William Curtis Balogh – Charleroi

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William Curtis Balogh, 68, of Charleroi, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at his home. He was born in North Charleroi on March 26, 1953, son of William F. Balogh of Charleroi and the late Margaret Flint Balogh. Curt was a 1971 graduate of Charleroi High School, a member of the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi and the Charleroi Russian Club. He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Allenport. Besides his father, he is survived by his son, William Todd Balogh of Carroll Township; and his brother, Scott Balogh of Charleroi. Curt was preceded in death by his sister, Marcy Lynn Balogh. Receiving of friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES, 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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