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Garrett R. Petronchak Memorial Fund

Founded by mother Peggy Waxter as a donor advised fund, with preference for supporting programs related to the enforcement of underage drinking laws, driving under the influence and substance use disorder.

Garrett R. Petronchak graduated from Walkersville High School and attended Frederick Community College for two years. In April 1995, Mr. Petronchak was killed in an alcohol-related car accident on Route 26. In his memory, Mr. Petronchak’s mother Peggy Waxter established The Garrett R. Petronchak Memorial Scholarship Fund. This donor advised fund provides support to programs related to the enforcement of underage drinking laws, driving under the influence and substance use disorder. Resulting from tragedy, the fund aims to assist others avoid the perils of drinking and driving.

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Gene and Carolyn King Fund for Mount Airy Emergency Medical Services

Founded through Mrs. King’s estate to support Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services.

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Gene and Carolyn King Pine Grove Chapel Endowment Fund

Founded through Mrs. King’s estate to support Pine Grove Cemetery in Mount Airy, Maryland.

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Gene G. Gardner Memorial Fund

Founded through Mr. Gardner’s estate provisions as an unrestricted fund.

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Gene, Evelyn and Ernest Family Scholarship Fund II

Founded through Gene Barnhart’s estate for Frederick County residents studying agriculture or a related field at University of Maryland.

This fund is one of three created through W. Eugene “Gene” Barnhart’s estate and which will have a profound impact on others providing scholarships to Frederick County High School graduates pursuing a degree in agriculture. Mr. Barnhart, originally from Laytonsville, Maryland, and then Middletown, Maryland, was a farmer for most of his life, followed by a second career as an auto mechanic. He will be remembered and appreciated by countless people who will benefit from his generosity.

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General Clair Wayne Shisler Fund

Founded with General Shisler’s bequest as an unrestricted fund.

General Clair Wayne Shisler was born in Ohio. He joined the Ohio National Guard prior to graduating from McKinley High School in 1930. He then enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in World War II and the Korean War. By 1958, he rose to the rank of Brigadier General. When he retired, he moved to the Frederick area where he bought and ran a dairy farm in Burkittsville until 1979. His memory is honored through The General Wayne Shisler Endowment Fund and The American Cancer Society Endowment Fund, both funds created through bequests from the General’s will. Even after his death, General Shisler made sure others would be helped. The General Clair Wayne Shisler Endowment Fund is an unrestricted fund supporting local charitable endeavors. The American Cancer Society Endowment Fund supports the Society’s activities in Frederick County.

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George and Karen Fetterly Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Fetterly for nontraditional students pursuing a post-secondary degree.

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George and Peggy Waxter Fund for Mission of Mercy

Founded with Dr. George Waxter’s 2008 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for Mission of Mercy.

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