Brenda L. Bala

Brenda L. Bala, 68, passed away Friday evening, June 14, 2024, at Wesley Health Center, Saratoga Springs following a long illness surrounded by loving family.

Born on April 7, 1956 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Bennett) Nichols.  She was a graduate of Hadley Luzerne Central School. 

Brenda had worked at various jobs throughout the years including at CR Bard, McDonald’s, and Corinth Mobil.  Her favorite job was the twelve years she spent at Luzerne Market.  It was there that she was able to reconnect with many she attended school with.  She loved the owners of the market, Bob, Steve and Jim Mackey.

Brenda so loved her children and watching them grow up.  Her first love was of God.  She especially loved her church family at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

She is predeceased by her parents: her first husband, Arvin Jabot, Sr.; son, Andrew Jabot; daughter, Sandra Bala; granddaughter, Airianna Jabot; siblings: Joseph Nichols, Matthew Clogston, James Nichols, John Nichols, Jeffry Nichols, Michael Clogston, Kathy Nichols, and Mark Clogston.

Survivors include her loving husband of nearly 32 years, Harry Bala, Jr.; children: Arvin (Lynsey) Jabot, Aaron (Veronica) Jabot, Jason (Kami) Bala, Harry Bala III, Heather (Dave) Jabot, Amy Jabot, Melanie (Alex) Spirkoski, Heather Bala, Brittany (George) Pesesky, Cheyenne (Nick) Siebert, Lakota (Cody) Bala, Cherokee (MacKenzie) Caldwell; siblings: Russell Hedger, Garth Hedger, Clara “Tammy” (Danny) Dutcher, Heidi (Aaron) Brennen, Rebecca (Keith) Bala and Laurie Nichols; 25 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 1 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024.

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