James (Matty) Matthews's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2020 in Reedsville, Pennsylvania

James (Matty) Matthews

April 1, 1937 - July 25, 2020 (83 years old)

Reedsville, Pennsylvania

James (Matty) Matthews's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2020 in Reedsville, Pennsylvania

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Heller - Hoenstine Funeral Homes Inc.

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James (Matty) Matthews

April 1, 1937 - July 25, 2020 (83 years old)

Reedsville, Pennsylvania

James Matthews Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Matthews of Reedsville, Pennsylvania, born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 83, on July 25, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Matthews to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond William and Emma Matthews (McCartney); his siblings, Raymond Matthews and Joyce Borman; and his aunt Grace McCartney.

He is survived by: his wife Pamela C. Matthews (Lisek); his children, Wayne E. Matthews of Lewistown, Michele K. Conners (Andrew) of Conshohocken, James 'Jay V. Bender Jr. (Alison) of Lewistown, Shawn A. Bender (Latisha) of Arizona and Danielle M. Hartsock (Tobias) of Lewistown; and his sister Diana Foley (Derek) of Texas. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Association, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler PA, 19002 or Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, 400 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heller - Hoenstine Funeral Homes Inc.



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111 Long Ln, Lewistown, PA 17044

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111 Long Ln, Lewistown, PA 17044

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