Charles M. "Chuck" Balego

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 26, 2025

Charles M. "Chuck" Balego, 85 years young of North Irwin died March 24, 2025 at UMPC East. He was born September 26, 1939 in Westmoreland City, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Orange Balego. Chuck was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin. He was a 32nd degree Mason, participated in the Scottish Rite and was also a Shriner for over 25 years. Following high school, Chuck graduated from the Beauty Academy with a degree in cosmetology and received his license. He was later employed by RH Screw Machine, Westinghouse Airbrake and Westinghouse of East Pittsburgh, Following the closure of Westinghouse, he was self-employed in the insurance industry. Post retirement, he took on odd jobs to keep busy, riding quads, snowmobiling, hunting and camping are what he enjoyed. He loved the outdoors and also served in the Army Reserves for 6 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lynn Divelbiss Balego . He was the beloved father of Tawnie (Brian), Tarra (William) and Tye (Jesse), grandfather to Cameron, Chantall, C.J., Ciersten, Autumn, Bella, Addison, Sydnee, Gabby and his precious pup Jazzy. Also surviving is one brother, Ken Balego (Dolores) and a nephew Sammy. There will be no public visitation. A private Celebration of Life may be held at a future date, contact Tawnie.  JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome. com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ASPCA in memory of Chuck.

Originally published March 26, 2025.

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