Linda Z. (Zwalley) Collins, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born in Lancaster on September 12, 1946, to the late Charles E. Zwalley and Roma E. (Edwards) Zwalley, and was the wife of Gary B. Collins for 54 years, being married on October 18, 1969.

Lynn graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. She then attended Lancaster Catholic High School, and graduated in 1964. She received a Bachlor of Science Degree from Millersville State College in 1969. Lynn was an Elementary Ed Teacher for 42 years, teaching mainly first grade. She began her career at Wright Elementary, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Returning to Lancaster in 1972, she taught at Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Saint Mary's Catholic School, and Resurrection Catholic School, retiring in 2013. Lynn had a strong Christian faith, and dedicated her life to Jesus Christ in 1975, and maintained a close personal relationship with Jesus through the time of her death. She was a follower of the ministries of the family of Calvary Chapel Churches, Olive Tree Apologetics, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and David's Church of Millersburg, PA. Lynn enjoyed reading, taking annual trips to Cape May, NJ, enjoying her beloved cottage, Pineview, in Mt. Gretna, and spending time with a long list of friends that she endeared over many years.

In addition to her husband, Lynn is survived by her sister, Majorie Z. Cunningham, wife of James J. Cunningham, of Lancaster.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John E. (Jack) Zwalley.

Friends and family will be received from 10AM to 11AM on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. A memorial service will follow beginning at 11AM. Interment will take place in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604.