Thomas J. Kirchner, 55

Thomas J. Kirchner, 55, of  Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in Hamburg, PA.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John C. and Ruth A. Eckman Kirchner. He was the fiancée of Nikki L. Vigoda of Pottsville.

Tom was the owner and operator of Beer Planet on South Centerville Rd. for the past 8 years. Prior to this he had worked in quality assurance for  Gehl Co.with farming equipment, for Ford New Holland, The Westinghouse Corp. in Cincinatti and the Hamilton Watch Co.

He was a Millersville University graduate, where he earned a degree in Business.

He had attended St. James Catholic Church.

A person who really loved life, Tom enjoyed fishing, camping, canoeing and the outdoors, was a big Eagles fan and loved dogs.

He is survived by his daughters: Megan and Elizabeth, both of Lititz; his brothers Michael D. of Lititz and Stephen T. of Lancaster, and by his sisters, both of Lancaster, Christine A. married to Donald Waite and Laurie A. married to Scott Koch.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 10-11AM at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Rev. James O’Blaney as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Tom’s memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy East., Lancaster, PA 17602. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz, 560-5100.