Virginia Collins , 91

Mrs. Virginia Collins, age 91, of 1335 Rt. 588, Fombell, passed away at her residnce unexpectedly on Monday at 11:20 am.

Mrs. Collins was born on July 20, 1917 in Ellwood City to the late Querino William "Bill", & Assunta "Susan" Salerno Condina. Virginia graduated from Lincoln High School in 1937, and went on to work for Mellon Bank in both Beaver Falls and Zelienople as a bank teller for many years. She also was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Golden Ager's, the Mellon 25 year Club, BVM Wedding Ladies, and had been a money counter for the Holy Redeemer and St. Grogory's Bazaars. Mrs. Collins enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crewel, and embroidery.

Survivors include a sister, Joanne Contino McGrady of North Sewickley Twp., a brother, Carl B. Zito of Ellwood City, and two sister in laws, Rose Contino of Franklin Twp., and Mae Contino of Ellwood City, 16 nieces and nephews, 27 great nieces and nephews, and 17 great-great nieces and nephews .

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband , Clyde H. Collins who died in 1963, her step mother Carmella Zito Condina, three sisters, Rosalie Contino Boots, Elizabeth Contino Moshier, and Mary G. Zito, and three brothers, B. Albert Contino, William Contino Jr., and James Zito.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc..

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 am at the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Joseph Dascenzo officiating. Internment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Those attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday by 9:20 am as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30 am.

Contributions may be made to the Holy Redeemer Angel Fund.

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