William T Burkey, age 82, of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

He was born on Tuesday, January 2, 1934, in Mahonoy City, a son of the late John R Burkey and the late Mary E Parfitt Burkey.

He served in the 4th Tank Regt of the US Army.

Bill was a heavy equipment operator, mechanic, and welder for Pavex, Inc., York, prior to his retirement.

He was a member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont.

He was also a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

His wife Christine A Markovski Burkey passed away in 2002.

Preceding him in death in addition to his parents and his wife were a son, Mark Andrew Burkey; six sisters, Zelma Reinsel, Margaret Anzur, Mary Petrock, Jesse Lindenmuth, Edna Clifford, and Shirley Stamm; and five brothers, Daniel Burkey, Paul Burkey, John Burkey, Clarence Burkey, and Joseph Burkey.

He is survived by a daughter, Rosanna C Burkey of Hershey; two sons, Dennis A Burkey and his wife Linda of Schuylkill Haven and Thomas W Burkey of Valley View; three grandsons, Michael Burkey, Jeffrey Burkey, and Alexander W Burkey; a granddaughter, Samantha Burkey; a great grandson, Michael Burkey; a great granddaughter, Michele Burkey; his close friend, Bernice Wetzel of Tremont; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont, on Tuesday, December 27, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., with The Rev Jason Stokes as celebrant.

Visitation was held from 10 a.m to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Parish.

Burial with Military Honors was made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry Street, Tremont PA 17981.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .