Wayne P. Burick 1939-2025

Born March 17, 1939, in Chewton, Pa., he was the son of the late Frank and Jessie Rocco Burick. A proud graduate of Wampum High School, Class of 1957, Wayne went on to attend Youngstown State University and later earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Burick served his country honorably in the United States Army as a medic, stationed in Nashville, Tennessee. On Feb. 24, 1968, he married the love of his life, Virginia Sue Newcomer. Together, they built a beautiful life rooted in love, family and service to others.

Wayne devoted the majority of his medical career as a radiologist at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, and later at Northside Hospital, from where he retired at the age of 75. He was known for his compassion, integrity and unwavering dedication to his patients and colleagues.

A man of many talents and passions, Wayne followed a dream beyond medicine and opened Tuscany Square Ristorante in Neshannock Township, which he proudly operated from 2001 to 2020. His warm presence and genuine care made the restaurant a beloved gathering place in the community.

Wayne was a devoted husband, an incredible father and a kind, generous man who touched every life he encountered.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia Sue Burick; his children, Christine Guerrini, and her spouse, John Guerrini, Stacey Cunningham, and her spouse, Wes Cunningham, Adam, and his spouse, Alissa Burick, and Bethany Burick. Among many who will carry on his legacy of love are his six devoted grandsons, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved and cherished. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Gloria McFarland Burick, Ruth (Mike) Wilkes, Lynn Newcomer and Elizabeth Durrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John P. Burick; his sister, Gloria A. Houk; and his brother-in-law, James Houk, along with numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Dr. Wayne Burick leaves behind a legacy of compassion, hard work and deep love for his family and community. His life was an example of grace and generosity, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends will be received 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2025, at Divine Grace Parish-Holy Redeemer Church, with Fr. James Wehner officiating.

Inurnment will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Members of the Veterans Honor Guard are asked to meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the cemetery to conduct full military honors.

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