Oliver H. Burkhart, 68, of Bethel Twp., died Thursday, January 26, 2012 in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he was awaiting a lung transplant. He was the husband of Carol M. (Leisey) Burkhart. They were married on April 11, 1964 and celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Strausstown, he was the son of the late Paul R. and Daisy G. (Shupp) Burkhart. Oliver was a business owner; owning and operating Burkhart Refractory Installation, Inc., Bethel, since 1984. He was a member of Christ Evangelical Free Church, Strausstown. Oliver was a member of the Frystown Lions Club; member of the AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; and a life member of the National Rifle Association. Oliver was an instrument rated pilot. He enjoyed flying and traveling while spending time with his family. He was an avid marksman and big game hunter. Oliver also loved the outdoors; enjoyed hiking, ATV's, horseback riding, water skiing and snow skiing, and motocycling. Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter: Angela K. (Burkhart), wife of Frank Jordan, Bethel; three sons: Steven P. Burkhart, and his wife Teresa, Bethel; Timothy C. Burkhart, and Keith A. Burkhart, both of Pine Grove; and four grandchildren: Alyssa and Megan Jordan; and Grant and Brooke Burkhart. Also surviving is one brother: Harold P. Burkhart, and his wife Marilyn, Bernville; and one sister: Dorothy A. (Burkhart), wife of Jack Wertz, Shoemakersville. He was predeceased by a sister: Linda L. (Burkhart) Albers, significant other of Bill Harrison. Services will be on Wednesday at 11:00 am from Christ Evangelical Free Church, 8477 Route 183, Bethel, PA 19507. Burial will be in Strausstown Cemetery. A viewing will be held in the church Tuesday 6:30 to 9:00 pm. There will not be a viewing on Wednesday. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.