Kirk Anthony Niederriter

     Kirk Anthony Niederriter, age 50 of Hilliards, formerly of Fryburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at home.

     Born June 17, 1974 in Clarion, he was a son of Richard Niederriter and the late Kathleen Cohlhepp Niederriter.

     Kirk married the former Tricia Garver on October 10, 2009 and she survives.

     He was a 1993 graduate of Cranberry High School and was a former member of the St. Michael Church in Fryburg and the Parker Allegheny Canby Masonic Lodge #521.  He also served in the United States Navy in the Persian Gulf War.

    Kirk worked for Witherup Fabrication as a Boiler Maker. He enjoyed fishing, shooting his bow, nature, and spending time with his family and friends.

    He is survived by his father Richard Niederriter of Venus, two sons: Steven Niederriter of Sandy Lake, and Derek Niederriter of Hilliards. One daughter: Anna Niederriter of Butler; brother, Eric N. (Valerie) Niederriter of Oil City; two nephews: Logan and Bryan of Pittsburgh, and a stepson, Logan Lasher of North Carolina.

     In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kelly Niederriter, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

     Family and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Faller/Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 19200 Route 208, Fryburg. The Masonic Lodge will hold a service in the funeral home at 6 p.m. 

    Military Honors will be accorded by the Clarion American Legion Post #066 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the funeral home.

     Funeral services will immediately follow with Deacon Michael Dittman officiating.

      Online condolences may be sent to Kirk’s family at www.fallerfuneralhome.com.

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