Mary Elizabeth Trossbach, 72, of Bushwood, MD passed away February 5, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 31, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Nicholas Dornall and Mary Madeline (Abell) Dornall.

Mary is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Bennett Trossbach, Sr.; children, Barbara Currie (Ray) of Bushwood, Bobby Trossbach of Avenue, Betty Ryce (Jimmy) of Bushwood and Ronnie Trossbach (Becky) of Bushwood; eight grandchildren, Ray Currie, Debbie Cusick (John), Robin Currie, Teresa Ryce (Johnny), Jenn Russell (Lee), Tina Jones (Brian), JD Ryce, and Josh Trossbach (Lorrie); and 9 great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings, Bebe Flora of Mechanicsville, Charlotte Wathen of Mechanicsville, Louise Sturm of Millersville, and Charlie Dornall of Millersville.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Krissy Ryce, great-grandson Johnny Ryce, III, and sister Margaret Hill.

Mary spent her career working as a clerk and seamstress at Town Cleaners. She also tutored adults in reading, and made children's clothes at a sewing factory. In her spare time, she volunteered at her church and spent time crocheting and making special gifts for family and friends. Her pride and joy was her family and visits from the great-grandbabies, "her babies". She also enjoyed reading, working on the family farm, and was very involved in church and prayer.

Mary was a very selfless and loving woman whose life revolved around her family. Her needs were simple and her happiness lied in the happiness of those she loved. She was very independent and she took care of her loved ones. Mary was adamant that her loved ones did not need to take care of her. She was gracious and forgiving and was looked up to by many. Always welcoming, she was loved by all that met her.

Family will receive friends for Mary's Life Celebration on Friday, February 7, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Charles Cortinovis on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD 20618. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Currie, Jr., J.D. Ryce, Josh Trossbach, Brian Jones, Junior Lathroum and George Beall.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

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