Mary Evelyn Anderson Diehl
October 20, 1930 ~ December 27, 2025
Mary Evelyn Anderson Diehl left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2025. Born on October 20, 1930, in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Henry Anderson and the late Mary Oema Herbert. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, top of her class, in 1948. In her senior year was the Prefect of the Sodality; this is one reason why her devotion to the Blessed Mother was so great.
After graduation she married Edward Diehl in July 1948. She leaves behind to mourn her passing three children, Raymond (Julia) of Florida and David and Patrick of Mechanicsville, MD. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, son, Ricky, daughter, Donna, grandson Raymond, and only sibling Paul Anderson. She is survived by six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and longtime friends Al Francis Guy.
She worked at Village Medical Center for doctors Guyther, Berube, Guazza, Mossman, and Mulford. She left there and went with Dr. Mulford to open his business and retired in 1984. She then came out of retirement and worked for Dr. Sarkission for seven years, then finally retiring to take care of her terminally ill husband to make the remainder of his life comfortable at home.
She was a devout Catholic spending her entire life in the Immaculate Conception Parish. After her husband’s death, she began volunteering at St. Mary’s Nursing Center for 20 years with Rosary and Eucharist Minister every Monday. She also coordinated Mass at SMNC twice a month. Her first devotion was to her church and family, next was time spent at the nursing center.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by recitation of the Rosary in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be Celebrated on January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Rev. David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Josh Diehl, Bobby Diehl, Bobby Johnson, Mike Guy, Francis Guy, and David Nelson.
Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD.
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.
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I am so sad to hear of her passing. I loved Mrs. Diehl. I am so glad I got to know her better these last few years. She was such a beautiful person. I enjoyed listening to her stories of days gone by and of her more recent talks of how her son’s looked out for her every day. After Sunday morning mass I said to Father Paul, did you hear Mrs. Diehl died and he said yes, I said I am so sad Father and he said don’t be, she is in heaven. Amen. She is in heaven. My fondest memory will always be her smile and the way she looked up at me and we would hold hands as I passed her seat headed up to receive Holy Communion. She was a beautiful soul who will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Diehl and please continue to pray for us all. Karen Buckler, Mechanicsville, MD
I worked with Raymond and David at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and met their mother several times through the years. She was always a very gracious lady of the old school. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother as it will be a loss you will recall the rest of your own lives as I do my own parents. Respectfully, DB Wright #86
I worked with Evelyn at Dr. Sarkissian’s office back in the 80s, Evelyn treated me like i was one of her children She taught me so much about life. She was so proud of her Family and always spoke highly of David and Ray,
I am very sorry for your loss.
We will miss Mrs. Diego at Immaculate Conception where her regular seat will be empty and her voice will be missed whenever the Rosary is recited.
May the Angels lead her home to Paradise.