Anthony DeMaria-Jones Obituary

HANOVER Anthony Michael DeMaria-Jones, 22, died suddenly Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Westminster. Born March 12, 1992, in Baltimore, he was the son of Gina Marie DeMaria of Hanover and Lee Howard Jones of Union Bridge. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his children and brother. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding dirt bikes, playing baseball, football, basketball, and lacrosse, snowboarding, and taking selfies. Surviving in addition to his parents are his children, Dominic Byron and Giavana Rayne; his grandparents, Victor and Elizabeth DeMaria and William "Rocky" Jones and Cathy Rolf; his stepmother, Denise Hodgson Jones; his brother, Gianni DeMaria; and also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his stepfather, John J. Koontz, Jr.; his great-grandfather, Walter Gorecki; and great-grandmother, Dorita Vaughn. A private cremation was held at All Faiths Crematory and Chapel in Manchester and the memorial service and Interment were held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to the Anthony Michael DeMaria-Jones Memorial Fund for the care of his children: Please make your check payable to PNC Bank, and forward your check to PNC Bank, 18 N. Main St., P.O. Box 489, Union Bridge, MD 21791, Attention: Roxanne Magwire. Online condolences may be offered at eckhardtfuneralchapel.com

Published by Evening Sun on Apr. 2, 2014.
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Love you Anthony, you are missed dearly

Jamie Miller

April 2, 2019

Just lettin u know I'm thinkin about you today bro. Shine bright like a diamond baby boy! Much love miss you and shine over me and the family.

Coty Hess

May 19, 2014

Anth not a day goes by that you r not thought of and loved.....wish you were here...

Denise Jones

May 18, 2014

Love you Ant. The other day being at your burial was one of the hardest things I've had to go threw. You will be more than missed, I'm glad to have been apart of your life.

Coty Hess

April 8, 2014

Love you Anthony .. You were like a son to me. I don't know why I never noticed,..your birthday is the same as my son. You two are laughing at me as I type this.
Love you bunches!

Windy Kimmel

April 7, 2014

?? you leave behind a grieving family but a lifetime of memories...your memory will forever live in your babies...we love you..we will miss you forever..but know that you are in a place where you are happy!!

Neecey

April 5, 2014

We are heartbroken for your devastating loss. Know we are here for you and your family.

Your La Clinica family.

April 3, 2014

We send our heartfelt condolences to Lee, Denise and family. May the love and support of family and friends help you through this most difficult time.
Jeff and Sue Bodine

Jeff Bodine

April 3, 2014

Ant you will forever be in my heart I love you more than you could've imagined! You were my little bro and a part of me is missing but, I will forever keep you in my thoughts and will constantly keep the tightest grip on all of our memories good or bad. You were a stand up dude and wanted the best in life. Rest easy bro and know that the family is looking up at you while you're looking down. You'll never be forgotten.

Forever A Dreamchaser
Miss you fam.. :(

Coty Hess

April 3, 2014

My Sincerest Condolences to Lee and family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Gina Brocato

April 3, 2014

Dear Gina & family, your loss is a tough one, my heart is aching for you, praying for you, thinking of you, hoping that God gives you some peace & comfort. May Anthony be at peace with the Lord until you see him again. Love to all of you, God Bless....

Annette Colgan

April 3, 2014

I love you Anthony. It is so hard to understand you are gone. You live in your children and I know you will be watching over us. You had a huge heart and I know God has gained an incredible angel. RIP

Angelina brumgard

April 3, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss of Anthony. Praying that God will provide peace in your hearts in the days to come.

Chris & Noelia Vastardis

April 2, 2014

Gina so sorry for your loss he was a great young man and so sweet. I know I will miss him. Prayers to you and your family. Trisha

April 2, 2014

gina ,im so sorry for your loss.my deepest sympathies,to you and your family.

denise lopez

April 2, 2014

Rest in peace Anthony. It still has not sunk in. You were a great guy and my heart goes out to your family and you. I'll never forget how close we used to be way back in the day. I pray that you're in peace and happy and that your family can find healing. God bless you all

Melanie Phelan

April 2, 2014

I Am so sorry for your loss. You and your family aire in my thoughts and prayers. May your son rest in peace

nichole pearre

April 2, 2014

Dear Gina and family. My heart is so sad for the pain you are enduring. I pray you are given strength and peace. Know that Anthony is resting with God. Love, Mary Frazer

April 2, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to your family and my deepest sympathy.

Claire Gudewich

April 2, 2014

My very deepest sympathy. So sorry about Anthony's passing. God Bless you & your family. Love, Linda Moir

Linda Moir

April 2, 2014

May he rest in peace with our Lord and the one who knows all.Bonnie Zito.

April 2, 2014

Words cant express how much i am going to miss you , you are one amazing guy ! im so glad to have met you and your wondeful mother and been a part of your life . our friendship & bond can never be broken , thank you for all the memories . i love you anthony rest easy with our lord ??

chelsey gwilliam

April 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of Anthony passing he will be remembered fondly. Susan and Troy Hawkins

April 2, 2014

My dearest Gina and family. I am heartbroken at the loss of your beloved Anthony. May it comfort you to know that he is at peace, wrapped in the loving arms of our Lord and safe from all pain and struggle. Know that I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and wishing peace for you Gina until you hold your Son again.

Angela Geiselman

April 2, 2014

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May god comfort you through such a difficult time.

Ana Jones

April 2, 2014

In life we know that none of us will live forever. Someday our loved ones & friends will pass. No matter how hard we may try, it is never easy to say goodbye...rest easy Ant <3 prayers for the family at this difficult time, my deepest condolences

J Miller

April 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss....May he rip and watch over his children.

Melissa Warfield

April 2, 2014

Lee, at a time like this words cannot express enough for much comfort. I am so sorry to hear of this and hope you and Denise can find comfort with each other to ease the pain. My condolences on your loss. Love and Prayers-Mark

Mark Lind

April 2, 2014

Ant, I'm going to miss ya. I'm glad these last couple weeks we were able to hangout since you lived so close. I will miss taking you to the gym and your one million gym selfies. Rest in peace buddy. We have been friends a long time. Fly high with Tanner.

Linds Woodward

April 2, 2014

Sending my prayers and sympathy to his family and friends. God bless.

Shar LeFevre

April 2, 2014

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