| Graduation Year | Class of 1941 |
| Date of Passing | May 30, 2022 |
| About | Kathryn Elizabeth "Kay" Stauffer, age 89, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital, following a brief hospital stay. The daughter of the late Lester George Dutrow and Beatrice Mae Kintz Dutrow, she was born on May 27, 1933 in New Midway and was raised on the family farm in Detour. Kay is survived by her children, Deborah K. Zimmerman and husband Thomas of Waynesboro, PA and Michael A. Stauffer and wife Sherry of Middletown; grandchildren, Chad D. Zimmerman and wife Lori of Thurmont, Jessica L. Miles and husband Kevin of Middletown, Danielle N. Stauffer of Frederick; great-grandchildren, Alisun J. Zimmerman of Pensacola, FL, Aurora L. Miles and Cody M. Miles, both of Middletown; and brother, Robert R. Dutrow of New Midway. She was predeceased by her son, Chris Stauffer in 2002; sister, Doris M. Miller and husband Paul; sister-in-law, Jeannette Dutrow; and former husband, J. David Stauffer. Kay was a 1951 graduate of Walkersville High School. She was employed as an operator for C&P Telephone Company, retiring after more than 30 years. She then worked for Winchester Homes, retiring again after 10 years. She also volunteered with Frederick Memorial Hospital, continuing well into her 70's. She had an easy-going spirit and would talk with anyone, making friends very easily. She enjoyed bus trips, vacationing in Ocean City, MD with her close group of girlfriends, and spending time with her family and friends. Later in life she spent most of her day chatting on the phone with friends and family to stay current with their everyday activities. The family would like to thank Linda King of Visiting Angels and cousin LeAnna Wachter for the care and support given over the last several months. A private graveside service will be held in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro. Rev. Katie Bishop of Middletown United Methodist Church will officiate. To honor Kay's memory send a card or flower to a loved one, as she would. Leave a message or memory on her "tribute wall" at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com. Published by The Frederick News-Post from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2022. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. |
