Tara Anne Burkey

BURKEY--Tara Anne, 52, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 2023 in Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 7, 1970, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Deborah (Allbaugh) Burkey of Johnstown. She is survived by her parents and brother, Robert Troy Burkey, his wife Angela (Miller), and their children, her nieces and nephews: Vincent, Christopher, Allison, Anthony, and Emma. She is also survived by her fiancé William Trotz, his daughters Abby and Lauren, and grandchildren Ethan and Lydia. Tara is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins, to whom she was very close and loved very much. Tara is a member of the Ebensburg Evangelical Bible Church, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and sign language interpreter. She worked as a sign language interpreter at the Hiram G. Andrews Center, in other educational settings, and with the local police. She finished her 20-year career at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Alleghenies as Coordinator of Community Employment Services. A memorial service celebrating Tara’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Ebensburg Evangelical Bible Church, Revloc, PA, with Pastor Cliff Richey IV officiating. Private commital, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. The family is being served by the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, 229-231 First St., Conemaugh. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.