Nicholas Chabalka; 79; of Rostraver Township; died Tuesday; April 16; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born in North Charleroi on Jan. 4; 1923; he was the son of the late Alexander and Pearl Chabalka. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School and Washington and Jefferson College. Mr. Chabalka was a general agent for Paul Revere; Chubb; and United Life Insurance companies. He also worked as a job developer with the Private Industry Council for several years. Having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps; he was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion in Monessen and Belle Vernon VFW. Mr. Chabalka was a member of the Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township; and the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus; Council 3026. He is survived by his wife; Betty Lenart Chabalka; three daughters and sons-in-law; Frances and Gary Prescott of Columbus; Ohio; Elaine and Frank Trozzo of Brevard; N.C.; and Jane and Michael Hrycyk of Pulaski; one stepson; Jules Vanderscott of Rostraver Township; one sister; Ann Perchesky of North Charleroi; five grandchildren; Justin Prescott; Stacey and Katie Trozzo; Antonette Hrycyk; and Will Nichols Vanderscott. In addition to his parents; Mr. Chabalka was preceded in death by his first wife; Antonette Jerub Chabalka; and one sister; Olga Jakubs. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.; followed by a funeral Mass at 2 p.m. at the Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township with the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli; his pastor; presiding. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The Knights of Columbus; Council 3026; will have a service Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.