Carl C. Burkey

Carl C. Burkey , 66, of Elyria, died Friday, December 6, 2013 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain after a 3 year illness. Carl was born January 30, 1947 in Uniontown, PA. He had lived in Elyria and North Ridgeville. He retired from Reliable Springs, Elyria and had attended Christian Life Church of God Mount Assembly, Lorain. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his companion, caretaker and wife, Kathryn Burkey of Vermilion; children, David Burkey of Vermilion, Chris Burkey of Columbus, , Stephanie Burkey of Vermilion, and Michelle Dudkovich of Vermilion; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; brothers, Michael Burkey of Lorain, James Robert Burkey of Elyria, and sisters, Joanne White of Elyria, Diane Arison of New London and Connie of North Ridgeville. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sarah (nee Williams) Burkey and brothers Tom, Clarence and Joseph Burkey. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Christian Life Church of God Mount Assembly, 3559 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44053. Visitation will follow until 4:30 p.m. at the church. Pastor Wallace Justice will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.