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Matthew Bell Obituary
He was born in Butler on Aug. 22, 1993.
He graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 2011.
Matt was a car salesman for Jim Shorkey Kia in Wexford, and an avid auto enthusiast and thrill-seeker. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing video games, and he was a dedicated member of the Bell's Comics Community. He loved animals and valued all life; he believed in living every moment to its fullest potential.
Survivors include his mother, Sheila Marie, and her husband, Gerald "Heath" Neely, of Petrolia; his father, Mark Vernon, and his wife, Tiffany Bell, of Slippery Rock; his brothers, Logan A. Bell and wife Olivia Miller, of Erie, Dylan Dingel of Slippery Rock and Isaac Bell of Slippery Rock; his paternal grandmother, Sandra, and husband Rodger Riddle, of Forestville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents.
BELL - The family of Matthew Leo Bell, who died Monday, July 18, 2022, will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
A celebration of life will be held at at 11 a.m. Friday with family friend Ed Sanner presiding.
Memorial contributions may be given to Grove City Area Pet Rescue.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Bell
tracy renee barnes
July 14, 2023
Every time i get in the van i bought from him, i think of him. Some people have a way of making a lasting impression on others and he was one of those people. He wasnt just my car salesman. It still breaks my heart and seems very unreal.
tracy renee barnes
September 13, 2022
Matt sold me a van shortly before. I had to buy it for my 10 yr old grandson with a brain injury. I have never seen such a compassionate young man who was genuinely kind with such a big heart. He was moved by Soren and helped me get the van. He was so upbeat and positive. I just found out today about the accident and i am so truly sorry. I am heartbroken. He was a very wonderful young man and your loss is unbearable. May God help you through these times. I am so so sorry.
Tom and Deborah Tincha
July 25, 2022
Sheila and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Matthew. We want to offer our deepest heartfelt condolences and to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Bonnie
July 23, 2022
Sheila and Family, I was so sad to learn of Matthew's passing. Nothing can compare to the loss of your child as your life will be forever changed. Please know that my heart goes out to you and I wish I could say or do something to take away your pain. May your many memories sustain you and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Aunt Bonnie
Marge and Larry Feevey and Family
July 22, 2022
Mark and Tiffany and Sheila and Gerald and all of the families of Matt. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of the families on the loss of your beloved loved one, Matt Bell. May he Rest In Peace.
God rest his soul.
Cindy & Andy McCall
July 22, 2022
Mark so sorry for your loss know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy Vodenichar
July 21, 2022
Mark, So sorry for your loss.
Debi Spohn
July 20, 2022
Mark, I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anwen Thomas
July 20, 2022
I fairly recently started spending a lot of time with Matt as I became a closer friend of Trenton´s. They were almost attached at the hip, and I got used to having both of them over to my place to hang out. Matt was the type of person that made you feel listened to even when it felt like no one was listening. To Matt´s family, I am so so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Jimmy Howard
July 20, 2022
I am really sorry to hit about Matt. I knew him briefly when working with him when he was training. He was cool smart funny and just a great fresh air to talk to talk too. I can not believe this happen to him
Maria Moore Poremski
July 20, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about Matt. As a friend of my son Nathan, Matt was at our house a lot and we always enjoyed having him. His smile and his hugs were the best. Our thoughts and prayers are you.
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Linc Hillwig
July 20, 2022
Worked with Matt for a few years. Always admired his unbridled spirit. Couldn't help but love the kid like a little brother. May God bless everyone who loved Matt. The world is a little darker without him in it.
Tammy Steighner-Ondik
July 20, 2022
Sheila and family,
Our condolences and prayers on the passing of Matt. May he Rest In Peace. Amen.
Larry & Tammy (Steighner) Ondik
Cousin
Jenn Gliptis
July 20, 2022
Prayers for strength and comfort. I´m so sorry to hear of your loss of sweet Matthew. Hugs from all of us in North Carolina.
Joanne (Steighner) Brown
July 19, 2022
Oh, Sheila, I am sooo sorry. There are no words I can say to make this better. Know you are in my prayers. xxoo.
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