Marie Ida Earnshaw 85 of Waldorf, MD died October 8, 2014 in her home.

She was born on November 8, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Fiorvante, Sr. and Gemma DiZebba. She is also predeceased by her husband Richard Earnshaw, Jr., 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her sons; George Earnshaw (Jan) and Robert Earnshaw (Donna), sisters; Gloria Kendall and Gilda Rapson, grandchildren; Gemma Ross, Emily Kies (Jeff), Anna Earnshaw, Robert Earnshaw, and Sean Earnshaw, great grandchildren; Deacon Ross, Evan Kies, Robert Earnshaw, Jr., and Allison Earnshaw.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday October 15, 2014 from4 to 8 PM at the Arehart – Echols Funeral Home, La Plata, MD where funeral services will be held on Thursday October 15, 2014 at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1508, Solomons, MD 20688 or Charles County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1015, Waldorf, MD 20604. Arrangements provided by Arehart – Echols Funeral Home.