Joseph A. Santora

William Snyder Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | December 24, 2025

Joseph A. Santora, 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born August 13, 1946 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Anthony and Mathelia (Guy) Santora, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Holsinger) Santora, son T.J. Santora, and grandson Brian Santora. He loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. His other hobbies included coin and stamp collecting. Joseph is survived by his daughter Ann Santora Bartko (Ken Bartko); grandchildren Hailey Bartko (Seth Stetar), Casey Bartko, and Aubrey Bartko; great granddaughter Ilah Stetar; sister and brothers Casandra Benzel, Leonard “Lenny” (Kathy) Santora, Ross Santora; also many nieces and nephews. Services are private, and are being handled by William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. , 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com (http://www.snyderfuneralservices.com/).

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Originally published December 24, 2025.

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