John A. Matuz

John A. Matuz, 65, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, in his residence.

Mr. Matuz was born July 5, 1960, in New Castle, a son of John David and Norma (Casciato) Matuz and was a 1979 graduate of Union High School.

John worked as a heavy equipment operator for S&S Processing, Inc., West Pittsburg, for 29 years.

In his spare time, John enjoyed fishing and golfing, but most of all, he cherished riding his Harley-Davidson and spending time in the woods hunting. His friends and family will remember him as a good man who would do anything for anyone.

On May 17, 1996, he married the former Linda Kerr, in the Independent Methodist Church, New Castle. She survives at home.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his mother, Norma Matuz; three children, Justin Matuz, KY, Shannon Prestopine (partner, Frank McPherson), and Jeremy Book (Cheri), both of New Castle; sister, Cindy Bartberger, Edinburg; five grandchildren, Cameron, Brendan, Amanda, Landyn, and Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Violet and Dallas; nephew, Tyler Bartberger (Nicole), New Castle; sister in law, Cheryl Barton, NC; two brother in laws, Gary Kerr (Sara), CA, and David Kerr (Sharon), NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his father, John David Matuz.

A dinner to celebrate John's life for family and friends will be held in the near future.