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Philip Hirsch Obituary

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandafther Philip Joseph Hirsch, age 75, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness. Born in Pittsburgh on August 19, 1935, he was a son of the late Philip B. and Mary Heyl Hirsch. Phil graduated from Butler High School and attended Gannon College. He had been a product manager at AMSCO for many years and also had been employed at National Fuel Gas, Pro Realty Services and V & V Appliances. Phil was an avid Steelers fan, and enjoyed golfing, boating and motorcycle riding. He was a member of Mensa and he attended the Lake City United Methodist Church. The oldest of seven children, Phil was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Hirsch and Robert Hirsch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathryn (Kitsy) Van Dyke Hirsch; three sons: Philip D. Hirsch and Michael (Carol) Hirsch, all of Erie, and Richard (Regina) Hirsch of Lake City. He is further survived by, and was very proud of, three grandchildren, Richard Hartline, Matthew Hirsch and Angela Hirsch, all of Lake City, and one great grandson, Trevor Jones. Also surviving are his siblings, Margaret (Bernard) Baldwin of Portville, N.Y., Joseph (Carol) Hirsch and Susan Hirsch (Keith Alysworth), of Pittsburgh, and Betty (Robert) Feth of Wake Forest, N.C., as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East in Girard on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in Burton's All Faiths Chapel with Rev. Darrell Greenawalt of the Lake City United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the John Kanzius Research Foundation, 130 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16501. You may send condolences at www.burtonfuneralhome.com

Published by Erie Times-News on Jun. 24, 2011.
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Kitsy,
Sorry to here about Phil, he was always a pleasant person. My prayers go out to the family.

Beverly Harden

July 11, 2011

Kitsy, My sincere sympathy on the loss of Phil. I lost my Father 2 months ago and it is still hard for me to go to funeral homes. I enjoyed working for him at AMSCO when he was a product manager. He will be missed!

Carol Goodman

June 29, 2011

Kitsy, Our condolences and our prayers in the loss of Phil. He will be missed by many. With love and sympathy, Russ and Barb Beers, Lake City, PA.

June 29, 2011

Kitsy, Glad I got to know Phil through Grammy's and anesthesia. He was a special person as I'm sure you know. He will be missed.God give you strength in this time of sorrow.

Paula Lojak

June 28, 2011

Our sincere sympathy to the Hisrch family on Phil's passing...He was a very special person and will not be forgotten in our family...Sincere Sympathy, Tom and Dora Zimmer

June 27, 2011

So sorry to hear about the loss of Phil. My heart goes out to his family. He loved you all so much and it was clear you all loved him too! I am honored to have been able to get to know and care for him. He certainly touched my heart . God bless, may he rest in peace.

Jane Bridges

June 27, 2011

Our condolences to the family you are in our prayers.

The Jaskiewicz's

June 27, 2011

Mrs. Hirsch, Mike,Phil,Elaine,Rick and families, Please accept our condolences on the loss of Phil. We were out of town and couldn't be there. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Laurie Tim Danie and Gabi Watson

June 27, 2011

kitsym sorry for your loss. phil was a blast to work with at v and v . take care cheryl baranski

cheryl baranski

June 27, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ray & Marilyn Zimmer

June 27, 2011

I only had the honor to know Phil for a short time, but in that short time I got to admired his courage, his passion for life, the love him and his wife share. I have been told he thought very highly of me but not nearly as highly as I thought of him. Phil will be greatly missed, and always be remembered by me.

Tiffany Fiolek

June 26, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bill Heinemann

June 26, 2011

Siblings of Philip,

Although I don't remember Philip, I do remember the younger siblings when they lived down the street from me many, many years ago. Sympathy to you all on the passing of your brother.

Cecilia Hitchcock-Serff

June 26, 2011

Kitsy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil was a good and loyal friend.

Dick Flaugh

June 26, 2011

Kitsy & Family Sorry for your loss. Phil was one of the best and I always enjoyed his company. May he rest in peace. Tom Koscelnik

Tom Koscelnik

June 25, 2011

Kitsy, Our hearts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do, do not hesitate to call on us.

Donnie and Michell Brooks

June 25, 2011

Dear Kitsy:
I am so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I love you both and hope the sweet memories will relieve your pain. So sorry I can'r be there, I am babysitting in Indiana. God Bless!
Love, Sharon

Sharon Christopher

June 25, 2011

Kitsy So sorry to hear Phil will be greatly missed by all that knew him my prayers are with you and your family

Gregg Smith

June 25, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Craig Heuser

June 25, 2011

Kitsy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time. Treasure the memories;
and find support and comfort in your
family, friends and neighbors.

God's Peace be with you . . .
Dan and Michelle Petri

Michelle Petri

June 25, 2011

Kitsy, Phil will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

June and Posie

june meyer

June 25, 2011

Kitsy, so sorry to hear about Phil. He was a good buddy and friend. He will be missed by all. Our payers are with you at this time.
Gordon and Pat Hassenplug

June 25, 2011

Kitsy, I am so sorry to hear of Phils passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and Miss you Pam

pam szukala

June 24, 2011

Rest in Peace old friend. We have many good memories of the years that Frank spent with Phil while working at Amsco. May God Bless you Kitsy, our prayers are with you in your hour of grief.

Frank & Maureen Reesby...Florida

Frank & Maureen Reesby

June 24, 2011

Kitsy,

Sorry about your husbands passing. We are sure you will miss him. We wish you the best!

Tom Schuyler, Class of 56

Tom Schuyler

June 24, 2011

Kitsy and Family,
sorry to hear about Phil, he was my E-mail bud, his were the best...
Watched him in the morning out of my kitchen window walk the dog....
I enjoyed talking to him and you. Good people.
May he rest in peace and play Golf with God ...

Heide Ward

June 24, 2011

Mike and Carol,

Sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

Karen Hubiak (neighbor)

June 24, 2011

Kitsy and family,

Phil always made us smile here at the Credit Union. He was always happy, and we enjoyed his visits. You can be sure that he is resting in the hands of the Lord right now. He was one of the good ones!

Trudi Jarvi and Lake Erie Com FCU

June 24, 2011

My deep sympathy Katherine...he was a good man,and the world we live in really needs good men! As you know Phil and I go back a lotta years probably to the early sixties....he was diligent,honest and enthusiastic....I shall miss him

June 24, 2011

DEAR MIKE: I MAY REMEMBER YOUR DAD AT V AND V APPLIANCE STORE--SHOPPED THERE A LOT. PLEASE ACCEPT THE SYMPATHY OF MY ENTIRE FAMILY AND MYSELF AND EXTEND MY PRAYERS TO YOUR MOM, ELAINE.
LOVE, JOAN SCHAAF

JOAN SCHAAF

June 24, 2011

Kitsy.....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in the many pleasant memories you have of Phil.

Gerri Leonard

June 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Art & Karen Whelan

June 24, 2011

Mike and Carol,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May he rest in peace.

Dave & Patty Flak

June 24, 2011

phil will be very sadly missed by myself & many others his wife &family will be in my thoughts & prayers

jeff birkmire

June 24, 2011

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