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Dayton, Ohio

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Feb. 16, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

First United Christian Church

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Jonie Collins Obituary

Collins, Jonie Elaine

Jonie Elaine Collins, 71, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born September 13, 1954, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Charles and MaryAlice (McCarthy) Harrington, Sr. Jonie retired after 31 years of Civil Service with the United States Air Force as a Protocol Specialist at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command. She was known for her servant's heart and dedication to others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger A. Collins; her brothers, Charles "Chuck" Harrington, Jr. and Roger Harrington; and her sisters, Ruth Congel and Leona Alegre. She is survived by her children, Omar Collins and Brittany L. Collins, both of Dayton, Ohio; her grandchildren, Aden Chase Collins-Moore, Tristen Michael Collins, Maya Jean Collins, Zuri Lee Collins, and Isaac Allen Collins; her brother, Jesse Harrington; her sisters, Gwendolyn Thayer, Charlene Harrington, Janet Baker, Patricia Diaz, Barbara Munger, and Grace Mandish; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

There will be a time to gather and honor Jonie on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 11-1PM; with a Funeral Service to begin at 1PM at First United Christian Church 626 N Columbus St. Xenia, OH 45385. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 12, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Jonie Collins

Feb

16

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

First United Christian Church

626 N. Columbus St., Xenia, OH 45385

Feb

16

Service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

First United Christian Church

626 N. Columbus St., Xenia, OH 45385

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Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home and Crematory

5555 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton, OH 45415

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