Joel R. Matteson, 36, of Emporium, PA, formerly of Galeton, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 19, 2011 after a lengthy stay at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Born December 5, 1975 in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of Michael and Kathy (Youndt) Matteson who both survive.
He was a 1994 Graduate of Galeton High School. Joel had an amazing mind and was creative and imaginative. He loved to draw and sketch, enjoyed movies, was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, and had the gift of gab.
Surviving in addition to his parents, Mike and Kathy Matteson, are a brother, Jesse (Nadia) Matteson, State College, PA; paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Richard and Ruth Matteson, Galeton; maternal grandmother, Jeanette Youndt, Emporium; and one nephew and three nieces.
Joel was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Doris Matteson and his maternal grandfather, William Youndt.
Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, on Friday, December 23, 2011 from 10:00-11:00am with Funeral Services following at 11:00am. The Rev. Karl W. O. Runser, III will officiate. Interment will be made in the West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cameron County SPCA or to the American Heart Association.
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