William A. Collins, Sr., 91, of Farrell, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2022, in his home.

Mr. Collins was born August 31, 1930, in Pulaski, a son of the late Andrew Dewey and Estella (Hodge) Collins.

"Bill" honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He was employed for the Pulaski Twp. Police Department for 26-years, during which he served as the department Chief. Later, Bill worked in the environmental services department of Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant, retiring upon its closing with 36-year of employment.

An avid outdoorsman, he loved the sport of hunting.

He is survived by his wife, the former Priscilla Lowers; three daughters, Cindy Laverty (Charles, Sr.), Hermitage, Carrie Laverty (Brian), Sharpsville, and Candy Collins, Edinburg, PA; three sons, Terry Collins, New Wilmington, Michael Collins (Patty), Oregon, and William A. Collins, Jr. (Robin), West Middlesex; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Jane Mackey, Sue Tartin, and Pat Rotz, all of New Castle.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbie Jo Whittington, and her mother Claira Blair; three sons, Samuel, Andrew, and Colin Collins; and a brother, Charles Collins.

There are no services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Arrangements entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.