Peyton M. Kirk

Peyton M. Kirk, 19, of 1080 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence.

Born on January 27, 2001 in Bradford he was a son of Michael Kirk and Melissa (Simpson) Kirk who survive.

He was a 2019 graduate of Bradford Area High School and played hockey with the Bradford Blizzard. Peyton had completed his freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford majoring in Business and was a member of the Investment Club.

He worked as a Cook at Tasta Pizza for several years.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Kyle Kirk of Bradford, Paternal Grandparents Jim Kirk and Barb (Tim) Fox, Paternal Great Grandparents David and Jean Hodgson, Maternal Grandparents, Jeff Simpson and Kathleen (Rick) Wright, and Maternal Great Grandmother Emma Wright, aunts, uncles and cousins, including Tara and Greg Johnson and Eric and Mindy Kirk, cousins, Sentry Kirk and Priest Kirk.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday August 5, 2020 from 3 pm to 9 pm at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave, Bradford. Friends are also to attend a Celebration of Peyton’s Life on Thursday, August 6, 2020, starting at Noon at Mystic Waters in Limestone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bradford Youth Hockey Club 310 Derrick Road Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Mike, Melissa and Kyle~ My heart breaks for all of you! May you Rest in Peace Peyton? Sending you all my love and hugs and prayers!
— Ellen Evans

Keeping you all in our prayers may God give you comfort,peace, and strength in this time of an unfortunate great loss.God Bless.
— Hatch Family

To Peyton’s family - We are sad to hear of his too-soon passing. We are praying for you all and hope that sweet memories will carry you through this time.
— Randy and Noreen Watson

Our condolences to the Kirk family, you are in our thoughts
— Thomas, Maria and Sophie Hoffmann

Sending out our heartfelt condolences, prayers, and sympathy to all of Peyton’s family, friends, and loved ones. So very sorry for your heartache.
— Robb, Angela, McKenna, Parker, Bella Shipman

My heart is heavy and aches for all touched by the loss of this sweet soul. My boys went to school and played football with Peyton. They were not close, but this tragic loss has affected them tremendously. Melissa and family, may you all find strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. Rest easy sweet boy.
— Christine

To the Kirk family and all those whose lives Peyton touched, words cannot express how sad we are to hear of your tragic loss. We regret not being there for you in person, but you are in our thoughts.
— Sean Moore and family

Rest In Paradise Peyton! I don’t really know him, but I saw the email from the college. Seeing all the condolences and the impact he made is very beautiful. Many blessings to his family and everyone impacted by this tragic lost. You are loved Peyton ??
— Tawana Freeman

Rest easy Peyton! Much Love! ??
— Mia Huber

OUR CONDOLENCES TO PEYTON''S FAMILY'' WALK WITH ANGELS PEYTON''THE COLLEYS
— phyllis E colley

I grew up with Peyton and he was a great guy just not always with the people he surrounded himself with I feel horrible to hear what happened and I hope he can rest in peace not knowing and living a great life he deserved.he was too young and it''s not fair that he couldn''t live a happy life and have a great one at that. Rest in peace friend
— Makayla

May the beautiful, warm memories wash over you at this time. May every moment be captured & every special second be shared, cherished & never forgotten. If you are anything like your grandma & my dear friend Kathleen, then you were nothing short of amazing. I’m so sorry for all of you. An innocent life taken to soon. If you need anything please reach out. With deepest sympathies for your family & loved ones.
— Cindy

We are so saddened to hear about the passing of Peyton. We are sending our love and prayers to the family and to all of our friends who are mourning. All around caring person, never failed to put a smile on anyone’s face. Those who got the chance to know Peyton were all truly so blessed because of how great of a person he was. Sending love and prayers.
— Stephen Tingley and Gabriella Campogiani

Peyton always knew just what to say to bring a smile to anyone’s face. He had such a kind, caring soul and will be greatly missed. My heart aches for his family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
— Grace Dalton

