Fredrick J. Matthews (age 83)

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Fredrick J. Matthews, Age 83 of Sykes Street Extension, DuBois, PA died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Nelson's Golden Years.

Born on November 28, 1935 in West Kittanning, PA, he was the son of the late Millard & Kathryn (Kerr) Matthews.

On January 13, 1955, he married Gloria (Schrecengost) Matthews.  She preceded him in death on October 23, 2015.

Fred retired from Preston Trucking in Falls Creek after 37 years of service.  He received a service award for driving over 3 million miles in his trucking career. 

He was a member of the Kittanning East Brady Lodge # 244 Free & Accepted Masons and the Coudersport Consistory.  He enjoyed camping, traveling, and meeting weekly at Valley Dairy for breakfast with his retired trucker friends.

Fred is survived by 3 children (Russell "Lamare" Matthews and his wife Karen of Stump Creek, PA; Rodney Matthews & his wife Cathy of Reynoldsville, PA; and Pamela Walker & her husband Scott of DuBois, PA), 3 Brothers (Richard Matthews & his wife Nancy and Sonny Matthews & his wife Cirby, both of Chino, CA; and William Matthews & his wife Lena of Jacksonville, FL),7 grandchildren (Heather Pasternak, & Rusty Matthews; Devon & Daron Walker; Nichelle Matthews& Melinda Manning; and Briana Pold) and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter (Holli Matthews) and 3 brothers (Terry, Ronald, & Timothy Matthews).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 9 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakelawn Memorial Park.

In honor of his granddaughter Holli, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to 
any cancer fund and/or the charity of the donor's choice.

On line condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com