Obituaries

David R. Kirk, 81, of New Bethlehem, passed away Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on September 26, 1943, in Butler, he was the son of the late George and Hazel (Howard) Kirk.

He was married on April 20, 1968, to Nancy C. (Wadding) Kirk and she preceded him in death on January 30, 2024.

David served his country from April 8, 1965, to April 3, 1967, with the US Army. He owned and operated Kirk’s Hauling for over 40 years.

David is survived by two children, Scott Kirk and his wife, Lucy, of Mayport and Trisha Huffman and her husband, Jeffrey, of Rimersburg, five grandchildren, Ashley (Stan) Redeye, David Kirk, Hallie (Tyler) Hollingsworth, Willow (R. J.) Sorchilla, and Douglas Huffman, three great- grandchildren, Bryce, Bryella, and Theo, and a brother, Pete Kirk of New Jersey.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Procious, and three brothers, Jack Kirk, George Kirk, and Bob Kirk.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 1pm to 3 pm at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with Pastor Bud Davis officiating.

Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Distant, Pa.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.