Lawrence T. "Larry" Burke, 76, of Morea, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 18, 1949, in Mahanoy City, PA, Larry was the son of the late Mary Rose Starkey and William Burke.

Larry was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School class of 1967. He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mahanoy City and worked for the former Fiberite in Delano and White Cap in Hazleton. Known affectionately as 'The Buck Master' by his friends, Larry was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Sure Shot Rod & Gun Club. He also enjoyed spending time in his woodshop. He enjoyed NASCAR and attended many races.

Larry was the beloved husband of Mary (Dziadosz) Burke, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Burke, and her fiancé, Rube Kerns; his brothers, William Burke, husband of Joyce, of Virginia, and Richard Burke, husband of Deborah, of Florida. Larry also leaves behind two cherished grandchildren, Jacqueline and Shelby, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday, January 10th at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mahanoy City, PA, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating. Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, January 9th, and at 8:30 AM on Saturday, January 10th at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. in Mahanoy City, PA.