Irene was born in Oneonta NY, the daughter of Nicholas and Mildred (Merkel) Baranowski. She was a graduate of Oneonta High School class of 1950. A resident of Oneonta for many years, Irene worked in the admissions department for the State University of New York at Oneonta (SUNY) for 27 years. Irene was a member of St James Episcopal church.
Upon retirement, Irene lived in Emerald Island NC. and in her later years resided in Sun City West Az. She was a member of the Palm West Community Church in Sun City West AZ, active in bible study groups.
Irene is survived by her four children. A son, Stephen M (Susan) Collins of West Davenport NY, a son, Douglas P (June) Collins of Granbury TX, a daughter, Dianne MacAvery (Peter) of Swansboro NC, a son, Jeffrey M (Lori) Collins of San Diego CA., and a stepson Mark (Pam) House of Cuddebackville, NY.
Her sisters Grace (Tom) Speranzi of Oneonta New York, Ruth Smith of Port Charlotte, Fla, and a brother John (Bonnie) Baranowski of Oneonta NY survive Irene. Irene has 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her first husband Phillip J Collins, husband David F House, a sister Sonja Dunleavey (2012) and grandson Anthony P Meeks (2017).
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2021, from 9am-11am in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am in the Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta for family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by Bookhout Funeral Home.
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