John Leo "Johnny" Staeb, 73, of Chesapeake Beach passed away April 16, 2017 at his home. He was born June 18, 1943 in Albany, NY. John was raised in New York and enlisted in the US Air Force after graduating high school. He married his wife Arlene in the late 1960's and they lived in New York until moving to Maryland in the 1970's.

He was employed as a lithographer in Washington, D.C. working on geographical books and retired in the early 2000's. After retirement, John worked as a truck driver for a pharmaceutical company. After the Arlene passed away, John met Esther Quesenberry and they have been together for 10 years. John was a member of the American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. He loved being on the water, boating, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene and a sister Anita Staeb. He is survived by his fiancée Esther Rita Quesenberry, step-daughter Lori Harrington and husband Patrick of Dunkirk, grandchildren Kelly and Sean Harrington, a brother Frank Staeb and wife Josie of Ludlow, MA, and many, many friends. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.