MIchael Christopher Mathews

MIchael Christopher Mathews obituary, Cumberland, MD

MIchael Christopher Mathews

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404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

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Emmanuel Episcopal Church

16 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

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MIchael Mathews Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Cumberland, MD – Michael Christopher Mathews, 76, of Cumberland, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his home.
Born October 12, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, Michael was the son of the late James G. Mathews and Margaret E. (Leatherman) Mathews. He was also preceded in death by his sister: Pamela T. Mathews.
Michael was in the first graduating class of Bishop Walsh in 1967 and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he held the rank of Sgt. He retired from UPMC Western Maryland and worked at Sacred Heart as a front desk greeter for many years. Michael was a member of the Emmanual Episcopal Church. He loved spending time reading and especially loved going to lunch with his friends and family.
Michael is survived by his siblings: Timothy Mathews (Kathy), Greg Mathews (Mary), Sharon Mathews (Donna), Susie Carr (Bill), Sheila Mathews, Cathy Levi, Nancy Lutz (Lou), and Victoria Stein (Greg); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD, (www.AdamsFamilyFuneralHome.com) on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 16 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dr. John Reardon as celebrant.
Military Honors will be accorded at the Church by the Post #13 Veterans Honor Guard.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Adams Family Funeral Home

404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

Send Flowers

Nov

8

Requiem Mass

11:00 a.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

16 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.