BORN

1928

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc.

580 Circle Drive

Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania

JOHN HOLBROOK Obituary

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HOLBROOK JOHN P.
85, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Born in Belle Vernon on September 21, 1928, he was the son of the late Coy and Bessie (Price) Holbrook. John retired from Fisher Body in machine repair. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and a charter member of the Mon Valley Chapter of AACA. He had a passion for antiques and antique cars and was Baptist by faith. He is survived by his two sons, John P. (Claire) Holbrook, Jr. of Fayette City and Jason Coy Holbrook of Rostraver Township; daughter, Linda (Charles) Armentrout of Rostraver Township; five grandchildren, Joelene Christman, Michael Armentrout, Matthew Armentrout, Amanda Holbrook, and Taylor Holbrook; great-grandchild, Cheyenne Christman; sister, Ruth Sterner of Belle Vernon; special friend, Ella Mae Deemer; and great-nephew, Sidney West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet W. (Harris) Holbrook; brother, George Holbrook; and sister, Betty Riskey. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, (724-929-7934), where a Funeral Service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Darrel Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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