Janetta L. Sobinsky

1964 - 2025

Janetta Lynn Sobinsky, 61, of Connellsville Township, wife of David J. "SUB" Sobinsky, passed away at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at her residence. Janetta was born on May 24, 1964, as a Gemini, in Connellsville, a daughter of Amilio "Medio" Gallo and the late Wilma Saunders Younkin (2016) and Cyrus Younkin Sr. Janetta married David L. "SUB" Sobinsky on September 10, 2005. Janetta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She graduated from Southmoreland High School, Class of 1982, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Waynesburg University, a Licensed Practical Nursing Degree from Westmoreland Community College, and a Registered Nursing Degree from Penn State University. Janetta was employed as an authorization nurse at UPMC in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Slovak Club and the Sons & Daughters of Italy Club in Connellsville. She had a heart of gold and was active in feline rescues. Janetta also loved riding her Harley with her face in the wind! Janetta will be sadly missed by her loving family: her husband of 25 years, David L. "SUB" Sobinsky; her two children, Nathan Johnson of Connellsville and Brittany Johnson of Penn Township; her two grandchildren, Brandon Younkin Jr. and Isaac Wood; her "Dad," Cyrus Younkin Sr.; her brother, Cyrus Younkin Jr. (Leslie); her eight sisters, Vivian Cohan, Debbie Todaro (Fred), Becky Baker (Doug), Robin Boord (Richard), Christina Crupe (Bill), Amy Gallo Cornell (Glenn), Jennifer Gallo (Bill), and Michelle Barron Sanner; numerous nieces and nephews; and her pet dog, Bailey. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her son, Brandon James Younkin (2021); her daughter-in-law, Christy Redding (2020); her brother, Jon "Shawn" Martin (2000); and her nephew, Daniel Younkin (2000). Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, with Pastor Matt Goldsberry officiating. Chapel committal service and interment will be in Visitation Cemetery, Mount Pleasant. Memorials may be made to HEAL Animal Rescue, 216 Depot St., Youngwood, PA 15697. Love Lasts Forever!