Regina M Burke

Regina M. Burke, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on January 13, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late William F. and Anna R. (Forestal) Burke. Regina moved to Avon Park in 2004 coming from Hamilton, New Jersey. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church and Highlands Ridge Golf Club. She enjoyed golfing, swimming and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her four sisters: Ann Therese Burke, Claire Lensis (Dick) of Avon Park, FL; Frances Carroll (Tom)-NJ; Patricia Szathmary-Avon Park, FL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister: Mary Burke. There will be a Funeral Mass on Monday, July 27, 2015, 11:00am, at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Father Jose Gonzalez officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Regina's memory to: St. Catherine Catholic School, 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870 (www.stcathe.com) or Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Rd., Sebring, FL 33870 (www.chaptershealth.org) Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home (863) 385-0125 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com