Andrew Dyakon

1926 - 2025

Andrew "Duke" Dyakon, 99, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Oct. 6, 2025, at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. He was born on April 19, 1926, in Duquesne, a son of the late Frank Dyakon and Pauline Kukekuch Dyakon Krotovich. Duke was a baptized member of the Church of the Brethren, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He attended Norwin Christian Church later in life, where he thoroughly enjoyed his role as a greeter on Sunday mornings. He loved the Lord with all of his heart, and he proudly shared the Good News of Jesus Christ whenever and wherever he could. Duke was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. He was honorably discharged with numerous decorations and citations. Following his military service, Duke went on to fulfill a career as a housing manager for the Allegheny County Housing Authority. He was always passionate about baseball, having pitched for both the Duquesne Zemps and the U.S. Army. In his free time, Duke enjoyed building things with his hands, and he looked forward to working on a new project. He was always willing and happy to lend a hand to others. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 62 years, Audrey McNally Dyakon. Most memorably, Duke always had a big smile, a warm hug, and an "I love you" for his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, in 2009, and one son, Gregg Dyakon. He is survived by one son, Andrew Dyakon (wife, Roberta); two daughters, Barbara Palmieri (husband, Greg) and Nancy Scopelitis (husband, Steven); daughter-in-law, Lynn Dyakon; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Duke's name to the Redstone Benevolent Care Fund, 126 Mathews Street, Suite 2800, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com