Nancy Matika Yanyanin

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Matika Yanyanin of Economy, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 75. 

Born on April 13, 1950, to Andrew and Mary Matika, 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. 

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Yanyanin; her mother and father, Andrew and Mary Matika; her sister, Pamela Budris; her cousin Robert Karwoski; and her nephew, Steven Maslek. 

Nancy 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, and her sisters-in-law, Cheryl Maslek of Aspinwall, and Laurene Yotes of Monaca. In addition, she is survived by many  nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews including nieces Kristen Budris of Pittsburgh, Alexa Yanyanin of Moon Township, Ellen Filar (Joe) of Fox Chapel, Johnna (Todd) Haller of Monaca, and nephew Anthony Budris (Brandi) of Hopewell; her great-nieces Afton and Amzey Budris of Hopewell, Sera and Vie Filar of Fox Chapel, and great-nephew, Mitchell Maslek of Center Township.  

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;  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 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. 

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 at Huntsman Funeral Home in 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 Our Lady of the Valley Parish (St. Felix) in Freedom, PA on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:00 am. 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. 

Rest in eternal peace, Nancy. You will be dearly missed and forever remembered.