Peyton was a kind soul and he will be dearly missed. My mom and Melissa were close when I was growing up and I remember hanging out with her kids. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the kirk family
— Kelsey Hervatin

Always going to love you, all the times we shared all the memories we had you’re always going to have a place in my heart. High school, football, and life wouldn’t have been the same without you. Miss you buddy, and I’ll never forget you Pdiddy
— Matt Stafford

Deepest sympathy for your heartbreaking loss. Our son knew him and told us what a great kid he was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Peace, love and strength sent to you during this tragic time.
— Family of Peyton’s friend

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for family healing. Thomas played for the Blizzards with your son. Praying you find strength to get through these trying times.
— Lucks family

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for family healing. Thomas played for the Blizzards with your son. Praying you find strength to get through these trying times.
— Lucks family

Mike, Melissa and Kyle, We are so sorry. We remember Peyton at Michele’s. Haley had remained friends with Peyton over the years. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
— Cheryl, Andy and Haley Smith

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
— Roy Meditz II

My heart breaks for Peyton and every one of you. I hope you find strength and comfort in each other while you grieve the loss of your beautiful boy. Sending heartfelt hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.
— Shannon Kirk

I didn’t know him all that well, but I knew he was a good person. He was a good friend to everyone. I’m so very sorry for you loss!
— Chandler Cobb

Praying for all affected by this loss, so young, I can not imagine what the family is going through at this time. My heart hurts for everyone close to him as I have children close to the same age. Hope you are able to find comfort- where you are is right where you are meant to be, as hard as it is to be there. Praying you feel loved and supported!
— Family of a friend

My heart is broken and aches for the family Peyton has a beautiful sole never to be forgotten such a wonderful young man no words and a very very heavy heart you are in my prayers
— Karen abbott

Sincere condolences to the Kirk Family in this time. Though I was not personally close to him, we had shared some classes together - and he knew how to fill a room with laughter. A genuinely kind and comical guy. My heart is heavy to have heard the news I offer my deepest sympathies.
— Devon Moore

Mike, Melissa and family- I am so saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers for healing and comfort for all of you.
— Ed Hayden and family

I will always cherish the memories of growing up with the Kirk boys. My deepest sympathies go out to the wonderful Kirk family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. The memories are what we have to treasure here on earth, until we all meet again. ?
— Mackenzie Hartle

My prayers go out to the Family May you rest peaceful in God’s arms??
— Toni Lewis

One of my best friends. Always could make you laugh and was genuinely a Great person. Will always remember our good times
— Trent

Melissa, you helped me so much in my life. I''m so sorry for your and your families loss. I never knew Peyton, but, I bet he was a wonderful kiddo. Peace. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs.
— Krista Huntington

I didn’t really talk to him much in school but he was a really good guy, I’m so sorry for your loss
— Robert Craft

I wasn’t close to him nor his older brother Kyle, but they were both incredibly kind and I can’t imagine what the family is going through. Sending love.
— Class of 2017 Graduate

We didnt talk too much but he was a great guy and he was really friendly, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all.
— Mitchell mclaughlin

I didn’t really know him that much, but in the one or two times I’ve ever talked to him, he was so nice. I am so sorry for your loss
— Kayda Hensley

Condolences

  • Mike, Melissa and Kyle~ My heart breaks for all of you! May you Rest in Peace Peyton? Sending you all my love and hugs and prayers!

    — Ellen Evans
  • Keeping you all in our prayers may God give you comfort,peace, and strength in this time of an unfortunate great loss.God Bless.

    — Hatch Family
  • To Peyton’s family - We are sad to hear of his too-soon passing. We are praying for you all and hope that sweet memories will carry you through this time.

    — Randy and Noreen Watson
  • Our condolences to the Kirk family, you are in our thoughts

    — Thomas, Maria and Sophie Hoffmann
  • Sending out our heartfelt condolences, prayers, and sympathy to all of Peyton’s family, friends, and loved ones. So very sorry for your heartache.

    — Robb, Angela, McKenna, Parker, Bella Shipman