Anthony J. Ziberna

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony” Joseph Ziberna who departed this life on December 6, 2025. Born on February 24, 1928, Anthony was a resident of Harmony Township, formerly of Ambridge, PA. Over the past several months, he has been a resident of Villa St. Joseph in Baden, PA.  He was the son of the late Anton and Mary (Turk) Ziberna.
Anthony was a 1946 graduate of Ambridge High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1946 to 1948.  Upon his return from the Navy, he began a 40-year career with Armco (AK) Steel and retired as a Foreman.  He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and gardening, and was quick to tell you he had two “holes in one” after he retired.  He was a talented craftsman and woodworker who built many beautiful pieces of furniture for family and friends.
Anthony was a devoted husband and father, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather.  He loved sharing a good meal (and always dessert) with family and friends.  Anthony was a man of faith and member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church (formerly Good Samaritan Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church) in Ambridge, where he served as an usher for over 50 years.  In retirement, he enjoyed attending Mass, meeting friends for breakfast, watching Pittsburgh sports, and working on puzzles.
Anthony is survived by his daughter Amy (Nancy Valentage) Ziberna of Webster, NY, his grandsons Brian (Melissa) Ziberna and Matt (Emily) Ziberna, his great-grandchildren Caleigh, Carson, Jack and Lyla, his daughter-in-law Barbara Ziberna, all of Raleigh, NC, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Millicent (Barlek) Ziberna, his son Anthony Keith Ziberna, and his sisters Alice Mixon, Virginia Estok, and Mary Ann Zagoda.
Friends will be received on Monday, from 4-7 PM, in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where Funeral Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church-St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.  Interment will take place in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of your choice.
The family thanks all who cared for Anthony over the past year, especially Lisa Maravich and the staff at Villa St. Joseph.  Though Anthony is no longer with us, the impact of his love and kindness remains. We take comfort in knowing that he will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege to know him.

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