Gladys A. (Swartzlander) DeMatteis

Gladys A. DeMatteis, age 82, of Boyers peacefully passed away the morning of Monday December 15, 2025 at AHN Wexford after a short illness.

She was born on January 1, 1943 in Butler and raised in Fenelton and later Herman as the daughter of late James E. and Gladys A. (Flick) Swartzlander.

She was a member of St. Faustina Parish formerly attending Epiphany Catholic Church in Boyers. She was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, and sewing. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Boyers Sports Supply for over 20 years. Gladys was an excellent chef who lovingly shared her recipes and taught her grandchildren. She was known for her own version of Go Go Chicken and thoughtfully cooked for her family and their friends. She will be remembered for her love and care to her family, especially her love for her grandchildren and welcoming their friends as her own.

Gladys is survived by her husband of 62 years and 1 day, Richard A. DeMatteis, whom she married on December 14, 1963. She was adored by her three children and their families, Rick DeMatteis of Pittsburgh, Patti Martino (Gary) of Boyers, and Toni (Sam) Tiche of Boyers. She was the proud Grandma of grandchildren: Natalie DeMatteis, Ashley (Chad) Geibel, Lewis Martino (Morgan), Tarra Burk, Alexa DeMatteis, Kennedy DeMatteis, Kristina (Corey) Goyak, Ryan Heller (Ashton), and Victoria DeMatteis; great grandchild, Riley Geibel; and many grand dogs. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and best friend, Donna (Mike) Ross, of Slippery Rock; three sisters: Margret “Peggy” Rittenhouse of Ohio, Nora Spohn of Butler, and Wilda Kenny of Tarentum; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Kay; her son-in-law, Keith Martino; four sisters and three brothers.

Services were held privately for her family at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury.

Her family asks that donations may be made in her honor to the North Trails Public Library 1553 West Sunbury Road West Sunbury, PA 16061 or to Boyers Sportsmen’s Association PO Box 1, Boyers, PA 16020.

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