Washington, PA — The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is saddened to learn of the passing of William E. “Bill” Kirwan, 80, of Westmont, Pa., who died Jan. 18, 2019, in Johnstown.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Maureen (Quinn) in 2010; son, James E. in 2015; and brother-in-law, Edward Kany. He is survived by children, Kathleen and John; daughter-in-law, Renee (Young); grandchildren, Michael Larkin, Quinn Larkin, James E. Jr., and Delana; sister-in-law, Beverly Graham; brother-in-law, Michael Kany; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Kirwan was a 1956 graduate of St. Agnes High School in Towanda, Pa. He received a BS in Physics from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, N.Y. He moved to Johnstown in 1960 and was employed by Penelec as an engineer. He co-founded KirCon Inc. with his wife, Maureen, and later merged the company with Richard Yeager to form KirCon-Breco, Inc.

He was involved in harness racing for many years, as both an owner and as a past director of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association.

Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 22) at the Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 23) at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 415 Tioga St., Johnstown, PA 15905.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Local Chapter of the American Cancer Society, c/o Frank Duca Funeral Home, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, PA 15905; or donate online to the woundedwarriorproject.org.