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ELLEN L. TURNEY
Ellen Lavern Turney, 73, Addison, Pa., died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland.
Born Aug. 31, 1929, in Rockwood, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Carl Everett and Carrie M. (Camp) Miller.
She attended Wharton-Furnace Church, Elliottsville, Pa.
She is survived by her husband, John W. Turney; two daughters, Linda Watson, Addison, and Rebecca Knisely, West Finley, Pa.; five sisters, Margaret Griffith, Confluence, Pa., Pauline Georg and Dortha Bowser, Accident; Mary Aronhalt, Cumberland, and Anna Carol Wengerd, Murango, Iowa; two brothers, Wilmer C. Miller, Accident, and Paul Miller, Grantsville; two granddaughters; and two great-grandsons.
A private viewing was held at the Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence, where a private service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, for the family, with the Rev. Michael Musser officiating.
Interment was in the Addison cemetery.
THEODORE REESE
Theodore "Ted" Reese, 72, Corinth, W.Va., died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at his residence.
Born Aug. 21, 1930, in Marion County, W.Va., he was a son of the late Flossie Moore. He was also preceded in death by one brother, John Moore Jr.
He retired from Island Creek Coal Company.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty J. Reese, Corinth; two daughters, Linda Diane Burns and Susan Lantz, both of Terra Alta, W.Va.; three sons, Allen Reese, Terra Alta, Robert Reese, Oakland, and Mike Reese, Kingwood, W.Va.; five sisters, Jean Milliron, Ruby Ammons, and Lula Mae Cutlip, all of Mooresville, W.Va., Sue Delaney, Moorefield, W.Va., and Linda Barr, Daybrook, W.Va.; three brothers, Charles Moore, Core, W.Va., Donald Moore, Wadestown, W.Va., and Billy Moore, Mooresville; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, where a service was held Monday, Aug. 11, with the Pastor Bruce Craig officiating.
Interment was in the St. Luke's cemetery, Mooresville.
DONALD E. METZ
Donald E. "Metzie" Metz, 63, Keyser, W.Va., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at the VA Nursing Home in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Born April 21, 1940, in Garrett County, he was a son of Blake E. Metz of Frostburg and the late Vera W. (Butler) Metz.
He was retired as a truck driver with Moran Trucking with 11 years of service. He was Methodist by faith and served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, serving two tours of duty. He was also a member of the Queen's Point Memorial Post 6775, V.F.W., McCoole.
Surviving, in addition to his father, is his wife of 24 years, Carol S. (Sites) Metz; two sons, John R. Metz and Brian K. Metz, both of Stafford, Va.; one daughter, Leigh Ann Metz, at home; three sisters, Janice Trenum and Sharon Haines, both of Rawlings, and Ladona Dickel, Frostburg; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.
A service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m., with Pastor Lloyd Heatwole officiating.
Queen's Point Memorial Post 6775, V.F.W. will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
FRANCIS W. SANDERS
Mr. Francis Whalen Sanders, 93, Aiken, S.C., died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, at Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center. Services will be held in Salem, W.Va., at a later date.
Mr. Sanders was born in Oakland. He was the owner of a trucking business and a member of the Church of God. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Moose Lodge.
Mr. Sanders is survived by one son, William Francis Sanders, Aiken; four grandchildren, Julie Honza, Laurie Yobbi, Tracy Larkin, and Kimberly Carmack; and one sister, Helen Fike, Oakland.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. box 7044, Columbia, S.C., 29202-7044.
Shellhouse Funeral Home Inc., Aiken, is in charge of arrangements.
THELMA R. FRIEND
Thelma Ruth Friend, 89, Mtn. Lake Park, formerly of Friendsville, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Born Dec. 24, 1913, in Uniontown, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Herman Leslie and Grace Stella (Chidester) Friend. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Woodrow Friend, Dec. 8, 1989.
She was a homemaker and a member of Mtn. Dale Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are one son, Odis Friend, Mtn. Lake Park; three daughters, Lucille Harford, Reading. Pa., Shirley Stewart, Ephrata, Pa., and Joyce Shober, New Freedom, Pa.; one sister, Norma Sparber, Bruceton Mills, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville, where a service was held on Saturday, Oct. 4, with Rev. Gale Hixon officiating.
Interment was in the Blooming Rose cemetery.
THOMAS A. CODDINGTON
Thomas A. Coddington, 39, Ellicott City, formerly of Oakland, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at the St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore.
Born May 9, 1964, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Lowell T. and Cheryl S. (Kisner) Coddington, Oakland.
He was a graduate of Southern High School, class of 1982. He graduated from the Garrett Community College, McHenry, and Frostburg State College, Frostburg. He also attended the University of Maryland. He was employed by Syscom Services, Silver Spring, for 13 years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Margaret H. (Galla-gher) Coddington, Ellicott City; and one brother, Ronald L. Coddington, Wexford, Pa.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, across from Wal-Mart, along U.S. Route 219.
A service was conducted at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct. 5, with Pastor Ben Boggess and Burton Rexrode officiating.
Interment was in the Deer Park cemetery, Deer Park.
The family suggests that contributions take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, 111 S. George St., Cumberland, MD 21502.
LEONA S. PENNINGTON
Leona S. Pennington, 101, Mount Storm, W.Va., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at the Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
Born Nov. 29, 1901, in Stringtown, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late James and Melinda (Carr) Wolford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Pennington; one daughter, Mildred P. Kuhn; 13 brothers and sisters; and one grandson.
She was a member of the Mount Storm United Methodist Church. For many years she was a cook at the Mount Storm Elementary School.
She is survived by one sister, Arizona Lawrence, Dryfork, W.Va.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, across from Wal-Mart along U.S. Route 219.
