Matthew E. Watts(2002-03-22 - 2016-06-23)
Matthew E. Watts, 14, of Brackenridge, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2016, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 22, 2002, in Harrison Township, son of Edward J. "Jim" and Diana M. (Poprik) Watts. Matthew lived his entire life in Brackenridge. He was a student at Highlands Middle School. Matthew was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum where he was an Alter server. He was working on his Eagle Scout Badge for Troop 186, played Little League Baseball for Highlands and was a member of Allegheny Valley YMCA and Sylvan swim teams. Matthew was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Matthew had many friends from across the country that he enjoyed the outdoors with, especially his friends in Texas. Besides his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Brian E. Poprik and fiancee, Danielle, Bridgeville, Rachel E. Watts, Erie, Jacob R. and Abigail L. Watts, both at home. Also surviving is a maternal grandmother, Patricia (Ludwiczak) Poprik, Natrona Heights; and paternal grandmother, Vivian (Rodgers) Watts, Natrona Heights; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins survive, as well as his pet dog Ruger. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward G. Poprik; and paternal grandfather, Carl E. Watts.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, where a Panachida will be held on at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum, with his pastor, the Rev. Wesley M. Mash, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Lower Burrell. Parastas will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Family suggests contributions to the Matthew Watts fund at PNC Bank or SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum. Visit: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com.
Funeral Home
Duster Funeral Home, Inc.
347 E 10TH St Tarentum, PA 15084
724-224-1526
Published in The Valley News Dispatch on June 25, 2016
Matthew E. Watts(2002-03-22 - 2016-06-23)
Matthew E. Watts, 14, of Brackenridge, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2016, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 22, 2002, in Harrison Township, son of Edward J. "Jim" and Diana M. (Poprik) Watts. Matthew lived his entire life in Brackenridge. He was a student at Highlands Middle School. Matthew was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum where he was an Alter server. He was working on his Eagle Scout Badge for Troop 186, played Little League Baseball for Highlands and was a member of Allegheny Valley YMCA and Sylvan swim teams. Matthew was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Matthew had many friends from across the country that he enjoyed the outdoors with, especially his friends in Texas. Besides his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Brian E. Poprik and fiancee, Danielle, Bridgeville, Rachel E. Watts, Erie, Jacob R. and Abigail L. Watts, both at home. Also surviving is a maternal grandmother, Patricia (Ludwiczak) Poprik, Natrona Heights; and paternal grandmother, Vivian (Rodgers) Watts, Natrona Heights; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins survive, as well as his pet dog Ruger. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward G. Poprik; and paternal grandfather, Carl E. Watts.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, where a Panachida will be held on at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum, with his pastor, the Rev. Wesley M. Mash, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Lower Burrell. Parastas will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Family suggests contributions to the Matthew Watts fund at PNC Bank or SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum. Visit: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com.
Funeral Home
Duster Funeral Home, Inc.
347 E 10TH St Tarentum, PA 15084
724-224-1526
Published in The Valley News Dispatch on June 25, 2016
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