Josephine N. Bojalad, age 74 of West Weber Ave in DuBois, PA died May 9, 2011 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.
She was born on October 12, 1936 in Pike Township, Clearfield County, PA. She was the daughter of the late John & Agnes (Berkey) Newell.
She graduated from Huston Township High School in 1954.
She was a member of the Hickory Methodist Church.
She retired from Brockway Glass after 32 years of service.
She loved family reunions, grandchildren, flowers and crossword puzzles.
She was the mother of four sons: Paul E. Bojalad of DuBois, PA, George A. Bojalad of Lockport, NY, Mike C. Bojalad of St. Marys, PA and Ron L. Bojalad and his wife, Teri of Orlando, FL, 2 brothers, Harwood Newell of DuBois, PA and David Newell and his wife, Crissie of Ft. Mills, SC, 3 sisters, Mary Maholtz of Penfield, PA, Mrs. Richard (Emilie) Igou of Altoona, PA and Mrs. Clarence (Jessie) Maholtz of Penfield, PA, 9 grandchildren (Erica, Nick, David, Tom, Alec Ian, Matthew, Lindsay and Lauren Bojalad) and 2 great grandchildren (Elijah Bojalad and Kavian Wilson) and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John E. Newell, Jr.
Friends will be received on May 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Goble Baronick Funeral Home in DuBois.
A private funeral service will be held on May 13 from the Goble Baronick Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorials may be placed with the DuBois Youth Girls’ Softball League, c/o Greg Rishell, 820 West Washington Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.