Frank Myron Chapman Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Frank Myron Chapman of Elkton, Maryland. Frank, born on January 13, 1931, passed away on May 29, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Frank for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Frank’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Karl Milton Chapman and Gertrude Eileen Chapman; and his son-in-law Doug Geary. He is survived by: his wife Helen Smend Chapman; and his children, Karen H. Fredricks (Harry) of Lewes, DE, Patricia "Patti" L. Geary of Elkton, MD, Randall "Randy" F. Chapman (Cindy) of North East, MD and Tamara "Tammy" G. Ciarlo (Vinny) of Newark, DE. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Because of his vast contributions to world industries with the use of fluoropolymers, he was inducted into the "Plastics Hall of Fame" in 1988.
