\t\t\tJohn Kollra \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
John Kollra, 77, of Scranton, died March 28th at home.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Scranton, son of the late Albert and Margaret Bradshaw Kollra, he was a graduate of St. Patrick\u2019s High School and a member of St. Ann\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\nSurviving 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.<\/p>\n
\nA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10am in St. Ann\u2019s Basilica. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Friends may call Monday from 3-6pm in the Thomas J Hughes FH Inc, 1240 St. Ann\u2019s St.<\/p>\n
\nJohn Kollra<\/p>\n
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