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Mary Kovarik Obituary

On February 4, 2021, MARY LONG KOVARIK, beloved wife of John Kovarik, devoted mother of Heather Langsdale (Andrew) and Anne McNamara (Shawn); loving grandmother of Benjamin, Matthew, Jessica, Jacob Langsdale and Finnian McNamara; dear twin sister of Margaret Carr (the late Daniel). Mary was predeceased by her parents John and Dorothy Long. Also survived by many loving family and friends. The family will be receiving visitors by invitation only at HARRY H. WITZKE'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Ellicott City, MD on Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Bernadette Catholic Parish in Severn, MD on Thursday at 10am followed by the interment taking place at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. Due to COVID19 gathering restrictions at both the funeral home and the church, the viewings and the Mass will be livestreamed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude's Research Hospital or the ASPCA. For livestreaming and donation information or to make online condolences, please visit

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 9, 2021.

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Maria Garvey

February 10, 2021

Mary was a gentle and good woman who wanted to serve God anyway possible. I truly appreciate the outreach she and John gave to patients at BWMC. May she be at rest with the Lord. Prayers for all.

Sister Maritia Smith, SSND

February 9, 2021

Sending loving prayers to John and all the family. I will always remember Mary as a gentle and caring staff member at St,. Jane Frances. May Mary now rest in the arms of our loving God.

Sister Maritia Smith, SSND

February 9, 2021

Sending love and prayers to John and all the Family. I will always remember Mary's gentle ways as a member of the teaching staff at St. Jane Frances. Now, may she rest in the loving arms of Our Dear Lord.
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Sister Maritia Smith, SSND

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Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home

4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home

4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Parish

801 Stevenson Rd, Severn, MD 21144

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Interment

11:30 a.m.

Crownsville Veterans Cemetery

1080 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032

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4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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