Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene Street, Cumberland, MD (2026)

02/01/2026

Ridgeley, WV-

Our dearly beloved Rena “Renie” Buser (Robinette), age 80, passed away on January 30th, 2026, at her home in Ridgeley, West Virginia.

Born to Myrtle and John Robinette, Rena was born on June 6, 1945. She graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1964. In 1973, she married Ronald “Ronnie” Buser, and she later went on to work as a CNA, then secretary for Sacred Heart Hospital.

One can most accurately describe Rena as one of the kindest souls to walk this earth. She radiated a warmth and goodness remembered fondly by all her friends and family. As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, her profound admiration for her family transcended all distance and barriers, and her life was a testament to her unconditional love.

Rena was a talented bowler and shared this hobby with her husband, Ronnie. Most memorably, Rena was an avid animal lover and her particular affection for dogs was reflected by the many she adopted throughout her life. The compassion she showed all living things, humans and animals alike, demonstrated her selfless nature, which was one of her countless incredible qualities. Whether it was her quick wit or comforting words of wisdom, Rena was always the most delightful company.

Rena was easily one of the greatest blessings bestowed upon her family, and anyone to have had the honor of knowing Rena treasured her deeply.

Rena’s memory is cherished and kept-alive by her sons Christopher Buser and Timothy “Reba” Buser (Bernice Buser); her grandchildren Andrew Buser (Brooke Buser), Brittina Lee (Dylan Lee), Shelley Leisch (Samuel Leisch), Megan Faidley (Chris Faidley), Carly Buser, Stefan Buser, and Micah Persinger (Tony Persinger); great-grandchildren Weston Buser, Riley Buser, Ashlyn Lee, Amyah Lee, and Haven Leisch; and her many beloved cousins. Rena is preceded in passing by her husband Ronald “Ronnie” Buser, mother Myrtle Robinette, father John Robinette, sons Kevin Buser and Howard “Howie” Buser, and daughter-in-law Michele Buser.

Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on Thursday, February 19th from 5-7 PM. The funeral service will follow at 7 PM.

There will be a private interment at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider making a donation to the Allegany County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 566, Cumberland, Maryland 21501-0566.

01/24/2026

Fort Ashby, WV-

Lilo (Granz) Eder, 96, of Fort Ashby, WV, died January 23, 2026, at the Hampshire Center.

Born November 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Jakob Granz and Helen (Landgraf) Granz.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilfried Rei...

01/24/2026

Fort Ashby, WV-

Lilo (Granz) Eder, 96, of Fort Ashby, WV, died January 23, 2026, at the Hampshire Center.

Born November 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Jakob Granz and Helen (Landgraf) Granz.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilfried Reinhard Eder.

Before coming to the United States, Lilo had lived in Odenburg, Germany.

The Eders had owned and operated Fort Ashby Books.

In accordance with her wishes, Lilo will be cremated. Her cremains will be returned to Germany for burial.

01/24/2026

Cumberland, MD-

Shirley J. (Holtzman) Baldwin, 95, of Cumberland, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at her home in Cumberland.

Born November 20, 1930, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Charles Holtzman and Edith (Kerns) Margraff. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, James C. Baldwin.

Mrs. Baldwin was a graduate of the 1949 class of Allegany High School.

Mrs. Baldwin retired from Bechtel Corporation in 1987, where she was an administrator.

She was first and foremost a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was most happy when her family was happy. She became a sports fan out of necessity from her husband and children. She enjoyed cooking, baking, puzzle games, and the family pets.

Survivors include her son Steve Baldwin, daughter Perian Baldwin, grandchildren Ashley Baldwin, Taylor (Baldwin) Shiner, Carlyn Baldwin, great granddaughter Landon Aluise Shiner, great grandson Beau Steven Shiner, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Upchurch funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 PM, with Pastor Seth Wharton, officiating.

Interment in Sunset Memorial Park will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

01/22/2026

Short Gap, WV-

Galen Eugene Markley, 76, of Short Gap, WV, passed away at WVU Potomac Valley Hospital on January 20, 2026.

Born November12, 1949 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late John Fletcher Markley and Margaret (Blackburn) Markley.

In addition to his parents, Galen...

01/21/2026

Short Gap, WV-

Galen Eugene Markley, 76, of Short Gap, WV, passed away at WVU Potomac Valley Hospital on January 20, 2026.

Born November 12, 1949, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late John Fletcher Markley and Margaret (Blackburn) Markley.

