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John HOLLAND Obituary
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HOLLAND, John E. 65, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1950 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Horace Edward and Mary (Skopinski) Holland. He served our country in the United States Navy. He retired from the Mars Company of Columbus and also later worked at Dole for about four years. John was a member of the B.P.O.E. Fraternal Lodge 1090 in Pennsylvania. He was currently a member of the Buckeye Sports Lodge, enjoyed playing on their golf league, and was an avid Steelers fan. He had many friends at the sports club and loved his animals, "Baxter" and "Butch." He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dian (Graham) Holland, brother, Jim (Terry) Holland of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, niece, Linda Lewis of Florissant, Colorado, in-laws: John and Dottie Graham of London, Marvin and Kathleen Jones of South Vienna, and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Todd LeMaster in 2000, his sister, Norma Lewis, nephew, Michael Lewis, and sister-in-law, R. Kathleen Jones. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where a celebration of his life and friendships will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in the Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 6330 Willowdale Rd., Springfield, OH 45502.
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Roy Meanor
February 25, 2020
Missing my good friend everyday
Trapper
February 25, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Roy Meanor
February 24, 2019
Remembering my dear friend and think of him everyday John was there for all my escapades over the years miss him very much
Debbie Frank
March 4, 2016
Jim,Teri and rest of Holland family as well as all friends in Pennsylvania,so sorry for your loss and he will be remembered in our hearts. You all will be in my prayers. Debbie Frank
Pati (Cundiff) Dunlap
March 4, 2016
Sending a candle to calm your heart and sadness.
Pati (Cundiff) Dunlap
March 4, 2016
Dian,
I send from my heart to your heart my deepest thoughts of healing at this most sorrowful time. There are no other words to utter for your loss is great.....only my caring.
Love to my Friend,
Pati (Cundiff) Dunlap
Kim Bernas
March 3, 2016
Dave
Joy Fenwick
March 2, 2016
Dian,
I'm so sorry for your loss, May the love of family and the support from friends help you through the journey ahead. Sending tons of prayers, and hugs.
Sherry McManamay
March 2, 2016
Dian I am truly saddened for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a super nice guy, as well you are a wonderful person also. In my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry McManamay
David Bingman
March 2, 2016
I am sorry to learn that John Holland has passed away. I am your mailman. Once when I was there for a delivery I mentioned that I liked his "Parking for Stooge Fans" sign. After that every time I came we discussed the Three Stooges and he even gave me some postcards with Three Stooge's pictures. He was a very nice person and I will miss our talks. My sincere condolences to his wife and the rest of his family.
Sandee Selner
March 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family.
Nicholas Katich
March 2, 2016
Dear John,
Thank you for being a friend in High School and thank you for serving our country. I am glad to have met and known you so many years ago. With each passing of someone we knew back then I grow ever mindful of how much influence each person in life has on those we meet along the way, however brief the encounter. And to John's family I send my sincerest condolences for your loss. You will find strength in the family and I pray my message only adds to that strength.
Diane Glatz Ernst
March 1, 2016
Dian, so sorry to hear of John's passing. I was his cousin and met you at our family reunion several years ago. I think I speak for the whole Glatz family when I say you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Glatz Ernst
tammy blai
March 1, 2016
Dian,
We are so very sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We shared many happy times with you both. He will definitely be missed.
Jeff and Tammy Blair and Little Pal
Terry Roach
March 1, 2016
Dian,
My love and sympathy on your loss. I pray you have many wonderful memories to make you smile in the days ahead. John was surely one of a kind!
Terry
March 1, 2016
GOODBYE to my best friend
Roy Meanor
ROY Meanor
March 1, 2016
GOODBYE TO MY BEST FRIEND
ROY MEANOR
Julie Strahan
March 1, 2016
Dian, words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about John's passing. Remembering fun times at the Buckeye playing corn hole and talking about our animals and gardens. We wish you peace, comfort, and courage. Praying for you and your family. George and Julie.
Sherry Benston
March 1, 2016
Dian,
Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts at hearing of the passing of John. What a great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. The Benston family
Ginny Roberts
March 1, 2016
My heart is broken. He was my favorite customer when I worked at the Buckeye. We were always good for talking about Nascar, Football, pets or gardening. And our inside joke with "camping buddies" I will hold him in my heart forever. Sending you and the family hugs and prayers
Keith Cline
March 1, 2016
So sorry to hear this Dian. I am in Tennessee, so I won't be able to make it to the viewing.
Kathy Harding
March 1, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss Dian, I didn't know John that well but enjoyed talking to him at the Buckeye in the morning. Always telling me about your garden and talking about his dogs. You and your family are in my prayers. He was such a nice man and will truly be miss. Kathy
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