Shirley J. Matier
Shirley J. Matier, 83, of Osceola Mills, PA, died on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA.
Born on September 26, 1940, in Tyrone, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas & Freda (Stonebraker) Bryan. She married Francis A. “Sparkie” Matier, Sr. on June 24, 1961 in Madera, PA; he preceded her in death on February 19, 2007.
She was a member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church.
Shirley was retired from Philipsburg-Osceola School District where she had been employed as a Secretary. And she was a 1958 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Fred Walker and Betty Grossmer; and three brothers, Ronald, Gerald and Thomas Bryan.
Shirley is survived by a son, Francis “Fran” Matier & his wife Jennifer of Osceola Mills, PA; and a grandson, Connor Andrew Matier.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Osceola Mills United Methodist Church. Pastor Sue Arnold will officiate. Burial will be at Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, in Osceola Mills, PA and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to funeral time at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com.
