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Richard Collier Obituary
He was born June 1, 1985, in Butler, a son of Steven "Wedge" Collier and his fiancee Lulu and Cindy (Lockwood) Collier.
A graduate of Karns City High School, Rick was employed by the Shields Paving Co.
Rick was the most loving and most devoted husband to his only true love, Lindsay (Huet) Collier with whom he just celebrated their first wedding anniversary Sept. 6, 2015.
Rick was the most generous, caring, giving friend to anyone who even came in contact with him. His love for life, people and friendship will never be forgotten.
He loved spending time with Lindsay, his family and friends, and working on his motorcycle.
He leaves behind his parents; his paternal grandparents, Steven and Joyce Collier; his brother, Matthew "Matt" Collier; his best friend and fraternal twin brother, Robert "Rob" Collier and his girlfriend, Kirstie Price, of Bruin; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, "Norma Jean" Morris and grandfather Richard "Dick" Morris.
Rich will always be remembered as a great friend to everyone.
COLLIER - The family of Richard "Rick" Collier, who died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Mantini Funeral Home, 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City. A prayer service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Christ Prince of Peace Parish with the Rev. Alan Groto officiating.
Interment will take place at the Temple Cemetery, Hazen.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Collier
Kevin & Sandy Kennedy
October 2, 2015
Many prayers, Lindsay & family..., may Rick rest in peace....
Rusann Anderson
October 2, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you all in my prayers.
Rhonda Finney
October 1, 2015
Steve and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Bishop Cumberland
October 1, 2015
Thank you for everything you've done and for making several people's lives better by knowing you. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Rip brother.
Stephanie Parker
September 30, 2015
My heart goes out to Lindsay and Rick's family. I am praying for you all.
Donna Mellish-Baccanti
September 29, 2015
Steve,my old friend, after not seeing you for so many years, then seeing this in the paper , my heart is hurting so for you and your family.A parent should never have to bury their child. My thoughts and deepest heart-felt Sympathy.
Greg and Diane Schiebel
September 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all. May he rest in peace.
Ashlee Berteotti Colwell
September 29, 2015
Rick was always so kind and so full of life and that is how I will remember him. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Samantha Bradley
September 29, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Ed & Carol Callihan
September 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bobby and Leah Cumberland
September 29, 2015
May u find comfort w God at this terrible time my prayers r w u all I wish I could take away your pain
Mike Witt
September 29, 2015
My prayers go out to you brother. I'm sure you're watching down on us now.
Terry and Rhonda Bowser
September 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Rhonda Bowser
September 29, 2015
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorrie (Fennell) Foley
September 29, 2015
To all of Rick's family and friends, my heart goes out to each and every one of you. I never knew Rick, but I grew up with Wedge. I just can't even imagine what you are going through. God Bless all of you!
PJ Petroff
September 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you Wedge and the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Take care and know that you are in my heart. Loves ya my friend.
Donnie and Diane Knox
September 29, 2015
RIP my friend as you will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers for all.
Kerry & Karen McClanahan
September 29, 2015
Words cannot express how truly sorry we are to hear of Rick's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Lesa Grazier
September 29, 2015
So very sorry for your loss keeping everyone in my prayers.
Stacy Scherer
September 29, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy to his Wife and family! Ricky will truely be missed!
Herm, Stacy, Bree,Hannah Scherer
Bob Wirt
September 29, 2015
Condolences to all family and Friends
Shawn & Dana Groncki
September 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for your loss
Angie Hiles and Justin Warner and family
September 29, 2015
Deepest sympathy.
Gene & Sherry Stark
September 28, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May you know God's peace which passes all understanding at this most difficult time.
David and Linda Hiles
September 28, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
gary kelly
September 28, 2015
Steve and family god bless rick and your family I know it is a tuff time for you all.I pray the good lord will be with you all
Zippy and Kathy Campbell
September 28, 2015
Wedge and Family,
You have our deepest heart felt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers pour out to you.
Candy & John Morrow
September 28, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with your loss
Kathleen Creedon
September 28, 2015
Steve and Family,
I am so very sorry for the tragic loss of your Loved One. Praying for you all.
Jack and Nancy Saylor
September 28, 2015
Dear Collier Family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Rick was such an amazing person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. RIP Rick, all our love, till we meet again.
September 28, 2015
so so sorry
Ella Hillwig
September 28, 2015
My Sympathy to the Fam. of Rick i'm so sorry i knew Rick we he was a little Boy he use to come to the All Stars with his Dad to eat and i know him from Millerstown where i work now he was such a nice Man i'm so sorry that God toke him so soon it is so sad very sad God will be with you
Ron and Laurie Young
September 28, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ronnie and Patty Harnish
September 28, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Barry(Bunk) Missy Bowser
September 28, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Collier family,May god bless each and everyone of you at this difficult time.
Sandy Black
September 28, 2015
I've known the Collier family since I was in first grade. So sorry Steve and your family.Love Buzzy
September 28, 2015
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for Lindsay, Rob and the rest of the family. May the peace that comes from the memories of the love you shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Kristen Rider & Erik Fuhrer
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