John Balling October 26, 2012

John Balling, 77, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Webster, NY, October 25. Survived by his partner, Ann Chisko; stepdaughter Kathy (Andrew Miller) Lasher, stepson Steve (Leanne) Lasher; grandchildren Grace and Rose Miller and Calvin Lasher. Also survived by his sister Nancy (Ken) Smith; nephews Kevin, David, and Daniel Smith and their families; and countless friends. John is loving remembered and admired for his talent as an accomplished piano player, his intelligence, his wit and humor, and his compassionate heart. No formal services. Memorials may be made to: The Jewish Hospital Palliative Care Unit of Mercy Health Foundation, PO Box 428553, Cincinnati, OH 45242; or The Cincinnati Association for the Blind, 2045 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Entrusted to Fares J. Radel Funeral Home and Crematory.