Feb 15, 2021

D. Richard McBurnie, 80, of Charleroi, passed away February 11, 2021, peacefully, in his home, with his family by his side.

A son of the late Donald McBurnie and Oleda Risky Alessio, Rich was born in Ontario, Pa., October 7, 1940.

Rich enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard serving honorably for three years; in 1958 he then enlisted in the United States Army serving in Korea. Following his service to his country, Rich was a 50 year journeyman for the Pipefitters Local Union 354; a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, treasurer of the Charleroi Legion Post 22 Firing Squad and an active member and past commander for the Charleroi American Legion Post 22.

Rich is survived by his wife and best friend, Darlene Spinner McBurnie, who would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 11, 2021.

He is also survived by his four children, Tim S. (Lori) McBurnie of Ohio, Richard J. McBurnie of Charleroi, Dan A. McBurnie of Charleroi and Linda McBurnie McNaney of Charleroi; his grandchildren, Jon Thomas “J.T”, Jared, Alaina (Dean), Travis, Janelle (Nick), Pastor Christopher (Sami), Colton (Ashley), Chase, Danielle and Morgan; and his beloved six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by his daughter, Airman Terri McBurnie Suchy; grandson, Mac McBurnie; great-grandchild, Dylan; his brother, Hugh “Bud” McBurnie; his stepfather, James Alessio; and his stepmother, Esther McBurnie.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, in the Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 226 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi. Funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. A private burial will be held for immediate family only at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com