Hercules J. “Herk” Platts Jr., 71, of Wayne Twp. passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness.
Born February 18, 1955 in Ilion, NY, he was the son of the late Hercules J. Platts Sr. and Helen Jean Platts of Mohawk, NY.
Herk graduated from Mohawk Central School in Mohawk, NY and enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1973, where he proudly served for four years. In 1975, he married Diana Sweet, also of Mohawk, NY.
He worked as an inspector for the airline industry for 35 years, first at Empire Air, then Piedmont, U.S. Airways, American West, retiring from America Airlines in 2019.
He was a good Christian and a member of the Wampum Legion and Ohio Valley Marines. He volunteered many years at Chippewa Meals on Wheels and donated countless hours to Marine Corp League Toys for Tots. Since retirement, he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Diana; mother, Helen; three sons, Hercules III, Josh, and Kiel Platts; two daughters-in-law, Sara and Rachel Platts; five granddaughters, Jocelyn, Lillian, Madelyn, Evelyn, and Ava; two grandsons, Simon Hercules and Harrison; three brothers, Danny, Michael, and Paul Platts; two sisters, Loree Platts Alexander and Terri Platts Sterling; many nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Hans Dahlin of Darlington and Sean (Char) Lawless of Frankfort, NY.
He was preceded in death by his father Hercules Sr.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday October 24, 2026 from 1 until the funeral service at 5 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Rev. Nathan Leslie of the Bessemer Presbyterian Church will officiate. Military Rites will be observed by the Marine Corp Honor Guard. All are invited to attend a gathering following the funeral service at the Chewton VFD.
To make a donation in his memory please send to Marine Corps League Detachment #882 Sewickley, PA. Toys for tots. Donations will stay local.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com
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