William Brian Burke

William "Brian" Burke passed into Heaven on April 20, 2025. Born on 1/13/58 to Nancy K. and William A. Burke of Pasadena, Md. Brian spent his youth in Anne Arundel County before moving to the Frederick area and later retired to Delaware.

He is survived by his father William A. Burke of Pasadena MD, his son Chuck and wife Jess Burke of New Tazwell Tennessee., his sister Nancy and husband Mark Benny of Milton DE, his Aunt Jane Hart of Atlantic Beach FL, his Aunt Lynn And Stephen Holmes of BelAir MD, his niece Sarah and husband Tyson Morelock of Hanover PA, and his nephew Joseph Benny of Orlando, FL, his good friend and caretaker Steve Sandoe and his faithful companion and service dog Sarge (aka "The Mayor of Broadkill").

Brian had a true appreciation for animals and nature. He was happiest camping in a tent with his dogs in the "mountains" of Frederick and Washington Counties. Kayaking with his Washington County Kayaking group anywhere in the western MD area brought him great joy. Brian was very devoted to his mother and acted as her caretaker later in her life.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Brian's name be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org).