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Thomas Holohan Obituary

Thomas J. Holohan, 61, of Friedensburg, passed away Saturday morning at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Pottsville, Nov. 12, 1955, he was a son of the late Lawrence and LaVerne Rinda Holohan.

He was a graduate of Minersville Area High School, Class of 1973, and then graduated from the Electronics Institute of Harrisburg in 1975.

Tom was last employed at Metal Sales Mfg. Corp., Orwigsburg.

He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan.

Tom is survived by a brother, Larry Holohan and his wife, Ginny, Gordon; a sister, Maureen Shackelton, Shoemakersville; his longtime special friend, Rose Williams, Pottsville; niece, Tracy Smith; nephew, Lawrence Holohan IV; cousins and many friends.

A private service will be held. Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon, is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Mar. 27, 2017.

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Daniel Chapman

January 7, 2025

Tommy was my 2 nd cousin ! Went to school with him! We were always laughing hung out with him many a time! Always a nice guy and a good person! Rest in peace tom!! Save me a place in heaven!! Danny

Ed Pogirski

March 21, 2020

Cant believe how much time has gone by, I think of you often remembering all the good times. Miss ya bro

Eddy Pogirski

March 21, 2019

Years havent changed our memories of you, miss you bud

April 10, 2017

Tommy, I'll remember you forever,you were always my friend and band bro I'll never forget the music and perogies at St kearins swapping lunches, oh yea and mayonnaise sandwich journey well my friend

April 9, 2017

Larry, Maureen sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. Lots of great times and memories.May he rest in peace

Jack&Terri Conville

DONNA MARLOW

March 30, 2017

DEAR MAUREEN, LARRY & FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOMMY. BRUCE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM AND ALL THE HAPPY TIMES AT YOUR MOM'S HOUSE DURING HOLIDAY'S. TOMMY WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. NOW, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. LOVE, YOUR COUSIN... DONNA AND BRUCE MARLOW

Doris Chizmar

March 29, 2017

Dear Larry and Family,
My sincere condolences for your brother. May he rest in peace. We will pray for him and for all of you. Take good care. God bless you always.Doris Chizmar.

March 29, 2017

larry and maureen: so sorry to hear about your brother, we go back a long time with the sugar blues. i remember playin maureens wedding at the clover club back in the 70'. HE had a really cool set of clear ZIKOS.double bass drums.R.i.P. TOM

Sue and Paul Lehman

March 28, 2017

Fly high Tommy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tommy was a good man and always had a smile for everyone!

Rick Chapman

March 28, 2017

My condolences to the family of Tom. May the memories keep him close at heart.

tom Hammer

March 27, 2017

My condolences to the family of Tom. Always had a way to make you laugh and he was a great drummer I had the honor of playing with. I will miss your company tom Rest in peace .

Peggy Donton

March 27, 2017

Very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donald Holohan

March 27, 2017

Very sorry to hear about Tommy.Prayers are with you.

Cheryl Tranquillo

March 27, 2017

We had many years together, even though our lives went in different directions , you were always in my thoughts. Rest with God!

Mickey Courtney

March 27, 2017

Larry: Very sorry to read of your brother Tom passing,I remember him on his motorcycle all the time.May he R.I.P.

Kathy Gassert

March 27, 2017

I will always remember you having a warm smile and the good times we shared back in the 70's.Rest in peace my friend..till we meet again!

Doreen Holohan Mengel

March 27, 2017

Larry, Maureen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Tommys passing. It has been many years since seeing him or anyone but you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. RIP Tommy. always in my heart

Mary Farrell

March 27, 2017

RIP Tommy Bob n Mary Ellen farrell

March 27, 2017

Rest in peace Tommy. I'm sure you will still be making everyone laugh.

March 27, 2017

To my wonderful brother and brother in law, you are the best! Rest in Gods loving arms in peace. We love you you Tom!

March 27, 2017

To a wonderful brother in law, we are truly missing you. Tell everyone up there we said hi! Love you Tom.

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