Mary (Casper) Rees, age 87, of Sharpsburg, went home to be with the Lord and her family in Heaven on Monday, February 2, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Troy Rees; loving mother of Keith (Lisa) and Jim (Gemma) Rees; proud Nana of AJ (Kylee), Katie (Layne) Baker, and Noah; cherished great nana of Oliver Rees. Mary was a truly proud Italian American who immigrated from Giulianova, Italy. A picturesque town she always dreamed of going back and visiting. Friends will be received on Thursday from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 AM in Christ the King Parish, Madonna of Jerusalem Church, Sharpsburg. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
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