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Donald Gene Balala

July 15, 2024

Donald Gene Balala

Donald Gene Balala, age 75, of Beach City, OH passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Akron Summa Health Hospital.

He was born October 18, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Charles Balala and Arlene (Songer) Balala-Crow. He was a dedicated member of the VFW, a veteran, and loved to fish and was a friend to many.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Judy Balala; daughter, Stephanie Balala of Massillon; stepdaughter, Lucinda Fester of Monroeville; his brother, Roger Balala of Navarre; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

At Donald’s request cremation will take place and private interment will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH.

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Donald Gene Balala

Donald Gene Balala, age 75, of Beach City, OH passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Akron Summa Health Hospital.

He was born October 18, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Charles Balala and Arlene (Songer) Balala-Crow. He was a dedicated member of the VFW, a veteran, and loved to fish and was a friend to many.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Judy Balala; daughter, Stephanie Balala of Massillon; stepdaughter, Lucinda Fester of Monroeville; his brother, Roger Balala of Navarre; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

At Donald’s request cremation will take place and private interment will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH.

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Dottie Hazel

Massillon, OH, United dtates
August 05, 2024

Donnie was a longtime friend of our family for 70 years. God rest your soul

Becky Byler

Navarre, OH
July 26, 2024

I have known you since 1969 when you was my setup man at central states can, love you and going to miss you

Pam and Darren Williams

Brewster, OH
July 20, 2024

I enjoyed all our talks and laughter at the VFW. You will be missed Don. We had some good conversations

Michele and Rick Radtke

Silver Springs, FL, US
July 17, 2024

So very sorry Roger and Matt. Donnie will be missed. Really a good guy

Alisha shilling

Massillon
July 17, 2024

Going to sure miss you Donnie,and the Sunday evenings hanging in your garage with friends,rest in peace my friend, VFW will never be the same without you.

Roger Beazel

Navarre, OH
July 17, 2024

Rest in peace my friend

Garry Byler

Navarre, OH, United States
July 17, 2024

Miss you buddy. Loved your sense of humor. Such a great guy

Michele and Rick Radtke

Silver Springs, FL, US
July 17, 2024

So very sorry to hear this. I have known Donnie since grade school. He was always so much fun.

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