Michael Rushanan

On June 25, 2023, Michael Rushanan passed away peacefully at his home in Odenton, Maryland. He was cared for and loved by his entire family during his illness.

On Thanksgiving day, 1932, Michael was born and raised in Duncott, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late John and Anna (Biletz) Rushanan. He had seven brothers and four sisters. In his youth, he worked for his father’s coal mines until he joined the Army after high school. He was stationed in Germany (twice), Maryland, Alabama and New Jersey. After his military career, he was employed by the Department of Defense, held multiple managerial positions across many different disciplines, and retired after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Meade Rod and Gun Club and a member and usher at St. Joseph Church, Odenton.

Michael loved celebrating the holidays and birthdays with his family. He was the ultimate outdoorsman who enjoyed nature, hunting, and fishing. He always enjoyed talking about growing up in Pennsylvania's coal country, which gave him the foundation of strength and courage. He was honored to serve in the U.S. Army, where he found a sense of purpose and accomplishment in protecting and defending his country. As a devout Catholic, he attended church every Sunday and relied on God’s teachings to make the right decisions in life. Above all, he loved his wife and was extremely proud of all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are siblings, John, George, Charles, Joseph, Emil, Paul and Cyril Rushanan, Mary Elko, Irene Purcell, and Betty Ann Leiss.

Surviving are his wife Helen Rushanan, four children, Michael V. Rushanan and wife Tiffany, Donna Maykrantz and husband Larry, Kim Hill and husband Mike, and David Rushanan; seven grandchildren, Alexander Rushanan, Erika Rushanan, Lauren Novotny and husband Reid, Sean Maykrantz and wife Adrienne, Ryan Maykrantz and fiancee Nicole Zimbelman, Michael A. Rushanan and wife Jennifer, and Brandon Hill; two great grandchildren, Vienna Novotny and Camden Maykrantz. He is also survived by his sister Anna Dunmoyer, nieces and nephews.