Jay Burns's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2026 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Jay Burns

December 5, 1938 - August 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Jay Burns's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2026 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

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Jay Burns

December 5, 1938 - August 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

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Jay Burns Obituary

The family announces the passing of Jay Burns of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania on August 4, 2026. Jay, born on December 5, 1938, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles E. Burns and Thelma R. Burns (Snavely); his former wife Mary S. Burns; his son Jay R. Burns Jr.; and his siblings, Robert Burns and Barbara Gestiewicz.

He is survived by: his wife Lois Burns (Vander Closter); his daughter Crystal Radzai (Jerry) of Mt. Carmel; his grandson Michael Gould (Jennie) of Middletown; and his great grandchildren, Carter Gould and Cora Gould.

The family has requested that memorial contributions in Jay's name be sent to Open Door Bible Church (Missions), 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown PA 17057 or to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matinchek Funeral Home



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Open Door Bible Church
200 Nissley Dr, Middletown, PA 17057

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Open Door Bible Church
200 Nissley Dr, Middletown, PA 17057

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