Obituary of Elmer G. Burdick of Galeton, PA

Elmer G. Burdick, 61, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. 

Born Wednesday, December 2, 1964, at the Blossburg State Hospital, he was the son of Elmer G. and Lorraine Jane Farren Burdick.

He was employed by Chattanooga Labeling in Galeton, a sawmill in Emporium, and at the Perma Stone Inn in Galeton.

A free spirit and outdoorsman, Elmer enjoyed digging leeks, camping, campfires, traveling, and four-wheeling. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Everyone he met left with a story to tell. 

Survivors include: two sons, Elmer and William; four grandchildren, Jordan, Nevaeh, Scott, and Robert; a sister, Penny; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Jane, Bonnie Sue, and Candy. 

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

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