Joan L Burke, born and raised in Mifflin Co, PA, moved to FL shortly after graduating high school and met and married Frank E Burke in 1955. Leaves 3 children; Michael S Burke, Duette, Mark S Burke and Michele (Burke) Sutherland, Bradenton. Many grand, step-grand and great-grandchildren fill the family. Joan was a member of Church of the Cross form many years and enjoyed Bible study and writing poems. The family will be having a private gathering to celebrate her life.