Family/Spouse: SCHWALLIE, Michae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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February 4, 2014
William G. Bolents, Jr.

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF NIAGARA -
William G. Bolents, Jr., 65, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late William G. and Mary Belle (Clark) Bolents, Sr.
William moved to the Niagara Falls are as a baby with his family. He attended local schools including Prince of Peace Elementary School, Bishop Duffy High School and Niagara University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. While at Niagara University he served in their R.O.T.C. Program (Reserve Officer Training Corp) and later in the United States Army Reserves. On July 14, 1972, he married Deborah A. (Ross) Bolents at the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Bill worked as a carpenter with Laborers Local 91 while he was attending college. Afterwards he was employed as a lab technician for the Niagara Falls Sewer Department at which time he also served as a union steward for the Steel Workers Union. Bill went on to work for the Niagara Falls Water Board for thirty five years, working his way up to becoming the Director of Administrative Technical Services at the time of his retirement.
William was a man of deep faith. He was an active member of the Wheatfield Community Church and former member of the Walnut Avenue Christian Church where he served on their Board of Trustees. He also served as a board member of several organizations including the; former Niagara Christian Academy School Board, and Christ the King Preparatory Academy. Bill also served on the Town of Niagara Assessment Review Board, and was a great advocate for the effect development would have on the residents of the Town of Niagara. In the early 1980s, he coached the Sammy's Pizzeria team in the Hyde Park Majors Little League. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, and especially liked hunting and fishing, and for many years was a season ticket holder for both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. He also enjoyed listening to jazz music, jogging around Hyde Park with his dog, drives in the country and going to area auto and air shows. Most of all Bill enjoyed relaxing around bonfires in the summer with his family, especially his son-in-law, Mike.
In addition to his wife of forty-one years, Mr. Bolents is survived by his two children, Ashleigh (Michael) Schwallie of Tonawanda, NY and Jonathan D. Bolents of the Town of Niagara, NY; two sisters, Gail (Al) Buffone of Niagara Falls, NY and Brenda (Richard) Splendido of Ransomville, NY; one brother, Clark (Cheryl) Bolents of Ransomville, NY; his mother-in-law, Mary Jane Ross of the Town of Niagara, NY; his best buddy and friend, Theodore; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 3-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday, February 7th at 9:45 AM, followed at 10:30 AM at Forestview Church of God, 1250 Saunders Settlement Road, Lewiston, NY with Rev. Linda Badame officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10164 or to the National Parkinson Foundation of Western, NY, 5140 Main St. Ste 303-154, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

William married ROSS, Deborah Ann on 14 Jul 1972 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William + Mary C. Mary was born on 30 Nov 1917; died on 19 Jul 2008 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anthony + Mary Jane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/15/1972

THE REV. JOSEPH C. Carlo officiated at the
marriage of Miss Deborah Ann Ross and William
G. Bolents Jr. Friday (July 14,1972) at Our Lady of
the Rosary Church. The double ring ceremony took
place at 6 p.m.
The bride is the daughter of.
Mrs. Mary Jane Ross, 619 21st
St., and Anthony J. Ross Sr.,
Bloomfield, N. J. The
bridegroom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. William G. Bolents
ST., 1023 N. Military Road.
GIVEN IN MARRIAGE by
her father, the bride was attired
in a gown of ivory jersey
with pearl beading trim at the
V neckline, 'fitted bodice and
cuffs of the long sleeves. The Aline
skirt ended in a train. A
headpiece of matching jersey
and beading held her cathedral
length illusion veil and she
carried a fan shaped bouquet of
pearl centered stephanotis and
^baby's breath trimmed with,
gold leaves.
Miss Susan O'Hara, maid of
honor, wore an orchid jersey
gown accented with a jeweled
butterfly at the waist. She wore
a headpiece of loops and
flowers and carried an arm
bouquet of white and orchid
roses, daisies, delphiniums and
baby's breath. Similarly attired
in coral gowns were Miss
Ann O'Hara, Miss: Brenda
Bolents and.Miss Gail Bolents,
sisters of the bridegroom; Miss
Brenda Bedore and Mrs. John
Dougherty. They carried coral
and white bouquets.
VICTOR FIGLER was best
man. Ushers were Joseph
Gravelle, F. Williams, Sal
Palermo, Steven Linza and
Gary Formica.
A reception was held at the
American Legion Hall, Portage
Post.
After a wedding trip to
Paradise Island, the Bahamas,
the couple will reside in this
city.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1951

Joseph G. Bolents .57, of 204
Seventy-second street, was pronounced
dead on arrival at Memorial,
hospital late yesterday after suffering
a heart.attack at his home.
A Fire department inhalator crew,
under the direction of Battalion Chief
Robert Calladine, worked for 25
minutes in.an unsuccessful effort to
revive him.
Mr. Bolents had been reported in
ill health since last November.
The body was sent" from Cobler's'
Funeral home here to the Nicholson
Funeral home, Clearfield, Pa., for
funeral services to be held on Friday.
Burial will be in Frenchville, Pa.
Born in Morresdale, Pa., Mr.
Bolents had lived in. Niagara Falls
for the last ten years.
Surviving are his wife, Inez; a
son, William Bolents, this-city; five
daughters, Mrs. Wayne Bidwell, Mrs.
George Jowdy, Miss DeSales Bolents,
this city; Mrs. Russell Hile and Mrs.
Earl Mann, Clearfield, Pa.; two
brothers, John and Peter Bolents;
four sisters, Mrs. Mike Perchake,
Mrs. Jacob Koza, Mrs. Martin Vale
and Mrs. Joseph Kubulek. He also
is survived by eight grandchildren.

Joseph married Inez R about 1925. Inez was born about 1891 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]