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Kenneth Joseph Yarsky, II

January 07, 1950 - July 09, 2026

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Obituary For Kenneth Joseph Yarsky, II

Age 76, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, following a lengthy illness.

Born on January 7, 1950 in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Louise Yarsky.

Kenneth graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Business before earning his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law. He dedicated much of his life to the practice of law. Throughout his legal career, he served as a shareholder at Sherrard, German, and Kelly and was a partner at Yarsky & Brown, and earlier in his career, Kish, Kish & Yarsky.

Though a man of few words, he expressed his commitment to those around him through his work and quiet presence.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Louise Yarsky. He is survived by his wife, Eva Yarsky; his children, Joseph Yarsky, Giulia Yarsky (Louis Nix), and Angela Yarsky; his beloved granddaughter, Gia Nix; and his sister, Mary Pasquinelli.

Family and friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 12-6 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 11:00. Mass of Christian Burial in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 12:00 p.m.

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  • July 10, 2026

    To the Yarsky family, Our sincere condolences on Ken's passing. We were close friends in High School. We had many good times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Terri & Drew D'Alessandro Charlotte, NC

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