Onre C. Holt

Onre Camille Holt, 89, of Honesdale, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, with her wife, Eileen, by her side.

Onre was born June 8, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, to Henry and Camille (Hansen) Holt, both of whom preceded her in death.

Onre was married to Ralph Corace and they were blessed with three children: Scott Corace who preceded her in death; Yvonne Corace, and Michele Silverman.

She will be dearly missed by her wife, Eileen Hetzel; her daughters; her grandchildren, Gabrielle and Corey Prezzano, Kyle Vargas, Jared Silverman, and Hannah Foskey; her great-granddaughters, Soliana and Zoiella Prezzano, and Isla Foskey; cousin, Rod Holt; and many loving friends.

Onre grew up on Long Island, New York. Both her parents immigrated from Norway and became proud American citizens. Onre was proud of her Norwegian heritage. As a young adult, she was runner up for Miss Norway in an American-based Norwegian organization.

She attended Selden Elementary School, Hempstead High School, secretarial school, and Suffolk County Community College. She also went to modeling school but later decided that career did not suit her.

Having a beautiful voice, Onre took singing lessons, hoping to follow her Dad's path as an opera singer. But love, marriage, and children took her down a different path.

She worked as a secretary for Armor Bosch in Garden City, New York, and Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island.

Eventually, her love of plants led Onre in another direction. Eventually, Onre and her business partner created Rent-A-Plant Interior Plantscapes. They started their business in a bedroom closet. It grew to give Onre the opportunity to buy a home and support herself until she retired in 1999.

On September 24, 1995, Onre and Eileen, surrounded by family and friends, had a commitment ceremony at the Brookhaven Presbyterian Church. It wasn't until May 30, 2014, that the law allowed them to be legally married. The wedding was officiated by Margaret Freeman (Bethany Mayor) and may have been the first gay marriage in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Drawn by its natural beauty, Onre and Eileen moved to Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1999, eventually settling in Honesdale. Her love of trees and plants always had a strong influence, as demonstrated by the abundance of trees and bushes outside and the variety of flourishing plants throughout the home.

For over 50 years, Onre was a devout vegetarian, eventually becoming a vegan.

In accordance with Onre's wishes, there will be no formal funeral or service. She will be cremated.

A Celebration of Life will be held. Please contact Eileen directly at 570-351-6785 to RSVP, and for specific details regarding the date, time and location. All are welcome! Do not wear black! We are celebrating her life, not mourning her death, as she will always live in our hearts.

In remembrance of Onre, donations can be made to: PETA, ASPCA, or Friends of Animals.

Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472.