Pauline Barbara Gasparovic, 90, of St. Mary's City, MD and formerly of FL died June 17, 2008 at her residence. Born February 14, 1918 in Great Mills, MD she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Hradsky Gasparovic.

She is survived by her cousin Anna Vecera of St. Mary's City, MD, nieces Linda Shaklee, Elizabeth Czarra and her husband Fred, all of St. Mary's City, MD, nephews Lawrence Haskell of St. Mary's City and Martin Haskell and his wife Barbara of Berkley Springs, WV and a host of relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters and brothers in law Helen Peters and her husband Pete and Ann Haskell and her husband Warren and her nephew Bruce Haskell.

She worked as a court reporter for the Federal Government until her retirement in 1970. She loved to travel and did so for many years while working for the Federal Government. After her retirement, she moved to Venice, FL and in 1996 she moved back to St. Mary's County. She enjoyed working with her flowers and fruit trees while living in FL. She also liked to play bingo and cards with her friends.

All services will be private. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or S.M.A.W.L.-St. Mary's County Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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