Cora S. Tirk

Cora S. Tirk

Cora S. Tirk, 79, of Bruin Rd., Petrolia, Parker Township, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, following a period of declining health.

Cora was born in Beaver on August 31, 1945. She was a graduate of Knoch High School. She worked as a waitress and bartender and was the manager of Alan’s Roadhouse in Petrolia for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time at her camp in Brookston and visiting friends at their camps. She always looked forward to family gatherings and most especially enjoyed the company of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Cora was married in Unionville at a family picnic on July 4, 1985 to Robert M. Tirk, who survives. The couple would have celebrated 40 years of marriage this year. She is also survived by a son, Ron Rearick and his wife, Kelly, of Butler, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother, Bill Bookhamer and his wife, Rowe, of Clintonville, a sister, Tanya Hackwelder of Butler, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two daughters, Debra Kepler and June Ellen Rearick, and a brother.

Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City. To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.