Eileen Joan Burke

Eileen Joan Burke, 67, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 25th, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born in Shenandoah on July 19th, 1955, Eileen was the daughter of the late Edmund J. and Margaret (Kane) Burke.

Eileen was a 1973 graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School.  She then worked as a police officer for the city of Philadelphia.  She was very active with the Republican Party and was currently serving as a Borough Councilwoman for the town of Shenandoah.  She adored her dogs, Dixie, Dakota, and Caesar, along with her 4 feline friends.

Eileen is survived by her wife, Kathleen (Ransom) Burke, 1 sister, Mary Catherine Berresford with her husband Russ of Shenandoah.  Step-children - Joshua and Matthew Ransom, nieces and nephews – George DeAngelo, John DeAngelo with Amber, Jason Berresford, and Heather Yarnitsky with Rick, great niece and nephew – Kadence and Bryden, including several other great nieces and nephews along with cousins.  1 aunt, Betty Burke.

Visitation for family and friends will take place on Wednesday, November 30th from 9 to 11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah.  Burial will immediately follow in the Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

Contributions in Eileen’s memory may be made to Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Rd, Pottsville, Pa, 17901.

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