Paul J. Collins Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Paul J. Collins Jr. of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 15, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul J. Collins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul J. and Clara Collins, Sr. (Slavinski); and his brother Richard Michael Collins. He is survived by: his wife Carol Fitzgerald; his children, Colleen Collins Guardia (Martin) and Richard Paul Collins of Hagerstown, MD; his granddaughters, Amanda Guardia (David Guercio) of Baltimore, MD and Elena Guardia (Jackson Heagy) of Dallas, TX; his great grandchildren, Adam and Luke; his sister Kathleen Trescott of Firestone, CO; his brother-in-law Joseph Fitzgerald of Jackson, NJ; and also Tiller.

Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 401 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 or online at http://www.wbholytrinity.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc

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February 18, 2025

Anne Marie Pohlman wrote a sympathy message

“Carol and Family, Sorry for your loss, but what memories for Anne Marie (Bob came later). We hope your memories will offset all the present pain. Take a look at one of Paul's many friends and best relative...”

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