Kenneth H McLaughlin

Kenneth H. McLaughlin, 65, a Millersville, PA native who became a software developer and founder of the data analytics company 4DIQ, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2024, at his home in Rock Hall, MD. He was the son of the late Kenneth Boyd McLaughlin (2011) and Genevieve June McLaughlin of Millersville (2019) and predeceased by his brother Wesley B. McLaughlin of Columbia, PA (July 11, 2024). As a young boy, Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping in Lancaster County PA and at the family cabin in Michaux State Forest. Ken attended Penn Manor High School and graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He also earned a Master of Science degree from Temple University’s Fox School of Business. As founder and managing partner of 4DIQ, Ken designed computer programs to help businesses identify data patterns and make informed decisions. He moved to the small town of Rock Hall, MD near the Chesapeake Bay with his partner of 20 years, Carol Sutera. They soon became active members of its community and enjoyed transforming their home into a popular local attraction with extravagant decorations for Halloween and other holidays. Ken loved life on the Eastern Shore where he went boating, kayaking, fishing, and crabbing. He was an avid Phillies fan, birder and gardener, and enjoyed hiking, camping, biking, music, painting, and drawing. Ken was often seen riding his bicycle through town, greeting anyone he passed with a big smile. Ken donated his time and software development skills to businesses of the local community, as well as several nonprofits such as Friends of Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Main Street Rock Hall, which he served as a board member. Ken is survived by Carol, his two sons, Andrew of Landenberg, PA and Alex of Newark, DE, three stepsons, Kyle of Wayne, PA, Adam and Christopher both of Philadelphia, PA, and his two sisters, Diane and husband Earl of Willow Street, PA and Gail and husband Mark of Kennett Square, PA. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held in Rock Hall, MD on Friday, November 8 at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St, from 4pm to 7pm. In Ken’s honor, please consider donating to the Friends of Eastern Neck NWR at FriendsofEasternNeck.org

Kenneth H McLaughlin

September 3, 1959 - September 12, 2024