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Richard Mathis

1930 - 2024

Richard Mathis obituary, 1930-2024, Washington, PA

BORN

1930

DIED

2024

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William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue

Washington, Pennsylvania

Richard Mathis Obituary

Richard Mathis, 94, of Washington, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born March 16, 1930, in Manifold, son of the late Adam Mathis and Beatrice Carson Mathis. Richard was known for his abilities to have a conversation with anyone he met, telling jokes and being a great storyteller! He had worked as a mill-worker for McGrall Edison for many years and Peter Pan Cleaners as a truck driver. In his later years, he enjoyed and worked as a school bus driver. Richard was a past master of Masonic Lodge 39, Shriners Hospital and Knights Templar. Surviving are two daughters, Christine (James) Matthews and Dawn Younger; godson, Andrew Taylor; a sister, Barbara Johnson; five grandchildren: Jasmine, Richard, Alexis, Iris and Eagan; a great-granddaughter, Helen Bray; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are his longtime companion, Mary Ann Decker; five brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, in Washington Cemetery Mausoleum. Everyone attending the service is asked to please meet in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, at 9:30 a.m., to proceed to cemetery.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2024.

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Melvon Poole

July 31, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marilyn Wojcuich Taylor

July 30, 2024

My Dad always spoke very highly of Mr Mathis, he grew up in Manifold also, and I took care of Mr Mathis when he was in the hospital, he was a very kind soul

Marsha keener

July 24, 2024

Beautiful family,I was raised around them,they lived across from my grandparents (Glendenning

Dee Valentino Youngquist

July 24, 2024

Barbara I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Richard. God speed to you and your family. The Mathis family was the most beloved family in my neighborhood.

Stacy Cole

July 24, 2024

To the family of Mr. Mathis, I´m very sorry for your loss. Although I haven´t seen him in awhile, he would always stop by where I worked for years & always was a very nice guy. He loved Osso´s & I would always make his sandwich for him. I´ll miss him. The family is in my thoughts & prayers

Theo Mathis Jr

July 24, 2024

Sorry about the loss
Unk always had me laughing and always giving me encouraging words and he was always young at heart
He will be definitely be missed by those who knew him.
Ted Mathis Jr &Darlene Mathis and Family
May the Most High bless and protect you and your family
Cuz... Sorry we are in Baltimore and can´t attend the services.

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26

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10:00 a.m.

Washington Cemetery Mausoleum

PA

Funeral services provided by:

William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

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