Florence P. "Bristo" Burkhardt

Florence P. "Bristo" Burkhardt obituary

Florence P. "Bristo" Burkhardt

Florence Burkhardt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Florence P. Burkhardt (nee Bristo), age 87, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the Mentor Hills Post Acute nursing home after a short illness. Born April 17, 1938, she was a lifelong Wickliffe resident.

Florence enjoyed Guardians baseball, Cavaliers basketball and Browns football. She loved baking for the Christmas season and enjoyed quality time with her family. She was also a past president of the Wickliffe Community Hall of Fame.

Florences was the loving wife of the late Charles A.; loving mother of Charles P. and Kelly Ann Conti (deceased); devoted grandmother of Samantha Conti-Bitner (Pat) and Matthew Conti (Helen); loving daughter of the late Pasquale "Pat" and Mary (nee Madore) Bristo; a dear cousin to many.

At Florence's request, private graveside services were held at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Florence's memory to the Wickliffe Community Hall of Fame 1706 Rockefeller Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.

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