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WILLIAM J. FRANTZ
William Jackson "Jack" Frantz, 63, Friendsville, died Monday, June 5, 2000, at his home.
Born Oct. 17, 1936, in Friendsville, he was the son of Gladys (Humberson) Frantz, Friendsville, and the late Merle Frantz.
He received a bachelor of science degree from Frostburg State University and also held a master's degree. He was a retired science teacher from Northern High School, a member of the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church, a member of the Maryland State Retired Teachers' Association, a U.S. Army veteran, an Eagle Scout, and held a summer employment with the National ParksService in the western United States and Alaska.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Thelma Humberson, Friendsville.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville. A service was conducted earlier today, June 8, at the Blooming Rose United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Milliren officiating. Interment followed in the Blooming Rose Cemetery.
MARY J. ROHRBAUGH
Mary Jane Rohrbaugh, 68, Oakland, died Monday, June 5, 2000, at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Born April 16, 1932, in Crellin, she was a daughter of the late Harry M. and Thelma M. (Lowdermilk) Kisner.
She was a member of the Crellin Assembly of God Church and was a former employee of Frantz & Merle, Hutton.
Survivors include her husband, George F. Rohrbaugh; two daughters, Pamela S. Pingley, Kingwood, W.Va., and Donna J. Cooper, Aiken, S.C.; two sons, James F. Rohrbaugh, Oakland, and George F. Rohrbaugh, Lincolnton, Ga.; five sisters, Violet Snyder, Crellin, Beulah Hickson, Herndon, Va., Betty Kimble, Shallmar, Susie Kerns, Terra Alta, W.Va., and Nancy Meyer, Baltimore; one brother, Charles M. Kisner, Salem, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private service was conducted earlier today, June 8, at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland. Interment was in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Crellin Assembly of God Church.
DR. GORDON H. EARLES
Dr. Gordon Homer Earles, 64, Mtn. Lake Park, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born April 19, 1936, in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Coy H. and Lillian (Davis) Earles.
He was a 1967 graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School. He was a board certified in family practice, a member of the American Medical Association, a Fellow in the Academy of Family Physicians, and a former director of the Wyoming Valley Family Practice Program in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He served as a team physician at Wilkes College from 1975 to 1985, was at one time in private practice in Leola, Pa., was a past president of Region I EMS Council, and retired as Director of Emergency Medicine at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen (Dixon) Earles; two sons, Dana Scott Earles, Houston, Tex., and Douglas Glenn Earles, Pittston, Pa.; one daughter, Denise Smith, Kingston, Pa.; one brother, David I. Earles, Baltimore; and one sister, Lillian Pickens, Forrest Hill.
A memorial service will be conducted at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Oakland, on Saturday, June 10, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Roger Harrison and the Rev. Ann Harrison officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul's United Methodist Chruch or the Southern Garrett Rescue Squad.
The Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, is in charge of arrangements.
DIONNE M. POLCE
Dionne Marie Polce, 22, Foster Road, Oakland, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.
Born Oct. 5, 1977, in Oakland, she was a daughter of Edith Wilson, McHenry, and the late Frank Polce.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Brage Allen Friend, at home; her fiance, Frederick Glotfelty, Foster Road; five brothers, Franklin P. Polce, Reading, Pa., Armando R. Polce, Chicago, Ill., Samuel Theo Polce, McHenry, and Timothy W. Polce and Guido A. Polce, both of Masontown, W.Va.; and one sister, Dina D. DeWitt, McHenry.
A memorial service was conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, on Sunday, June 4, with the Rev. Gail Hixon officiating.
MICHAEL J. DRAGOVICH JR.
Michael J. Dragovich Jr., 79, Bayard, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
Born Sept. 17, 1920, in Mabie, W.Va., he was a son of the late Michael J. Dragovich Sr. and Gertrude M. (Perchant) Dragovich. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel L. (Judy) Dragovich, in 1992; one son, Ronnie G. Dragovich; and one brother, Steve Dragovich.
He was a retired coal miner, having worked for the Island Creek Coal Co., Bayard. He was a retired member of the Bayard Volunteer Fire Department. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of VFW Post 6735, Mt. Storm, W.Va.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Wilkins, Westover, W.Va., an d Linda Plaugher and Nancy Kitzmiller, both of Bayard; three sons, James M. Dragovich, Birdsboro, Pa., Stanley Dragovich, Leadmine, W.Va., and Tim Dragovich, Bayard; one stepson, Jimmie Judy, Horse Shoe Run, W.Va.; five sisters, Mary Schrock, Virginia Markovich, and Bonie Altizer, all of Ohio, Katie Hilton, Kempton, and Pauline Fair, San Diego, Calif.; three brothers, Paul Dragovich, Akron, Ohio, Donald Dragovich, Barberton, Ohio, and Edward Dragovich, Oakland; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Stewart Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday. A service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, June 2, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. William Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland.
