Matthew J. Withers
Matthew J. Withers of Langeloth, who just turned 33 November 8, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 11, 2018, in his home.
He was born in Sewickley, a son of the late Leonard P. Withers, who passed away November 2, 2018, and his mother, Betty R. Okavitch Withers, who survives.
Matthew was a graduate of Burgettstown High School and worked at Miller Centrifugal Casting in McDonald for the past two years. He loved sports, especially playing football through the Lions organization throughout grade school and continuing his love of playing junior varsity and varsity football at Burgettstown Area Middle/High School.
Matthew made the Who’s Who in his senior year. He was very charismatic and well-liked in the community.
He was very close to both his parents. He spent a lot of time watching and attending Steelers games with his father and especially loved, admired and was so proud of the fact his mother was a nurse and caregiver to many.
He loved his pit bull, Star, whom he shared with his mother on weekends. Matthew loved rock ‘n’ roll music and attending concerts, spending time with his family and many, many friends.
In addition to his mother, Matthew is survived by his uncles, Jimmy, Robby and Rudy, many cousins and all his friends.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021, 724-947-2049, www.youngfhinc.com, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 17, with the Rev. Cinda Isler officiating. Burial will be private.