Florence Guss

Florence Estell (Hasanovitz) Guss of Frederick, MD died on July 27, 2011
after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She left behind her
devoted husband Maurice, three sons, Samuel Gerald, Michael Lawrence,
and Tuviah Herschel Edward; Tuvy’s' s wife Tracey; grandchildren Michael
David, Joshua Simon, Jennifer Lillian, Jacob Ellis, and Josh and Jenny's
mother Nancy Harrison Guss.

As a child in Boston, MA, she would go directly from school to the YMHA
to take part in the Y activities until it was time to go home as her parents
returned from work . Her interest in the Y continued unabated as she
matured to adulthood . After her marriage and subsequent move to
Frederick, MD, Florence's involvement with the YMCA increased
substantially over the years. Her passion and contribution to the Y led her to
become an outstanding board member and to serve as President of the YMCA
Board . She remained an active and energetic proponent of the YMCA and
its programs until her illness prevented her from further participation .

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Florence Guss' volunteer service to the Frederick community included:

Frederick County YMCA, starting Day Camp Grove, with Roy Okan, served on many Y committees, and was also Mid-Atlantic Region Vice President; President of the Governor's Commission On Children And Youth for Frederick county; Frederick Women's Civic Club; Arts Council for Frederick county; Women In Community Service, President, consultant to Hot-Line, Frederick County Mental Health; The Fredericktowne Players; Frederick County Tourism; Frederick Women's Fair; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra In Frederick, board of directors;
Operation Colposcope, treasurer; Beth Sholom Synagogue, board of
directors; National Council Of Jewish Women, including Vice President and
President .

The awards Florence received were numerous and include: Hanna G .
Solomon Award For Outstanding Service - NCJW; Certificate Of Merit For
Arts Council Chairmanship - Frederick County Chamber of Commerce;
Outstanding Woman Of The Year Award - Frederick County Business And
Professional Women's Club; Service To Mankind Award - Frederick
Sunrise Sertoma Club; NCJW Certificate Of Honor; Volunteerism Award
For Service To The Frederick Community - Frederick Sertoma Club;
Community Service Award - Beth Sholom Congregation; Service Award-

Mid Atlantic Region YMCA; Frederick County YMCA Awards - Service
To Youth Award, Volunteer Of The Year Award, Distinguished Service As
President Award, President's Award For Leadership And Dedication .

Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick with Rabbi Morris Kosman officiating.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Frederick YMCA, or to the charitable
or religious organization of your choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.staufferfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick