B. Scott "Jez" Jeznach

B. Scott "Jez" Jeznach, 50, of Westminster, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Born March 2, 1960, he was the son of Peggy and Charles Kuehne, of Cambridge. He was the husband of Josie Jeznach, his wife of 11/2 years. He was a graduate of South Carroll High School in Sykesville and of Western New England University in Massachusetts. He served in the Army, sergeant 1st class, as a military intelligence agent and was a jump master in the 82nd Airborne Division and Special Forces. He served his country in Desert Storm, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and also in Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Continental United States. He was the code enforcer for the City of Westminster and in investigations for the Department of Labor. He was a member of the Hillsboro, N.C., Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed history and was a re-enactor with Congresses Own Revolutionary War units, Royal Marines, Star of 1812 and World War II. Surviving, in addition to his parents and wife, are sister and brother-in-law Cheryl Anne and Jeffery Phillipe, of Eden; nephew and godchild Russell Charles Phillip, of Eden; step-children Jose Jr., Daniel and Clarissa Velazquez; aunts and uncles Pat Kelly, Diane and Jack Folger and Terri and Ken Kuehne; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Westminster fire hall, 28 John St., Westminster. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Westminster fire company, 28 John St., P.O. Box 357, Westminster, MD 21158; or to the Clarissa Velazquez Education Fund, 450 E. Green St., Westminster, MD 21157. Online condolences may be made at www.prittsfuneralhome.com. Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.