David R. Burke

1950 - 2023

David R. Burke, 72, of Scottdale (East Huntingdon Township), passed away at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Scottdale Manor & Rehabilitation Center, East Huntingdon Township. David was born April 26, 1950, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Robert N. and Frances (Thompson) Burke. He married Nancy L. (Armany) Burke on July 20, 2011. David was a devoted husband and a graduate of Montour High School. He was employed for 25 years as a garage attendant with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority and served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, collecting coins, doing crossword puzzles, watching Civil War movies, and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. David will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of 11 years, Nancy L. (Armany) Burke; his four stepchildren, Gina Fox and husband, Jeff, of Finleyville, Frank Wentzel and wife, Susan, of South Park, Jackie Siegfried and husband, Phil, and Shelly Steinert and husband, Gregg, all of Overbrook; his six stepgrandchildren, Gregory, Nicholas, Taylor, Jacob, Delaney and Jayden; and his loyal dog, Bella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Marie Burke; his daughter, Patty Burke; and his brother, James Burke. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel where full military honors will be bestowed by the Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard at 8 p.m. Thursday. Private interment will be in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Carnegie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heal Animal Rescue, 216 Depot St., Youngwood, PA 15697 (724-925-2555). Love Lasts Forever!