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Shirley Burket

Feb. 11, 1940 – July 23, 2025

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Shirley Burket, 85, Duncansville, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Bedford, daughter of the late Russell and Sarah (Claar) Stiffler.

She married Woodrow Burket Jr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1983.

She is survived by a son, Randy Burkett and wife, Sheryl, of Altoona; a daughter, Susan Noel of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren: Jenna Burkett and fiance, Simon Harris, of Raleigh, N.C.; Jarryd Burkett and wife, Kelly Jo, of Altoona; Dana Smith of Pittsburgh; and Brandi Noel of Tampa, Fla.; great-grandchildren: Violet Smith, JJ Shuta, Lacey, Levie, Nevaeh, Williow, Paris and Ryan and Myles Burkett; and a sister, Nancy Jane Strawbridge. She is also survived by her loving companion, Allen Moorhead.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilmer Stiffler; and sister-in-law, Annabelle Stiffler.

Shirley was a 1958 graduate of Bedford High School. She worked at Butterick Co. Inc. before retiring and spending more than 20 years as a greeter at Walmart in East Freedom, where she was well known.

At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org).

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