Lydia Kester, 84, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on March 26, 2014 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC. She was born June 18, 1929 in Prague Czechoslovakia to the late Karl and Lydia Tscherney.

Lydia worked as an interpreter in Germany for the American Armed Forces before moving to the United States. She loved horseback riding, and square dancing.

Lydia was predeceased by her son, Philip Kester. She is survived by her grandson, Thomas Kester of Alexandria, Virginia, daughter in law Carol Petro, of Alexandria, Virginia, her sister Gertraude Schmitt and her son Martin both of Nuerenberg, Germany. She is also survived by her dear friend, Howard Hickman of St. Leonard, Maryland.

Friends may call at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland on Monday March 31, 2014 from 10 to 12 Noon where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Chesapeake Highland, Port Republic, Maryland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice or St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.