Mary Ann Parks Dietz, 88, of Solomons, MD formerly of Bethesda, MD passed away on October 30, 2011 in Solomons, MD. She was born on December 14, 1922 in Washington, DC to the late Anna Ottes and Sterling Parks.

Mary was a secretary for the Academy of the Holy Cross for a number of years until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Dietz and her sister, Jacqueline Alderson.

Mary is survived by her sons, John Frederick Dietz of Frederick, MD, Charles Sterling Dietz of Poolesville, MD, and William Ellsworth Dietz of Mt. Airy, MD and 2 grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688 with Monsignor Michael Wilson officiating. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688 and / or the Asbury Benevolent Care Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.