John Kollra
OBITUARY
John Kollra, 77, of Scranton, died March 28th at home.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Albert and Margaret Bradshaw Kollra, he was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and a member of St. Ann’s Basilica. Prior to retirement, he was employed for fifty years by Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he was the most senior engineer. John was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, a fan of the New York Giants and enjoyed watching baseball. He was a very kind man who will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his brother, Joseph Kollra and wife, Veronica; niece, Mary McGlynn and husband, Thomas; great-niece, Zoey McGlynn; great-nephews, Elliott McGlynn and Luis Hernandez; and many cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10am in St. Ann’s Basilica. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Friends may call Monday from 3-6pm in the Thomas J Hughes FH Inc, 1240 St. Ann’s St.
John Kollra
March 28, 2026