Rabon “Jerry” Holstein, 72, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
Jerry was married to the late Rita “Snookie” (nee Stewart) for over 43 years. He was the beloved father of Veronica (Philip) Gwiazdowski and adored grandfather of Cory, Cassandra and Courtney Gwiazdowski. Brother to Douglas and the late Stella in Ohio; Ed, Norlene and Micky in West Virginia; and the late Milton in Maryland.
Jerry was born in Emmons, West Virginia on September 2, 1937 and lived in the Cleveland area for over 44 years and will return home to rest.
The family received friends from 2-6 pm Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Bican Bros. Funeral Home, 5215 Fleet Ave., Cleveland, OH. Visitation will also be held from 4-8 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Arthur Hensley officiating. Jerry will be laid to rest at Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont.
He is loved dearly and will be missed by many.
Rita Holstein passed away on June 9, 2009. Her cremains will also be present at both visitations and will be laid to rest in West Virginia on October 7, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119 .