Matthew J.

McCauley

Matthew J. McCauley, 76, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born on June 6, 1950, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Blanche (Brendel) McCauley.

Matthew was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a part of the Charlie Co. and the 1/52nd 198th L.I.B American Division during the war. He was a member of the former Highland VFW, where he served as Commander and was a member of the Beaver-Lawrence County Honor Guard. Matthew proudly assisted several local veterans’ organizations in honoring fellow veterans who had passed away, helping to ensure their service and sacrifice were remembered with dignity and respect.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 25 years, Debra (Smiley) McCauley; his children, Matthew McCauley Jr., Michelle (Clayton) Hamilton, and Kelly (Cory) Schmidt; Debra’s children, Megan (Mark) Helsel and Lauren (Harry) Hall; grandchildren, Cade Hamilton, Elle Hamilton, Mila Hamilton, Luca Schmidt, Gabriel Why, Landon Hall, and Hailey Hall; siblings, Chuck (Pat) McCauley, Debbie (Eugene) McMillen, and Margaret McCauley; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Penney (John) Cockerham.

Friends and family will be received on Friday November 13th from 4 PM to 7 PM at GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, Pa 15010.

Military Honors will be rendered at the funeral home by the Beaver County Honor Guard on Saturday November 14th at 9:45 AM. A funeral service will follow at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel.

A private interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, Pa.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Celebration Villa, Chippewa Twp. for the wonderful care given to Matt over the last year and a half. Thank you to Gateway Hospice for their dedication and support during Matt’s final months.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Matt’s church, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1154 Shenango Road, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010.