Newman Funeral Homes, P.A.

11/17/2025

Depending on available resources and personnel, special elements may be added to the minimum two-person uniformed detail. These elements may include a rifle volley, color guard, pallbearers, a caisson, and a military flyover.

11/16/2025

Gary Douglas Sisler, 72, of Mt. Storm, WV, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, MD. Born June 25, 1953, at Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Arnold & Hazel (Rumer) Sisler. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

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11/15/2025

All life must end but love is endless.

11/14/2025

Many families prefer to have reminders of their loved one present at the memorial. This can include small handful or even hundreds of photos and memories attached to a board, or placed on stands. Another popular option is to have a table at the memorial service with items, symbols, awards, collectables. Lastly, a granite memorial stone can be personalized with your loved one’s information, and can be a great thing to display as well.

11/13/2025

Memorialization of a lost loved one can be difficult as the memories begin to fade. Remembering who they were as a person is a great place to start, so ask yourself: were they a small town person, or an urbanite? Share your thoughts below!

11/13/2025

Sage Michael Graber of Accident, MD, died at home on November 12, 2025 at the age of 29 years. Born in Oakland, MD, on August 20, 1996, Sage was the adopted son of Corby and Kristine Graber. Sage experienced a massive stroke in utero which caused p...

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11/12/2025

Kristi Jo Sweitzer, 46, of Accident, MD, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, MD. Born October 29, 1979, in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sandra (Logue) Klink. Ms. Sweitzer was a hom...

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11/12/2025

Materials used to make biodegradable urns can vary, but they do need to be made from something that can break down easily and relatively quickly upon burial. For example, they can be made of paper, cardboard, wood fibers, sand, or dissolvable materials like salt (which are increasingly popular.)

11/11/2025

Getting a tattoo with cremated remains? This relatively new method combines a small portion of the remains with traditional tattoo ink, and can be a truly personal way to carry a piece of them around with you throughout your life. Naturally, this is a service that has to be negotiated with the tattoo artist rather than the funeral home or mortician.

11/10/2025

We know we are in such a giving, caring community, and we are grateful for that. Do you have someone you are giving extra support to today?

11/09/2025

Roland Robert “Pete” Fisher, 86, of Addison, PA, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Patriot Village Nursing Home, Somerset, PA. Born November 27, 1938, in Markleysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Dorsey & Nora (Savage) Fisher. He was preceded...

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11/09/2025

Ronald Clifford Hetz, 78, of Grantsville, MD, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. Born February 7, 1947, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd & Ruth (Weimer) Hetz. He was preceded in death...