Eugene Bernard "Gene" Gorrell, 93, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully on October 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Warren A. and Eda Kelly Gorrell.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Gorrell and daughter, Suzanne Lindsay.

Gene is survived by his loving children, Grier Smokovich, Beth Wilkinson, and Kelly Gorrell; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jay, Amy, Kelly Anne, Marybeth, Molly, Kate, Keegan, Emily, Kelly, Keith Allen, and Christopher; and sixteen great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 11 AM – 12 PM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 PM. Interment will be private.

Should friend's desire, memorial contributions may be made in Gene's memory to Calvert Hospice, www.calverthospice.org, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.