James R. Mathews

James R. Mathews, age 72 of Lordstown, Ohio, died at his home on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Linnie Platt Mathews. Jim graduated from Lordstown High School and attended Cornell University. He worked in grocery management for many years for various stores. He also worked for Trumbull County Country Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Patricia Tustin, whom he marriedn on March 2, 2013; his only daughter, Vicki (Tony) Vardon of Stow; his grandchildren, Ashley Bonk of Struthers, MaryAnn Bonk of Kent, and Greg "Jimmy" Bonk of Alliance; three great-grandchildren, Zaiden, Lyric, and Caiden. Also surviving is his brother, Edward (Eleanor) Mathews of Oklahoma, and his Aunt Betty Smith of Hartford. Other than his parents, James was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Carrie Cherry; and an infant son. Memorial services will be held at the Lordstown Christian Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place in the Lordstown Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lane Family Funeral Homes-Austintown Chapel.