Jean Kathryn Mertaugh, 77, of Lexington Park, MD died June 6, 2009, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Born June 25, 1932 in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Ruben Garl and Margaret Kathryn Garl.

She was a loving mother and wife who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her other interests included old movies, boating, and reading.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Mertaugh of Lexington Park, MD; her daughter, Margaret K. Cook, of Starkville, MS, sons Michael L. Mertaugh, of Easton, MD, and Patrick D. Mertaugh, of Preston, MD, and her grandchildren; Timothy Cook, Elayne K. Mertaugh, and Joseph P. Mertaugh. She is also survived by her brother, Gerald Garl of Ocala, FL

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half sister, Dorothy Peterman, and her brother Floyd Garl.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Relief Fund, P.O. Box 184, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.