Anne E. Holladay

Anne E. Holladay obituary

Anne E. Holladay

Anne Holladay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services LLC - Lock Haven on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Anne E. Holladay, of Woolrich, PA, passed away on August 26th, 2025 at the Gatehouse, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, following a five-year battle with breast cancer, inspiring all who knew her with her courage and perseverance, she faced each day with remarkable strength and grace.

Anne lived a life of purpose, grounded in joy and enriched by the memories she created with those she loved most. She cherished every moment spent with her family and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Throughout her life, Anne devoted herself to caring for others, touching countless lives with her generosity, compassion, and strength. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, treasured aunt, cherished sister, leader and visionary, guiding mentor and loyal friend to many. To know Anne was to feel her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love. Above all she will remembered by her unfailing kindness, which touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her, she will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Anne was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Callum Murray and Eliose Comeau on April 27, 1959. She went to high school at State College Area High School and graduated in 1977. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State and a Master's degree in Health Administration from The University of Scranton. She worked various leadership positions in long term care for 30 years ascending to the position of Regional Vice President of Long Term Care for U.P.M.C.

Anne is survived by her husband Tim L. Holladay, of Woolrich, daughters; Lauren Connolly (Benjamin), Allison Holladay (Zachary Amaral), Emily Holladay, sisters Heather Harkey (Gregory), Sara Bryan (Daniel), six grandchildren, Ivan, Audrey, Calvin, Ethan, Levi, and Eliza, and four nieces and four nephews. She is also survived by her Aunt Jane McPhee, and cousins Susan and Colin McPhee (Canada). She is preceded in death by her parents Callum and Eloise Murray.

Memorial Services will be held at Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, Pa 17745, on Friday, September 19th, at 11:00 am with Pastor Taylor officiating. Family and friends will be received from 9:30am – 11:00am at the church. Gedon Funeral Homes and Cremation Services LLC. is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hillman Cancer Center, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport.

Online thoughts and memories can be made at the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page or www.GedonFuneralHomes.com.

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