Eva L. (Brinkman) Balys

Eva L. Balys, 84, of Ocala, FL, passed from this life on Monday, March 31st, 2025, at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL, shortly after suffering a medical emergency. Born December 13, 1940, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Ruth L.  (Moon) Brinkman.

Mrs. Balys moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Debra. Prior to that she was a lifelong resident of Western NY. Eva attended schools in Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1958, then attended Bryant and Stratton for Secretarial Studies. On October 11, 1958, she married Frank L. Balys in Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Balys was employed by the Niagara Wheatfield CSD, where she retired in 2002 as the Transportation Supervisor. In her younger years, Eva coached youth cheerleading and supported her children’s numerous activities, in her later years she and her husband spent time enjoying their beloved grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Eva is predeceased by her loving husband, Frank L. Balys, Sr. on January 6, 2015, and her brother Arthur H. Brinkman.

Mrs. Balys is survived by her four children, Frank L. (Cathy) Balys, Jr. of Holley, NY, Debra L. Balys of Ocala, FL, Daniel D. (Russell) Balys of Ocala, FL and Joseph M. (late Bonnie) Balys of the Town of Niagara, NY; six grandchildren, Matthew (Mary Scott), Ryan (Christie), Christopher (Madison), Erik, Mint and Joshua; three great-grandchildren, Luca, Theodore and Vincent; one brother, George D. Brinkman of Hamlin, NY and, sister-in law, Elizabeth “Betty” Birmingham of Lewiston, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM which will be celebrated in St. Vincent de Paul Parish at the St. Leo’s worship site, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY., followed by entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to OTTO RENDANZ FUNERAL HOME AND NIAGARA COUNTY CREMATION CARE, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). Please visit www.GOODLANDERCARES.com to leave condolences and memories.

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