ETHEL M. HETRICK
Ethel Marie Hetrick, 85, Murray, Ky., formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, at her home.
Born May 4, 1915, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Cosby (Johnson) Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Clay Hetrick, on Dec. 19, 1985, and her son, Harold Russell Osborne.
She was a member of South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the "Erwin" Circle. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sisters, Alma Murphy, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Alberta Simmons, Hartville, Ohio; and three grandsons.
Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, from 10 a.m. until noon on Friday, June 2, when a graveside service will be conducted at the Grantsville Cemetery, with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment will follow.
FRANCIS E. ACKERMAN
Francis E. "Red" Ackerman, 100, Mountain Lake Park, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
Born Sept. 3, 1899, in Pakipsi, W.Va., he was a son of the late William and Hannah Ackerman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Pearl (Gray) Ackerman, in 1968; one son, Ernest W. Ackerman; one grandson; and one foster grandson.
He was a former coal miner and retired from Wheeling WV Electric Company in 1964. Upon moving to the Oakland area, he was the maintenance man for the OakMar Motel and Restaurant and was employed at Sisk's Lumber Company.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Helen L. (Shreve) Ackerman, with whom he resided; one brother, Lester Ackerman, Robertsville, Ohio; one sister, Sophronia Harkless, Carrolleton, Ohio; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
At Mr. Ackerman's request, his body was donated to the Human Gift Registry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va. Upon further request, there was no viewing or memorial service.
The Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, was in charge of arrangements.
CAROLYN M. SUNNY
Carolyn Marie Sunny, 34, Morgantown, W.Va., formerly of Swanton, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at her home.
She was born Aug. 29, 1965, in Fort Lee, Va., a daughter of Ronald L. Sunny and Bonnie (Steiding) Sunny, Swanton.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Ronald R. Sunny, Mtn. Lake Park; one sister, Lisa Hall, Swanton; and her maternal grandfather, Herman Steiding, Swanton.
Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kitzmiller, on Tuesday, May 30, with the Rev. Father Don Parsons as celebrant. Interment was in Garrett County Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
MARY MURPHREE
Mary (Damon) Murphree, 78, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Garrett County, died Monday, May 29, 2000, at the Atria Hernando Hospice, Brooksville, Fla.
Born Jan. 23, 1922, in Vindex, she was a daughter of the late Frank N. and Vada (Uphold) Damon.
She was a retired bank teller.
Survivors include one son, Charles Davis, Brooksville; one daughter, Barbara Fleischer, State College, Pa.; four sisters, Margaret Starkey, Monrovia, Helen Alvord, McLean, Va., Alice Blorstad, Silver Spring, and Charlotte Crosby, Manor Ridge, Fla.; two brothers, Frank Damon, Silver Spring, and Andy Damon, Oakland; and four grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. A service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Mark Hickman officiating. Interment will follow in Garrett County Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Hernan-do-Pasco Hospice, Inc., 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667.
EDWIN MAST
Edwin Mast, 83, Salisbury, Pa., died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at his home.
Born Nov. 3, 1916, in Choteau, Okla., he was the son of the late Dan and Mary (Troyer) Mast.
He was a member of the Maple Glen Mennonite Church, Grantsville, and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Verda (Yoder) Mast; three sons, Delvin Mast, Grantsville, Titus Mast, Croghan, N.Y., and William Mast; two daugthers, Martha Bender, Accident, and Dorothy Fern Yoder, Salisbury; one sister, Fannie Mullett, Greenwood, Del.; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. A service was conducted at the Maple Glen Mennonite Church on Sunday, May 28, with the Rev. Ivan J. Maust, the Rev. Philip Moser, and the Rev. Robert Yoder officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
MILDRED L. NATOLLY
Mildred L. "Midge" Natolly, 80, a resident of the J.F. Kennedy Homes, Cumberland, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at her home.
Born Oct. 18, 1919, in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Arthur and Teresa Belle (Wright) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Clay Natolly, on June 2, 1988; one sister; and two brothers.
Friends were received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, LaVale, where a service was conducted Saturday, May 27, with the Rev. Doug Strother officiating. Interment was in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
