John Ball Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Ball of Tiffin, Ohio, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Ball and Odessa Ball (Long) of Tiffin, OH.; his close friend Vicky Skinner; his former wife Chalice A. Taylor; and his half-brothers, Cliff, Ralph, Ray, Richard "Dick" and William "Bill" Alspach.
He is survived by: his sons, J. Steven Ball of Columbus, Rick A. Ball of Taylorsville, KY and Brian R. Ball (Karla) of Grandview Heights, OH; his grandchildren, Rachael Ball, Stephanie Moore, Sarah Ball and David Ball; his cousin Marjorie Gaylord Bardeen of Batavia, IL; and his former wife Nancy Otten of Indianapolis. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Knights of Columbus chapter at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Grove City, OH.
