Paul N. Yeckel Jr.

Paul N. Yeckel, Jr., 80, of Hempfield Township, passed away peacefully Friday, October 2, 2026, at his home. He was born August 23, 1946, in Greensburg, a son of the late Paul Yeckel, Sr., and Doris (Newill) Yeckel.

Prior to retirement, Paul was employed by the Elliot Company, Jeannette, for 41 years.

Paul was a combat veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division, where he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge. He also served with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade, earning the Army Commendation Medal and numerous other decorations. Following his military service, he remained a lifelong advocate for his fellow veterans. He was a past president of the Vietnam Veterans of Westmoreland County; a former trustee and life member of V.F.W. Post 33, Greensburg; and a life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Combat Infantryman Association.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Jeannette, and its Holy Name Society.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald L. Yeckel and Joseph A. Yeckel.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Karen (Hughes) Yeckel; his son, Paul N. Yeckel, III, and wife Cyndi; his daughter, Lesley G. Rehak, and husband Josh; four grandchildren, Marshall, Laura, Cole, and Parker Yeckel; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg. A funeral liturgy will begin at 11 AM in the funeral home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post No. 33, Greensburg Honor Guard.