In addition to his parents, Galen was preceded in death by a nephew, Timmy Peach, and a niece, April Peach Willetts.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, Norma (Smiley) Markley; daughter, Krista Jones, her husband Tim, and their daughter, Lilly, Fort Ashby, WV; son Johnny Markley, his wife, Kaetie, and their children Taylor, Jordynn, and Cannan, Fort Ashby, WV; sister, Judi Markley Haag and husband Harry, Ocean City, MD; brother, Jon Linburn Markley and wife Linda Nesselrodt Markley, Short Gap, WV; four nephews, Brett Smiley, Aaron Lazarus, Adam Lazarus, and Jeff Smiley; three nieces, Candi McNamara, Misty Lindsey, and Niki McDonald; and several great nieces and nephews.

Galen was a 1967 graduate of Keyser High School and attended Potomac State College.

Galen was a well-known car salesman, having worked for several companies. His last company was Timbrook Ford in Keyser. He made many friends while working at Timbrook. Galen loved his job and the people with whom he worked.

Galen was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Cumberland, where he served as an usher for many years.

He played golf but his passion was watching his favorite team, the Cowboys, play football.

Friends will be received at Central Assembly of God Church, Cumberland, , on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 11 AM until noon. The funeral service will follow at noon, with Pastor Doug Seaman and Chaplain Paul Demers, officiating.

Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Central Assembly of God, 2020 Bedford Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 or to the charity of one’s choice.

01/20/2026

Cumberland, MD-

Elzie Robert Faith, Jr., 87, of Cumberland, died January 19, 2026 at UPMC-Western Maryland.

Born February 18, 1938, in Hancock, MD, he was the son of the late Elzie Robert Faith, Sr. and Ranzie Anna (Cox) Faith.

He was also preceded in death by two sons, Timothy and Craig Faith, as well as his siblings.

Mr. Faith was retired from Allegany County, having been a maintenance supervisor.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting as well as looking for mushrooms.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Dorothy (Munday) Faith; four children, Earl Faith, Nancy Jenkins, James Faith, and Ralph Faith; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and Dorothy raised their granddaughter, Brittney.

As per his wished, Mr. Faith will be cremated.

The Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, is handling the arrangements.

01/19/2026

Cumberland, MD-

Robin Kay (VanMeter) Peer, 65, of Cumberland, died January 16, 2026, at UPMC-Western Maryland. She was surrounded by her children, family and friends during her Honor Walk.

Born March 17, 1960, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the Alvin Lee VanMeter, Sr. and Jacqueline Joyce (Buser) Case.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Alvin “Butch” VanMeter, Jr., and her significant other for 30 years, Rick Rowe.

Robin was a graduate of Frankfort High School. She attended Allegany Community College and earned her CNA certification.

She worked at Cumberland Nursing Home for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Later, she operated R & R Crafts and Gifts.

Robin grew up at Calvary United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, volunteered with the Summer Lunchbox Program, and sang in the choir. More recently, she attended Sharing Life Ministries. In her spare time, Robin enjoyed crocheting, camping, swimming, and going to BINGO with Nancy. Over the years, she has had many cats she deeply loved. Recently, she had her cats, Sassy and Big Boy, by her side.

Robin was a sweet soul, a loving mom and memaw who absolutely loved Jesus.

Survivors include her three children, Tisa Matamoros and Todd Foote, Misty Hagenbuch and husband Dave, and Eric Peer and wife Jen; grandchildren, Matthew Jr., Cameron, Aubriee, Christopher, Giovani, Abby, Alyssa, and Ariel; numerous great grandchildren; sister Linda Welsh; brother James “Jim” VanMeter; former son-in-law, German; and her companion, Doug Sturtz.

Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A. Cumberland, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 4-6 PM. The service will follow at 6 PM, with Pastors Larry and Susan Remaly officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater D.C.-Maryland Chapter for Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, D.C. 20090-1891.

Robin loved helping people. In her final act on earth, she became an organ and tissue donor through the Infinite Legacy Program in Maryland. Many folks will benefit from her gift.

Robin loved her kids overwhelmingly, but Eric was always her favorite !

01/18/2026

Ridgeley, WV-

Evelyn Alverna Williams, 74, of Ridgeley, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 15, 2026. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.

Born October 29, 1951, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Williams, Sr. and Evelyn (Cassell) Williams.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Edward Gray, Jr.; her sister, Peggy Lee Jenkins; her brother,
Raymond Williams, Jr.; and her granddaughter Tiara Marie Gray.

Evelyn attended Ridgeley High School and obtained her GED in 1986. Evelyn attended Allegany College of Maryland and received a certificate in dietary.

She retired from the Western Correctional Institution where she worked for 18 years as a correctional dietary officer. Before that, she worked for the Allegany County Detention Center as a cook for 4 years. Evelyn worked in the cafeteria at Beall High School while raising her children.

