In Loving Memory of Roberto F. Kollie

Obituary

Roberto F. Kollie, a cherished father, brother, and uncle, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2025. Born on September 23, 1965, Roberto lived a life full of laughter, kindness, and unwavering support for his family and friends. His love and dedication for music was a defining part of his life, bringing joy to every occasion.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched. We are grateful for the time we had with him and the love he shared.

Viewing

A viewing will be held prior to the service.

11:00AM-12:00PM

St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

839 W Market St, York, PA 17401

Funeral Service

December 12, 2025

12:00PM-1:00PM

St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

839 W Market St, York, PA 17401

Interment

The interment will immediately follow the funeral service.

2:00PM-3:00PM

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens

250 Chestnut Hill Rd, York, PA 17402

Refreshment

The family will host a gathering after the interment.

4:00PM-6:00PM

The specific location for the reception will be sent directly to those who RSVP.

The Life of Roberto F. Kollie

Roberto F. Kollie was born on September 23, 1965, in Zawadamai Town, Lofa County, Liberia. He was born to the late John Z. Kollie, who passed away three years ago in Philadelphia, and the late Deddeh Kollie, who tragically passed away while giving birth to Roberto’s younger brother, the late Johannes Kollie.

Roberto grew up in Yekepa, Nimba County, where he attended high school. It was here that his father worked for the Liberian-American-Swedish Mining Company (LAMCO), the historic iron ore mining operation in the Nimba range.

He is cherished by his children, Rocheforte, Joel, and Raquel. He is also lovingly remembered by his surviving siblings: Seinah, Jallah, Rachel, Weedor, Comassa, Korto, Daniel, Joel, Deddeh, Freeman, Otis, and Quoiquoi. He is preceded in death by his brother, Johannes.

A survivor of the Liberian Civil War, Roberto lived as a refugee in Ghana before immigrating to the United States in 2000. After living in Philadelphia and Baltimore, he eventually settled in Glen Burnie, Maryland. There, he worked as a taxi driver to support his true passion—music—and in 2012, was joyfully reunited with his children.

Roberto battled diabetes for years and faced the complexities of family relationships, yet he never showed the world he was ready to give up. His love for music gave him hope daily. Unfortunately, on Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, in Anne Arundel County, Roberto suffered a sudden heart attack. Despite efforts to revive him, his long struggles came to an end.

Roberto fought a good fight, but his mission was complete, and it was time to go home. He viewed the world through a unique lens, often wondering why everyone took life so seriously. Roberto lived a life marked by laughter and an unwavering dedication to the music that brought him joy. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched. We are grateful for the time we had with him and the love he shared.