Kristina Matyi

1966 - 2023

Kristina "Tina" Matyi, 56, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in her home. Tina was born Dec. 12, 1966, the daughter of Carol Fantini Matyi, of Penn Township, and the late Richard John Matyi. In addition to her father, Tina was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Joseph and Anna Fantini, of LaBelle, Pa.; paternal grandparents, John and Helen Matyi, of Richeyville, Pa.; her brother, John Matyi; and her very special friend, Michael Williams. In addition to her mother, Tina is survived by her brother, Greg Matyi; her sister-in-law, Amber Matyi; nieces, Arden Matyi and Rachel Bielic (Matthew); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family and friends. Tina was a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School, Class of '84, and received her bachelors in education and master's degree in counseling from The California University of Pennsylvania. She started her career in education working 11 years with Head Start in Wall, Pa. Presently, she was employed by the Intermediate Unit 1, Coal Center, Pa., serving St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School of Uniontown, Pa., ConnArea Elementary School, Connellsville, Pa., and the Verna Montessori School, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Tina was always ready to help anyone in their need. Tina loved Steelers tailgating, monthly Scrabble nights with the girls, making pierogies and pumpkin rolls for the holidays and the yearly family vacation to Myrtle Beach, S.C. She will be remembered for her "big smile" and "hearty" laugh; and always being ready for a good time, attending many concerts throughout her younger years. Tina was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, North Huntingdon, PSEA, and NEA. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 Seventh St. (State Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Parting prayers will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon, with Father Daniel Ulishney as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Barbara Cemetery, Penn Township. .