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Romayne Kollra Obituary

Romayne Cadden Kollra of North Scranton died Friday evening in Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband, Robert W. Kollra, died November 1989.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Patrick and Alice Cadden, she was educated in Scranton public schools and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Before her retirement, she was employed as a bookkeeper by K & K Auto Parts and Central Warehouse, both of Scranton. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, North Scranton.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister whose life centered on her family. She was the ultimate caregiver of her family and no task was ever left undone. She loved all of her dogs tremendously, giving them the best possible home. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Romayne's family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Marian Anticoli and Mary Ellen Beavers, for the care and compassion given to her.

Surviving are one son, Robert, Scranton, and companion, Grace Catalano, also of Scranton; two grandchildren, Robert Patrick Kollra and wife, Elizabeth, Abingdon, Md.; and Kim Benjamin and husband, Bruce, Archbald; three great-grandsons, Noah and Chase Benjamin; and Samuel Kollra; nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Jean Cadden.

The funeral will be conducted Monday from the Carl J. Savino Funeral Home, 157 S. Main Ave., West Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., North Scranton. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 332 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.

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

Published by Scranton Times on Dec. 22, 2012.

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Dora Winslow (Jones)

July 14, 2025

To the family of Aunt Romayne; sorry for your loss.
Dora Winslow, NJ
Formerly Dora K. Jones, Scranton PA

December 28, 2012

Bob, I am terribly sorry to hear of Romayne's passing. She was a beautiful woman both inside and out. Your family is in my prayers.
Mary Ann Cadden

Donna Howells

December 24, 2012

Bob, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.

Peggy Gilbride

December 22, 2012

Bob and family: I am so sorry you lost your wonderful Mother. She was a kind and gentle soul and a wonderful neighbor.
I will give Rudi extra kisses and love and tell him they are from his "mom". God bless and hang in there.

Susan Pileggi

December 22, 2012

Kim, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. May your grandmother Rest in Peace....

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