Elaine Mathy

Elaine Mathy obituary

Elaine Mathy

Elaine Mathy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Elaine Mathy (nee Witthoft) Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Regis Mathy.

Devoted mother of Maurice (Yvonne Malone) Mathy and the late Christine Kempa.

Cherished grandmother of Marc (Angie Martin) Mathy and Mary Kate Mathy.

Proud daughter of the late William and Myrtle (nee Spinner) Witthoft.

Dear sister of the late William (late Brucia) Witthoft.

Fond aunt of Carl Witthoft and Morgan Witthoft.

Loving cousin of many.

Services and interment private

To honor Elaine's memory and love of animals, please consider making a donation in her name to your local humane society.

Please leave a memory for the family on Elaine's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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