Lorraine Helena Nork, 80, of California, MD, died May 24, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 10, 1931 in Derth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Mary Vasil.

She was the loving wife of the William G. Nork, Jr., whom she married on June 25, 1955 in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Derth Amboy, NJ.

Mrs. Nork is survived by her children; Bill York (Susan) of Charlotte, N.C and their two sons Will and Josh Nork, Gary Nork (Renee) of Richmond, VA and their son Nick Nork, Doug Nork (Sue) of Cherry Hill, N.J. and their son DJ and daughter Kelsey Nork.

Lorraine moved to St. Mary's County in 1992 from Quartz Hill, Ca. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid reader, enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, loved to cook, an extensive international traveler with her husband Bill, but; her favorite was spending time with her family and cheering on her grand children at their sporting events. Mrs. Nork graduated from St. Mary's Catholic H.S. in Derth, Amboy, N.J. and attended Seton Hall University.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD with Fr. Jack Kennealy will be officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date.

Contributions may be made in memory of Lorraine Helena Nork to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.