Christopher A. Kissinger, Sr.

Christopher A. Kissinger, 52, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Reading on January 21, 1972, he was a son of the late James Kissinger.

He attended Hamburg schools.

Chris was formerly employed by The Sanctuary House, LLC in Wilkes-Barre as a residential tech. He had a passion for helping others become and remain sober. Chris was an extremely caring person, and never hesitated to give to others.

Chris loved dirt track racing. He was a former crew member of Andy Haus Motorsports, Scott Haus, Kirby Sites, Craig Whitmoyer, Kory Sites, Bobby Gerhart, and Mario Gosselin racing teams.

He also enjoyed playing guitar.

Chris is survived by his daughter, Ashley, wife of Brian Wolfgang, son, Christopher Kissinger, Jr. & his significant other, Melissa, four grandchildren: Carter, Charlie, Coralynn, & Elena, longtime best friend, Jodi Nester, former wife, Trish Kissinger, and sister, Jamie Kissinger.

In addition to his father, Chris is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Ronald & Jacqueline Zechman.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

The family prefers contributions in Chris' memory to be forwarded to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven PA 17972 to defray the cost of funeral expenses or Sanctuary House, LLC, 367 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre PA 18702.