy” Elizabeth Parker, 86, of Dumfries, VA formerly of Flintstone, MD passed on to her true home on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Sue was born November 18, 1935 in Baltimore, MD. She was the only child of the late William and Margaret Elizabeth (Rolfes) Hutt. Sue was also preceded in death by her husband of many years, Royston Parker; and her daughter Sharon Marie Lambert.
A homemaker for most of her life, she eventually found her dream job of working in a fabric store (JoAnn Fabrics). Sue was not just a longtime member of Flintstone United Methodist Church, but also served in many roles: Lay Speaker; Church Board Member (Treasurer and Conference Representative); and many other committees. It is no exaggeration to say that over the years she made thousands of peanut butter eggs in support of church fundraising. Sue was also a longtime member of The Schoolhouse Quilters Guild and the Cumberland Astronomy Club.
Sue is survived by her children: Duane Parker and wife Carol; Michael Parker and wife Karen; son-in-law Rhett Lambert; Kenneth Parker and wife Andrea; Ellen Arce and husband Saul; and Robert Parker and wife Diane; as well as 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Sue was a loving and proud parent, grandparent, and great grandparent! Three generations of family members have many cherished memories of spending time with her and pop in Flintstone.
She will also be missed by her best friend and “sister” Joyce Smith. Sue treasured their friendship and Joyce was her earthly angel.
Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans’ Cemetery at Rocky Gap.
Cumberland Times News
Beulah Stakem
August 17, 2024
Beulah Rose Stakem, 93, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Lions Center.
Born October 15, 1930, on her family farm in Salisbury, Pa.to the late George C. Weimer and Rose (Warnick) Weimer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Vernan Stakem. Her parents; brother, Bernard L. Weimer and his wife Virginia and sister, Mary Marcella Weimer.
Mrs. Stakem was a member of Divine Mercy Parish St. Michaels, a member of Cumberland Red Hat Lady society, a 40-year member of Farrady Post #24 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and attended the Frostburg Senior Center quilting group for many years.
Beulah graduated from Beall High School in 1949 and worked as a teller at Lincoln Loan Company. She married the love of her life, Joseph, in June of 1950. In her younger years, as a homemaker she loved to sew and crochet. Beulah worked in the library at St. Michael’s School during the years her children attended school. She enjoyed collecting and refurbishing old dolls. Beulah was a prolific crafter and enjoyed making gifts for her family and teaching her only granddaughter, Sarah Stakem, to knit and crochet. She loved any opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren and was always available to babysit them.
Surviving are daughter, Debra Johnson and son, Larry Stakem and wife Lizbeth; grandchildren, Darren Johnson (Brittney), Doug Johnson (Audrey), Matthew Stakem (Stephanie), Jared Stakem (Lindsey), Derek Johnson (Naylena), and Sarah Stakem; eight grandchildren with two more on the way.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg. A funeral service will follow at 4 pm with Deacon Harold Bradley Officiating.
Lois Miltenberger
August 31, 2024
CUMBERLAND – Lois Elizabeth Miltenberger, 83, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at home.
Born October 20, 1940, in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Miltenberger and Mary Agnes (Rephann) Miltenberger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. Fred Miltenberger, James Edward Miltenberger, James Aloysius Miltenberger, and Paul Alfred Miltenberger; sisters, Marlene Miltenberger, Pauline Agnes Miltenberger, Ursula Marie Miltenberger, and Karen Joan Bundy; brother-in-law, Robert Grabenstein; special friend, John Ankeney.
Lois was the president of her graduating class at Ursuline Academy. She went on to attend Concord University, and then graduate from Potomac State College with a degree in medical technology. She worked as a medical technologist at Memorial Hospital, then Sacred Heart Hospital, and finally at UPMC Western Maryland. After many years of service, she retired and participated in the Retired Hospital Employees group. A supporter of education and healthcare, Lois donated to West Virginia University Foundation.
As a longtime member of the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul, Lois was an active member of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. She served as a Eucharistic Minister for sickly parishioners and was a member of the Bereavement Committee for the parish. She also volunteered her time to the St. Anthony Place Food Pantry.
She cared deeply for animals as well, having volunteered at the Allegany County Animal Shelter and donated to the Mineral County Humane Society. In fact, Lois was even a life member of the 4-H All Stars. A woman of many talents and interests, Lois was also an active member of Creative Needle Quilters.
