All Obituaries

Nancy D. Ksanznak,...

On Friday, May 7, 2021, Francis M. Collins, III, known to his family and friends as Michael, or Mike, died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Parkinson’s.  He was 74 years old and a lifelong resident of Cheverly, MD.  He was a very active member of St. Ambrose Parish in Cheverly and member of the Men’s Club there for many years.  His friends speak fondly of Michael, telling us how he would eagerly help anyone who needed his assistance.  In...

On Sunday May 2, 2021, Rosalia ‘Rose/Aliang’ Paguio surrounded by her family, husband, Jesse James Paguio and daughter, Rachel-Ashley Garrido by her side, was called home. She fought and overcame breast cancer but a short while thereafter lost her battle to COVID-19. Rose’s bright and happy nature loved helping any and everyone. She loved animals of all sorts, holidays, karaoke, traveling, and her beloved grandson, Caiden. Her energy and...

On May 2, 2021, at the age of 77, of Green Meadows, MD.  His wife of 55 years, Brenda J. Holtzman, and his daughter, Melissa L. Frazier, both preceded him in death.  Surviving him are his children, William Lewis (Therese) Holtzman and Cynthia Arizona (Tim Baker) and his son-in-law, Henry Frazier.  Son of the late William Herbiemont and Virginia Holtzman.  Brother of Carol Carroll.  Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Rachel & William Zachary Holtzman, Colin...

Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 5 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 5700 St. Bernard Drive, Riverdale, MD on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 12 p.m. Interment, George Washington Cemetery. El velorio se realizará en la Funeraria Gasch's, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD el dia viernes 7 de mayo de 2021 de 5 a 9 p.m.  Se llevará a...

RUTH L. FLETCHER-FERRILL, 85 Adelphi, Maryland   A graduate of Hiram College and mother of six, RUTH L. FLETCHER-FERRILL recently returned home peacefully to be with her beloved husband of 31 years, John William Ferrill, and son Ted Fletcher, who preceded her in death.   Daughter of Lawrence Clifton Lemmon and Ruth Lemmon, ‘Ruthie’ as she was affectionately known by her friends, never missed remembering birthdays and special...

Se llevará a cabo un velorio en la Funeraria Gasch's, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 el dia Martes 27 de Abril de 2021 de 5 a 9 p.m.  Un segundo velorio se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Católica de San Miguel Arcángel, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 el dia Martes 27 de Abril de 2021 de 10 p.m. hasta el dia siguiente, Miércoles 28 de Abril de 2021 a las 10 a.m.  Se realizará una Misa Funeraria en la Iglesia...

Leonard Earl Bruckschen, 86, of Mt. Rainier, Maryland, passed away on April 18, 2021 due to complications relating to COVID-19.  He was born May 23, 1934, to Frank and Bessie Bruckschen.  He was preceded in death by his sons Frank and George  Leroy and is survived by his children Diane, Janet, JoAnn and Don and daughter in laws Yesenia, Debby and his grandchildren Billy, Catherine, Frank, Andre and Angelina. Leonard served with the Washington D.C. Public Schools for...

Anthony E. Felus was born on August 23, 1941. Anthony, affectionately known as Tony, Granddad, and Pop was survived by his wife of 58 years, Bernice, and his 8 children, Christine, Pamela, Tony, Charlie, Stevie, Kevin, Michael, and Trina. He is also survived by his 3 siblings, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 1 great granddaughter, Teagan. Tony loved the outdoors. He was an avid sportsman, and golfer. He loved to joke and...

Friends may call at Cristo El Rey Church, 3900 48th Street, Bladensburg, MD 20710 on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 5 to 11 p.m.