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Michael Balash Obituary
Born in Czechoslovakia, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Danko) Balash.
Michael was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and formerly St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Tresckow.
Prior to retiring, he was employed as a welder for Foster Wheeler Corp., Mountain Top.
Michael was a master welder and fabricator and he was also very handy. He enjoyed woodworking and creating jewelry boxes. He loved to spend time with his best friends, Vincent Shickora and Francis Singley.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 62 years, Dorothy (Petuch) Balash, in 2012; and daughter, Barbara Yuhas, in 2019.
Surviving, are his sons, James Balash, Tresckow; and Gary Balash and wife, Gina, Blandon; grandchildren, Colin Balash, Blandon; and Eric Balash, Vienna, Va.; and nieces and nephews.
Private Services will be held in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tresckow.
Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be entered, and information is available, at www.damianofhinc.com.
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Deborah Balash
November 30, 2020
We were at the WB VA one day at pharmacy and my husband (Michael J. Balash) was asked birthdate as there was another same name. I remembered and thought it might be him. I spoke with Mr. Balash years ago as I worked with Rita Palko at the time who told me she knew him. He was very gracious over the phone and we laughed that there was no relation though spelling same. I often thought about him over the years and stumbled upon his obituary just now. We are so very sorry to read that he has passed away and send our sincere sympathy, although these many months later, to his family. I wish we had met him as I'm sure he was a wonderful father, husband and good friend to many. Our sincere condolences. From the Balash family of Dallas, Pa.
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Gary Balash
April 16, 2020
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