It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Orville Dale Matthews of Hollywood, Maryland, born in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Orville Dale Matthews to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Grace Matthews (Baker) and W. Carroll Matthews; his wife Jean Marie Matthews (Norris); his son James W. Matthews (Zig Zag); and his siblings, Robert Matthews, Geraldine Tansey, Clearance Matthews and Donald Matthews.

He is survived by : his daughter Patricia D. Joy (Calvin) of Hollywood, MD; his brother Kenneth Matthews (Eleanor) of Lemont Furnace, PA; his siblings-in-law, Billy Norris (Gail) of Hollywood, MD, Janice Abell (Bobby) of Leonardtown, MD and Diane Norris of Hollywood, MD; his grandsons, Mark D. Joy (Jessica) of Hollywood, MD and Eric P. Joy (Samantha) of Hollywood, MD; and his great grandchildren, Hunter, Grace, Parker, Tyler and Owen. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of St. Mary's County.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home