Michael C. Hirst, 46, of Cedar Lane, Carlisle, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Carlisle Regional Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 12, 1961, in Missouri, to Rita Ann Johnson Hirst of Carlisle and the late Claude A. Hirst.

Michael was a machinst by trade, and had been working as a cashier at the Hess Gas Station on the Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township.

He was a avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing and was a loving and caring person who shared his life with many.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Martha L. Hirst of Carlisle, and his adopted children, Jessie, Jennifer, Larry, Veronica and LaDonna. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna K. Rosenow.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mt. Holly Springs Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard L. Reese officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Memorial contributions can be made to the document.write('' + unescape('National%20Kidney%20Foundation') + '');National Kidney Foundation of Central PA, Olde Liberty Square, 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory of Mt. Holly Springs.