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John H. OTENASEK

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John OTENASEK Obituary

John Hayes Otenasek passed away on October 31, 2025. He is survived by his loving siblings, Catherine O. Levitas (Michael), E. Page Kozak (Mark), Richard J. Otenasek III (Sallie), and Francis H. Otenasek (Courtney); his cherished nieces and nephews Anne L. Kozak, Michael E. Kozak (Nushi), David T. Kozak (Megan), Daniel Levitas Deabler (Gabrielle), Matthew P. Levitas (Morgan), Benjamin D. Levitas (Melanie), R. Joseph.Otenasek IV, Chase M. Otenasek, Jeffrey D. Otenasek, Heath S. Otenasek, Blake W. Otenasek, and Drue C. Otenasek; and four great nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 15 at 11 am at Cathedral of Mary our Queen, with visitation from 10 am - 10:50 am. The family kindly asks that in place of flowers, donations be made in John's name to Gould Farm, Attn: Development, 100 Gould Road, PO Box 157, Monterey, MA 01245.

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

Published by Baltimore Sun on Nov. 4, 2025.

Memorial Events
for John OTENASEK

Nov

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Cathedral Mary Our Queen

5200 N, Baltimore, MD 21210

Nov

15

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Cathedral Mary Our Queen

5200 N, Baltimore, MD 21210

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I was a classmate of John's at Loyola, class of '83. I am sorry to hear of his passing, and of the struggles he had in life. Peace, Paul

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