Janice Marie Lynch
May 18, 1949 – September 6, 2023
Janice Marie Harrison Lynch, age 74, of Owings Maryland passed away on September 6, 2023, at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland in the arms of her husband Mark and her daughter Christina. She attended public schools in Maryland and was employed as a Senior Account Representative of First American Title Insurance Company.
Janice married Mark S. Lynch Esq. in 1987 and they resided in Upper Marlboro Maryland until moving to Owings, Maryland in 2000. Janice was a successful real estate professional and earned the respect of her peers by the achievement of the designation of Certified Land Title Professional. She was recognized by the real estate industry in Maryland by her election as President of the Maryland Land Title Association in 2005 and she presided over the largest Convention of real estate professionals in Maryland in the history of the MLTA.
Janice was an accomplished antique dealer and traveled to London England for many years to scour the countryside for antiquities which she restored and sold at antiques shows and Savage Mill Antique Center in Savage Mill Maryland. Janice’s antiques were selected for presentation of a Victorian era bedroom at the 34th annual Decorator Show at historic “Oakdale Farm” in Woodbine, Maryland in 2022.
Christmas was a magical time for Janice, and she would host for many years a Christmas Brunch at her home in Owings where dozens of family and friends gathered to share food, blessings, special moments and participate in what became a traditional singing of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Janice felt blessed in life and shared those blessings by donating to the Project Echo Homeless Shelter in Prince Frederick, Maryland and attending and donating to the annual holiday auction for Hospice of Calvert. Janice’s Hospice Christmas Tree remains in her home today.
Janice was a passionate and devoted mother to her daughter Christina and a loving “Nonie” to her beloved twin grandsons, Bryce Howard Paige, and Chase Steven Paige. Janice loved spending weekends at her grandson’s soccer games and tournaments in North Carolina, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Janice continuously encouraged her grandsons to victory on the field and on extremely rare occasions consoled them in defeat. While Janice was proud of her grandsons Chase and Bryce for their athletic and scholastic ability, she was most proud of “her boys” for being compassionate, caring, loving, respectful and joyful children. Janice wanted most in life for her daughter Tina and “her boys” to have successful and happy life journeys. A special joy for Janice was dinner on the deck of her home overlooking her gardens with Mark, Tina, Chase and Bryce and the inevitable UNO card games that would last well into the night.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry Harrison Sr. who passed away in 2000 and her mother Constas Ann Harrison, at age 101 in 2023. Janice is survived by her husband Mark S. Lynch Esq. of Owings, Maryland, her daughter Christina (Tina) Marie Buck of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, her twin grandsons Chase Steven Paige and Bryce Howard Paige, her siblings Patricia A. Riddle and her husband Jimmy of Tracy’s Landing, Maryland, Beverly J. Smith of Portsmouth, Ohio, William Henry Harrison Jr. of Clarksville, Indiana, Josephine C. Guarino of Annapolis, Maryland and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Expressions of Sympathy in Janice’s name may be made to:
Hospice of the Chesapeake
www.hospicechesapeake.org
90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 987-2003
Visitation
Saturday, September 23, 2023
2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Services
Saturday, September 23, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
Condolences
Sort Comments
11 Sep 2023
12:48pm
Mark, I am so sorry to hear this, Jan was a beautiful soul inside and out. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…
City
Annapolis
State
MD
12 Sep 2023
2:10pm
Mark, I have no words…. Jan was a force of nature and a woman I always admired for her determination and fierce defense of her agents. I know everyone will miss her.
You and your loved ones will be in my prayers at this very difficult time.
Alice McDonnell
retired from First American 2022
City
Chantilly
State
VA
26 Sep 2023
7:31pm
Alice…the loss of my beautiful bride Janice was heartbreaking, and it is comforting to know that so many people respected and loved her as a friend, as a colleague, or a title agent she was devoted to and loved not only as clients but as friends. Jan had an enormous heart and there was always room for one more person, one more colleague, one more family member as her life journey progressed and touched so many people along the way. I know Jan had an extra special place in her heart for you and she told me when you spoke and how much she missed seeing you. Jan’s First American family was a large part of Jan’s personal and professional life journey and I know she was blessed by knowing you… Love you Alice….Mark
City
Owings
State
MD
12 Sep 2023
4:19pm
Mark, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Jan was an absolute joy to work with and her agent’s and First American family loved her. She will definitely be missed. RIP Jan. Mark, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
City
Mount Holly
State
NORTH CAROLINA
12 Sep 2023
10:27pm
Tina my sincere condolences, I know you loved your mom so much! You and your family are in my prayers!
