Obituary of Scott A. Shirk

Scott A. Shirk, 57, of Conklin, NY, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Sunbury, PA to Kenneth E. Shirk and Sarah (Hoffman) Shirk Sweeney. Scott married the love of his life, Sally Gorick, on June 18, 1977. Together they raised three beautiful children who survived him: Nicholas A. Shirk, Stephanie K. (Michael) Cardarelli, and Laurel Alexis Shirk. Earlier this year, Scott welcomed the arrival of his granddaughter, Alexis Scottlynn, with whom he enjoyed many precious moments. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sarah and Paul Sweeney; and his sister, Kelly (Shirk) Kent of Naples, FL; a brother-in-law, Alfred (Kristi) Gorick of Binghamton; sister-in-law, Diane (David) Merkel of Plattsburgh, NY; nieces and nephews, Kenny and Preston Kent, Hunter and Kendyl Gorick, David (Anna) and Lauren Merkel, and Maxwell and Kathryn Levene; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and his devoted dog, Flora. Scott was predeceased by his father and brother-in-law, Gerald Kent; his sister-in-law, Patricia (David) Levene; his grandparents, Joseph and Quilla Hoffman and Harry and Ruth Shirk. Scott graduated from South Side High School, Elmira, NY, and Alfred State College. He retired from B.W. Elliott Manufacturing Co. following 32 years of service. He was a member and former Parish Council President of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He was an Eagle Scout and served as Scout Master Troop 83, Conklin, NY. He was a devoted father, supporting his children in all of their various activities including ice hockey, golf, soccer, dance, and music recitals. He loved his Harley, "Chocolate Thunder," and enjoyed riding with the Southern Tier Harley Davidson Association. Summertime was spent with family and friends at Sandy Pond, NY boating and playing Euchre games. In addition, "Curby" (as he was fondly called by his friends) enjoyed many football trips with the YAZ Tour - "Fly Eagles Fly!" The family extends its gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Kloss and the entire staff of Broome Oncology for the many kindnesses and care they provided to Scott. Funeral Services will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1 St. John Parkway, Johnson City, Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. Fr. Ivan Synevskyy, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parastas Service will be Thursday at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1 St. John Parkway, Johnson City, NY 13790. MEMORY ETERNAL