Mary L. Ubowski
Mary L. Ubowski, 88, of Buckhannon died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Holbrook Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 19, 1916, at Niagara Falls, N.Y., a daughter of the late Frank and Grace Parone Castiglione.
She was married to the late Chester Ubowski.
Surviving are a sister, Sarah J. Davis of Buckhannon; three nephews, Gary M. Davis, Glenn M. Davis and Bryon W. Benedict; and a niece, Diane L. Davis.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Benedict.
She was a retired clerk for International Paper Co. of Niagara Falls and a Catholic by faith.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10 a.m. today with Celebrant Fr. James McCafferty officiating. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery at Niagara Falls, N.Y. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Mary L. Ubowski.  From 19 Nov 2005. 

Nellie M. Uchic
Nellie Mary Uchic, 86, of Davis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.
She was born Nov. 1, 1919, at Coketon, a daughter of the late Joseph Stanley Uchic and Pauline Gadzala Uchic.
She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Hoshall of Baltimore, Md., and Vivian Bozic of Davis; five nieces, Mary Frances Evans of Thomas, Joann and Dale Evans of Spartansburg, S.C., Barbara Hillard of Plano, Texas, Patricia and Gilbert Bass of Baltimore, Md., and Pauline and David Lee of Corpus Christi, Texas; nine nephews, Patrick and Luanna Carr of Parsons, Harold and Beverly Carr of Emery, Texas, Paul Hoshall of Baltimore, Md., Richard and Joann Uchic of Sterling, Va., David and Eileen Uchic of Baltimore, Md., Stephen Uchic of Baltimore, Md., and Joseph, Billy and Michael Fields of Maryland; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Johnny and Carl Uchic; and three sisters, Josephine Carr, infant Mary Uchic and Gazella Fields.
Ms. Uchic graduated from Thomas High School and went on to complete the three-year nursing program at St. Agnes in Baltimore, Md. She served in the Army Nurse Corps as a major during World War II and the Korean Conflict. She was a member of St. Thomas and St. Veronica Catholic churches and the St. Thomas Women’s Society.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thomas Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Timothy Grassi officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 17 Nov 2005.

William F. Ulrich Jr.
William “Bill” F. Ulrich Jr., 53, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Mr. Ulrich was born Dec. 26, 1951, in Duluth, Minn.
He was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0029, as well as the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerial 2344. He loved children. His parents, William Frederick Ulrich Sr. and Marie Arlene Korpi Ulrich, and stepdaughter, Heather Marie Haupin, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Shaw Ulrich of Warner Robins, Ga.; children, Jennifer Ulrich Godoy (Nabor) of Massachusetts, William Frederick Ulrich VII of Georgia and Christopher Sims Ulrich of Florida; two stepchildren, Gary Lee Haupin of West Virginia and Holly Collins (Daniel) of West Virginia; siblings, John Ulrich of Minnesota, Karen Swanson (Jeff) of Minnesota, Martha Gardner (Ken) of Florida and Sue Pepsin (Gary) of Michigan; grandchildren, Halie Nicole Ulrich, Haley Marie Collins, Hannah Hope Collins, Leif Harrison Haupin and Kaden Lee Haupin; and in-laws, Robert (Ardie) Shaw and Marilyn Colleen Waldron of Elkins.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital, 1160 Forsyth St., Macon, Ga., 31201. Visit www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the online registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.   From 8 Sep 2005.

Mary A. Umble
Mary Anniebelle Umble, 81, a resident of Route 2, Box 251, Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at her home.
She was born July 3, 1923, in Marlinton, a daughter of the late Anthony Simmons and Rosielee Simmons.
She was married the Wilbur Umble, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Sue Bolton and husband, Larell, of Buckhannon; two sisters, Mamie May of Crimora, Va., and Emily Oscar of Lewisburg; four granddaughters, Charlotte A. Rowan of Buckhannon, Rose M. Alexander and husband, Kenneth, of Buckhannon, Tammy Bedillion of Holiday, Fla., and Shannon M. Collison of St. Cloud, Fla.; four grandsons, Charles L. Davis Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Easton, Pa., Marvin R. Davis of Buckhannon, Terry L. Bedillion of Florida, and Christopher G. Collison of St. Cloud, Fla.; a special nephew, Wayne Oscar of White Sulphur Springs; several nieces and nephews; one foster grandchild, Tiffany Alexander of Buckhannon; and caregiver, Vivian Arbogast of Buckhannon.
Preceding her in death were her first husband, Woodrow P. Marsh; her second husband, Sherman Kesling; one daughter, Louvina M. Tenney; and two brothers, Leonard Simmons and Hobert Simmons.
She was a homemaker and attended Liberty in Christ Church.
Friends will be received Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberty in Christ Church. Funeral services will be Sunday at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Mike Westfall. Interment will follow in Bethel Church Cemetery at Audra.  From 25 Feb 2005.

