Genevieve T. Burba, Active Member of All Saints Polish National Catholic Church, Dies at 97

Genevieve T. Burba, aged 97, of Scott Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and as a cherished member of the All Saints Polish National Catholic Church. Burba was married for 44 years to the late Albert Burba and is survived by her children Albert (Sandra) Burba, Jr. and Barbara (Lawrence) Schnurr, as well as her grandson Matthew Schnurr.

A lifelong member of the Polish National Catholic Church, Burba was actively involved in her community, particularly through her participation in the Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Her faith was a central part of her life, and she found joy in serving her church and fellow congregants. She also took pride in preserving her Polish heritage through the food she prepared for family gatherings and church events.

Burba’s home was filled with the bounty of her garden, where she cultivated vegetables and flowers with care. Her love for gardening reflected her dedication to nurturing life and beauty in her surroundings. She was known for her generosity and the warmth she shared with her family and friends, who expressed their gratitude for the love and support she provided throughout her life.

Friends gathered to pay their respects at the SZAFRANSKI – EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., on Friday, May 18, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at All Saints Polish National Catholic Church on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials were requested to the All Saints Polish National Catholic Church Building Fund or Family Hospice and Palliative Care.

Burba’s legacy is one of faith, family, and service. Her life exemplifies the values upheld by the Polish National Catholic Church, which emphasizes community, tradition, and spiritual devotion. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew her, but her memory continues to inspire through the love and faith she lived.

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