1947
William
2014
William H. Burkey
June 22, 1947 — February 27, 2014
Austintown - William H. Burkey, 66, died Thursday morning, February 27, 2014 at his home, surrounded by family.
William, affectionately known as "Bill," was born June 22, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of Herschel and Frances Sadosky Burkey.
He graduated high school in Buffalo, NY and attended Youngstown State University. Mr. Burkey first worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube as a printer, then for Peck Engraving in Cleveland, and retired in 2011 from Community Corrections Association as a graphic artist, after 23 years of service.
In his free time, Bill enjoyed traveling the east coast with his wife and their most memorable trip was visiting all the Hawaiian islands. He also enjoyed watching television and playing scratch off tickets.
Bill was an advocate and supporter for organ donation. In 2012, he was the recipient of a lung transplant that greatly enhanced his last two years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sharon D. Bellino, whom he married August 3, 1968; three daughters, Darlene (Mark McKissack) Burkey of Lakeland, FL, Joann Burkey of Youngstown, and Shelly (Frank) Roman of Campbell; son, Robert (Hannah) Burkey of Austintown; three sisters, Norma (Mike) DeOerio of Boardman, Ginger Kellish of Austintown, and Karen Womer of Austintown; twelve grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Burkey.
A celebration of Bill's life followed by a meal and fellowship will be held Monday at noon at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home Family Center, 270 N. Main Street, Poland.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
William, affectionately known as "Bill," was born June 22, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of Herschel and Frances Sadosky Burkey.
He graduated high school in Buffalo, NY and attended Youngstown State University. Mr. Burkey first worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube as a printer, then for Peck Engraving in Cleveland, and retired in 2011 from Community Corrections Association as a graphic artist, after 23 years of service.
In his free time, Bill enjoyed traveling the east coast with his wife and their most memorable trip was visiting all the Hawaiian islands. He also enjoyed watching television and playing scratch off tickets.
Bill was an advocate and supporter for organ donation. In 2012, he was the recipient of a lung transplant that greatly enhanced his last two years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sharon D. Bellino, whom he married August 3, 1968; three daughters, Darlene (Mark McKissack) Burkey of Lakeland, FL, Joann Burkey of Youngstown, and Shelly (Frank) Roman of Campbell; son, Robert (Hannah) Burkey of Austintown; three sisters, Norma (Mike) DeOerio of Boardman, Ginger Kellish of Austintown, and Karen Womer of Austintown; twelve grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Burkey.
A celebration of Bill's life followed by a meal and fellowship will be held Monday at noon at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home Family Center, 270 N. Main Street, Poland.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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