City
Beltsville
State
Maryland
13 Sep 2023
8:56am
Dear Mark, My heartfelt condolences for you and your family. Jan has always been a bright light to me and this industry.
A warm friend, a positive influence and a nurturing presence.
She will be missed but, her spirit will remain with everyone that has come in touch with her.
With Love,
Godspeed,
Frank Jablonski.
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
13 Sep 2023
11:26am
Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. Jan was always looking out for us, especially after losing Craig. She will be missed. There was never a time she visited that she wasn’t talking about the family. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Jere’, Jill and Lilly
CAL Settlements
City
Burtonsville
State
MD
13 Sep 2023
12:20pm
Mark,
My deepest condolences and sympathies to you and your family. Jan was an amazing woman and she will be missed. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Much love is being sent to you and your family.
City
Odenton
State
Maryland
13 Sep 2023
2:36pm
Deepest condolence. She was a ray of sunshine and will not be forgotten.
Anthony A. Cantalupo, Jr.
The Cantalupo Law Group, PA
City
Rockville
State
Bethesda
13 Sep 2023
3:21pm
My dear friend Mark – it is so difficult losing a spouse. However your strong Christian faith, close family and many friends will make it a little less painful. I respected Jan very much and she was one of my heroes. She encouraged me to earn my title insurance license! Your devotion to one another was geuine and I was inspired by that. I will keep you both in my prayers. Kathee
City
Stevensville
State
MD
13 Sep 2023
6:12pm
Hello, Mark and Christina
We are so very very sad to hear of the passing of Ms. Janice. She was such an amazing, beautiful, wonderful woman with a smile and gracious heart that just blessed those around her. She will be missed. I have so many memories of her…even before you all were married. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you all and praying that God sends his most precious of Angels to comfort you and your family. It is hard for me to put what is in my heart into words but just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom, Debbie, and Jenny Priolo
City
White Plains
State
MD
15 Sep 2023
12:40pm
Mark, I’m sending you and your family an abundance of love, light, healing and comfort.
Jan was a beautiful soul and will be missed.
City
Crownsville
State
Maryland
15 Sep 2023
2:05pm
Mark, my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and the family. Jan was such a classy lady. I always loved seeing her when she made visits to the office. Her hugs were the best. She will be truly missed by many. Carmel
City
Janesville
State
Wisconsin
18 Sep 2023
8:25am
Jan, I love you, my friend, and will miss you more than words can say.
Mark, Tina, Chase & Bryce, my heart just breaks for you. While Jan was a tiny little person, I know she was a HUGE and integral part of your lives, every single day. My hope is that, with time, you will hurt less and be surrounded by the good and comforting memories of an amazing woman.
We are all better people for having known Jan.
Love, Linda
City
Millersville
State
MD
18 Sep 2023
11:05am
Deepest sympathies. Jan was my friend and co-worker and I loved her dearly. She will be missed
City
Lexington
State
SC
25 Sep 2023
5:06pm
Donell…Thank you for the picture of my beautiful bride Janice in the company of friends and colleagues she adored.
You were one of her absolute favorites as I often heard her speak to you on the phone, or in a nightly recap of our day, she would often gleefully mention how much she enjoyed you as a person, a colleague and a friend. Thank you for being a bright light on my beautiful bride’s life journey. First American was so important to Janice in her professional and personal life and she was blessed to have you among her “First American Family”! Thank you for bringing joy to my beloved Jan….
City
Owings
State
MD
18 Sep 2023
5:43pm
I miss you my dear friend! I can’t imagine First American life without you. My heart is breaking for you, Mark, Tina, Chase and Bryce. I know how important your family was to you, and know that you are watching over them from Heaven. You left such a mark on all of us and the industry! Your memory will live on forever.
I will never see the Energizer Bunny or drink a glass of red wine without remembering you! I love you!
Mark, you were the love of Jan’s life and it could be seen by everyone. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much she loved you! Hoping each loving memory will soften the grief you and your family feel now bringing you peace and healing everyday.
Love,
Sara
City
Damascus
State
MD
23 Sep 2023
11:48am
Jan I will miss you. Your genuine and contagious smile made my day every time you visited our office. I will miss your visits and long conversations. It was never an in and out visit. You took the time to talk and share your many stories about your grandkids and I enjoyed every second of it. RIP. Mark and family, I am praying for you.
Marcia.
