BURK MCCARTHY, BARBARA

BURK McCARTHY,
BARBARA
1938 – 2025
Barbara Burk McCarthy died peacefully on February 19th, 2025. Barbara Burk was born into a talented Family of Vaudeville entertainers and married her husband of 62 years, Tom McCarthy, who became one of Philadelphia's most revered Stage Actors. Barbara and Tom have been homeowners in Sea Isle City since 1972.
Barbara would make the Ordinary Extraordinary. Nightly dinners were served by candlelight on heated plates, whether it was crown roast of pork, or Mrs Paul's fish sticks. Barbara loved hosting holiday dinners, theatre cast parties, and many other social events, always showcasing her culinary talents and storytelling skills. Barbara had a true Zest for Life, love of words, and the desire to continuously learn.
Prior to marriage Barbara was a popular teacher in Philadelphia area parochial schools, such as MDP in King of Prussia. Later she always made learning fun and creative for her children Tommy and Kelly. Once her own children were raised, Barbara became an endeared caretaker and tutor for numerous young students along the Main Line in Philadelphia.
Barbara is survived by her Husband Tom McCarthy, her son Tom Jr, Daughter Kelly and Son in Law Eric Cecilio, Sister Maureen Burk, Brothers James and Kevin Burk, and numerous Cousins, Neices and Nephews.
A Celebration of Life is being planned later this spring. For a full tribute please visit the Logan Funeral Home website. https://www.loganfuneralhomes.com