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On November 29, 2025, a final breath passed through Bart's body, leaving it in pristine stillness. It is our hope that his essence is now free of physical challenges and pain. Second son of Marlene J Komar and George E Balint, Sr (both deceased), Bart Wesley Balint arrived on August 28, 1959 in Columbus, OH. His younger brother, Bruce G Balint predeceased him. Bart is survived by his son Chris B Balint and wife Ann Russell, son Tyler Balint and wife Lee Warner, his second wife, Melanie Balint Gray, older brother George E Balint, Jr and wife Heather Balint, Bruce's wife Shelby Balint, Bart's first wife Sharon S Balint, stepdaughter Lindsey N Small, stepson Nik T Small, one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
Bart's hometown was Weirton, WV. A gifted academician, he graduated as co-valedictorian from Weir High, attended Bethany College, majoring in Chemistry, and continued on to study medicine at WVU Medical School, choosing anesthesiology as his specialty. His first wife and two sons traveled with him from Pittsburgh on to Erie, PA, settling in Weyers Cave, VA where Dr. Balint opened a chronic pain management clinic, Balint Pain Management.
He met his second wife around 2006 and they gradually built a blended family. His favorite avocations over the years included, tennis, karate, golf, marksmanship, scuba diving, and skiing. He played guitar and sang, even learning flamenco guitar and various Brazilian rhythms. In addition, he tried many forms of art--watercolors, sketches, wood and metal art as well as digital art. He loved maintaining the land around their home and attending to local wildlife like songbirds, deer, and pond creatures.
A diagnosis of incurable Lymphoma changed his life over his final six years. He called it his dance with cancer instead of considering it a battle. While enduring endless treatments and procedures, though, he marshalled his resources to complete a memoir--initially solely for his sons, but eventually for public consumption. He lived a full, rich 66 years. He is deeply missed by many.
A Celebration of Bart Wesley Balint's Life is scheduled for Sunday, 26 April, 2026 at 2 pm at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services, 208 South Main Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of the Shenandoah, [hospiceoftheshenandoah@ augustahealth.com] hospiceoftheshenan doah@augustahealth. com or to CaringBridge, caringbridge. org.With deep gratitude.