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Kathleen A. Collina BETHLEHEM Kathleen A. "Snoozy" Collina, 82, of Bethlehem Twp., PA, passed away peacefully at her home on September 3, 2021. Born on October 24, 1938 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Evelyn Cosgrove Seawood. Kathleen had an extensive employment career with Bell Telephone, and selling Stanley Home Products for years. She was an executive assistant to Mario Andretti. She was an executive assistant in her and her husband's company, Century Packaging, located in Whitehall, PA. Kathleen was married for 64 years to her high school sweetheart, Nido. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Jane's Catholic Church, Palmer Twp., PA. Kathleen loved the beach, and enjoyed dancing. She was the Past President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Kathleen and Nido sponsored three Irish children through Project Children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Robert Seawood. She is survived by her loving husband, Nido, her children; Susan Schulte and her husband, Daniel of Palmer Twp., PA, Gary Collina and his wife Barbara of Bath, PA, Jill LaBar and her husband Glenn of Nazareth, PA, Douglas Collina and his wife Kathleen of Nazareth, PA, and Dr. Steven Collina and his wife Emma of Garnet Valley, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jacob, Ali, Gary, Jr., Kyle, Drew, Dakota, Zachary, Michaela, Abigale, Marlo, Faith, Talia, Elise and Chad, along with 6 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 5:30P.M. to 7:30P.M. at The Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10:30A.M., at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Twp., PA. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp., PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Kathleen may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org Finegan Funeral Home 4080 William Penn Highway Palmer Township, PA (610) 258-7021
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Fausto Capobianco
I first encountered Kathy"s graciousness at Wolf Junior High when she congratulated me on winning the boy's division American Legion Award. Kathy was the runner-up in the girls' division. A difference in class schedules limited our conversations to a smile and a passing "hi" in the hallways. It was a casual, kind smile, a warm and friendly smile, an everpresent smile that, you know, brightens your day. I am sure she extended similar complements to Dorothy Palmer, who won the girl's recognition. Kathy had a special elegance about her. She refined that elegance over the years. It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart to learn of her passing.
George Campbell
Fortunately for all of us Kathy came to Forks Township Elementary School in 5th grade. Can't imagine how a shy New Yorker could fit in with we Forks Farmers. She did not talk like a New Yorker. Although I don't remember her riding a tractor or working the soil, she was comfortable with a softball bat on her shoulders. From Forks through high school Kathy brought both good looks and grades. Unfortunately we did not have that in common. Kathy, rest in peace and we will miss you. George
Elizabeth Saylor (Perelli)
Kathy was a lovely gal and we both went to Forks Township Grade School. We remained
friends for many years. She along with other class mates use to come down to my
parents farm and help pick strawberries. I spent lots of time at Kathy's home as a
young person and she was so friendly and special. I always will remember how she took such
good care of her younger brother who had a disability. It was a different time and we had so
much fun even though we had lots of responsibilities. I do not remember who said it at
our graduation but I never fogot it. He said 'OUR LIVES WILL FLY BY" but we should do our
best in every way to enjoy our time. HERE WE ARE! Time does fly.