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Joseph Paul Ballas, Jr., age 36, formerly of Edinburg, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Coral Springs, Florida.
Born March 18, 1972, in Ravenna, a son of Joseph and Dora Lynn (Bradfield) Ballas, Sr., Joey was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He graduated from Southeast High School in 1991. He was a Portage County Sheriff's Deputy for over 10 years and also volunteered on the Edinburg Fire Department for 14 years. Joe was a former member of the Kent Elks, an avid Cleveland sports fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his two black labs Sammy and Casey.
Survivors include his beloved wife of seven years, Amy (Flecksteiner) Ballas; his parents, Joseph and Dora Ballas, Sr., of Edinburg; his sister, Marlene (Jeffrey) Dutkovic of Pittsburgh; nieces, Isabelle and Olivia Dutkovic; mother and father in-law, Jeanne and Frank Flecksteiner; Amy's three brothers and their spouses; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Friends will be received Sunday, June 22, 2008, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend John-Michael Lavelle on Monday at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 409 W. Main St., Ravenna. Interment will follow at Edinburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to either: Edinburg Fire Department, 6727 Tallmadge Rd., Rootstown, Ohio 44272 or National Marrow Donor Program, 3001 Broadway St. NE, Suite 500, Minneapolis, Minn. 55413-1753. Please share your memories at www.mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ballas
Cousin Cindy Lemos
June 27, 2008
Dear Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Words don't exist to convey the loving hug I want to give you right now. I know Joe was the love of your life and he's now your Angel, watching over you. When you are ready, I have pictures from Grandma's 90th of both of you. I so enjoyed that time we spent together. Cherish his memories and stay strong. We all love you very much.
David and Janice Simyak
June 23, 2008
Joe, Dora, Marlene, Amy amd Family,
We are sorry to hear about Joey. We know what a fine young man he was and the all the good things he did. We will always keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Deepest Sympathy,
Cherie Paonessa
June 23, 2008
Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you.
Cherie Paonessa
Harry,Harriet and Shayla Rorar
June 22, 2008
We will remember all of you in our prayers. We will remember Joe for his sweet smile and gentle gestures. Our vision will be always of him holding hands with Amy , looking like a very proud husband .
Martha Reynolds
June 22, 2008
Marlene,
I was so sorry to hear the loss of your brother. I remember working with you at G.E. and you talking about him, you could tell you two were pretty close. Please know you and your entire family are in our prayers.
Frank & Linda Paluch
June 22, 2008
Joe and Dora,
I'm so sorry to hear about what happened. Joey will be in our prayers as will you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
June 21, 2008
Joe & Dora
You will always be in our prayers
Much Love Always
Dick Fran & Family
The staff of Wood-Kotright Funeral Homes, Inc.
June 21, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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