John R. Mathes, 91, of Wintersville, OH passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born in Steubenville on March 22, 1924 the son of the late John Ross and Lena Sutton Mathes. John was a member of Wintersville United Methodist Church, Methodist Men’s Club, Men’s Breakfast Club, Promise Keepers, served as church usher and Steubenville Elks Lodge. He retired from Pepsi after 40 years of service and also served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by wife Helen Silvidi Mathes. He married his first and only love and they were married for 61 years, also preceded in death by his sister Patricia Mathes Shepherd and his grandson Salvatore Donato. John is survived by his five daughters Georgianne (George) Weiser of Bloomingdale, OH, Donna (Bruce) Eastham of Wintersville, OH, Joni Lynn (David) Linch of Berkleyville, GA, Sherri (Bob) Shaffer of Wadsworth, OH and Terri (Andy) Donato of Clarkston, MI; grandchildren Travis and Allison Eastham, Brian and Haley Linch, Samantha and Trey Shaffer, Luciano and Cecelia Donato and Francesca (Robert) Marzolf; great grandchild Riley Marzolf. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Sunday 1-3 and 6-8p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, 2015 at 11a.m. at Wintersville United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Clint Quillen officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent on November 19, 2015
Sending our Deepest Condolensces
With Love and Prayers,
The Donato Family,
Joe and Stacy,
Tony and Brenda,
Pete and Nicole
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Stacy Donato
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Stacy Donato
Many prayers for this wonderful father/grandfather and his beautiful family. May he rest in peace. Much love, The Donatos
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MR & MRS BURKE D.SULLIVAN,JR.
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MR & MRS BURKE D. SULLIVAN,JR.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS AND HEAVENS GAIN.YOUR MOM AND DAD WHERE WONDERFUL FRIENDS.HIS GREAT SMILE WILL BE MISSED.MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU ALL COMFORT AND PEACE. OUR LOVE.
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Nancy & Brent Garrison
Dear Mathes Family, We are so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Wintersville Methodist Church has been such a wonderful haven for you all to gather & share the love of a great man. Big hugs to you all. Prayers & Love, Nancy & Brent
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Joanie Caleodis
My deepest sympathy for your loss.. Your father was an amazing man. May he rest in peace
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A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on November 19, 2015
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Roger Chambers
I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the Mathes family for their loss. I lived two house down from them in Overlook Hills and have fond memories. He will be missed.
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Georgeann Horne Cain
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Paige Kokovich
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Paige Kokovich
Terri and Sherri, I was so saddened to hear of your father's passing. My prayers are with you all. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Much love, Paige
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Alice, Al and Vicki Brandon
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you girls and your families. We prayed for the whole time that he was o.k. So sorry for your loss. John and Helen camped next to us one summer at Lake Austin. And I saw him all the time at Big Bear. We would see him at Walmart and always visited with him. He was such a kind, soft spoken man and we will miss seeing him. He was a special man to so many peopls.
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Bob Becker
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss of your father and my dear friend. He will be long remembered and sadly missed.
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Bob & Linda Corder
Donna & Family, Thinking about you and wishing you and your family peace and gentle comfort. Our sincere sympathy, Bob & Linda Corder
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Vicky Lees-Kim
My prayers to all the Mathes family. I grew up knowing John because my father, Herbert Lees, worked with John when he first worked at Coca Cola. Both of our families were very close in the early years. Your Mom and Dad were the best people always making us laugh and opening their home to us for parties. We loved coming to their house when we were children. I have so many fond memories of John and Helen. I was very fortunate to know both of then because they gave so much to our family.
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Chris and Lynn Hagan
Chris and I send our deepest sympathy to Donna and Bruce Eastham, Travis and Allison and extended family. We are very sorry for your loss. May God's peace carry you through this difficult time.
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Dan Hungerman - Pepsi Beverages Company
Our condolences to the Mathes family on John's passing. He was a long time member of our Pepsi family and a valued presence at our Wintersville Facility for years. He will be missed!
09/03/2024
Jack Alexander
To Sherri and Terri, and the rest of the Mathes family - so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My heartfelt condolences to your and your family . . cherish the memories!
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A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on November 20, 2015
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Cindy Bahen Sagrilla
Please accept our family's sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. My dad loved golfing with your dad and always spoke very highly of him. The outpouring of love from the community was certainly a tribute to your father. May he now rest in the arms of Jesus.
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A WARM SMILE was ordered on November 20, 2015
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Julie Hill
John was on our Pepsi route when we owned the little grocery store in Richmond, OH that was across from Kenco in the 1970's. John was just a great businessman and always a gentleman. I am so sorry for your loss. My family and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.
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MR &MRS. DON BIBBEE
MY condolensces to JOHNS family, was a great man , and the smile says it all , I never saw john that the smile was not there, HEAVEN HAS GAINED A GREAT ANGLE THAT WILL STILL WATCH OVER ALL YOU GIRLS , dont forget u can still talk to him everyday, I talk to my dad every day been 14 years, GOD BLESS YOU ALL , BIB
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Molly Linch and Kelly Quinlivan
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The Edler family
We never met John but from everything I hear he sounds like the most amazing man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on November 20, 2015
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Susie Freshour
Dear Neighbors and Friends,Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Father. John will be greatly missed.Your parents and family have always meant a lot to Mom, Sharon and myself.Susan Freshour
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