Theresa A. Ballak

November 7, 1932 – October 10, 2026

Allegany – Theresa A. Ballak passed away Saturday (October 10, 2026) at Field of Dreams in Allegany.

Born November 7, 1932, in Olean, N.Y., she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (O’Sheer) Ballak. Theresa graduated from Olean High School in 1950. Upon graduation, she was employed by Columbia Gas Systems of New York. She was an Office Manager and retired after 37 years of faithful service.

Theresa had very deep faith and this was a significant and meaningful part of her life. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church where she volunteered at Bonafest and the Bridge for many years. Theresa was also a volunteer at SBU Quick Center for the Arts.

She is survived by Sister Mary Immaculate, of Villa Maria Motherhouse, Buffalo; Marge (David) Drake, Allegany; Theresa was very much involved in the lives of her nieces and nephews, Ian, Kathleen, Janice, Jeffrey, Juliette, Sean, Michael, Meghan and Maureen. They brought adventure, joy and laughter into her life.

Theresa was predeceased by sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Henry McGavisk; brother, John Ballak.

Family will receive friends Friday (October 16, 2026) from 10:00am – 11:00am at St. Bonaventure Church (Allegany) with a Christian mass to be held at 11:00am and burial at St. Bonaventure Cemetery to follow.

Memorials if desired, can be made to St. Bonaventure Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc.,1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com