Vorice Schaumann
Vorice Schaumann
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Born in Wilmington, DE, on July 31, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Cynthia M. (Frey) Kirk, Sr. Vorice worked as a fitness instructor at the Newark YMCA. Vorice loved animals and rescued several over the years. Above all, she loved and supported her family relentlessly.
In addition to her parents, Vorice was preceded in death by her brothers, Alan White and Forrest Kirk, Jr. She is survived by her companion, Rodger Grady, Jr.; husband, Paul L. Schaumann, Sr.; son, Paul L. Schaumann, Jr.; and sister, Valeri Reffner.
A graveside service will begin at 11 am on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Appleton Road, Elkton, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vorice's memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online by clicking here.
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Clifford Roseboom
February 1, 2026
Vorice was a wonderful woman-someone I had the blessing of knowing for nearly 40 years of my life. I first came to know her through my childhood best friend, Jon. His family opened their home to me and accepted me as one of their own. I trusted and loved their son like a brother, and in return, I was treated like family in every sense of the word.
I can´t remember the exact moment I formally met Vorice, but that almost feels fitting. She was simply *there*-woven naturally into so many moments of my life. Whether it was canoeing at the park, stopping by to see Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, or visiting Jon´s grandparents with his parents, warmth and joy were always present. You could feel how genuine it was. Some people offer kindness that feels forced or conditional-but Vorice and her family were never like that. They were real, welcoming, and loving, without judgment or reservation.
You never knew when you might run into Vorice. Sometimes we´d stop by her home with Jon and his family, and every time I felt like I belonged. I always knew I would never be treated any differently than her own family, and that feeling stays with me to this day.
The past ten years of my life have been filled with ups and downs, and during that time I didn´t get the chance to see Vorice as much as I wanted. Still, she was never far from my thoughts. As time passes, you begin to realize how quickly it all goes by-and how many good people you love begin to pass on. I suppose that´s part of getting older.
The last time I saw Vorice, she had ordered a pizza. We sat together, talked, laughed, and shared a simple, perfect moment with my best friend and Dana. Those are the moments that stay with you.
I don´t handle loss easily. I often ask the same questions, even though I already know the answers. Why are we made to love people so deeply, only to have them taken from us? I remind myself that if the Lord never called anyone home, heaven would be empty and the earth overcrowded. Still, I wonder-couldn´t heaven exist here, where no one ever has to say goodbye?
Some losses you learn to live with. Others stay with you forever. Vorice was one of those people. Some people pass through your life without leaving a mark-but she meant the world to me.
Even though we hadn´t spoken in years, I know this without hesitation: if Vorice had ever called me and needed anything, I would have been there instantly. That´s how you know when someone truly matters-when there is nothing you wouldn´t do for them.
People often say, "Rest in peace." But I don´t think of Vorice as resting. I believe she is in paradise, walking alongside Jesus, smiling-reunited with her brother Forrest, her mother and father, and her big brother Alan.
Until we meet again, Vorice, I will always love you dearly. Thank you for the warmth you gave me, for the love I felt in your presence, and for the memories that continue to bring comfort as I grow older. You were truly one of the best.
I love you very much.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your life and family.
Cliff
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