Aaron C. Burkhardt, 44, passed away Sunday, June 30. He had a love for the great outdoors, exploring nature and all it had to offer. Aaron enjoyed reading and was a hard worker.

Aaron is predeceased by his father, Stephen Burkhardt.

Aaron is survived by his wife, Laura J. Sochia-Burkhardt; children, John, Shawn, Leanna, and Marissa Sochia; mother, Olive (Elliott) Page Fleury; step-mother, Ethel Stone Burkhardt; siblings, Louise Burkhardt, Rebecca Day, and Zachary Bone; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards Aaron's children's college fund. Send to Empower Federal Credit Union, 1 Member Way, Syracuse, NY 13212, include "College Fund – Laura Sochia" in the memo line.