Martha E. Karandy - Obituary

t is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Elizabeth Karandy, 64, of Annapolis, Maryland. She departed this life peacefully on September 7, 2025. Martha was the beloved wife of Eric Karandy, devoted mother of Bernadette and Konrad, and adoring grandmother of Peter and Ronan. Martha is also survived by her parents, Jack and Kathleen Mitchell, as well as her brothers George, Sean, and Kevin Mitchell. A lifelong educator, Martha dedicated many years to teaching at St. Mary’s Elementary School, where she shaped the lives of countless children. Later, she pursued a second career as a Navy Training Specialist at Naval District Washington, bringing the same dedication and warmth to all her colleagues and the community. Martha had a vibrant and charismatic personality and always loved to laugh. Known as "Gammie", she loved to spend time with her beloved grandsons. She filled the lives of her family and friends with immeasurable love, joy, and laughter. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Martha Karandy may be directed to support Breast Cancer Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Martha Karandy to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, P.O. Box 49143, Baltimore, MD 21297-9143, or make a gift online at Hopkins Medicine.org Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the memories tab on this page.