Christopher Joseph Drazba
December 9, 1963 ~ November 19, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 4:30 PM in SAYSF Bible Church in Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Rod Spade officiating. Interment will be held in Abington Hills Cemetery Scranton, PA.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 22, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM in SAYSF Bible Church Lexington Park, MD.
Christopher “Chris” Joseph Drazba, 49 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Scranton, PA died November 19, 2013 at his residence. Born December 9, 1963 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of Muriel Golya Simpkins of Scranton, PA and Robert Phillip Drazba of Brownstown, PA.
Chris is the loving husband of Tina Louise Drazba whom he married in Clarks Summit, PA, father of David Philip Drazba, Rachel Christine Drazba, and Emily Grace Drazba all of Leonardtown, MD, also survived by his siblings, Robert P. Drazba and Ann Corrine Drazba
Chris graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1982. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University in 1986. Chris moved to St. Mary’s county in 1987 from Falls, PA, he was Lead Software Engineer, EE at Patuxent River NAS, NAWCAD Code 4.5.8.1 for 26 years. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, Motorcycle road trips, bicycling, he was a bee keeper and a member of the Sanners Lake Sportsman Club.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 22, 2013 from 2:00PM to 4:30 PM in the SAYSF Bible Church, Lexington Park, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:30PM in the Church with Pastor Rod Spade officiating. Interment will take place on Monday, November 25, 2013 in Abington Hills Cemetery, State, PA.
Contributions may be made to the Christopher Drazba Memorial Fund c/o PNC Bank, 25895 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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“Our prayers are with your family. Friends in North Carolina.”
“Our deepest heart felt sympathies go out to the family. We enjoyed spending time with Chris when he visited his family here in Brownstown. We are so sorry for your loss, we have fond memories of him. “
“I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. You are in my prayers. “
“May our heavenly Father provide you comfort through his Holy Spirit.”
“Our thoughts, prayers and hope are with you.”
“We are very sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. He was a joy to work with. Such an intelligent man. Our prayers are with all who loved him at this time. With deepest sympathies…”
“Our deepest sympathies, hugs and prayers. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 “
“We are so very sorry for your loss! We are praying for you and the kids that you would experience God’s great peace. Know that He is holding you in the palm of His hand!”
“Tina and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chris was a dear and respected friend and co-worker, he will be forever missed”
“Our sincere and heartfelt prayers are with you all. I recall our days together in Scouts, as well as working-together in support of our civil-rights in Annapolis last year. May God be with you in these most trying times. John & Jennifer Mountjoy, and family”
“Tina, We are so sorry to hear of chris’s passing, you and your family are in our prayers and we are here if you need anything. “
“Tina, our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you and the family at this very difficult time. Our office is a very sad place right now as we share in your loss.”
“My thoughts and prayer go out to Chris’ family, friends and those that love him.”
“Dear Tina, Words cannot express the heartache we feel for your family. Life doesn’t make sense at many moments in our life. Please know that you are in our prayers and if you need anything we are just across the way. With deepest sympathies, “
“RIP Chris…”
“I am deeply saddened to learn of Chris´s passing. He was a hard-working person with seemingly limitless energy. I will miss his sense of humor, including an occasional Monty Python quote about hamsters and elderberries thrown in as he worked. Rest in peace my friend. John 3:16”
“Tina, David, Rachel and Emily, We pray that God will comfort you and carry your burdens as only He is able.”
“Tina — No words can express our sorrow for you and your family. May you rest in His comfort during this difficult time. We are only a driveway away. Blessings to you! “
“Sending my deepest sympathies.”
“Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers”
“My deepest sympathies go out to family and friends. I have enjoyed sharing time with Chris over the past 20 years, and am grateful to have had that time. He taught me a lot both professionally and personally. He was always full of knowledge and eager to share. We have had many wonderful adventures together. He will be greatly missed.”
“Crossing the Bar Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. -Alfred Lord Tennyson”
“Tina and Dave, Our most sincere condolences. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.”
“Dear Tina, We are praying for you and your family. Hold fast to the Lord. Roger & Gina Sherwood”
“To all of the Family – we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. “
“Tina, I am sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. I remember how sweet he was to you when he was visiting when you were my roommate. Praying for you and your family! I am so sorry for your loss! “