John P. Balaz, 65 of Uniontown passed on Wednesday July 7, 2021. Born April 12, 1956 in Masontown, son of the late William Sr. and Grace Balaz; Beloved husband of 35 years to Renee (Savini) Balaz; father of Brittany (Ryan) Jerico of Perryopolis and Breanna Balaz of Uniontown; grandfather of Tyler, Gabriella, Caleb and the late Emilia his granddaughter with wings; Brother of William Balaz Jr,. of Masontown, PA and Mary Ann (John) Hannigan of Troy, MI; several nieces and nephews also survive. John was a member of St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church of Uniontown, the Knights of Columbus, a life member of Duck Hollow Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing, watching penguins hockey, bowling and playing with his golden retriever Mila. Viewing Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown. Saturday Prayers of Transfer 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Therese de Lisieux Church, 61 Mill Street Uniontown. Interment to follow at Mt. Macrina Cemetery.  Parish Vigil Prayer Service Friday at 3 PM in the funeral home. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com