Raymond M. Matta of Sharpsville passed away at 10:48 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, in Clepper Manor, Sharon. He was 84.

Mr. Matta was born September 13, 1932, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Michael and Mary (Kashimer) Matta. He was a 1950 graduate of Sharon High School. Ray was employed by the former Transformer Division of Westinghouse Corporation, Sharon, as a coil winder from 1950 until 1953, when he enlisted into the US Army. He served until 1955 as a military police. Following his discharge he returned to Westinghouse, and began college at Youngstown State University. In 1961, Ray earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering.

Ray was a senior member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers. He was also an engineer for U.S Steel, Youngstown, OH; the former Youngstown Sheet and Tube; and the former Sawhill Tubular, Sharon. He enjoyed being a part time instructor at YSU for five years. He retired in 1995.

Ray was very active in church and community affairs. He was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, where he served as past president of the church council, lector and belonged to the Holy Name Society. He was a member and adviser to the board of directors of ARC of Mercer County; past president of Sharpsville Little League; and past president of Kennedy Christian Parent Teachers Organization. Ray enjoyed fishing, doing the daily crossword puzzles and the company of his dog, Rex.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Violet Rudolph, whom he married February 20, 1954, in St. Anthony's Church; three sons, Mark Matta and his wife Valerie, Jacksonville, FL; Robert Matta and his wife Susan, Allentown, PA; and James Matta and his wife Maria, Strongsville, OH; a sister, Marian Gaugler and her husband Regis, Pittsburgh; two brothers, Michael Matta and his wife Muriel, Jackson, NJ; and Donald Matta, Brookfield, OH; a brother in law, Robert Rudolph and his wife Doree, LaVerne, CA; eight grandchildren, Zachary, Jillian, Katherine, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Jessica, Jeffrey and Max; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas Ray Matta; his mother and father in law, Barbara and Max Rudolph; and a sister in law, Patricia Matta.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to St. Anthony's Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, PA 16146; or to a charity of your choice.

Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 , in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 , in St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, with Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, as celebrant. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church.

Interment: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.