Joanne Mattie

Joanne Mattie, 87, of Economy, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, in UPMC McCandless.  She was born in South Heights, on March 10, 1937, to the late John and Mary (Bachor) Slappo.

Joanne was the best authentic Polish cook and known for her stuffed cabbage.  She was also an incredible baker, with her apple pie coming in at #1.  Joanne was strong in her faith, had a huge heart and handled everything with grace.  When faced with life's challenges, her mantra was "Give it to the Lord."  She truly believed and practiced her faith by taking care of the things she could and knowing when to trust and give the rest to God.  She loved her family, dearly, especially her three children.  Joanne will be loved and missed by all who knew her and had the privilege to share so many special times.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Lori “Lo–Lo” Miller and Susan Nelson, and a son, Joseph Mattie Jr.; 3 grandsons, Charlie (Mehgan) Miller, Tyler Miller and Daniel Nelson; 4 great-grandsons, Jayce Miller, Jesse James Nelson and Bricyn and Carson Young, and 2 great-granddaughters, Addilyn Miller and Koi Psalm; 2 sisters, MaryRose (William) Slezak and Frances (the late Michael) Ciamacco, 2 brothers, Harry (Lynn) Slappo and Richard “Dickie” Slappo; and a sister-in-law, Roxeen Slappo; and many nieces and nephews.

Joanne is preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Joseph Mattie, Sr.; 3 brothers, John Slappo, Jr., Ernest “Ernie” Slappo and Gerald “Jerry” Slappo; 2 sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Cipolla and Antoinette “Toni” Bader; and a brother-in-law, Vince Cipolla.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Thursday, February 13, from 3 PM until the time of funeral service at 7 PM, in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003, with Father Joe Carr, Officiating.  Interment will be held at Noon on Friday, February 14, in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Big Sewickley Creek Road, Bell Acres, PA 15143.  EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY.

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