With deep love and heavy hearts, the Charlene Kay Zirk family announces her passing at the age of 71 at Grant Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Born June 6, 1954, in Cumberland, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Mary Luetta Schell Kessel and Robert Forest Kessel. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend lived a life centered on service, compassion and unwavering dedication to those she loved. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her daughter, Melanie Dawn Zirk and beloved pet, Hooch.
Surviving is her husband of 51 years, Gregory M. Zirk, three daughters Angela Zirk (Jeremy Baldwin); Brandi Currence (Chad); Kim Zirk (Josh Douglas) and one son Gregory “Bo” M. Zirk II (Anna Smith). Her love extended to her grandchildren, Jasmine Baldwin; Chandi Currence; Sara Baldwin; O. Chris Baldwin; Brad Currence; Jacob Baldwin; Adalyn Baldwin and Chase Currence; one brother, Robert Kessel (Tamara); one sister, Christy Jo Sanchez; one brother-in-law, Dennis Zirk and one sister-in-law, Brenda Z. Crites.
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