Bessie A. Bolena Spinner – New Eagle
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April 30, 2022

Bessie A. Bolena Spinner – New Eagle

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Bessie A. Bolena Spinner, 95, of New Eagle, passed away at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital on April 29, 2022. Born in Ambridge on Jan. 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Goldie Fern Bolena. After her graduation, Bessie spent most of her life as a homemaker and was Catholic by faith. On Feb. 16, 1952, she married Albert M. Spinner, who passed away Nov. 4, 1998. She is survived by a nephew, Daniel (Gina) Bolena of Evans City, Pa.; and a niece, Diane Cummings. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Roger and Nori Bolena; and a sister, Jeanette Luciano. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, in Monongahela Cemetery with Deacon Al Poroda officiating. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, is in charge of the arrangements. Donations can be made to Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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