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Leonard Kollar Obituary

Leonard C. Kollar, 85, of Nanticoke, passed away Friday afternoon, February 14, 2014 at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. He had been in failing health for the past six months.

Born on February 10, 1929, in Shickshinny, he was a son of the late John and Anna Rushnock Kollar. He graduated from Shickshinny High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as a member of the U.S. Constabulary and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He was honorably discharged on April 25, 1952, and attained the rank of Sergeant.

He married the former Marcella Pratz with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on February 20th.

Mr. Kollar was a self- employed General contractor for many years and later had a second career as an over the road truck driver and was employed by Penns Best Inc., Meshoppen. He ultimately resumed doing contracting until recently.

Leonard's main interest in life was his family. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do to help them whether it was putting on a roof in California or remodeling a kitchen in New Jersey! He enjoyed traveling, gardening, polka dancing, wood working, playing cards and will be especially remembered for doing for others, family, friends and neighbors.

He was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, and had been a faithful and active member of St. Stanislaus Church prior to the consolidation of parishes. He served as a lector, and usher and was active in the Holy Name Society.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Isabelle Hubicki; and brothers, John, Albert and Edward Kollar.

Surviving are his wife, Marcella; four children, Gayle Ann Swain, Huntington Beach, CA, Kathy Link and husband, Lt. Col. Wilfried Link, USAF, Vacaville, CA, Lt. Col. Kris Kollar, PA Air National Guard and wife, Lauri, Lebanon, PA and Leanne Kelly, Turnersville, NJ, 9 Grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, a brother, Edmund Kollar and wife, Elaine, Cinnaminson, NJ and a sister Shirley Bolinski, Glen Mills, PA, a sister-in-law, Stella Kollar, Sweet Valley, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will begin Tuesday at 10: 30 a.m. from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the main site of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, 520 South Hanover Street, Nanticoke with the Rev. James R. Nash as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Nanticoke with military honors.

Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family extends their sincere thanks to the staff of Gino J. Merli Veterans Center and the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassion and amazing care. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in Mr. Kollar's memory be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, e-mail [email protected] or call at (570) 706-2400.

Published by Citizens Voice from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2014.
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I grew up just a few doors from Mr. Kollar.

A wonderful Man.

A Gentleman.

Andy Wydra

February 21, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to the Kollar family. I grew up on E. Washington St. I knew the Kollar's since I was little.

Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski

February 20, 2014

May God surround the entire Kollar clan with his loving comfort at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Vicki Schmidt

February 18, 2014

Two years ago i met your daughter she would always say was how special her father was. Then i finally met you and i immediately understood what she meant.The few times we spoke i understood what she meant .You always had a smile on your face and a nice word to say about everyone. May you rest in peace.

Robert LaGrua

February 18, 2014

Mr.Kollar , the few times i had the privlage of spending time with you out in your garage showing and explaing to me about all your tools and how they were used was a great experience. I just wish there was more time for you to show me how to use them.On the bright side god has one of the best carpenters and a great man! Rest in Peace .

Robert LaGrua

February 17, 2014

Mrs.Kollar and family, I only met him a few times but I always heard very good things about him... He was a gentle man from what I expereinced and loved by all the knew him..To you , yuor children and grandchildren my heart is heavy...Prayers have been sent yoour way and his...May He Rest In Peace Now.... Till you meet again!!!! Dee Cox

February 17, 2014

Marcie and family my heart is so sad at the loss Mr Kollar he was a very awesome man and I always had a blast when I would see him and spend time with him He would always bring a smile to my face it is with great sadness to see this day I wish that I could be there but its hard for me to get there Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and ask that God brings his love and comfort to each and everyone of you he will be very missed I feel so badly that I can't get up there to say goodbye I will miss him..Michele and Ashley

Michele Gracely

February 17, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Kollar family. May you rest in peace Mr. Kollar

February 16, 2014

I am sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of great sorrow.

John Cologie and Family

February 16, 2014

When journalist Tom Brokaw wrote “The Greatest Generation”, I'm sure that he had people like Len Kollar in mind.
Len served his country, came home, got married and raised 4 wonderful children with his spouse, Marcy.
He always had a smile on his face and was always willing to help anyone in need.
I can remember one particular incident when I was having a very frustrating time trying to align the soffits on my front porch after a bad storm. I went over to Len and as usual, he said “I'll be over this afternoon” with a smile on his face.
I honestly cannot remember a time when I saw Len mad. When Len encountered a problem while working he would simply say, “We'll find a way”. When told about an issue that that was unsolvable, he would smile and say “What are you going to do?”
We will sorely miss him and as my son David said “Len will be in heaven on the first ballot.”
Of course, he will be smiling down on us.

Jack & Sandy Dudrick

February 15, 2014

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