Walter L. Mathie, age 93, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

He was born March 4, 1923 in East Greenville, son of the late Clyde and Sylvia (Stark) Mathie.

Walter was a machinist and retired from B & W after 30 years.

He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the U.S.Navy aboard the Battle Ship Colorado.

Walter was also a chicken farmer for 30 years.

Walter is survived by his wife of 69 years, Geraldine (Rohr) Mathie of Jackson Twp., daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Timothy Leahy of Canton, daughter Sally Heck of Canton, sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Theda Mathie of Carrollton, David and Carolyn Mathie of East Canton, Donald and Linda Mathie of Navarre, Dennis and Rachel Mathie of Danville, Walter W and Glenda Mathie of Macedonia, Iowa, and Russell and Sharon Mathie of Navarre, brothers Dale Mathie of Green, sister Lorene Kozar of Streetsboro, 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters Patty Schiller and Nancy Riemenschneider.


Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Edward Gretchko, Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 322 - 3rd St. S.E., Massillon, Ohio 44646 on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 11 A.M. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the Mass from 10 to 11 A.M.

Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either St. Mary's Catholic Church, 726 First St. N.E., Massillon, Ohio 44646 or Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E, Green, Ohio 44685.

Please condolences at www.heitger.com .