Obituary of Dana C. Bohall

Dana C. Bohall, 54, of 389 Camp St, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Saturday (July 18, 2009) in the Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing facility after a 10 year long hard, courageously fought battle with a brain tumor. During his illness, he always maintained a positive outlook. He never gave up his difficult fight to overcome all the obstacles to get his life back. He was born November 4, 1954 in Jamestown the son of James and Lucinda (Emma) Near Bohall. Dana served in the New York State Army National Guard for six years and was a dedicated employee for the former Flickinger's/Scrivner/Sysco Foods for 30 years until he was no longer able to work due to his illness, which was very difficult for him to accept. His family was the most important thing in his life. There wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for them. He and his wife of 33 years had a very "special" relationship. He was a wonderful father and a "super grandpa" to Taylor and Ethan. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him and loved him so much. He was a member of the Viking Lodge #65 and enjoyed many years of camping at the Viking Lake Park. He was also a member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, Herman Kent Post 777 American Legion, and the War Vets Recreation Club. Dana enjoyed bowling, horse shoes, golfing, and hunting. He was an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and New Yotk Yankees. Surviving are his mother, Lucinda (Emma) Bohall, of Jamestown; his wife Barbara A. Triscari Bohall whom he married August 2, 1975; three children, Roderick (Johanna) Bohall of Disputanta, VA; Mark Bohall of Akron, OH; Stephanie (Jay) Ward of Akron, OH; two grandchildren, Taylor and Ethan Ward of Akron, OH; two sisters, Marcia Langworthy of Columbus, OH; Madeline (Ted) Byczek of Jamestown; three brothers, Robert (Laura) Bohall of Westfield; John (Ginny) Bohall of Dewittville; Randall Bohall of Jamestown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Melvin Merritt. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday July 20 in the Lind Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. The Rev. Raymond L. McGinnis will officiate. A private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Suite B-400, 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582, (412) 647-7744.