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NEWTON FALLS -- Matt Arthur Stevens, 74, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
Born on Halloween in 1951 in Warren, Matt was the son of the late Arthur M. and Belva Williams Stevens.
A 1969 graduate of Howland High School, Matt was a man who believed in the value of hard work and constant learning. In 1996, he returned to technical school at TCTC to become an electrician -- a skill he mastered over a dedicated 45-year career at RMI Titanium Co. He was famously known as "MacGyver" at the mill, earned by his legendary ability to fix nearly anything with whatever was on hand. Even after retiring in 2018, Matt never truly stopped working; he found joy in tinkering, mowing yards for others and lending a helping hand whenever a neighbor was in need.
Matt was a man of quiet service and deep community roots. He was a member of Braceville United Methodist Church and the RMI retirees group. Whether he was volunteering for the LaBrae High School band and soccer programs or regularly donating blood, Matt's life was defined by giving back. In his downtime, he could often be found enjoying a classic old movie or out in the yard.
On March 28, 2009, he married Teresa Wojton Stevens, who survives him. His legacy lives on through his three sons, Brian Stevens and his wife, Allison, of Westerville; Michael Stevens and his wife, Sarah, of Delaware, Ohio; and Robert Stevens, at home. He was the proud grandfather of Quinn, Lucas and Arlo Stevens. He is also survived by his brothers, Craig Stevens and his wife, Sandy, of North Canton; and Dwayne Stevens and his wife, Louise, of Pasco, Washington; his sisters, Bonnie Thompson and her husband, Rick, of Champion; and Patti Jo Stevens of Dahlonega, Georgia; and his "more like a brother" brother-in-law, Julius Wojton of Warren.
Friends may call 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles, followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m.
Contributions may be made in Matt's name to the American Red Cross, 3530 Belmont Ave. #7 Youngstown, OH 44505; or to Braceville United Methodist Church, 589 Park Road, Newton Falls, OH 44444.
To share a memory, send a condolence or browse our selection of sympathy flowers and gifts, please visit Matt's tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.
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