Bill W. Kirchner

Bill W. Kirchner, 86, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 17, 1939, in Hyndman, he was the son of the late Harry and Emma Pearl (Smith) Kirchner. On December 26, 1964, he married the love of his life, Mona Sue Calhoun, sharing a lifetime of memories until her passing on October 10, 2002.

He is survived by his daughters, Beth Sellers (Jim) and Jill Groff (Jim); his grandson, Logan Diehl (Laura); his twin granddaughters, Abby Groff and Molly Groff; and his great-grandson, Brecken James Diehl. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Witt, and many loving nieces and nephews, especially Calvin Kirchner (Connie) and Steve Witt whom he was very close. He also leaves behind his two kitties, Max and Sally, who were his constant companions and provided unconditional love.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene "Gene" Kirchner (Betty) and Paul Kirchner (Beulah); sisters, Irene Shroyer (Floyd), Anna Winebrenner (Clinton "Doc"), Betty Jenkins, and Wilda Emerick (Danny); and brother-in-law, Ken Witt.

Bill attended meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio, and worked for A&P and Lowry's IGA. He also owned and operated his own business, Kirchner's Meats, in the 1980s. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bedford. He was a member of the Bedford American Legion Post 113 and a past member of the Bedford Elks Lodge.

Bill was a passionate sports fan, particularly of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and Bedford High School athletics. He rarely missed a home game, and his favorite high school sports were basketball and baseball. He loved watching Logan's Sprint car races and cheering on Abby and Molly in soccer. He also had a green thumb, and his flowers every summer were the envy of his family.

He loved the beach, especially Rehoboth Beach, where he and Mona shared a seasonal place for many years, creating treasured memories with family and friends.

Bill's children and grandchildren were the light of his life, and he was very proud of them. He was a kind and caring person who loved talking to people and never met a stranger.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Friends will be received at the Geisel-Styer Funeral Home, 330 E. Pitt Street, Bedford on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1 to 4, where a funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., with Pastor Galen Winebrenner, his nephew, officiating. Burial at Hyndman Cemetery.

In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bill to Bedford Athletics, 330 East John St, Bedford, PA 15522, or the Bedford County Humane Society, 182 Bohn Rd, Bedford, PA 15522.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.