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Nancy M. Wilk

Nancy M. Wilk

Nancy M. Cooper Wilk, 72, of Parker, passed away early Friday morning, May 14, 2021, of natural causes at her residence.

Born Nov. 11, 1948, in Armstrong County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. Cooper Jr. and Dorothy Cratty Cooper.

She was married to James R. Hildebrand, who preceded her in death, and later, James Joseph Wilk, who also preceded her in death.

She graduated from Allegheny Clarion-Valley High School.

Nancy was affiliated with the Chapel on the Hill in Emlenton.

She will be greatly missed by many, and will be remembered for her love and kindness to others.

She is survived by her two children, a daughter, Mary Jane “Janie” (David) Nail of Hilliards, and a son, William “Bill” J. (Sharon) Hildebrand of Parker; one grandchild, Kaitlin Nail; and a special partner and companion, Warren Blair of Parker.

She is also survived by her two sisters, Sandra (Lynn) Baker of Emlenton and Patricia Merwin of Kittanning; and three brothers, her twin, Thomas Cooper of Parker, Jim Cooper of Butler and David (Terri) Cooper of Grove City.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Dorothy; and her husbands, James R. Hildebrand and James Joseph Wilk.

WILK — Visitation for Nancy M. Cooper Wilk, who died Friday, May 14, 2021, will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a funeral service starting at 7:30 p.m. at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.

CDC guidelines will be followed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department.

To view or send condolences and to send flowers and sympathy cards, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.

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