James F. Holleran

James F. Holleran, 91, of 794 King St., Northumberland, formerly of 11 Dennis Lane, Bradford, passed away, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born February 26, 1924, in Bradford he was the son of the late Francis L. and Ruth M. (Songer) Holleran.

Jim was a 1941 graduate of St. Bernard School where he excelled in sports. He attended college in Waynesburg on a basketball scholarship. In March of 1946 he was drafted out of college and into the United States Army. He served in France and was honorably discharged in August of 1946

On January 12, 1946 in St. Bernard Church with Father Reilly officiating, he married Beatrice L. “Bea” (McGinnis) Holleran who died July 18, 2013.

Mr. Holleran’s career started at Bradford Milk Company, then City Creamery, Bradford Meats & Provisions and he retired from Whitehawk Beef.

He was a member of St. Bernard Church, the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight, the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans.

Jim coached basketball at St. Bernard School for over 20 years with Nunzio Marino and Donald Raabe. He along with Joe Bizzaro umpired the first Little League Baseball game played in the City of Bradford at the Mill Street playground.

Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl L. (the late John) Copeland of Lancaster, OH, and Carol M. (Tom) Thomas of Northumberland, and one son, James Michael (Donna) Holleran, of Castalian Springs, TN, 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one sister Helen (the late William) Aylward of Bradford and Richard (Jean) Holleran of Dewey AZ, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter Mary Ellen, and one grandson Andrew J. Thomas, one sister Nancy Sutherland and one brother Thomas Holleran.

Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 4 to 7pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, 372 East Main Street, Bradford, where a prayer service will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in St. Bernard Church with Rev. Raymond Gramata as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society, 95 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701, of the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Our deepest sympathy to you. My dad, John(Jack) Farrell was a lifelong friend of Jocko's. I know they are having a great time together in heaven laughing and catching up with each other with Bea and June at their sides. Lives well lived! We miss them.
— Kirk and Kathy (Farrell) Osgood

My sincerest condolences for the Holleran family. Jock was a mentor, neighbor, friend, and as he like to remind me... the one true head coach I ever had. I will truly miss him making sure all was well on Dennis Lane. He is now where he is supposed to be... with his lovely wife Bea.
— Alan Kloss

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jock was always fun to be around and a truly great guy. His grin and humor were infectious. He'll certainly be missed. Rest in Peace, friend.
— Tim and Cherri Hayden

Our prayers go out to Cheryl, Jimmy Mike and Carol and their families! Love, Aunt Marian and Bob
— Marian Holleran Vorp

So sorry to hear about Big Jim. Such fond memories of family gatherings growing up, I remember him always smiling! Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Jim and Ann(Allen) Bernhard
— Ann and Jim Bernhard

My condolences to the Holleran family. Coach was a great coach and I respected him so much. He really taught me a lot about basketball and life. God bless him.
— Ted Viola

We are sending our thoughts to Carol, Jimmy, and Cheryl and their families. We are so saddened by the loss of our dear friend and neighbor.
— The Hopkins family

Holleran Family I am so sorry to learn of Jims passing. I didn't know that Bea had passed as well. They were good friends of my parents for years. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Judy Keenan Leesburg Va
— Judy Keenan

May God Bless you on your journey.
— Master Spillmann & Family

Condolences

  • Our deepest sympathy to you. My dad, John(Jack) Farrell was a lifelong friend of Jocko's. I know they are having a great time together in heaven laughing and catching up with each other with Bea and June at their sides. Lives well lived! We miss them.

    — Kirk and Kathy (Farrell) Osgood
  • My sincerest condolences for the Holleran family. Jock was a mentor, neighbor, friend, and as he like to remind me... the one true head coach I ever had. I will truly miss him making sure all was well on Dennis Lane. He is now where he is supposed to be... with his lovely wife Bea.

    — Alan Kloss
  • So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jock was always fun to be around and a truly great guy. His grin and humor were infectious. He'll certainly be missed. Rest in Peace, friend.

    — Tim and Cherri Hayden
  • Our prayers go out to Cheryl, Jimmy Mike and Carol and their families! Love, Aunt Marian and Bob

    — Marian Holleran Vorp
  • So sorry to hear about Big Jim. Such fond memories of family gatherings growing up, I remember him always smiling! Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Jim and Ann(Allen) Bernhard

    — Ann and Jim Bernhard