AUBURN | William “Billâ€? Bolha passed away suddenly Friday Nov. 16, 2012. Bill was born on May 27, 1947 in Johnstown, Pa. He was the only son of Phillip and Agnes Bolha. He graduated from Garfield High in Johnstown in 1965. He then went to a technical school in Pittsburgh, Pa. He married Linda Impson on May 9, 1970. They moved to Rochester, and Bill worked at General Dynamics and Genesee Hospital. In 1979, he started working at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls where he worked for 30 years. Bill went to Cayuga Community College for 14 years â€" taking one class at a time to earn his Associate's degree. He was very proud when he graduated in 1999. Bill was in the Jaycees in Rochester and helped with many community projects. While in Auburn, he volunteered at Matthew House, helped with Red Cross blood drives, and has been involved with the Calvary Food Pantry finding ways to bring in food for others. He loved to play Santa anytime he could. Bill loved to camp and fish in his younger days. He often talked of fishing at Tully Lake with his son Matt. His family was with him and grateful to be able to say good-bye before Bill went to heaven. Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda; his son, Matthew Bolha; daughter-in-law, Angela and granddaughter, Mikayla; his daughter, Jennie Bolha; twin grandsons, Emerson and Caleb; and granddaughter, Skyler. Family and friends are invited to call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at Langham Funeral Home, LLC, 75 E. Genesee St., Auburn. There will be a celebration of Bill's life at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 25 Seminary Ave., Auburn. In lieu of flowers, Bill would encourage you to donate to Calvary Food Pantry or St. Luke's Church. Bill will be greatly missed but he now has a new body and is in peace with his Lord and Savior.
