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Kathryn R. (LaRUE) Burkey, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2025 at home. She was born to the late Raymond and Kathryn (Dunn) LaRUE on April 25, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was employed by General American Credit Title Company as an Administrative Assistant, after working for the FBI for a short period. She belonged to the Duquesne American Croatian Club and the Mifflin Club. She enjoyed playing Keno, watching Gunsmoke, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her sons James Shumard of Munhall and David (girlfriend Jennifer) Shumard of Duquesne, grandchildren Brianna Shumard, Tanner Shumard and Evie Shumard, great-grandchildren Kayden Richmond and Bryson Shumard and sisters Carole (Ron) Auch of Steubenville, Ohio and Dianne LaRUE of Jacksonville, Florida.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where Words of Comfort will be shared at 7 pm.
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