Our Staff

Russell Craig Witzke, Jr. or "Craig" as he is known, is a caring and experienced professional who understands that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to Craig and the staff of Candle Light Funeral Home.

 Celia joined the Candle Light family in 2021 after spending a decade working for a direct cremation provider.  As a Catonsville native, she values the opportunity to support our community and strives to meet each family’s individual needs. In her free time, Celia enjoys listening to music, cooking, and playing with her dogs, Rosie and Beau.  

Erin was born and raised in Catonsville. She attended Western School of Technology and Environmental Science then, graduated from Catonsville Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. Eventually getting her life insurance license. She prides herself in being able to help families celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Erin resides in Halethorpe with her daughter, Lilliana and Vizsla, Doug. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, watching wrestling and cheering on all teams Baltimore.

Becky grew up in Columbia, MD and graduated from CCBC with a degree in Mortuary Science. She currently works and an embalmer, and embalming lab instructor for CCBC. She strives to help grieving families feel closure by taking her job very seriously and doing the best that she can. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, family, many pets including dogs, piggy, and chickens, loves dancing, and being outdoors as much as possible. 

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Lily is a student at Community College of Baltimore County and will graduate with her degree in Mortuary Science in 2025. She finds value in serving others first and helping families remember their loved ones in a meaningful way. In her free time, Lily enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and taking long walks in nature.

Janey was born and raised in Alabama. A huge University of Alabama football fan. She answered her calling for funeral service in the 90’s. Janey’s caring and professional attitude is appreciated throughout the community. Roll Tide!

Joe is a proud Catonsville resident who has owned several small businesses in the area. He now assists with visitations and funeral masses as a way of giving back to the community.

Eden was born and raised in Sykesville, Maryland. She attends both Liberty High School and Century High School. She grew up around funeral homes due to having a mortician parent and have been working in funeral homes since she was 14. She enjoys being able to help others and working at the funeral homes helps show her how to help individuals, families and the community. In her free time she enjoys running, skating, and being outdoors. 

Hannah was born and raised in Sykesville, Maryland. She has an associates degree in psychology and attends The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She grew up around funeral homes as she had a mortician/embalming parent, she has worked in funeral homes since 14. She enjoys helping care for families in any needed way. During her free time, Hannah enjoys playing guitar, spending time with animals and nature, and quality time with friends.

Michele hails from Carroll County, MD where she was born and raised. She called Catonsville home for 26 years while raising her children. Michele joined the Candle Light Funeral Home in 2014. She currently resides in Pasadena, MD where she enjoys relaxation and socializing at the Curtis Bay Athletic Club. Michele's hobbies include gardening, reading, music appreciation, and attending concerts and various music shows.