John Thomas Bula

John Thomas Bula, 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 October 25, 1934. He was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and Gannon College with B.S and M.A degrees in Engineering. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force at Andrews AFB in Washington D.C. Previous to his 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 his 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 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 the thank the caring, devoted and compassion demonstrated by the doctors, nurses, and health care professionals who took such good care of him.

Relatives and friends may call at the Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, 459 East 12th Street, 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.

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