Rose Teresa Burke, 91 of La Plata, MD, passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2015. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Daniel Harold Burke and the late Florence (Dixon) Burke. Rose was proud of her Irish heritage and enjoyed listening to Irish music. She was known and loved for her sense of humor. Rose remained close to her childhood friends and often visited her hometown in PA. Her hobbies included crocheting and cake decorating. In addition to her parents, Rose was predeceased by her husband, John Thomas Burke, Sr.; brothers, William Burke, Harold Burke and James Burke; and sister, Florence Bedingfield. Rose is survived by her four children, John Thomas Burke, Jr. (Karen), Daniel Thomas Burke, Martina Burke O’Neil (Dennis) and Susan Burke Bowling (Clark); nine grandchildren, Jeff, John, Kelly, Dan, Nick, Brian, Kayti, Brent and Danielle; and nine great-grandchildren, T.J., Kylie, Gavin, Ryker, Teagan, Weston, Mya, Kameron and Logen. Family and friends will be received for Rose’s Life Celebration on Friday, March 27, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 […]
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