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Official Obituary of

John J. Petr, III

August 5, 1947 ~ January 21, 2026 (age 78) 78 Years Old
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John Petr, III Obituary

On January 21, 2026 John J. Petr III, passed away; devoted husband of the late Paulette C. Petr (nee Poling); beloved father of Melodie Beeghley, Richard Beeghley and his wife Lauri, John J. Petr IV, and Robert A. Petr; loving "Pop" of Danny, Travis, Kristina, Richie, Ryan, Shane, Destiny, Alicia, Lizzy, Robbie Lynn, and Khloe; cherished "Pop-Pop' of Olivia, Dayton, Ada, Rip, Cason, Kanan, Hazel and Serena; dear brother of Cathy. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 11:30 am. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 from 2 - 4, 6 - 8 pm.

Interment at Meadowridge Memorial Park (Elkridge)

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
January 28, 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Connelly Funeral Home of Essex
300 Mace Ave
Baltimore, MD 21221

Visitation
Wednesday
January 28, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Connelly Funeral Home of Essex
300 Mace Ave
Baltimore, MD 21221

Funeral Service
Thursday
January 29, 2026

11:30 AM
Connelly Funeral Home of Essex
300 Mace Ave
Baltimore, MD 21221

Interment
Thursday
January 29, 2026

Meadowridge Memorial Park
7250 Washington Blvd
Elkridge, MD 21075

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