Theresa R. Smialek, 91, formerly of Tantallon, MD died peacefully on May 25, 2010 at The Hermitage at St. Johns Creek, Solomons, MD.

She was born October 11, 1918 in Everson, PA to Jacob and Frances Kulczak the eldest of 5 children. She attended a Polish Catholic elementary school and a high school in that area. She married Joseph W. Smialek in November 1942 in Baltimore and together raised 4 children. She enjoyed the love of 12 grandchildren, 7 great-children and was awaiting the 8th. After living in Baltimore, D.C., and Hyattsville they became one of the original owners in Tantallon on the Potomac, MD.

Theresa enjoyed raising parakeets, watching squirrels, butterflies and gardening. She was competitive and liked playing Yatzee, cards, bingo, and scratch-offs. She was an avid Orioles fan and loved family holiday celebrations. She had latch-hooked 40-50 rugs and was known for her Polish cooking, baking, specially decorated cakes, and panoramic sugar Easter eggs. She had a generous spirit.The past 3 plus years have been happily spent with her new friends and devoted staff of the Hermitage where she fully participated in activities and special events.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years; her parents; a brother, Thomas Kulczak of MD; and a sister, Gertrude Loper of NV.

She is survived by two brothers, Valentine of MD and Robert of PA; her four children: Lawrence (Beverly) of Port Republic, MD; Richard (Carolyn) of Dublin, OH; Kathleen Simone of Huntingtown, MD; Timothy (Darlene) of Ashburn, VA; her grandchildren: Joseph (Jennifer) and Jacob (Chris) all of Calvert County, Matthew of CA, Jerome (Tara) of VA, Christopher of PA, Nicholas (Kristin) of GA, Sarah of FL, Katy of OH, Jessica (Kevin) of MD, Michael (Nick) of MN; Eric (Ashley) and Joshua all of VA; her great-grandchildren: Drew, Chad, Emma, Ty, Elle, Ethan, and Mikayla; friend, Patricia Young; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family received friends at Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD on Thursday, May 27, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, May 28, 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD, followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Donations in her name may be made to The Hermitage at St. John's Creek, P. O. Box 1509, Solomons, MD 20688; attn: Ms. Connie Himmelberger.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.