Charles Edward Spalding Obituary
The memory of Charles Edward Spalding of Thurmont, Maryland, who passed away on March 18, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Edward Spalding to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Chester and Helen M. Gourley Spalding; his daughter Diane M. Spalding Miller; his brothers, Donald L. Spalding and James I. Spalding; his stepson Douglas Miller; his son-in-law Randall A. Miller; his cousin Richard Gackstatter; and his wife Elsie May Kelly Shane.
He is survived by: his sisters-in-law, Ellen Spalding and Joan Spalding; his daughter-in-law Olivia Miller; his stepdaughters, Victoria E. Mathis (Richard) and Barbara Schill; his cousins, Peggy Gackstatter, Teresa Palmer (John), Steve Watkins (Sherry) and David Watkins (Diane); his nephew Mark Spalding (Teri); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Lydia Wivell (Coleman) and Hayden Spalding; his niece Lisa Campbell (Todd); and his great-niece Katy.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Guardian Hose Company, 21 N. Church St., Thurmont, MD 21788, or to the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service, 27 N. Church St., Thurmont, MD 21788.
