Karl Matas Jr., 1927-2020

He was born May 8, 1927, in Johnstown, Pa., a son of Karl and Mary Rusnak Matas and moved to Hubbard in 1959 from Youngstown.

Mr. Matas served with the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Church of God, where he sang in the choir. Karl was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and sang bass in a quartet. He played softball until he was 70, was a loyal Hubbard Eagles fan, an avid Atlanta Braves and Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed metal detecting.

Karl leaves two sons, Thomas C. Matas of Hubbard and Timothy A. Matas and his wife Tina of Riverview, Fla.; two daughters, Barbara A. Long and her husband Allen of West Middlesex, Pa. and Tina M. Gavalier and her husband Marty of Masury; seven brothers, Paul (Esther) Matas, Albert Matas, Daniel Matas, Ron (Judy) Matas, David (Connie) Matas, Donnie (Barb) Matas and Raymond (Elaine) Matas; four sisters, Caroline (Bob) Britten, Dorothy (John) Marley, Ruthie Oravec and Martha (Raymond) Fabick; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

His wife, the former Shirley J. Stewart, whom he married Dec. 27, 1952, died Dec. 27, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Carla J. Barnhouse and Carol J. Thomas; and a grandson, Mark Barnhouse.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2020, at Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, OH 44425, with the Rev. Rob McFarland officiating.

A public visitation observing social distancing and proper health protocols will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Interment will be in Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Visit www.krcummins.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.

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