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NORTH LIMA -- Paul "Bunky" K. Burke, 79, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Assumption Village, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born July 30, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late William H. and Elsie J. Anderson Burke; he was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School, Class of 1961, and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1965.
On July 3, 1965, he was united in marriage to Maureen Francis Adair, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.
He was a devout Catholic and was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church.
Paul was an electrician and worked at the GM Lordstown Assembly Plant for 21 years. In May 1999, Paul suffered from a tragic automobile accident and had spent the last 23 years living at the nursing home.
He was a member of the A.O.H. and enjoyed making stain glass artwork and writing poetry.
Paul leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, James (Susan Wardle-Burke) Burke of Austintown and Dave (Dorothy) Burke of Austintown; and his daughter, Michelle (Terry) English; grandchildren, Carissa (Joshua) Kozic, Morgan (John) Runyon, Hunter Paul Hale, Riley Adair Burke and Molly Kathryn Burke; and three great-grandchildren, Caleb and Chase Kozic, and Averie Runyon.
Paul also leaves his brothers, William C. (Jennifer) Burke of Oak Hill, Richard A. (Charlene) Burke of Canfield and James F. (Patricia) Burke of Columbus.
Besides his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen F. Burke, who passed May 22, 2022.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 4, 2023, at St. Joseph Church, 4545 New Road, Austintown, celebrated by the Rev. Gregory F. Fedor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Rich Center for Autism, One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.
Family and friends of Paul may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Burke family.
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