Evelyn attended AGLOW Women’s Fellowship and always put God first in her life.

Evelyn was a genuine, loving and kind-hearted woman who found joy in caring for others. She loved cooking meals, feeding everyone, and volunteered at Sharing life Ministries’ soup sales. In addition, Evelyn enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, and country line dancing. Most of all, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren brought her the greatest happiness.

She is survived by her four children, Kenneth Gray, III and wife, Lisa, Mary Gray, Tina Goss and husband, Greg, and Julia Wiland and husband, Micah; her grandchildren, Brooke Gray, Bobby Gray, Cassidy Gray, Shayna Screen, Tiana Gray-Buentello, Talisa Buentello, Nick Buentello, Ian Goss, Seth Reckart, and Delene Smith; her great grandchildren, Alexander, Malachi, Alayna, and Isabella; her siblings, Sharon Williams and Ellen “Cookie” Murray; and her former spouse, John. Evelyn is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In accordance with her wishes, Evelyn will be cremated.

On Saturday January 24th, 2026, Evelyn’s family will celebrate her life at Liberty Christian Fellowship, 14200 McMullen Hwy, Cumberland, MD. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m.

Evelyn is in the care of Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, MD.

01/17/2026

Ridgeley, WV-

Steven Jack Herbaugh, 73, of Ridgeley, died January 11, 2026, at home.

Born June 29, 1952, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Jack Herbaugh and Doris (Schartiger) Herbaugh.

He was also fond of his late grandparents, Delmar and Lena Mae (Feaster) Schartiger.

Steve was a graduate of Ridgeley High School. He had also attended Allegany College of Maryland, Penn State University, and earned his Master’s Degree at Frostburg State University.

Steve served in the U.S. for over 17 years.

He enjoyed genealogy, tracing his family’s roots.

Survivors include his son, Frederick (“Fred”) Herbaugh; uncle John Schartiger and wife Shirley; cousins, Mark Schartiger and wife Cindy, Debbie Beaver and husband Fred, Connie Abe and husband Troy along, with Randy Crites and wife Barb and Vicki Hamilton and husband Ken, and their families. He had been dearly loved by his delightful dog, Gizmo.

As per his wishes, Steve will be cremated. A memorial service will be announced in the near future.

Donations may be made to Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, to assist with expenses.

01/16/2026

Cumberland, MD-

James “Jim” Hetzel Stevens, Jr., 79, of Cumberland, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at UMPC-Western Maryland.

Born March 23, 1946, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late James Hetzel Stevens, Sr. and Kathleen Eulalia (Retzer) Stevens.

He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia “Patty” (Croft) Stevens; his brother, Ronald R. Stevens, his sister, Janet Miller, and his sister-in-law, Linda (Byer) Croft.

Jim is survived by his brother-in-law, Charles L. Croft, Jr. and wife Sherry; nieces Lisa Courtney and daughter Aubrey, and Valerie Milburn, husband Rodney, and children Jaxon and Claire.

Jim had worked for the Maryland State Highway Administration doing surveying work. He then worked at the Cumberland Celanese Plant.For 40 years, Jim had been the sexton at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, caring for the church and its members.

Jim grew up in St. Mary’s Catholic Church and later belonged to the Shrine of SS. Peter & Paul.

He was a Past Grand Knight of Council #583, Knights of Columbus, and 4th. Degree, Past Faithful Navigator.

Jim enjoyed the children who were in Patty’s daycare at their home. During the Christmas holidays, he was known to be Santa Claus for children in the community.

Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on Tuesday, January 20th from 2-4 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 21st at 10:30 AM, with Rev. Mark Carter, OFM, Cap, celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

01/15/2026

Michael “Mike” Wayne Abe, 67, of Cumberland, died January 14, 2026, at UPMC-Western Maryland.

Born June 27, 1958, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Eugene F. Abe, Sr. and Agnes (Hornick) Abe.

He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James Cottle.

Mike was a graduate of Flintstone High School and had also attended Vo-Tech.

He was retired from the banking industry, having worked for First National Bank of Maryland, which later became All First, F & M Bank, and then Truist Bank.

In his spare time, Mike liked doing genealogy work. He also enjoyed woodworking and loved handyman tasks!

Survivors include his beloved wife of 41 years, Joni Lou (Cooley) Abe; his siblings, Virginia Lancaster, Ruby Cottle, Eugene F. “Sonny” Abe, Jr., James Abe, Catherine Bradley, Barbara Mawhinney, and John Abe; and several adored nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Walter Lancaster, officiating.

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