Mary J. Kratz

Mary J. Kratz
December 24, 1955 – January 9, 2026
On January 9th, 2026, Mary J. Kratz, 70, of Dundalk MD, passed away at Stella Maris Hospice from
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was the proud daughter of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth
Kratz (nee Sponar), and dear sister of the late Janet Cooke (nee Kratz) and her husband Ronald J., and
Charles A. Kratz and his wife Rose-Marie. She is also survived by her nephews Ronald B. Cooke, Craig
Cooke and his wife Melissa, Andrew Kratz, niece Shannon Strazzire (nee Kratz) and her husband
Michael, great niece Caitlin Kratz, and great nephews Kyle Cooke, Cameron Cooke, and Brandon
Strazzire.
Mary graduated from Patapsco High School in 1973. She worked at McCormick in Hunt Valley
performing various jobs, mostly at the spice mill. She enjoyed her family, attending all functions, and
spoiling her nieces and nephews as well as her great niece and great nephews. She enjoyed gardening and
music of all kinds and was passionate about her sports never missing the Ravens and Orioles. She loved
eating steamed crabs and raw oysters, and everyone looked forward to her signature crab dip! She
enjoyed gambling, and loved playing lottery scratch-offs. Annual trips to Atlantic City were highlights,
and when Maryland opened up casinos, her favorite spot was Arundel Mills. She loved animals,
especially her dogs Chrissy, Bear, Sadie, Tucker and Nala, who were her world. She treated her family
and friends with immense generosity.
Mass will be held at Our Lady of Hope Chapel on February 28th at 11AM, with a celebration of life following mass.

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