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Obituary: Donald Bronson Burgy, 90, Lowville
Published: February 20, 2026
By: Provided by
Sundquist Funeral Home
Donald Bronson
Burgy
 LOWVILLE – Donald Bronson
Burgy, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026, at his home on
Park Avenue.
Born October 24, 1935, in
Lowville, he was the son of the late Elmer Jr. and Helen (Wakefield) Burgy. He attended school in Turin. Don began his
working career at Lowville Veneer before accepting a position with the
Lowville Department of Public Works. During his many years there, he served
as an equipment operator and later retired as supervisor road foreman.
Donald proudly
served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 and was honorably
discharged. On June 6,
1958, he married the late Hazel E. Donnelly.
He was a past
member of the Lowville Fire Department and a driver for the Firematic race team. Don enjoyed watching NASCAR and
could often be found on Saturdays at Adirondack Race
Track. He also volunteered alongside his good friend, Francis Lee,
at the 4-H horse barn at the Lewis County Fairgrounds prior and during fair
week.
Donald is
survived by his three sons, Bruce M. Burgy (Donna Jones), Brian S. Burgy
(Tina Murray), and Derek B. (Chris) Burgy; his grandchildren, Angelina,
Ben, Ashley, and Brandon; his companion of 50 years, Shelia Ortlieb; her
children, Sandy (Jack) Platt, Julie (Alan) Barniak, and Alan (Tammy)
Ortlieb, along with their families; and his sister, Patricia A. (Benjamin) Swiernik.
In addition to
his parents and wife, Donald was predeceased by his son, Mitchell W. Burgy;
his grandson, Kyle E. Burgy; and Richard Ortlieb.
The Burgy family
would like to thank Lewis County Search and Rescue, Lowville Village Police
for their quick response and efforts that day and Sundquist F.H. for their
assistance and help in these hard times.
A spring
graveside service will be held at Lowville Rural
Cemetery, with a
celebration of life to follow at the Lowville Fire Department. Memorial
contributions in Donald’s name may be made to: the
Lowville Fire Department, P.O. Box 81, Lowville, NY 13367
To share words of
condolence, please visit www.sundquistfh.com
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