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Shirley Koons Dudderar

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Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick

1621 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, Maryland

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Sep. 20, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stauffer Funeral Home

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Shirley Dudderar Obituary

Shirley Koons Dudderar, 89, born December 14, 1935, passed away on July 25, 2025. She was the daughter of E. Kenneth and Viola Wantz Koons, Taneytown, MD and wife of the late John D. Dudderar, to whom she was married for 54 years, living in Westminster, MD. Surviving are daughters Dr. Diane Dudderar and Angela Dudderar Mann, grandchildren Rebecca Mann and husband Obens, John Foster, Elizabeth Foster and Lindsay Mann. Also surviving are sister Sandra Peterson, brother James Koons, sister Carole Abbott and sister Lori Ingram. She was pre-deceased by infant son John, brother Edward Koons and sister JoAnn Peterson. She graduated from Taneytown High School in 1954 and was employed by Potomac Edison Electric Company in Taneytown and later by Seitz Insurance Agency in Westminster, retiring after 20 years. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taneytown, where she sang on the choir for many years and lead the quilting group. She was a volunteer with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department and participated in the Linus Project and Dress the Girls. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, quilting, and various other handcrafts. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD followed by a celebration of Shirley's life at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating a tribute gift in her name to the Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.StaufferFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Sep. 7, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Shirley Dudderar

Sep

20

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stauffer Funeral Home

1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD

Sep

20

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Stauffer Funeral Home

1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD

Funeral services provided by:

Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick

1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

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Brenda Hay

Earlier today

Dear Diane, Angie and Family,
I am so sorry to read about your Mom. I remember your parents bringing both of you girls home from the hospital after your births, babysitting you and enjoying being neighbors for many, many years. My thoughts and prayers will surround you all during this difficult time. I will cherish many memories we made through the years.
Love and Hugs,
Brenda, Glenn and Jeff Hay

Deborah Scheller

Earlier today

We met Shirley & John thru Trinity Lutheran Church and such nice people. Shirley was a great alto in choir and enjoyed singing with her over the years. The family has our deepest sympathy. Debbie & Steve Scheller

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