Ida Mae Kirchner, 92, of Lancaster, died Tuesday May 1, at Hospice of Lancaster County after a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Cecelia Himmelsbach Hoover. She was the devoted wife of C. Herman Kirchner, Sr. for 71  years on April 26.

Ida Mae was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and worked in the cafeteria for over 20 years at Lancaster Catholic High School.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Ida Mae enjoyed spending time in the kitchen baking and cooking, but most of all she enjoyed taking care of her family.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her children; C. Herman, Jr. husband of Patricia, Manheim, Regina, wife of Jerry Smith, South Carolina, Samuel, husband of Patricia, Lititz, and Keith, husband of Christine, Lancaster; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert (Bud) Hoover and a granddaughter, Laura Lynn Kirchner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 4, at 11AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster with Msgr. Thomas Smith as celebrant. Relatives and friends can be received at the church from 10AM until the time of service. Interment will be held at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lancaster Catholic High School Music Department, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church. To send an online condolence please visit  www.snyderfuneralhome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100