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Linda Z. (Zwalley) Collins, 77

July 03, 2024

Linda Z. (Zwalley) Collins, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born in Lancaster on September 12, 1946, to the late Charles E. Zwalley and Roma E. (Edwards) Zwalley, and was the wife of Gary B. Collins for 54 years, being married on October 18, 1969.

Lynn graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. She then attended Lancaster Catholic High School, and graduated in 1964. She received a Bachlor of Science Degree from Millersville State College in 1969. Lynn was an Elementary Ed Teacher for 42 years, teaching mainly first grade. She began her career at Wright Elementary, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Returning to Lancaster in 1972, she taught at Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Saint Mary’s Catholic School, and Resurrection Catholic School, retiring in 2013.
Lynn had a strong Christian faith, and dedicated her life to Jesus Christ in 1975, and maintained a close personal relationship with Jesus through the time of her death. She was a follower of the ministries of the family of Calvary Chapel Churches, Olive Tree Apologetics, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and David’s Church of Millersburg, PA.
Lynn enjoyed reading, taking annual trips to Cape May, NJ, enjoying her beloved cottage, Pineview, in Mt. Gretna, and spending time with a long list of friends that she endeared over many years.

In addition to her husband, Lynn is survived by her sister, Majorie Z. Cunningham, wife of James J. Cunningham, of Lancaster.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John E. (Jack) Zwalley.

Friends and family will be received from 10AM to 11AM on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. A memorial service will follow beginning at 11AM. Interment will take place in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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August 06, 2024

Dear Gary, I was terribly sorry to learn of Lynn’s passing. She was one of the kindest persons I met at Millersville and was glad to call her (and you) good friends. I rarely travel to Lebanon or Lancaster since I left there in 1998, but always wanted to touch base with you. If you ever get a moment and would like to touch base, my email address is : fgrabusky@hotmail.com. Again, my condolences and always keep the good moments close. 
Sincerely,
Frank Grabusky

August 01, 2024

Dear Gary, my thoughts and my prayers are with you now. Lyn was one of the most beautiful people I have had the privilege to know. She always had a sincere and compassionate way of listening. We had a shared love of the Outlander books and of Mount Gretna. I will very much miss our talks over the kitchen table at your cottage. You both have been wonderful friends and neighbors and she is indeed missed.
Barbara Mark

July 13, 2024

Dear Gary, I am so sorry to hear that you no longer have Lyn with you. I am sure she was loved by many children and Jesus also loved her deeply.  I recognized Lyn by her college picture, we were friends way back then. I am sorry we never reconnected when we both moved back to Lancaster County in the 70s.  You drive by our home on your way to Pineview.  I will be praying for you as you journey thru your loss.
With His Love,  Sandy Kramer Swift 

July 09, 2024

Dear Mr. Collins, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Mrs. Lynn Collins.  Mrs. Collins was my son’s first grade teacher at Resurrection Catholic School and she was an awesome teacher and a special person to all her students.  She will be missed greatly but will be with all the saints in Heaven.  Mrs. Collins will be missed by so many people but we were all blessed to have known her.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Sincerly,
Ellen, Craig & Benjamin Collister (former Resurrection Catholic School family)

July 09, 2024

Dear Gary,  It was a sad evening to read in last nights paper that Lyn has died.  Every time I have passed your cottage I look for you both. It was wonderful getting to know Lyn through our days teaching at St. Mary’s School year’s ago. My heart goes out to you.  Thinking of you and your family.  Ed joins me in sending our sympathy.  Blessings,  Barbara Maley

July 08, 2024

Gary, Thinking of you and praying with trust the Holy Spirit will minister to you at this time and in the coming days by a poem written by Helen Stiner Rice titled: Life Is A Highway. . . LIFE is a HIGHWAY on which the years go by…Sometimes the ROAD is LEVEL, sometimes the HILLS are HIGH .. . But as we travel onward to a future that’s unknown We can make EACH MILE we travel a “HEAVENLY STEPPING STONE”!
Be
Beverly (Chubb) Dreher West Class of 1964

July 08, 2024

Gary, so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. I only met Lynn a few times, but she struck me as a very pleasant and caring person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.  Jim & Linda

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Thursday, August 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2151 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA
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