Gabriel M. "Gabe" Ballas

Gabriel "Gabe" M. Ballas age 95 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday Oct. 31, 2025 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus Nursing Home in Newton Falls. He was born on May 31, 1930 in Newton Falls, OH the son of the late Michael G. Ballas and Ethel Marie (Farrar) Ballas. Gabe had lived in Newton Falls all of his life and graduated from Newton Falls High School in the Class of 1948. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953- 1955. Gabe then married the love of his life, Evelyn J. Smith on May 9, 1953 and they enjoyed 70 years of wonderful marriage together until her death on March 4, 2023. He worked as a Maintenance Clerk at RMI Titanium in Niles for 56 years retiring in 2020. Gabe previously worked at Equitable Life Insurance for 10 years. Gabe was a faithful member of the St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church for many years. also the American Legion Post #236, and the Western Reserve Pembroke Welsh Corgie Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Evelyn, 1 sister: Gloria Uhlin, and 1 brother: Gerald Ballas.

Gabe is survived by: 2 nephews: Michael & Julie Ballas of Newton Falls, and their children: (Abbey, Jacob, and Madeline), Kelly Smith and his son (Ryan) of San Diego, CA, 1 niece: Ricia Ballas & Scott Davis and their son (Griffin) of Dayton, OH, and 1 sister-in-law: Joanne Ballas of Newton Falls.

Funeral services will be at the St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday Nov. 6, 2025 at 12:30pm with Father Zachary Coulter officiating. A Prayer Service will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls at 12:00pm. Calling hours will be at the funeral home from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Gabe will be laid to rest beside his wife Evelyn at St. Joseph Cemetery in Newton Falls. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Food Pantry at the church 131 West Quarry St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com