Arlene Bruno
Arlene Bruno, of North Bethesda, died on Feb. 15. She was the beloved mother of Candice L. Optican (James), Lance M. Optican (Donna) and Mitchell E. Optican (Maria); devoted sister of Beverly S. Travis; cherished grandmother of Rowan Traweek, Adam and Lisa Optican; and great-grandmother of Ariel Optican. Contibutions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, Rockville (montgomeryhospice.org/donate). Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Frances K. Burka
Frances K. Burka, of Chevy Chase, died on Feb. 24. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Burka; devoted mother of Michael (Barbara) Burka and Sharon Burka; loving sister of Eileen (Stephen) Samuels, John (Renny) Kossow and the late Gerald Kossow; and cherished grandmother of Alex and Jeffrey.
Contributions may be made to the Frances and Leonard Burka Social Action Endowment at Adas Israel Congregation, the Frances and Leonard Burka Fund for the Arts at George Washington University or a charity of choice. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Samuel George Kahn
Samuel George Kahn, of Potomac, died on Feb. 19. He was the beloved husband of Irma Kahn; devoted father of Kenneth (Mary) Kahn and Edith (Richard Goldberg) Kahn; loving grandfather of Alexander and Michael Kahn and Benjamin and Helene Goldberg.
Contributions may be made to PKD Foundation (pkdcure.org) or Seeds of Peace-Maine (seedsofpeace.org). Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Sylvia W. Lassen (née Wolf)
Sylvia W. Lassen, of Rockville, died on Feb. 23. She was the beloved wife of the late Allan Lassen; devoted mother of Wendy (Evan) Feldman and Jane (Eric) Gleason; loving sister-in-law of Lenora Lassen; and cherished grandmother of Harley Feldman, Nick Feldman, Charlie Gleason and Miles Gleason. Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Jeffrey Alan Ploshnick
Jeffrey Alan Ploshnick died on Feb. 19. He was the loving husband of Shari Ploshnick; beloved son of David and Ginger Ploshnick; devoted father of Jack and Reid; and cherished brother of Andrea Ploshnick Lagowitz (Jack Kolker) and Lisa Bierig (Andrew).
Contributions may be made to Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Syracuse University (dusyracuse.com). Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Leon Jacob Slavin
Leon Jacob Slavin, of Chevy Chase, died on Feb. 19. He was the beloved husband of the late Juliet Slavin; and devoted father of Meredith (Avi) Sevi, Andrea, Daniel (Belkis), and Dawn Slavin. He is also survived by his treasured grandchildren, Lucas and Sophia; and companion, Jacqueline Jaffe.
Contributions may be made to JSSA Hospice, Attn: Hospice Director, 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
