It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Darlene Baluta of Elkton, Maryland, who passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Darlene Baluta to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Shires and Ethel Gray Shires; her brother John Shires; her granddaughter Brittany Racine; and her former life partner John Racine.

She is survived by : her husband George Baluta; her sons, Brian Racine (Nicole) of Elkton, MD, Joseph Baluta (Marina) of San Gabriel, CA and George Baluta, II (Tracey) of Elkton, MD; her grandsons, Matt, Leo, Solomon, Oliver and Shawn; and her sister Lois Haley of Elkton, MD..

A graveside service was held on Friday, May 17th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Union Cemetery (440 Union Church Rd, Elkton, MD 21921).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Attn: Service Center at P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A.