Obituaries
Bobby Joe Matthews, 61
July 31, 2023
Bobby Joe Matthews, commonly known as Bobby Joe, age 61, passed away July 31, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Cleveland J. Hurst and Rita S. Hurst. Bobby Joe was born deaf with special needs. The family would like to thank Valley Community Services for their devoted and loving care for the last eighteen years of Bobby Joe’s life.
Bobby Joe is survived by his siblings: Billy R. Matthews (Deborah), Tracy L. Conrad (Kenneth) and Catherine M. Juba (JP); his nephew Bryan K. Stewart; two nieces Krystina M. Imler (Kyle) and Jennifer M. Matthews, along with seven great nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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Condolences to the Family
August 09, 2023
We worked with Bobby for many years at HDS’s Life Skills Program, and he always brought joy to everyone around him. He’s going to be missed. The staff here at HDS send their condolences.
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
August 05, 2023
Bobby had.a big influence on our son Ed. Ed worked with him when he was part of PAI and because of all Bobby taught him he went on to teach special education. We talked last night about Bobby’s laugh and his generosity. Luckily Bobby came to visit us and we were able to visit him while Ed worked at PAI. He was loving and kind and so much fun. We are all so sorry for your loss.
Linda Heisig
August 04, 2023
Condolences to the family. I worked with Bobby for 14 years. He holds a special place in my heart and always will. He was an amazing person with the best personality. I’ll hold all our special memories close to my heart. Thoughts and prayers.
Revee Biller
