Mary Elizabeth Matthews
June 05, 1961 - April 06, 2024
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Mary Elizabeth Matthews
June 05, 1961 - April 06, 2024
Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Matthews, 62, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Beaver Valley Health and Rehab.
Born June 5, 1961 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Tress) Matthews. Mary graduated from Beaver Falls High School, where she was involved in numerous plays and clubs. She then went on to graduate from Carlow College in 2000, and also attended Robert Morris University.
She worked at Beaver County Career and Technology Center where she specialized in special education and culinary arts. She then went on to serve as a passionate volunteer at the Center for Creative Arts in Beaver Falls, where she shared her talents and creativity with others. A member of the First Baptist Church in Beaver Falls, Mary was deeply committed to her faith and dedicated countless hours to various church activities, where she served with unwavering devotion and enthusiasm.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Matthew Watson; her daughter and her fiancé, Natalie Watson and Don Jurasko; her grandson, Ethan Gedeon; her brother, Joseph Matthews; her sisters, Peg (Mike) Devich, Kathleen Matthews and Joyce Gruber; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David and John Matthews.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 10th from 1pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS, INC- 117 Blackhawk Rd. Chippewa Twp.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mary’s name to The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter- 416 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA 15209.
Visitation
- Date & Time: April 10, 2024 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
Visitation
- Date & Time: April 10, 2024 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
ALS Association- Western PA Chapter
- Address: 416 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale PA 15209
- Website: https://www.als.org/support/states/pennsylvania
3 responses to Mary Elizabeth Matthews
Carol Gaido-Schmidt says:
April 8, 2024
Mary was such a beautiful lady. I was blessed to know her and work with her at the school. She touched many lives and helped so many students! She made the world a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Such a terrible loss!
Ed & Cindy (Strobel) Bozic says:
April 9, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. She was such a kind and caring lady. She will be missed.
Geraldine McCorr says:
April 9, 2024
My condolences and love to Tim, Natalie and Ethan and the to the entire family.
My friend Mary will be missed by so many. She always was there to lend a helping hand and she was such an encourager. I am thankful for her friendship and for how much she poured into making the Center for Creative Expression a success. She sat on the board, taught classes, added a calming spirit in the mist of many storms and always made us delicious brownies. Her contributions are too many to name but one things for sure God blessed us with an angel