Dianne Marie Ashworth, library branch manager
Dianne Marie Ashworth, 70, of Millville, formerly of Laurel, Md., passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her home. She was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Ralph H. Galati and the late Filomena G. (Riccio) Galati.
Dianne worked as a librarian for 35 years in the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System with 25 years as the managing librarian for the Laurel branch. Family and friends referred to Dianne as a “walking encyclopedia.” She was a member of the Maryland Library Association and a past president of the Laurel Business and Professional Women’s Club. Dianne’s life motto was, “kindness matters,” as her kindness and generosity extended to no end. She was very active in several animal causes and was an avid Washington Nationals and Redskins fan.
She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Robert L. Ashworth; three siblings, Barbara Farrell (John) of Accomac, Va., Anthony Galati (Gale) of Germantown, Md., and Patti Galati (Karen Jung) of Dagsboro; a brother-in-law, John Serrano of Crofton, Md.; her feline companions; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and a host of friends.
Services were postponed due to the COVID pandemic, and the family would like to now announce a memorial mass to be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Frankford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Dianne’s name to the Delaware SPCA by visiting delspca.org. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
