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Mark Kirsch Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2016.

Mark E. Kirsch, age 61, of North East, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday December 22, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1955 in Erie, Pa., to the late John Joseph and Margaret (Pellman) Kirsch. He graduated Seneca High School in 1974 and was employed as a certified welder by General Electric for 41 years, retiring in March of 2016. Mark loved the Lord and family was the heartbeat and joy of his life. Spending time with his "Tremendous Ten" grandchildren was his favorite blessing. He was a jack-of-all trades and could fix any and everything. He enjoyed spending time at his camp, golfing, fishing with his kids, gardening, dancing, wine-making, and bringing home trash-treasures. He was the godhead of his family, full of wisdom and loving advice, with a touch of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John J. Kirsch, Jr.; nieces, Cheryl Titus, Jennifer Shumac, and Jillian Greishaw. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marrene (Greishaw) Kirsch whom he married January 26, 1975; children, Carrie Wright (Timothy), Melissa Shrout (Adam), Jereme Kirsch (Danielle); siblings, Patricia Titus, twin sister, Diane Shumac (Daniel), Wayne Kirsch (Linda), and Connie Kirsch; grandchildren, Brittany Wright, Makenzie Wright, Joshua Wright, Gracey Shrout, Isaac Shrout, Josiah Shrout, Olivia Shrout, Tyler Kirsch, Cali Kirsch, and Austin Kirsch; also several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Thursday 2-4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., until time of a funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Officiating the service is Pastor Kristopher Lewis. Private interment will be held at North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or Orchard Beach Assembly, 2025 Orchard Beach Road, North East, PA 16428. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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16 Entries

Walt Smerick

December 21, 2023

just remembering Mark and our days he worked for me in Bldg. 2 at GE - great employee, hard worker, and became a good friend

Walt Smerick

December 21, 2020

Great to hear you're keeping Mark's spirit alive. He will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

from one of his former supervisors at GE

November 1, 2016

Debbie and Doug Swift

January 7, 2017

Marrene and family~
Once again our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of change and grief.
Mark was a great husband, father and grandfather - so proud of his clan. What a wonderful life you all created together.
I feel privileged that we got to spend a good afternoon together not long ago.
My hope is that you will feel God's love around you as you continue to grow as a family knowing Mark is with his Lord waiting till you all are reunited.

Robin & Debbie Goodenow family

December 29, 2016

Marrene and family,
Will miss Mark more than words can say. So many good memories of all the times we had with our kids. Christopher and Bryan thought a lot of Mark. Favorite thing Mark said to them, was hey boy I have some work for you. Will always remember that. Love all of you.

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Marshall-McConahy

December 29, 2016

Marrene, So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Pat & Sandy

Raleigh Chesley

December 28, 2016

Our condolences to the family of Mark, many fine memories from years ago, very devoted and respectable man, very sorry.

Diane Taylor

December 28, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Kirsch family. I know that he will be sadly missed. He will be sadly missed not only to his family, but also by my daughter Jessica Harmon Schierberl. He touched her life with Gods love and was a Godly example of what an earthly father should be like. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" It is hard but rejoice in Christ knowing that he is with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the safest place that he can be. Rest assured that he is smiling down on you and you will see him again in that day. Love "in Christ" Diane Taylor

Roy King

December 28, 2016

Mark I will never forget you . you were there with great advice for any of us at GE and a great union man thanks for everything and prayers go for you and the family

Mary Lou wittman

December 28, 2016

Sincere sympathy to the Kirsch family.

David and Jeanette Keem

December 28, 2016

The Kirsch Family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mark. I am sending prayers and (((hugs))) and know that God will be with you always

December 27, 2016

So sorry, sad, and shocked to hear of Mark's passing.
Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Your friends at Hinklers

Rick Chrapowicz

December 27, 2016

To Mark's Family-So sad and shocked to hear of Mark's passing. We retired the same day out of Bldg 2 at GE. I worked with Mark for many many years. We talked just about every day. Mark was a deep thinker and I learned a lot from him. Good person, great family man, and one of the strongest union men that I ever met. He made a difference, and will be missed.
RIP my friend...

December 27, 2016

To the Kirsch family,
We were so saddened to hear the news of Mark passing. Our prayers are with you all at this time. May the love of the Lord, friends and family carry you through your grief
Doug and Sandy Meely

Walt Smerick

December 27, 2016

to the Kirsch family - I worked with Mark at GE for several years, and he was always the hardest worker in the group. I enjoyed conversations with him and am saddened to hear of his passing - you have my condolences - Walt Smerick

Leo Grzegorzewski

December 27, 2016

To The Kirsch family, I am very sorry for your loss. Mark was one of the best men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was a great family man as well as a good Union man. Mark always put the well being of his family and others first. I will miss him greatly. God Bless.

Wendy Jones (Brown)

December 27, 2016

I am so saddened to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family and friends who so greatly loved Mark. Wendy Brown Jones

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65 South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428