BALK - William R. Of Buffalo, NY, January 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Deborah J. (nee Paddock) Balk; dearest father of Ronald J. (Michelle) Goral, John M. Goral, and Rebecca T. (Brian) Chandler; grandfather of Adam Goral (Samantha French), Alex Goral, Kayla Chandler, Alyssa Goral, and Austin Chandler; great-grandfather of Aubree and Alaina; son of the late William J. and Geraldine M. (Graf) Balk; brother of Janice (Daniel) Keller (the best sister you could ever ask for), Thomas (Wendy) Balk, and Donald Balk; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.ERIECOUNTYCREMATIONSERVICE.com