Mathews West, 61, of Rehrersburg, died of natural causes on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:45 am in his residence.
Born in Ocala, Florida, he was the son of the late Rev. Alexander, Sr., and Ellen (Adams) West. Mathews was a member of The Bridge Church, Hamburg.
Mathews is survived by two brothers: Rev. Alexander West (Ann), Flint, Michigan; and Sgt. Major Charles West (Katie), in Kentucky; and four sisters: Vernell Fuller (Earl Sr.); Marshey Wilson; Winifred Douglas; and Mary Francis Smith, all of Flint, Michigan. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers: Melford and Alfred Lee West; and one niece: Carmen West.
Services will be on Thursday at 7:00 pm from The Bridge Church, 3561 Old Route 22, Hamburg. Burial will be private. A viewing will be held in the church Thursday 5:30 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Teen Challenge Training Center, P.O. Box 98, Rehrersburg, PA 19550, in memory of Mathews West. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.