Thomas D. Burkett 1981-2024

Tom was born Nov. 16, 1981, in Youngstown, son of the late Geoffrey and Peggy Burkett. A graduate of Boardman High School Class of 2000 and the ITT Technical Institute in 2005, he worked for the Sebring Local School District as an information technology coordinator.

Tom had a passion for technology, and he always enjoyed learning new things. He loved games — anything from video games to quirky brain teasers, and he passed that love on to his friends and family. Tom was an avid comic book reader. He loved DC Comics, including Batman, the X-Men and the Green Lantern. Tom also enjoyed building large, complex Lego sets with his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate of 20 years, Heather Lyder Burkett; and his loving children, Noah and Chloe Burkett, of whom he was exceptionally proud. He is also survived by two brothers, Mike Burkett and his wife, Brandi, and Greg Burkett; a sister, Mary Burkett; mother-in-law, Darla Lyder; brother-in-law, Brett Lyder and his wife, Deanna; sister-in-law, Michele Ericson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bill Lyder; and sister-in-law, Tiffany Burkett.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Tom’s name, to the Burkett Children College Fund at any Huntington Bank, or directly to the family at Venmo.com @Heather-Burkett-17, for the Burkett Children College Fund.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana with the arrangements for their loved one.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.

seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guest book or send private condolences.

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