Wayne Mahaffey

On November 12, 2025, Wayne Harold Mahaffey, 66, of Baltimore passed away after a long illness. He was born in 1959 to William Harold Mahaffey and Shirley Lang Mahaffey in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the founder and original owner of Mahaffey's Pub and Bistro Rx in Canton, MD. After selling the businesses, he retired to Portugal where he lived happily for many years, making new friends and traveling extensively. Wayne was an active member of All Nations Community Church in Algarve while living in Portugal and remained close friends with members of the church upon his return to the US.

He is survived by the Martin family: his sister Wendy and brother-in-law Michael, and nieces Brenna and Claire and her husband Logan; the Insinga family: his sister Debbie and brother-in-law Frank, nieces Lindsay and Kerry and her husband Jude, great nephews Alex and Dominic, and great nieces Madison and Mackenzie; and brother Bruce Mahaffey. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Shirley Mahaffey.

Interment will be at Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21234 at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2025, followed by a memorial gathering at Mahaffey's Pub in Canton, MD. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Wayne's life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, which provided excellent care and treatment during his illness.