James E. Balbach

James E. Balbach, age 61, of White Oak, died June 13, 2011. He was born in Pgh. on July 27, 1949 and is the son of the late John and Grace Griffith Balbach. He was an employee of Bay Valley Foods Inc. for over 40 years. He is survived by wife, Audrey Morris Balbach, children James of White Oak and Kristina (fiancé Jon Martin) Hazard of Fox Chapel, grandchildren Natoshia, Troy and Taylor, siblings John (Kathy) Balbach and Lawrence Balbach and Kathy (John) Myros all of North Hills, family friend John Forbes of White Oak and nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Western PA Fireman's Association and a 34 year member of the White Oak Volunteer Fire Co. #1.

Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177) on Thurs. from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Fri. at 11 am. Burial will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park.

Remembrances may be made to the White Oak Vol. Fire Co. #1, 1130 Capital Street, White Oak, 15131.