This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burkey/130/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEW SPRINGFIELD, OH - Mina N. Burkey, 82, passed away at her home unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 18, 2014. Mina was born on Aug. 13, 1931, in Petersburg, Ohio a daughter of John and Mary (Nichols) Valentine. She graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1949 and was a lifetime member of the Petersburg Presbyterian Church. She married Ted Burkey on her birthday in 1950. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. An avid reader, she would especially enjoy mysteries with a touch of romance. Mina leaves to cherish her precious memory, her daughter, Brenda Dull, with whom she made her home; her two sons, Ted Burkey of New Springfield and Jack Burkey of New Middletown; six grandchildren, Rich (Collette) Sheely, Dan Dull, Cory (Kelly) Husted, Shannon Dunlevy, Erica Burkey, and Elissa Burkey; four great-grandchildren, Bryce and Grace Dunlevy and Kegan and Gwen Sheely; a sister, Sally Codner of New Middletown; cousins Grace Brown of Columbus, Ohio and Dora Phelps of Florida; her niece, Adonna Codner, whom she was especially close with, as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ted, who passed away in September of 2008; and her daughter, Sherrie. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church, 13996 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, with the Rev. Julieann Joy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Mina's memory to the Petersburg Presbyterian Church, 13996 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg, OH 44454. The Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, Ohio has been entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences. 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. <br>