Deborah Lou Kirsch

Deborah Lou Kirsch obituary, Zelienople, PA

Deborah Lou Kirsch

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Deborah Kirsch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boylan Funeral Home, Inc. - Zelienople East on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Deborah Lou Kirsch, age 74, of Zelienople, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople.
Born December 21, 1950 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Julius F. Demeter and Dorothy M. Shimer Demeter.
Debbie was a longtime member of St. Peter's Reformed Church in Zelienople, and she enjoyed being involved in various church activities and ministries. She loved being outside, gardening, and enjoyed walking. Debbie also loved reading and enjoyed being at home with her family. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Debbie leaves behind to cherish her memory her three children, Kelly N. (Kenneth "K.C.") Cahall of Zelienople, Brooke L. (Jason) Squatrito of Harmony, and Zachary A. (Sherry) Kirsch of Florida; her four grandchildren, Kenzie & Kayden Cahall, Bennett Squatrito, and Zoey Kirsch; and her brothers, Paul (Marsha) Demeter of Zelienople, and Mark (Guillermo Pekle) Demeter of Florida.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary R. Kirsch, whom she married June 12, 1971, and who passed away January 17, 2024.
Friends will be received for visitation on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 5-7 P.M. at Boylan Funeral Homes, Inc., 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11 A.M. at St. Peter's Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063, with Rev. Dr. Maurice R. Smith, Jr., officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Debbie's honor to the Zelienople Area Public Library, 227 S. High St., Zelienople, PA 16063, or at https://zelienoplelibrary.org/. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Deborah, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Boylan Funeral Homes, Inc. - Zelienople East

324 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, PA 16063

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Peter's Reformed Church

320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063

Send Flowers