Lois leaves behind her siblings, Louis Edward Miltenberger (Marcia), Michael Joseph Miltenberger (Connie), Mary Ellen Grabenstein, and Karol Jean Bradshaw (Darrell); sisters-in-law, Mary Miltenberger, Marlie Miltenberger, and Linda Dolly; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 6 to 8pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, September 7, at 11am.
Interment will be private in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations can be made to the Schwab Family Cancer Center, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502; the Allegany County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 566, Cumberland, MD 21501-0566, or to the St. Anthony Place Food Pantry, 300 E Oldtown RD, Ste. 2, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Suzanne Cawley
May 9, 2025
Christina Suzanne Cawley, of Knobley Road, Keyser, WV, known to her loved ones as Suzanne, gracefully passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, MD, at the age of 77.
She was born on December 19, 1947, in Highland Park, Michigan, to her beloved parents, the late H. Stuart Knight and Betty Louise (Cooley) Knight. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Knight of St. Louis, MO and John Knight of Nokesville, VA and a sister-in-law, Patricia Mulligan of Silver Spring, MD.
Suzanne’s legacy lives on through her surviving family members, including her devoted husband of nearly 39 years, Corneilus B. Cawley, her stepdaughter Heather Cawley of Edwardsville, PA; her brother Robert Knight and wife Joanne of Tucson, AZ; her sister Barbara Powell of North Chesterfield, VA; a brother-in-law, Billy Mulligan of Silver Spring and a sister-in-law, Cathy Moran and husband Joe of Carbondale, PA. She also is survived by a niece, Jacquelyn Persons and husband Sam of Richmond, VA; a nephew, Zachery Powell of Richmond; two grandnieces, Emilia and Clara Persons and her Yorkie companions, “Casey” and “Abbey.”
A dedicated educator, Suzanne was employed as a supervisor of education with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and retired in 2001 as a volunteer program coordinator. Her passion for teaching led her to work in inner-city schools in Detroit, MI, juvenile facilities, and eventually within the prison system. Her impact on countless lives through education is immeasurable.
Outside of her professional life, Suzanne was an accomplished quilter, showcasing her talent and creativity through her membership in two quilting guilds, Creative Needles and Schoolhouse Quilters. Her quilts were not only pieces of art but also expressions of love and care for those around her.
Suzanne’s personal traits of kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to her loved ones set her apart. Her warm smile and compassionate heart touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The family will gather to celebrate Suzanne’s life on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre, PA, honoring her memory and legacy.
The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Fountain Volunteer Fire Department, 10707 Knobley Road Keyser, WV 26726.
During this time of reflection, the family extends their deepest gratitude to good friends and neighbors, Gib and Grace Ann Terrell, for their unwavering friendship and support. Special thanks also go to Carl and Diane at Miltenberger Law Offices and Dr. Huma Shakil and staff for their exceptional care and dedication to Suzanne’s well-being.
Suzanne’s memory will forever be cherished and her spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to making the world a brighter place.
Darlene Kirk
June 17, 2025
Darlene Lorraine (Hiett) Kirk, of LaVale, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born January 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Browning) Hiett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son, Rob; and daughter, Susan; and her brother, Charley Hiett.
Darlene grew up in Short Gap, West Virginia, and graduated in 1956 from Fort Ashby High School. In 1959, she graduated from the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a pediatric nurse at Memorial Hospital until deciding to stay home to raise and care for her children.
Darlene was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. The only thing as strong as her faith was the love she had for her family and friends, whom she considered her most cherished possessions.
For nearly 50 years of Bob’s basketball coaching career, Darlene could be seen in the stands cheering for Mount Savage Indians and later the ACC Trojans. She often told him he had her support “win, lose or draw.”
Darlene loved to make the holidays special for everyone and was known for the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout her home. She enjoyed family gatherings and trips to the beach, where she could most often be found looking for shells or reading a good book. For many years, she looked forward to monthly nurses’ lunches with the “girls”, her lifelong friends.
She is survived be her son Jeff Kirk and wife Tracy and grandsons, JT Kirk and James Kirk and wife, Nicole. She is also survived by her brother and sister in laws; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland, on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm.
The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:00am with Rev. Bernadette Ross officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the LaVale Library, Inc., 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD 21502 or the Egle Activity Fund, c/o Egle Nursing Home, 57 Jackson Street, Lonaconing, MD 21539.
The family would like to thank the staff of Egle Nursing Home for the years of compassion and care they gave to Darlene and the comfort it brought to her family.