Franklin Delano "Frank" Baliga, Sr., 76, of Tallmadge, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born August 27, 1942 in Barberton, the son of Joseph S. and Theresa M. {Klemencsics} Baliga. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 until his retirement in 1975, and then provided maintenance for the U.S. Postal Service until his 1999 retirement. Frank was a member of the Barberton Masonic Lodge #750, the Royal Arch Masons #202, the Royal and Select Masons Akron Council #80, the Akron Commander #25, the Scottish Rite, and Tadmor Shriners.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Joseph J. Baliga. He is survived by his sister Jean of Tallmadge, sister-in-law Patricia of Barberton, cousins Chris Traycoff, Julia, Matt, & Mike Butterfield of Midlothian, TX.
Per Frank's request, there will be no calling hours or services. Cremation has taken place and final resting place will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Haven of Rest, 175 E. Market Street, Akron, OH 44308, or the Humane Society of Summit County, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Newcomer Cremations, Funeral & Receptions is handling the arrangements.