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Matthew Stahl Obituary
Born June 15, 2004 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of John M. Jr. and Rachel A. (Durkin) Stahl.
He was a 3rd grade student at Lathrop Elementary School. He played Blue Ridge Youth Soccer.
Matthew was a passionate and extremely caring and sensitive boy. He was very well loved by his family. He had an infectious smile and laugh.
Matthew attended Bridgewater Baptist Church where he was involved in the Voyager and Sunday school Program.
He loved being outdoors building a tree fort and playing with his siblings and his dog Montana. He had a great imagination and enjoyed pirates and Iron Man.
Survivors include his Parents, John M. Jr. and Rachel A. Stahl of Montrose; siblings, Michayla and Jack Stahl; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Catherine Durkin of Orlando, Fla.; paternal grandparents, John M. Sr. and Diane Stahl of Montrose; maternal great grandparents, Charles and Nancy Landis of Pittston; paternal great grandparents, John and Catherine Shockley of Skillman, N.J., Jack W. and Barbara Stahl of Lecanto, Fla.; aunts and uncles, Cathleen Durkin, Rob and Sarah Durkin, Michael Stahl, Stephen and Mariah Stahl; his dog, Montana and bull calf, Thor, numerous great aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by his maternal great grandparents, Tony & Una Durkin.
Please go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for directions or more information.
Services: Saturday 11AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Route 706, Montrose, PA 18801, followed by a luncheon at Bridgewater Baptist Church.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 PM on Friday at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, PA.
Instead of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to The Matthew Waldron Stahl Memorial Fund, c/o The Community Foundation of Susquehanna County, 270 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Stahl
Vickie
November 15, 2012
A loved one lost can grieve the heart,
and make us yearn for tomorrow
When God keeps the promise he made of,
No pain
No death
No sorrow
I grieve with you.
I to had a young one to die, the pain never goes away, but it does get easier.
Scott Chamberland
November 9, 2012
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Jennifer
November 8, 2012
Truly the smile of one of Gods angels. May you find peace in his never ending love.
Crystal Rutherford
November 6, 2012
We are sorry for the lose of Matthew and will be missed very much.My son will miss Matthew every time he looks at his baby calf.we are very sorry.R.I.P Matthew.
November 5, 2012
Our family offers our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Matthew Stahl. May the Peace of the Lord be with you as Matthew enters eternal life.
Lily Hall
November 5, 2012
May God be with you in your time of need.
Lois Gohsler Loux
November 3, 2012
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Celena CGI Implementaion
November 3, 2012
May the Lord keep and comfort you during your time of loss and may his beautiful smile forever brighten the days of your life. RIP Matthew!
Sandy Oakley
November 2, 2012
Your sorrow has touched our hearts too. May you be surrounded by the prayers of many. Words cannot express the grief you bear. May it help, in some small way, to know that others are thinking of you all, at this time. Most sincerely,Sandy and Alan Oakley , Springville,Pa.
Dante D'Alessandro and Family
November 2, 2012
Dear John and Family...we are deeply sorry and are with heavy hearts to hear about you son, Matthew. We hope that you will find peace being surronded by your family and friends and know that he is safe and has found his way home. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol McKissic Implementation Coordinator
November 2, 2012
May our Lord keep you and strengthen you in your time of sorrow. May the memories of Matthew bring light to your days ahead.
Christine Kramlich
November 2, 2012
To Matthew's family and friends, there are no words to express just how sorry I am for your loss. May you be able to find strength and comfort in the Lord and the many memories of little Matthew. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy
November 2, 2012
I didnt know your little boy but what a beautiful smile...I am so sorry for you loss. So tragic. RIP Matthew.
Arleta Kipar
November 1, 2012
Not a day has gone by that I have not thought and prayed for you and your family. With deep condolences and prayers that the Lord comforts you and carries you through this most difficult time
Nick - a dad
November 1, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May god bless Matthew and your family forever.
Mr. And Mrs. Ted Petrochko
November 1, 2012
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers....
Brandy Miner
November 1, 2012
Truly heart-breaking. I have thought about your family every day since I heard the news. There are no words really, other than to say that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people.
God Bless.
Nicki Wilber and Family
November 1, 2012
So sorry for your loss, can't possibly imagine what your family is going through.... The world has another precious angel looking down on it, and especially watching over your family....
Susan Jacoby
November 1, 2012
Proverbs:3,5,6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths.
Charlene Mason
November 1, 2012
My God keep a healing hand upon you all at this unimaginable time. I can not stop thinking of you all and will continue to pray for you.
