Michael J. Bolevich 1948-2026

Michael was born Aug. 29, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of Alexander and Rosemary Korda Bolevich.

Michael began a life of service, first as a Boy Scout, then as an Eagle Scout, earning his merit badge.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in the 3rd Marines, 3rd Division and earned a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal after an injury that was detailed in “Ripley’s Raiders’ Vietnam Chronicles.”

After the service, Michael attended New Castle School of Trades to become a welder. He worked for LTV, Dearing and American Paper and eventually continued his service at the United States Postal Service. He was a mail handler and served as president of Local 304. He retired after 26 years.

Michael was well known for his passion for hot rods and fishing. His latest project was a lifelong dream of restoring a 1940 Ford coupe, which he gladly showed off at the Lowellville and Quaker car shows, where he met up with many lifelong hot rod friends and new friends. It was his happy place, unless he was out fishing with his best bud, Cliff Daley.

Michael was the proud father of a son, Michael (Kim), born in 1969. In 1991, he married his wife, Theresa, and proudly took his place to four stepchildren whom he claimed as his own, Matthew (Christina) Bees, Christina (Mark) Gorney, Katie (John) Solvesky Sontich and Bradley (Missy) Bees. He also leaves behind two sisters, Mary Katherine (Mike) Gatrell and Melanie Bolevich; sister-in-law, Loretta Faustino; brother-in-law, Stephen (Kim) Horne; 13 grandchildren, Brooke, Brittany, Michael, Kaylie and Kortnie Bolevich, Audrey and Christopher Solvesky, Fenton and Hudson Gorney, Dominic and Viviana Bees, and Olivia and Isabella Bees; and a great-granddaughter.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Dylan Solvesky; a brother, Alex; and two sisters, Linda and Barbara Bolevich.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a 12:30 p.m. funeral service, Friday, June 12, 2026, at Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

Michael will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, where his dedicated service to our country will be further honored with full military honors provided by the great men of VFW Post 9571 of Ellsworth.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful doctors and nurses at Mercy Health and UH Seidman Cancer Center for the kindness and compassion shown to Michael.

Also, a special thank you to Dr. John Sontich, Katie Solvesky, Christina and Mark Gorney for endless hours spent caring for Michael and his wife.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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