BURKHART, Margaret A., 84, of Wheeling, died Saturday, December 27, 2008 in Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheeling.
Margaret was born May 22, 1924 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Kalbitzer Burkhart. She was retired from Cook’s Department Store and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Rafa and Kathryn Neider.
Surviving are three nieces, Rose Ella Neider and Pamela Neider, both of Wheeling and Julia Rafa Baranski and her husband, Michael of Woodleaf, N.C.; two nephews, Michael Rafa and his wife, Mary Ann of Warwood and Philip Nieder of Wheeling; two great-nephews, Jeffrey Neider and his wife, Karen Sue and Nathan Neider and his wife, Christine, all of Wheeling; a great-niece, Mary Christine DePellegrin of Wheeling; five great-great- nephews, Jason Williams and his wife, Elizabeth of Pittsburgh, Pa., Christopher Baranski of North Carolina, Matt and Micky Rafa of West Virginia and Lee Michael Neider of Wellsburg, W.Va.; and five great-great-nieces, Amanda Neider of Bellaire, Ohio, Amanda Baranski of North Carolina, Marie Rafa of West Virginia, and Gina and Erin Neider of Wheeling.
Visitation will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. Frank O’Kruta as celebrant. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are by Altmeyer Funeral Home, South Wheeling Chapel, 3828 Jacob Street, Wheeling.
Jule, Susie, Pam and all..
Sorry I can’t be there with you, but my thoughts and prayers will certainly be there. Aunt Marg was good to us when we needed her; a kinder soul I’ve never met. She was as close to my own as family could be. If I can do anything, call me. Miss you all.
Julie, Rose Ella & Pam,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Margaret “Margo”. Her sincere and loving ways always brought a smile to those who knew and loved her. I’m very lucky to have such a very dear friend and a beautiful lady touch my life. I have many wonderful memories that I will cherish always. Margo had a heart of gold and I’m sure God has a special place for her. All my love, Carmella
To The Burkhart Family:
I am truly sorry for the loss of your dear love one. Words cannot express the pain and sorrow that you feel. But, please keep in mind God’s promise found in the Bible at Revelation chapter 21, verse 4. It reads: “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.The former things have passed away.”
May God comfort you during these difficult times.