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Matt graduated valedictorian from Slatington High School in 1956. He went on to attend Lehigh University, from which he graduated magna cum laude and received a B.S., M.S. and ultimately a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1970. Matt worked for Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. for 23 years, and thereafter, Carpenter Technology Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation. He was a member and fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Survivors: Wife; Sons, Eric of Churchville and Todd of Pawleys Island, SC; Daughter, Karla of Zionsville; Sisters, Madeline Ahner and Marianne Buzinski of Slatington; and loving cat, Princess.
In addition to his parents, Matt was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Amy.
Services: Graveside, private.
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Joseph Schulter
December 2, 2024
I remember fly fishing with Matt at our boss's (Carol Claitor) club in the Poconos. Matt and I stayed over-night in the cabin with Carol and one of his friends, and always got up early to get to the best fishing pools.
Joe Schulter
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