Karen L. Jordanhazy

William Snyder Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 07, 2026

Karen L. Jordanhazy, 69, of Irwin, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. She was born November 14, 1956 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Helen L. (Popeck) Jordanhazy and was also preceded in death by her partner in love and life, Bill Zahratka, brothers Alan, Keith, and Bruce Jordanhazy and brother-in-law Charlie McCauley. She is survived by her sister Lori McCauley, nieces and nephews, Sarah Jordanhazy, Martin (Emily) Jordanhazy and Ryan (Katie) Jordanhazy, Jordan (BethAnn) McCauley, Kate (Kyle) McCauley, and Emily (Jared) Sherman, her best friend forever Gloria and dear friend Joyce. She is also survived by great nieces and nephews and cousins. She was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church, McKeesport. Karen was simply herself and you accepted her as that. Karen was your friend for life who loved fiercely and was loved in return, not for being perfect, but for being authentically herself. From jigsaw puzzles, decorating cakes for her nieces and nephews, her love of Mountain Dew and Wise potato chips, Karen was a true I Love Lucy enthusiast and owned every episode. All of you that knew her love of Seinfeld also knew Karen for her sarcasm and witty personality that always left you laughing. Karen loved the Wizard of Oz and knew every word. Karen was deeply blessed by a family whose hearts knew no boundaries. To have met any of them was to become a lifelong friend and cherished member of their extended family. All arrangements are private. The William Snyder Funeral Home, Irwin, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Originally published January 07, 2026.

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