Jeffrey D. Matthews, age 61, of Berwick, died on Friday, December 25, 2020, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Jeff was a resident of his home in North Centre Twp. for over 14 years.

He was born on Wednesday, April 1, 1959 in Berwick, a son of the late David and Alberta (Michalek) Matthews. Throughout his younger years, Jeff attended the Berwick area schools, and later graduated from the Berwick High School in 1977.

On March 27, 2009 Jeff married his loving wife, the former Ruth Manning. Jeff was co owner of Matthews Fuel Service, Nescopeck where he worked for 45 years. Jeff was a member of the Knapp Lodge F&AM, Berwick and the Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. He was also a lifetime member of Nescopeck Fire Company and Ranger Hose Company, Berwick. He enjoyed spending his time traveling with his wife and granddaughters.

Along with his parents, Jeff was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Petty.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 11 years, Ruth; daughter, Lisa Matthews of Seattle, WA; son, Christopher Matthews and fiancee Allyson Beaver of Mifflinville, two step daughters: Kimberly Kepner and Kelly Kepner both of Bloomsburg; four granddaughters: Madelyn Kepner, Kaley Kepner, Mia Campbell all of Bloomsburg, Addilyn Ridall of Mifflinville; and a brother-in-law, Bradley Petty of Berwick.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Jeff's name are suggested to any charity of the donor's choice.