April Jean Holtz
April passed away peacefully on November 28th at Shepherd Home in Penfield NY, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. April is pre-deceased by her father Dave Venton, and her mother Carol Venton. She is survived by her husband Steve Holtz, son Stevie Hartman, stepson Greg Holtz, grandchildren Margaret & Hayes Hartman and Carter & Evan Holtz, siblings Vicki Venton, Dee (Dan) Skelton, Brian (Bonnie) Venton, Traci (Jerry) Totsline, brother-in-law Alan Porteous, goddaughters Christi Doreen and Susan Porteous, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving canine companion Sandia.
April was born in Syracuse in 1952. In her young life she lived in Tully NY, Camp Lejeune NC, and Webster NY. Her family moved to Fairport in 1963 where April spent her teen years and graduated from Fairport High School in 1970. April then spent the majority of her adult life in Fairport. April and Steve built a beautiful home along the Erie Canal where they resided for their 30 years of marriage. Their home is known by many and has often become the site where friends drop by for a quick chat as they walk on the tow path, or the party spot for large gatherings.
April was proud of her career at Hewlett Packard where she retired after 25 years of service.
One of the highlights of April’s life is when she helped raise her 4 grandchildren, as she watched them while their parents were at work. She loved them with all her heart. These were busy years, but she wouldn’t have traded this time for anything in the world.
April was a kind and generous soul. She could always be counted on to help out when someone needed it. She was always the one to show up when someone was sick or hurt. She cared so much for everyone. She had an ease about her and a beautiful smile. She had a knack for conversation and made friends instantly. She will be dearly missed by all.
Calling Hours Tuesday December 9, 2025 4-6PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Mass Wednesday December 10, 2025 11:15AM at Church of the Assumption 20 East Avenue, Fairport. Reception to follow after the Mass,
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Canine Companions (canine.org) or Shepherd Home in Penfield NY.
19 responses to “Holtz, April Jean”
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an angel on earth gets her wings
Beautiful inside and out. Cherish the years we worked together at HP. My deepest condolences to Steve and family.
Steve we are so sorry for your loss. April was such a sweet, kind person and was always a joy to be with. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Love,
Tom & Allison Ahern
To all of the Venton family, extended family and friends: I am so sorry for this devastating loss. April was beautiful inside and out and though we didn’t see much of each other after high school, I considered her a friend. My deepest condolences to all. Rest in peace April ♥️
My classmate at Fairport High and dear friend. April was a beautiful lady and will be sadly missed.Rest in peace .
Prayers to all Venton family. April was a wonderful person at school! I’m sure she will be missed! RIP!
Steve so sorry for your loss. Will always remember the years of fun we all had at the State Fair.
Sincere 💐 condolences
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Holtz and Venton Families for their loss of such a sweet and sincere lady. May she rest in peace.
One of the greatist ladies I ever knew.
Steve & family, we are sorry to hear about the passing of April. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
She was always wonderful. I loved getting together with “the girls of 1970.” ‘Loved her so…❤️
April was one of Fairport’s sweethearts! Steve we are praying with you and your family…🙏
The others said it all. I would just be duplicating what has already been said about the girl with the infectious smile.
God Speed April and Peace to your loving Family
April was such a brilliant light. She was a sweet social person with a radiant soul from my recall. I remember her being an art student, a creative, full of positiveness and life. She went out of her way to always say hello to me in the halls at Minevra Deland high school. She was a very kind hearted person. Rest in peace April Venton
I will miss April. I loved her as a I do all the ventons
The Venton house on Briggs Avenue was the center of our universe for a number of years. I hold those special memories very dearly. I was very privileged to know April and her family. April’s memory is a blessing.
Steve, I am so sorry for your loss.