Obituary of Anna M. Baluha

Anna Marie Tremblay Baluha of Queensbury, New York passed away on January 4, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 29, 1959, in Saratoga Springs, New York to Barbara Bowers Tremblay and the late John Victor Tremblay. Anna is survived by her son John Evan and his father Steven, her siblings John (Margie), Brenda (Philip) Citriniti, Michael (Judy), and Christopher (Amy). She was the beloved Auntie to Danielle (Chris), Michelle (Brandon), Meghan (Joey), Alicia (Jarid), Dominic (Mikayla), Andrew (Nicole), Oliver and Julia. Queenie to ten great nephews and nieces. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special lifelong friends whom she considered family. Anna was a '77 graduate of South Glens Falls and received a degree in Horticulture from SUNY Cobleskill. Her career started as a florist where she created floral masterpieces, moved to Human Resources at ACE Hardware, and she spent the last six years at her true calling as a teacher assistant for the Southern Adirondack Education Center in the Exceptional Learners Division. Anna impacted the lives of countless students and colleagues with her dedication, kindness, and passion for her work. Anna was a devout Catholic. She served the Lord as a religious education teacher, choir member, Eucharistic Minister and served on retreat committees. Her faith and family meant everything to her. Her favorite place to be was at her family camp on Nicatous Lake in Maine where she enjoyed being a part of the annual Loon count. She loved music and attended many concerts. Anna loved her traditions which included celebrating Italian Christmases, her special tea parties, and yearly crafts. Anna will be remembered as the sweetest, most loving, caring, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Queenie, friend and co-worker. Her sense of humor will be with us forever. A celebration of her life will begin at the Wilton Funeral Home on Thursday, January 11th from 4:00-8:00 pm. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese Chapel in Gansevoort on Friday, January 12th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Therese Food Pantry. May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love, warmth, and joy she so generously shared with the world. For directions or to light a candle visit us at www.mevecfuneralhome.com.