Adele Blankenship
Died: June 23, 2020
Adell Blankenship passed away on Tuesday, June 23. Adele was a life member of the department and was previously a very active member of the auxiliary.
In Memoriam
Recognizing the Sacrifices of Our Dedicated Members
Lisa Ricker
Died: June 14, 2018
Lisa Ferko Ricker passed away suddenly on June 14, 2018. She was a member of United Communities VFD Auxiliary.
Thomas Thelen
Died: May 3, 2018
On May 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving friends and family, Thomas Thelen passed from this life at the age of 70.
Buck Ferrin
Died: August 8, 2017
Buck joined the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department on March 9, 1993 at the young age of 56.
John Bossert
Died: December 6, 2015
John Richard Bossert III of Stevensville, Maryland passed away on December 6, 2015, at Compass Regional Hospice Center in Centreville, Maryland. He was 47.
John V. Simkins
Died: February 7, 2011
John had been with the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department since July 2008 and assisted our younger members develop their fire service skills.
Michael Schwink
Died: June 14, 2009
Firefighter Schwink had been with United Communities Volunteer Fire Department since 2005 and recently receive his certification as an EMT.
Victor Size
Died: July 1, 2008
Served with the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department, where he was fulfilling his second term as Fire Chief when he passed
David Brinkley
Died: September 21, 1998
A lifetime member of the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department, he served for 25 years and was one of the top three responders every year.