Michael J. Balogh

Michael J. Balogh, 56, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Akron, died suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Born December 31, 1962 in Akron he was a son of the late Ernest and Jeanne (Smith) Balogh, and was a graduate of Kenmore High School.

Mike was an outdoorsman, who loved anything nature. He worked as a landscaper and spent his free time bicycling, kayaking and hiking. Mike was also a talented photographer of nature. He loved the changing colors of the leaves in the fall, especially.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Balogh of New Philadephia; his brothers, Steve (Cheryl) Balogh of Coventry Township, and Joshua (Nina) Bates of Medina; companion, Jane Taylor of Strasburg; nieces, Dana (Joe), Jessica (Brent), and Abigail; great nieces, Kada and Kinsey, and great nephew, Kase.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. Memorial services will be held privately by family at a later date.