On September 8, 2026,  Joan Amelia Linz, loving daughter of the late Sebastian and Theresa Linz; devoted sister of Sister Theresa Mary Linz, S.S.N.D., the late  Elizabeth Linz, Anne Linz, John Linz, William Linz, Henry Linz, Claire Bevans, Margaret Robinson, Theresa "Susan" Wood, Sister Mary Xavier, S.S.N.D. and Joseph Linz; loving aunt of Bill Linz, Susan Awalt, Tim Linz, Greg Linz, Pam Lang, Debbie Gurny, Jacqueline Holland, Lisa Linz, Kathy Daly, Brian Bevans, and the late James Linz, Laura Linz, Raymond Bevans, Mark Bevans and Gary Bevans. Also surviving are her 26 grand nieces and nephews and 40 great grand nieces and nephews.

Ms. Linz was born and died in Baltimore. She grew up in Highlandtown and attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary School, The Institute of Notre Dame (IND), and The College of Notre Dame. She was an Executive Assistant at Baltimore Federal Savings and Loan and an Executive Assistant for Charles Kresslien, Attorney.

Her hobbies included: Enjoying the shore at Middle River, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Linz will lie in state on Friday, September 11, 2026, 9:30AM to 10:00 AM, with a Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 AM at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Joan's memory to:  School Sisters of Notre Dame https://amssnd.org or Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://www.t2t.org