Mary E. Burger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary E. Burger, age 64, of Chesterland, formerly a longtime Mentor resident, died peacefully on January 20, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 9, 1956 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Mrs. Burger was a dental hygienist at Western Reserve Periodontics for 44 years. She was passionate about her profession. She loved her patients like they were family and always looked forward to guest lecturing for Lakeland Community College & Case Western Reserve University's dental programs. She enjoyed music, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her children, Hallice (Michael) Herrick, Paul (Kellie) Burger, and Cody (Drew) Beasley-Burger; grandchildren, Kyle, Allie, and Corinne Herrick; her significant other, Terry Soroczak; and her sister, Paula (Paul) Muntean. Mary also leaves behind a large extended family and friends who became family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry C. Burger; and her parents, Paul V. Holenka Jr., and Betty L. Holenka. The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral mass in memory of Mary will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord Twp., OH 44060 (Please meet at the church.) The funeral mass will be audio and video recorded so those who cannot attend on Wednesday will be able to watch Mary’s funeral in the days following her service. Please visit Mary E. Burger’s obituary at www.brunners.com to view the funeral mass. Interment will be in Mentor Cemetery. n lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Lakeland Foundation in her name to benefit the dental hygiene students. Contributions can be made online through this link https://bit.ly/3sQcQ6I or by sending to The Lakeland Foundation, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio 44094. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Mary E. Burger

June 9, 1956 - January 20, 2021

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Mary E. Burger

June 9, 1956 - January 20, 2021

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