Jon-Burnett-Obituary

Jon Burnett

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jan 11, 1954 – Feb 20, 2025

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BORN
January 11, 1954
DIED
February 20, 2025
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Jon Burnett (Jonathan Haynes, Jr.), 71, died on Feb. 20, 2025, after dealing with neurodegenerative disorders for many years. Jon was most proud of his dearly loved family, wife, Debbie; children, Samantha and Eric and their spouses, Brett and Erinn; his grandchildren, Eli, Caroline, Nathaniel,...

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Debbie,Samantha, And Eric, You have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed talking with Jon when he came to O'Hara. A fond memory is the trip/cruise to New York/Bermuda which you and Jon hosted for AAA several yeas ago. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

I was producer of Pittsburgh 2Day with Jon & Patrice. Jon made all segments & stories come alive & his chemistry with Patrice & the audience was magical. He will always be remembered with a smile.

He was a great news announcer. My condolences to the family and friends. After my stroke I too am interested in his foundation he helped. He seemed like a great man. I´m so sorry b

It was a joy and privilege to get to know Jon when servicing and worshipping with him and his family at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church. May all who knew and loved him be comforted today and in days to come.

Jon was a good egg his words were in alot of times was comforting hell of a newscaster/ tv personality he will be missed in Pittsburgh. I never knew he played football for Tennessee volunteers, hears to a great broadcaster but was so much more my heart goes out to his family and friends. God bless you Jon Burnett. RIP buddy one of your biggest fans Christopher j lewis

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. From an admirer of all of Jon's life work.

We will miss Mr. Burnett coming into the dry cleaners. Such a sweet man and always said how much he appreciated us and always left a tip. Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Met John downtown once when I was in college. He was so nice. A true Pittsburgher! May God comfort and bless your family. Thank you for sharing him with us.

I once met John downtown when I was in college, walking through gateway center. He was as nice as ever. I am now 55, but still remember. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us! He will always be a Pittsburgher! May God bless and comfort you at this time.