Sep 14, 2018

Stephen R. Burchesky, 70, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh, with his beloved wife and children by his side.

He was born in Utica, N.Y., a son of the late Robert Zenon and Anne Jennings Burchesky.

Stephen remained in close contact with countless friends throughout his life: grammar school (Ridgewood; New Hartford, N.Y.), The Manlius Military Academy Old Boys (Syracuse, N.Y.), Union College (Barbourville, Ky.) peers and swim teammates. More friendships formed during his time in California (Hollywood, Sherman Oaks) where he owned AVID (Audio-Visual Instructional Design) Productions. After moving to Pennsylvania, he started Photography by Burchesky as well as US Life Safety Inc., a web-based emergency preparedness company with most notable client, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He established Friends of the Park for Town Park, was a member of the Greater Canonsburg Lions, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and was a founding father of Pittsburgh Curling Club. He is remembered for his loyalty to friends and loved ones, his passion for photography and his creative abilities, especially planning the most outrageous and original parties. Stephen was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church (CUPC). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to CUPC, American Heart Association, LLS Society or Pittsburgh Curling Club.

On July 1, 1989, he married his devoted wife, Bonita Linder, who survives after 29 years of loving marriage. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his two beloved children, Michael Zenon Burchesky and Natalie Linder Burchesky; two brothers, Dr. Kenneth M. Burchesky (Janet Chickering) of Lyndonville, Vt., and R. Douglas Burchesky (Jane) of Walpole, Mass.; sister Carole Burchesky Star (Gary Vineyard) of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his dear daughter, Kathleen A. Burchesky, who was born September 11, 1991, and passed away August 2, 1993.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 17, in Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 West Pike Street, with the Rev. Don Coleman officiating. Those attending are asked to meet at the church. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg.

To extend or view condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.