Patsy Jean Zirk, 68 of Edinburg, VApassed away on September 13, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center after suffering a
massive stroke.
Patsy was born on December 30, 1954 in Harrisonburg, VAand is the daughter of the late Paul Edward Zirk and Lois
Virginia (Gochenour) Zirk.
Patsy graduated from Broadway High School in 1973 and worked many years at Ben Franklin in Broadway and as a teller
at several banks in the following years. She retired from Carter Bank in 2016. She was a member of Linville Creek
Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are her brother; Edward (Eddie) Zirk, nephew; Damon Zirk and wife Mayra, niece; Dayme, dear friend; Alan
Arehart and her pet’s; doggie Ney Ney and kitty Gracie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sharon Zirk and brother Stephen Zirk.
Patsy grew up in the home of her Uncle Victor and Aunt Helen Mongold after her parents were killed in a horrific
automobile crash on January 7, 1968. She is also survived by her cousins, Wilma Elliott, Janet Barnes, Sherry Mongold
and Vickie O’Brien who were her sisters in real life.
She was a true hero in life and even in death, Patsy’s selflessness shone brightly through her decision to be an organ
donor.
In honor of Patsy, the family invites each of you to dedicate an act of kindness to Patsy’s memory. Let us embrace the
opportunity to uplift those around us, just as she did through her life. Whether it be a small gesture of kindness or a grand
act of generosity, let us strive to brighten someone’s day and make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.
Per Patsy’s wishes, her body will be cremated and there will not be any services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.