Obituary of Victor Schaffer Balmos

Victor Schaffer, aged 93, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021. Born December 13, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the eldest of five children: he is survived by one sister, Gloria (John) Plajer, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Victor is also survived by his children, Joseph (Lucinda) Balmos, Candace (Joseph) Deeken, and William (the late Janet) Balmos; his grandchildren, Christina (Roberta Ruddock) Balmos, Rev. Lydia (Jefferson) Casey, Brian (Dr. Amy) Deeken, Jennifer (Jeff) Brining, and Scott Balmos; great-grandchildren, Carter, Landon, Isaac, Mallie, J.R., Serenity and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (nee Hanning) Balmos, and a companion, Betty. Victor retired from the printing department at Cincinnati Time Recorder. His interests included history, art, music, nature, and travel. He was a United States Navy veteran. Services will be held privately for his family. If desired, donations in his name may be directed to Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford, OH (45150), CincyNature.org. Condolences may be shared with the family through the funeral home website, ThomasJustinMemorial.com.