Nancy Matika Yanyanin, 75, of Economy, passed away on May 4th, 2025.
She was born on April 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Matika. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Yanyanin, her sister, Pamela Budris, her cousin, Robert Karwoski and her nephew, Steven Maslek. She is survived by her beloved son, Nicholas Yanyanin of Economy, who will cherish the countless memories and the indelible legacy left by his adoring mother. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Bill Budris of Center Township and Larry Yanyanin (Lynnie) of Freedom, her sisters-in-law, Cheryl Maslek of Aspinwall and Laurene Yotes of Monaca, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews including her nieces, Kristen Budris of Pittsburgh, Alexa Yanyanin of Moon Township, Ellen Filar (Joe) of Fox Chapel and Johnna (Todd) Haller of Monaca; as well as her nephew, Anthony Budris (Brandi) of Hopewell, her great-nieces, Afton and Amzey Budris of Hopewell, Sera and Vie Filar of Fox Chapel and her great-nephew, Mitchell Maslek of Center Township.
Nancy grew up in Freedom and is a graduate of Edinboro University. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Mitchell Yanyanin, who kept her laughing during their over 50 years of marriage.
Nancy was a devoted teacher and vice principal at Quigley Catholic High School before joining the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School as a Human Resources Executive. Her passion for current events and sports was evident to all who knew her, and her contributions to the Quigley Catholic High School community will be remembered for years to come.
She always made room in her life and heart for her many family members and friends that were dear to her including from the Caputo family: Doreen Mole-West, Richard (Maritza) Caputo, Raymond Caputo (Denise), Dominic Caputo (Linh), Greg Caputo (Ellen); the Matika family – Paula Quolke (Tom), Tom Panek (Patty), Roberta Good, Michael Matika, Mark Matika, Cathi Ashebill; as well as the Karwoski family: James Karwoski (Marta,), Thomas Karwoski (Deb), Beverly Karwoski, JT Karwoski (Tracy, Maisie), Jeff Karwoski, Dina Karwoski, Jill Valentine (Lon, Brendan, Brady). Nancy had many lifelong friends from Beaver County and beyond, too many to list all of them, but special recognition goes out to: Karen Holiday, Lorraine Walley, Marilou Gibbs, Tom Holsinger, Janet Knowton, Anita Hooke, Scott Antoline, Lauren Bensink, Gayle and Larry Piroli, and Rozan and Jerry Antonetti.
A visitation for Nancy will be held on Sunday, May 11th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 P.M. at the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, where family and friends will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Nancy’s extraordinary life. A mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Felix Church in Freedom on Monday, May 12th, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvery Cemetery in Freedom.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Beaver County Humane Society and the American Civil Liberties Union.