Helen (Kapuschinsky) Collins

Helen (Kapuschinsky) Collins, 87, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Emmanuel Center for Nursing in Danville. Born in Hazleton on October 10, 1936, she was a daughter to the late William and Helen Kapuschinsky, Sr. Mrs. Collins attended Hazleton Area Schools. On April 19, 1958, she wed John J. Collins, Jr. Together, they raised their family and shared 46 years of marriage. Helen was an active member of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (St. Mary’s) in Berwick. She loved to cheer on the Collins Insurance Little League Team. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest treasure was time spent with her beloved family. Surviving Helen are her children: John J. Collins III and wife, Barbara, of Selingsgrove, Jerome M. Collins and wife, Barbara, of Berwick, and James T. Collins and wife, Sandra, of Doylestown; grandchildren: Jolynn Heckman and husband, Brian, Anthony Collins and wife, Alison, Denise Hall and husband, Michael, Mitchell Collins and wife, Kaitlyn, Matthew Collins, Andrew Collins, and Carolyn Collins; great-grandchildren: Gabrielah Heckman, Johnny Heckman, Audrey Collins, Amelia Collins, Annie Collins, Luca Hall, Isabelle Collins, and Adalyn Collins; and sister Joyce Velcka of Phoenix, AZ. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Collins, Jr., who passed away April 21, 2004. She was also preceded in death by siblings: Julia Clouser, Rose Mashack, Betty Ustonofsky, Barbara Trovitch, William Kapuschinsky, Jr., Raymond Kapuschinsky, Harry Kapuschinsky, and Edward Kapuschinsky A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1730 Fowler Avenue, Berwick. Her pastor, Reverend William T. Barbee, will officiate as Celebrant. Helen’s viewing will be from 10 AM until the time of the Mass at 11 AM. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Berwick, will follow. Memorial contributions in Helen’s name may be made to Maria Joseph Manor, 1707 Montour Blvd, Danville, PA 17821. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Collins family. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.

Maria Joseph Manor
1707 Montour Blvd, Danville PA 17821