Nellie S. Umbright
Mrs. Nellie S. Umbright, 95, a former resident of Helvetia and a resident of 10 Collett St., Beverly, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
She was born March 29, 1910, at Helvetia, a daughter of the late William James and Lena Daetwyler Suesli.
On Nov. 24, 1939, in the Lock Willow Presbyterian Church at Churchville, Va., she was married to Carl A. Umbright who preceded her in death Jan. 7, 1982.
Surviving are a son, William C. “Bill” Umbright of Elkins; two daughters, Margaret Hope Rierson of Rural Hall, N.C., and Lena R. Umbright of Beverly; three grandchildren, William C. “Bill” Umbright Jr. and wife, Christina, of Morgantown, Mrs. Brian (Beverly) Romero of Elkins and Beth Umbright and fiancÈ, Thomas Scott Jr., of Oakland, Md.; and one stepgreat-grandson, Joshua Romero of Elkins.
Mrs. Umbright was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1930. She attended Davis & Elkins College, Wesleyan College and graduated from Glenville State College. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 37 years having taught at many one-room schools in Randolph County. She was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church at Helvetia and served as a Sunday school teacher. She was an active member of the Helvetia community serving as a 4-H leader, a member of the Helvetia Homemakers Club and the Randolph County Senior Center.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Presbyterian Church, Helvetia, W.Va. 26224 in memory of Mrs. Umbright. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Nellie S. Umbright. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 28 May 2005. 

Nellie S. Umbright
Mrs. Nellie S. Umbright, 95, a former resident of Helvetia and a resident of 10 Collett St., Beverly, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
She was born March 29, 1910, at Helvetia, a daughter of the late William James and Lena Daetwyler Suesli.
On Nov. 24, 1939 in the Lock Willow Presbyterian Church at Churchville, Va., she was married to Carl A. Umbright, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1982.
Surviving is a son, William C. “Bill” Umbright of Elkins; two daughters, Margaret Hope Rierson of Rural Hall, N.C., and Lena R. Umbright of Beverly; three grandchildren, William C. “Bill” Umbright Jr. and wife, Christina, of Morgantown, Mrs. Brian (Beverly) Romero of Elkins and Beth Umbright and fiancÈ, Thomas Scott Jr., of Oakland, Md.; one sister, Francis Betler of Columbia, Md.; and one stepgreat-grandson, Joshua Romero of Elkins. Preceding her in death were one brother, Eugene Suesli and one sister, Mildred S. Jackson.
Mrs. Umbright was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1930. She attended Davis & Elkins College, Wesleyan College and graduated from Glenville State College. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 37 years having taught at many one-room schools in Randolph County. She was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church at Helvetia and served as a Sunday school teacher. She was an active member of the Helvetia Community serving as a 4-H Leader, a member of the Helvetia Homemakers Club and the Randolph County Senior Center.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, from the Tomblyn Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Presbyterian Church, Helvetia, W.Va. 26224 in memory of Mrs. Umbright. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins was in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Nellie S. Umbright. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 31 May 2005.

Charles M. Umpenhour
Charles Merlin Umpenhour, 72, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, 2005, at Colonial Place. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Charles Merlin Umpenhour. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 14 Dec 2005.

Charles M. Umpenhour
Charles Merlin Umpenhour, 72, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, 2005, at Colonial Place. He had been in declining health.
He was born Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1933, at Ohio, and raised at Queens, Long Island, N.Y., a son of the late Earl Wesley Umpenhour and Kathleen Abrams Umpenhour.
He was married to the former Betty Jean Barkley, who survives at Elkins. They had celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Also surviving are two sons; Robert Dale Umpenhour of Utah and Charles S. Umpenhour and wife, Jamie, of Fredericksburg, Va.; one adopted daughter, Amirra Umpenhour; four grandsons, Seth, Andrew, David, and Benjamin Umpenhour; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Umpenhour; one brother, John Umpenhour and wife, Alice, of Palm Coast, Fla.; one half brother, Donald Deis, of Jonesboro, Ark.; one sister, Jane Field and husband, Howard, of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Charles attended the city public schools of Queens and graduated from Newtown High School in 1951. He then graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1955 with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and biology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. This military service provided him with training in meteorology at Texas A&M College, a profession he has pursued since 1957. After almost eight years on active duty as an Air Force weather officer, he accepted a position as an industrial meteorologist at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1963. Four years later, Charles became an advisory forecaster for the Department of Defense, forecasting severe weather affecting over 500 military operations across the United States while supervising a small team of forecasters. While involved in this endeavor, he was awarded the Bronze Pride Award for his contribution to the knowledge of meteorology forecasting techniques. In 1969, he accepted employment as the morning meteorologist at KOA Radio and Television in Denver, Colo., broadcasting weather forecasts and warnings over a 50,000-radio station, in support of metropolitan and agribusiness weather needs. Charles became involved in teaching meteorology at Metropolitan State College and was instrumental in developing a bachelor of science degree in meteorology there. In 1979, he became the evening meteorologist at WTOL-TV, Toledo, Ohio, until retiring in 1994. He also taught courses for the University of Toledo and accepted an associate professorship at Davis College in Toledo. Charles has a master’s degree from the University of Colorado in environmental sciences where he also did work in climate change. In 1990, he completed the doctorate program without a dissertation in education psychology with a focus on cognitive development and decision-making. Upon retiring from the Air Force Reserve as a lieutenant colonel in 1978, he was presented with the Spengler Award for his contributions to the Air Weather Service program for outstanding service and contributions.
These life’s experiences led him to prepare and teach courses in psychology, social psychology, values and ethics, thinking strategies for problem solving, and geography as a geopolitical science focused on the social, political, and economic aspects of the behavior of societies. From this came a questioning awareness of why societies develop as they have and a need to define what forces act together to shape the character and nature of their culture. Charles is the recent author of “Freedom, A Fading Illusion.” He will be sadly missed by his friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Friday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. Evangelist Gary L. Kendall Sr. will officiate and interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins where members of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Merlin Umpenhour. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Dec 2005.