Michael William Olive

Michael William Olive 79, of Frederick Maryland passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living Facility, after a long illness.  Born on September 6, 1941 in Scranton Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Vincent Sr. and Ceceila (Rago) Olive.

As a young man, Mike loved the outdoors, and was very active in the Boy Scouts where he received the high award of Eagle Scout. He later graduated from Scranton Central High School with honors in 1959, and subsequently received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Lafayette College, Easton Pennsylvania in 1963. Michael was in the Reserve Officer Training Program in college, and later as an officer in the United States Army, where he completed his tour of duty in Wurzburg, Germany. Since Mike loved to travel he remained in Europe for a full year after his discharge.

After working several years as a chemist Mike returned to college and earned his masters degree in education from Western Maryland University, and began his life long career as a high school chemistry teacher in the Frederick Maryland County school system, where he was highly regarded by both students and faculty. 

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, and older sister, Marylou Frangella, and his life long partner and friend David Chowanec.  He is survived by his older brother Vincent J. Olive, and his wife Mary, David's sister Mary Lugar and her husband Joe from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his niece Karen Ann Struckler and her husband Jon, and children, Ashley, Jonathon, and Joseph, by James Olive and Michael Frangella and his son Michael Jr.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mikes behalf to:

Hospice of The Chesapeake 
90 Richie Highway, Pasadena MD, 21122

OR

Saint John's the Evangelist Church
118 E. Second Street
Frederick MD, 21701