Obituary of Mary H. Baumann

Mary H. Baumann passed away on February 18, 2026. She was 57 years old.

Born in Orange, New Jersey, to parents William and Ellen (Byrne) Hanlon, Mary was a longtime Mendham resident. She graduated from Mendham High School in 1986, University of Virginia in 1990, and earned her MBA at NYU Stern School of Business in 1997. She was awarded several distinctions during her academic journey.

At the University of Virginia, she excelled in the Political and Social Thought Program along with numerous social and academic societies. Mary’s distinguished career in marketing took her from Deloitte to Pfizer, and later GSK, before taking a position as Senior Director of Pharmaceutical Marketing at Sanofi. She led important projects that made medication more accessible and improved treatment options for individuals. Mary was a very devoted mother to her three sons, enjoyed time spent on the beach at the Jersey Shore, organizing family gatherings, and an avid reader of any book she could get her hands on. She enjoyed travelling, skiing, and hiking, and was active in her community with the Brookrace Homeowners Association for neighborhood gatherings. Mary was a trusted individual for tough conversations, always the voice of reason, and provided valuable guidance for a number of people throughout her life. She was an exceptional mother, sister, wife, friend and colleague who will be remembered by many.

Mary is survived by her sons, Chris, Greg and Tim Baumann, husband Christopher Baumann, father William Hanlon, sister Karen Hanlon, and brothers Bill Hanlon and Michael (Suzanne) Hanlon. She is predeceased by her mother, Ellen Hanlon.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24th, from 4 to 8 PM, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, Mendham. A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, February 26th, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Church, W. Main Street, Mendham.