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Merle Collins

November 24, 1935 — August 17, 2013

Merle Collins, age 77 of Niles passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, ICU. Merle was born November 24, 1935 in Connellsville, PA to parents Samuel and Florence Catherine (McNair) Collins. Merle served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was very proud of his military service. Merle retired from Steel Door as a shear cutter. He was a member of the Army Navy #252, VFW, Amvets and Bella Loggia Nopoli Club in Niles. Survivors include his children; Tom (Martie) Collins of Niles, Debra (Eric) Benchea of Warren, 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, former wife; Beverly Jean, twin brother; Earl and half brother; Samuel. Visitation will be held at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 4:00-7:00pm. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Kerr Cemetery.

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Visitation

Thursday, August 22, 2013

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel

1350 North Canfield Niles Road, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440

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Memorial Service in the Near Future

Friday, August 23, 2013

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel

1350 North Canfield Niles Road, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440

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Cemetery

Friday, August 23, 2013

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