Jacob Michael Lash, 31 of St. Leonard, MD died June 21, 2014 in Luray, VA.

Born August 16, 1982 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of Grace Paroby Lash of Newburg, MD, formerly of Blairsville, GA and Donald R. (Foo) Lash of Leonardtown, MD.

Jacob was born in Florida and raised in Calvert County. He was employed by Steamfitters Local #602.

In addition to his parents, Jacob is survived by his soul mate, Casey Lea St. John of St. Leonard, MD; daughter Gabrielle Nicole Lash of St. Leonard, MD; sister, Maegan Lash-Willey (Raymond) of Waldorf, MD; niece and nephew, Emilee and Nathan Willey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Jane Lash and Michael and Bereth Paroby.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A funeral service will be conducted by Msgr. Michael Wilson at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to benefit Jacob’s daughter at the following address: Gabrielle Lash, c/o PNC Bank, P.O. Box 192, Solomons, MD 20688.