Mary Susan Kollar
October 7, 1953 ~ August 27, 2024
Born in: Braddock, Pennsylvania
Mary Susan Kollar, 70, of Franklin passed away on August 27, 2024, in her home.
Born in Braddock, PA on October 7, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Matthew F. and Agnes A. (Dimmerling) Kollar.
She was a graduate of Franklin High School. She worked as a nurse’s assistant at UPMC Northwest and most recently worked in the food preparation department before retiring.
Mary enjoyed crocheting, jigsaw puzzles and was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan. She was a voracious reader with a special interest in history, particularly the Civil War. Mary was a devoted aunt to her many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Mary was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her siblings Joanne Kollar and her husband, Richard Wolfe, of Greenville, NC, Marilyn Renaud and her husband, Ernest, of Tonawanda, NY, Rita Lowry of San Antonio, TX, Matthew F. Kollar and his wife, Dr. Maureen, of Powell, OH, Catherine Brait and her husband, Nikolas, of Park Ridge, IL, and Theresa Heck and her husband, Matthew, of Rockwood, PA; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on September 13, 2024, from 9-11 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 949 Liberty Street, Franklin PA the same day at noon with Fr. James Campbell as celebrant.
Mary will be laid to rest alongside her parents in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. Private interment for immediate family following the funeral mass.
In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Patrick’s Church in Mary’s memory.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Mary’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
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Our Condolences to Mary’s family!❤️Mary was a very special Sweetheart to us, a lovely lady with a mind of her own and quick to tell you but, a sweet smile to go along with it .We enjoyed having Mary as a tenant for 15 years and she would always call and let us know if she was leaving town and when she returned and always called if she needed anything and how soon could I get there.We Loved her Dearly and sadly she will be missed. Don and Peg Heffernan
Dear All,
So sorry to hear of Mary. I always enjoyed working with her and seeing her smiling face. She was one of the sweetest people. She will be missed.
Thinking of you,
Tami Burke Duda
Susan an I went to St Pats grade school a then on to FHS graduated 1972. A lot of good memories of Sue. Then my daughter lived near her an I would stop in an we reminisced of our older days. She was so kind an we shared some good laughs. She will definitely be missed.
RIP Sue
Jana Pokora Johnson
My sister, Jeanne, and I first met Mary years ago at a Pittsburgh Steelers’ party hosted by our mutual friends, Bev and the late Ron Lintner. Since then we shared more than a few good times watching the Steelers on TV with our friend, Mary, and enjoying good food and good times. To quote Winnie the Pooh, “A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be.” We will miss our friend, Mary, and think of her every time we watch the Steelers play.
June Chekanowsky
Mary lived next to us years ago on Liberty Street. When she moved we said we will always still be called neighbors. Seeing her at Mass, visiting at her new homes over the years and at my Mother’s home will be missed. She always had a hello and a hug for us!
She made us too many German chocolate cakes to count. Not even a crumb was ever left in the pan. We miss you Mary. Thank you for your love, kindness and smile. As a family we pray, Eternal rest grant unto you and may perpetual light shine upon you. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. AMEN. Love always, Joe, Margaret, Joe, Emilee and Natalie Janidlo
My condolences to the Kollar family in the loss of your dear sister, Mary. We met back in the 80’s when we worked at West Unit together. She was a good worker and enjoyed taking good care of her patients. She and my late husband, Ron, would watch the Pirate games together, and we invited her often to join our football parties with our friends as we cheered on the Steelers. One of her favorite things was to play with our golden retrievers. She loved them.
Mary was a dear and loyal friend, and she will be missed a great deal.
God bless you all.
Bev Lintner