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Couple Dies Holding Hands After 70 Years Together
5 Mar
Summary
- Elderly couple died holding hands after 70 years of marriage.
- A car crash on Route 15 ended their long and devoted relationship.
- The couple were pillars of their community, deeply missed by many.
Kenneth and Marilyn Oland, married for over 70 years, died holding hands in a Baltimore hospital on March 2, 2026. The couple, aged 90 and 88 respectively, were placed on life support after a severe car crash near their Thurmont, Maryland home.
Their vehicle was struck on Route 15 after failing to yield the right of way, according to Maryland State Police. The Olands, who married in 1955, shared three children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Loved ones emphasized their inseparable bond, noting it was a comfort that they passed away simultaneously.
Friends and community members described the Olands as pillars of Thurmont, having moved there in 1963. They were regulars at the Thurmont Senior Center and Kountry Kitchen, leaving a significant impact and a sense of loss. Kenneth Oland was a retired businessman and former chairman of the Thurmont board of appeals, while Marilyn Oland had a career in chiropractic care before retiring in 2023.
