Brenda Sue Burncheck
West Leisenring
Mrs. Brenda Sue Burncheck, 62, of West Leisenring, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, in her home.
She was born in Morgantown, W.Va., January 24, 1964, to the late James “Bud” Smallwood and Delphia “Posie” Rose Duley Caton.
Brenda graduated from Uniontown Area High School, Class of 1982. During high school, she attended Vo-Tech for the Horticulture program. She also attended Laurel Technical Institute for the Medical Assistant Program.
Brenda met her soulmate, Theodore “Teddy” Burncheck at the age of 13, and they were united in marriage July 5, 1984. Together, they recently celebrated 42 years of marriage, 49 years together, and were a pure example of what a rich marriage is.
Brenda was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Oliver. She had a great love and passion for Jesus. She loved gardening, bird watching, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. She naturally enjoyed taking care of others, her family, and her home. She had a green thumb and a gorgeous, well maintained plant room into the entrance of her home. She loved feeding her hummingbirds. She absolutely loved butterflies, so much that her entire house was decorated in butterflies throughout. She served as a motherly figure to many others than just her own. She was funny and full of energy.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Theodore “Teddy” Burncheck; one daughter, Jessie McGuire and husband Matthew; two sons, Jeremy Burncheck and girlfriend Holly Yauch, Jacob Burncheck and wife Carly; 10 grandchildren, John “Billy” Cramer and wife Halee, Anna Rose McGuire, Makayla Burncheck, Owen Burncheck, Kaiden James Burncheck, Jacob Michael Burncheck, Isabella Sue Burncheck, Weston Bourne, Colton Callen, and Peyton Callen; along with one great- granddaughter, Ellie Grace Cramer; four siblings, James (Sammy) Smallwood, Deborah Lee, David Gearing and wife Sheila, Daniel Gearring and wife Candy; father-in-law Nicholas Burncheck Junior; one sister-in-law, Gina Pluto; nieces and nephews in great abundance; and many friends who have also become part of the family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Diana Creek and William (Rodney) Smallwood.
Visitation will be held in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 603 N. Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401, Tuesday, August 4, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., and from 4 until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m., with Pastor Gary McFadden officiating.
Inurnment is in Pisgah Cemetery in Smithtown, W.Va.
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