Obituary of Susan M. Burleigh

Susan M. Burleigh, 67, of Grand Valley, passed away at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at her home. Susan was born on July 28, 1949 in Youngsville, PA to the late Harry J. DeVore. She married Howard Burleigh on June 16, 1972. She was a graduate of Youngsville High School, class of 1967. Susan had worked in Warren for an attorney and later at National Forge. She also worked at Wesley Woods. Susan spent countless hours helping run the family farm. She loved cooking, bird watching, farming, gardening, and baking. She is survived by her husband, Howard of Grand Valley; her mother, Gertrude Vogt DeVore of Youngsville; four children, Lori Paladino and husband Joe of Lebanon, Arthur Burleigh and wife Katey of Titusville, Leigh Ann Burleigh and companion Kevin Hasbrouck of Townville, and Douglas Burleigh and companion Jill Beightol of Titusville; six grandchildren, Aric, Ashton, Addison, Jacob, Emma, and Kennedy; four brothers, Wilbur DeVore and wife Dora, Dennis DeVore and wife Sandy, Harry DeVore and wife Ruthann, and George DeVore and wife Reann; two sisters, Sally Asbury & husband Carl, and Linda Sturges and husband Jack; and her special pet dog, Rachel. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Alec Burleigh; a brother, Anson DeVore; and a sister, Sharon Stec. No public calling hours will be observed. A private service will be conducted for the family. Memorial contributions can be made to Vroman Excelsior Church 2695 Gossville Rd., Grand Valley, PA 16420. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville is in charge of arrangments.