Marlene Kay Burton Obituary
We announce the death of Marlene Kay Burton of Mineral City, Ohio, who passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 84. Marlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Schafer and Irene Schafer (Ley); her siblings, Robert Schafer, Jerry Schafer and Norma Oliver; her in-laws, Eli and Hazel Burton; her siblings-in-law, Paul Oliver and Geraldine Schafer; her niece Brenda Schafer; and her great grandchild Ciara Morelli.
She is survived by: her husband Murvel Leon Burton; her children, Michael of Mineral City, Diane Burton of Mineral City, Ronald of Mineral City, Karma Burton of Mineral City, Linda of Mineral City and David Shilts of Mineral City; her grandchildren, Adam Herron, Jennifer Shilts Cutler (Robert), Heidi Varansky (Derek), Bill Jones (Tori), Corey Jones (Leoria), Alexa Burton (Harry Kamenos), Jenna Morelli, Angela Morelli, Ericka Morelli and Sydney Smith; her great grandchildren, Malachi Varansky, MaKenna Varansky, Evelyn Jones, Silus Jones, Nadyne Blose, Lukas Jones, Alaina Jones, Caliya Morelli and Aniya Morelli; her sisters-in-law, Willa McNutt and Sue Schafer; and her close friends, Nick and Luann Herron of Massillon, Ohio.. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marlene's memory may be made to Mineral City Church of the Nazarene, or the Mineral City Senior Center, both at 4705 Center St., Mineral City OH, 44656.
