Jean E. Balliet, 86, of Nazareth, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Hellertown. She was the wife of the late Frederick G. Balliet with whom she shared 48 years of marriage at the time of his passing in April, 2015. Born February 10, 1930, in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late William S. Kleintop Sr. and Florence Honszer Kleintop.

Jean graduated from Nazareth High School with the Class of 1948. She was an active member of Nazareth Moravian Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and served as a Diener. She was also a member of the Bright Star King's Daughters and the L.O.R.A. Club

Jean is survived by her brothers, Robert Kleintop and his wife Elaine, and John Kleintop and his wife Lenore, both of Nazareth, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, William and Sherwood, and a sister, Alice Snyder.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 13, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., in the Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jeffrey Gehris officiating. Burial will follow at Nazareth Moravian Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Contributions in Jean's memory may be offered to the Nazareth Moravian Church at this above address.