Norman "Sonny" Franklin Mathews, Jr.

Boardman - Norman Franklin Mathews, Jr., 78, of Boardman, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Norman was known by his family and friends as "Sonny,"  was born January 19, 1946 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of the late Norman and Kathleen (Furman) Mathews and moved to the Youngstown area as a child. 

He graduated from South High School in 1965. Sonny served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War before returning to the Mahoning Valley. 

Sonny worked as a nuclear welder for Youngstown Welding & Engineering Company for 30 years. After retiring, Sonny returned to the workforce and became the transportation director for the American Red Cross for ten years. 

Sonny was a member of AA in Youngstown for 38 years, a member of the American Legion Post 177 in Canfield. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting for deer, rabbits, and pheasants. He loved going camping, especially at Holiday Camplands in Andover. 

Sonny is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Carol J. Coriston, whom he married on June 29, 1966; two sons, David F. (Tina) Mathews of Youngstown, OH, Steven T. Mathews of Vienna, OH; four grandchildren, Cheyenne (Carla) Paris, Nea (Doug) Dolley, Breanna Mathews, and Brittany (Aaron) Womer; four great-grandchildren, Mason, Kinsley, Everly, and Crew; and four sisters, Norma Barry, Deborah (Don) Mynster, Jonea (Rusty) Haney, and Lu Ann (Kerry) Bodognovich.

Besides his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Delvin. 

Family and friends will gather on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Davis-Becker Family Center, 8560 Market Street in Boardman.

Arrangements are being handled by Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market Street in Boardman. 

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Sonny's family.