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1944
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Sharon Burke Obituary
May 17, 1944 - Jun 2, 2025
Of Hamburg and Eden, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late James Burke; loving mother of Karen (Scott) McKnight, Kim (late Brian) O'Donnell, and Kelly (Jeff) Marion; cherished grandma of Ted (James) McKnight, Greg and Abby Marion, Brendon and Madigan O'Donnell; dear sister of William Burke; also survived by several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Known to many around Eden and Hamburg as Ma Burke or Grandma Sharon, she never missed anything to do with her grandkids and was always their biggest fan in all of their endeavors. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7th at 11AM, at Immaculate Conception Church, 8791 S. Main St., Eden, NY 14057. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held immediately after Mass at JP's Pub in Lake View. Private burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Fredonia, NY. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
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Betty and Duane Bace
June 5, 2025
Bill sorry to hear of Sharon's passing .
Carol Mullins
June 5, 2025
I´m so so sorry to hear about Sharon´s passing! She was such a wonderful sweet caring fun loving person. You all have wonderful fun memories of her. RIP Sharon
DAWN weyand
June 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss karen.
dmm
June 4, 2025
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