Ann Bennett, 88, of Arnold, MD, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born to Anthony Ciccarelli and Charlotte DeLong on July 29, 1937, in Bronx, NY where she was raised and later Long Island, NY.

Ann graduated from James Monroe High School in New York. Ann married the love of her life, Richard Bennett, on May 15, 1960. They started a family and together raised their three loving children. Ann was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to building a wonderful family. She always brought love and care to the household and ensured her kids had everything they needed. Ann's patience, dedication, and support shaped her children's lives, teaching them the value of family, responsibility, and love. Ann previously lived in Levittown, NY before settling in Arnold, MD. Her many hobbies included reading, solving crossword puzzles, and spending quality time with her beautiful family.

Ann is preceded in death by her beloved husband; Richard Bennett, her parents; Anthony Ciccarelli and Charlotte DeLong, her stepmother; Rita Ciccarelli, her brother; William Ciccarelli; her mother-in-law; Edna Bennett, her father-in-law; Sylvester Bennett, and her cherished grandson; Justin Craigmiles.

Ann is survived by her three children, Steven Bennett (Lorraine) of Annapolis, MD, Bruce Bennett (Tonya) of Fuquay Varina, NC, and Susan Buechling (John) of Arnold, MD, three grandchildren; Danielle Reed (Zach) of Williamsburg, VA, Alex Buechling (Megan) of Arnold, MD, and Brandon Bennett (Kayla) of Fuquay Varina, NC, four great grandchildren; Lucas Buechling of Arnold, MD, Jonah Buechling of Arnold, MD, Sebastian Reed of Williamsburg, VA, and Oliver Reed of Williamsburg, VA, two siblings; Robert Ciccarelli (Karyn) of New York, Linda Zakrewski (Ben) of South Carolina, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.