Helen M. Matava

1932 - 2025

Helen M. Matava, 92, of North Huntingdon, now residing at Redstone, North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born July 30, 1932, in Braddock, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hreha Gelumbus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Edward "Bub" Matava; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Regan; and a son-in-law, Christopher McHugh. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church of North Huntingdon. Helen enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and reading. She was a member of the Markvue Manor Women's Club and a graduate of Scott High School. She is survived by three daughters, Linda McCandless (Gary), of North Huntingdon, Kathy McHugh, of North Huntingdon, and Lori Hood (Tom), of North Huntingdon; a sister, Elaine Conroy; seven grandchildren, Gary (Candace), Jeffrey (Jamie), and Ryan McCandless (Meghan), Erin McHugh, Andrew McHugh, Kayla Herring (Rob), and Elizabeth Lever(Brandon); 11 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan, Kyra, Lyla, Matava, Michael, Aubrey, Maxton, Vivian, Hadley, and Allie; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Leger Road, North Huntingdon. Please go directly to the church. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, is in charge of arrangements. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Huntingdon. For online condolences, please visit www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Redstone Benevolent Fund, North Huntingdon, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.