Mary Ann Vaonakis

Mary Ann Vaonakis, 84, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of James "Jim" Vaonakis. They were married for 63 years. 

Born on October 21, 1939, in Carlyle, IL, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Leona (Buhrkuhl) Brandhorst.

She was a graduate of Community High School, Class of 1957 in Nashville, IL. Mary Ann worked at Verizon for 22 years in the Computer Operations Dept. She was a member of Peace in Christ Lutheran Church in Walkersville for 20 years. 

She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Family was the core of her life and loved celebrating family birthdays, holidays, life events and milestones. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her husband, survived by children, John Vaonakis and wife Linda, Angela Mullins, and Gregory Vaonakis and wife Erin; and grandchildren, Johnny, Gina, Nathaniel and wife Gabi, Haley, Garrett, Sophia, and Phoenix.

She was predeceased by her sister, Mildred Manz.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, with a funeral service to begin at 11. Officiating will be Pastor Bradley Singer. 

Interment to follow at Glade Cemetery in Walkersville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

"Her Smile"

Though her smile is gone forever

And her hand I cannot touch, 

I still have so many memories

Of the one I loved so much. 

Her memory is now my keepsake

Which with I'll never part. 

God has her in His keeping

I have her in my heart. 

Sadly missed, but never forgotten.