Harry Wesley “Pappy” Kirk Sr., 73, of Quarryville, PA passed away February 17, 2015, at home. His death was ruled accidental. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and hospice care. Born November 11, 1941 in Fremont PA, Harry was the son of the late Harry S. Kirk and Stella W. (Brown) Kirk. He was the husband of Linda C. (Custer) Kirk for 17 years. Harry attended Oxford High School, Oxford PA, and later graduated from Thaddeus Stevens Trade School with an Electrical Degree in 1961. Harry worked for Refrigeration Control Technology in Reading, PA where he later retired in 1994. Harry was a Birthright Quaker (Eastland Friends Meeting), in his free time Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending Native American Pow Wows where he was known as “Trapper.” In addition to the outdoors, Harry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife Linda, he is survived by three sons, Harry W. Kirk Jr. of Lancaster, PA; David P. S. Kirk of Frackville, PA; Matthew D. Krassenstein and his wife Christy of Peach Bottom, PA; one daughter Andrea Kirk Trompeter Kirk of Quarryville, PA. He is also survived by one brother John D. Kirk of Fremont, PA; Two sisters Dorothy K. Freese and her husband Paul of Nottingham, PA; Patricia N. Newsome of Wellsville, NY and several grandchildren Madeleine, Maxwell and Quinlan Trompeter, along with Matthew and Dylan Krassenstein.
Harry was preceded in death by one brother David P. Kirk in 1965 Memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, Mechanic Grove, PA. Friends may visit from 12:00-1:00 PM at the Church. A private inurnment will take place at the Eastland Friends Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Eastland Friends Meeting of Clark Coates, 51 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Nottingham, PA 19362; Lancaster Mennonite School, 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster PA 17604 or to Hospice & Community Care 1685 Good Drive, Lancaster PA 17604. Comments are closed.
|
Categories
All
Archives
April 2024
|