HYNDMAN, Pa. — Anna “Betty” Elizabeth Kirchner, 88, of Hyndman, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Pennknoll Village.

Born Oct. 3, 1921, in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Alzene (Cough-enour) Horner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. “Rick” Kirchner in 2003; and a brother, Robert L. Horner.

She is survived by a son, Calvin E. Kirchner and wife Constance (Hyde) of Buffalo Mills; brothers, David Albert Horner and wife Ann, Richard N. Horner and wife Faith, all of Hyndman; sisters, Phyllis Metz of Wichita, Kan., Jane Moore and husband Lewis of Boalsburg; and many nieces and nephews.

Betty retired from the Celanese after 44 years of service. She also worked at Horners Market in Hyndman for many years. She was a life member of the First United Methodist Church in Hyndman.

There will be no viewing.

A graveside service will be held at Hyndman Cemetery, Hyndman, on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at noon with the Rev. Ryan Viands officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 605, Hyndman, PA 15545.

Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.