Sheridan "Sherd" Kitchen

February 2, 1931 - January 6, 2009

Sheridan “Sherd” Kitchen, 77, of Route 68 Sligo, Monroe Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2008 at the UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born February 2, 1931, in Westover, PA, he was the son of William Archie and Asenth Beck Kitchen. He was married July 23, 1955 to Edith Gates, who survives. Mr. Kitchen worked for Chapmen Auto Salvage and later retired from C & K Coal Company. He enjoyed cutting wood, loved the outdoors and working outdoors, was a NASCAR Racing fan, and enjoyed motorcycles. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Bill Kitchen and his wife, Valerie, of Knox; Debra Roller, and her husband, Chester, of Clintonville; Don Kitchen and his wife, Lori, of Miola; and Donna Wensel of Clarion.  He is also survived by one brother, Clair Kitchen and his wife, Greta, of Sligo.  Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren, Michael Kitchen, Jason Kitchen, Kyle Kitchen, Kaleb Kitchen, Laura Maudlin, Debra Smith, Dan Murphy, Di Smith, Zac Roller, Chelsea Kitchen, Emily Kitchen, Sammy Wensel, Samantha Wensel, Stevie Wensel, and Scott Wensel; two step grandchildren, Chet Roller and Jenny Roller; nine great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren; along with extended family, Denny Murphy, Peg Gourley, and Ted Wensel.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, close friends, and neighbors.  He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Earl Kitchen, Merle Kitchen, and Kenneth Kitchen; and three sisters, Helen Blake, Pearl Rainey, and Audrey Bookwalter. Viewing will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Donations and memorials can be made to a charity of one’s choice.