Rev. Robert W. (Bob) Burkey , 75, of New Ringgold, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at his residence.

Robert was born in Shenandoah, PA. on February 18, 1951, a son of the late Dorothy (Kline) Burkey and John Burkey, Jr. .

He was the husband of Mary E. (Himmelberger ) Burkey. They were married on November 3, 1973.

He was a member of both Christ Church McKeansburg & also New England Valley Mennonite Church, Tamaqua

Bob was a Blue Mountain High School Graduate, Class of 1971 and attended Myerstown Evangelical Seminary Class of 2007. Before retirement he was employed as a Minister at Immunuel Evangelical Congregational Free Church Drehersville, Prior to the ministry, he worked for PP&L and retired in 2008. He was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting and fishing before his health began to decline.

His memberships include the West Penn Archery Club, Orwigsburg Gun Club, Andreas Fish & Game Club , the IOOF New Ringgold and the New Ringgold Fire Company

In addition to Mary, his wife of 52 years, Robert is survived by two sons Brett Burkey, of New Ringgold and Christopher Burkey, husband of Amy of Lehighton, PA. He is also survived by his grandson Carson Burkey

Robert is also survived by his sister, Dottie Murphy, of Orwigsburg and a brother, John Burkey, husband of Donna TX. He was predeceased by his sister Barbara Peifley A Religious Service will be held Friday August 7th , at 3:00 PM at Christ Church McKeansburg in McKeansburg,with Rev. Jonathan Heim and Rev Mark Shellhamer officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 PM.

Interment will be private. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. is honored to be serving the family