Oneonta - Richard L. Collins, 88, passed away July 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born August 27, 1929 and Central Bridge, the son of Leland and Frances (Neville) Collins.

He married Jean Duham on July 15, 1950 in Glen Cove.   She predeceased him on September 27, 2012.

Richard was employed by the D & H Railroad as a telegrapher than a station agent retiring in 1991 as a train dispatcher.

He was a member of the NRA, the Oneonta Elks Club, Oneonta Sportsman Club, Hartwick Fish and Game Club and the First United Methodist Church.

He survived by his son, Richard L. Collins and wife, Jeanie; and grandchildren, Rachel Collins and Callie Bladow and faithful companion, Sissy.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Janine and brother, Phillip.

A graveside service will be held 1 PM Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Breuninger, retired, officiating.

Donations may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice or the Susquehanna Animal Shelter.

Arrangements are by the Lewis, Hurley and Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, www.lhpfuneralhome.com