Boyce

Olive B. Boyce, 93, of Mars, formerly of Valencia, passed away on Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024, at AHN Wexford Hospital.

Born in Gibsonia on Dec. 28, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Dora Jahnig Bartello.

She was a 1948 graduate of Mars High School and graduated with a degree in education from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

A homemaker, Olive was a member of Valencia Presbyterian Church, where for many years she taught Vacation Bible School, Sunday school classes and sang in the choir.

Olive enjoyed bowling, reading, bird-watching, playing the piano and singing.

Surviving are her husband of 69 years, James C. Boyce, whom she married on July 2, 1955; two sons, Mark Boyce (Kim) of Butler and Russell Boyce of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a daughter, Pam Molinaro (Ray) of Valencia; her grandchildren, Erin, Michael, Heidi and Holly; and her great-grandchildren, Adah and Jionni.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Twila Bakken; and her brothers, James and Ben Bartell.

BOYCE — Services for Olive B. Boyce, who died Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, were private.

Burial was in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless Township.

Memorials may be made to the Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, PA 16059.

Arrangements were under the direction of MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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