Evelyn "Lyn" A. Collins, 83, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in The Willow in Macungie.

Evelyn was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn M. (Tapasak) Klasek.

Evelyn was married to William E. Collins until his passing in April 2019, with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Seton Hall High School, Patchogue, NY, class of 1954.

Evelyn was a member of St. Jane France de Chantal Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus Lady's Auxiliary Union Council #345, of Easton, where she served as historian; Lady's Auxiliary of Lindenhurst, NY. Evelyn enjoyed cooking, baking, cake decorating, traveling, gardening, bird watching especially humming birds, reading, walking, hiking, RV camping, the beach, and light houses. She was a loving mother, and devoted grandmother.

Evelyn is survived by sons William L. Collins and husband Steven Markuson of St. Louis, MO, Kevin G. Collins of Bethlehem; daughters Karen L. Dietz and husband Tom of Bethlehem, Darlene M. Sanderson and husband William of Emmaus, Cheryl A. Thatcher and husband Mike of Easton, Susan A. Jordan and husband Mike of Nazareth, Marilyn P. Sterner and husband Jim of McSherrystown, PA; a sister Joan M. Scarbeck of East Islip, NY; grandchildren Johnathon and Amanda Dietz; Elizabeth, Janet and Annmarie Sanderson; Megan Rios and husband Jon; Emily and Sean Collins; Allison and Steven Thatcher, Samantha, Danielle, and Cassidy Jordan; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth L. DiMaggio, and a brother Frank J. Klasek.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with an additional calling hour on Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.

Contributions in Evelyn's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.