Death Notice: Rev. David L. Burkhart

Word has been received of the death of The Rev. David L. Burkhart, 71, on August 9, 2010, at 9:45 a.m.

Before going on honorable location in 1978, he served congregations in Easton, Perkasie, Stroudsburg, Harmony, St. Paul's and Kleinfeltersville.

A Memorial service will be held at the Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Saturday, August 14 at 11 a.m. A viewing will be Friday, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 18.  He is also survived by two daughters, Suzanne Myers and Sandra Buchalter, and three grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Ruth Burkhart, 402 Marshall Drive, Shillington, PA 19607.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Heartland Hospice, 4 Park Plaza, Park Road North, Suite 105 A, Wyomissing, PA 19610, or Calvary United Methodist Church, 1 W. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540.

Online obituary: http://www.legacy.com/ReadingEagle/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=144595691

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