All Obituaries

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 ...

Nina C. Dyer, 82, of Madison, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 18, 1943, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Thomas C. and  Margaret  O. (Stafford) Flanigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Dyer in 1999; seven siblings, James Flanigan, William Flanigan, Francis (Butch) Flanigan, Elizabeth (Betty) Flanigan,  Carol Kopko, Donna Krance, Lauretta Stanley, and ...

Edward  Mikel, 97, of  West Newton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 in Excela Health Westmoreland  Hospital, Greensburg , surrounded by his family . He was born July 25, 1928 , in Sewickley Twp.,  son of the late Valentine  and  Vincencija (Benko) Mikel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife , Irene ( Hensberger) Mikel  in 2001;  two brothers, Yernie and Valentine Mikel; and five sisters, Frances Siler, Mary ...

Mary Plassio, 93, of  Hutchinson, peacefully passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at her home , surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1932,  in Edna, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Maughan) Luzar.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Luzar and sister, Zella Adams.  Mary was a talented seamstress and love to sew. She especially enjoyed making quilts, comforters, and aprons for her family and extended family. ...

Veronica Trach, 88, formerly of Rillton, passed away December 6, 2025, at Benbrook Place in Butler.  She was born November 4, 1937, in Washington, PA, to the late Michael and Regina (Bajtelsmit) Ozimok.  Veronica had a love of family and a nurturing personality supported by her deep faith.  Living in Rillton, she and her husband raised five daughters and as a family attended St. Edward Church in Herminie.  At St. Edward, Veronica ...

Sandra L. Mears, 78, of Greensburg , passed away peacefully Thursday,  Dec. 4 th, 2025, in  Heritage Valley health systems in Beaver , surrounded by her family.  She was born  on Nov. 2, 1947, in Braddock, a daughter of the late  James and Leona ( Johns)  Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Marilyn Bright and Suzanne Hutchins.  Sandy was an amazing artist. She loved to paint landscapes and abstracts and do oil ...