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Condell Campbell

Condell Campbell

May 12, 2021

On Wednesday, May 12, our beloved Condell Campbell, also known to his family and friends as ‘Second’ or ‘Cappy,’ died peacefully after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. In memory of Condell, we will be honored for you to join us at the Set Up and Funeral Service as follows:

AMERICA:

SET UP-Friday, May 28th...

Nancy Ksanznak

Nancy Ksanznak

May 7, 2021

Nancy D. Ksanznak, of University Park, MD, passed away on May 7th, at age 90. She was born Nancy Eleanor Dean in Indiana on September 17th, 1930. She was the oldest of six children born to Sheldon and Freda Dean. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Department of the Army at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. She married Alex J. Ksanznak in 1950 and became a devoted wife, loving mother, beloved grandmother and cherished great grandmother. Nancy was an accomplished seamstress and an avid reader. She loved the beach which is where she spent time with her family and had her fondest of memories during that time.

Listening to music was an essential part of her life. Her father was a musician, and she treasured her time listening to her two sons performing together. She is survived by her siblings, Cynthia Julian, Barbara Browne, and Douglas Dean.  She leaves three children, Alex Ksanznak, Michael Ksanznak, Karin Ksanznak Feild. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Caleb Quaid Jessie Ksanznak and Adam Ksanznak as well as two great grandchildren, Kobe and Atlas Quaid.

There will be a viewing at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, May 21st, 2021...

Francis Collins III

Francis Collins III

May 7, 2021

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...

Rosalia "Rose" Paguio

Rosalia "Rose" Paguio

May 5, 2021

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...

William Holtzman

William Holtzman

May 2, 2021

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...

Francisco Arriaga Jr.

Francisco Arriaga Jr.

May 2, 2021

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...

Ruth Fletcher-Ferrill

Ruth Fletcher-Ferrill

Apr 27, 2021

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 occasions...

Anthony Felus

Anthony Felus

Apr 22, 2021

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...

Ana Moreira Vda. de Lopez

Ana Moreira Vda. de Lopez

Apr 21, 2021

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.

Antoinette Ebondo

Antoinette Ebondo

Apr 20, 2021

Antoinette Ebondo of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Prince Georges University of Maryland Hospital. Antoinette was a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, born in Bakime Village in Kasaii Oriental Province to King Meko-a-Ngongo and Queen Cecilia Ndjibu. She was loving, kind, motherly to all the friends and kids in our Congolese community...

Leonard Bruckschen

Leonard Bruckschen

Apr 18, 2021

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...

Dominga Perdomo de Cruz

Dominga Perdomo de Cruz

Apr 18, 2021

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...

Kathryn Ferris

Kathryn Ferris

Apr 17, 2021

Kathryn Bunny Ferris departed this life on Saturday April 17, 2021 in Adelphi, MD.

Born on March 26, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to the late Sherman and Stella Moon, she was the fourth born of five children.

Anyone who knew Kathryn knew she was always willing to lend a hand and go the extra mile....

John Lippert

John Lippert

Apr 12, 2021

John Frederick Lippert, DDS

On April 12, 2021, Dr. John Lippert, passed away unexpectedly at home. John’s parents, Fred and Agnes Lippert, had emigrated from Ontario, Canada, and moved to the Washington, D.C. area in the 1930s. Fred and Agnes started a building construction business, and built several homes in the developing town of...

Walter Smith, Jr.

Walter Smith, Jr.

Apr 5, 2021

On Monday, April 5th, 2021, Walter Joseph Smith, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Washington, DC. Born on March 27th, 1957 in Bronx, NY to his late parents, Walter, Sr. and Julianne O’Connell Smith. Walter is survived by his siblings, Stephen M. Smith, Stacy Blye, Keely Buckholtz, his stepmother, Charlotte Burnett Smith, as well as multiple nephews, nieces...

Gadivel Aviles-Navarrete

Gadivel Aviles-Navarrete

Apr 3, 2021

A viewing and a funeral Mass will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Adelphi, MD.  Please contact the family for more details about visitation ans service times.

Se llevará a cabo un Velorio y una Misa de cuerpo presente en la Iglesia de San Marcos Evengelista en Adelphi, Maryland.  Para mas información, porfavor contactar directamente a la...

Miguel Tersy

Miguel Tersy

Apr 1, 2021

Miguel Tersy, 90, passed away on April 1, 2021 in Silver Spring, MD. He was born in Palma Soriano, Cuba on June 13, 1930 to the late Edito Tersy and Maria Sanchez Tersy. He married the love of his life Marta Puig on Jan. 2, 1960. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in the Mawah, NJ plant as an assembly worker for 12 years. He is predeceased by his sister, Edita and his brother Luis Manuel.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two brothers: Quintin Raul Tersy and Guillermo Tersy; two sisters: Adela Perez and Josefa Hernandez; his three children: Miguel Tersy (Teresa), Jorge Tersy (Aimee) and Barbara Martinez (Carlos); his beloved six grandchildren: Alex Tersy, Rebecca Tersy, Marisa Tersy, Zachery Martinez, Joshua Martinez (Molly), and Seth Martinez and numerous nieces and nephews. Prior to moving to Maryland, Miguel lived in West New York, NJ and was cherished by not only family, but many friends and special neighbors.  Miguel loved spending time with his family and sharing memories of life in Cuba.  Miguel never met a stranger.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association,  In Memory of Miguel Tersy - Fundraising For Muscular Dystrophy Association (donordrive.com) .

Arinola Ajao

Arinola Ajao

Apr 1, 2021

Arinola my love for you is never gone; you live within my heart... Forever I wish,I can turn the hand of time. You have been a wonderful sister. Even at the point of death you're still there for me. Arinola Adunni omo olorun tooto... Aburo mi atata sunreoo.rest on my dearest sister .we love you but God loves you more...o di'gba...

Michael Maxwell

Michael Maxwell

Mar 31, 2021

Michael Drake Maxwell, age 81, of Dagsboro, DE and formerly of Lanham, MD died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Peggy Joyce Maxwell, he is survived by his daughter Kathy Lynn (William) Ziese, his son Michael David (Teresa) Maxwell, Sr., his daughter Sherry Lee Maxwell, his grandchildren William...

Russell Maske, Sr.

Russell Maske, Sr.

Mar 30, 2021

Passed away after long battle with Dementia. Born in 1927, he and his family survived the Depression by raising their food in downtown Bladensburg, Maryland. Graduate of Bladensburg High at the age of 16 he immediately went to work in the Fingerprint Section of the FBI in downtown Washington, DC. It was there where he met the love of...

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