Joseph Michael Ollock

Joseph Michael Ollock, 77, of Centreville, MD died on November 19, 2019. Born on June 23, 1942 in Wyoming, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Stephen Ollock and Victoria Theresa Rusin Ollock. After graduating from King’s College, Joe taught high school English for a few years before accepting a teaching position with Queen Anne’s County Public Schools in 1965. He taught for 14 years at Church Hill Elementary until he became the Assistant Principal of Kent Island, Church Hill Elementary, and Sudlersville Elementary schools (1979-1984). In 1984 he acquired his Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland and soon after he began to serve as Principal of Kent Island Elementary/Bayside Elementary, Sudlersville Elementary and Sudlersville Elementary (1984-1994). In September of 1994 he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services for Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, and he remained in that role until his retirement in 2002. As Assistant Superintendent he oversaw the building of Kent Island High School and the renovations of Church Hill Elementary, Kennard Elementary, Sudlersville Elementary, and Queen Anne’s County High School. He was also responsible for student transportation, the budget, distributive services, personnel, maintenance, building and grounds, public relations, and food services. Upon his retirement he continued to help QAC Public Schools, substituting as a building administrator and helping schools as they transitioned during renovations. Joe also taught CCD at Our Mother of Sorrow’s Catholic Church, he served on the Parrish Council, and he was a member of the Church Hill and Kent Island Lions Clubs for many years. He served as the QAC liaison for ASBO, on the Superintendent’s cabinet, and he was a member of the Negotiating Team, the Queen Anne’s County Joint Advisory Council, and the QAC Parks and Recreation Board. After their retirements, the Ollocks enjoyed taking many trips and cruises around the world. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carol Surmick Ollock; his daughter, Kristen Tyler and her husband, Brian; grandchildren: Joseph P. Tyler, Nicholas D. Tyler and Victoria A. Tyler; and beloved nephews: Dr. Stephen Ollock, Kevin Ollock and Ryan Ollock. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen B. Ollock. Friends and family may visit on Monday, November 25 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Centreville, MD. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10 am on Tuesday, November 26 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will follow the service at Holy Family Cemetery in Church Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate or at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Joseph Michael Ollock

June 23, 1942 - November 19, 2019