Denise Lupo Lutz

Treasured daughter of the late Betty Rae Lupo and Deonis M. Lupo, MD.; beloved wife of Robert C. Lutz, Sr.; devoted stepmother of Robert C. Lutz, Jr. and Scott D. Lutz; dear sister of Stephanie A. Lupo-Ulrich and the late Thomas P. Lupo; cherished sister-in-law to Karen Lupo; adored aunt of Mark S. Lupo; also survived by many loving family and friends.

A lifelong believer in the value of education, hard work, and service to others, Denise built an accomplished career in pharmacy that spanned 42 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Goucher College in 1974 before continuing her studies at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, where she received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 1977. She later earned her Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Maryland in 1985. Denise’s professional career was marked by both leadership and entrepreneurship, serving as Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services at Baltimore County General Hospital from 1985 to 1989 before realizing her dream of owning her own business. From 1992 to 2001, she was the proud owner of Medicare Shoppe Pharmacy in Reisterstown, where she became a trusted resource and familiar face to generations of customers. Through every stage of Denise’s career, she was known for her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to caring for others.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Road, Nottingham, MD 21236, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10003 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220 on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Denise’s name to;

The American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ American Red Cross PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839

Catholic Relief Services of Baltimore https://www.crs.org/ways-to-help/ways-to-give Catholic Relief Services P.O. Box 5278, Tipton, IA 52772-0517