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Phyllis Balberchak Obituary
EXETER — Phyllis M. (Brushkoski) Balberchak, 87, a resident of Exeter, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2023, after a brief stay at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Home.
Phyllis was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Brushkoski. She is survived by her sisters, Arline Barski and Carol and her husband, Art Rehn.
Phyllis was the loving and devoted wife of the late Daniel J. Balberchak Sr. and the beloved mother of fourteen children; Linda and her husband Justin McKenna, Daniel J. Balberchak, Jr. and his wife Donna, Christine Balberchak, Diane Brace, Phyllis and her husband Joseph August, Mary Balberchak and her partner Andy, David Balberchak and his wife Debra, Karen Balberchak, Mark Balberchak and his wife Cynthia, John Balberchak and his wife Mary, Stephen Balberchak and his wife Gail, Lucas Balberchak and his wife Beth, Matthew Balberchak, the late Laura LeSoine. Phyllis is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.
Phyllis graduated from Nanticoke High School. In addition to being a homemaker, she also ran a small bakery from home, and later had a full career with the PA State Disability Office. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort.
The Funeral on Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc., Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort with the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, Schooley Ave and Sturmer St., Exeter.
For more information or to send the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Balberchak
Betty Lee Frusciante and Dorothy Jones
February 17, 2023
To the Balberchak Family..we are so sorry for your great loss and our friend. We had many good and bad memories with most of you. Our love, thoughts are with you all at this sad time!
Cheryl (Hanko) Webber
February 17, 2023
Dear Diane and Christine and families,
We are very sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Fred & Cheryl Webber
Dale
February 16, 2023
Cioci Phyllis always had a smile on her face and love radiating from her soul. Dear cousins and family, I wanted to express my condolences, and wish you all love and peace from TN.
Joan schiffhauer
February 16, 2023
Dear Christine, Diane, Phyllis and family. I wanted to express my condolences to you at the loss of your amazing Mom. When I first meet you , I was in awe of the fact that you had such a large family, but once I met your Mom and Dad, I amazed as how much love and joy filled your home on Shoemaker Street. Your Mom definitely had so much love for each and everyone of her children. The memories of those special moments shared will sustain you in the years to come. May God Bless you at this time
Mrs. Jo-Ann Harkleroad
February 16, 2023
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to Mary and siblings. I share your loss of my beloved friend of 75+ years. Phyllis was a devoted mother, wife, and friend; a remarkavle organizser, maintaining a household of 16, yet still able to work outside the home, too. We will all miss her sweet smile and caring ways. Below is a picture of us leaving for our 65th H.S. reunion in 2018
Beverly Morse
February 15, 2023
My heart is with all of you during this time of mourning. Grieving can be hard, but wonderful memories help us to cope. I will be with you, Friday, in spirit if not body.
Jean Crossman
February 14, 2023
Dear Balberchak Family, Cioci Phyllis was one of my favorite people. I loved her strength of character and her love of all of us. My condolences at the loss of your dear Mom.
Jeannie
LINDA MCKENNA
February 14, 2023
We will always love you. You were the BEST mom anyone could ask for. Love always and forever.
Linda and Justin.
terry kulakowski
February 14, 2023
so very sorry for your loss. Your moms parents lived accross the street from me in Nanticoke. Mrs Brush I sat for some of your siblings after flood RIP
Beth Balberchak
February 14, 2023
I'm so sorry that I can't be there to celebrate Mom/Babci. She was a great lady whom I admired very much.
Catherine & Peter Abberton
February 14, 2023
Dear Chris and Family
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your mother. We have fond memories of our visits with her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love from Catherine & Peter
Ellen
February 14, 2023
Prayers of Strength, Peace and Comfort for all the family.
With much sadness and love.
Ann Wielgopolski
February 13, 2023
Christine
So sorry to see of your Mom's passing. May she rest in peace.
Christine Balberchak
February 13, 2023
My mother raised me to be strong, to give and get respect, to have my heart and wits about me. Whenever I needed somebody to look up to, I didn't have to look far. My mother was my role model and the mother who is perfect for me. She will always remain close to my heart. I will miss her dearly. She is with Dad and Laura now and with Babci and Grandpop. I always say this when a loved one dies, "I wish there was a phone line to Heaven so we could keep in touch", but I know someday soon we will all be together again. Love you Mom! Christine Balberchak
Mark Balberchak
February 12, 2023
When I went to see my Mom at her home, I always liked to say, " Hello Mother dear."
I will miss that.
Rest in peace, Mom. We will see you again someday.
Say hello to Dad and Laura for us.
Love you Mom and miss you so.
LIZ
February 12, 2023
She was a wonderful, generous soul. A true Christian, generous, welcoming and a great conversationalist! She will be missed.
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