Kenneth N. Matvey, 45, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Ken was born September 1, 1977, in Sharon, a son of Norman and Rose (Yourchisin) Matvey. He was a 1996 graduate of Hickory High School, where he was on the football, softball, and wrestling teams.

He is a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, where in his younger years had been an altar boy.

Ken had previously worked in retail, mills and construction where he was a heavy equipment operator.

An avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirates fan, he also enjoyed NASCAR, hunting and fishing; especially with his brothers.  Ken had a passion for drawing and also enjoyed listening to all types of music and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his parents of Hermitage; a daughter, Gabriella Matvey, Sharon; a sister, Kimberly (David) Steingrabe; two brothers, Brian and Christopher Matvey (his twin), all of Hermitage; and five nieces and nephews, Krista and Alyssa Ivan, Cody Parcetich, and Dylan and Hayley Matvey.

Calling hours will be 1 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday (09/29/2022) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Kevin Marks, officiating.