Sanford Charles "Sandy" Matheny 76, of Lisbon, died at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 12, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 1, 1943, in East Liverpool, OH, the beloved son of the late Charles R and Wilma Jane (Sanford) Matheny.
Sandy was a Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1969. He formerly worked at J&L Steel in Midland, PA and as an electrician for Matheny Bros. Construction. Sandy attend the Damascus Friends Church. He was a life member of the VFW in Chester, WV and also a member of the American Legion in Chester, WV.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Williams) Dorr-Matheny, whom he married on July 9, 1990, his children; Tony (Kathy) Matheny, Sheri Matheny, Kim (Tim) McGinnis, ( who were from his former spouse Bonnie Matheny Gero) his step-son, Doug (Bonnie) Dorr, his siblings; Linda, Beverly, Keith, Pamela, Susan, Barbara, C.R., Paul, Robin, step-siblings, Bobby, Bruce, Diane, grandson, Zak Dorr, whom Sandy and Joanne raised as a son., seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Trowbridge, step-mother, Mildred Matheny, step-son, Chad Dorr, siblings, Kevin and Dorothy.
Services will be held on August 3, 2019 at 3 PM, Guilford Highlands. The Salem Honor Guard will be in charge of the services and offering military honors. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem, OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that a donation be made to Southern Care Hospice Services, 5401 Ashley Circle, Suite E, Austintown, OH 44515.