Sylvia A. Testa, 90, of Economy, peacefully passed away on June 2nd, 2026, the same date she and her beloved husband, Eugene, exchanged wedding vows seventy years earlier on June 2nd, 1956. She was born on March 13th, 1936, a cherished daughter of the late John and Helen Serak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Eugene P. Testa and her siblings, Albert Serak and Margaret Pajak.

She is survived by her children, Eugene H. (Darlene Pinchot) Testa and Linda (John) Germ, her grandchildren: Bryan (Abby) Testa, Tara (Mike) Rittelmann, Ally Germ, Ryan (Lily) Hudacsek, and Kelsey Hudacsek; as well as her great-grandchildren: Hudson, Maddox, Lucas, Brenna, Leo, and Iris; along with a sister-in-law, Doris (Ted) Gerhardt. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her extended family at Villa St. Joseph in Baden.

Sylvia graduated from Ambridge High School and continued her education at Pittsburgh Secretarial School before beginning her career as a secretary with Karnavas Vending Company. She was a devoted Catholic and a faithful member of the former Christ the King Church in Ambridge, now St. Luke the Evangelist Parish. She was known for her warm and welcoming spirit. At Villa St. Joseph (Baden), she made it her mission to greet new residents, helping them feel at home by inviting them to Bingo and other activities. She was a talented baker whose homemade cookies became a family favorite and was a dedicated fan of Pittsburgh sports teams. Above all, Sylvia treasured time spent with her family and found her greatest joy in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 4th, from 2-4 P.M. and 5-7 P..M at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where feparting prayers will be offered on Friday, June 5th at 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Economy Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Rd Ext #1601, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Villa St. Joseph Activities Department, 1030 State Street, Baden, PA 15005, in Sylvia’s memory. Sylvia especially enjoyed playing Bingo and shopping in the resident store, and her family feels this would be a meaningful way to honor the activities that brought her so much joy.

The family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Villa St. Joseph for the compassionate and loving care they provided to Sylvia throughout the past six years. Their kindness, dedication, and friendship brought comfort not only to Sylvia, but to her entire family.