Theresa A. Burris' Obituary
Theresa Amelia Burris, 79, beloved wife of Robert William Burris, peacefully went home to be with her Lord at 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of Alliance, Theresa was very active at North Georgetown First Brethren Church. She loved working with children, teaching Sunday School, and helping with Vacation Bible School. She also loved her in-home Bible Studies. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Theresa is survived by her husband Robert of 57 years; four daughters, Gail Pulka of Yardley, PA, Cindy Yoder of Hardwick, VT, Terri Pelger of Alliance, OH, and Tami Greenawalt of Alliance, OH; one son, Robert Burris, Jr. of N. Homeworth, OH; fifteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Theresa was preceded in death by her; parents, Mike and Amelia Haiduk; two sisters, Annie Aebi and Rosie Madsen; one brother, George Haiduk; and one grandson & one granddaughter. The family will receive friends at the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Private funeral services for the family will be held on Thursday with the Rev. Moses Yoder, her son-in-law, officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park.
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