Matthew K. Wehler, 58, of 525 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on July 13, 1958, in St. Marys, a son of the late Kenneth Wehler and Rita Lucanik Wehler, who survives.

Matt was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was employed at Powdered Metal Products for several years and then owned and operated equipment for many years.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Church where he faithfully served as an usher on Sunday mornings and also served as a Sacristan.  

In addition to his mother, Rita Lucanik Wehler, he is survived by a brother, Jude Wehler and his wife Shari of St. Marys, a niece, Nicole (Chris) Cola, and two nephews, Jacob Wehler and Timothy Wehler.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wehler on October 13, 2008.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Matthew K. Wehler will be celebrated on Friday, October 7, 2016, at 12:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, with Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, officiating.
Interment will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com