Obituaries

Apostle Milton J. Peoples, 1943-2017

Apostle Milton James Peoples was the founder and Pastor of the Maranatha Christian Fellowship in Cumberland, Maryland. The following is from the Adams Family Funeral Home website, June 27, 2017:

Cumberland, MD – Apostle Milton James Peoples, 74, founder and Pastor of the Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Cumberland, MD, went to his eternal home on Sunday, June 25, 2017, surrounded by his family.

EVELYN PECK
October 18, 1998

Evelyn "Mam Maw" Ruth Peck, 80, formerly of 21 Cresap St., Cumberland, and residing at 134 Blackiston Ave., Cumberland, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Susan E. Mitchell
October 26, 2007

KEYSER, W.Va.
Susan E. (Redman) Mitchell, of Keyser, went to be with her Lord on Oct. 25, 2007, at WMHS-Memorial Campus.

FLORENCE L. MEADE

CUMBERLAND— Florence Louise Meade, 71, of Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

Born Jan. 13, 1942, Cumberland, Mrs. Meade was the daughter of the late Walter Younger and Elizabeth Selene (Smith) Younger. She was also preceded in death by a niece, Zenzell N. Younger; a brother, Norman Younger and two sisters, Mary Jane Beckwith and Wilma Jean Younger.

RONALD L MARSHALL
May 30, 2003

Ronald L. Hoke Marshall, 52, of 440 Newton St., Keyser, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

GERALDINE G MANN
July 9, 2003

Geraldine Gaston Mann, entered life eternal on Sunday, July 6, having suffered a heart attack ten days prior. She was 91 and had been living in The National Lutheran Home, Rockville. Her husband, Robert H. Mann Sr.; and son, Robert H. Mann Jr., preceded her in death. Mrs. Mann was born in Keyser, W.Va., the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Gatson, but moved to Cumberland in 1919. She graduated from Allegany High School in 1929, and received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1993. In 1967 she completed a M.A. degree.

Robert K. Lewis
July 4, 2007

CUMBERLAND –
Robert K. Lewis, 59, of Cumberland, died on Monday, July 2, 2007, at Myrtle Beach, S.C., while on vacation with his family.

Patricia V. Largent, 1944-2022

Patricia V. Largent was a 1963 graduate of Ursuline Academy. Though not clearly visible in the photograph she is referenced on this website in a posting of the 1963 Ursuline Academy graduating class. The following text, as well as photograph, is excerpted from an Adams Family Funeral Home obituary notice:

Cumberland, MD – Patricia Vivian Largent, 77, of Cumberland, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Devlin Manor Healthcare Center.

CUMBERLAND —

Nial Franklin Keys Sr., 92, of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

Born Dec. 14, 1922, in Bedford, Pa., Mr. Keys was the son of the late James Russell Keys and Amy Margaret (Harris) Keys. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Olive (Byrd) Keys, Aug. 26, 2004; a son, Nial F. Keys Jr.; a brother, William Keys; and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Irene O. Keys
August 26, 2004

CUMBERLAND –
Irene O. "Winnie" Keys, 82, formerly of Glenn Street, Cumberland, then a resident of Lions Manor Nursing Home, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Lions Manor Nursing Home.