Carol Ann Matthews, 82, of Independence Township, passed away on September 6th, 2025.

She was born in Rochester on July 5th, 1943, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Ellen (Riley) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles Robert “Chuck” Matthews and a son-in-law, Tom Polster. She is survived by her four daughters: Christine (Dan) McLaughlin, Suzanne (Dennis) Rich, Colleen (Mike) Matthews, and Michelle Polster; as well as her grandchildren: Brandon, Zackery, Madison (Chad), Thomas, Jonathan, Luc (Kristine), and Joshua; along with a great-granddaughter, Maci, her sister, Susan Jones, a sister-in-law, Linda Matthews and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carol was a member of Prince of Peace Anglican Church of Aliquippa. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an excellent cook who enjoyed spending time working on the flowers in her yard.

In accordance with Carol’s wishes, she will be cremated.

A joint Celebration of the lives of Carol and her late husband Charles will be held at Prince of Peace Anglican Church, 1314 Gringo Road, Aliquippa at a later date.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for the Matthews family during this most difficult time and the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls was in charge of Carol’s arrangements.