Richard "Rich" Holman Jr., 70, of Scranton, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Born Sept. 3, 1956, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Richard Holman Sr. and Mary Lou Phillips Holman.
Rich spent much of his childhood and adolescence in Hackettstown, N.J., where he lived from fourth grade through high school. He graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1974.
After relocating to Bartonsville, Pa., Rich obtained his real estate license and pursued a career in both retail and real estate. In addition to working as a real estate agent, he maintained a private real estate portfolio, buying, renovating, selling and renting residential properties.
An avid dog lover, Rich owned several black Labrador retrievers throughout his life. He also enjoyed gardening, landscaping, board games, card games and watching the Game Show Network.
Known for his outgoing and talkative nature, Rich was always eager to strike up a conversation with a neighbor. His playful personality and love of practical jokes brought humor to those around him. Beyond his lighthearted demeanor, he demonstrated a deep devotion to his family, serving as a dedicated caregiver to both his mother and father during the final years of their lives.
Surviving are his sister, Lettie Holman; his nephew, Matthew Warren; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Holman Sr. and Mary Lou Phillips Holman.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Davies & Jones Funeral Chapel, 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton (https://www.google.com/maps/search/1401+Capouse+Ave.,+Scranton?entry=gmail&source=g). Burial will immediately follow at Hyde Park Cemetery, also known as Washburn Street Cemetery, 1915 Washburn St., Scranton (https://www.google.com/maps/search/1915+Washburn+St.,+Scranton?entry=gmail&source=g). All family members and friends are welcome to attend.
In honor of Rich's lifelong love of dogs, the family encourages memorial donations to Laura's Hope Rescue, a nonprofit dog rescue organization in Hop Bottom, Pa.
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