Barbara Jean Ballato
August 21, 1934 ~ September 25, 2011
Barbara Jean Ballato, 77, of Weirton, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Trinity Health System Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Born August 21, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Vivian Clear Glasure.
Barbara was also preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Glasure, Jr.; sisters, Linnie May Biondillo, Donna Lowther, and Josephine Richards; and a grandson, Justin Ballato.
Barbara was a homemaker and a former waitress at the Knights of Columbus in Weirton. She was a member of Saint. Paul Roman Catholic Church, the Fun Seekers, the W.A.B.C., and various card clubs. She enjoyed bowling, cooking and crocheting, but most of all, she loved spending time and caring for her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Frank E. Ballato, Sr.; three sons, Frank E. Ballato, Jr. (Sandra), Jeffrey Ballato, Sr., and Danny Ballato, all of Weirton; brother, Donald Glasure of Weirton; sisters, Myrtle Szuch of Weirton, and Geraldine Di Ciccio of Follansbee; four grandchildren, Angela Allenspach, Frank Ballato, III, Jeffrey, Ballato, Jr. and Danielle Ballato; and two great grandchildren, Brayden Michael Ballato and Tyler Edward Allenspach.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
The Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate.
Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street Weirton, WV 26062
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Dear Uncle Frank and sons, Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences. We regret that we are not able to be there with you, but be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy and Barbara
MR BALLATO, FRANK,JEFF,AND DANNY I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOU WIFE AND MOTHER,SHE WAS A SWEET LADY.I AM SADDEN TO KNOW THAT ANOTHER ONE IS GONE FROM US,FROM WHERE WE GREW UP.MY PRAYER WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MARCY MCLAUGHLIN SPEER
MR BALLATO, FRANK,JEFF,AND DANNY I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOU WIFE AND MOTHER,SHE WAS A SWEET LADY.I AM SADDEN TO KNOW THAT ANOTHER ONE IS GONE FROM US,FROM WHERE WE GREW UP.MY PRAYER WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MARCY MCLAUGHLIN SPEER
Frankie, Words can’t express my sorrow for your loss. Barb was always so kind and generous to my children and me when we lived across the street from the two of you. She was a good woman and I know she wil be missed very much by you and your children. Take care of yourself and perhaps some day soon I’ll grab a piroti and stop by for a little while. Vince Oliver
So many memories of Aunt Barbara. She was loving and caring. My fondest memory is the Christmas with no electricity in her basement,we all had such a good time, lots of laughs! I will miss you Aunt Barbara, but I know you are in God’s Hands now… My thoughts and prayers are with you all; Uncle Frank, Jeff, Danny and Frankie and your families. Love you all very much.
Uncle Frank (& Frank, Jeff, and Danny), I’m so sorry about Aunt Barbara. She’s always been such a sweet person. I guess she, Mom, and Aunt Butch will be playing dice together again in heaven! Love, Lisa (Babinchak) Stickley
Uncle Frank, Frank, Jeff & Danny, I love and miss all of you very much. I wish I could be there to hug each of you to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I dearly love Aunt Barbara and she will always be in my heart as will all of you. Love to you and your families, Cindy
Uncle Frank, Frank, Jeff & Danny, I love and miss all of you very much. I wish I could be there to hug each of you to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I dearly love Aunt Barbara and she will always be in my heart as will all of you. Love to you and your families, Cindy & family
To my Terrace Heights Family We have lost another wonderful mom from our “old” neighborhood where so many of us grew up. Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and one who always watched over the kids on Terrace Heights. She trusted me to baby sit her babies and was always giving us kids confidence in whatever we tried to do. Was so sad when I saw she passed away. She is up there with all the other moms who have passed before her. She will watch over her family in the hereafter as she did on earth. You are all loved by me and so many others. God Bless you Frank and of course my Terrace Heights boys. Peggy Barnabei Kula
To All of Barb’s Family, I’m sending my condolences and prayers. I bowled with Barb for many years in Steubenville and always thought of her as a dear friend, she was a very special person. I know she is at peace now and not suffering and watching over all of us.
Dear Frank, Frankie, Jeff & Danny I am sorry to hear of Aunt Barbs passing, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you, I have so many great memories of growing up on Terrace Heights in Weirton, I think of our adventures on “TH” often
MR.BALLATO AND FAMILY, WE ARE SENDING ARE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.
MR.BALLATO,FRANK,JEFF,DANNY,WE ARE SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.
Jeff, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, thought and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy
To the Ballato Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take pride in knowing that Barb was a wonderful person. When I think of her, I can only remember that great big smile… We will all be together soon.
Frank…Frankie, Jeff and Danny: I don’t get the paper & just got into the website; I’m so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was always so nice to me. This is not an enjoyable journey – we have to learn to adjust. At least Barb’s at peace & I bet she’s having fun w/the rest of those neighbor-ladies! I will keep your family in my prayers. Again, I’m so sorry.
to the ballato family,i am so sorry for your loss,no one left on terrace hgts.my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.robin messer/james messer
Grandma i miss you so much… Thank you everyone for ur Condolences.. keep resting peacefully my angel