Laverne L. Hollenbeck

Laverne L. Hollenbeck, of Akron passed away on October 31, 2016. He was born October 12, 1972 to Marilyn May (Wagner) Hollenbeck and the late Trevor G. Hollenbeck.

Laverne was a life member of the Wolcottsville Fire Company where he held numerous positions including Chief.  A twenty-five year firefighter and twenty-one year Emergency Medical Technician, he was also a member of the Niagara County Fireman’s Association and the Western New York Fireman’s Association. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Laverne will be taking his last ride on Wolcottville Engine #2 which, he was very proud to help design.

Besides his mother, Laverne is survived by his fiancée Angela Parrish; a daughter Bree Lynn Hollenbeck of Akron. Two brothers, Trevor (Jackie) Hollenbeck of Sanborn, Rodger (Lisa Marie) Hollenbeck of Cheektowaga; two sisters, April Hammond of Basom, Mary (John) Socha of Wolcottsville and numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. 

Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 4 and 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC, 10 Eckerson Avenue, Akron where a Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, November 3 at 11:00 am. Burial is at Pioneer Cemetery with a Funeral Luncheon to follow at the Wolcottsville Fire Company. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laverne's name to the Wolcottsville Fire Company, the Rapids Fire Department, and Mercy Flight. 

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