Laughlin Cremation & Funeral Tributes

Patrick Holstead, age 53, originally of McMurray, PA passed away with family by his side on January 10, 2023 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Farrar and Marilyn Walker Holstead, aunt Joan Walker Daum and cousin Craig Daum. Patrick was the devoted father of Samuel Patrick Holstead of Leesburg, VA and much-loved younger brother of Christy Holstead Semple (Richard), Carrie Holstead, Robert Holstead (Luz) and loving uncle of Rosalie Singer Semple. Along with his siblings, he is survived by his uncle Col. Robert Walker, USAF, Retired (Lou) and beloved cousins John Walker (Diane), Nancy Walker Moore (Daniel) and Keith Daum (Jeanetta). Patrick graduated from...

William Christopher Wilson went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 14th at 76 years old. Bill lived in Mt. Lebanon, PA for 60 years, prior to moving to The Villages in 2007. His generous, affectionate, spontaneous love manifested itself as a high school teacher at Brashear for 30 years. He served others as a Eucharistic minister, as a clown, as a builder of model railroads, and as an encouragement to friends and relatives. He received a Masters from Duquesne in counseling and guidance. As an avid adventurer, he visited four continents, kayaked, deep sea fished, and wrote a book titled, "Secrets of Success" to aid high schoolers in life understanding. His first wife, Jean Mangan, and his...