Edward D. Burke, 94, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday March 11, 2019, at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA surrounded by his family. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, he was the son of the late Margaret (Elliot) and David Burke.

He proudly served his country during World War II as a Technician 4th Grade in the 2nd Battalion, 544th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment. Ed spent his working years as a plumber and pipefitter for Local 520. He retired in 1986.

In earlier years, Ed enjoyed attending his grandson's sporting events. Most of all, Ed cherished spending time with his family and friends.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Bridget Rieker (widow of Peter Rieker) of Lancaster; his two grandsons: Timothy Rieker husband of Amy (Pickard) Rieker and Daniel Rieker all of Lancaster; one Great-Granddaughter, Riley, one Great-Grandchild on the way as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Greis in March, 1994 after almost 50 years of marriage; his second wife Mary O'Hara in May, 2017 after 21 years of marriage; and his siblings: James, William, Margaret, David and John.

Friends and Family will be received from 5PM-7PM on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church, 558 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ed's memory to St. Anne's Retirement Community, Annual Fund, 3952 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512.