Bilana Balaloski (Christoff), age 84, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, February 16 ^th , 2022, with her loved ones at her side. Born in s. Zlatari, Prespa, Macedonia to Petar and Stefanka (Tutkova) Christoff, who preceded her in death. Survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Carl Balaloski; sons, Daniel (Deborah Burggraaff) and Steven (Costula) Balaloski; and grandchildren, Aleksandar and Mila, all of Columbus. Also survived by her uncle, Pando (Leonor) Temeljkovitch; very special cousin, Kira (Richard) Paglioni and son, Ricky; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. "Billie" was a member of the St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral. She was proud of her heritage and loved Macedonian culture and music. Her passion was gardening, and she loved all kinds of flowers and plants. Her kind manner and ability to see the best in people will be deeply missed by her family and everyone she touched with her kindness and generous spirit. The family also wishes to give a special thank you to her medical caregivers at Mt. Carmel East and Select Specialty Hospitals. Funeral service Monday 12:00 Noon St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral, 400 S. Waggoner Rd., Reynoldsburg, where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Rev. Radovan Cekovski officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave.