Obituary of Sylvia A. Burk

Sylvia A. Burk, 62, of Lee Center, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Rome Health. She was born in Rome on March 22, 1962, a daughter of the late Edwin and Edith (Brower) Turner. She was married to the late Stanley Burk.

Sylvia worked was bus monitor at Birnie Bus Co. for over 30 years. She loved to go to camp with her husband, sit out by the campfire and have her coffee.

She is survived by two sisters, Peggy Gebo (David) and Viola Turner; two brothers, Edwin Turner, Jr. (Shirley) and Timothy Turner (Maureen); sister-in-law, Susan Turner; several nieces, nephews, cousins and her beloved cat, Pepper. She was predeceased by a sister, Janet Bleyer; and brother, Terry Turner.

Sylvia’s family would like to thank her caregivers, Chris and Alicia Smith, and the staff of ICU at Rome Health, especially Tina and Ashley, for their wonderful care and compassion.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440.

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