Burton L. Wilson, Sr.

Burton L. Wilson, Sr., 90, of Renovo passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Haven Place in Lock Haven.

Born July 31, 1934 in Wharton, PA he was a son of the late Martin R. & Mildred B. (Brown) Wilson.

He was married to the former Mary Jane (Tassa) Wilson who died October 11, 2000.

Burton worked for K&L Auto Sales and was a crane operator for ACI, Chem Con, Berwick and Sylvania. He was a volunteer for the Renovo Fire Company where he was a ladder truck operator and treasurer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Euchre tournaments and darts. He was a member of the Elks and the Son’s of Italy in Renovo.

Burton served in the Army from March 8, 1957 to March 6, 1959.

Surviving are two sons; Thomas Carl Wilson, Burton Lewis Wilson & Patricia (Conahan) Wilson and two daughters; Jean Marie Mason & Gary Grube and Brenda Lee Bower.

Nine grandchildren; Kiefer Douglas Mason, Collin Robert Mason, Matthew (Carine) Wilson. Lindsay (Ian Cummings), Wilson, Jessica (Josh) O’Brien, Nathaniel (Chrissy) Bower, Brian Bower Heather Wilson and Michael Wilson. Five great grandchildren; Briar Douglas Mason, Blaine Lewis Mason, Ellie Cummings, Allison O’Brien and Caden O’Brien.

One Brother John Wilson of North Royalton, OH and a sister-in-law Ella Wilson also survive him.

He was preceded in death by a son Robert Paul Wilson in 2003 and three brothers; Richard, Robert and David.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 5th St., Renovo with Martha Sykes officiating.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from Noon – 1:30 at the funeral home.

Burial with military honors will be at North Bend following the service.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Renovo Fire Co.

Following the burial there will be a gathering at the Renovo Fire Co.

Online condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.