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Memorial Park at the P-40 Replica Display
James M. Kirkstadt
KIRKSTADT – James M., 77, Westmont, went home to be with the Lord Oct. 1, 2015, at home. Born Nov. 10, 1937, to the late Harold J. and Nina M. (Meyer) Kirkstadt. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia E. (McCormick); children, Kevin J. Kirkstadt, married to Tracy L., Westmont, parents of Amanda M. Kirkstadt; Nicholas J. Kirkstadt; and Emily E. Stonecypher, married to Aaron D.; Jill M. Kirkstadt, and partner, Michael A. Cremona, Malta, Europe; Jean B. Pawcio, married to David J., Upper Yoder Township, parents of Kaitlyn E. Pawcio, Jocelyn J. Pawcio, and Karalyn A. Pawcio; sister, Carol V. Kirkstadt, Loveland, Colo.; and faithful dog, Ms. Taxi. James retired from Bethlehem Steel as a structural engineer and retired colonel of the U.S. Air Force. Member of Westmont Presbyterian Church, where he also was an elder, Westminster Presbyterian Church Adult Fellowship Fireside Club, VFW, Silver Falcons, Reserve Officer Association, receiving the Minute Man Award, Air Force Association, where he was in charge of the fundraising/engineering plans for the official memorial of the “Buzz” Wagner P40 Plane Project, the Association of Graduates U.S. Air Force Academy, Veterans Day Parade Committee, Treemont Shooting Club, Lederhosen Ski Club, Flood Museum volunteer, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, avid duplicate bridge player and an investment broker for Fund Investors, Ebensburg. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Road. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at Westmont Presbyterian Church, 601 Luzerne St., the Rev. Craig Miller, officiating. Military honors conducted by Menoher VFW Post 155. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Air Force Association Lt. Col. B.D. “Buzz” Wagner Chapter 221 or Westmont Presbyterian Church. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., exclusive provider of “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.