ROTTERDAM – Antoinette M. "Toni" Holland, 54, passed away at home on Monday, October 30, 2006, after a courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family. Toni was born and raised in Utica and has lived in Rotterdam for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends. She is the beloved daughter of George L. George of Utica and Katherine George of Liverpool. Toni is the devoted wife of over 33 years to Richard F. Holland. She is the cherished mother of Melissa (Jonathan) Cleinman, Cristie Holland and Tracie Holland. She is the loving sister of Denise (Jay) Hartman and Sharon (Chuck) Wiggins. Also surviving are her grandsons, "Umma's Boys", Jacob and Wyatt Cleinman. She was the aunt of Robert and Gregory Hartman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Toni's New Life on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Rt. 20 (1/2 mile west of Rt. 146 west), Guilderland, NY 12084. At Toni's request, and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to St. Boniface Episcopal Church in her memory. Expressions of sympathy may be made at newcomerfamily.com