John Demko, 89, of Dameron, MD passed away on December 4, 2014 at his residence. Born March 2, 1925, in Dameron, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Demko, Sr. and Veronica Dvorchak Demko. He attended school in Ridge, Maryland.

In 1952, John married June Marie Sharrow, and they lived together in Dameron, MD celebrating over 58 happy years of marriage. He was a brick and block contractor who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, woodworking / painting, and camping. He and June treasured card nights with friends.

John was predeceased by his wife, his eldest son, John Robert "Bobby" Demko (Barbara), his parents, and his siblings: Ann Stancil (Carl) formerly of Fayetteville, NC and Joseph (Mary), formerly of St. Inigoes, MD.

He is survived by his daughter Debra Drury (Joe), son Jimmy Demko (Rosalie), daughter Diane Burr (Scott), and daughter Dawn Demko (Tony Humenik). Additionally, he is survived by grandchildren Jeff Drury (Davena), Wesley Demko, Thomas Burr, and Sara Burr and great granddaughter Ciearra Drury.

Family will receive friends for John's Life Celebration on Monday, December 8, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home with Remembrances at 7 p.m. Family and friends will gather at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. to process to interment at National Slovak Cemetery, Mattapany Road, St. Mary's City, MD. Pallbearers will be Joseph Drury, Scott Burr, Jeff Drury, George Milburn, Mark Buckner, and Tom Burr. Honorary pallbearer is Buddy Schuh.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.