Dolores (Gerner) Burlett, 87, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Villa St. Joseph of Baden, after fighting a prolonged battle with Multiple Myeloma & Myasthenia Gravis. She was born on February 13, 1937, in Bruin, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Ernest & Margaret Gerner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, brother and sister-in-law, Charles & Ruth Gerner, brother, LeRoy Gerner, and sister, Loretta Slater. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa, with whom she resided, son, John (Bonny) Burlett of Economy, grandson Andrew (Casey) Burlett of Cranberry, great-grandson, Garrett, brother in-law, Russell Slater, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Dolores was a 1955 graduate of Karns City High School. In 1957, she married Edward Burlett and the couple chose to reside and raise their family in Bell Acres, where they remained until Dolores’s move to Beaver last year. She spent 31 happy years as the cafeteria manager for the Quaker Valley School District before her retirement, as well as 27 years as a baker for the Allegheny Country Club. A member of Good Samaritan Parish and Christian Mothers/Ladies Guild of Ambridge, Dolores enjoyed serving her church and community. Most of all, Dolores loved being with her family and was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Dolores will rest in peace with her faithful companion Buddy. The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Richard Hogan, Dr. Remtulla, Dr. Sherry & Moon Oncology, and the staff of Villa St. Joseph for the exceptional care they provided to Dolores over the years. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 2-6 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. A funeral mass will take place on Thursday, October 24th at 10 A.M. to meet at the church, which is Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery.