John Bliss Matthews Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Bliss Matthews of Greene, New York, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Walter L. Matthews III and Anne M. Matthews; and his sister-in-law Mary Anne Matthews. He is survived by: his daughter Jennifer Griffin (Todd) of Greene, NY; his grandchildren, Kylie, Liam and Rebecka Preedom (Rich); his niece Susan Vohnout (Bob) of Boulder, CO; and his sister-in-law Rita Matthews of Pensacola, FLA..
In lieu of flowers, plant a tree in his honor. Memorial contributions can be made to the Church of Epiphany, PO Box 189 Clarks Summit, PA 18411 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
