Lowell H. Burr

Lowell H. Burr, age 84, of Kinsman,Ohio, passed away Friday, February 6, 2009, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren,OH. He was born October 27, 1924, in Espyville,Pennsylvania, the son of Raymond and Esther (Tidd) Burr. A lifetime Kinsman resident, Mr. Burr was employed by Peerless Electric, U.S. Steel McDonald Works, and then was a self employed truck driver. After retiring from trucking, Mr. Burr worked for Quality Care Nursing Home in Cortland as the maintenance man. He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mr. Burr was a foster parent opening his home to many children over the years. He also loved animals; and loved to garden, woodcraft, and play chess. He especially enjoyed spending time with his two granddaughters. Mr. Burr is survived by his wife, R. Jane (Green) Burr, whom he married November 17, 1952, of Kinsman; his son, Randy (Carla) Burr of Gustavus township, OH; and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Allison Burr, both of Gustavus. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Archie and Alley Burr. Private services will be held at a later date. Burial of cremated remains will take place in Kinsman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, The Hanna Building, 1422 Euclid Ave. Suite 239, Cleveland,OH 44115-1901. Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main St.,Kinsman,OH, handled arrangements. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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