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Thomas Burchett of OHIOVILLE
01/06/1925 - 07/05/2010Thomas Burchett, 85, of Ohioville, passed away early Monday morning, July 5, 2010, at Heritage Valley Beaver, following a brief illness.
Born January 6, 1925, in Smiths Ferry, PA, he was a son of the late James and Ruby Caskey Burchett. He retired from Crucible Steel, Colt Industries, Midland, as a roll foreman after 38 years. He was a faithful member of New Salem Presbyterian Church, Ohioville, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II as a sergeant with a tank company in Germany.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 60 years, Beatrice L. Talbott Burchett; a daughter, Karen and Mark Hoenig of Chippewa Township; a son-in-law, Wilbur Krafft of Calcutta, Ohio; a brother, Robert Burchett, and a sister, Frances Reed, both of Midland; two grandchildren, Eric Cannon, Charlotte, NC, and Kaitlyn Hoenig of Chippewa Township, and a special nephew, Don Johnson of East Palestine, OH.
Preceding him in death, besides his parents, was his daughter, Diane Krafft, in 2001; two sisters, Mary McDole and Jean Johnson Bowers, and two brothers, James and William Burchett.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the SCHWERHA-NOLL FUNERAL HOME, 600 Beaver Ave., Midland. Additional visitation will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the New Salem Presbyterian Church, Ohioville. The service will be conducted by his pastor, Reverend Jeffrey Marquis, followed by private interment at Highland Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. Military honors will be given by the Midland American Legion.
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Name: Chris Martin
Relation: High school friend
Dear Karen and family,
Karen, I was so sorry to read about the death of your father. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. God bless.
Sincerely, Chris Martin (Fedorko)
Name: John Burchett
Relation: Nephew
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. We are also sorry that we cannot be there to support the family at this time. Everyone is in our prayers, and we do hope to visit with you the next time we are up from Texas. I enjoyed the many visits we had as I was growing up when Pap would load everyone up in the old car and head off "to visit Tom". I still remember the time he shared some of his WWII stories with me. Pap said he hadn't even heard those. Although we have been away for some time, and the visits had been reduced to special occasions such as weddings, he will still be missed. All our love. The Burchetts (John, Amy, John Jr., Sarah, Bridie, and James).
Name: Tuttle Sprowl
Relation: neice
Iam sorry to here that Uncle Tom was so ill. Aunt Bea he is in glory land now in the comfort of
our father who are't in heaven. We are only here for a short while. We become selfish of our loved ones and dont want to let go. But they don't belong to us , they always belonged to our father.
I remember when I was a little girl and stayed at your house . I was treated like I was one of your owne children. Thank you. Uncle Tom had such a soft voice and walked so quiet. He had such a gentle spirit. He will be missed. Iam here in Texas. I talked to mom. She will be at the funeral. Again I am sorry.
Love you Auntie Bea !
Franny
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