MARILYN BALASH
January 10, 1943 - March 28, 2025
BALASH
MARILYN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Balash, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully surrounded by close family at the age of 82 on March 28, 2025. Born on January 10, 1943, daughter of the late Lindsay and Helen (Thomas) Nevin. Marilyn lived her entire life in the city she loved.
Marilyn was the proud wife of the late Ralph J. Balash, whom she married on June 21, 1975. She is survived by her son, Joseph Balash (Lisa), daughters, Beverly Struzynski, Linda Kline (Bob), and Rhonda Balash (deceased) along with her sons David Balash (Shawne) and Ralph Balash Jr. (deceased).
Marilyn took great joy in being a grandma to Erin (Thomas) and she is grateful that she was able to see her granddaughter get married. Marilyn was also grandma or Nina to Lindsey (Dutch), Adam (Nicole), Todd (Nikki), RJ, Josh (Shannon), Jason, and Phillip.
Marilyn was a true dog lover, she leaves behind her dear Phoebe. Also her dog Danny passed away in 2016. The toughest thing about her illness is that it took away her ability to garden. She loved to get dirty in God's fertile soil and create beauty. Marilyn worked as an Executive Assistant for 30 years at a family owned Auto/Heavy Equipment Insurance Claims Adjusting company. She was a Facebook fanatic and she kept her son and daughter-in-law informed on everything family related. She had an awesome sense of humor and was an avid Steelers fan.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, April 2 from 2-4, 6-8 pm at Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 3 at 10 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church. Donations can be made to Animal Friends.
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree.
An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year.
Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
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January - May
Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
June - December
Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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