Louis Mark Gross

In Memory of Dr. L. Mark Gross March 5, 1944 – April 13, 2026 Dr. Louis Mark Gross, passed away peacefully in Easton Maryland on April 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Washington, D.C., to Louis and Johanna Gross, he first met his father at age 2, upon his father's return from fighting in WWII. Mark was the eldest of three siblings. He attended Catholic grade school and St. Johns College high school, excelling in academics, sports, & mischief. It was during high school he met the love of his life, Judy Winterble, they married in 1966 and spent the next 60 years deeply devoted to each other, creating memories and laughter during a shared life, well lived. Mark attended George Washington University on a football scholarship where he excelled, delighting coaches and fans and earning the nickname The Golden Toe as their star kicker. He continued on to Georgetown dental school where he graduated with honors. Opening his own dental practice in Chevy Chase, MD, he quickly gained a reputation as a highly skilled, respected and trusted dentist to generations of families. Mark dedicated uncounted hours over many years providing volunteer dentistry to people, groups and agencies. Without fanfare he also established scholarships and donated to other causes that were close to his heart. Mark was the proud father of his five children Michel Huebner, Theresa Rizzo, William Gross, Jennifer Gross, and James Gross. He was grandfather to Ashley Moniello, Skylar and Hailey Huebner, Keagan and Nolan Dwyer, Charlotte, Andrew and Annabelle Gross, David and Thomas Alvaro, William and Luella Gross. He was a great-grandfather to Dominique and Christopher Moniello. Mark retired to Easton, MD where he spent many happy years with family and friends on the bay. Mark was what everyone hopes to be in life, a kind, honorable, faithful, generous and hilarious man. He was a beloved and respected by all who knew him and he will be remembered for his exuberant love of life, family and friends. He will be dearly missed. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church in Bethesda, Maryland. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Louis Mark Gross

March 5, 1944 - April 13, 2026