Lawrence Holbrook 1925 - 2097 Ohio - Pennsylvania
Lawrence Holbrook
BIRTH
21 Nov 1925
Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
DEATH
16 Sep 2007 (aged 81)
Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
BURIAL
Rock Ridge Cemetery
Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
MEMORIAL ID
25313265 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 1
Mr. Lawrence Holbrook, 81, of 339 East Jamestown Rd. (West Salem Twp.) Greenville, formerly of 94 Church Rd. (West Salem Twp.) Greenville, PA, passed away at 10:30 AM, Sunday, September 16th, 2007 at St. Paul Homes.
Lawrence was born in Bainbridge, OH on November 21, 1925, the son of the late Allen and Mae (Holocker) Holbrook.
He was the husband of Sandra J. (Stewart) Holbrook. They were married on June 27, 1970.
He was a retired farmer and delivered eggs around town for 25 years and was known as the "Egg Man". He also previously worked at Fenton Lumber for 15 years. He enjoyed children and dressed up as Santa Claus in Central Park for 10 Christmas seasons. Mr. Holbrook loved music, played the accordion, and sang in his church choir. He also sang in the Pennsylvania State Choir in High School.
He graduated from Penn High School in 1944 and was a lifetime member of the former Maysville Community Church. Mr. Holbrook belonged to the former West Salem Grange #1607, enjoyed flowers and antiques, and participated in 4H Work and Senior Extension for 25 years.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Holbrook is survived by a daughter: Kathleen (and husband Keith, Sr.) Eddy of Hadley; 2 grandchildren: Keith Eddy, Jr. and Kendra Eddy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Lovine Yarian; and a brother: Arthur Holbrook.
Visiting Hours
Tue. September 18, 2007 , 2-4 - 7-9 at Andrew H. Osborne III Funeral Home, Inc.
Funeral and Committal Service
Wed. September 19, 2007 , 11:00 AM at Andrew H. Osborne III Funeral Home, Inc.
There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service.
Burial
Wed. September 19, 2007 , following the service at Rock Ridge Cemetery
Memorial donations can be made to Greenville Area Public Library 330 Main St. Greenville, Pennsylvania 16125 or St. Paul Homes Memorial Fund 339 East Jamestown Rd. Greenville, Pennsylvania 16125.
Family Members
Parents
Allen Almond Holbrook
1882–1959
Mae A Hollocker Holbrook
1892–1964
Siblings
Lovine Holbrook Yarian
1915–2005
Arthur Seth Holbrook
1917–1975
Date & Place:
Not specified or unknown.