Margaret Louise (Jackowski) Burke
Margaret ‘Marge’ Louise (Jackowski) Burke, age 88, who was born August 5 1925 in Uniontown, Pa., died on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at home.
‘Marge’ was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Valentine Jackowski and Agnes (Leja) Jackowski; and the following siblings: Violet, Helen, Ann, Mary, Millie, Kaye, Faye, Stella, Pauline, Theresa, William, John.
Marge graduated from the former North Union High School in 1943.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William ‘Bush’ Burke Jr. in 1982.
Marge was a member of the former Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Footedale, Pa. (now Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church).
She resided in the village of Lambert for the past 65 years.
Marge was employed at the W. T. Grant store in Uniontown, Pa., prior to her marriage.
She was an avid bingo player, slot machine enthusiast, and waited patiently each day for the daily lottery number drawings.
Marge enjoyed baking, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and dancing.
She took exceptional pride in her dress and appearance.
Marge was dedicated to her family and is survived by her two sons who reside in McClellandtown, Pa.: Ronald and his wife Maryann and Gary and his wife Nancy; and her one-and-only grandchild, Adam, whom she truly adored and who was the love of her life!
Marge is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., Monday, May 12, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 9:15 a.m.
A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Footedale, Pa., with the Rev. Father William G. Burkey as Celebrant.
Burial will follow in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Footedale, Pa.
Parish Wake Service will be held in funeral home on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.