August
11,
1944
11,
1944
October
04,
2012
04,
2012
Rolland W. Holsopple age 68 of Houston passed away following a brief illness Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Washington Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born August 11, 1944 in Washington the son of the late Ross and Sarah Thomas Holsopple.
Mr. Holsopple was a graduate of Monongahela High School. He served with the United States Air Force during Vietnam War with the 49th AP Squadron. He also served in the Army National Guard retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1987. During that time he helped with the Johnstown flood and was a Senior Trainer for the NCO Academy.
Mr. Holsopple worked for the former Hankison Corporation as Production Manager and retiring from A. Stucki Company as V.P. of International Operations.
He was a life long resident of this area, for the last 24 years lived in Chartiers - Houston, where he enjoyed volunteering for their football boosters, parks and recreation, the Chartiers " Houston Public Library and coaching youth sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
On May 27, 1987 he married his beloved wife Tracy Yingst who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kara Holsopple of Pittsburgh and Krisha (Shane) Konton of Canonsburg, son, Alex Holsopple of Houston, two granddaughters, Ava and Allyse Konton, brother, Harold (Cindy) Holsopple of Finleyville and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM with Pastor Glenn McCelland officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Full military honors will be accorded by the combined honor guard of VFW Post 191 Canonsburg and American Legion Post 902 of Houston.
He was born August 11, 1944 in Washington the son of the late Ross and Sarah Thomas Holsopple.
Mr. Holsopple was a graduate of Monongahela High School. He served with the United States Air Force during Vietnam War with the 49th AP Squadron. He also served in the Army National Guard retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1987. During that time he helped with the Johnstown flood and was a Senior Trainer for the NCO Academy.
Mr. Holsopple worked for the former Hankison Corporation as Production Manager and retiring from A. Stucki Company as V.P. of International Operations.
He was a life long resident of this area, for the last 24 years lived in Chartiers - Houston, where he enjoyed volunteering for their football boosters, parks and recreation, the Chartiers " Houston Public Library and coaching youth sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
On May 27, 1987 he married his beloved wife Tracy Yingst who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kara Holsopple of Pittsburgh and Krisha (Shane) Konton of Canonsburg, son, Alex Holsopple of Houston, two granddaughters, Ava and Allyse Konton, brother, Harold (Cindy) Holsopple of Finleyville and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM with Pastor Glenn McCelland officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Full military honors will be accorded by the combined honor guard of VFW Post 191 Canonsburg and American Legion Post 902 of Houston.
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