Diane L. Wood, 78, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on Saturday November 22, 2025 in Prince Frederick, MD.
Diane L. Wood was born on March 3, 1947 at the Annapolis Naval Academy Hospital to Milly and Gene Hromadka. At the age of 5 she was enrolled into the Peabody School of Music, Baltimore where she studied piano for 8 years. Diane graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis with honors and went to Towson University where she studies music.
After graduating she became a teacher in Anne Arundel County Public School System. She taught at Annapolis Elementary, Central Elementary, and Central Medial. After 33 years of service teaching in Anne Arundel County she went to work at Calverton as a music teacher. Her love for all her students and teaching is well documented.
In 1970 she married Douglas C. Wood. It was after they moved to Calvert County that Diane started playing for St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick, MD and Jesus the Devine Word in Huntingtown, MD. During this time she was drafted into the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Choir where she traveled the State of Maryland playing for they at different functions.
As she will always be remembers for her gentle touch on the keyboard, her love of teaching, and religious music. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Douglas Wood and many friends.
Adrianne Finley Odell (Greenlees)
December 2 – Obituary: Diane L. Wood
Diane loved her work with students and preparing them for musical performances at The Calverton School. For all who knew her, they’ll never get the refrains of the song from the Halloween parade out of their heads… “who will march along…?” Mrs. Wood, we’ll all march for you, willingly and joyfully!!
Nick Schmitz
December 1 – Obituary: Diane L. Wood
How blessed I was to have piano and voice lessons from Ms. Diane. She was the first music educator in my life who encouraged me to sing by myself, and I have been a cantor in Catholic Masses ever since. I have such fond memories of recitals in her living room and warm ups before Mass where I stood at her side as she patiently reviewed the music with me. I know she now takes her righteous place in the perpetual worship of her Lord Jesus. Present her now to God Most High!
Paul John Russo
November 30 – Obituary: Diane L. Wood
I will always remember singing, with Diane accompanying us, first in the Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church adult choir and then as a member of the Archdiocese of Washington Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Choir. Special masses or Christmas Holiday specials for Veterans or local Retirement homes were always a favorite. Diane was a phenomenal musician, and we will miss her dearly.
My wife Lydia and I were fortunate to be hosted by Diane and her husband Doug at their home on multiple occasions, where she was a most gracious hostess. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doug and all who knew Diane. We know she is now enjoying the angelic music in heaven.
Cheryl and Paul Veon
November 27 – Obituary: Diane L. Wood
Oh Diane, we pray you are seated at a grand piano in heaven, playing delightful music with the angelic choirs.
Doug, our sincere condolences on your loss.
Maury Mattingly
November 27 – Obituary: Diane L. Wood
Very sad to hear of Dianne’s passing. We always enjoyed her and Doug’s company and of course her music. Loved her sense of humor too. She will be missed. Prayers for her and Doug.
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