Obituary of Walter J. Burko

Walter J. Burko Sr., 86, of the Hudson section of Plains Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 28, 2012, in the General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, following an illness. Born in Hudson on March 21, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Clara Wojtowicz Burko. He attended Plains Memorial High School and had worked as a pressman for International Color Press. He later had worked for Muskin Pools until his retirement. He was an accomplished handyman. Walter was a devoted husband to his wife Irene and a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of the former St. Joseph Church, Hudson and currently a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Walter was the last of his large family. He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Anthony, Michael, John, baby Charlie and by sisters Olga Burko, Mary Armillei, Ann Zabotka, Victoria Petrick, Helen Serafin and baby Sophie. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, the former Irene L. Rogozenski, at home; son Walter Jr., Bear Creek Township; daughter Kathy Gooday and her husband Bruce; a grandson Justin Gooday, Bear Creek; a sister-in-law Marge Burko, Plains and by many nieces and nephews. Walter's funeral will be conducted on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hudson. Friends may call on Wednesday morning 8:30 a.m. to time of services. Memorial donations may be sent to Ss. Peter and Paul Food Pantry, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA 18705. Words of comfort or condolences may be sent or directions accessed at www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com