Stanley G. Ackerman's Obituary
Stanley G. Ackerman passed away January 31, 2023, at the age of 98, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Preceded in death was his wife Fran, daughter Lori Bontz and grandson Christopher Barber. Those left to remember him are three daughters Tracy McGaha (Ira) Kelly Abbott (Dave) and Linda Smith (Bobby); grandchildren Leslie McGaha, Michael McGaha, Lauren Keilholtz, Chad Barber, Paige Flores, Sarah Smith and Aaron Smith. Also, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Stan was born on November 7, 1924, in Canaan, New Hampshire. He attended school in a one room schoolhouse. He left high school to join the US Navy during WWII. He served over twenty years in the US Navy as a hospital corpsman where he fought in WWII and the Korean War. After he retired from the Navy, he went on to have a career at Georgetown University Hospital as a Medical Technologist. Stan loved spending time in his yard mowing and keeping things looking pristine. He also enjoyed attending grandchildren's sports games. After the death of his wife, he started a tradition of driving to each of his daughters' homes on Christmas to spend time with each family. In his last months he really enjoyed the home cooked meals and time spent with his family.
There are several people we would like to thank for helping our dad when he needed additional help. The staff at Frederick Home Health and to Ann who played a vital role on his last day to help our dad get to the hospital. Also, the wonderful attention that the Frederick Health Hospital staff gave him on his last day.
A graveside service will take place on April 15, 2023, at 1pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Frederick, Maryland.
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