Andrew Michael Balash

Andrew Michael Balash, of Warren, died Saturday, March 11, 2006. He was 89. Andrew was born April 22, 1916, the eldest son of Andrew and Mary Balash. He married Elizabeth Holko on Aug. 24, 1940. They had two children, Mary Elizabeth Seifer, of Warren, Ohio, and Andrew James Balash, of Geneva, Ohio. He had seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his brother; John. He is mourned by his family. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Morris, Margaret Nodge, Anna Kekish and his brothers, Michael and George. Mr.Balash loved to learn and to figure out how things work. He was always willing and eager to help others in any way he could. He honored God. He was a faithful Husband, a generous father, a loyal son, brother, citizen and employee. Holy Mass and the Rite of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006. For those who wish to say a personal farewell, his body will be brought to St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church one hour prior to service. Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta Township. There will be a light lunch served in the social hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, family members suggest that those who wish may arrange to have holy Mass celebrated for his intentions or to make a contribution to their favorite charity in his memory. In your kindness, please remember Andrew in your prayers along with all the faithful departed. May he rest in the Peace of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ.Arrangements were handled by Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel.