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Stephen Bolinski Obituary

Stephen S. Bolinski, of Thorny Apple Road, Hunlock Creek, died unexpectedly

Born Jan. 9, 1954, in Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., he was a son of Catherine Maxwell Bolinski and the late Leonard Bolinski, He was formerly employed by Volunteers of America, Wilkes-Barre. He was currently employed by Veritas Medical Review Solutions, Wilkes-Barre.

Steve was an intelligent and inquisitive man who enjoyed music, science fiction, and computers. Although he left us much too soon, we will remember the many joys he brought into our lives.

He was a member of St. Therese's Church, Shavertown.

He and his wife, the former Kathy O'Malley Bolinski, celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary Oct. 10, 2012.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother David and his wife, Judy Bolinski, Harveys Lake; sister Jeanine and her husband Jim Pysniak, Hanover Township; brother-in-law William and his wife Jean O'Malley, Nanticoke; nephews, Kevin Pysniak, Billy O'Malley, and niece Colleen O'Malley.

Funeral will be held from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, with Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Therese's Church, Shavertown. Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who desire may give memorial contributions to St. Therese's Church, Shavertown.

Published by Times Leader on Dec. 3, 2012.
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In loving memory of a wonderful human being. Getting this reminder gave me a flood of emotion of how shocked I was of his passing. It also gave me a chance to reflect again on this who he was to how I enjoyed his wit, his intellect and friendship. He truly was an amazing person. He and Bill together could make me laugh and learned so much from Stephen. I will always be grateful for what he did for me in business and what he left with me in our interactions or when we had our last steak dinner at Bobs Steakhouse in SF. I will truly miss you always. Hearts and prayers to his family and Bills.

Todd Gower

Todd Gower

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November 27, 2019

Tim Dombroski

December 10, 2012

Udaja sie z Bogiem
(Go with God)

xo Char Yurkoski

December 6, 2012

Dear Kathy,
Your Vanderlyn's Restaurant family is thinking of you during this difficult time. Steve and our Dad can trade stories about some of the wonderful meals they have had!
Sincerely,
Sue & Chef John

December 5, 2012

Dear Kathy and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great guy. I first met Steve in 1984 when he hired me at VOA. As I got to know him; I wonder why a M.I.T grad who knew the chemical equasion for burning plastic was working here. That question puzzled me as time went on. So I finally asked. He said that yes he could have made more money with his degree, but he really just wanted to help people and this was how he was doing just that. That right there was been with me since that day almost 30 years ago. He made a difference in so many lives. May God's grace,mercy, and love be with you at this time and always.

Darrell Johnson

December 5, 2012

Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Palickar

December 4, 2012

My heartfelt prayers go out to all the Bolinskii Family. May you know God's tender mercies, and may the arms of God's love wrap around each of you

Rev. Kathleen Jamhoury

December 4, 2012

Steve, May God love you and hold you in his arms, and may he bring peace to Kathy and your family.
Love,
The Shayka Family

Fran Shayka

December 4, 2012

Kathy, please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time...

Alice Vislocky

December 4, 2012

Steve you will be missed my man. You had a tender soul, quick wit and at work you made me and others laugh. I hope you have found peace on the other side-

I leave you with this old Iris Blessing:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,


May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.


May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you

Rest in Peace Steve-

Todd Gower

December 4, 2012

Cousin Stephen, I only met you and Dave once many years ago. I'm sure I've missed out on a lot but I plan to see you in Heaven where I'll have all of eternity to catch up.

My deepest sympathies to Stephen's family and friends mourning his loss.

Chrissy Jones (Bolinski)

December 3, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with Steve's family and friends.

December 3, 2012

To All The Bolinski Family and Friends, Such sad and unexpected news of the death of Stephen our nephew. Our love and condolences to all who knew him,
Uncle Angus & Aunt Joan.

December 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family. He was a wonderful, kind and caring man.

Lisa and Fred Brown

December 3, 2012

Kathy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember working with you and Steve at VOA shortly after college and you two were such a nice couple.

Karen Geroch-Windau

December 3, 2012

Kathy, So sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Gary and Carol Nicholas

Carol Nicholas

December 3, 2012

A wonderful light has gone out from our lives, but I know he is in good company now with all the Bolinski's. May God help all the family to have peace now.
Aunt Rosemary Bolinski

December 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Bedosky

December 3, 2012

Steve was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.

Cynthy Walls

December 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Steve will be missed by all.

Letha Schwertner, Janie Gonzales, Michele Douma, Marilyn Shields, Amy Montemayor and Eva Gibbs - Performant Recovery, San Angelo, Texas

December 3, 2012

Steve was so well-respected and everyone always had such kind things to say about him. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rachelle Knobloch

December 3, 2012

Jeanine,

I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Darlene Modla

December 3, 2012

May God grant peace and serenity to all of the Bolinski family.

December 3, 2012

Dearest Jeanine, David, Jim, and Judy: Our heartfelt and deepest sorrows to you in this difficult time. I worked with Steve for a short time during his tenure with Veritas - he was a very intelligent and charismatic individual. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.

Julia and David Sinnott

December 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Evans Family / Red Rooster Restaurant

December 3, 2012

Steve and I went through Leadership Wilkes-Barre together - he was a good man. My deepest sympathy to his family and especially his brother in law Bill. May his memory be eternal.

Steve Yokimishyn

December 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Beline & Family

December 3, 2012

Dave,Jeanine and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marlene Roskowski

December 3, 2012

Stephen, my brother, I will miss you ever day of my life .......... I love you now and forever. Sleep well!!

David J. Bolinski

December 3, 2012

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