Joanne Mattie, 87, of Economy, passed away on February 10th, 2025, in UPMC McCandless.  She was born in South Heights on March 10th, 1937, a son of the late John and Mary (Bachor) Slappo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mattie, Sr., three brothers, John Slappo, Jr., Ernest “Ernie” Slappo and Gerald “Jerry” Slappo, two sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Cipolla and Antoinette “Toni” Bader and a brother-in-law, Vince Cipolla. She is survived by two daughters, Lori “Lo–Lo” Miller and Susan Nelson, a son, Joseph Mattie Jr., three grandsons, Charlie (Mehgan) Miller, Tyler Miller and Daniel Nelson, four great-grandsons, Jayce Miller, Jesse James Nelson and Bricyn and Carson Young, and two great-granddaughters, Addilyn Miller and Koi Psalm, two sisters, MaryRose (William) Slezak and Frances (the late Michael) Ciamacco, two brothers, Harry (Lynn) Slappo and Richard “Dickie” Slappo, a sister-in-law, Roxeen Slappo; as well as many nieces and nephews.

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.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Thursday, February 13th from 3 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 7 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, 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, Pennsylvania.  Everyone is asked to please meet at the cemetery.