Obituaries
July 18, 2019

John ‘Butchy’ Holowich – Formerly of Donora

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John “Butchy” Holowich, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at his Morrisville residence. He was born on Oct. 4, 1954, in Donora, to the late John and Helen Holowich. John served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. During his down time, he enjoyed fishing and smoking cigars. Left to cherish John’s memory is his wife of 41 years, Terri; his son, Johnny; his brother, Robert Holowich (Louann); his sister, BarbaraJo Jakela (Ted); and his cousin, Cecilia Smulski (Henry). Services and interment will be held privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to James O. Bradley Funeral Home Inc., Penndel, Pa. Online condolences may be left at www.JamesO.Bradley.com.

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