James Edward Burkhart, 95, of Feasterville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Ashville, PA and raised in Altoona, PA, where he was a lifelong resident, he attended Altoona Catholic High School until he was drafted into the Army for WWII , where he served as a TEC 5 radio operator out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia .

Son of the late Paul and Evelyn Burkhart, and husband of the late Rose Burkhart, the love of his life and wife of 70 years , James is survived by his children Susan (Stephen) Brookes of Feasterville, Jim (Jane) Burkhart of Bangor, ME, Dan (Martina) Burkhart of Tujunga, CA, and Rebecca Ludwig of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren Ryan, Joseph, Austin, Christopher, James, Catherine, and Elizabeth; and his sister Polly Flacco , as well as beloved nieces & nephews .

Jim was an avid reader and a skilled woodworker, who built the home and farm where he and Rose raised their family. He held many additional jobs over the years but his toughest and most rewarding achievement was tending their farm and raising his family. He enjoyed hearing the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren . Jim was a man of few words but had a huge heart and was fiercely devot ed to his family.  He will be dearly missed.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel, 333 West County Line Road, Huntington Valley, PA and from 10am to 11am on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00am. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in h is name can be made to the Lower Southampton Fire Department, 466 Elmwood Avenue, Trevose , PA or to a charity of your choice.