Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Minal) Bohling

Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Minal) Bohling, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Wynn Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Utica on November 24, 1929, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Welton) Minal. She attended Utica Catholic Academy and graduated in 1947. In 1948, she married Howard W. Bohling, Jr. They settled in New Hartford, and eventually moved to Sauquoit. They were united in matrimony for over 59 years until Howard’s passing on December 10, 2007. For many years, Elizabeth was involved with the family business - Bohling’s Auto Service, most notable at the corner of Court, State and Lincoln Streets in Utica. There she helped Howard with management and bookkeeping. She also found time to care for her family, take part in recreational sports - such as boating, snowmobiling, bowling, square dancing, and playing cards. Summers were spent enjoying their house on Canadarago Lake with lots of children sleeping everywhere! When there, Elizabeth supported and volunteered for the Canadarago Lake Association. She was a member of Messiah United Church-Christ for many years also. There she was a valuable member who supported fundraisers and events at the church. Elizabeth was also a passionate gardener. She was a member of Seed and Weed Garden Club in New Hartford for many years, as well as Hoe and Hope Garden Club. She competed in flower shows on the local and state levels. She won many awards for her flower arrangements and achieved the status of judge. Many friends and family members enjoyed being the recipients of her creations for special events in their lives. Elizabeth is survived by four children and their families. Charles and Linda (Rizzo), of Wisconsin, Frances Susan (Gottlieb) and Neil (Wolk) of New York and New Jersey, June and (Alan) Goldman of New York and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Larry (Lawrence) and Ann (Zongrone) of Richfield Springs, NY. Cherished and adored grandchildren, Amy (Mike) Stolowski, Michael (Jessa Meier) Bohling, Dana (Meir) Gottlieb-Gabay, Tanya Goldman (John) Munshour, Zachary (Amanda) Goldman, Justin (Jayna) Bohling, and Abbie Bohling. Her five great-grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Esther and Jacob Gottlieb-Gabay, and Niko, Lino, and Margot Bohling. Elizabeth was predeceased by her sisters, Shirley Bryan, and Margaret Simpson. In her later years, Elizabeth enjoyed going to the Parkway Senior Center where she made many friends and played bridge in the afternoons. The family would like to thank her caretakers, Jennifer and Howard Lince, for their dedication and service to Elizabeth over the years. The family would like to extend their gratitude for the compassion and care Elizabeth received while at Wynn Hospital. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours from 2:00-4:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 4:00 pm for Elizabeth on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc, 932 South St., Utica. For those unable to attend you may be present virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85068202011. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Elizabeth Bohling Horticulture Award at SUNY Morrisville, by going to www.morrisville.edu/give, or by check to The Morrisville College Foundation, P.O. Box 901, Morrisville, NY 13408; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. This tribute to Elizabeth’s life was lovingly written by her family.

Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Minal) Bohling

November 24, 1929 - March 7, 2025