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Bertha C. Burris

12/14/1918 - 11/29/2015

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Obituary For Bertha C. Burris

Bertha C. Burris, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2015 at The Gables. She was born December 4, 1918 in Steubenville a daughter of the late James S. & Marie Pfannenschmidt Burris. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, East Springfield Homemakers, Y.W.C.A., Woman’s Club of Steubenville Garden Dept., Neighborhood House and Clover Twig of Weirton Medical Center. Preceding her in death were a brother Joseph “Brother” Burris and sister Florence (Charles) Tortorice.

Bertha lived most of her life in Steubenville until a few years ago when she moved with her niece in East Springfield. She started her working career as an operator with Ohio Bell and was a service observer when she left to join her sister Florence in running The Hub Tearoom. Then they owned and operated the Korner Kupboard Bakery and The Federal Terrace restaurant. In 1977, Bertha joined the staff at DiGregory’s Greenhouse and Garden Center.

Bertha is survived by her nieces Janet M. Burris & Jo Ann (William) Meyer; two great nieces Valerie (Walt) Stromack and Stephanie Pethtel; great great niece Samantha Cooley; great great nephews Paul Cooley & Tyler Eygabroad; great great great niece Autumn Cuichta; and sister-in-law June Burris.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Wednesday 4-7 p.m.; where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Ronald L. Pritts officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Covenant Prebyterian Church.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Mike Berarducci and family including Josephine DiNovo

    RIP Bertha you lived a wonderful life and shared your joy with so very many. Thanks kid.

  • 09/03/2024

    Ann & Corky Cavanaugh & Family

    Bertha was a wonderful to us and our children when we lived in Steubenville. We enjoyed many special times with her and her sister, Flossie, at the Federal Terrace. Even after that era, she remained a good friend, always enquiring about the children and grandchildren, helping us with flowers and plants when she worked at DiGregorys, remembering our birthdays and anniversaries. She loved her family and spoke often of you. You have our deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Judith Foresha

    My Mother worked in the Tea Room for Florence and Bertha as their cashier for 25 years. My first job was as waitress at the same restaurants.Both Flossie and Bertha were very nice to us both. Thanks for being so good to both of us. RIP special lady

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary & Marilyn Ford

    To Bertha Family,We knew Bertha from the Hub Tea Room and also the Federal Terrace. She was a lovely lady and enjoyed visiting with her at the Tea Room and enjoyed her delicious lunches and brownie dessert.

  • 09/03/2024

    Judy

    The community has lost a real gentlewoman. It would be hard to find anyone nicer than she was. .

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