Elizabeth L. (Betty Lou) Balint
Betty Lou passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on February 16, 1939 to John and Elizabeth (Listiak) Kish in Youngstown, Ohio. Betty Lou graduated from Chaney High School and Youngstown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught for several years at Washington Elementary School in Youngstown. Betty Lou was also a Sunday School pianist and church organist at John Hus (later St. John) Lutheran Church in Youngstown.
Betty Lou married Rev. Edward P. Balint on October 17, 1962. He survives. She is also survived by her loving children David (Marilyn) Balint, Peter Balint, Kristen (Scott) Halpin all of Wooster and Edward (Traci) Balint of Akron. Betty Lou adored her grandchildren Lauren Balint, Bradac Halpin, Elissa Halpin and Paige Balint. She is also survived by a brother Jack Kish of Austintown and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
While raising their family Ed and Betty Lou made Wooster, Ohio their home in 1970. Betty Lou assisted her husband in the ministry as a Sunday School teacher, pianist and small group leader. She was a former member of East Union Lutheran Church.
Betty Lou enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and could usually be found in her kitchen cooking and baking a delicious meal for her family. Betty Lou will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lived Christ’s love.
Private family services will be held.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Dave and Marilyn, Linda and I want to send our condolences for the loss of your mother. We are thinking about you and praying for peace.
Betty Lou was such a lovely lady. She will be missed.
Such a loving and dedicated lady when we attended church together. Our deepest condolences to Pastor Ed and the family.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
Many happy memories of the thirty years we shared raising our families together while you were at East Union Lutheran. My condolences to the family and Pastor Ed.
Prayers for you all,
Joyce Suttle
Jenn and I send our condolences to all of you. She was quite a lady. She lives on in all our hearts.
our family sympthy to all familys on the loss of ur mom grandmother and wife and pastor ed and kristan and sons ed peter david we remember all the times we spent to gather
Dave and Marilyn, you are in my thoughts. Dave, although I didn’t know your mother, I do know losing someone precious to you is difficult. All my sympathy to your family….
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. She was greatly loved and will be missed dearly.
Sending prayers for the family. Rest in peace Ɓetty.