Michael Earl Defibaugh

Michael Earl Defibaugh, 56, of Ridgeley, WV passed away November 24, 2025.
He was born February 25, 1969 in Cumberland, MD to Dixie Lee Defibaugh and the late Paul Francis Defibaugh. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jerry T. Abe; brother-in-law, Bobby Engelbach; maternal grandparents, Earl and Geraldine Brown; paternal grandparents, Jeremiah and Margaret Defibaugh; a nephew, Jeremiah Smith; and a special aunt, Patti Hare.
Mike graduated from Frankfort High School in 1987. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War. After returning he completed his Associates Degree at Allegany Community College in 1995. Mike then joined the IBEW Local 307 as a Journeyman Electrician. This lead to a career with CSX railroad as an electrician.
Mike was active in his community and was a member of the Cumberland Moose, Cumberland Outdoor Club, Ridgeley Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Ridgeley American Legion. He really enjoyed playing shuffleboard and horse collar.
Above all else he loved time with his family and especially his grandson Sage, who was the light of his life. He was a very likeable guy, would light up many rooms, and had many friends. He had a passion for smoking meats feeding as many people as he could, and spending time fishing.
Surviving is his wife of 19 years, Kelly (Abe) Defibaugh; his daughter, Savannah Ellsworth; a grandson, Sage Bruce; his sisters, Tina Smith and husband Steve, and Jennifer Engelbach; a sister-in-law, Ruby Adams; nieces and nephews, William "Billy" Adams II (Samantha), Garrett Smith, Justine Lee (Damon), and Erika Smith (Jeffrey); great nieces and nephews, Raelynn Adams, Waylon Adams, Weston Adams, Willa Smith, Dixie Smith, Arlo Smith, and Isabella Lee; special friends, Chris "Chester" Snyder, Fred Marlus, Doug Mullen, Matt Kenny, and Chris Wilson; and his beloved dog, Maze.
Friends and family will be received Tuesday, December 2nd from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland.
Visitation will continue at the funeral home Wednesday, December 3rd from 10 to 11am, with a funeral service beginning at 11am with Mr. Richard Ricker officiating.
Interment will be in the Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone, MD where military honors will be accorded by the Fort Cumberland Post 13 Honor Guard.