It is with deep sorrow that the Cumberland Barrack announces the death of Retired Sergeant Charles (Charlie) Snow, who passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 94. In the early stages of his career in 1958, Sgt. Snow was assigned to road patrol duties at the Cumberland Barrack, later transitioning to Aviation Command in 1971. He took immense pride in being one of the first medics during the program’s early medevac operations, flying on a Bell Jet Ranger for nearly nine years. Sgt. Snow concluded his career in 1981 as a shift supervisor at the Frederick Barrack, retiring to settle in Walkersville.
March 24, 1931 – January 10, 2026
OBITUARY
Charles T. Snow, age 94, formerly of Walkersville, MD passed away peacefully with family by his side at Citizens Care and Rehab Center in Frederick.
Born March 24, 1931 in Mt. Airy, NC, he was the son of the late Joseph I. and Sybil Jackson Snow.
Mr. Snow grew up in LaVale, MD and was a 1950 graduate of Allegheny High School. He was one of the main principals in starting the LaVale Rescue Squad which has been in operation for over 55 years. In 1956 he joined the Maryland State Police, where in addition to road patrol, he spent eight years with the helicopter division as a medic. He was one of the first groups of troopers to fly in the newly formed State Police Aviation Unit in the early 70’s. He retired from the Barrack B in Frederick as a sergeant after 25 years.
After retirement he owned and operated Evergreen/Grape Creek Nursery in Walkersville for 6 years and later worked as a security officer at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. He was a member of Glade United Church of Christ, Walkersville and a life member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 282 in Woodsboro where he had many friends.
He is survived by daughter Toni L. Snow and partner Steve Tubbs of Cambridge, MA, sons Charles Steven Snow and partner Nancy Birch of Ft. Myers, FL, John Scott Snow and wife Susie of Ringgold, MD, step grandson John May and brother-in-law Charles “Skip” Hatfield.
He was predeceased by his wife Sandra Snow, as well as one brother, and four sisters. He was the last of his remaining siblings.
SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Hartzler Funeral Home, 404 S. Main Street, Woodsboro, MD 21701
With a Sons of the American Legion memorial service at 7 PM
Visitation
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 15205 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, MD 21502
Funeral Service
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00PM
Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 15205 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, MD 21502
Interment will follow in
Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 11128 Cash Valley Rd NW, Cumberland, MD 21502
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County, 1202 E. Patrick St., Ste 13 A, Frederick, 21701.
Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall here.
Jeremy W. Stonebraker
Lieutenant – Barrack Commander
Maryland Department of State Police
Cumberland Barrack – “C”
