Shirley S. Schmatz

She was born in Warren, PA, on Aug. 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Joe and Josephine (Easton) Littlefield. Shirley was a graduate of Warren Area High School and went on to the Ora Jean Beauty Academy in Erie, PA. She was self-employed for over 61 years in the Warren area. Shirley was a member of the Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, and enjoyed hobbies of knitting, bowling and baking but what she enjoyed most was helping to raise her granddaughters.

On Sept. 27, 1957, she married Mr. Edward J. Schmatz in Warren, and they spent 44 loving years together before he passed.

Shirley is survived by one brother, Dennis Littlefield, her children, Barbara (Schmatz) Hoden and husband, Steve of Warren, PA, and

James Schmatz of Warren, PA; and grandchildren Alicia Garrett and Allyx Hoden.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Schmatz and Chester Munksgard.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026, at 11am in Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell St., Warren, PA with the Rev. Mark O’Hern, pastor, officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11am in the church gathering space. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park, Starbrick, PA.

In lieu of flowers or food, those wishing to place memorials may do so through, Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com., or on their Facebook page.