Obituaries
January 9, 2020

Edward Balog – Perryopolis

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Edward Balog
Perryopolis
Edward Balog, 85 of Perryopolis, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Born June 14, 1934 in Monessen, he was the son of the late Michael and Veronica Potzner Balog. A resident of Perryopolis, Mr. Balog was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, and was retired from Linden Hall, where he worked in the maintenance department and previously worked as a union carpenter. Ed was a member of the Perryopolis Sokols Club, Perryopolis Sons of Italy and the Star Junction Fish & Game Club. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed all sports. He is survived by his two daughters, Nancy Jo Balog of Perryopolis and Veronica Morgan of Perryopolis; two grandchildren, Caitlyn Morgan, Aaron Morgan and wife Jessica; two great-grandchildren, Harper Morgan and Quinn Morgan; a sister-in-law, Gloria Balog; a niece, Barbara Holzworth and husband Frank; nephews, John Balog, Anthony Casey, Bob Casey and Michael Casey; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Casey Balog (2001); brother, John Balog and an infant brother at birth. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, Pa., 724-736-2515. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan 11, at Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations with the Rev. Oleh Seremchuk of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church officiating. Interment will take place in St. Nicholas Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Edward Balog to the East Park Fishing Club in care of Tom Wasilko 480 Jeffreys Drive, Elizabeth Pa.,15037. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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