Thomas G. Burkley, Jr.

Thomas G. Burkley, Jr., 60, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of Thomas G. Burkley, Sr. and Maxine M. (Yanoscsik) Burkley, he was born Feb. 1, 1961 in Indiana.

Tom worked as a coal miner, as a drafter for Lehigh Design, and most recently as a printer with the Indiana Gazette. He enjoyed the outdoors and technology, but above all, he loved taking care of his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Rosenberger) Burkley; his mother, Maxine M. Burkley; a son, Christopher Burkey and his wife Tami of Md.; a grandson, Jarrett DeFoor, of Indiana; and three sisters: Debbie Dietz, of Greensburg; Constance Swets, of Minn.; and Jessica Warpness, of Wyo.

Tom is preceded in death by his father, Thomas G. Burkley, Sr.; and two siblings, Christine Burkley and Michael Burkley.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 36 N. 7th St., Indiana, with Gordon Wells officiating.