Sylvia Veronica Kirchner, 41, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on October 1, 1979 in Krakow, Poland, she was the daughter of Andrzej and Barbara (Sychowska) Gomolka.

Sylvia served proudly in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard from 2002 until 2017, serving in various capacities and achieving the rank of Master Sergeant.  She was awarded with numerous awards and medals including the Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, Expeditionary Service Ribbon, Longevity of Service Ribbon, Special Duty Ribbon, Recruiter Ribbon, and the New York Air National Guard Outstanding Service Leader of the Year Ribbon.  Most recently, she served as a recruiter and recruiting manager until her Honorable Discharge in 2017.

In 2019, after her retirement from service, she founded Front Line Adventures, a non-for-profit organization that helped support U.S. Veterans through sports and other reconditioning activities, and helping them come to terms with injuries, illnesses and PTSD.  She was deeply dedicated to the mission of helping those who sacrificed for the good of Our Country.

Sylvia graduated from Bay Path University in 2002 with an Associate's Degree in Criminalistics, and a Bachelor's of Applied Sciences in Leadership and Organizational Studies in 2013.  She also earned an Associate's Degree in Human Resource and Personnel Administration from the Community College of the Air Force in 2015.

Sylvia enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, collecting shells and creating jewelry from them. She was a lover of all animals. Sylvia was an extensive traveler and enjoyed experiencing different cultures. She was not a great cook, but she was an excellent baker. Sylvia was very proud of her military accomplishments, but above all, her 14 year old daughter Emma was her greatest pride and joy!

In addition to her parents, Sylvia is survived by her daughter Emma; her sister Isabella (Nick) Bafumi; niece Nikki Bafumi; nephews Sebastian Bafumi and Benjamin Bafumi, as well as several cousins and friends.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Abbigail Kirchner.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23 from 11 – 12:30 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304 where funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM.  Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY with Military Honors.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.