Johanna M. Bolina
June 18, 1925 — February 17, 2017
Poland - Johanna M. Bolina, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday February 17, 2017 at Assumption Village.
Johanna, affectionatley known as "Joanne," was born June 18, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martin W. and Vivian E. Prather Kelly.
She was a 1944 graduate of Struthers High School. Joanne married her late husband, George, on October 7, 1944 and they had three children. She was the family matriarch and was always there for them. The memories of growing up, the holidays, and the special occasions will never be forgotten.
Joanne was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, but broke the mold when she worked side by side with her husband at Bolina's SOHIO/BP service station in Boardman that he opened in 1957.
She was an active member of Nativity of Christ Russian Orthodox, where she served as the past president, treasurer, and secretary of its Sisterhood.
Her husband, George Bolina, Jr., preceded her in death on February 24, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Frank "Lou") Hornyak of Canfield; her six grandchildren, Kelly J. Valiquette of Poland, Jody (Bonnie) Bolina of Dallas, George Bolina of New Springfield, Lisa (Steve) Krall of Youngstown; and 8 great-grandchildren, Kristi Valiquette and Ryan (Rebecca) Valiquette.
In addition to her parents and husband, Joanne was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy L. Smith; her son, George "Marty" Bolina; and three sisters, Eillien Carney, Mary Jean Hough, and Dorothy Geltch.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Nativity of Christ Russian Orthodox, 727 Miller Ave., Youngstown. Interment will be at Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main St., Poland, and Wednesday from 2-2:45 p.m. at the church. A Panachida service will be conducted on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Assumption Village and Harbor Light Hospice for the wonderful care and understanding that was given to her.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.