1928
Clifford
2024
Clifford E. Burkey
November 28, 1928 — January 31, 2024
Clifford E. Burkey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 95 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, as a guest of The Manor at St. Luke's Village in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Born Wednesday, November 28, 1928 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania the son of Abraham, and Ella (Drumbor) Burkey. Clifford was also predeceased by his brother, Paul.
Surviving are; his wife of 71 years, Martha M. (Woodring) Burkey daughter, Bonnie S. Michael and her husband, Art of Weatherly; grandchildren, Michelle McCloskey and her companion Brandon, Scott Michael and his wife Jaime; great grandchildren, Cameron, and Adleigh. Clifford is also survived by 2 nieces and cousins.
A 1946 graduate of Weatherly High School, Clifford served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Clifford retired from the Weatherly Post Office having worked as a Rural Route Carrier, and previously worked at Tung-Sol in Weatherly. Clifford was a long tenured PIAA District 11 basketball referee.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Wednesday, November 28, 1928 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania the son of Abraham, and Ella (Drumbor) Burkey. Clifford was also predeceased by his brother, Paul.
Surviving are; his wife of 71 years, Martha M. (Woodring) Burkey daughter, Bonnie S. Michael and her husband, Art of Weatherly; grandchildren, Michelle McCloskey and her companion Brandon, Scott Michael and his wife Jaime; great grandchildren, Cameron, and Adleigh. Clifford is also survived by 2 nieces and cousins.
A 1946 graduate of Weatherly High School, Clifford served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Clifford retired from the Weatherly Post Office having worked as a Rural Route Carrier, and previously worked at Tung-Sol in Weatherly. Clifford was a long tenured PIAA District 11 basketball referee.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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