John O'Mara

John 'Jack' Paul O'Mara, DVM, age 88, of Ellicott City Maryland, passed unexpectedly on May 7, 2025, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Jack was born in Catonsville, Maryland on July 15,1936 to John C. and Mary Elizabeth Knight O'Mara.

In 1976, he founded the Dunloggin Veterinary Hospital or, as he referred to it, his third child. Through his Veterinary career he grew his practice to 5 full time Veterinarians; served as President of the AVMA at Georgia; he founded and served as President to the Elkridge Emergency Hospital, now in Catonsville; he served on the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medicine as President; and after retirement, he worked with the Virginia Tech Veterinary School interviewing applicants to the program.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John C. O'Mara and Mary Elizabeth Knight O'Mara; his sister Jeanne O'Mara Burke; and his brother, Charles Joseph O'Mara. He is survived by his wife, Judith Klingelhofer O'Mara; his son, John Paul O'Mara Jr and daughter in-law Lisa L.P. O'Mara; his daughter, Judith Brannon O'Mara; and grandchildren, Kieran Taylor and John 'Jack' Baldwin O'Mara; his brother Gerald Knight O'Mara; his brother James Patrick O'Mara; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth O'Mara Seal.

Visitation is from 12-2pm Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Service will be held immediately after at 2-3pm at Kirkley Ruddick Funeral Home located at 412 Crain HWY, S.E. Glen Burnie, MD 21061.

Condolences may be sent to the family at https://www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-jack-omara-dvm

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dad's name to the charity of your choice.