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Robert D. Holbein

1932 - 2024

Robert D. Holbein obituary, 1932-2024, Buffalo Township, PA

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Robert Holbein Obituary

Robert D. "Bob" Holbein, Sr., 92, of Buffalo Township, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17th, at his residence. Bob was born in Butler, on June 9, 1932, a son of the late Winona S. (Miller) and William H Holbein. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Butler High School. He went on to Grove City College where he received his degree in metallurgical engineering. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish / Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Natrona Heights. He was a general superintendent at Allegheny Ludlum in Bagdad for over 35 years before retiring. Bob enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Amy (Bono) Holbein; two sons Robert (Kim) Holbein Jr., of Buffalo Township, and Mark Holbein, of Freeport; two daughters, Carol Carson, of Buffalo Township, and Mary Ann (Jack) Jenny, of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Clayton (Mandy) Holbein, Tyler Holbein, Brad (Roseanne) Carson, Alyssa (Bill) Carson Cadamore, Grant (Brittany) Carson, Jack Jenny and Dylan Jenny; ten great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Donna Holbein and, Nancy Holbein; brother-in-law, Tom (LuAnn) Bono; the Suwan family; and, his dog Lollypop. He was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas Michael Holbein in infancy, and John Kevin Holbein; brothers, William, Rich and, Paul Holbein; daughter-in-law, Kim Holbein; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Lola Bono, Sasi Suwan; and his dogs, Cream Puff and, Kotton Kandi. A private family visitation and blessing service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Orphans of the Storm 11878 Pennsylvania 85, Kittanning, PA 16201 or To send a condolence visit, www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com .

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Sep. 21, 2024.

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Jeff Johns

September 24, 2024

Holbein family sending my sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked in Bagdad Plant office while on lite duty, Mr Holbein treated me well, he was a kind special person !

Darlene Brucker

September 21, 2024

Bob and Kim, My Deepest sympathy and prayers for your family, an other angel has received their wings RIP Robert

Vickie Bain

September 21, 2024

Amy and Mark, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Thank you Amy for your friendship and keeping me informed all these years. Offering prayers to you and your family. I still think of Bob's joke about sand in his shorts when referring to beach vacations. Rest in peace Bob.

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