In Memory of

John

W.

Collins

Obituary for John W. Collins



John W. Collins, 72, of Richfield, passed away at 10:38 AM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Mifflintown.
Born on August 27, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA, he is a son of the late James and Marian (Strohm) Collins.
He is survived by his husband, Daniel L. “Danny” Stump; one daughter, Cathleen M. Collins and her companion Lori N. Ernest of Dalmatia; siblings, James Collins of Philadelphia, Richard Collins and his wife Karen of New Jersey, David Collins of Philadelphia, and Patricia Hoover of North Carolina; and many generations of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Collins.
Mr. Collins was employed and retired with over 10 years of management service to many area convenience stores.
John enjoyed gardening, putting up his annual Christmas displays with his husband, going to the casino, and walking in nature.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown with the Rev. Robert Stump and the Rev. Charles Stump officiating. Interment will follow at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral services at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Collins memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Carnegie, PA 15106-0862.