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Source: Monroe County Beacon

Jun 14, 1936 – Nov 13, 2026 Shyrla Mae Bolen, age 90, of Sardis, OH, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026 at her home. She was born June 14, 1936 in Paden City, WV to parents Marguerite and Melbern Fluharty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Vernon E. Bolen, her sister, Mary Lou Danver, 2 brothers as infants, and a 3-year-old sister. Survivors include 3 daughters, Katrinka (Paul) Durig of Florida, Regina Farsaci of Washington, PA, and Crystle (Bob) Buchanan of Parkersburg, WV; 4 grandchildren, Austin (Lauren) Buchanan, Brandon Buchanan, Jessica Farsaci, and Ryan Farsaci; 4 great grandchildren; a niece, Candy Kinney; 2 great nieces; and one great nephew. Shyrla attended school in New Matamoras where she was a majorette during her high school years. She loved attending her high school class reunions, and has remained close to several classmates, which included one of her best friends, “Shorty” Delores Hubbard.

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