NEW SPRINGFIELD – Mina N. Burkey, 82, of New Springfield, passed away at her home unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 18.

Mina was born on August 13, 1931 in Petersburg, a daughter of John and Mary (Nichols) Valentine. She graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1949, and was a lifetime member of the Petersburg Presbyterian Church. She married Ted Burkey on her birthday in 1950.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. An avid reader, she would especially enjoy mysteries with a touch of romance. Most of all, she loved to take care of her family and those close to her.

Mina leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughter, Brenda Dull with whom she made her home; her two sons Ted Burkey of New Springfield and Jack Burkey of New Middletown; six grandchildren, Rich(Collette)Sheely, Dan Dull, Cory (Kelly) Husted, Shannon Dunlevy, Erica Burkey, and Elissa Burkey; four great grandchildren, Bryce and Grace Dunlevy and Kegan and Gwen Sheely; a sister Sally Codner of New Middletown; cousins Grace Brown of Columbus and Dora Phelps of Florida; her niece Adonna Codner, whom she was especially close with, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ted who passed away in September of 2008, and her daughter Sherrie.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Petersburg Presbyterian Church, 13996 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, with the Reverend Julieann Joy officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Mina's memory to Petersburg Presbyterian Church, 13996 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg, OH 44454.

The Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.