Obituaries
Thomas W. Burley
May 04, 2026
Thomas W Burley, age 74, of Milan, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Milan.
He was born on December 14, 1951, in Norwalk to the late Donald S. and Hazel E. (Pickthorn) Burley. He was a 1970 graduate of Edison High School and attended EHOVE Career Center, and briefly Firelands College. He was a lifelong resident of Milan and was a member of the Edison Memorial United Methodist Church.
He served in the US Navy and worked in local motels and restaurants. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sister, Diane (Larry) Koch of Norwalk; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Joanne Jenck, James Burley, John P. Burly, Rodney Burley and Virginia Ann Burley.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Milan Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH.
Thomas W. Burley
May 04, 2026
Thomas W Burley, age 74, of Milan, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Milan.
He was born on December 14, 1951, in Norwalk to the late Donald S. and Hazel E. (Pickthorn) Burley. He was a 1970 graduate of Edison High School and attended EHOVE Career Center, and briefly Firelands College. He was a lifelong resident of Milan and was a member of the Edison Memorial United Methodist Church.
He served in the US Navy and worked in local motels and restaurants. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sister, Diane (Larry) Koch of Norwalk; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Joanne Jenck, James Burley, John P. Burly, Rodney Burley and Virginia Ann Burley.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Milan Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH.