Claudia Marie Winters

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Claudia Marie Winters, 80, of Richmond Va., formerly of Leonardtown, Md., who passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 14, 1945, in Port Chester, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Salerno) Renaldo. Claudia was a devoted wife to the late William Edward “Billy” Winters Jr., whom she married on August 4, 1968, at Corpus Christi Church in Port Chester, N.Y. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and service—raising four children and sharing 44 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving children, William Winters III of California, Md., John Winters and Courtney Winters, both of Leonardtown, Md., and Meredith Snyder (Greg) of Richmond, Va.; and her nine cherished grandchildren, Hudson and London Snyder, M.J. Barnes, Liam Winters, Jade Brown, Jenna Cox, Alessandra Winters, Gianna Winters, and Lanie Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, in 2013. Claudia had a quiet strength—a steady, nurturing presence who guided her family with grace, conviction, and love, raising four children, supporting her husband’s business, and anchoring their life together in faith and tradition. She dedicated her life to her family. Known for her warmth, gentleness, and unwavering Catholic faith, Claudia was a force of compassion and resilience. She gave generously of her time and heart, offering comfort, care, and encouragement to all who knew her. With absolute attention to detail, she worked to perfection to ensure everything was just right for holidays and family gatherings—from the extraordinary Italian family recipes on the table to the thoughtful presents and carefully wrapped gifts under the tree. Her care and deep love for her family made every celebration feel special, meaningful, and full of grace. Claudia will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her—leaving behind a space no one else can fill, but a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that will live on in the hearts of her family forever. The family will receive friends for visitation and prayers on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Md., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will include Greg Snyder, Steve Hall, Tom Oh, Michael Barnes, Nicholas Ritacco, Douglas Thron, Daniel Thron, and Tony Caruthers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org Please indicate the gift is in memory of Claudia Marie Winters. 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.