Michael P. Kirchner, 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Lancaster to the late Othmar and Elizabeth (Brophy) Kirchner.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette (Weiss) Kirchner of forty-four years.

Growing up on Cabbage Hill, Michael attended St. Joe's Parochial School and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a 1948 Lancaster Catholic High School graduate and attended Franklin & Marshall College.

He was a member and usher with St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Michael retired from Armstrong World Industries. He held several positions throughout his thirty-two years of employment from the research department to office work.

Michael served his country with the US Navy Reserves.

He was a 3^rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #867 as a fifty year member, Explorer with St. Joe's Boy Scout Troop 16 and St. Philip's Troop 268, he also served on both troops committee's, he was a thirty-five year member with the St. Joe's Catholic Club and was their financial secretary, member of the PA Catholic Beneficial League, Lancaster Hiking Club, The Racquet and Health Club, and the St. Philip's Guys & Dolls Club.

He enjoyed traveling with the Centerville AARP and was an avid Phillies fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, Michael C. Kirchner, of Lancaster, a brother, Thomas Kirchner, husband of Charlotte, of Douglasville, PA, two sisters, Helen Bitts, of Lancaster, Mary Ann Welsh, wife of, Robert, of Lancaster, many loving nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Theresa D. Turner, wife of Jessie, of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Othmar and James Kirchner, and a sister Margaret Kilheffer.

The Kirchner family would like to thank the Trauma-Neuro team and staff at Lancaster General Hospital for their care and support over the past week.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 2111 Millersville Pk. Lancaster, PA 17603 on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11am with the Rev. Mark E. Weiss as Celebrant. Viewings will be held on Tuesday evening from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 717-393-9661 from 7-9pm with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:30pm and again on Wednesday at the church from 10-11am. Final Farewell and Commendation will take place from St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael's memory may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council #867 1575 New Danville Pk. Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.