Agnes Ann Watko's Obituary
Born April 17, 1926, Agnes peacefully passed away on June 19, 2023. At that time, she was in the caring hands of the staff at Bayleigh Chase, Easton, MD. Born in Clairton, PA later resided in St. Michaels, MD since 1985.
Agnes graduated from Robert Morris Secretarial Business College in Pittsburg, PA. She married the "love of her life" Bernard in 1945. They later moved to St. Michaels where she and her daughter managed "Shaw Bay Classics" for her brother Neil Kvasnak. She continued her passion for retail later at Island Treasures.
Agnes was the "Matriarch" of her family. Through her strength, compassion, and unconditional love, she was the positive force guiding all of them. This included many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was a talented writer and through her writing clubs and later online, she continued her gift of story telling her family legacy.
Agnes and her husband, "Bernie" (who passed away June 2, 2005) were blessed with three wonderful children, Gregory (Mary), Neil (Sandy), and Leslie (Bud). All three families gave Agnes 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, all of whom remember Agnes with great warmth and love.
The "Celebration of Life" for Agnes will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Harrison's Harbour Lights restaurant located in St. Michaels Harbour Inn, 101 N Harbor Rd., St. Michaels, MD.
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