Charles Byron Holman – California, Pa.

Charles Byron Holman, 37, beloved son of Terri and Kirk Holman, brother of James Holman, nephew of Henry Weremy, dear friend of Joshua Crockett and Shelly Downes, died on Nov. 17, 2020, in California, Pa. Charles had a unique sense of humor, keen intellect and a wide range of interests from all things political to Pokémon. From the early age of 3, he developed a great love for birds that continued throughout his life. He was a talented cook and loved sharing his creations with family and friends. Charles was a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania Honors Program, the Paterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Orleans. He taught at Tulane University and the University of New Orleans. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of California, Pa. Charles was predeceased by his grandparents, Merrill and Byron Holman and Agnes and Charles Weremy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the National Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mariscotti Funeral Home, Anthony N. Mariscotti, supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and until 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at which time funeral services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Grafton Eliason officiating. Keeping in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the commonwealth, 25 visitors may be in the funeral home at one time. We seek everyone’s cooperation and patience in practicing COVID-19 universal precautions, social distancing, wearing face masks and limiting your visit to 5 minutes or less.