Jonny Max Reese, 68, of Hanover, Maryland, formerly of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away suddenly at his residence on May 31, 2026.
Born on June 18, 1957, in Crestview, Florida, Jonny was the son of Max Albert Reese and the late Barbara Catherine Reese.
Jonny dedicated more than 26 years of his life to helping others achieve their health and fitness goals as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. His passion for fitness and an active lifestyle was evident in all that he did. An accomplished Ironman triathlete, he enjoyed running, biking, and continually challenging himself physically while encouraging others to do the same.
Beyond his professional life, Jonny embraced adventure and friendship. He loved sailing with his sailing group, water skiing with the South River Ski Club, and spending time on the water whenever possible. A talented guitarist, he enjoyed gathering with friends for jam sessions filled with music and laughter. Whether around a campfire, on a boat, or sharing stories with family and friends, Jonny’s warmth, enthusiasm, and love of life left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
Jonny is survived by his children, Christopher Janecek (Amanda) of Tallahassee, Florida, and Amanda Perry (Jason) of California, Maryland; his father, Max Albert Reese (Ann) of New Market, Alabama; his siblings, Catherine McKinney (Dan) of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, Joel Scott Reese (Anna) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Michael Reese (Jill) of Inverness, Florida, Jeffrey Gum (Susan) of Columbia, Maryland, Judith Snoich (Thomas) of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Kevan Gum (Jennifer) of New Market, Alabama; and his cherished grandchildren, Christin Janecek, Ariel Perry, Amelia Perry, Alaina Perry, and Roman Perry, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jonny’s life on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Maryland. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Cathy McKinney officiating. Interment will be private.
Jonny will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, dedication to health and fitness, love of music and the outdoors, and the countless friendships he built throughout his life. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.
