Obituary of Blanche M. Collins

Blanche M. Collins, 87, formerly of Millport, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born in Powell, PA on October 4, 1933, the daughter of the late Norman and Lucretia (Hamilton) Herring. She graduated from Towanda Valley High School in 1951. Blanche was Postmaster at the USPS office in Millport for many years. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen and a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #426. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Thomas E. Collins in 2018, daughter-in-law, Patricia Collins on November 1, 2020, eleven siblings, and by her loving dogs, Missy and Princess. She is survived by her daughters, Deb (T.J.) Riley, Katrina (Gary) Ector and Cindy (Rocky) Rumsey; sons, Thomas P. Collins, Steven R. (Janet) Collins, Joe (Julie) Collins and Tim (Wendy) Collins; sister-in-law, Sandra Collins; brother-in-law, Dave Talada; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. The Collins family would like to extend their gratitude to Seneca View SNF for the many years of care given to Blanche. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 2-4 pm at Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. A memorial mass will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen. Burial will be in Millport Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, 124 Marina Dr., Montour Falls, NY 14865 or Seneca View Skilled Nursing Unit 3 Activities Dept., 220 Steuben St., Montour Falls, NY 14865.