Obituaries
December 29, 2020

Kenneth Mike Holman – Belle Vernon and formerly of Roscoe

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Kenneth Mike Holman, 61, of Belle Vernon and formerly of Roscoe, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Charleroi on Sept. 5, 1959, he was a son of Jesse Nelson and Matilda Dargie Holman. Kenneth was a graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1981. He was an avid bowler and bowled with the Dolphin team. Kenneth was a former member of ARCDD, loved to dance and really enjoyed shopping. He is survived by his sister and caregiver, Cathy (Martin) Dietz, with whom he made his home; and two brothers, David A. (Margaret) Holman of Roscoe and Roy M. (Linda) Holman of Stockdale. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Christine Stewart. Visitation and funeral services were private with interment at Howe Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Melenyzer Funeral Homes and Cremation Services Inc., Roscoe. Condolences may be expressed online at www.melenyzer.com.

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