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Sandra Loretta Bulina-Wallace

November 27, 1938 — February 9, 2022

Wadsworth, Ohio

Sandra Loretta Bulina-Wallace

Sandra Loretta Bulina-Wallace, age 83, entered the Heavenly Gates on a sunny February 9, 2022, and was welcomed by many Christian friends and family! 

She leaves behind her daughter Bonnie (Kevin) Sypolt and grandson Joe Sypolt.  Sandra also leaves behind niece Jan Marie Elliott who was like a sister to her, longtime family friend Don White who was like a son to her, and her half-brother Richard (Mary Jane) Currie.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mabel Yester, sister Jeanne Arrington, husband George “Chas” Bulina (33 years of marriage), son Richard Thompson (age 42), and husband Don Wallace (21 years of marriage). 

Born and raised in Akron, her childhood included fond memories growing up in North Hill and was a typical 1950’s lifestyle of poodle skirts and fun times!  Sandra was adopted as a newborn.  Later in life, she researched her birth parents and discovered that the father who adopted and raised her was her biological father – which explained their special closeness and bond. 

Sandra’s work career consisted of various administrative/office manager positions throughout her life which included working at Kohn Beverage, Kincaid Income Tax Service, Hanna Excavating, and Goss Memorial Church.  She was also a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Silhouettes, and later in life enjoyed her times with the ladies in the Stitch by Stitch group at Community Church of Portage Lakes.  She was a faithful giver to St. Jude Children’s Hospital for many years and crocheted numerous baby caps for Akron Children’s Hospital.  Sandra was a member of Community Church of Portage Lakes and previously a long-time member of Goss Memorial Church in Kenmore.

In her younger years, she enjoyed family events almost every weekend, playing cards with friends (especially Canasta and Rook), cake decorating, cooking, baking, crocheting, and reading.  Sandra traveled to California, Florida, Niagara Falls, Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., New York, Mackinaw Island, and cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska.  She was a longtime fan of the Indians, Cavs and Browns and even went to their training camp!  Sandra always had a love for Frank Sinatra’s music!  Later in life, she filled her time playing the piano.

She will be remembered by her name “Toots,” which her husband George lovingly called her; and also by the name “Bubba” – which is Russian (Baba) for Grandmother.  But, mostly she will be remembered by the numerous friends she had throughout her life, and the care she gave to both her husbands while they battled cancer at the end of their lives.  A heartfelt thanks to the caring staff and friends at The Inn at Coal Ridge for your patience, kind assistance and friendliness you provided her during her stay as you became her extended family.  Thank you to Crossroads Hospice for sitting with her around the clock and being there for us during her final days.

“Mom, you are now with your Christian family and loved ones.  We will mourn your passing, but have memories of you in our heart and know you are safely tucked in now.” 

Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park in Fairlawn, Ohio.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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