Thomas A. Bolanz

Age 79, of East Rochester, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1937 in Rootstown to Fred and Grace (Blubaugh) Bolanz. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had been a chemical laboratory technician for 42 years. He is a member of the St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva, the American Legion Aux. #24 in Bradenton, FL and the Atwood Yacht Club. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1955. Enjoyed sailing, kayaking in Florida, hunting, helping his nephews on the farm, and enjoying time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice (Stryffeler) Bolanz whom he married Oct. 5, 1957, daughter, Lisa (Barry) Fridley of Batavia, 3 sons, Todd (Maria) Bolanz of Wake Forest, NC, Greg (Kathy) Bolanz of Louisville, Mark (Karla) Bolanz of Minerva, sister, Joan Whittensoldner of Hartville, brother, David Bolanz of Akron, 9 grandchildren, Jason, Dustin, Tyler (Amanda), Grant, Grace, Charlie and Kelly Bolanz, Stephen and Emily Fridley. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ann Blubaugh and Jayne McFarland, and 3 brothers, Jerry, Walt, and Richard Bolanz.

Following cremation, a Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday at 11:00 am in the St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva with Fr. Victor Cinson as celebrant. Burial will be in Heritage Memorial Gardens. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services at the church.