Dr. Bence David Boelcskevy

Dr. Bence David Boelcskevy, longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Bence was born in Gyongyos, Hungary to Soja (Jovanovich) Boelcskevy and Lazlo Boelcskevy on October 1, 1944. His family fled Hungary and at the end of WWII were displaced persons in Bregenz, Austria. He came to the U.S. in 1950 with his mother, his grandmother, and his four brothers, Andras, Balint, Gaspar and Lorinc, and for many years lived in Wheeling, West Virginia. He went to Warwood High School and graduated in 1962.

Dr. Boelcskevy held advanced degrees from The Ohio State University in Physiology. His eleven years in academia included teaching and research assignments at The Ohio State University followed by appointments as Assistant Professor-Physiology, Assistant Dean – Clinical Training Programs, Executive Assistant to President, and Executive Director – Foundation, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Bence spent over 30 years in Research & Development, both in Clinical Operations and Manufacturing Operations in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at Abbott Laboratories (Ross Division), Adria Laboratories, Pharmacia, Inc., Pharmacia & Upjohn, Boehringer-Ingelheim (Roxane Laboratories), Battelle Pharma, and KV Pharmaceutical Company. Most recently, Bence at Covidien served as Vice-president Global Project Management and Head, Pharmaceutical R&D, where he rationalized the development portfolio and gained approval for a $38 million R&D Center to fast track projects. His cross-functional team approach resulted in multiple Brand and Generic product approvals. His broad industry experience brought a unique perspective to managing the complex development and approval process, and he had a track record of driving high performance development teams that resulted in successful NDA and ANDA projects in R&D, Tech Transfer, Manufacturing, and Product Launch. Defining and working with emerging technologies that better address needs in the Oncology arena, especially those with potential to manage various facets of this multi-faceted disease remained a particular interest.

Bence enjoyed many hobbies over the years. He was passionate about the BMW Car Club of America, Inc. and served as President from 1978 to 1981, and again from 1985 to 1987. Under his leadership, the BMW CCA evolved from a loose coalition of affiliated clubs into a more unified national organization. He started the magazine of the BMW CCA called Roundel in the 80’s and wrote numerous articles. His first BMW was purchased in the mid-1970’s and Bence owned several BMWs over the years. Bence loved music and would attend the annual AXPONA – Audio Expo North America in Chicago each year. German Shepherds were also an important part of Bence’s family for many years.

He loved his family and many friends and colleagues. He enhanced the lives of all who knew him and he will truly be missed by so many.

In 1968, Bence married Susan Metcalf Boelcskevy who predeceased him on March 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his brothers Balint, Andras, and Gaspar. He is survived by his former wife Eileen Mehl (married 2013; divorced 2025), his brother Lorinc (and wife Suzy), and niece Sonia; sister-in-law Mary Anne (wife of Andras) and their children Anna and Stephen; sister-in-law Sharon (wife of Gaspar) and their children Kristina and Alexander (and wife Alexandra).

His wishes were to be cremated and have friends and family gather at a memorial; the Celebration of Life for Bence will be at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made in his honor to:

• the Ohio State University (giveto.osu.edu), Cancer Research Center Fund #303343 which provides funds for cancer research.

or

• CHA Animal Shelter (CHAanimalshelter.org), a nonprofit animal shelter