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John Thomas Bula
Age 75, of North Canton, Ohio, loving husband of Dolores (Bartone) Bula for 53 years,
passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, June 10, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Erie, Pa., on Oct. 25, 1934. He was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and Gannon College with BS and MA degrees in Engineering. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC. Previous to retirement, employment was at Ohio Rubber Co. and Martin Wheel Co. John enjoyed being with family and friends, and helping others who were less fortunate than him. He was always strong and strong hearted and had a heart of gold and compassion for everyone he met. He always greeted family and friends with a warm smile and strong handshake or hug, showing his passion for life. Also a great enjoyment for him was his love of gardening and sports, in particular golf and racquetball.
John was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church of North Canton; and also previously St. George Church in Erie.
Besides is loving wife, Dolores, John is survived by a son, John Mark Bula of Tampa, Fla.; daughters, Joy and her husband, Joe Wilczewski of Columbia, S.C., Judy and her husband, Tim Geary of New Hartford, N.Y., Jacquelyn and her husband, David Allen of Pueblo, Colo.; also eight grandsons and two granddaughters; plus many dear nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mary and Lawrence, he was preceded in death by brothers, Joe and Larry; sisters, Mary Kowalski and Theresa McMahon.
The family would like to thank all for the condolences, kind words, thoughts, prayers and kind deeds that family and friends gave in support of what the family was going through this past year. The family would also like to thank the caring, devoted and compassion demonstrated by the doctor's, nurses and health care professionals who took such good care of him.
Relatives and friends may call the EDWARD J. GARR FUNERAL HOME, 459 East 12th St., Erie, Pa. 16503, from 9 a.m. prior to the services and are invited to attend a Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010.
Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Edward J. Garr
Funeral Home,
814-452-4079

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Published by The Repository on Jun. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bula

10 Entries

JOHN TINTI

June 24, 2010

DEAR DOLORES AND FAMILY, FIRST I WANT TO SAY HOW SORRY I WAS TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL HUSBAND. I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH JOHN AND ALSO PLAYING MANY YEARS OF GOLF WITH HIM AT THE DICK DILLS GOLF COURSE. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ALL THAT KNEW HIM. MAY GOD'S BLESSING BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT. SINCERELY, JOHN TINTI

Marilyn Euliano

June 22, 2010

To Dolores and family,
We are sending our sympathy to you after hearing of John's passing. This Cancer is so ugly; but I am sure he fought a good fight; and when Our Lord saw the suffering and pain; he relieved all this by calling him Home.
Be assured he is in good hands and in no pain now. God Bless you and your family who were always great neighbors and friends.
Burt and Marilyn Euliano

Lisa Agresti

June 22, 2010

To Jackie, Mrs. Bula, and all of the Bula family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I remember growing up and being a neighborhood kid at your house. Your Dad always had a smile and a fun way of kidding around with us. He was a good neighbor and a kind person. My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Lisa (Euliano) Agresti

Tom Burchard

June 22, 2010

Dear Dolores and Family,
John gave me my first job in 1976. He was a great boss and friend. He taught me much about engineering. John enjoyed tackling the tough problems and worked tirelessly on behalf of his employees. During my three years with John I also learned he was an excellent racquetball player (ambidextrous), good basketball player and that he had a great sense of humor. We rarely made the 32 mile trip to or from work that John didn't share his infectious, boisterous laugh, which I will never forget. I have lived far away from John for many years but feel a great sense of loss at his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom Burchard and family

Sandi & Bob Heinlein

June 21, 2010

Dear Dolores & Family,
We were so very sorry to read that your dear husband and father had passed away. Cancer is so cruel - causing great pain for everyone. I could see that John lost a great deal of weight from the picture. Our hearts go out to you for such a great loss after 53 years together. We can't begin to imagine your sorrow. We were away at the time and unable to see you or your family.
Our deepest sympathy to everyone.

GOD BLESS & LOVE

Sandi & Bob Heinlein

William Toflinski

June 19, 2010

To John's Family

John and I worked together at the State Street Food Market for several years while attending Gannon college. John and I had many good laughs together. He is now at peace with God.

Mary Brooks

June 18, 2010

Dear Dolores,
I was very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Lou Brooks and family

June 18, 2010

Dear Dolores and Family,
Although we cannot be with you in Erie tomorrow, we will be with you in spirit. We will be thinking of you all day and know that the strength of having your family together will keep you strong through this difficult time. The obituary is a beautiful tribute to Johnny.

Love from Donna and Walt and the whole Dobrogosz Family.

Mark Blackburn

June 18, 2010

To the John Bula Family. Sorry to hear of your dads passing. John,I enjoyed many a summer day of MYAA Baseball with you and your father. Thank you and know your dad is in God's company today.

Mark R.Blackburn

Chris and Terry Tighe

June 18, 2010

We are very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

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