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Kenneth Baum Obituary

Kenneth (Kenny) Baum, of Pikesville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at the age of 96. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Anita Baum (nee Schleider); loving children, Dennis R. (Donna) Brown, Gerri Baum and Renee Moore; dear sister, Roberta (late Sam) Crespi; cherished grandchildren, Mira Baum, Stacy (Neil) Laughlin and Ilene (Mark) Walters; adored great-grandchildren, Asher Laughlin, Ronan Laughlin, Aaron Moyse, Iris Walters and Eli Walters; and his beloved nieces and nephews. Kenny was predeceased by his devoted son, Samuel J. Baum; dear siblings, Jerome Baum and Mildred (Paul) Temkin; and loving parents, Bella and Sam Baum.

Kenny loved his family above all else! His warmth and passion extended far beyond–he cherished his synagogue and community of friends, found joy in his work, delighted in meeting new people, and embraced life with an open heart and endless enthusiasm.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel 8900 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208, on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Interment Beth El Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208; Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Please check Levinson's website for shiva information.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from May 28 to May 29, 2025.

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