Emma Jean (Ball) Koballa

Emma Jean Ball Koballa age 86, formerly of Allison passed away on July 2, 2018 in South Fayette Nursing Home, Markleysburg, PA. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Centerville Borough, PA, a daughter of George P and Emma Odessa Ball.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Koballa; daughter, Eleanor Vlosich; grandson, Michael Sanders; great grand daughter, Jada CashwellSister, Bonnie Pritts; brother, George Ball.

Emma is survived by her children: Stephanie Sanders and Steve Koballa both of Baltimore; grandchildren: Tiffany (Jemille) Cashwell,  Joshua (Amy) Sanders, Candace (Jeffrey)  Sanders-Hoar all of Baltimore, Paul (Kyle) Vlosich of Pittsburgh, Amanda (Terry) Campbell of Merritstown; nine grandchildren; sisters: Shirley Mae Needhamer of Ohio, Valetta Majoros of California, PA, Michelle Ansel of Ohio; brothers: Harry Ball of Indiana, Michael Ball (Lynn) of Ohio; son-in-law, Paul “Tommy” Vlosich.

Emma’s family will receive friends from 4-8 pm on Friday, July 6, 2018 in the Kish-Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., 1 Legion Street, Republic, PA 15425 where a Blessing Service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 with Father William C. Berkley, as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA.