Matthew Jon Ekas, 48 of Rixford, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence.

Born January 1, 1977, in Bradford, he was the son of Jon Richard Ekas and Pattie (Frederick) Newton, who survive.

Matt was a 1995 graduate of Otto Eldred High School and received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1999.

During high school he played football and was on the track team. He played organized baseball, both youth and senior league in Eldred. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking, and spending time outdoors. He loved walking his dog Charlie.

After graduating from college, he worked for Adelphia Cable and later Times Warner Cable as a Technical Support Specialist.

Surviving is his father, Jon Richard Ekas of Bradford, his mother and step father, Pattie and Steven Newton of Rixford, his maternal grandmother Colyn Frederick, of Bradford, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Frederick, paternal grandparents Richard V. and Virginia Ekas.

Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Life at a later date to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com