Gary Martin Burchner

     Mr. Burchner, 71, Van Ormer, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at UPMC-Altoona.  Born May 7, 1943 in Vallejo, CA. a son of the late Aloysius Martin and Junette A. (Bathurst) Burchner.  He is survivied by a son Marty Burchner of Altoona, two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a long time companion Jean Smay.

     Gary was a 1963 graduate of Altoona High School.  He retired January 8, 2001 from Ward Trucking Corp., Altoona, as a W&I Coordinator.    He was a member of the Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona and had been an EMT-P for five years with Duncansville Ambulance Association, American Legion Ambulance Service, Hollidaysburg and AMED Ambulance, Altoona.  He had also been a CPR instructor for the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.  He was a benefactor member of the NRA.  He had been in the Seebeas in the U.S. Navy pre-Korea War.

     Friends and family will be received 2:00 pm until the 4:00 pm funeral services Sunday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.  Pastor Timothy Guyer will officiate.  In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project and/or Southern Care Hospice.