Ethel Inez Cusic, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Hughesville, MD passed away on March 12, 2013 in her home. Born on March 7, 1937 in Benedict, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Nicholas and Elsie Irene (Goldsmith) Langley.

Ethel was the loving wife of Quincy Edward "Jr." Cusic whom she married on August 3, 1957 in Benedict, MD.

Mrs. Cusic is survived by her children; Debbie Johnson (Ray) of Bryantown, MD, Sandra Wood (Tony), Karen Montgomery (John "Monkey") both of Mechanicsville, MD, and brother James (Darlene) Langley of La Plata, MD.

Ethel graduated from La Plata High School in 1955 and moved from Hughesville, MD to St. Mary's County in 1957. She worked as a Secretary for Edward "Jr." Cusic Building Company for 42 years retiring in 2005.

Ethel enjoyed dancing, cooking, playing slot machines, watching wrestling, camping, playing cards, gardening, and was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was known to many as "Mama Inie" and "Aunt Inie" to her loving niece and nephew Donna and Tom. Many always complimented her famous potato salad. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She was a second mom to a lot of people, and loved by many.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be; Francis Copsey, Francis Langley, Tom Langley, Bobby Cusic, Ray Johnson, and John "Monkey" Montgomery. Honorary Pallbearers will be; John Montgomery, Jimmy Herriman, Raymond Quade, Tom Hagan, Rita Kelley, and Dorothy Morgan.

Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.