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In Loving Memory of

Michael Stephen Shear

April 5th, 2021

Obituary

Michael Stephen Shear, MD, of Towson, Maryland, passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021 at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife, Donna Blair Shear; son, Joshua Daniel Shear; siblings, Barbara Hirshorn, Gail (Joel) Smith, Jonathan (Maddy) Shear; brother-in-law, William Kerfoot; also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Joseph and Miriam Shear. A celebration of life in his memory will be held at a later date.

A Virtual Funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 9:30 am. Interment Beth El Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northhampton, MA 01061. An outdoor shiva will be held Thursday only at 9 Joel Court, Reisterstown, MD 21136. Please e-mail for availability to: [email protected]. Masks are required.

Arrangements by Sol Levinson. www.sollevinson.com

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