Allegheny County PA Archives- Obituaries: English, Alice Burkhard, Jun 2009 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Patti Lang,, Oct 2009 Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/ ________________________________________________ OBITUARIES - PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE - SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 ENGLISH, Alice Burkhard (McCARTHY) Age 88, of Canonsburg, PA, formerly of Elyria, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. She was born December 26, 1920 in Braddock, PA, daughter of the late Edward F. and Anna (Shields) McCarthy. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Drew A. Burkhard in 1991, and also preceded by her second husband, Addison R. English in 1996. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Alice lived several years in St. Petersburg, FL where she was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Drew A. Burkhard Jr. of Lilliwaup, WA and Allyson (Tom) Fritz of Canonsburg, PA; grandchildren, Chris, Mallory and Mike Fritz, Hannah and Andrew Burkhard and Kara Stahley; great grandchildren, Kinsey and Tyler Holland and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husbands, Alice was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Marguarette Dubbs, Nancy Yarsky and Edward, Francis, Jack and Charles McCarthy. Funeral services are private and interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery alongside her husband, when her granddaughter returns from service in Afghanistan. Those who wish may contribute to a charity of your choice, in her memory. Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC.