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Mariela's obituary

Mariela (Marty) T. Darnell, age 72, of Riverdale Park, Maryland, died of heart failure Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Prince George’s Hospital. Born in Panama, Marty arrived in the U.S. with her family at the age of eight. She attended St. James elementary school and Bladensburg High School where she organized several reunions. She graduated with a BS in Healthcare Administration from University of Maryland and was a huge supporter of the Terps. Marty also loved and supported the Redskins and everything Mickey Mouse. She was very active at her church where she was an usher, taught CCD, ESL and citizenship classes. Marty loved children and spent many years as coach for all sports and basketball monitor for the CYO. She also played and coached adult softball. Marty is survived by her brother, Jerry Darnell (Elizabeth), her niece Angela Darnell and nephew, Charles “Ed” Darnell. She is predeceased by her brother, Charlie Darnell. Christian Mass will be Wednesday, November 28th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church - 5700 St. Bernard Drive, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 followed by a Celebration of Life reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Greenbelt American Legion 136 - 6900 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770. We welcome anyone who would like to attend the Mass and/or drop by the Reception. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may send contributions in Mariela (Marty)’s name to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church or CYO sports c/o Pope Francis Center, 7202 Buchanan St, Landover Hills, MD 20784. (Per Marty’s wishes there will be no viewing.)

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Marty gave me great memories of my childhood as a mentor and coach. We need more Marty's in this world. Condolences to…
Marty gave me great memories of my childhood as a mentor and coach. We need more Marty's in this w…
Marty gave me great memories of my childhood as a mentor and coa…
Martie was my coach for softball & basketball for four years at the Bladensburg Boys & Girls Club. She was also a grea…
Martie was my coach for softball & basketball for four years at the Bladensburg Boys & Girls Club. …
Martie was my coach for softball & basketball for four years at …

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