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Dolores Burlett

February 13, 1937 ~ October 19, 2024 (age 87) 87 Years Old

Dolores Burlett Obituary

Dolores (Gerner) Burlett, 87, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Villa St. Joseph, Baden, after fighting a prolonged battle with Multiple Myeloma & Myasthenia Gravis. Born February 13, 1937, in Bruin, PA, to the late Ernest & Margaret Gerner.  Dolores was a 1955 graduate of Karns City High School. In 1957, she married Edward Burlett and the couple chose to reside and raise their family in Bell Acres, where they remained until Dolores's move to Beaver last year. She spent 31 happy years as the cafeteria manager for the Quaker Valley School District before her retirement, as well as 27 years as a baker for the Allegheny Country Club. A member of Good Samaritan Parish and Christian Mothers/Ladies Guild of Ambridge, Dolores enjoyed serving her church and community. Most of all, Dolores loved being with her family and was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Dolores is survived by her daughter, Teresa, with whom she resided, son, John (Bonny) Burlett of Economy, grandson Andrew (Casey) Burlett of Cranberry, great-grandson, Garrett, brother in-law, Russell Slater, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents, were her husband, Edward, brother and sister-in-law, Charles & Ruth Gerner, brother, LeRoy Gerner, and sister, Loretta Slater. Dolores will rest in peace with her faithful companion Buddy. The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Richard Hogan, Dr. Remtulla, Dr. Sherry & Moon Oncology, and the staff of Villa St. Joseph for the exceptional care they provided to Dolores over the years. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 23, from 2-6 PM, in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003. A funeral mass will take place on Thursday, October 24, at 10 AM in St. Luke the Evangelist Parish - Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge.  EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH.  Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery.

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
October 23, 2024

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
John Syka Funeral Home, Inc.
833 Kennedy Drive
Ambridge, PA 15003

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday
October 24, 2024

10:00 AM
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish - Good Samaritan Catholic Church
725 Glenwood Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003

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