Joseph B. Holmes's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Shaker Heights, Ohio

Joseph B. Holmes

March 14, 1928 - June 17, 2025 (97 years old)

Shaker Heights, Ohio

Joseph B. Holmes's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Joseph B. Holmes

March 14, 1928 - June 17, 2025 (97 years old)

Shaker Heights, Ohio

Joseph B. Holmes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph B. Holmes (Shaker Heights, Ohio), who passed away on June 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Joseph may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Joseph touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Sarah Holmes; his daughters, Denise O. Holmes, MD (late Michael E. Moore, MD) of Novelty, OH, Pamela E. Holmes of Summerville, SC and Theresa S. Lockhart (Gregory) of Shaker Hts; and his grandson William J. B. Moore of West Hartford, CT..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Dominic (19000 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions (in memory of his late wife, Sarah) to University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BROWN FORWARD INC



Sat

June 21

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Church of St. Dominic
19000 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Sat

June 21

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

Church of St. Dominic
19000 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

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