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Reva I. (Gilliand) Holby Obituary
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Reva I. (Gilliand) Holby

April 26, 1957 - December 23, 2025

Reva I. (Gilliand) Holby Obituary

Reva I. Holby, age 68, of Trafford passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 after a lengthy illness in the UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville.  Reva was born on April 26, 1957 in Wilkinsburg the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Negri) Gilliand.  Reva retired from the Gateway School District as a custodian.  She was a member of the Christian Life Church of Trafford.  Reva has a special love for all of her grandchildren.  She fought a long battle with numerous health issues for the last several years. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Russell Holby; her children Jason Holby and Tabatha Spangler (husband Justin); her eight special grandchildren Dillon, Bryanna, Kaitlyn, Grace, Brooke, Bryce, J.J. and Gia; and her two special great-grandchildren Ava and Benson; her siblings Robert Gilliand (Wendy), Cissy Habura (Mike) and the late James Gilliand and her special niece Cyndi Schwer (Tom).  There will be no visitation.  A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11 AM in the Christian Life Church, 900 7th Street Ext., Trafford PA 15085.  The John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc., 702 7th Street (State Rt. 130) Trafford 412-372-3111 is assisting the family with arrangements.    www.dobrinickfhinc.com.   

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Reva I. Holby, age 68, of Trafford passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 after a lengthy illness in the UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville.  Reva was born on April 26, 1957 in Wilkinsburg the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Negri) Gilliand.  Reva retired from the Gateway School District as a custodian.  She was a me

Events

Celebration of Life

Saturday, January 24, 2026

11:00 am

Christian Life Church

900 7th Street Ext. Trafford, PA 15085