Barbara J. Collins

SALEM - Barbara J. Collins, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, following a brief illness.

Barbara was born on January 4, 1937, in DuBois, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mitravich) Sokloski.

On October 25, 1958, she married Bernard A. Collins. They moved to Salem in 1960 and were married for over 65 years. She volunteered at St. Paul Catholic Church for many years and enjoyed reading, baking, bowling and solving word and picture puzzles.

Left to cherish her life and memory are two children, Lisa Johnson and husband Donnie of Salem, and Patrick Collins and wife Amelia of Arizona; four grandchildren, Matthew, Eric (Jenny), Ellie and Olivia; sister, Joan Sokloski; and daughter-in-law, Anne Collins.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Collins, who passed away in May of 2024; infant daughter, Mary Collins; and son, Dr. Gary J. Collins.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Ruggieri to officiate. She will be laid to rest at Grandview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or Our Lady's Purse, 935 E. State St., Salem, Ohio 44460.

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