Kenneth W. Mathews

Mathews, Kenneth Wayne Sr. Retired Chemung County Highway DepartmentEmployee Obituary follows:Age 70 of 2782 South Broadway, Lot 13, Wellsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2002.Kenneth is survived by: wife; Bonnie, daughters; Nychelle and Nicole at home, Carol Infantino of Horseheads, NY, Patricia Mathews of Tampa, FL, Tina Mathews, Jennifer, Tasha Doane all of Elmira, NY, Tonja Stanton of Walnutport, PA, Kimberly Stanton and Kelliann both of Wellsburg, NY, sons; Frank of Elmira, NY, Keith and Kenny of Rochester, NY, Kenneth Jr. of Wellsburg, NY, special niece and nephew Matthew and Maribeth Matthews, brothers and sisters; Robert of Ohio, Frances, Betty and Lewis all of Elmira, NY, Phyllis of Oregon, 31 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.Kenneth was predeceased by: mother; Novilla Gladys Mathews, brothers; Carl and Leo, and son; Richard. He was retired from Chemung County Highway Department where he worked for many years.Kenneth was a foster parent for more than 20 years caring for all who entered his home.At Kenneth?s request, there will be no prior visitation.Following Kenneth?s wishes, he will be cremated at the South Port Crematorium.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904.Anyone wishing may light a ?Candle of Remembrance? at www.olthof.com.