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Matthew Herbert Obituary
WEST WYOMING — Matthew T. Herbert, Esq., 36, of West Wyoming, passed away suddenly Monday, May 2, 2016, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of Joseph and Linda (Strazdus) Herbert, of West Wyoming. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School class of 1998. He was also a graduate of Bucknell University, where he received his degree in political science. After Bucknell, he attended Penn State Dickinson School of Law, where he received his degree in law. He was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church, an Eagle Scout with Troop No. 366 of West Wyoming and a member of the Wyoming Masonic Lodge No. 468.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Oliver and Elsie Herbert; maternal grandparents, Ben and Alda Strazdus; uncle, Brian Strazdus, aunt and uncle, MaryJane and Edward Herbert
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son, Lukas Joseph Herbert; friend, Christine Zarzycki, Wilkes-Barre; aunt, Ann Strazdus, West Wyoming; cousins, Brian Strazdus, West Wyoming, and Stephanie Strazdus, Dallas, and numerous other cousins.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday from the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Matt to the Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St., Duryea, PA 18642 or a charity of the donor's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Herbert
Linda Savinski and Chris 'Kamala' Towns
May 9, 2016
Dear Linda, Joe, & family,
I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing. I pray that you find the courage to make it through this difficult time.
Andrew Yurcho
May 8, 2016
Dear Joe and Linda:
You probably don't remember me but I saw your son's obituary in the Citizens Voice. There is nothing more tragic than the loss of a child. Please accept my deepest sympathy on his loss. I feel a special kinship to your son although we never met in that we are both Dickinson School of Law Graduates and also brother Masons. Again, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Andy Yurcho
Villa Park, California
Brian McCann
May 8, 2016
Mrs. Herbert, I am so sorry to hear about Matthew. I am heart broken. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. God bless you all
Carolyn Carlson
May 7, 2016
Dear Mayor Herbert and Family,
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your son Matthew. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you in this most difficult time.
In deepest sympathy,
The Carlson Family (Troop 366)
Joseph R. Kandrovy
May 6, 2016
Dear Linda,Joe & family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Although I didn't know Mathew, hearing of his passing at such a young age & having my youngest son age 36, I could only imagine how hard it must be for you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Rachael (Semcheski) Hammond
May 6, 2016
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing. I met him in college, through a friend of mine. He was such a great guy. Prayers and condolences to his family.
Marla Vargas
May 5, 2016
Dear Joe and Linda, I am very sorry for the loss of your Son, Michael. My mother, Loraine Reed, spoke very, very highly of him. I guess God wanted him now. My prayers are with you and your family
Tim & Ann Barni
May 5, 2016
Dear Linda and Joe
We are deeply sorry for you loss. We will keep Matthew and also both of you in our prayers.
May 5, 2016
Dear Linda and Joe - I am so sorry about Matthew. Please accept our condolences and you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Murdoch and Evelyn Chambers
May 5, 2016
Dear Joe and Linda..
Words cannot express our sadness for you and your family....know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely George and Dorothy Artim
J Christopher Malocheski, Troop 366
May 5, 2016
Dear Mayor Herbert and Mrs. Herbert, please accept my sincerest condolences, along with thoughts and prayers. May you receive many Blessings in this time of loss.
Joseph Stefanowicz
May 5, 2016
Dear Joe and Linda our sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family for Mathews passing.
Old Scouting friend from troop 361.. Joseph Stefanowicz....
Pamela Dressler (formerly Morgantini)
May 5, 2016
Dear Linda and Joe,
I am deeply sorry to learn of Matthew's passing. I will keep Matthew and both of you in my prayers.
Judy & Michael Waligorski
May 5, 2016
Dear Joe & Linda: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Hugh & Deb Malone
May 4, 2016
Joe and Linda,
We pray that God will give you peace and ease the pain in your hearts.
May 4, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to the Herbert Family. Sandy & Jack Pritchard Family,, Nokomis, Florida
Sandra Yonki-Barnett
May 4, 2016
Mr.& Mrs Herbert,
I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew was always a very nice boy that I am sure grew up to be a very nice gentleman . He is safe in the Lord's hands. Sending you my deepest condolences.
May 4, 2016
Deepest Condolences....
jamie anzalone
May 4, 2016
To the Herbert Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Matt and I were on opposite sides of many personal injury cases and I always had the most respect for him. He was a true gentleman and always conducted himself as a true professional. What a good guy...I am truly sad to see this happen to a person who was nothing but kind to everyone. Please accept my heartfelt condolences..
-Jamie Anzalone
Linda and Tom McGeehan
May 4, 2016
Dear Linda and Joe,
Tom and I are deeply saddened over the loss of your beloved son, Matthew. He was such an accomplished young man. I hope that your faith and prayers offered by friends and family will help you to some how endure your tremendous loss. We extend our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers to you and Joe.
Loraine J Reed
May 4, 2016
May this perceptual light shine a pond you may God be with you
Loraine J Reed
May 4, 2016
Joe and Linda sending my prayers ,I loved Matthew he is home now with his Grama both are looking down on you and Joe, may God's peace be with him Linda you were a great Mom
Sara Ciciani
May 4, 2016
I may have never met you or got to know you but may you rest in peace and God bless your family R.I.P Angel
Elaine Weiss
May 4, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mike Cardamone
May 4, 2016
Linda and Joe,
Barbara and I send our deepest condolences.
Shirley Randazzo VanTassel
May 4, 2016
Linda and Joe, So sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy/Scott Bell
May 4, 2016
Dear Linda and Joe,
Our family is so saddened to hear of Matt's passing. I truly believe that all your wonderful memories are God's way of bringing you the peace, comfort, and strength you may need to face the days ahead and keep Matt forever in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Roberts
May 4, 2016
So sorry to hear of this. I've known Matt since kindergarten. My deepest condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and his entire family.
Jim & Barbara Dixon
May 4, 2016
Our deepest condolences to Matt's parents Linda & Joe, son Lukas, all family and friends. Matt & our late son Jimmy Dixon attended Wyoming Area and activities together. God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Paul Marranca
May 4, 2016
I was sad to read of Matt's passing. He played football for me at Wyoming Area. He was an outstanding young man who was dedicated, worked hard and was a great teammate. My deepest sympathy to his family.
JACK & CATHY POWELL
May 4, 2016
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO JOE AND THE HERBERT FAMILY.
Susan Greenfield
May 4, 2016
In 2006, Matt clerked with our law firm, he was a great young man. Our deepest sympathy to Matt's family and friends.
Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn
Gary Snyder
May 4, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss...
Mary Sinibaldi (cerulli)
May 4, 2016
Im so sorry for your loss
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