Meadville, PA - Justin Burlingham, age 27, of Meadville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 4, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1999, in Erie, PA, to Michael Burlingham and the late Wanita Smith.

Justin graduated from Saegertown High School. He was most recently employed at Switch and Go for the past two years.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed riding 4-wheelers with his cousins.

In addition to his father, Michael Burlingham, and his significant other, Ron Kuhn, he is survived by his grandfather, Elmer Smith; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a very close cousin, Dylan Vatter, and his wife, Alicia; and his special friend, Makayla Vanderhoff, and her three children.

In addition to his mom, Wanita, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Becky Smith, and his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Carol Burlingham.

A graveside service will be held at Denny Cemetery, State Highway 98, Meadville, PA, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Lea Guinea officiating.

Please sign Justin's online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.