Doris M. (Lisowsky) Demchuk, lovingly known as “Bushie,” passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Michael; her daughter, Donna; her cherished twin sister, Irene; and the many family members and friends who preceded her in death and whom she loved throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Leona Lisowsky; her husband, Michael Joseph Demchuk, Sr.; her daughter, Donna Michele Demchuk McCorkle; her twin sister, Irene Soroka; and her brother-in-law, Anthony Soroka.

Doris is survived by her sons, Michael Joseph Demchuk, Jr. (Kathleen), Peter Phillip Demchuk (Deborah), and Steven Martin Demchuk (Kathy); her grandchildren, Matthew Woodward McCorkle (Casey), Peter Griffin McCorkle (Christine), Caitlin Bridget Demchuk, Ashley Michele Mullen (Thomas), Lynn Vince Demchuk, Matthew Steven Demchuk, and Nicole Katherine Demchuk; her great-grandchildren, Mason Henry McCorkle, Nolan Michael McCorkle, and Dahlia Katherine Mullen; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grand and great-grand dogs, extended family members, and friends whose lives were enriched by her love, kindness, and friendship.

She was born on December 23, 1930, at 5:45 PM at 4920 Pennington Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, just minutes after her twin sister, Irene (she could never miss a chance to tell you that she was younger), beginning a lifelong bond that remained one of the most treasured relationships of her life. She spent her childhood in Severna Park, Maryland, where she lived with her parents and sister at the family home and store on Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard.

A graduate of Annapolis High School, Doris began her career as a bookkeeper with Annapolis Bank and Trust. Following her marriage to Michael J. Demchuk, Sr. on September 10, 1950, she devoted herself to raising their four children: Donna, Michael, Peter, and Steven. The couple made their home on Phelps Avenue in Gerard Plaza in Glen Burnie, where they raised their family. In later years, Doris and Michael spent time between residences in Ocean City, Maryland, and White Horse Park in Berlin, Maryland, especially during the summers. She later lived with her daughter Donna and her family in Bowie, Maryland, and spent some of the best winters of her life with Michael in Florida. She was a resident of the Village of Waugh Chapel in Gambrills at the time of her passing.

As her children grew older, she returned to work with the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles in Glen Burnie, where she worked alongside her twin sister, Irene. Over the years, the two sisters became familiar faces to countless family members and friends as they navigated permits, driving tests, and driver’s licenses, always keeping a watchful eye on those they knew. Doris carried that same spirit of independence throughout her life, continuing to drive herself around town well into her nineties to get her hair and nails done and, of course, to make a McDonald’s run.

Family was the center of Doris’s world. She cherished holidays, family gatherings, and the annual Ocean City Family Beach Week that brought together generations of relatives and friends. Christmas Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving, and summer weeks in Ocean City were mandatory events that became treasured traditions and created lifelong memories. Much of her family life centered around Cape St. Claire, “The Shore,” on River Bay Road at her parents' home, where many family gatherings took place. If she was not with family in Cape St. Claire, Doris, Michael, and the kids were spending time with the Demchuks at Aunt Olga’s in Glen Burnie, where pool gatherings and playing “Hearts” became summer traditions and created lasting memories. Her final resting place is within earshot of so many fond family memories at Olga’s.

Doris was also an excellent baker—though she never did the dishes, as that was Mikey’s job. She always had an apple cake ready for any occasion. One of her greatest joys was making kruschiki and sugar cookies during the holidays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Doris loved dogs and was "Bushie" to so many wonderful great-grand dogs. They all knew where Bushie was sitting at the dinner table because she never had a meal without giving them some treats.

An avid reader throughout her life, Doris enjoyed books, word puzzles, reading the newspaper, and keeping current on news and events in the world while watching any channel other than Fox. She loved watching old movies on Turner Classic Movies. She also loved to crochet and knit, making many baby and housewarming blankets for her family and friends. She enjoyed listening to polka music, especially Mollie B’s Polka Party, socializing with friends, and trying her luck at the slot machines whenever the opportunity arose. As a passionate sports fan, she was a devoted follower of the Baltimore Colts (and she hated that team in Indianapolis). Later in life, she loved cheering on the Ravens with her family.

Everyone was a friend to Bushie. Whether it was a new person in her building, her roommate in rehab, someone from the neighborhood, or one of her grandchildren’s friends, Doris never met a stranger. She loved a good party and had a gift for making friends wherever she went. Her warm smile, quick wit, and welcoming nature made people feel instantly at ease. She truly cared about people, and they returned the favor.

This openness led her to form a deep bond with her grandson’s childhood friend, Matthew Manning, who became a constant presence in her life, later living with her and caring for her until her passing. In return, she passed along one of her most treasured recipes—her famous apple cake.

After their children were grown, Doris and her sister Irene, along with their husbands, shared countless adventures traveling throughout the United States. Whether by recreational vehicle or other means, the four created a lifetime of memories and stories that remain family favorites to this day.

Doris also enjoyed many years of friendship and fellowship through the Knights of Columbus community, where her husband was a Grand Knight, and the Red Hat Society, where she participated in luncheons and activities well into her nineties.

Doris’s greatest legacy is the family she loved so deeply and the countless memories she helped create. Her humor, generosity, resilience, and joyful spirit will continue to live on in all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to honor Doris's life during a visitation on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home (495 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146). A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM, followed by a burial service at 11:00 AM at Glen Haven Memorial Park (7231 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Ronald McDonald House of Maryland https://give.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/give/500250/#!/donation/checkout, the American Diabetes Association https://diabetes.org/, the Bowie Senior Center https://www.cityofbowie.org/109/Senior-Services, or the Red Hat Society Legacy Fund https://redhatsociety.com/donate/

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