Alexander "A.J." Michael Balla Jr.
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"AJ", Alexander Michael Balla Jr., 28, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 7, 2024, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Alexander Balla Sr. and Sherry (Schwoerer) Balla, and the stepson of Denise E. (Thompson) Balla.
AJ graduated from Pequea Valley High School and Lancaster County VoTech where he excelled in carpentry. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he specialized as a combat engineer.
AJ loved working with his hands and had an incredible imagination that he could make come to life when building things. He loved the outdoors and riding his motorcycle. His love for people was overwhelming. No matter where he went, he either knew someone or made a new friend, or two, by the time he left. He was loved and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Brye Balla, his girlfriend, Emilia Wright, step-brothers, Dylan and Luke Hanna, his nana, Ethel Balla, his mom-mom, Rachel Elsebakhy, his pop-pop, Glen Schwoerer, his grandmother, Joanne Fox-Schwoerer, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, PA. The family invites all to "come as you are", no suits, ties, or colors. Afterwards there will be a ride from the church to the family's home, 69 Risbon Road, Honey Brook, PA. for an informal gathering of food and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, AJ would want everyone to "fill their gas tanks and take a long ride."
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
AJ
We don’t know what to say. AJ was one of a kind and he could make us laugh more than anyone (especially during cub scouts lol) We will miss him. Anything we can do please just ask. Much love ❤️
Broken heart
He loved to listen to the birds chirping, sitting on my patio. Those birds are still chirping! I wished you were here with me, listening to them. Will miss you forever!
Dear Alex & family, John & I
Dear Alex & family, John & I are so sorry to hear about your son. Our prayers are with you during this time.
~John & Molly Harple
Oh, Little cousin. You will
Oh, Little cousin. You will sorely be missed by our family. Enjoyed staying in touch with you through Facebook. The world just got a little sadder. Love you cousin. RIP ❤️
Balla Family, Please accept
Balla Family, Please accept our condolences as you navigate this terrible loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Bobby & Kathy Duca
AJ
Al B and family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Had fun hanging out with AJ was always a blast. Great guy and even better friend. Always make ya laugh and would always be there for ya. Had nothing but respect and love for him. Alex you and Dylan aren't blood but definitely part of my family man. Much love and prayers to you all! Always be here for ya.
Condolences
Sherry, Brye and Alex. My heart is with you. I so wish I could be there Saturday. Much love, Erica
Balla Family
I’m sorry for your loss. Sending my love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
Love,
The Geesey Family
AJ you were one of a kind.
AJ you were one of a kind. Hilarious, outspoken, and the life of any place you went. I’ll miss the late night hangouts and constant jokes. I’ll see you again and until then love you brother
Aj Balla
Dear Balla family, it still doesn’t even seem real. Just the other week saw Aj at brass and caught a bit. I send my condolences to you and yours. While I wasn’t a big part of Aj’s life. I’ll always remember the times back in high school lunch with Aj. Always smiling and joking around. He was truly a kind soul. And good man. Thoughts and prayers. The mountain will always remember him.
Broken heart
He loved to listen to the birds chirping, sitting on my patio. Those birds are still chirping! I wished you were here with me, listening to them. Will miss you forever!
Havice Valley
It was awesome when your family came up to Havice valley to the cabin, some of my favorite memories from my pre teens were spent out in the mountains there. Chasing squirrels in the fall and trying to catch small native trout in the spring. I learned a lot from you and I hope you learned a little from me. I’ll never forget the time we ran out of worms fishing and you just started turning random logs and using whatever bugs you found as bait. You’ll be missed AJ.
Alex, Denise and Family you
Alex, Denise and Family you are in our prayers. Take your strength and comfort from God.
Dear Alex & Family,
Dear Alex & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss of AJ. Our hearts break for all of you. We hope you find peace & comfort in beautiful memories and knowing you will see AJ again.
the world lost a great soul
So sorry to hear this we are devastated, he was a friend of my sons and would occasionally knock on our door to check in with us, he was so thoughtful, kind and a wonderful person, we are sending many prayers for AJ soul and to the family left behind.
The Howard
Sherry, Brye, Alex & family,
Sherry, Brye, Alex & family, I will always remember the special memories up on Welsh Mountain! I loved hearing him ride by my house and wave! Praying for comfort as you mourn the loss of an incredible young man! So sorry!
the loss of such an incredible young man!
Sherry,
Sherry,
I’m so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. I will keep you, and your family in my prayers.
* Look for signs from Heaven Momma. He will comfort you.
With heart felt condolences,
Tracy Dowlin-Simmers
Sincere sympathy
Alex, Sherry and Brye,
Letting you know you have our deepest sympathies and love. Prayers for peace and comfort as you say goodbye to A.J.
Dear Sherry and family,
Dear Sherry and family,
I wish I could fly up to be near to you. I can imagine the kind of person, friend and son AJ was. I'm sure he was just as wonderful a person as you are and that speaks the world of AJ. Celebrate his life, enjoy the ride and remember he will always be near you in spirit until you meet him again. Love you always.
AJ
my thoughts and prayers go out to AJ’s family and friends, and for my niece Emilia. so sorry for your tragic loss.
Alex , Sherry ,Brye , we are
Alex , Sherry ,Brye , we are so sorry to hear about AJ. He will br missed. We haven't seen him for a long time but the memories we will never forget. I remember him as a little guy so cute and happy. Anything we can do please let us
Kathy ,Zac , and Sierra Hardy
Saddened
Alex, so very sorry to see you lost your son.
I am so sorry for your loss
I don't know if you remember who I am. But we went to church together . I am so sorry for your loss and this broke my heart to hear this. If I can do anything to help wether it be an ear to listen or bring a meal.. anything please let me know . My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family
A.j.and the Ballan family
My deepest sincerity in loss of A.J truly a joy to have know him and his family, on Welsh mountain ,growing up with him and his brother. May he rest forever in peace, besides our Lord Jesus. The Streett family Randy,Jeremy, and Jesse
I'm so glad to have met such
I'm so glad to have met such a great friend, I met him and immediately connected with him I used to call him jesus.we shared laugh's and he was always respectful and just a good man,he will always be remembered rip brother
Heartfelt sympathy
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. AJ was a charming, loving young man I knew early him in his life as his elementary school librarian. He was always a joy to everyone who knew him. My heart is heavy with grief for your family.