All Obituaries

Thomas J. Bourke  Sr. , 83, of Herminie,  peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Greene Health & Rehab, Greensburg, surrounded by his family. He  was born May 13, 1942 in Greensburg,  a son  of the late Thomas P. and  Veronica (Bohinc) Bourke. In addition to his parents, he  was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Bourke-Schrum and sister-in-law,  Susan Bourke. He was a graduate of Sewickley Twp. High School and then attended ...

Troy D. Whetzel, 63, of Herminie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his parents' home surrounded by his family. He was born on Oct. 11, 1962. in Greensburg, son of Robert and Helen ( Theibert) Leighty Jr. of Ligonier.  Troy was a graduate of Yough  High School class of 1980. He was a factory worker. having worked for Jeannette Glass for many vears. He was a devoted Pirates fan.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to bingo with his buddies. He could ...

Kathleen M. Spolnick, 82, of Wendel, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026 in  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born April 13, 1943, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Walter and Gladys Poilek.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,  Joseph L. Spolnick and her son , Joseph W. Spolnick.  Kathleen was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.  Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Connie ...

Brady Dennis Hunker, 15, of Herminie, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born on June 8, 2010, in Greensburg. Brady was the beloved son of Jillian S. Madigan of Herminie and the late Dennis R. Hunker. In addition to his father, Brady was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Craig F. Madigan; his great-uncle, Jeffrey “Fish” Madigan; and his cousin, Steve Menefee. Brady was a sophomore at Yough Senior High School. He was truly his mother’s world. He ...

Donna  L.  Kravanja, 63, of Greensburg, formerly of Yukon, passed alway peacefully on Sunday , March, 8, 2026,  in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1962,  in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Daniel and Antonia  “Toncka” ( Skocir) Kravanja. In addition to her parents,  she was preceded in death by brother- in-law, William Lackey.  Donna graduated from Yough High School, Class ...

Daniel Ilich Sr. , 85 , of Herminie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital , Greensburg, with his family by his side. He was born July 13, 1940 in  Monessen, son of Dragomir and Nellie (Kruczek) Ilich. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his son, Daniel Ilich Jr. ; two brothers, John and Louis Ilich; two sisters, Julie Waryanka and Olga Medich.  Dan was a farmer his entire life. He loved his “ Dan ...

Marian E. Detar, 75, of Rillton, passed away Tuesday , Feb. 3, 2026 , in AHN West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded  by her family . She was born July 7, 1950, in Greensburg,  a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Fix) Rothwell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis R. Detar in 2023, and two brothers, Bob Rothwell and Joe Rothwell.  Prior to her retirement, Marian was  a sales clerk,  having worked at the Hills ...

Patty A. Kosor, 83, of Youngwood,  passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 in Hempfield  Manor, Greensburg, surrounded by her family. She  was born on February 8, 1942 in Yukon, a daughter of the late Frank and Betty (Beechman) Sweeney.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,  Cookie  Sweeney and Rose Nagy.  Prior to her retirement,  Patty was a beautician for more than 50 years. She loved cooking , entertaining, and watching ...

David R. “Dave” Bibel , 66, of Smithton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 in Frick Hospital,  Mount Pleasant , with his family by  his side. He was born  Oct. 23, 1959 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Steve Jr.  and Ruth (Kelley) Bibel. Dave was a 1977 Yough graduate and was a faithful member of the Barren Run United Methodist Church.  Prior to his retirement,  in 2023 he was a broker /dispatcher having work for Tom Lange Co. in Pittsburgh for 28 ...

Fred B. Burkett Jr. , 76, of New Stanton, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born September 3, 1949,  in Mt. Pleasant,  son of the late Fred B. Sr. and Dorothy (Ray) Burkett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Kozieniak and two brothers, Edward Burkett and Spurgeon Burkett.  Fred was a US Army veteran having served during Vietnam as a flight medic.  Prior to his retirement, he had worked for ...