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Nicholas O. Schork

1988 - 2026

Nicholas O. Schork obituary, 1988-2026, West Newton, PA

BORN

1988

DIED

2026

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Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Nicholas Schork Obituary

Nicholas Oleg Schork, 28, of West Newton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. He was born Jan. 27, 1998, in Krasnodar, Russia, and was the son of Michael and Janet Schork of West Newton. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Sandy Braun and Mack Schork; along with his aunt, Sharon; uncles, Gary, John, and Brian Schork; and his cousin, Joseph Schork. Nicholas was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 259 in Herminie and achieved the Eagle Scout rank. He graduated from Yough Senior High School in 2016 and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army from 2017 through 2022, having served in South Korea and Ft. Bliss, Texas. He later served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. Nick was employed by the Westinghouse Nuclear Parts Business, located in New Stanton, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Alexander Schork; his grandmother, Patricia Schork; his aunts and uncles, Erin Schork, Matthew and Corrine Braun, David and Judy Christ, and Jennifer and Adam Burgess; and his cousins, Brian Schork Jr., Jaclyn and Darren Jones, Shannon Schork, Kaitlynn (Austin) Vogel, and Sierra (Michael) Vogel. Nicholas will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Remember the love we shared. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in good deeds. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fisher's Furry Friends of PA, a nonprofit animal rescue in Greensburg. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, PA 15642. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Feb. 21, 2026.

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SETH

March 14, 2026

Hello to the Schork family, Mike, you were an especially great family friend and landlord to myself. You and your family were always fair and decent. Im so sorry for your loss. My most grievances and condolences.

Seth Brown "Mason"

FFFPA

March 11, 2026

Our deepest sympathies to the Schork family and friends. Nicholas seemed like a very special person and the furbabies and everyone here at Fishers Furry Friends are blessed to be able to memorialize you at our adoption center. RIP Nicholas

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Tyler Parker

February 22, 2026

I will always hold the memories of our many years in Scouts together close. I think about those times often and fondly. My deepest condolences, you will be missed.

John & Kathleen Gibbs

February 22, 2026

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lora Marra

February 21, 2026

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sending you love, strength and peace.

Walwyn Byrd

February 21, 2026

One of the coolest people I ever met you will be missed brother

Raymond Burley

February 21, 2026

To the family of Schork, my deepest condolences for this tragic loss. The version of him that will remain for me I will cherish until my last days. He will be remembered.

Marquisha Brown

February 21, 2026

I´m truly heartbroken over the passing of Nicholas Schork.

When I first arrived at Fort Bliss, he was the very first person who welcomed me in. He wasn´t just friendly - he became my mentor, my brother, and my rock during some of the most stressful times of my life. He helped me find my footing when everything felt overwhelming.

One of the greatest honors I´ve ever had was asking him to pin my Specialist rank on me while we were stationed in South Korea. That moment meant everything to me because of the respect, trust, and love I had for him. I chose him because he was that important in my journey.

It hurts knowing he called me just a few weeks ago. I wish I had more time to hear his voice and tell him how much he meant to me.

Nicholas, thank you for being the steady presence I needed when I was finding my way. You were a real one. You were my brother. I´ll carry you with me always.

Rest easy.

Conner

February 21, 2026

I learned a lot about being successful in the army from Schork. We spent 9 months together in Korea while on rotation. He will be missed

Harvey family

February 21, 2026

Harvey family sends their love

Kathy &George Hanna

February 19, 2026

We are so very sorry for your loss. We didn´t get to know Nicholas, but we know you were so very proud of him and his accomplishments. So sad to lose him so soon. Your family is in our prayers.

The Sarver Family

February 18, 2026

Michael, Janet and Alex- There are no words. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sending love your way. - The Sarver Family

Beers Family

February 17, 2026

We are so very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you all. I will always have such fond memories of him playing baseball. Such a nice respectful kid. And I thank him for his Service. God Bless.

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