Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, Frederick MD

KEENEY & BASFORD FUNERAL HOME, P.A.

Located in downtown Frederick 
106 East Church Street, Frederick MD 21701
301-662-2175

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Staff at Keeney & Basford
Keeney & Basford Funeral Home :: Frederick, MD

Our code of behavior is simple: serve, as you would be served.

That’s why a licensed member of our staff is on-call to you at all times. When death occurs, or when your family and friends are visiting our facility, you expect and deserve immediate answers and assistance. At Keeney & Basford, you can rest assured that someone will always be there.

Our Dedicated Staff
Richard GrafRichard E. Graf
Rick was raised in Hampstead, Carroll County. He was a 1975 graduate of North Carroll High School and a 1979 graduate of Catonsville Community College Mortuary Science Program. He is currently co-owner of the funeral home after working here for over 20 years. Rick enjoys golf, and had served as Board member of the Frederick County Alzheimers Association. His wife is Rose Geiger-Graf and he has a daughter, Megan, son-in-law, Rene, two grandsons, Jacob and Elijah, and his son, Ryan. Contact Rick at rick@keeneybasford.com
Keith RobersonKeith L. Roberson
Keith is a native of Frederick County and grew up in Walkersville, where he graduated from Walkersville High School in 1980. He attended Frederick Community College and received his Mortuary degree from Catonsville Community College Mortuary Science Program in 1984. Keith is currently co-owner with Rick and has been here for over 20 years. He serves on the Board of the Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross; has been actively involved in the St. John’s Cemetery Restoration and current Oversight committee. He is married to Myla and has three children, Ben, and twins, Joshua & Sydney. Contact Keith at keith@keeneybasford.com
John SkaroJohn Skaro
John A. Skaro recently joined our staff and is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and a 1989 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with a A.S.T. degree. John and his family moved to the Baltimore area in 1997. John currently carries a funeral directors license in Pennsylvania, as well as the State of Maryland. John is married to wife Karen, and has 2 sons, Michael and Jonathan. He is quite active with the Maryland Youth Sports Association and an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5208, at the Sacred Heart Church of Glyndon, MD. Contact John at john@keeneybasford.com

Mark OelligMark Oellig
Mark grew up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. After completing Mortuary School at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Mark moved to Maryland and was licensed in 2005.  He moved to Frederick and joined our staff in 2007. Mark enjoys outdoor sports such as hiking, golf and tennis. He also enjoys live entertainment such as Broadway shows and musicals. He is a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren. Contact Mark at mark@keeneybasford.com
Jacqui KrehJacqui Kreh
Jacqui is a Frederick County native who was raised on a dairy farm in Ceresville. A graduate of Walkersville High School, she holds a B.S. in Communications from Shepherd University, and an Associate’s in Mortuary Science from Catonsville Community College. She is very active in 4-H, the Middletown Elementary School PTA and Brook Hill United Methodist Church. Jacqui and her husband, Richard, have five children. In her spare time she enjoys local theatre, and attending her children’s activities. Contact Jacqui at jacqui@keeneybasford.com
Shawn JohnsonShawn M. Johnson
Shawn was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Point Park University, and The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Shawn relocated to Maryland in June of 2005 to pursue a career in funeral service. After serving an apprenticeship, he earned his Funeral Director's license in April 2006. In addition to being a licensed funeral director, Shawn is also a trained Crematory Operator, receiving certification in September, 2005. He married his high school sweetheart, Ryann Liszka, formerly of Rockville, shortly before moving to Maryland. They reside in Frederick. In his leisure time, Shawn enjoys, relaxing with family and close friends, watching sporting events and taking care of his pets. Contact Shawn at shawn@keeneybasford.com.
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