Shirley M. Kollmar's Obituary
Shirley M. Kollmar (née Richards) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Diana Bassi
Born in Keansburg, New Jersey to the late David and Anna (née Van Orden) Richards, Shirley spent many years in Willingboro, where she had been a resident since 1986, and previously lived in Hawaii. She was a dedicated cashier for ShopRite in Burlington prior to her retirement.
Shirley was the beloved wife of 56 years to Thomas D. Kollmar. She was a loving mother to Dave (Dana) Kollmar, Tara Kollmar, Jared (Rose) Kollmar, and Aaron Kollmar. She was a cherished grandma to Dana, John, Kristi, Brittany, Devin, Ryan, Tanner, Chase, Alyssa, Brianna, Jared Jr., Elaina, Colton, Ember, and A.J., and is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
Sister of Norma Younts, Brother to William Richards, and David Richards.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, April 14th, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 North.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to the American Lung Association at action.lung.org.
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