Gerald J. (Jerry) Burke, 67, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, June 17th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Gerald was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 29, 1955, a son of the late Rose (Brennan) and Francis Burke.

He was a member of the West End Fire & Rescue Company Mahanoy City. He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1974.  Jerry worked at J.E. Morgan Knitting Mill, Schuylkill Mall and Amazon.  He enjoyed playing pool, Pinochle and music.

Gerald is survived by a sister, Mary Tempest, of Tunkhannock; a brother, Francis, husband of Nancy, of Mahanoy City; five nieces Angela Sabaday and husband Scott and two children; Sherry Zilker and husband Kevin and two children; Colleen Newswanger and husband Cale and two children; Kelly Myer and husband Scott and three children; and Stephanie Marino and husband Tim and two children.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Richards Church, Barnesville, at 11 am on Wednesday, June 22nd, with Rev. Robert Finlan officiating.

Friends and family may call Wednesday 10 to 11 am at St. Richards Church.

Interment is private at the convenience of the Family St. Canicus Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

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