City
Beltsville
State
Maryland
Sort Comments
Mark, I am so sorry to hear this, Jan was a beautiful soul inside and out. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…
Mark, I have no words…. Jan was a force of nature and a woman I always admired for her determination and fierce defense of her agents. I know everyone will miss her.
You and your loved ones will be in my prayers at this very difficult time.
Alice McDonnell
retired from First American 2022
Alice…the loss of my beautiful bride Janice was heartbreaking, and it is comforting to know that so many people respected and loved her as a friend, as a colleague, or a title agent she was devoted to and loved not only as clients but as friends. Jan had an enormous heart and there was always room for one more person, one more colleague, one more family member as her life journey progressed and touched so many people along the way. I know Jan had an extra special place in her heart for you and she told me when you spoke and how much she missed seeing you. Jan’s First American family was a large part of Jan’s personal and professional life journey and I know she was blessed by knowing you… Love you Alice….Mark
Mark, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Jan was an absolute joy to work with and her agent’s and First American family loved her. She will definitely be missed. RIP Jan. Mark, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Tina my sincere condolences, I know you loved your mom so much! You and your family are in my prayers!
Dear Mark, My heartfelt condolences for you and your family. Jan has always been a bright light to me and this industry.
A warm friend, a positive influence and a nurturing presence.
She will be missed but, her spirit will remain with everyone that has come in touch with her.
With Love,
Godspeed,
Frank Jablonski.
Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. Jan was always looking out for us, especially after losing Craig. She will be missed. There was never a time she visited that she wasn’t talking about the family. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Jere’, Jill and Lilly
CAL Settlements
Mark,
My deepest condolences and sympathies to you and your family. Jan was an amazing woman and she will be missed. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Much love is being sent to you and your family.
Deepest condolence. She was a ray of sunshine and will not be forgotten.
Anthony A. Cantalupo, Jr.
The Cantalupo Law Group, PA
My dear friend Mark – it is so difficult losing a spouse. However your strong Christian faith, close family and many friends will make it a little less painful. I respected Jan very much and she was one of my heroes. She encouraged me to earn my title insurance license! Your devotion to one another was geuine and I was inspired by that. I will keep you both in my prayers. Kathee
Hello, Mark and Christina
We are so very very sad to hear of the passing of Ms. Janice. She was such an amazing, beautiful, wonderful woman with a smile and gracious heart that just blessed those around her. She will be missed. I have so many memories of her…even before you all were married. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you all and praying that God sends his most precious of Angels to comfort you and your family. It is hard for me to put what is in my heart into words but just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom, Debbie, and Jenny Priolo
Mark, I’m sending you and your family an abundance of love, light, healing and comfort.
Jan was a beautiful soul and will be missed.
Mark, my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and the family. Jan was such a classy lady. I always loved seeing her when she made visits to the office. Her hugs were the best. She will be truly missed by many. Carmel
Jan, I love you, my friend, and will miss you more than words can say.
Mark, Tina, Chase & Bryce, my heart just breaks for you. While Jan was a tiny little person, I know she was a HUGE and integral part of your lives, every single day. My hope is that, with time, you will hurt less and be surrounded by the good and comforting memories of an amazing woman.
We are all better people for having known Jan.
Love, Linda
Deepest sympathies. Jan was my friend and co-worker and I loved her dearly. She will be missed
Donell…Thank you for the picture of my beautiful bride Janice in the company of friends and colleagues she adored.
You were one of her absolute favorites as I often heard her speak to you on the phone, or in a nightly recap of our day, she would often gleefully mention how much she enjoyed you as a person, a colleague and a friend. Thank you for being a bright light on my beautiful bride’s life journey. First American was so important to Janice in her professional and personal life and she was blessed to have you among her “First American Family”! Thank you for bringing joy to my beloved Jan….
I miss you my dear friend! I can’t imagine First American life without you. My heart is breaking for you, Mark, Tina, Chase and Bryce. I know how important your family was to you, and know that you are watching over them from Heaven. You left such a mark on all of us and the industry! Your memory will live on forever.
I will never see the Energizer Bunny or drink a glass of red wine without remembering you! I love you!
Mark, you were the love of Jan’s life and it could be seen by everyone. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much she loved you! Hoping each loving memory will soften the grief you and your family feel now bringing you peace and healing everyday.
Love,
Sara
Jan I will miss you. Your genuine and contagious smile made my day every time you visited our office. I will miss your visits and long conversations. It was never an in and out visit. You took the time to talk and share your many stories about your grandkids and I enjoyed every second of it. RIP. Mark and family, I am praying for you.
Marcia.