Jerome Stanley Pijanowski departed this life Jan. 21, 2018 to be with the Lord. He was born May 26, 1935 to Walter and Marguerite Pijanowski of Dundalk, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Clara Joyce Knellinger Pijanowski, his parents and brother Walter Pijanowski. He is survived by two brothers, John Pijanowski and Donald (Carol) Pijanowski; one sister, Marguerite (Joseph) Gallup; nine nephews; and 15 nieces. He is also survived by two sons, Douglas (Lisa) Pijanowski and Leslie Pijanowski; five daughters, Peggy (Wayne) Desper, Susan Wright, Marjorie (William) Mayberry, Donna Arthur, and Renee Welch; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Jerome was affectionately known as Gee or Ski and was a man of many talents. He was a published poet and a master of all trades.

A Memorial Service was held at Providence Baptist Church in Red House, Virginia on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 at 3 p.m.