Melissa A. Bala, 39, of Vandergrift (formally of Pitcairn), passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at home, with her family and friends by her side. She was born on November 11, 1981, in Monroeville to Earl and Christina Winkle. Melissa leaves behind her 3 beloved children, Tyler, Zachary, and Kristina and loving granddaughter Jade.
Loving sister of Vicki Morris, Tonnia Chiocca, Donna Winkle, Stephen Winkle and others.
Melissa was preceded in death by her sister Eleanor Stauffer and nephews Timothy Emeigh Jr & John Smail IV.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at noon at Living Water Church, 629 Woodward Ave., Kittanning PA 16201.
Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA. 15068. www.rjslater.com