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Jerry G. Hornyak

1949 - 12

BORN

1949

DIED

12

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McKeesport Area High School

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Forgie Snyder Funeral Home - East McKeesport

1032 Broadway Ave

East McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Jerry Hornyak Obituary

Jerry G. Hornyak, age 75, of Liberty Boro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born December 6, 1949 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late George and Virginia (Billelter) Hornyak. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years Dawn (Perry) Hornyak; son Jerry (Kara) Hornyak; daughter Joanna (Ron) Michalak; and four wonderful grandchildren Emma, Bailey, Jacob and Brennan. Jerry was a longtime employee of Bettis Atomic in West Mifflin, from where he retired. He coached both his son's and daughter's baseball and softball teams. Jerry loved to jog and would be seen running along the streets of Liberty Boro. There will be no visitation. Arrangements handled by the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Memorial donations can be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven at https://whiteoakanimalsafehaven.com. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Sep. 12, 2025.

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David (beetle) Bailie

October 7, 2025

Always a good friend always there by your side when needed

Rick Levander

September 15, 2025

i´m very sorry to hear of his passing. We were friends many many years ago in high school. His wife, children and grandchildren were lucky to have them. Rick Levander

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