Newman Funeral Homes, P.A.

12/30/2025

Almost all veterans can receive military funeral honors at no cost. They are also usually eligible for free memorial items including headstones, markers, and medallions. If you'd like to know more regarding your specific circumstances, give us a call at 301-533-1960.

12/29/2025

We wanted to let everyone know our funeral home email was hacked into today. Please disregard any spam emails from us.
We apologize to everyone for this occurrence !
This has been very frustrating and upsetting .
Thank you for your understanding!
Lynn & Carol

12/28/2025

Memorialization is an ongoing process that begins with memory. When remembering your loved one, ask yourself: what sports did you watch together, if any?

12/26/2025

Refrigeration is often employed when there will be no viewing or wake, or if the body will be cremated. Otherwise, embalming is the primary choice for the traditional funeral, especially if it is open casket. This is especially important in harsh winters where the ground prevents prompt burials. If you'd like to know more about our facilities, check out https://www.newmanfuneralhomes.com or contact us directly!

12/25/2025

Having a funeral service gives family and friends time to grieve, share memories, and a chance to say goodbye. Contact us and we’ll walk through a variety of options.

12/25/2025

It is such a great honor and we are truly humbled to be named the 2025 winner of “The Best of Garrett - Funeral Homes or Crematories.”

This is a testament to our staff and the support of the best communities in all of Maryland. We are grateful for your continued support. It means so much!

All of us at Newman Funeral Homes, P.A. and Newman Cremation Services, LLC, wish you and your friends and family a very blessed and joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

12/24/2025

Francis George Merrbach, 87, of Grantsville, MD, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, MD. Born December 7, 1938, in Grantsville, he was the son of the late Theodore and Beulah (Butler) Merrbach. He was also preceded ...

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12/24/2025

“Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it...”
- Wilferd Peterson

12/23/2025

Roseann M. Messer, 98, of Gormania, WV, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born August 13, 1927, in Gormania, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Fannie Mae (Bosley) Baer. She was also precede...

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12/22/2025

Harry Leo “Chip” Hitchins, 81, of Frostburg, MD, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Devlin Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, MD. Born April 25, 1944, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Harry and Hazel (Patterson) Hitchins. He was also prec...

12/22/2025

Forget-me-nots are simple and inexpensive activities that families can do together to commemorate their loved ones. Several ideas can be found in the book "Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive" by Alison Gilbert.

12/21/2025

Kenneth Brock “Toby” Gilpin, 42, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, MD. Born April 9, 1983, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Kenneth C. and Donna (Beiler) Gilpin. He was preceded in de...

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