Background
Balog, Rita Jean was born on September 24, 1930 in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Frederick Carroll and Marguerite Ethel (White) Grady.
Balog, Rita Jean was born on September 24, 1930 in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Frederick Carroll and Marguerite Ethel (White) Grady.
Associate of Arts, Kent State University, 1977. Bachelor in General Studies, Kent State University, 1978. Master of Library Science, Kent State University, 1980.
Clerk, typist, Harbor Public Library., Ashtabula, 1973-1975; children's library, Harbor Public Library., Ashtabula, 1975-1980; library, director, Harbor-Topky Memorial Library., Ashtabula, 1980-1997; retired, 1997. Volunteer library Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Harbor Special School, Ashtabula, 1972-1975.
Secretary, member Ashtabula Architectural Restoration and Review Board, 1975-1995. Volunteer leader Lake River council Girl Scouts United States, Niles, 1958-1973, member nominating committee, 1989-1991, board directors, 1991-1995, child camp director. Trustee Council Ashtabula County Libraries, chair, 1994-1996.
Member American Library Association, American Association of University Women, Ohio Library. Association, Northeast Ohio Library. Association (regional advisory board 1984-1986), Council Ashtabula County Libraries (president 1985-1986), Ashtabula Area Museum and History Society (trustee 1992-1998), Zonta (president 1987-1989).
Married Richard Francis Balog, October 16, 1949 (deceased February 1988). Children: Rebecca Kay, Richard Francis Junior, Ronald Frank, Robert Henry. Married Charles R. Haapala, October 24, 1999.