Obituary of Kathleen J. Holmes

Kathleen J. Holmes of Lockport, NY passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Niagara Hospice House. Born on July 13, 1954, in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Margaret (Cain) Keleher. In 2005, Kathy retired as a Purchasing Expediter from Delphi Thermal Systems. She was a former member and volunteer of Future Secretaries of America, the Junior Service League, Home School Association of DeSales Catholic School and St. John’s Outreach. Kathy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy L. Holmes in 1997 and her in-laws, Daniel and Irene Holmes. She is survived by her son, Christopher M. (Jalesa) Holmes; siblings, Christine (Michael) Speck and Michael (Yoko) Keleher; nieces and nephews; Kellie Ayers, Karin Ayers, Kenta (Serina) Keleher, Shota Keleher and Kaori Keleher and life-long friend, Carol Griesser. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 14th from 3 to 7 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME. INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 15th at 10 AM in All Saints, 76 Church St., Lockport, NY. The family is requesting that anyone attending Kathy’s services respectfully wear a mask. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, DeSales Catholic School or Niagara Hospice, Inc. Condolences may be offered to the family at langefuneralhomeinc.com.