Obituary

Diane e. Burka, 87, of charleston, passed away thursday, july 13, 2017 at the hubbard hospice house, charleston.

Along with her husband, she had been co-owner of bud burka advertising productions, until his passing in 2003. Diane was born on april 12, 1930 to the late samuel and rosie levine.  she grew up in greeley, co and attended the university of colorado at greeley before coming to charleston in 1950. In the 1960’s, diane went into business in charleston with eileen sloman, creating “dilene’s original’s” (purse design).  the success of this purse business was extended to the chicago state fair’s of the late 1960’s.

Diane also participated in the children’s theater as art director and sometimes as a preforming actress in the plays.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her previously mentioned husband of 42 years, bernard “bud” burka.

She is survived by her children, kara baldwin of charleston, richard (pamela) burka of charleston, pat (david) martin of bradenton, fl and joanne burka of charleston; grandchildren, chris and austin martin and josh and mallory burka.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers, onda, jamie and robin johnson.

“many friends were made from the estate sale companies. Thank you all for making that experience so wonderful and always having a chair available for mom to sit when needed.”

funeral service will be 2 p.M. Sunday, july 16, 2017 at barlow-bonsall funeral home with rabbi james cohn officiating. Burial will follow at b’nai israel cemetery in spring hill cemetery, charleston. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers ““ the family suggests donations may be made to: kanawha charleston humane association, 1248 greenbrier st, charleston, wv 25311.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com

barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.