Marcia Bohley
January 5 1936 - February 3 2026
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday February 11th 2026 3-6 pm
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
There will be a Prayer Service at 5:45 pm.
Services:
Funeral Mass
Thursday February 12th 2026 at 10:00 am
Our Lady of Victory
1559 Roxbury Road
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
Friends & Family are asked to meet at the Church. A luncheon will follow the Mass; a Procession to St. Joseph Cemetery will follow the luncheon at 1 pm.
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Obituary
Marcia Willson Bohley, age 90, passed away on February 3, 2026.
Marcia was the eldest child born to Brad and Mary Kay Willson, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her infant son Greg and by her beloved husband, Pete, who passed away in 2019 after 60 years of marriage.
Marcia was a gifted writer and educator throughout her life. Graduating with her teaching degree on Friday and marrying her sweetheart on Saturday, she was ever gracious and aware of others as they came to celebrate these milestones. She knew the value of caring for people you love.
Marcia shared her love of learning, listening and storytelling which was shaped by her parents; her father, Brad, (a photographer and journalist) and mother Kay, (who died at age 26, when Marcia was 5 but lived on through stories and memories).
Marcia understood from an early age that everything is connected and part of a larger story of love. She made space in her writing and in her relationships to nurture this.
She wrote and told stories about family, faith and people who made a difference in the world, often in quiet ways. Her writing appeared in many publications and she helped nurture other writers and artists through her involvement in the National League of American Pen Women.
Marcia had a gift for hosting gatherings that brought everyone together. She loved opening her home to travelers and friends who became family. Her home was the heart of family life and she took great pride in creating traditions and cherished memories.
Marcia loved collecting stories about family ancestors and treasured the spirit and wisdom passed down through generations.
For more than 60 years Marcia and Pete were dedicated to the parish community at Our Lady of Victory. She used her wonderful talents to start the Children’s Liturgy ministry as well as Vacation Bible School at OLV.
Marcia is survived by her brother, Mike Willson, his wife Helen of Findlay, Ohio and his four adult children. Her greatest legacy lives on through her children and their families; son, Eric Bohley and wife Marianne, of California; daughter Beth Bohley Simmonds and husband Rick of Grandview, Kathy Bohley of Columbus and Stowe Silver of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Caitlin, Madeline, Maria, Kyle, Sam, Dempsey, Oona; and great-grandchildren; Augie, Edith, Malaika, Mabel,and Lucy.
Her memory is a blessing.
Donations in her memory can be made to J.O.I.N.
Condolences for Marcia Bohley
From : Anne Downing
To : Family of Marcia
Date: February 6th 2026
Praying for you all that you find some peace in your time of grief! Hold on to your loving memories of your sweet mother! May she be granted eternal rest in heaven!
From : Wendy Ungar
To : Kathy Bohley
Date: February 6th 2026
I am so sorry that you are going through this. May your mother's memory always be a blessing to you.
From : Mercy Smith
To : Kathy Bohley
Date: February 6th 2026
Lifting you and your family up in prayers through these times. Know that you are thought about.
From : Laurie Clark
To : Bohley family
Date: February 6th 2026
Holding you in my heart during this time of mourning.
From : Cathy Disher
To : Kathy Bohley
Date: February 6th 2026
Remembering your mom this morning as my prayers go out to you & your family. Holding you all close in my heart.
From : Maureen Sullivan
To : The Bohley fam
Date: February 6th 2026
I have fond memories of Marcia and the home she created for her family. It was warm and welcoming and fun! I owe so much to the prayers Marcia prayed for me over all these years and will miss her very much. May her memory comfort you during this sad time.
From : Samson King
To : Kathy Bohley
Date: February 7th 2026
My thought and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. Deeply sorry for your loss.
From : Lucie Adarquah
To : Kathy Bohley
Date: February 7th 2026
So very sorry for your loss Kathy, condolences and prayers for you and the family.
From : Linda Lenc
To : Kathy and family
Date: February 9th 2026
Kathy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. May her memory be a blessing to all. We made a donation to JOIN in her memory.
From : Pam Heil
To : Beth and family
Date: February 9th 2026
Having read your mom and grandma‘s obituary, I understand how amazing, faithful, intelligent, creative, and servant hearted you each are. I will be praying that each of you are comforted by the beautiful memories you have created as a family. I will continue to pray for her soul and for comfort for each of you. peace and love and prayers of condolences for each of you.✌🏼❤️🙏
From : Dawn Petrill
To : The Family of Marcia Bohley
Date: February 10th 2026
Marcia was such an amazing woman! I was able to get to know her through the National League of American Pen Women. She was a strong advocate of all the arts and a very gifted writer. It was wonderful to know her and we are all blessed by her good humor and playful spirit. She will be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and that she might find rest with our risen Lord in Heaven. God Bless!
From : Bonnie Geib
To : Kathy and the Bohley Family
Date: February 11th 2026
Sorry for the loss of your Mother 🥀
Hugs and Prayers for fond loving memories over the days ahead. 🫂
From : Cate and Kermit Whitfield
To : Kathy and Beth and all the wonderful Bohleys
Date: February 13th 2026
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved having your parents as neighbors for so many years. Conversations with Marcia and Pete, usually over the fence, were always delightful. Our condolences to all of you.
From : Jeff Montenaro
To : Beth
Date: February 15th 2026
Beth,
I’m sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. It sounds as if she embraced life and loved her family and all those she interacted with. May God welcome her into his loving arms.