Arthur A. Burt
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Due to impending weather, Arthur's funeral service has been changed to Friday, March 23rd.
Arthur A. Burt, 93, of Lititz, formerly of Compass, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Carole Hunt Burt with whom he shared 18 years of marriage and his first wife, Miriam H. Burt who died in 1995. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Mary E. Burt.
Art was an area resident all his life and a 1942 graduate of the Scott High School in Coatesville. He proudly served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He was employed by the former Lukens Steel Co. of Coatesville for 35 years, retiring in 1982.
He was a life long active and supportive member of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was also instrumental in founding Handi-Crafters, Inc. of Thorndale.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children; Thomas C. Burt and wife Holly of Coatesville and Mary Burt Seay and husband Tom of Kutztown, one daughter in law, Mary C. Burt, step daughter Michelle Johnston and husband David of Skipback, PA, step son Glenn Stauffer and wife Melinda of Lititz, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons Arthur A. "Pud" Burt, III and Nathaniel B. Burt and one brother Jasper F. Burt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1520 W Kings Hwy, Gap, PA 17527 on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11 am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing and visitation at the church from 10 to 11am. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Handi-Crafters, Inc., 215 Barley Sheaf Rd, Thorndale, PA 19372.
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Prayers of Sympathy for the Family of Art Burt
Art always had a mischievious look in his eye, and a great sense of humor--even in his last days at the hospital. He was a joyful man who could be a lot of fun, but who also took his faith seriously. We will miss him at St. John's Church, and our prayers go out to his family and friends.
With deepest sympathy from the Rector and People of St. John's Episcopal Church, Compass PA
Carole and family, So sorry
Carole and family, So sorry to read of Art's passing. Praying God will give you peace.
Thank you for your
Thank you for your condolences. It is much appreciated by our family.