Barbara A. Matto, 83, of 309 Langmaid Lane, Bradford, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by family members and friends. Heaven has gained another angel.
Born June 22, 1938, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William "Shim" and Mary (DeCasper) Kane.
Barb was a 1956 graduate of Bradford High School.
On February 11, 1961, in St. Bernard Church, she married George J. "Butch" Matto who survives.
During high school she worked at her cousins grocery store, DeCasper Grocery Store, and after high school she worked at Western Union from 1956 to 1968.
She was a member of St. Bernard Church. Proud of her graduating class she enjoyed working on class reunions, and having lunches with her classmates. In retirement she enjoyed trips to the casino with her husband and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband Butch of 60 years, are three daughters, Kelli (Brian) Frutiger, of Bradford, Dr. Patricia (Brian Aurand) Matto, of Auburn AL, and Julie Prentiss, of Bradford, three grandchildren, Courtney Prentiss, Sydney Aurand, and Savannah Aurand, two step grandchildren, Jessica and Jake Aurand, and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one infant brother.
Friends may call on Friday December 17, 2021, from 4 to 7pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Bernard Church with Rev. Raymond Gramata, Pastor, as Celebrant. Mausoleum Entombment will follow in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital or Shriners Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com