This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Bartholomew, Helsel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burkey/126/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SEBRING - Minerva Jane "Aunt Sis" Burkey, 94, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, following an extended illness. Minerva was born in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) on Dec. 24, 1918, the daughter of Ray and Lucy "Pearl" (Helsel) Bartholomew, and was raised in Mahoning County. She worked many years at the Strong Manufacturing Co., Ravenna Arsenal, Sebring Container and General Motors in Lordstown, Ohio where everyone knew her as "Mini," where she was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union No. 1714. She dedicated her life to the raising and upbringing of her children and family. She enjoyed gardening, fishing in Canada and being with her family. She enjoyed her grand and great-grandchildren the most. Holiday visits were her favorite time, when family would get together to enjoy the best cooking around and stories of the past that laid the ground work for so many in her life. After retiring from GM on April 27, 1987, she enjoyed her home and garden, if she wasn't outside working, something was wrong. As she aged, many medical issues set in and age caused her body to fail. Minerva will be missed so dearly by her family. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy L. Anderson; son Edward S. Burkey; a special niece, Sharon Rolland; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. Minerva is also survived by three half-sisters; a half brother; and two stepdaughters. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Burkey; a brother, Roy "Red" Bartholomew; two grandsons; and two stepsons. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at noon at the Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home with Rodney Anderson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. and two hours prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be at Hartzell Cemetery in North Benton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Minerva's honor to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Ave., Youngstown, OH 44512. Arrangements are by the Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Visit www.grfuneralhome.com to send condolences and sign the guest register online Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.