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VIRGINIA BALASH Obituary
84, of Brentwood, on Mon., Dec. 31, 2012. Beloved mother of Beverly Struzynski, David (Shawne) Balash, Linda ( Bob Lakits) Kline, Joseph (Lisa) Balash, and the late Rhonda (Bill Powell) and Ralph Balash; cherished grandmother of Lindsay (Josh) Diehl, Adam (Nicole) Struzynski, Todd Struzynski, R.J. Balsah, Josh Kline, Jason Balash, and Erin Balash; three great- grandchildren; also survived by nieces, nephews; and her two cats, Tigger and Tinkerbell. Friends received at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, 412-881-2300, on Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Fri. at 9:15 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. To sign the online guestbook, please visit:
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Cousin Gary
January 27, 2013
Bev, Dave, Linda
I am so sorry about aunt Ginny's passing. God's
beautiful world will endure despite the sadness,
may you find comfort in that fact. May you find
warmth in the many happy memories that your
Mom brought to this world. Time will heal this
wound and with it's passage bring an acceptance.
Keep her memories alive and she will be forever
young in our hearts. I wish you well.
January 10, 2013
Dear Beverly, I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Just found out with Joe so I wasn't at viewing or funeral like I would have liked. I hope you find peace in knowing what a great daughter you were to your mother--so glad I ran into you and your Mom while you were on "mommy duty".
Rena (Draper) Seideneck, Lawrence, PA
Joe Draper
January 7, 2013
Beverly Dave and Linda. Im very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. I just found out this evening 1/7 at 6:45 from Timmy Larson. She was a wonderful person who put up with alot from Ralph and I back in the late sixties and early seventies. Lol. May she rest in peace with Rhonda and Ralph.
John McNulty
January 5, 2013
I am so sorry that I did not get this news until today (Saturday 1/5). I would have wanted to attend both the viewing and the funeral. Ginny was a great lady and a friend to all. I miss not seing the cousins more often. John
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January 5, 2013
Dave B.
Sorry to read about your mom. Hope all's well.
Razz
January 5, 2013
Dear Lisa, Joe and Erin ,
Deepest sympathy to your family . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dori , Chuck and Becky Shook
Karen Jenkins
January 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of dear Aunt Ginny. She was so talented with her handwork and no one could bake cookies like her! My love to all my Pittsburgh cousins.
Karen
TIM LARSON
January 3, 2013
LOST A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND A GOOD FRIEND.PERFECT NEIGHBORHOOD TO GROW UP IN WHEN WE WERE KIDS WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOUR MOM.THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS MOVING UPSTAIRS NOW WITH YOUR MOM MY MOM MRS BRILL AND BOBBY RHONDA RALPH.THERE PROBABLY SITTING UPSTAIRS NOW GABBING AWAY WHILE DRINKING COFFFEE AND SMOKING CIGARETTES .SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. TIM LARSON.
Audrey Szot
January 3, 2013
Dear Linda & Josh, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom & Grandma. I crossed Josh with his Grandma on Brownsville Road to wait for the St. Sylvesters School bus years back when I was a School Crossing Guard. She was always so appreciative, pleasant and friendly. I can still see her smiling face. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy as well as to the rest of the family. She is now at peace and smiling down at all of you. Cherish all of the memories you have shared with her. It will help sustain you in this time of sorrow.
bonnieand joe dietz
January 3, 2013
Joe,lisa so sorry to hear of your loss.your mom was a great person and after all the years she never forgot who we were ahe was always anxious to show us erins new pictures in the middle of giant eagle ( how proud she was) . God bless you and the rest of your family in this time of need.
January 2, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Ginny's family. Cousin Martha Conway Kress
Mark & Diane Justice
January 2, 2013
Dear,Beverly,Dave,Linda,Sorry to hear of your loss.Your mum was the best.
Jason and Amy Monjes
January 2, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about Aunt Ginny. My condolences to all who loved her dearly as will be greatly missed.
Ag & Mike McDonough
January 2, 2013
Dear Bev & Family,
Our deepest sympathies in the passing of your Mom.
May the memories you keep in your heart, ease the pain you are feeling.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this trying time.
Love,
Aggie & Mike McDonough
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