Suzanne E. Collins

Mrs. Collins was born October, 17, 1947 in Clearfield, daughter of the late William and Vera (Boyce)

Howell of Curwensville.

She worked at FCI, Clearfield Cheese, and Kent’s Sportswear.

Mrs. Collins was a Christian by faith.

She is survived by husband Duane, whom she married August 17, 1968 at O’Shanter Methodist Church; three children: Duane Collins Jr. and wife, Sheila of Olanta, Ryan Collins and wife, Jennifer of Clearfield, and Chris Hoover and husband, Jeff of Curwensville; four grandchildren: Curtis, Ashley, Kaitlyn, and Owen; siblings: Becky Povlich, Richard Howell, Amy Keller, and Roger Howell; many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William “Butch” Howell; and sister, Jeanne Anderson; several aunts and uncles.

Per Suzanne’s wishes there will be no public visitation. Private services will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating.

Interment will be at Thompson Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Clearfield Cancer Society, 26 2nd St. Suite 102, Clearfield, PA 16830 or Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. BOX 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. in Clearfield, PA.