John D. Collins, Sr.
John D. Collins, Sr.
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John D. Collins, Sr., age 91, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Crafton passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Wendyl (Furlow) Collins. Father of Patrick Collins and J. Daniel (Dianne) Collins; grandfather of Michael (Sara) Collins, Meaghan (Brant) Martin, Allysse (David) Lowe, Patrice Collins, Angela Perl and Regina Andrews; brother of Michael S. (Susan) Collins, the late Francis, Edward, Mary Nelson and James: also survived by 17 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends received Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis (Kennedy Township) PA 15108. Funeral prayer Thursday 9:30 AM at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Archangel Gabriel Parish, St. Malachy Church, 343 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis (Kennedy Township) PA 15108.
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