Katherine Burk is a lovely 95-year-old woman who lives in the home and she and her husband lived in all their lives, in Catonsville, Maryland.

Recently, Mrs. Burke had hip replacement surgery. 

Along with other health issues over the winter led Mrs. Burk to be quite upset when she was told that she needed a new boiler.

“She cried on my technician’s shoulder,” OESP National President Ralph Adams said.  “We were at her house checking her failing equipment and she just broke down in tears.”

There was no way Mrs. Burk could afford a new boiler and was hoping to perhaps get a loan.

Thankfully, Oil Heat Cares came through to help.

John D'Angelo and Kody Foster from Parker Fuel Company helped Glen Robinson and one of his employees from Warthen Fuel install the boiler. 

Thank you to RW Beckett for providing a discount on the burner and to RE Michel for discounting the boiler and piping kit.  Warthen Fuel donated an automatic water feeder and both Parker and Warthen provided the remaining small parts and all the necessary labor at no cost.

Together, through the generosity of our members, OESP continues to make a tremendous difference for those who need us the most.