Merell "Buck" Eston Cutter, 85, of Midland, MD had his last Little Debbie Oatmeal Crèmepie and passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026 at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center.

He was born November 14, 1940 in Klondike, MD to the late William "Bill" and Mabel Cutter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, William Henry Cutter, Adline Rowe, Frank Cutter, and Clyde Cutter.

Buck grew up on the family farm and graduated from Beall High School. He then served his country with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska during a massive earthquake. Following the service he worked for a time in Baltimore, then locally with Skidmore Auto Workers, Belt Construction's quarry, and finally had as a loader with the Delta Coal Company until his retirement.

Buck was known for his great jokes and messing with nieces and nephews, especially making them look for coins in the yard and singing to anyone that would listen. At heart he was a very hard worker and always cared for and helped his family and friends anytime he could.

Surviving him are his siblings, Shirley Moore and Harold Cutter and wife Joy; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Visitation will be Monday, November 2nd from 9:00 to 11:00am at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland. A funeral service will begin at 11:00am with Rev. Carolyn Wilson officiating.

Internment will be in the MD Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap, Flintstone, MD.

Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 13 Honor Guard.

Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is entrusted with arrangements.