Robert Burnish

Robert L. Burnish, 80, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph. He was the beloved husband of Yung Sun (Sim) Burnish, whom shared 50 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lewis J. and Mildred M. (Prezepuria) Burnish. Robert was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1956. He served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Deborah K. Burnish, of Fleetwood; brothers, Roger A. Burnish, of Reading; Glenn A. Burnish, of Reading; Brian J. Burnish, of Maryland; and Craig F. Burnish, of Morgantown. Robert was predeceased by his brother Marshall R. Burnish.
Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Home, N. 16th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA 19604 on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 10:00am. Reverend Paul Jones will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends from 9:00am-10:00am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com.