It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Auxiliary Life Member Amy Copsey. Please keep the Copsey and Guy families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Amy Copsey joined the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary in April of 1997. Throughout her many years of service, she gave her time and talents to support the Auxiliary. Amy held the office of Secretary for nearly half of her tenure, bringing organization, commitment, and care to everything she did.
She was an active member of numerous committees, often serving as chair or co-chair of the Bazaar, Catering, Membership, and SOP Committees. Amy’s dedication was evident in every task she undertook, and her efforts made a lasting impact on our community.
She served proudly alongside many family members and lifelong friends, creating strong bonds and cherished memories along the way. Amy will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working with her. Her legacy of service and kindness will never be forgotten.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Amy Marie Copsey, 44, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Rockville, MD. Born on December 28, 1980, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Judy Copsey, of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Wayne Copsey. Amy is survived by her son, Tyler Unkle (Private First Class, US Army), Joint Base Lewis- McChord, WA and her sister, Jenny Connelly (Brian) of Mechanicsville, MD.
Amy was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1998. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2023. Amy was an Information Technology Specialist for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD.
Amy was a Life Member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, joining in April 1997 and serving until her passing. During this time, she served as Secretary and chaired several committees. She was also a member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, joining in 1998 and serving as an EMT from 1999-2008.
Amy loved animals, especially her two French bulldogs, Darcy and Lizzie. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, drawing, and painting.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary prayers recited at 6:45 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with Deacon Ammon Ripple. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Connelly, Joe Sheelar, Bob Guy, and Steven Guy. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and/or the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
