Claire Steitz Obituary

We bid farewell to Claire Steitz in Annapolis, Maryland, born in Charlotte, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 28, 2024 at the age of 26. Claire touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Claire has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She is survived by: her parents, Margaret Schofield of Annapolis, MD and Hardie Steitz of Pittsburgh, PA; her siblings, Natalie Liebscher (Ryan) of Colorado Springs, CO, Cameron Steitz of Raleigh, NC, Quinn Steitz (Sydney) of Raleigh, NC and Will Steitz of Winston Salem, NC; her nephews, Miles and Erik; and her niece Aly. She is also survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to an organization that supports those struggling with their mental health or a local dog rescue of your choice.