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Matthew Worthington Obituary

WORTHINGTON Matthew Alan Worthington, age 38, of Grove City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2011. He was born February 12, 1973 in Columbus, OH to John McDowell Worthington, Sr. and Linda Sue (Dorcy) Worthington. He was a 1991 graduate of Grove City High School where he played on the football team. He attended IUPUI, The Ohio State University and was a recent graduate of Fortis College with an associate degree in nursing. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and an avid NASCAR fan. Matt loved the outdoors; whether he was riding in the wind, deer hunting, or just walking with his girls near the Darby Creek Woods, it was where he was happiest. Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Laura Lee (Minch) Worthington; daughters, Audrey Nicole and Eva Marie; brothers, John (Laura) Worthington, Jr. and Michael Darcy (Sara Chase) Worthington; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Terry and Sue Minch; brother-in-law, Lou Minch; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Clark and Beulah Worthington and Jack and Elsie Dorcy. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL 3920 Broadway Grove City. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus St., Grove City, OH 43123; Rev. Scott Ness, officiating; Interment Concord Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for the education of Matt's daughters. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Matt or to express condolences to his family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2011.

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April 18, 2011

Linda and John, you have my deepest sympathy. I think about you often and wonder how you are doing. I was shocked to hear this. You are in my prayers. Love, Marilyn Sandusky (Same old address)

Chris Fleece

April 13, 2011

I was not real close to Matt, but I will always remember his smile, laughing, and friendship he offered. My prayers are with your family.

Langhans

April 9, 2011

Laura you are in our prays. May God bring your family comfront in these hard times and bless all of you.

Bharti Desai

March 27, 2011

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jayne groenhoff

March 24, 2011

Linda and John,
Matt is in a very special place now and will
always walk by your side.He will be the
guiding light for his girls.

Kim Summers

March 23, 2011

Linda - There are no words I can say but just know I am here for anything you need at all. I'm so very sorry.

jeff & jennifer Erwin & family

March 22, 2011

our hearts go out to the worthington family we keep you in our thoughts and prayers every night laura and children I hope our prayers keep you strong at your time of need we are truly sorry for your loss if you need anything we are close by

your friend

March 21, 2011

Matt, you were a very special person and friend. I pray for your family and friends, for peace and strength for your little girls. I pray most of all for you, that God keeps you close by his side and pours out his love, understanding, peace, and forgiveness on you. I will miss you.

Jennifer Emery

March 20, 2011

I met Matt almost 20 years ago in an Anderson's General Store check out line. He was a caring person that never met a stranger and was full of life. Although each of us went our different directions over the years I always knew he was an amazing person. It was truly a privilege to have known him and it saddens me that his life ended so soon. My heart goes out to his parents, his wife Laura and most of all his children. May you always cherish good memories and hold them in your heart.

KIM STREETS

March 20, 2011

TO JOHN LINDA DARCY LAURA AUDRY AND EVA,
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!! I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT EVERYTHING EVERYDAY!! I CANT PUT IN WORDS ON HOW YOU ALL FEEL BUT I CAN LET YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A FRIEND YOU CAN CALL ME!!!! I AM SO SORRY FOR THIS UNFORTUNATE AND DIFFICULT TIME!!! HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN LIKE THE CARD SAID!!! I LOVE YOU ALL AND AM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL EVERYDAY!!! MAY HE REST IN PEACE!! ALWAYS REMEBERED NEVER FORGOTTEN MATT WORTHINGTON!!!!!! WHAT A GREAT MAN AND A AWESOME DAD!!!!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!
LOVE KIM STREETS AND FAMILY

March 20, 2011

My sincere sympathy for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. My God keep you in the comfort of his loving hands. Vivi Newell

March 20, 2011

John and Linda,

Words escape us.....we cannot begin to imagine the depths of your sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.

Melanie, Scott, Wayne and Jennifer Beavers and Families

March 20, 2011

To John and Linda - I am so sorry for your loss and, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What happened is truly a tragedy, and our hearts go out to the Worthington family during this time.

God Bless

Larice and Mike Penyak

allison lewis

March 20, 2011

"Like the ripples in a pond, the work of one man can spread out and touch the lives of many others"..Matt was not only my co-worker but my friend...Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. This has been a tremendous shock on us all.

Stephanie Carter

March 19, 2011

My prayers and condolences go out to Matt's family and friends. Matt was a great classmate and never failed to help anyone in need of a study buddy. He helped me through many tests over the past year and a half. He was a great friend and father and will truely be missed. I'll miss you Matt~Always~Stephanie Mellen Carter

linda falcon

March 19, 2011

John and Linda the Falcon family have put you, Laura and the family in our prayers. God will hold your and your family in his love and peace always. I Linda Falcon remember when my son Andy Falcon was very little when we went to 10:00 am Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church Matt, your son even though you sat several pews behind us use to tease Andy and make him laugh at loud in church till you told me. I feel for you and the family and will always remember all of you and your family in my prayers. God Bless all of your family. Love Linda Falcon, Andy Falcon, Julie Berry ( Falcon) and Matt Jenny Falcon and family. Love You XOXOXOXOXO

Bill & Eva Trimble

March 19, 2011

My condolences go out to Laura, Audry, Eva and the rest of Matt's family and friends. May God hold you all in His loving arms and comfort you with His love and grace.

March 19, 2011

I am praying for you Laura and your girls. May God keep you in this time of heart ship. Lord please touch the family, and send your angles to the girl to comfort them and the days to come Amen.

March 19, 2011

John and Linda we are saddened by your loss.We pray God will be with Laura in her healing and the girls
May you find peace in your many good memories
God bless your family
Bob "Tex and Lois Weier

Rachelle & Brian Sexton

March 19, 2011

We are praying for you Linda and John. Brian and I are SO very sorry to hear about Matt.

BILL TRIMBLE

March 19, 2011

Matt was a very giving person. He had a pickup truck and a snow blade which he used to plow the streets of the neighborhood free of charge. He was a great father who loved his girls Audry and Eva.

Matt was more to me than just a neighbor; he was also a very good friend. He will be missed.

March 19, 2011

Condolences to Laura, the girls and all of Matt's family and friends at this very unfortunate and difficult time. I met Matt when I needed my driveway plowed this passed January. A high school friend had suggested him and being a single mom, it meant the world that somebody would take the time to help out...I have been praying for all of you. I pray that peace and understanding come with the love of God's ever-loving arms to comfort all of you. Scott Ness, I am sure has been of good help. I attend Upper Arlington Lutheran where Scott grew up. Matt's help with my driveway grew into a talk of our mutual nursing career and he was so helpful in giving me tips on what to study for. God Bless all of you, Holly L. Cable

Harry(Corky) & Elizabeth Bivens

March 19, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

Tamie Bowling

March 18, 2011

John and Linda, you and your family are in our prayers. Tamie and Bill Bowling

Mary Abbott

March 18, 2011

It was a privilege to have know Matt, he was a good student who took pride in his studies and was always available to help other students in need.
Mary Abbott

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