Frances L. Kolinsky

Mrs. Frances L. Kolinsky, 86, of 708 Western Ave., Berlin, NH passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Coplay, PA on November 12, 1924 and was the daughter of John and Rose (Rieker) Klingler. She met her husband while serving with the WACS and moved to Berlin upon her discharge, where she has since resided. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and the Ryan-Scammon Post #36 American Legion. Members of the family include a son Gregory Kolinsky and wife Sharon of Berlin, NH; a daughter Carol Kolinsky of Berlin, NH; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William Kolinsky on December 25, 2007 and a daughter Barbara Kolinsky on December 6, 2010. Private Family Services will be held in the New City Cemetery in Berlin in the spring. There will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, High St., Berlin, NH, 03570. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.