Theodore Kirsch

Born on May 7, 1934, in Nicktown, Pa., in Cambria County, he was the son of the late Amandus Phillip and Bertha Lieb Kirsch. Ted had resided in the Warren area since 1967. He was a 1952 graduate of Barnesboro High School and later graduated with an associates degree in forestry from the Paul Smith College. He had been employed with the U.S. Forest Service for 26 years as a timberland appraiser, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Sheffield.

Ted served in the U.S. Army as a specialist 3rd class during the Korean War. He did volunteer work and was an avid hunter and had also enjoyed fly fishing. Ted enjoyed pitching horseshoes and especially enjoyed spending time at the hunting camp with his brothers and his sons. He went on several hunting trips to Idaho and Montana. Ted was an avid card player, especially enjoyed playing the game “Cinch.” He enjoyed gardening with his wife, Mary Ann.

Ted is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Ludwig Kirsch, whom he married on Dec. 27, 1961, in Nicktown, Pa.; five children: Shawn J. (Gail) Kirsch of Russell, Pa., Matthew J. (Donna) Kirsch of Sheffield, Pa., Janine Brashear of Pennsylvania, Jeffrey A. Kirsch of Meridian, Idaho, Joelle Steele and companion, Barry Whisner of Warren, Pa., and Christopher Kirsch of Clarendon, Pa.; four grandchildren: Tyler and Kooper Kirsch, Kyle and Cailin Brashear; one brother, Norman (Ann) Kirsch of Harrisburg, Pa,; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by two brothers; David Kirsch and Clifford Kirsch.

A memorial Mass will be conducted at a later date and time to be announced. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Nicktown, Pa.

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph Church, earmarked for the school, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren, PA. 16365.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St., Warren, Pa.

Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com