Thomas Matthew Burchett
March 15, 2021
Thomas Matthew Burchett, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Born in Marion, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Burchett and Alice R. Burchett. He worked as a sample molder in the Pattern Department of Lancaster Malleable Castings Company in 1989 and previously as a molder starting there in 1959. During his free time, he enjoyed remodeling homes and photography. He was a clockmaker, Tom loved to repair and build clocks. Tom is survived by his three children: Vincent Burchett (Jean) of Lititz, James Russell (Donna) of Oxford, and Dawn Bates of Manor Township; also surviving are his 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, his sisters Janis Croft, Priscilla Dunkelbarger (Terry), Rhonda, and Nancy Gantz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra L. Burchett; his brothers Joseph Burchett, Jesse Burchett, and Alden Burchett; his sisters Jane Martin, Mary Burkey, and Sarah Burchett. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Friends are welcome to greet the family at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Neffsville Lutheran Cemetery.
Thomas Matthew Burchett, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Born in Marion, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Burchett and Alice R. Burchett. He worked as a sample molder in the Pattern Department of Lancaster... View Obituary & Service Information