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Dorothy V. Matthews

November 17, 1951 - May 23, 2019

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Obituary For Dorothy V. Matthews

November 17, 1951 - May 23, 2019

Dorothy Veronica (Farrington) Matthews, age 67 of Overbrook, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family late Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born on November 17, 1951 in Mount Oliver, Dottie was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond Farrington, mother Margaret (Spurrier) Farrington, sister Margaret (Mackin) Hildenbrand, and brother Thomas Farrington. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Edward E. Matthews, Jr., and was the loving mother of Heather (Matthews) Fairbanks, Kate Matthews, sons-in-law Nicolas Fairbanks and Brian Kapolka; a dear sister to Mary (Mackin) Wazenegger, her husband George, Kathryn Farrington, Karen (Farrington) Matta, Carol (Farrington) Kleinfelder, sister-in-law Theresa (Antosz) Farrington, caring aunt to many nieces and nephews and a trusted friend. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc 412-881-4100, on Tuesday, May 28th from 1-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish, Holy Angels Church at 10:30 a.m. Dottie was always a source of comfort, love and compassion to everyone she encountered. All those who knew and loved Dottie will continue to carry on her legacy to live with love, bravery, grace, and faith. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Building Homes for Heroes at www.buildinghomesforheroes.org. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com

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  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathies to the Matthews family. I met Dot while I was working in the floral department at Giant Eagle. She was a wonderful person who I spent alot of time talking and laughing with. She was a wonderfully kind person, and she will be greatly missed.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Ed, Heather, & Kate, Your Mom and I have gone all the way back to birth. We share the same Birthday and we were born at the same hospital. Did our Mom's talk or room with each other? Did our beds touch? We went to the same school St. Joseph's. Ed and Dot, Bobby and I met each other while we worked at Murphy's in Mt. Oliver. Bobby and I were Married Aug. 14th. 1971. Ed and Dot were Married Oct. 1971. Ed's Mom and Bobby's Mom are Sisters. We will all have the same final resting place at the Cemetary of the Alleghenies. Oh, what a party we will have because every Birthday from now on will never be the same. No more calls or Happy Birthday Cards. My birthday will be a little sadder without this wonderful person to share it with. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. She will be missed by all who knew and Loved her Peace be with you Dot, you have certainly earned.

  • December 11, 2019

    My sincere condolences to the Matthews Family. Paying for your peace in this time of loss and grief. Regards, Renu

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathy to Dot's whole family but especially to all the Farrington "girls". They were like sisters to my own sister Jean Zajac and she always spoke of them all with love & laughter about shared good times. C F and Kathy unfortunately I can't be with you now but please know that you all are in my heart.

  • December 11, 2019

    Ed I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Hugs and prayers to your entire family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Dorothy Matthews. She was a wonderful person, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed tremendously. Sincerely, Bonnie and Tom Magdalene

  • December 11, 2019

    Heaven gains an angel / we lost a saint Rest In Peace -Dottie

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