Stephanie Louise "Steff" Abell, 64, of Hollywood, MD died March 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. Born August 22, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late James Allen and Phiney Alvey Cusic.

She was the loving wife to Floyd Abell whom she married on March 21, 1964 at St. John's Church in Hollywood, MD.

She was the sister of Jo Allen Mattingly of Hollywood, MD, the late James Anthony Cusic of Hollywood, MD, Larry (Marica) Cusic of Omaha, NE, Jane Hier (Mickey) of Pittsford, VT and Kevin (Charlene) Cusic of Hollywood, MD.

Stephanie graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1963 and attended college to become a dental assistant. She became the assistant of the late Dr. Rolla Burk and was later employed by Dr. Blair Wood. She retired after many years of service in September of 2009 due to acute illness.

Stephanie and Floyd did not have children of their own, but after Floyd's sister Betty Lou Wathen passed away they helped raise Edie, Sherri, Lisa, Susie and Janie and thought of them as their own children. Family always came first with Stephanie and she had such great love for her nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She enjoyed Ocean City, gambling, reading and relaxing on the porch at the family home on Patuxent River.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00PM with Deacon Lou Koeniger officiating. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 5, 2010, in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD at 11:00 AM with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Cusic, Timmy Mattingly, Harold Anderson, Jr., Philip Cusic, Steve Cook, Patrick Woodburn and Michael Miedzinski.

Contributions may be sent to the St. John's Francis Regis Catholic Church and School, 43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

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