Keri Lynne (Matus)
Age 36 of Scott Twp., Passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2017 after a long, brave battle with brain cancer. She was born March 2, 1981 to Dan and Kathie Matus of Cheswick. She was a 1999 graduate of Springdale High School and a 2003 graduate of Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education. She also received a Master's of Education in Early Childhood Education. Keri was employed by the Mt. Lebanon School District and taught in the areas of special education, first grade and kindergarten at Jefferson Elementary School for ten years. Her proudest accomplishment was being a devoted, loving and caring mother to her children, Mason Alexander and Gianna Rose, both at home. Besides her parents and children, she is survived by her husband, Brad Midgley of Scott Twp., her sister, Danielle Matus of Cheswick, her maternal grandmother Bela (Mimi) Bruno of Cheswick, her Godparents, Audra and Gary Gillard of Springdale, her in-laws Ed and Terri Midgley of Crafton and brothers and sister-in-law Michael Midgley of Pittsburgh, Nina Midgley of Crafton and Nick Midgley of Pittsburgh. She also leaves behind her dog and first baby, Jackson and her god Daughter Viviana Warhola. Also, surviving her are her "sisters" Meredith (Adam) Warhola, Annika (Troy) Geanopulos, Amy (Bryan) Medvec, Jessie (Brad) Boyle and Chelsea (John) Farrell. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Keri was preceded in death by her grandparents Vincent Bruno and Charles and Julia Matus. Family and friends are welcome to a Mass of Christian Burial in SS. Simon and Jude Church, 1607 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220 on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to IRR Trust Agreement of Keri Midgley, P.O. Box 10373, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. The family would like to send a sincere thank you to all doctors and nursing staff who took such great care of Keri. Arrangements entrusted to William Slater II Funeral Service, Scott Twp., 412-563-2800.