Vera A. Burke Vera A. Burke, age 88, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 11:50PM on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1923 in Binghamton, New York to the late Lawrence and Veronica Cary Martin. She was married to Robert F. Burke and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Meg and Terry Ellinger of Troy; two granddaughters, Lara Ellinger of Troy and Christina and Brent Leasure of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Burke was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Beverly Martin and Peter Porcino. After moving to Springfield, Ohio, she worked at Thomson Grinder, Osterlen Services for Youth and Clark County Democrat Headquarters. She later retired from the Miami County Board of Elections in 1991. She was granted the Jefferson Award in 1990. Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Friends may call from 9-11AM on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Animal Shelter, 1110 North County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373 or The Future Begins Today, P.O. Box 511, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.