Richard was born Aug. 31, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Anne Serblin Balogh.

He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1978 and was a lifelong area resident.

Richard worked for General Extrusion on Lake Park Road for 30 years, retiring in 2008.

He was a devoted father, grandfather and brother and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He enjoyed being in the great outdoors, took pride in his yard and enjoyed ATV riding. Richard found peace in drawing pictures and was a very talented photographer. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and had an outgoing goofy personality, always laughing and enjoying life to the fullest.

Richard is survived by his two children, Johnathan R. (Amanda) Balogh Sr. of Wesley Chapel, Fla. and Nicole M. (Jonathan) Sovik of Youngstown; five grandchildren, Johnathan R. Balogh Jr., Kaylee Balogh, Angeline Secre, Maria Balogh and Gianna Balogh; a brother, Bob (Carol) Balogh; and a sister, Debbie Skinner; and four cousins, Dianne (Steve) Smetana, Tom (Tanya) Onesti, Tara Onesti and Dana Onesti.

There will be 10:30 a.m. funeral services Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main St. in Poland.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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Richard J. Balogh, 1960-2019

STRUTHERS — Richard J. Balogh, 59, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday evening, Dec. 1, 2019, at his home.

Richard was born Aug. 31, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Anne Serblin Balogh.

He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1978 and was a lifelong area resident.

Richard worked for General Extrusion on Lake Park Road for 30 years, retiring in 2008.

He was a devoted father, grandfather and brother and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He enjoyed being in the great outdoors, took pride in his yard and enjoyed ATV riding. Richard found peace in drawing pictures and was a very talented photographer. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and had an outgoing goofy personality, always laughing and enjoying life to the fullest.

Richard is survived by his two children, Johnathan R. (Amanda) Balogh Sr. of Wesley Chapel, Fla. and Nicole M. (Jonathan) Sovik of Youngstown; five grandchildren, Johnathan R. Balogh Jr., Kaylee Balogh, Angeline Secre, Maria Balogh and Gianna Balogh; a brother, Bob (Carol) Balogh; and a sister, Debbie Skinner; and four cousins, Dianne (Steve) Smetana, Tom (Tanya) Onesti, Tara Onesti and Dana Onesti.

There will be 10:30 a.m. funeral services Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main St. in Poland.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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