Frederick James Burkhart

Frederick James Burkhart, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 28, 2023. Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in the Ellet and Tallmadge Area.

Frederick graduated from Patton High School then served in the U.S. Air Force and played baritone in the Air Force Band. He also played for two presidents, President Truman and President Johnson.  He attended St. Francis College, upon returning from the Air Force. Frederick retired as an Electrician from General Tire after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthew's and Our Lady of Victory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Elsie Burkhart; step mother, Gertrude Burkhart; beloved grandparents, Archie and Molly Burkhart; sisters, Shirley Burkhart and Patricia Miller.

Frederick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dolores "Dorie"; daughters, Linda (Jerry) Rhodes, Sharon (Gary) Bednarik; sons, Frederick (Carrie) Burkhart, Ronald Burkhart; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2023 at Our Lady of Victory, 73 North Ave., Tallmadge with Fr. John Hengle officiating.  The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Our Lady of Victory's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofvictorychurchtallmadge/.

Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery.