Austin Matthew Lautenschlager

Austin Matthew Lautenschlager obituary, Essex, MD

Austin Matthew Lautenschlager

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300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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Austin Lautenschlager Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Austin Matthew Lautenschlager, age 18, passed away suddenly and tragically on October 12, 2025. He was born on April 25, 2007 to Matthew Austin Lautenschlager and Chrissy Lautenschlager. Austin is the loving boyfriend of Emily Appleman; cherished brother of Aeriana and Ryan Lautenschlager, Keagan Lautenschlager, and Leilani Murray; loving grandson of Frances Lam and Stephanie and Steve Smith; dear nephew of Jenna Lambros, Jason Lambros, William Bateman, and Rachel Smith; uncle of Aalayah Bowers; also survived by many cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.
A visitation will be held at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave, Baltimore MD 21221 on Friday, October 24 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with a Celebration of Life to start at 6:30pm.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Celebration of Life

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

Send Flowers