In Memory of

John

E.

"Jack"

Henkel

Obituary for John E. "Jack" Henkel

John E. “Jack” Henkel, 91, of Greensburg formerly of Irwin died Saturday August 15, 2020 in Mt. View Personal Care, Greensburg. He was born May 28, 1929, in Wilmerding a son of the late Edmund and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Henkel. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a skilled lathe operator for the Elliott Company, in Jeannette. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the Navy. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife June (Fassen) Henkel. Surviving are two daughters Jackie Hegwood and her husband Brent, of WI, Jill Henkel, of Irwin; four grandsons; Aaron and his wife Caitlin, Adam, Andrew and his wife Akanksha, Anthony and his wife Elizabeth, five great grandsons; Steven, Noah, Thomas Leo and Cole, two sisters Cheryl Henkel, of Jeannette and Betty McKinnon, of Monroeville, and several nieces, nephews, family and friends who were close to his heart. Due to the COVID restrictions, there will be no visitation or services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to OSPTA Hospice, 4325 State Route 51 North, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Ott Funeral Home, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, is entrusted with arrangements.