Christopher D. Kirk

Christopher David Kirk, 39, of Christiana, PA passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was the loving husband of Heather Lynam Kirk with whom he shared 14 years of marriage.

Born in Media, he was the son of Donald H. Kirk of Kirkwood, PA and Lucille Bartley Kahan of Kennett Square and step son of Holly Wills Kirk and Dan Kahan.

Chris was an area resident most of his life and a 1987 graduate of Octorara High School of Atglen, PA. He was employed by Rite-Way Electric of Aston, PA as a project manager. Chris enjoyed sports and was a Philadelphia Sports fan. He was an avid golfer, member and club officer at the Kennett Square Country Club.

He is survived, in addition to his wife and parents, by three children; Brielle, Lillie and Christopher Zachary all at home, maternal grandmother Ilsa Bartley of Newtown Square, one brother Donald Kirk of Kirkwood, three sisters; Erin Kirk of Washington D.C., Chelsea Kirk of Wilmington, DE and Maya Kahan of Chadds Ford, step brothers; Guy Kahan of Deli, India and Dean Kahan of California and many cousins and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday March 12, 2009 at 11:00am from the First Presbyterian Church of Rising Sun Maryland, 13 E. Main St. Rising Sun, MD 21911. Family and friends are also invited to attend the visitation at the church from 9:00 am to the time of the service. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Chris' memory to Wills Eye Hospital, Development Office, 840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19001. donations may also be made online at www.willseye.org .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted a www.wildefuneralhome.com