I worked with Jeff in various ways over the last 30 years both as a fellow salesman and most recently as his manager.  Jeff was known throughout the entire company as an expert in our lubrication product line and was always there as a resource to assist anyone that needed help.  Since he lived in Baltimore, he was far from our sales office in Zelienople, PA and was happy to take on anything  and pursue those projects that interested him the most or even just assist with technical support to any customer who needed it.  Last year he put on about 60,000 miles on his car traveling from place to place to keep his customers happy.  He did not mind and did what he had to do to get the job done.  Jeff will truly be missed by me, his co-workers and customers who have expressed their sorrow in his passing.  We are thankful for the time we got to spend with Jeff and our prayers go out to his family, as we know God will be there to comfort all.              

Uncle Jeff,
I will never forget your kindness, sense of humor, your delicious Christmas dinners, your love for the beach and crabs, and most importantly, the love you had for all of us kids and now, our kids.  Most of my favorite childhood memories are of our joint family vacations and trips together to amusement parks, the farm, Bethany Beach, Ocean City and Disney World.  Growing up, you always made me feel like the queen in a room full of boys.  For example, “Hey Shell, the boys want McDonalds, but I’ll bring you a crab cake!”  This is a perfect example of how special you made me feel.  You were such a loving and attentive husband, involved father and seriously, the true definition of a “funcle.”  We always had so much fun!
Now, as I have a family of my own, Wyatt (AKA, “Aunt Trish’s boyfriend” according to you) was lucky enough to meet you and spend time with you.  I am sad that you were not able to meet Nora yet, I am sad that you left us during this crazy time in the world and I am sad I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.  I hope you are feeling much better and already having a great time with Uncle Richard. 
I will miss you so much and appreciate all the time we were able to spend together. 
Until we can cheers again, Love always,
Shell


Mr. Kirk will be missed at Davita-Bel Air.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

Trish, Scott and Tim,     We have been neighbors forever. Memories of our kids keeps coming back.  So saddened to hear about Jeff. Please know Ken  and I will keep your family in our thoughts.  Donna & Ken DeFontes

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trisha,Scott, Tim and family.
I grew up with Jeff in work, play and life. I will always treasure our times together and knowing that Jeff was always there for me in times of need.
The special times around the pool come to mind. We started out as the kids around the pool and became adults around the pool! Will always remember how  I was treated as one of the family. It was a gift having such a friend for over 40 years.
Jeff will be with me in spirit and the comfort is knowing he is still there for me.

May God grant him eternal rest and give comfort to his family
that he has that eternal rest.

Rich, Patsy and Michael

Jeff and I worked together at Ritter for many years. He was one of the most upbeat and charismatic gentlemen that I ever had the pleasure of working with. It saddens me to know I can no longer pick up the phone on a whim and chat with him about our families and old friends. 

I have known Jeff for over 20 years and what started as a vendor/customer relationship became a friendship that I will cherish for the remainder of my days. We would always spend time in my office discussing everything and sometimes even get to talking about the business. I liked the way his mind worked and his ability to see things in a different perspective. He always spoke glowingly and lovingly about his family and I respect him for that. I was very worried about him over the last several months but he never made a big deal out of any of it. Jeff is one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to have known and I am truly saddened by his passing. My only regret is that I didn't have a chance to say goodbye. The world is truly a lesser place without him. I will miss my friend. Godspeed Jeff

OBITUARY

Gordon "Jeff" Kirk

September 12, 1956 – August 9, 2020

Schimunek Funeral Home

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