A service was held at the Mount Storm United Methodist Church on Monday, Oct. 6, with the Rev. Clifford Schell and the Rev. Loren Metzner officiating.
Interment was in the Mount Storm cemetery. Mount Storm.
The family requests that contributions take the form of a donation to the Mount Storm United Methodist Church "Chime Fund," P.O. Box 320, Mount Storm, WV 26793.
JAMES H. GLOTFELTY
James Harold Glotfelty, 72, Accident, died Saturday, October 4, 2003, at his home.
Born Jan. 21, 1931, in Accident, he was the son of the late Elwood and Beatrice (Resh) Glotfelty. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Klotz and Mary Edith Harman.
Mr. Glotfelty was a farmer. He raised turkeys in the family business, was employed at Friend's Stock Yards at Grantsville, Accident and Waynesburg, Pa., and was active until recently. He was recognized a number of times through 4-H for his contributions and assisted with 4-H livestock auctions at the Garrett County Fair for many years. He was Lutheran by faith and a regular church attendant.
He is survived by his wife, Donna (Reckner) Glotfelty; one son, Thomas Glotfelty, Terra Alta, W.Va.; three daughters, Linda Oester and husband William, Salisbury, Pa., Karmen Carey and husband Julius, Frostburg, and Lisa Platter and husband Dwaine, Smithsburg; three sisters, Harriett Buckel, Accident, Alberta Nolder and husband Paul, Baltimore, and Bernadette Henson, St. Albans, W.Va.; his mother-in-law, Ida Reckner, Accident; seven grandchildren, Sheli Gray and husband, Jeff, Ashburn, Va., Chris Carey and wife Janelle, and Anthony Carey and wife, Mandy, all of Frostburg, Taylor Glotfelty, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va., Tim Glotfelty, McHenry, and Adam and Amanda Platter, Smithsburg; and four great- granddaughters, Ashlin and Abigail Gray, and Allison and Laci Carey.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville.
A service was conducted at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bittinger, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with Pastor Patricia Pittsnogle officiating.
Interment was in Bittinger cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy Stanton, Joe Friend Jr., Bill Friend, Gene Brenneman, Jack Beitzel, and Delmar Yoder. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons Jeff Gray, Chris Carey, Tony Carey, Taylor Glotfelty, Tim Glotfelty, and Adam Platter.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Hospice of Garrett County.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.
PAUL B. ORENDORF
Paul Bowen Orendorf, 86, LaVale, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at his residence.
Born Oct. 21, 1916, in Jennings, he was a son of the late Simon and Anna (Beachy) Orendorf.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cumberland. A retired salesman, he was most recently employed by Economy Wholesale Grocery. He was a member of Woodman of the World, Camp 6, Cumberland, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby J. (Buckel) Orendorf; two sons, Gary L. Orendorf, Gaithersburg, and Ronald P. Orendorf, Hightstown, N.J.; one sister, Ruth Spitzer, Harrisonburg, Va.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was conducted at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cumberland, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with Pastor John Duffus officiating.
Interment was in Bittinger cemetery, Bittinger.
Arrangements were handled by the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to either the American Cancer Society or St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
DONNIE E. FRIEND
Donnie Edward Friend, 71, Fairmont, W.Va., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Born April 20, 1932, in Turner-Douglas, W.Va., he was a son of the late Brunner Friend and Edith Sines Friend. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Phyllis Cornell Friend; and six brothers and sisters, Clarence Friend, Delbert Friend, Ruby Fike, Dorothy Matthews, Stanley Friend, and Garland Friend.
He retired from McCown Meat Company, Charleston, where he held several positions. He was a member of the Northside Church of the Nazarene in Charleston, and attended the Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Morgantown.
He was a member of the Senior Choir in Fairmont, and was active with the Marion County Senior Citizens and the Dunbar Senior Citizens.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Carney Friend; three sons, Bobby Joe Harlan, Georgia, Blake Edward Friend, Charleston, and Charles Green, Charleston; four daughters, Penny Friend, Oakland, Janie Sines, Terra Alta, W.Va., Daisy Murray, Oakland, and Willa Lynn Goins, Charleston; two stepsons, Wayne Carney, Terra Alta, and Bill Case, Kingwood, W.Va.; one sister, Alice Moats, Terra Alta; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, Fairmont, and at the Northside Church of the Nazarene, where a service was held on Sunday, Oct. 5, with the Rev. Jerry Cline officiating.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston.
ROY J. YODER
Roy J. Yoder, 90, Grantsville, died Sunday, October 5, 2003, at his residence.
Born Oct. 8, 1912, in Grantsville, he was a son of the late John D. and Sadie (Beachy) Yoder. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Lydia (Tice) Yoder; his first wife, Fannie (Yoder) Yoder, Oct. 13, 1974; and one brother, Cloyd J. Yoder.
He was a farmer and a member of Maple Glen Mennonite Church, Grantsville.
He is survived by his wife, Esther (Miller) Yoder; three sons, Edgar Yoder, Grantsville, Delmar Yoder, Accident, and Donald Yoder, Angola, Ind.; six brothers, Olen J. Yoder and Marvin J. Yoder, both of Grantsville, Raymond J. Yoder, Salisbury, Pa., Monroe J. Yoder, Bronx, N.Y., John Junior Yoder, Orrville, Ohio, and Daniel J. Yoder, Owings Mills; four sisters, Iva Lantz, Lititz, Pa., Verda Mast, Salisbury, Pa., Lois Stutzman, Wooster, Ohio, and Dorothy Yoder, Grantsville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville.
A service was conducted today, Thursday, Oct. 9, at Maple Glen Mennonite Church, with the Rev. Philip Moser and Rev. Robert Yoder officiating.
Interment was in the Maple Glen cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Wickliffe Bible Translators.
