On April 7, 2011 JANICE JEAN FREDERICK (Jan) passed away at Gilchrist Hospice after courageously battling lung cancer for 3 ½ years. Jan was born on September 30, 1941 and spent her formative years on Dudley Avenue. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1960 where she was a member of the Varsity Basketball Team. Shortly after her graduation, she became employed as a secretary at the Maryland State Police Headquarters, and later joined the administration of Governor Marvin Mandel in School Construction. After leaving the State and attending Essex Community College, Jan received a Real Estate Sales license in 1975 and continuously practiced her profession until shortly before her death. She was one of the leading sales associates at Grempler Realty, Inc., O’Connor, Piper & Flynn and Coldwell Banker and was a member of many professional associations. Jan was very charitable and was a volunteer at Villa Maria, and a mentor at inner city schools. She was also a skydiver and accomplished swimmer and snorkeler, enjoying all water activities. She was survived by her beloved son James Frederick; loving sister, Joan Knopp; brother James P. Sank; dear cousins, Patricia Barget, Diane Henkel and Richard Iager; nephews and nieces; and her longtime loving companion, Edward C. Covahey, Jr.
Services and Interment Private. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, P.O. Box 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236.