John James Matviya, 70, of New Alexandria, passed away peacefully at Latrobe Hospital on November 6, 2022.
He was born in Pittsburgh on November 26, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Gundy) Matviya, and his daughter, Anne.
John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Christine (Blankenship) Matviya; his daughters Amy (Jason) Weir, Maggie (Zeke) Patterson, and son Daniel; grandchildren Sam and Maddie; sisters Peggy Kooser, Dorothy (Harry) Lydic, and Betsy (Lou) Natale; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John attended Perry High School and later graduated with a biology degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He went on to work at Raccoon Creek State Park in 1974 for a year and then spent the rest of his career at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, where he retired in 2007 as the Regional Manager for the Environmental Cleanup Program.
John made music, not only as a rock 'n roll DJ in his youth, but he played the piano for most of his life, sang with the Westmoreland Choral Society and in community choirs, and was a church cantor at St. James Church in New Alexandria. He extensively researched family genealogy and history, volunteered at local historical societies, and shared his knowledge as a presenter.
John also enjoyed traveling, boxing with his Parkinson's group, and spending time with his loved ones. He will be remembered by his family and life-long friends for his gentle demeanor and kindness, and was loved by so, so many.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Alexandria, Pa.
P David Newhouse Funeral Home, New Alexandria, Pa.
He was born in Pittsburgh on November 26, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Gundy) Matviya, and his daughter, Anne.
John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Christine (Blankenship) Matviya; his daughters Amy (Jason) Weir, Maggie (Zeke) Patterson, and son Daniel; grandchildren Sam and Maddie; sisters Peggy Kooser, Dorothy (Harry) Lydic, and Betsy (Lou) Natale; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John attended Perry High School and later graduated with a biology degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He went on to work at Raccoon Creek State Park in 1974 for a year and then spent the rest of his career at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, where he retired in 2007 as the Regional Manager for the Environmental Cleanup Program.
John made music, not only as a rock 'n roll DJ in his youth, but he played the piano for most of his life, sang with the Westmoreland Choral Society and in community choirs, and was a church cantor at St. James Church in New Alexandria. He extensively researched family genealogy and history, volunteered at local historical societies, and shared his knowledge as a presenter.
John also enjoyed traveling, boxing with his Parkinson's group, and spending time with his loved ones. He will be remembered by his family and life-long friends for his gentle demeanor and kindness, and was loved by so, so many.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Alexandria, Pa.
P David Newhouse Funeral Home, New Alexandria, Pa.
John James Matviya, 70, of New Alexandria, passed away peacefully at Latrobe Hospital on November 6, 2022.
He was born in Pittsburgh on November 26, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Gundy) Matviya, and his daughter, Anne.
John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Christine (Blankenship) Matviya; his daughters Amy (Jason) Weir, Maggie (Zeke) Patterson, and son Daniel; grandchildren Sam and Maddie; sisters Peggy Kooser, Dorothy (Harry) Lydic, and Betsy (Lou) Natale; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John attended Perry High School and later graduated with a biology degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He went on to work at Raccoon Creek State Park in 1974 for a year and then spent the rest of his career at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, where he retired in 2007 as the Regional Manager for the Environmental Cleanup Program.
John made music, not only as a rock 'n roll DJ in his youth, but he played the piano for most of his life, sang with the Westmoreland Choral Society and in community choirs, and was a church cantor at St. James Church in New Alexandria. He extensively researched family genealogy and history, volunteered at local historical societies, and shared his knowledge as a presenter.
John also enjoyed traveling, boxing with his Parkinson's group, and spending time with his loved ones. He will be remembered by his family and life-long friends for his gentle demeanor and kindness, and was loved by so, so many.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Alexandria, Pa.
P David Newhouse Funeral Home, New Alexandria, Pa.
He was born in Pittsburgh on November 26, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Gundy) Matviya, and his daughter, Anne.
John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Christine (Blankenship) Matviya; his daughters Amy (Jason) Weir, Maggie (Zeke) Patterson, and son Daniel; grandchildren Sam and Maddie; sisters Peggy Kooser, Dorothy (Harry) Lydic, and Betsy (Lou) Natale; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John attended Perry High School and later graduated with a biology degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He went on to work at Raccoon Creek State Park in 1974 for a year and then spent the rest of his career at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, where he retired in 2007 as the Regional Manager for the Environmental Cleanup Program.
John made music, not only as a rock 'n roll DJ in his youth, but he played the piano for most of his life, sang with the Westmoreland Choral Society and in community choirs, and was a church cantor at St. James Church in New Alexandria. He extensively researched family genealogy and history, volunteered at local historical societies, and shared his knowledge as a presenter.
John also enjoyed traveling, boxing with his Parkinson's group, and spending time with his loved ones. He will be remembered by his family and life-long friends for his gentle demeanor and kindness, and was loved by so, so many.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Alexandria, Pa.
P David Newhouse Funeral Home, New Alexandria, Pa.
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