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Fred N. Balson

1952 - 2025

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Stephen P. Dolence Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1519 Renton Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fred Balson Obituary

Fred Nicholas Balson, 73, of Plum Borough, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Canterbury Place. He was born Feb. 2, 1952, in Wilkinsburg, son of the late Nick and Matilda (Potochnik) Balson. He was a lifelong resident of Plum Borough and a technician. Fred served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the local VFW and American Legion. Survivors include his brother, James (Jenifer) Balson of Jeannette; sister, Janet M. Hill of Plum Borough; brothers, Nick (Maria) Balson of Plum Borough and Jack (Pamala) Balson of Phoenix, AZ; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Gary Hill. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Canterbury Place Family Hospice. Arrangements by STEPHEN P. DOLENCE JR. FUNERAL HOME INC.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Sharon McKnight

Yesterday

We sure had a ball when we were younger Freddie. Glad we talked on FB for so long beforehand...prayers my friend.

Sue Z

September 16, 2025

RIP Freddy. My condolences to the Balson family.

Mary Narefski Schwartz

September 16, 2025

My thoughts are with the Balson family at this difficult time

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