The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest, Lt. Stephen Charles Reynolds, MDSP Retired.” Lt. Reynolds served with the Maryland State Police from January 3, 1972 until he retired on November 1, 1999. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
June 21, 1950 ~ June 9, 2025
OBITUARY
Stephen Charles Reynolds, 74, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home at Gull Creek Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family and devoted companion, Shirley Rhodes, on June 09, 2025.
Born on June 21, 1950, in Ft. Lewis, Washington, to Donald Francis Reynolds and Eileen Reynolds (née McCarthy), Steve’s early life was shaped by his father’s military career, which allowed the family to travel extensively. They eventually settled in Odenton, Maryland, where his father was stationed at Fort Meade.
Steve graduated from George Washington High School in San Francisco, California, in 1969. After graduating high school and then earning his two-year degree, he proudly joined the Maryland State Police. He dedicated 27½ years to the force, retiring with the rank of First Lieutenant. Continuing his lifelong commitment to public service, Steve later served with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, retiring once more in 2016.
Steve is survived by his daughter, Jane (Norm) Collins; his son, Don (Kim) Reynolds; and his six grandchildren: Ryan Collins, Casey Collins, Grady Reynolds, Gage Reynolds, Gunnar Reynolds, and Alexander Johnson. He is also survived by his sister, Ann (Jim) Duffy, and his brother, Dale Reynolds, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Shirley Jane Reynolds (née Biggs), who passed away in 2015.
SERVICES
Visitation
The family will receive friends at the Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, Maryland, on Monday, June 16, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral Service & Interment
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:00 AM, followed by interment at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stephen’s name to Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.give.michaeljfox.org or to Coastal Hospice, https://www.coastalhospice.org/make-a-donation/.
Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall here.
