Jean Pontius Rathbone

Jean Pontius Rathbone, 94 of Hampstead, MD, passed peacefully Thursday Sept. 17, 2020 at the North Pines Assisted Living in Manchester, MD.

Born Feb. 28, 1926 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul Reid and Ellen Kate Gross Pontius.

Years ago, Jean was a school teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. She enjoyed being with her family and playing Bridge.

She is survived by her son: Jonathan R. Rathbone and his wife Heather and grandchildren: Royce Rathbone, Ahna and Vaughn Butler.

She is predeceased by a daughter: Katherine Butler.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.