Of Hamburg, entered into rest May 20, 2026. Beloved husband of 30 years to Deanna M. (nee DiBacco) Hering; devoted father of Nikolas and Nadia A. Hering, loving son of Marianne "Heidi" (Harold) Case and the late Jack Hering; dear brother of the late Jack Hering; cherished son-in- law of Attilio and the late Ena DiBacco; adored brother-in- law of Lia DiBacco; fond uncle of Sierra Lovelock and Talia Fitzgerald. Kirk worked with the Department of Corrections for 24 years. He loved nature, hunting, reading and spending time with family. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Thursday (May 28) from 3-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Friday morn- ing at 10AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.