Deborah Maureen “Debbie” McHugh, 62, of Valley Lee, MD passed away March 5, 2017 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 30, 1954 in Springville, NY to the late Carl Michael Szucs and Elaine Ruth Keller. Debbie graduated in 1972 from Holland Central High School in New York and Buffalo State College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She earned her Master’s degree in Special Education from George Washington University. On August 6, 1977 she married her beloved husband, Brian Francis McHugh, in Holland, NY. Together they celebrated over 31 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in July 2009. She began her teaching career at Margaret Brent Middle School and later transferred to Leonardtown High School when it opened. She was the Chair of the Special Education Department until her retirement in 2009, with over 30 years of dedication to the students. After retirement she continued to volunteer, advise other teachers and substitute teach until 2016 at Leonardtown High School. Debbie was an excellent cook and made many delicious meals. She enjoyed hosting her son and his friends. She also enjoyed going to the […]
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