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EULA A. ELLIFRITZ
NEW CREEK, W.Va. -- Eula A. Ellifritz, 76, of New Creek, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at the Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport, Md.
Born on April 21, 1924, in Antioch, she was a daughter of the late J. Clarence and Bertha (Ward) Alt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Ellifritz on April 14, 1979; four brothers, Arthur, Ira, Denver and Walter Alt; three sisters, Grace Likin and Pearl and Iva Alt; and a son-in-law, Junior Doll.
Mrs. Ellifritz, along with her late husband, owned and operated the former Ellifritz Auction Barn and Ellifritz's Korner located in New Creek. She attended the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek, and was a member of the Mineral County Senior Citizens, where she served as a volunteer for several years.
Surviving are two sons, C. Curtis Ellifritz and friend Caroline Shoemaker, New Creek, and Ernest C. Ellifritz and wife Debbie, New Creek; three daughters, Linda A. Doll, New Creek, Alice V. "Tiny" Vanscoy and husband Dave, Keyser, and E. Faye Ralston and husband Paul, Winchester, Va.; one brother, Jacob Easter Alt and wife Blanche, New Creek; two additional sisters-in-law, Blanche Alt, New Creek, and Clara Alt, New Creek; eight grandchildren, Robert Ellifritz and wife Marsha, New Creek, John Ellifritz and wife Mary, Purgitsville, Melvin, Cammie and James Doll, all of New Creek, Tricia and Greg Vanscoy, both of Keyser, and Tracy Link and husband Steven, Winchester; three great-grandchildren, Cindy and Robbie Ellifritz and Marissa Link; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser, on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roger Leatherman and the Rev. Herman L. Baliles officiating.
Interment will be in the Thrush Cemetery, Antioch.
DELLA P. SHUMAKER
CHEVERLY -- Della Pearl Shumaker, 79, of Cheverly, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Randolph Hills Nursing Home, Wheaton.
She was born on Nov. 24, 1921, in Three Churches, W.Va. She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee Shumaker.
Surviving are her daughter, Erma Istvan of Cheverly; grandchildren, Geza Istvan Jr. of Dale City, Va., and Gabriella Kincaid of Stafford, Va.; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, on Saturday, March 10, 2001, at 1 p.m. with the Fr. Milton A. Hipsley officiating.
Interment will follow.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1302 National Highway, LaVale.
MARY L. JACOPI
CUMBERLAND -- Mary Lee Jacopi, 81, formerly of Frederick Street, Cumberland, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Copper Ridge Nursing Home in Sykesville, where she had been residing after a long illness caused by a stroke suffered in January 1998.
Born on March 23, 1920, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William Neubeiser and Catherine Neubeiser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Al Jacopi, and a brother, Joe Neubeiser in 1993, who was a well know local athlete in the 1930's.
Mrs. Jacopi was a graduate of Ursline Academy and for many years worked in Florida in the medical field. She was well know for her love of animals and had numerous articles written about her ability to train not only horses, but other animals as well, including rabbits and parakeets. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Her former husband, Al Jacopi, who died of a heart attack less than five years after their marriage, introduced her to horse racing. But it did not begin there, Mary Lee fell in love with horses at an age when most little girls are still playing with baby dolls. As a youngster of 9, she made frequent trips with her father, William J. Neubeiser to area farms where he purchased cattle and other animals for the butcher shop, Neubeiser and Lippold, that he co-owned on N. Mechanic Street. While her dad talked business, she would ride around on the farm horses. She went onto develop what she would say, "we women have a remarkable rapport with horses". She truly loved all horses, but had an endearing admiration towards the sleek Thoroughbred. This love of animals saturated her life, through trips to Kentucky, she was able to meet the "the King in the sport of kings", Secretariat, a Triple Crown Winner, not only traveling to watch him race, but also visiting him after his retirement. This relationship spawned into her purchase of Should Win, the grandson of Pensive who narrowly missed the Triple Crown. Should Win was successfully raced at Charlestown, Timonium, Shenandoah Downs and Hagerstown. Mary Lee's love of horses and animals never faded throughout her life.
She was an avid bridge player and became a Bridge Life Master, participating in tournaments within the United States and abroad. She developed an interest in college football and attended many Wake Forest and University of Delaware games, where two of her nephews played. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12 noon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Monseigneur Thomas R. Bevan as celebrant.
Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery.
CARLOS M. ROBISON
CUMBERLAND -- Carlos Michael Robison, 86, of New Hope Personal Care Home, Mexico Farms, formerly of Ridgeley, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9, 2001, at the home.
Born on Sept. 9, 1914, in Patterson Creek, W.Va., he was the son of the late Solomon and Bertha (Kaylor) Robison. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Arthur, Paul and Roy Robison; one sister, Kathryn Sisk; four half brothers, Herman, Lawrence, James and Bernard Robison; and one half sister, Lilly Weese.
Mr. Robison retired from the B&O Railroad with over 40 years of service. He was a member of the Bethel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, Patterson Creek, Brotherhood of Maintenance Way and the Fort Ashby VFW Post #6667. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in France and England during World War II.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary M. (Turner) Robison; one daughter, Betty Jean Robison; one brother, Raymond Robison and wife Ruth, Ridgeley; three sisters, Edna Sisk, Ridgeley, Agnes Holler and husband Robert, Patterson Creek, and Mary Crossland, Westernport; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at Bethel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, Patterson Creek, on Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Darrell S. Tichinel officiating, with one hour visitation prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions be made to the Bethel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church.
Military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard.
JOHN F. ROMESBERG
HYNDMAN, Pa. -- John Forrest Romesberg, 17, of Comps Road, Hyndman, died March 7, 2001, at his home.
Born on Jan. 12, 1984, in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of Michael Forrest and Vickie Kay (Shroyer) Romesberg, Hyndman.
John is survived in addition to his parents, by a sister, Chassidy Weaver and husband William, Meyersdale; brother, Derek, Hyndman; and grandmothers, Jean R. Romesberg and Ruby V. Shroyer, both of Hyndman.
John was a student at Somerset Technology Center, where he was a member of the Tech Education Club. He formerly attended Comps Church, Hyndman.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2001, at Comps Church with the Rev. Ed Shockey officiating.
Inurnment will be in Comps Church Cemetery.
LEON R. FAULKNER
CUMBERLAND -- Leon R. Faulkner, 73, formerly of Utah Avenue, Cumberland, passed away March 3, 2001, at the Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Ma., following a recent period of failing health. He was retired from the Garland Petroleum Company in Cumberland.
DONALD E. HOLTZMAN
CUMBERLAND -- Donald Elbert Burns Holtzman, 84, of Cumberland, left his earthly life to continue a better life in his heavenly home on Friday, March 9, 2001. He died at the Cumberland Nursing Center.
Born on Oct. 30, 1916, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Edgar and Carrie (Wilson) Holtzman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Vesta (Pebble) Holtzman; and a brother, Beverly Holtzman.
Donald graduated from the University of Maryland with a teaching degree, and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by two brothers, Paul Holtzman and wife Peg and Leonard Holtzman and wife Juanita, all of Cumberland; and his twin sister, Dorothy Fleek and husband Elmer of Fort Ashby, W.Va. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1302 National Highway, LaVale, on Sunday, March 11, 2001, from 1 until 4 p.m.
Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel Monday, March 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dana Umbel of Ft. Ashby Independent Baptist Church officiating.
Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland.
Following the funeral, a gathering of friends and family will be held in the Banquet Room of the Park and Dine West Restaurant, Mechanic Street, Cumberland.
