Edward P. Kirchel, 83, of Wayne Township passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence.
Born July 9, 1938 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Sophie Bednar Kirchel. He was married to Marilyn Safreed Kirchel on October 18, 1958.
Ed was the owner and operator of Kirchel’s Auto since 1972. He was a handyman, and could fix anything. Ed loved spending time with his grand and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Rhonda (John) Bennett of Beaver Falls and Lisa Kirchel of Pittsburgh; grandson, Ryan (Tomiann) Kirchel of Ellwood City; two granddaughters, Chelsey (Dan) Yaromey and Courtney Bennett both of Ellwood City; four great grandchildren, Rocco, Jon, Chassey, and River.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his son Randy and his sister Pauline Young.
The family would like to thank the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Ed.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
Marilyn, Rhonda, Lisa: We are so very sorry for your families loss. Ed was a great guy. He will be missed by his many friends. Don an I will be Praying for all of you. Our sincere condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are broken for your family. May the memories you’ve made throughout his lifetime help each of you through this difficult time. RIP Ed
Marilyn, Rhonda and Lisa: I am So Sorry for your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Ed will be missed. I have great memories of Ed as I know you have many more great memories. May the memories help you through the difficult times. Rest In Peace Ed.
Aww, Marylyn, Rhonda and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I have a lot of good memories about this man. He had a heart of gold but such a cranky exterior. I would share these memories with you all but some things are better not in print. ! You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Marilyn, Rhonda and Lisa. You have our deepest sympathy. Ed was a good man always enjoyed talking to him at the garage. Bob and Mark felt really bad also. RIP Ed, until we meet again.
Marilyn, Rhonda & Lisa, you have our deepest sympathy, we have known Ed for many years. A really good man. Bob and Mark are sadden by Ed’s passing also. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Ed until we meet again.
Our sympathies to the Kirchel family. Many good times spent!
He was the BEST…
Marilyn, Rhonda and Lisa:
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We are so blessed to have met him! God Bless you all!!!
Marilyn. I’m so sorry to hear about Ed. I always liked him. Miss so many anymore. Prayers for your family
I am so sorry to hear about Ed. As a child I spent a lot of time at his shop with my sister and daddy when he would stop to see Ed, Randy and Queenie. Ed was always nice to us little girls. My red ’86 ranger went to him and Randy to be fixed frequently for tranny work when I was in college, and Ed jokingly called it the red hemorrhoid. He was funny and I appreciated his sense of humor, even when he forgot to put my driveshaft back on and I had no 4×4 in a snow storm. I wear my dad’s old Kirchel’s auto jacket still. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marilyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ed was my father’s good friend. He could fix anything and always has a solution to the problem.
Ed, Rest In Peace my friend.
Carl “Dutchie” Bleakney