Francis J Collins Funeral Home

Patricia Ann Guarnieri (Age 80) Patricia Ann Guarnieri of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Haddon Township, NJ, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Fred R. Guarnieri, mother of Elizabeth C. Guarnieri (Robert Loewe), and Patricia G. Pace (Jonathan) of Silver Spring, MD, grandmother of Samuel and Luke Pace. She leaves behind her brother, Morgan Pape, and in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends are invited to the visitation and memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Visitation will be at 10:30 am and the service will start at...

On Sunday, October 16, 2022, of Frederick, MD. Beloved husband of Ann Staten; father of Nicholas and Christian Staten; son of Grace Staten Shekletski and the late David Clinton Staten, Sr.; brother of Deborah Olson, Loretta and Joseph Staten. Relatives and friends may call at St. Ignatius Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Rd, Ijamsville, MD, on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 pm, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Donations can be made in Dave's memory at: Operations Second Chance at www.operationsecondchance.org. A longer obituary will be available at collinsfuneralhome.com

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, at age 79, Catherine A. O'Connor, loving wife and mother passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Catherine was born on March 11, 1943 in Washington, DC to Augustino and Theresa (Fiore) Peluso. She began working at a young age and had a great work ethic. She was the executive assistant to Bishop Curlin and later worked at NIH Child Health as the executive assistant to Dr. Arthur Levine. On May 24, 1969, she married Thomas N. O'Connor. They raised their three sons, Thomas, Kevin, and Christopher in Wheaton, MD. Catherine loved everyone she met, no one was a stranger to her. She was selfless and cared about everyone that crossed her path. She...

Ian Kenneth Lindquist passed away on May 5, 2022, after a valiant battle with leukemia, surrounded by his loving family in Hyattsville, MD. Born December 24, 1986, Ian grew up in Unionville, CT and attended the Farmington Public Schools where he played soccer and sang in music groups. He attended St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, immersing himself in his love of the classics; he was happiest reading and discussing Plato, Homer, Aristotle and Shakespeare. After graduation, Ian taught middle and high school classics at the Great Hearts Schools in Phoenix, AZ, coached soccer, and served as assistant headmaster. He met Kelly Mason when he took a summer Latin class at Notre Dame. Kelly...

Robert (Bob) Herman Geiman, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He attended Blair High School where he ran track and was county champion. Later, he attended Strayer Business School and became a certified public accountant. A quiet, thoughtful man, he enjoyed his family, classic convertibles, and Western novels and movies. He is preceded in death by Joan Carol Goodrich Geiman, his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years and two sisters Nancy & Becky. Also proceeding him was his granddaughter Annie L. Geiman. Surviving are his children: Dale B. Geiman, Richard L. Geiman and wife, Monnah and Diane E. Geiman and her partner, Carol R. Rathburn, all of MD. He is also...

It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick C. Crawford announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday, January 12th at the age of 77. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 50 years, Linda Small Crawford, daughter Michelle Crawford, grandson Michael Lyles, grand fur baby and loyal companion, Bam Bam, sister Linda Davis and husband Tom, brother-in-law Charlie Small and wife Fran, and brother-in-law Wesley Small and wife Sally. Uncle Freddie will also be dearly missed by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents William and Mildred Crawford, brothers Wayne and William Crawford, and sister-in-law Janet Pierson. Fred was a retired career...

Susette Mabry Windsor (age 73) On Saturday, May 9, 2020, of Easton, MD, formerly of Potomac, MD; beloved wife of the late Michael Bruce Windsor; devoted mother of Michele Windsor Costa, Ashley Windsor Mathis, and John Michael Windsor; grandmother of John Michael Costa, Mae Mathis, Lily Mathis, and Ava Windsor; mother-in-law of Jorge Costa, Whit Mathis and Kathryn Windsor; sister of Toni Gaines, Jean Smith, and Julian Mabry, Jr. Funeral Services to be announced at a later date. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Church of the Holy Trinity 502 S. Morris Street PO Box 387 Oxford, MD 21654. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

Frank Baker Proctor, Jr. February 11, 1930 to April 17, 2020 Montgomery County, Maryland resident Frank Baker Proctor Jr., widow of Ruth Alice Carson Proctor, died April 17, 2020 at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, Maryland. Frank Proctor is survived by his three daughters: Gail Healy (Stephen Healy), Jennifer Tolson (Rick Tolson) and Suzanne Proctor. He was a loving grandfather of nine grandchildren: Eric Healy (Daniela); Jacqueline Healy; Justin Tolson (Megan); Danielle Verderame (AJ); Zach Gorman; Jake Tolson; Hannah Tolson; Devon Gorman; and Hunter Tolson and a great grandfather to Ava Grace Verderame. Born in Takoma Park, MD on February 11, 1930, Frank Proctor was raised...

On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, of Chevy Chase, MD, formerly of Easton, MD and Vero Beach, FL. Beloved husband of the late Sally Ann Cassidy for 61 years; father of Chris, Kevin, Jimmy, Cathy, Ann, Susan, Carin and Joan; brother of Janet Casey. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 5949 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, on Friday, January 3, at 11 a.m. with the family to receive friends immediately following at "The Club." Graveside Service and Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Saturday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of the...

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, of Frederick, MD. Loving wife of 56 years to the late Lawrence Meinberg; mother of Carol Giammo, Douglas Meinberg and his wife Sandra Meinberg; grandmother of Tim (Katie) and Chris (Kristin) Meinberg. Also survived by her great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Hadley, and Easton Meinberg. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, November 19, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or to Disabled American Veterans at...

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Bonnie Queen; son of Virginia and the late Francis Queen; father of Molly Queen, Kenny Stanfield, and Keith Stanfield; brother of Michael, David, Robert, and Thomas Queen and Patricia McGrady and the late Mark Queen; grandfather of Oakley Stanfield, Lana Stanfield and Tessa Stanfield. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, on Tuesday, October 8, from 10 to 11 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am. Interment private.

On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 60 years of Sarah Shane Warner; father of Michael S. Warner (Dorothy) and Steven D. Warner; grandfather of Thomas, Charles, Anne, and Christopher. He is also survived by other loving family and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus Rosensteel Council #2169, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. www.collinsfuneralhome.com

Janet Hancheruk (LaScola) age 57 of Brunswick, MD passed away the morning of August 1st, 2019 in Silver Spring, Maryland surrounded by loved ones. Her infectious smile and laugh will be missed by many. Janet leaves behind Michael Hancheruk and beloved daughters Megan and Angela. She was the daughter of Mario and Beverly LaScola (both deceased); and the sister to Sharon Mullen (deceased) (John; deceased), Donna Connors (Chris), Denise Nolan (Tommy), Gina Price (Harry), Anita Buckingham (Kenny), Tony LaScola (deceased), and Lynda Folk (Gary). Janet leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Sunday, August 4th from 2:00...