Ellen R. Matus
Ellen Ruth Matus (nee Haasz), age 91, of Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her home on November 7, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ellen was the daughter of William Wagner Haasz and Ellen Elizabeth Haasz. She was a devoted wife to the late Alexander Matus and the late Santos Rivera.
As a graduate of Overbrook High School her life’s calling was providing a loving home for her 5 children and later as a foster mother to over 40 children.
Ellen was an active member in her local church activities and was a member of the Lions Club for over 50 years.
Ellen is survived by her brother, Francis Haasz, and is predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Carol Hutchins, Alex Matus (Karen), David Matus (Robyn), June Fariss (Paul), Keith Matus (Nancy), and Arlene McGowan (Spencer). She is also survived by 14 cherished grandchildren and 10 cherished great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held at Oreland Evangelical Presbyterian Church located at 1119 Church Road, Oreland, PA 19075, on Friday, November 14 beginning at 10:30 AM. A memorial service will begin at 11:30 AM with interment following at Ivy Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Oreland Evangelical Presbyterian Church earmarked for the Food Pantry.
So terribly sorry for your loss! Ellen was a great lady and I have nothing but only the fondest memories of her. May you all remember your mother with happiness in your hearts even as you mourn her loss.
Love you all!
Billy
My condolences to the Matus family, my dear neighbors on Ardleigh Street when we were on Durham Street.
Ellen was such a sweet lady and a great mother. My children and hers were very close friends. “Remember the Durham Street Players”
Sending love to all.
May her memory be a Blessing
Joan Wohl
Mrs Matus was a great woman, a great person over all. We lived in the same street and hanged at her house with her family most of the time and it was always nice; often she would have treats for us and I remember very well, a glass of milk.
Mrs Matus was always kind and always welcome every one and any one to her house and back porched where we hanged; she always kept an eye on the motorcycle boots I used to have and say, “ those Boots”
I know she is resting in the greatest place there is and well deserving, because of who she was and will always be.
Ricardo Terrero