Edward J. Burke Sr. 1947-2023

Mr. Burke, affectionately known as “Mannie,” was born Sept. 18, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Edgar H. and Eloise Gamble Burke. He attended South and East high schools. He was employed at U.S. Steel and then as a pipefitter for 25 years with Delphi Packard, retiring in 2010. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Warren, where he served in the choir. He was a trustee with the American Legion #504 in Youngstown.

Edward was a U.S. Army veteran.

Edward enjoyed playing billiards, all types of automobiles and was a handyman. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

He leaves to mourn his passing, but to celebrate his life and legacy, his wife, the former Katherine E. Nicholson; three children, Edward J. (Connie) Burke Jr. of Campbell, Alicia (Harlie) Clark and Angela (Rick) Burke-Wylie, both of Atlanta, Georgia; two stepsons, Andrew Nicholson and Desmond Harris, both of Youngstown; 11 grandchildren; his brother, Kevin Burke of Columbus; his fur baby, “Shayla;” and a host of nieces, including Dedrie Haywood and Autumn (Demond) Blackmon; nephews and other family; close friends, Lee Scott, Jerry Fields and Edward Gowdy; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sonya Burke; and siblings, Jackie Vene, Patricia Jones, Juanita Burke, Denise Clayton, Leslie Burke and Sherryl Steward; and Helen Porter, who was like a second mother to him.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Guests are asked to wear masks.

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