Burke D. Sullivan, Jr., 83, of Steubenville, Ohio has gone to be with his Lord and loved ones on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born in Steubenville on February 2, 1942 a son of the late Burke D. & Mildred Walter Sullivan, Sr. He was a 1960 graduate of Wintersville High School.
Preceding Burke in death were his first wife of 45 years, Judith A. “Judy” Mattey Sullivan; two brothers Dwight & Mark Sullivan; sister-in-law Dorothy Huggins; brother-in-law Joseph “Jack” Vitello and his in-laws John & Anna Mattey.
Burke is worshiping at Crossroads Christian Church. He retired in 1999 from Iron City Distributing Co. as the office & warehouse manager.
Burke is survived by his loving wife Paulette “Polly” Vitello Sullivan; three sons Burke (Carrie) Sullivan, Todd (Deborah) Sullivan & Robert Youngkin; daughter Judith Ann (Steve) Hall; eight grandsons Burke Charles, Sean Michael, Marcus Todd, Michael Patrick Sullivan; Chandler Matthew, Nicholas Blaine, Ian Alexander Youngkin; and Robert Hall; three granddaughters Leah Marie DeVincentis, Lauren Elizabeth Schanbacher, Victoria Youngkin; brother Dwain (Linda) Sullivan; sisters-in-law Beverly Sullivan & Maude Sullivan.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Friday 9:30 – 11 a.m. services with Pastor Imre Gulyas officiating. Burial at Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Crossroad Church, 110 Springdale Ave., Wintersville, OH 43953
08/01/2025
Sarah Hill Emmert
Dear Polly and family my prayers are with you and all the family. May your husband's soul rest in peace and rise in Glory. Memory Eternal. I am sorry I was not able to attend calling hours nor the service.
08/01/2025
Lorna Irwin Flesher
I am so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man whom I have known most all of my life, to his family I send my thoughts and prayers and I am very sorry that I could not pay my respects in person. He will be truly missed. Lorna Irwin Flesher
07/31/2025
Jeanne Simpson and family
Burke was the nicest man and cared about everyone. My love to Polly and all of Burke's and Polly's families.
07/30/2025
Matt Glover
Todd and Debbie, It was a pleasure to have met your Dad before he passed. He was so sweet to our Dad, visiting him in hospice and praying with Dad and for Dad. It revealed just what a deep and loving heart your father had. May the good memories you have be everlasting and bring warmth to comfort you. Love, Matt and Monica
07/30/2025
Dr. Larry Roff
Burke ranked among the foremost of all the people I've known in churches where I was pastor (he was at Covenant Presbyterian in Steubenville with me in the 90s) when it came to a fullness of the fruit of the Spirit, a love for Jesus, and hunger for His Word. I was so glad to have been able to call from Florida last week to talk with him and pray with him by phone, hearing how full of peace he was at the prospect of soon being in glory with his Savior. I have flown here to be able to attend his service on Friday.
07/29/2025
Terry DeHamer
Burke has been my friend for almost 30 years. He was an original board member for Christian Connection and the only one who was still with me 20 years later. Burke is the only guy I know who could pull off a pink suit at Easter and a white suit in the summer. He always had a smile on his face and I am going to miss him terribly. There are no words to ease your pain, but we are praying for the whole Sullivan family. A great man graduated to heaven.
07/29/2025
Stephen Grimm
So sorry to hear of Burke's passing. Our love & support goes to the whole Sullivan family. Having recently met Burke at Trinity Hospital while visiting a mutual friend, I instantly admired him with a growing respect... for a man while recovering in the hospital himself took the time to visit our Friend & pray with him, who was his last days. Our thanks goes to Todd and Debbie for introducing us and sharing Burke's story- what a man! The couple of conversations I enjoyed with Burke will last with me for years! Rest on high Burke - You are truly a great guy - that I will remember with great respect! Thank You!
07/29/2025
Anne Misselwitz
I knew Burke for many years. We both attended Covenant Church and lived near each other on Westwood Drive.I also taught his son at Roosevelt School when I first started teaching. He was such a kind man, always with a good word for you. What a gentleman! Condolences to his family.
07/29/2025
Lori Piergallini
BJ & Todd, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He always had a smile on his face and was truly one of the nicest guys around. Although it has been years since I met him when we were all in band together, he never failed to say hello whenever I ran into him. Lori Morrow Piergallini
07/29/2025
Roger Kirkpatrick
Very sorry to hear about Burke's passing. He was a very nice man, always gave you a smile and good words. He will be missed.
07/29/2025
Kathy Kopras Law
I am so sad to hear of Burkes passing. He was such a caring and loving person and always good for a laugh. He made me smile every time I was around him. He loved our family. Even though we saw each other few, far and in-between in the past years, still had that family bond. You will be sooo missed in this family and beyond. Rest peacefully cuz...Give Dad a hug for me!! Much Love and Prayers.....
07/29/2025
Donna Loy
BJ -I am sorry to hear about your dads passing, you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers Donna Loy
07/28/2025
Barry Robb
Burke was a great man with a wonderful personality. He was one of our favorite customers and we enjoyed talking to him whenever he stopped in. We will miss his kind smile. Deepest condolences to Polly and his family.
07/28/2025
Cynthia Sealock
Condolences to you Polly. May God provide you with His strength and His comfort!🙏 Remembering all of the fun times we had at the parties 🥳!
07/28/2025
Rosemarie Plante
Burke brought happiness and tremendous love to my dearest friend Polly. May he now walk with the Lord and feel peace. Rosemarie & Douglas Plante
07/28/2025
Bob VILLAMAGNA
Burke could possibly be the nicest person I've ever met. I've known him for over 50 years and he was always very supportive of me. Rest easy Burke
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