Shawn William "Spike" McElfish

Shawn William "Spike" McElfish obituary, Baltimore, MD

Shawn William "Spike" McElfish

Shawn McElfish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore on Dec. 18, 2025.
Shawn "Spike" McElfish, age 54, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He was born in Baltimore to Andrea M. McElfish and the late William O. McElfish. Spike is the beloved husband of Michelle McElfish; cherished father of Nicholas McElfish and his wife Sallie, Patrick McElfish and his wife Cassie, and Jacob McElfish and his fiancé Julia; loving grandfather of Harper McElfish, Tatum McElfish, Emerson McElfish, and the late Aubrey McElfish; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Scott McElfish.

Baseball was a huge part of Spike's life, from pitching in the Minor Leagues to coaching High School Baseball for 20 plus years. Spike also served as a police officer with the Baltimore County Police Department for 30 Years.

He will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at 2pm at Superior Catering located at 1010 Oldham St. Baltimore, MD 21224.

Please RSVP by clicking the link below.

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December 19, 2025

Robert Aupperley posted to the memorial.

December 19, 2025

Edward Creed posted to the memorial.

December 18, 2025

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore posted an obituary.

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Robert Aupperley

December 19, 2025

Shawn
You will be missed by your many friends and former Players at Mt. Carmel High School! You and your family will be in my prayers. REST IN PEACE !
Coach Aupperley

Edward Creed

December 19, 2025

Creed Family With a heavy heart we send our deepest sympathies and prayers for your family we pray for you all may the Lord comfort you in this difficult time Ed,Donna,Danny,Ed Jr. Creed Family We have so many memories in Rosedale

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December 19, 2025

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