Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh Sr., 79, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed peacefully at home on November 7, 2025. Born December 18, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Lenny was the son of the late William Franklin Durnbaugh and Hazel Evelyn Gray Durnbaugh.
Lenny was the devoted husband of 58 years to Judith Marie Leone Durnbaugh. Together they built a loving family that was his greatest achievement. He is survived by his children: Leonard Eugene “Toby” Durnbaugh Jr. and wife Kelly of Chesapeake Beach; Joseph Trent “Trent” Durnbaugh and wife Marsha of Lusby; and John Anthony “Tony” Durnbaugh of Chesapeake Beach. He was a proud grandfather to Rachael Hoban and husband Craig, Drew Durnbaugh and wife Morgan, Christian, and Cole; step-grandfather to Lexi and Braelyn; and great-grandfather to Jay Hoban. Lenny also leaves behind many beloved sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as by his brother William “Billy” Durnbaugh Jr. and sister Joyce Hullings.
Lenny honorably served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Intrepid during the Vietnam War. After his service, he returned home and pursued a successful career as an electrician, joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers until his retirement in 2009.
A man of many passions, Lenny coached youth baseball , played softball, and loved spending time on the water aboard his boat. He was an avid golfer, proudly achieving two holes-in-one—one on hole 5 at Twin Shields and one on hole 13 at Chesapeake Hills. He also enjoyed the excitement of playing slots and bingo at the Rod ‘N’ Reel.
Lenny will be remembered for his wry sense of humor, and the countless memories he created with family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12th from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, Maryland.
Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, November 13th at 11:00 AM at Rausch Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at a later date at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation at https://www.pcf.org/donate/.
Karen Shields
November 18 – Obituary: Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh
WOW — One of my favorite golfers at Twin Shields — So many laughs and good times — God bless you Judy and family
Buddy Jenkins
November 14 – Obituary: Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh
Judy , Toby , Trent, Tony , So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Please forgive me for not being able to pay my respects. Judy , I owe you a big hug next time I see you. Last time I remember talking to Lenny was many years ago before I moved to Florida at the American Legion. RIP
Darlene Horsmon
November 12 – Obituary: Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh
Judy and family, John and I are saddened to hear the passing of Lenny, such a good man. Please know that you and the family are in our prayers. May he RIP with Jesus in his heavenly home.
Paul Robinson
November 11 – Obituary: Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh
I always enjoyed our chats at the American Legion over the years which left me with a smile on my face. Now the news of your passing leaves me saddened.
Gloria Newton
November 9 – Obituary: Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh
Where to begin? Our families have been friends even before we were families. When Lenny and Fig started playing ball together they started a friendship that lasted for years. First softball, then fishing & crabbing on Lenny’s boat, then playing golf, playing cards, they were together every weekend. They were probably together more than Judy and Lenny were. Oh the book they could have written would have been unbelievable.
Lenny was a true friend and will be missed by our family as well as many, many others.
He has endured so much in his battle with cancer, may he finally rest in peace and his family who have cared for him so much in the past few years, know that they did all they could to make him comfortable and keep his spirits up.
Praying the memories of him and your family life make you smile after it brings a tear to your eye. God bless you all. You will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
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