Audrey Mae Balbach

Audrey Mae Balbach, age 74, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born in Uniontown, PA, on April 1, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Warren, Sr. and Patricia Blair Morris.

Audrey is survived by her children, James (Michael Forbes) Balbach of White Oak, PA; and Kristina (Jon Martin) Hazard of Russellton, PA; grandchildren, Natoshia Balbach; Troy Hazard; and Taylor Hazard; great-grandchildren, Grace Balbach; Malikai Wright; Brooklyn Hazard; siblings, Elizabeth (Barry) Brown of Masontown, PA; James Morris of Lock Port, NY; George (Cheryle) Morris of Masontown, PA; Larry (the late Cindy) Morris of Masontown, PA; Donald (Ada) Morris of Masontown, PA; and Harold (Lois) Morris of Carnegie, PA; brother-in-law, Paul Guthrie of Smithfield, PA; sister-in-law, Sharon Morris of Connellsville, PA; beloved friend, Tony Turcic; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her biological parents, Audrey is preceded in death by her parents who raised her, Rev. William G. and Beatrice Hoyack Morris; husband, James E. Balbach, who died on June 13, 2011; and siblings, Warren Morris, Jr.; Darla Dedo; Paula Guthrie; and Susan Schroyer.

Family and friends are invited to gather and honor Audrey’s memory on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:45 p.m. at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).

Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Audrey’s name may be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, located at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or the White Oak Volunteer Fire Company, 1130 California Avenue, White Oak, PA 15131.

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