Meet Our Staff
Outstanding Service is Our Priority
The highest level of care starts with the quality staff members who will meet with your family. When you lose someone you love, you need someone who will listen to you and provide a healing and meaningful experience. Our highly qualified staff is ready to assist you throughout this difficult time.
Colt Connelly and his father opened the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk in 1973 and he assumed sole ownership in 1996. Colt was born to be a funeral director, living upstairs in the apartment with his parents, he always said, “The parking lot was my backyard”.
Colt was a loving husband to his wife, Karen Connelly, and a proud father to his sons, Andrew Connelly and his wife, Samantha, and Shane Connelly and his wife, Jenna. He reveled in the joy of being a grandfather.
His passion for his work as the owner of Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk allowed him to offer comfort to families during their most difficult times, embodying the compassion and dedication he was known for. His legacy will continue at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk under the ownership of his wife and children.
Samantha Connelly is an Administrative Assistant and a Funeral Apprentice at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk. She is married to Andrew Connelly, and together they have three children. Samantha cherishes spending quality time with her family, particularly enjoying camping trips together.
Daniel worked as an ironworker, dedicating many years to the trade. In his retirement, he joined the staff at Connelly Funeral Home. Danny is passionate about spending time with his large family and enjoys playing golf in his leisure time.
Darlene Peters in a retired Baltimore County Police Lieutenant of 29 years. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, crabbing and being outdoors.
Sean Edwards was born and raised in Dundalk and has dedicated over 20 years to serving families in the funeral industry. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, he enjoys old music and Corvettes in his spare time. Sean resides in Harford County with his loving family and two German shepherds.
Debbie Strickland was born and raised in Dundalk, where she attended Dundalk High School. A retired hairdresser, she also served 10 years at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk. Debbie is a proud mother of two adult children and a devoted grandmother to three beloved grandchildren.
Shane Connelly is a lifelong resident of Sparrows Point. Growing up in the Connelly family, Shane began assisting around the funeral home at just 12 years old. He is married to his wife, Jenna, and together they have two sons. In his personal time, Shane enjoys hunting and fishing.
