Laura Bernice Collins

Born August 13, 1929, in Clearfield, the daughter of James and Carrie (Edwards) Shaw.

Laura was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School.

She had been co-owner and operator with her husband of the Barnsboro Shop ‘n Save, Cambria Co.

Mrs. Collins was Catholic by Faith.

Laura is survived by three sons; John Mark Collins and his wife Darlene of Richmond, VA, Gregory Kevin Collins and his wife Michele of Greensburg and Philip Collins and his wife Dianna of Plum Boro, four grandchildren; Chris Huston (Dave), Lauren Sloan (Ryan), Nick Collins (Amber) and Tyler Collins (Betsy) and eight great grandchildren; Payton, Brennen, Troy, Emelie, Adalyn, Arley, Lily and Amara.

She was the last member of her generation having been preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John J. Collins, who passed away May 18, 2020, two sisters; Helen Mellott and Aggie Vandenburgh and six brothers; Keith, Rex, Dean, Lee, Hugh and Guy Shaw.

Funeral services will be held at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM with Father Cory Pius officiating. Interment will be in Historic Crown Crest Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.

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