| The members of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department are saddened to share the passing of our brother and friend, Glenn Whitman. He was a life member and recently became our oldest Living Member in the department. Since joining he has supported the department and the community in multiple ways, driving ambulances and fire engines. He assisted with the dedication of the department when we moved to 6680 Sykesville Road. Most of you might remember Glenn when he was our Bingo Chairman for many years.
Obituary, courtesy of Haight Funeral Home:
Glenn Edward Whiteman, 90, of Sykesville, MD, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Born on October 12, 1934, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Raymond and Marion (Garlitz) Whiteman. He was the devoted husband of Eva Arlane Schroyer Whiteman, whom he married on September 3, 1961.
Glenn met Eva during her nurse’s training at Springfield Hospital, when she sustained an injury from a patient. Glenn arrived in the ambulance and transported her to the hospital which started their life-long journey together.
Glenn served in the U.S. Army as an SP4 from 1957-1959. He worked as a rehabilitation therapist at Springfield Hospital Center for 31 years, followed by 10 years as Parts Manager at Evergreen Motors in Frederick and 20 years as a school bus driver for Carroll County Public Schools.
He dedicated himself to the community by serving as a lifetime member of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department for over 70 years as an ambulance driver and actively participated in their carnivals, Friday night bingos, and other fundraisers. He coached youth sports and received several awards, including the Optimist "Friend of Youth" Award (1978) and the Knights of Columbus "Citizen of the Year" (2001–2002).
He is survived by his children: Debra Benkert (late husband Michael), Valerie Hoffman (Ronald Jr.), and Timothy Whiteman (former wife Tamra); grandchildren: Jennifer Schepker (former husband Austin), Sean Benkert (Tiffany), Brandi McNerney (Connor), Ryan Whiteman, and Alex Whiteman; and great-grandchildren: James, Jeremy, Jordan, Stella, Aspen, Violet, and Dean. Glen is survived by his two sisters Nancy Worthley and Joanne Cross, his brother-in-law Calvin Bloom, and many nieces and nephews. Glenn was predeceased by his siblings Eugene Whiteman (Patricia), Sharon Bloom, and Kay Donnelly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 2–4pm and 6–7pm at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. A service will follow at 7pm, beginning with a tribute from the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department and officiated by Rev. Christopher Guyer.
A second visitation will take place on Monday from 10–11am at St. Paul's Church, Accident, MD, followed by an 11am service. Interment will be at St. Paul's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department or its Auxiliary, Sykesville, MD 21784.
Services are being handled in conjunction with Newman Funeral Homes, P.A.
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