John R. Mathys, 79, of 1192 South Ave., Bradford, passed away, Monday, July 28, 2014, at his residence.
Born October 4, 1934 in Ridgeway, he was a son of the late John M. and Beatrice (Simmons) Mathys.
On May 30, 1953 he married Patricia (Benson) Mathys who died April 23, 1980. On on May 19, 1984, he married Jean Marie (Conklin-Mayo) Mathys, who died on June 18, 2014.
Mr. Mathys was a 1953 graduate of Kane High School. He had been employed at Dresser Manufacturing for 36 years, and retired from the production and inventory control department in 1990.
He enjoyed motorcycling, Little League Baseball, and started the Hanley Horseshoe League. He had won the league championship title many times and the Pennsylvania State Championship Title three times. He won the World Championship in Horseshoes in Eauclaire WI.
He was an avid supporter of Bradford High School sports and band programs as well as the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's basketball program.
Surviving are five daughters, Wendy Ward, of Warren OH, Tricia Fultz, of Jacksonville NC, Leasa (Dennis) Maley, of Limestone, Beth (Randy) Race, of Bradford, and Erin (Chris) Collins of Oswego NY, four sons Bob Mathys, of Farwell TX, Andy Mathys, of Springhill FL, John (Paula) Mathys, of Sterling Heights MI and Steve (Sue) Mathys, of Sterling Heights MI, two step daughters Pat (Ted) Wagner of Stormstown, Marcia (Jim) Fowler of Mt. Alton, one step son Larry (Colleen) Mayo of Frederick MD, five sisters, Emma Glover, Lois Minich, Helen Hanyo, Cleone Reigel, and Janet Reigel, two brothers, Dick Mathys, and Wilbur Mathys, 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death one step daughter Linda Cadman one step granddaughter Julia Miller and one brother Dave Mathys.
Family will be receiving friends on Friday August 1, 2014 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, 33 South Ave. where funeral and committal services will be held Saturday at 11:00am with Rev. Mike McAvoy, pastor of the Open Arms Community Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com