Robert C. Holmes 83, of Vandergrift, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in QLS West Haven, Apollo. Born August 5, 1941 in Oklahoma Borough, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Clara L. Hampe Holmes. Robert had been employed by the Vandergrift Savings and Trust/National City Bank for many years. He was a member of the former First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vandergrift, he enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter Diane Lizik (Thomas Flynn) of Export. His son Robert J. Holmes of Pittsburgh. Four grandchildren Madison and Matthew Lizik and Cassidy and Emma Holmes. Two sisters Ina Swartz of Belleville, IL and Jean Holmes of Vandergrift along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sheila Rummel Holmes in 2011, three brothers Edward, William and Kenneth Holmes. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 4 p.m. till time of services at 7p.m. with Pastor Brian Ralston officiating in the DUNMIRE-KERR & ROWE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 244 Franklin Avenue, Vandergrift. Interment will be in the Vandergrift Cemetery. To leave an online condolence visit us at www.dunmirekerr.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.