D. Jane Burke, 82, of Towanda, Pennsylvania, a resident of the Sherwood Personal Care Home, Canton, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, 2017 at the Troy Community Hospital.
Jane was born on Feb. 18, 1935 in Towanda, the daughter of Stephen E. Miller and Floris L. Sherman Miller. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1953. Jane was a well-known seamstress in the area, operating her sewing business from her home. In early years she was employed by Dushore Lingerie and later operated a dairy bar in New Albany, Pennsylvania for several years. Jane was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 10 years until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, reading and working crossword puzzles.
Jane was born on Feb. 18, 1935 in Towanda, the daughter of Stephen E. Miller and Floris L. Sherman Miller. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1953. Jane was a well-known seamstress in the area, operating her sewing business from her home. In early years she was employed by Dushore Lingerie and later operated a dairy bar in New Albany, Pennsylvania for several years. Jane was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 10 years until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, reading and working crossword puzzles.
Surviving are her children, Cathy Williams of New Albany, Julie Landis and husband Brian of Manheim, Pennsylvania and Chris Dunham of Towanda; grandchildren, Heather Porter and husband Mike of Wyalusing, Jason Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Denton Porter, Lauren Porter, Alexa Williams, Porter Williams; and her loving companion, Dan Bergquist of the Sherwood Personal Care Home, Canton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Duane "Butch" Dunham on Aug. 8, 1978.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pennsylvania, with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701, or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850, in Jane's memory. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pennsylvania, with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701, or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850, in Jane's memory. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
