Barbara A. Burman, 95, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Gardens at Stevens.
She was born in Walton, NY, to the late Myron H. and Alice A. (Dayton) More and was the wife of George Burman.
She was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for over 25 years. Barbara was a skilled homemaker who worked several part-time jobs over the years. Known for her creative, gentle, and kind soul, she enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family. Barbara was not a complainer.
In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by seven children, David, husband of Audrey Burman, Dianne, wife of Danny Messner, Carol, wife of Dean Meade, Linda, wife of Andy Fisher, Julie, wife of Robbie Quaintance, Nathan Burman, partner of Lori Wise, Dana, husband of Becca Burman; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hariette Carpenter and a brother, William More.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Burman and a granddaughter, Jessica Messner.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3 Denver Rd., Denver, with Rev. Keith Sweitzer officiating. Interment will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to The Cross Puzzle Project, Care of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3 Denver Rd., Denver, PA 17517.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
