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Patrick Holben Obituary
Born April 27, 1957, in Butler, he was a son of the late Robert W. Holben and Ruth E. (Ostrander) Holben.
Pat was a graduate of Butler High School, and had worked for St. Conrad Church for more than 40 years.
He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church, and the American Legion 778 in Lyndora. He had organized the Meridian Thursday night golf league at Aubrey's Golf Course for 20 years, as he loved to play golf. He was an avid sports fan, and especially loved watching hockey, Pitt basketball and Pitt football, and enjoyed vacationing in the Outer Banks.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen D. (Rivers) Holben, whom he married Nov. 26, 1983; one son, Michael P. (Emily Rensel) Holben of Butler; three brothers, Clarence (Linda) Holben of Butler, James (Cindy) Holben of Chicora, and Gerald (Tammy) Holben of Hooker; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Ziggy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Holben.
HOLBEN - Family and friends of Patrick M. Holben, who died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, will gather from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.
A blessing service will follow at 4 p.m. at funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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Richard Benko
October 2, 2021
Pat was a good buddy of mine from our high school days. He always had a smile on his face, and was one of the nicest people I've ever known. I was saddened to hear about his passing. He will always be remembered with a smile. R I.P. Buddy
Donna and John Oeffer
September 6, 2021
Kathy and Michael, So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and father. We were visiting Bev and John this evening and she shared the sad news, Peace and comfort to you and your families as you mourn his great loss.
David Allen Oceanside CA
September 4, 2021
My condolences go out to the entire Holbein family... May God bless you all. Pat was a great friend up to 1973 when I moved To San Diego. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Lee and Joyce Mustello
September 2, 2021
to the family of Pat, you have our deepest sympathy and to Jimmy sorry to hear about your brothers death.
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David Cupps
September 2, 2021
My deepest sympathies and prayers for Pat and all of your family. So many wonderful memories from our childhood in Meridian.
Amy green
September 2, 2021
So sorry to hear of pats passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Pete McElravy
September 2, 2021
Jim and Cindy. Jeanine and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We won't be able to come to visitation because we will be out of town for a wedding. Again you have our deepest sympathy.
Jason, Erin, and Avery Van Gorder
September 2, 2021
Kate and Michael,
We are so very sorry for you. You were a wonderful person and will be missed Pat. Hugs and love to you all.
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