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Joan Kravanya Bolyard Carl

9/6/1928 - 7/14/2017

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Obituary For Joan Kravanya Bolyard Carl

Joan “Grandma Jo” Kravanya Bolyard Carl, 88, of Wintersville, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Trinity West. She was also known to many as Grandma Jo. She was very kind and generous and loved her family very much. She was born to the late John and Emilie Loos Kravanya September 6, 1928 in Wheeling, WV. Joan attended Wheeling High School and The College of Commerce of Wheeling, W. Va. She worked at the US Post Office in Rayland, Ohio, Twin City Glove Factory as manager, and was a Metropolitan Life Insurance Company agent serving the Yorkville, Tiltonsville, and Rayland areas until her retirement. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John Bolyard. They were married for 53 wonderful years and enjoyed serving their God at numerous churches throughout his ministry. Joan played the organ and lead choirs in many of the churches they served. Joan's second husband, Bernard Carl, also preceded her in death along with her infant sister Rita and son-in-law Lloyd “Gary” Millhorn. Joan founded and lead the Girl Scouts in the Yorkville and Tiltonsville area for many years. She belonged to the Eastern Star Lodge, Chapter #360. Joan is a member of Brentwood United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughters Dona (Harold) Rairigh and Mona Millhorn (William) Krach both of Wintersville; brother John (Gerry Ann) Kravanya of Wheeling, WV; four grandchildren Suzette (Scott) Goddard of Newark, Ohio, John (Rusty) Rairigh and Matthew Rairigh of Wintersville, Gary (Krysta) Millhorn of Richmond; eight great grandchildren Tyler (Alyssa) Faris, Kenzie Goddard, Cassandra Millhorn, Michael Millhorn, Matthew and Malaynee Rairigh, Mason and Mark Rairigh; one great great granddaughter, Alexis Faris; two step grandchildren Brock Sanders and Cortney Kavanagh. Joan also leaves many cousins. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Monday 2-5 p.m.; where services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. William Westling officiating. Burial at Holly Memorial Gardens.

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  • 09/03/2024

    OHIO CITY LODGE 486, MARTINS FERRY, OHIO

    CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FROM THE BROTHERS AT OHIO CITY 486.REST WELL JOAN!

  • 09/03/2024

    Salem Land Employees

  • 09/03/2024

    Byron Sohovich

    Debbie and I and the Sohovich family offer our sympathies to Mona, Donna, Susie, Tyler and all of grandma Jo's family. I only got to meet her once at Lexi's first birthday party. It was so cool for us to see five generations of a family. It does not happen very often. God bless to all.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A "Memories" 30 Inch Wind Chime was ordered on July 17, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A "There is a season" 30 inch Wind Chime was ordered on July 17, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Valorie & Jan Weaver and family

    May you both find comfort in the loving memories of your mom and strength in the caring thoughts of friends. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. In death there is certainly the very real pain and sorrow of separation, but it is equally true that our loved ones remain with us. They do not just go off into a dark place, they simply continue eternal life. Their spiritual eyes are always watching us as they wait for the day, when we shall share their perfect joy of reuniting! Love Val

  • 09/03/2024

    Loren & Tami Hosterman

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother - our condolences to you and your family - Keeping you all in our prayers.Loren & Tami

  • 09/03/2024

    Mona Millorn-Krach

    Thank you very much for your condolences, from the family of Joan Carl

  • 09/03/2024

    Mona Millhorn-Krach

    Byron, Debbie and Family, Thank you for your kind words of condolences. You and your family were very gracious to our mother. She loved the day spent with all of your wonderful family on Lexi's Baptism Day. Dona and I love the wind chimes, they are all ready in a special place. Each time we hear them, we will be reminded of the special time that mom was with your family. Thank you so much for your prayers and the beautiful wind chimes. Sending much love from our family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mona Millhorn-Krach

    Valerie, Jan and Family, Thank you for your beautiful words of condolences. There certainly is pain and sorrow felt during the loss of a loved one. We have so many precious memories of our dear Mother. We will miss her so very much. When those times happen, we picture her with our Father, and we know that she is happy. Thank you again, Love Mona and family

  • 09/03/2024

    Mona Millhorn-Krach

    Loren, Tammy and Family, Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers.Love, Mona and family

  • 09/03/2024

    david anthony and Richard swarlis

    Much sympathy for a soul as beautiful as hers. She is well missed and love by both of us. Healing of heart and Prayers sent your way.

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