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YORK- Randy Lee Holder, 58, passed away on September 15, 2026 at his home in York, PA. He was the loving husband of Jennifer Sue (Hissong) Holder whom he married 26 years ago on September 18, 1999.
Randy was born on October 27, 1967 in York, PA and was the son of Robert and Gloria (Cassel) Holder.
He graduated in 1986 from York Vo-Tech with a diesel mechanic certification and later went on to work at Republic Services for 35 years as a lead diesel mechanic. Randy was a member of Strinestown Gun Club where he had been the president, was a lifetime member of VFW Post #2493 in Mount Wolf, PA, and was a member of Messiah United Methodist Church. He was a die-hard Chevy lover who enjoyed working on classic cars and motorcycles, and going hunting with the guys in the mountains. He enjoyed coaching and watching his son, Bryan, as he was growing up playing sports. Randy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. He was proud to be an American.
In addition to his wife and parents, Randy is survived by his son, Bryan M. Holder of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in NC and his brother, Scott Holder and his wife Michelle of York, PA.
A viewing for Randy will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf, PA. In his honor and memory, please wear a patriotic shirt if going to the viewing. His burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Randy's name may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Donations can be made online by visiting www.t2t.org/donate or may be mailed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 after completing the donation form on their website. Those wishing to donate may also consider the Wounded Warrior Project. Donations can be made online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or by mail to P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 after completing the donation form on their website.
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