November 1, 2012
Rachel, John and Families:
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this most difficult time. We are truly sorry for the loss of your son Matthew.
Sincerely,
Gary, Mary Ann, Charlie and Jackie Bewick
November 1, 2012
I do not know you personally, but was so very sad to hear about the loss of your son. My son is 8 too. My deepest condolences to you all at this time.
Lynn and Jeremiah Mullen
November 1, 2012
Dear John and family ,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious son . Know that you are all in our prayers.
Kathy and Rich Castelletti
November 1, 2012
Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Please know that you are being surrounded in prayers. May the Lord keep your family in the palm of His hand.
Sharon
November 1, 2012
Prayers from Wilkes Barre.God bless Matthew and his family.
Nicole Stone
November 1, 2012
There are no words. Just prayers for your family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Wilderson
November 1, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family of Matthew Stahl. There are no words that can take away the grief you all have...but I pray that God will give you the strength you need each day, that He will ease your pain, make your heart less heavy...and one day down the road a piece you will be able to remember Matthew w/ a smile rather than a tear...
In Sympathy,
Mary Theresa & Joseph Dorsey
October 31, 2012
Dear John, Rachel and Family: Our hearts go out to you on the sudden loss of your dear son, Matthew. May God sustain you through this most difficult trial and give you strength as you lean on Him. Please be assured of our prayerful remembrance. In His love, Mary Theresa and Joseph Dorsey.
October 31, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Matthew is now an angel. May his spirit always be with you. God Bless you all. Prayers are with you. I. Lombardi Washington, New Jersey
Catherine&Stephen DeBellis
October 31, 2012
We mourn the loss of your precious son Matthew. He gave his life for the love of his calf..never giving it a thought of the danger..he was too young. He will hold a special place in heaven always. God bless you Matthew!
Nancy Karpowich
October 31, 2012
My prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Jack & MaryAnn Lehman
October 31, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this sad time. May the Lord bring you peace and hold you in the palm of his hand.
Phil Johnson
October 31, 2012
I heard about Matthew's unexpected death, here in central California. My sincerest condolences to your family. What a horrible tragedy.
George Rudowski
October 31, 2012
I will pray for you all. God Bless You In This Time of Sorrow. My sister, whom lives in Luzerne County told me of this tragedy this afternoon. May you find strength in Our Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless You-Amen.
Steven Pace
October 31, 2012
To all the family,We are so very sorry for your loss,Our prayers go out to all the family, from, Stven, Donna, Emma Rose Pace
Barbara Marta
October 31, 2012
I know I am a stranger, but I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I pray that God will comfort you and help you through this most difficult time. God Bless you all.
Michael and Susan Denney
October 31, 2012
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your precious child of God. Our thoughts are with you. The Denneys of the Wilkes-Barre Ward.
Erin
October 31, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for your family during this unthinkable time. Everyone feels your pain, even from far away. God bless you all and hope and pray you eventually find comfort in the memories of your precious child.
October 31, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. G Histed and Family
October 31, 2012
Rachel, John, Cathy, Joe and family.
Mere words cannot express the heart sickness the Histeds feel at your tragic loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You shall all be in our prayers and thoughts.
May God Bless and Comfort You.
Marianne Rosar
October 31, 2012
Rachel and John, the Rosar family extends our deepest sympathies to you and your families. We are all devastated by the loss of your son. We will prayer for you to find comfort and strength in our faith and beliefs of everlasting happiness with our Lord. Billy and Marianne, Billy and Michael and Stacy and family and Elizabeth Rosar
Ruth Leombruni
October 31, 2012
Rest in peace little angel..
The Casey family
October 31, 2012
Our condolences on your profound loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Valentini
October 31, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
A Novak
October 31, 2012
My deepest, sincere condolences to you and your family on this tragic loss.
Be consoled by Matt now being in heaven to watch and pray for you all. May the Awesome Lord give you comfort at this sad time. You are all in my prayers.
anonymous
October 31, 2012
God will bless his newest little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you family.
Jen Walker
October 31, 2012
I taught Matthew at the Hunt's 5-Day Club this summer. He was a very special little boy and will be greatly missed. We (the staff at Child Evangelism Fellowship) are praying for you.
Laurie Munley
October 31, 2012
My heart breaks for you as you try to make sense of this unthinkable tragedy. May God hold you close and grant you the strength you will need to get through your grief.
Neighbors
October 31, 2012
The Stahl Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless each and every one of you.
Jerry Richardson
October 31, 2012
No words can express my sympathy on your loss. Just know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you and your family at this time.
May God Bless Matthew.
May God Bless your family.
With deep sorrow.
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