Joyce (Young) Matuke Obituary (1943 - 2026)

Joyce (Young) Matuke, 82, of Butler, PA, passed away on May 2, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1943, in Butler, PA, to the late Dale and Alice (McAndrew) Young. Joyce was retired after many years at the famous Linda's South Side Restaurant. She was a member of the Italian Society of Butler, where she enjoyed watching the Steelers. She had a crazy cat named Jezabel, and was an animal lover, where she fed all the neighborhood cats and raccoons. Joyce is survived by her two children, Michael D'Antonio, of Butler, PA, and Eve D'Antonio, of Sarasota, FL. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 15 years, Paul "Granny" Matuke, whom she married on December 18, 2000, and who passed away in July of 2016; her son, Ralph D'Antonio, Jr.; another son who died in infancy; as well as by her sister, Gayle (Young) Priester. As per Joyce's wishes, there will be no services. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind" Arrangements entrusted to Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001. All who knew Joyce are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.