Mary Beth Reckeweg

Mary Beth Reckeweg, 79, of La Plata, MD passed away the evening of January 4, 2023 in her home in La Plata, MD. Mary Beth was born on August 3, 1943 in Washington, DC. She spent her formative years in the Nation’s Capitol and Maryland Suburbs: graduating from Suitland High School, meeting her husband, Richard, and starting her family. The family moved to New Hampshire in 1971 where she welcomed her favorite child. In 1979 the family returned to the Mid-Atlantic region, settling in La Plata where she spent the remainder of her long life, heavily involved in her local community. Her two main passions in life were Music and Children and she shared her love of music with so many young residents of Charles County. Mrs. Reckeweg, as she was known to the children, was a piano teacher for nearly 40 years, having taught multiple generations of some families. She was the music teacher at Christ Church Day School, the music teacher at Blessed Lambs Preschool, shared music with the children at La Plata United Methodist Church Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and was the accompanist and co-Director of the Port Tobacco Player’s “Encore Kids”. She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, even after her daughters had aged out of the programs. Her musical legacy lives on through her children and through the hundreds of students she taught over the years. In her later years she split her energy between her community involvement and her own grandchildren whom she took delight in spoiling. Everything she ever did in life was for the children. Mary Beth is predeceased by her parents, the late John B. “Jack” Stone and the late Madelon “Virginia” Stone. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Reckeweg; one son, John Reckeweg (Laura); daughters, Cheryl Reckeweg (David Bayles) and Michelle Bast (Gregory); brother, Peter Stone; sisters, Lynda Williamson, Kathi Dolder, and Sue Wiggins; and four grandchildren, Benjamin Bast, William Reckeweg, Nathaniel Bast, and Henry Reckeweg. A viewing for Mary Beth will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Raymond Funeral Chapel in La Plata, MD. Her funeral service will take place at 11am on Friday, January 13, 2023 at La Plata United Methodist Church. Interment will immediately follow at the church cemetery in Dentsville, MD. Memorial contributions in Mary Beth’s name may be made to Hospice of Charles County (2505 Davis Rd., Waldorf, MD 20603). Online condolences may be made on Mary Beth's Tribute Wall.

Mary Beth Reckeweg

August 3, 1943 - January 4, 2023