Rhod-Ayr (Frederick County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rhod-Ayr ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rhod-Ayr. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Max Bishop (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waynesboro (PA) on September 5, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Waynesboro (PA) on February 24, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the south southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rhod-Ayr to Arlington National Cemetery
Jim Castiglia (Professional football)
- He was born in Passaic (NJ) on September 30, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rockville (MD) on December 26, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Passaic is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Rockville is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Castiglia<1>
- Google driving directions:
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Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located nearby and to the north of Rhod-Ayr.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rhod-Ayr to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on April 22, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Woodbine is located in Carroll County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
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David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on September 7, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Waverly (MD) on March 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Woodbine is located in Carroll County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waverly is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rhod-Ayr to Loudon Park Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on April 6, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Rockland (MD) on July 8, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rhod-Ayr to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Heffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the south southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- She was born in Meriden (CT) on January 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Green Spring Junction (MD) on May 25, 1981 (a Monday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rhod-Ayr to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Guy Prather (Professional football)
- He was born in Gaithersburg (MD) on March 28, 1958 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (NC) on April 18, 2016 (a Monday).
- Gaithersburg is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- Huntsville is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Prather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhod-Ayr to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located in Carroll County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Mattie Stepanek (Poet, author)
- Full name: Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek
- He was born in Rockville (MD) on July 17, 1990 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on June 22, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 13.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Rhod-Ayr. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mattie Stepanek<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhod-Ayr to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
John Besson 'Jack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Besson 'Jack' Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhod-Ayr to Fairview Cemetery
John Budd Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rhod-Ayr (which is located in Frederick County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Budd Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhod-Ayr to Fairview Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.