Mary Lou BURDICK

Mary Lou BURDICK, 83, of Bradenton, FL and Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Bradenton Hospice House, Bradenton, FL.

Born October 5, 1937, in Allentown, she was the daughter of Herman W. and Susie L. Cramer Kruger.  On December 1, 1956, in Wellsville, she married Donald “Red” Burdick, who survives.  A graduate of Wellsville High School and Alfred State College of Technology, she was employed by Ithaca College as an Executive Secretary serving under the director of security, the Vice-President and the President of the college.

Surviving besides her husband of 64 years, Donald, are:  two children, Lori Burdick of Sarasota, FL and Robert “Bob” Burdick of Bradenton, FL;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Beatrice Taylor and Edna Miller; and three brothers, Oliver Kruger, Ralph Kruger, and Carl Kruger.

A private graveside service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or the Tidewell Hospice Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.