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December 3, 2008

Viola P. Balliet, 79, of White Haven, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Slocum, she was a daughter of the late George and Florence (Dreisbach) Cragle. Viola worked in the Lady Esther and Kaydette Garment Factories in Berwick and was a member of the Slocum United Methodist Church.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents, were her husband, Rolland H. Balliet; her brothers, George Cragle Jr. and Franklin Cragle; and sisters, Elizabeth Shemonis and Jane Cragle, who passed away at birth.
Surviving Viola are her daughters, Betty Banta, with whom she resided, Linda Evancavich, Freeland; grandchildren, Cheri, Wendy, Vicki, Charles Jr., and Harold; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Arlene Wolfe, Wapwallopen, and June Kreidler, Plains Township.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and at the convenience of the family. There will be no public viewing. McCune Funeral Service, Inc., 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, Pa., 18707 is in charge of the arrangements.