Diane Louise Jones Maria, 67

FREDERICA - Diane Louise Jones Maria, of Frederica, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Bayhealth- Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 67. Mrs. Maria was born on Feb. 25, 1942, in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Alexander F. and Louise M. (Doettger) Passe. She was employed with the First Union Bank, now Wachovia Bank, in Philadelphia, for 42 years. She retired as Vice President of the government banking department in 2000. Diane and her husband, John, moved to the area three years ago from Quakertown, Pa. She was a horse owner and shared the love of horse racing with her husband who was also an owner and trainer. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John J. Maria; a brother, Wayne Passe of Cape May, N.J.; two stepdaughters, two step-sons, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four nieces and a nephew. A memorial service will be noon, Saturday, Sept. 19, at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Avenue, Milford. Burial will be held privately.