Edward J. Ballek, 83, of Riegelsville died Friday, August 15, 2008, at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. He is the husband of Helen G. (Grigoruk) Ballek.

Born in Williams Twp. on December 14, 1924, he is the son of the late John & Theresa (Czuk) Ballek. Edward worked at the Bethlehem Steel for 30 years retiring as a Melter in 1983. He served his country honorably during WWII in the US Army Corp of Engineers. He is a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Durham where he was known as the "Bell Ringer" at the church, Past Church Council, Property Committee; member of Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown and was a member of various other social organizations. Edward is an avid Golfer and Tennis Player.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 61 years, son: Ronald E. M.D. and his wife Kathleen of Yardley; daughter: Sharon B. wife of Harry L. Willard of Lexington, KY; brother: William of Macon, GA; sisters: Margaret Durns of Riegelsville, Irene Pavlica of Kintnersville; 4 grandchildren: James, Jason, Laura Ballek and Kristin Russo; 2 Great Grandchildren: Corban and Phoebe Ballek. Predeceased by brothers John, Frank, and Ernest.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 18th, 2008, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown and 9:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church, 821 Durham Rd. Durham with services at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Deal, officiating. The interment with Military Honors will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Church, PO Box 100, Durham PA 18039.