Farabaugh Family History - Person Sheet
NameJohn Joseph Kirsch Sr. 
BirthDec 28, 1925, Allegheny Township, Cambria County, Pa.
DeathOct 13, 1992, Erie, Pa.
BurialSt. Gregory’s Church Cemetery, North East, Pa.
FatherEdwin John Kirsch (1895-1970)
MotherPhilomena Jane Farabaugh (1897-1983)
Spouses
BirthOct 20, 1930, Erie, Pa.
DeathAug 21, 1993
BurialSt. Gregory’s Church Cemetery, North East, Pa.
FatherBruce M. Peelman (1902-1973)
MotherViolet Dolores Young (1910-1969)
ChildrenJohn Joseph (1949-2016)
Patricia A. (1950-2017)
Mark E. (Twin) (1955-2016)
Barry Francis (1964-1964)
Notes for John Joseph Kirsch Sr.
John lived in North East, Pa. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, and a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. He earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals. For several years John was a clerk with Chesley Sales in North East, retiring in 1991. He was owner and operator of the Kirsch Dairy Farm in Greenfield Township, Erie County, and had been employed at General Electric, Erie, until 1957.