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Burdeen Mackay Obituary
Burdeen Mackay, 88, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019. Burdeen was a life resident of Barberton and retired as the Chief Executive Assistant to the Barberton Mayor's Office for more than 30 years. Burdeen was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and an active member of the Altar Society.
Preceded in death by her husband, Nick Mackay; parents, Mary and Joseph; sisters, JoAnn and Eleanor; she is survived by her daughters, Judi (Ross) Vukovich of North Canton and Jody (Joe) Pagonakis of Medina; grandchildren, R.J. (Danielle) Vukovich and Taylor (Joe) Koch; and brother-in-law, Mike Mackay. Burdeen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend to everyone she met.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 1051 E. Robinson Ave., Barberton, where the body will Lie in State One Hour Prior to the service. Fr. Miron Kerul-Kmec officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling Hours Tuesday, from 4 to 7 P.M. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton, followed by Parastas at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Church.
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Pamela Reed
June 11, 2019
I worked in the Finance department of the City of Barberton while Burdeen was the Mayor's secretary. She was the sweetest, classiest lady & so much fun to be around.
I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
Tha Dah Hsi
June 10, 2019
Extending to the family my heartfelt sympathy. May God comfort and sustain you and your memories of Burdeen always warm your heart.
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