Dr. Edward Erney Maher

Erney Maher, M.D. of Chestertown, Maryland, died on June 6, 2025, at Heron Point, Chestertown. He was 91. He was born in Catonsville, MD, on November 25, 1933, the seventh son and ninth of ten children born to the late Thomas F. and Florence O’Donnell Maher. He graduated from Loyola Blakefield High School, earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Notre Dame, and received his medical degree from Georgetown Medical School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having attained the rank of Major. On October 31, 1959, he married Margaret Carey. In the early 1960s, Dr. Maher and Dr. Robert C. Irwin opened a pediatric practice in Catonsville and soon partnered with Drs. George Bauernschub, Will Standiford, and Jamie Kopper to establish the Catonsville Pediatric Center. The practice expanded to include many talented and dedicated doctors and generations of patients. Dr. Maher, who preferred to be called “Erney,” was known for his dedication and care for his patients, particularly in helping parents and children navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Erney was a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Erney and Margaret loved to travel, particularly to Mt. Desert Island, Maine, where Erney spent many summers during his youth. He was an athlete who participated in various sports and outdoor activities throughout his life, including tennis, volleyball, racquetball, ping-pong, birding, canoeing, and sailing. In 1990, Erney and Margaret relocated to Queenstown, Maryland, embracing “life on the shore,” and entertaining friends and family at their home on the Wye River. They eventually moved to Heron Point in Chestertown, where they remained active and engaged in the community. Erney was involved with several conservation organizations in Chestertown and supported numerous environmental causes. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Erney and Margaret enjoyed a devoted and happy 65-year marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Mary Evans (David) of Delray Beach, FL., Kevin Maher (Annie) of Atlanta, GA, Michael Maher (Robin) of Sykesville, MD., and Patrick Maher (Susan) of Towson, MD.; his sister Florence Cromwell of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 14th, at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 508 High Street, Chestertown, MD. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery, 5319 Ocean Gateway, Queenstown, MD, at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to ShoreRivers, an organization dedicated to protecting Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways, at shorerivers.org.

Dr. Edward Erney Maher

November 25, 1933 - June 6, 2025