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Dennis Clark Obituary

Dennis Bader Clark, 79, formerly of Woodstock, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He spent his final days at Brightview Senior Assisted Living, surrounded by family. Dennis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gale Vicchio Clark, and their children: Brent (Margaret), Craig (Amy), Ryan (Katie), and Tierney (Denis Ahearn). He was a devoted Pop Pop to ten grandchildren and great grandfather to two. He will be remembered for his love of golf, his unwavering support of his grandchildren's activities, his deep commitment to family, and his strong faith. He was also deeply respected by his professional colleagues.

Family will receive friends from 3-5 & 7-9PM, Thursday, January 29 at Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. A funeral Mass will be held 10AM, Friday, January 30 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or at gilchristcares.org/giving.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 28, 2026.

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Jan

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Jan

29

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Jan

30

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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