Marian J. (Edelen) Matella, 89, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio.
Marian was born July 11, 1928, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Donald and Angela (Kirchgessner) Edelen. She retired as the Assistant Director of Nursing at Ohio Valley Medical Center, after 37 years of service; and was a lifetime member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling. She was also a former member of the St. Michael’s Christian Mothers; the Carroll Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus; the Nurses Association Conference of Obstetrics and Gynecology; the Wheeling Hospital Alumni Association; the Sisters of Saint Joseph Auxiliary; and the Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association..
In addition to her parents, Marian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald J. Matella, in 2005. She is survived by her two children, Patricia “Patti” (Dennis L.) Obyc of Powell, Ohio and Ronald A. (Michelle L.) Matella of Lake Worth, Fla.; eight grandchildren, David Obyc, Katie Obyc, Kerry Smith, Michael Obyc, Kevin Obyc, Matthew Matella, Andrew Matella and Maggie Matella; 11 great-grandchildren; a niece, Cindy Huss (Timothy) Latz; and a nephew, Brian (Cindy) Huss.
Friends will be received Monday, July 16, 2018, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling, from 10 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, with the Rev. Martin Smay as celebrant. Committal service and entombment will follow in the Chapel Mausoleum at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214 (Click Here), or the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center, 125 18th Street, Wheeling WV 26003 (Click Here). Contributions may also be made online at www.TMCfunding.com.
Arrangements by Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
We are so sorry for your loss. Marian was a great woman.
I am so sorry. She and I were in the Handbell Choir together for a number of years. I loved her. May she RIP. May our Lord wrap his comforting arms around all of you. Amen.
As a child and teen, I was very fond of Marian – we lived less than a block from each other. Heartfelt condolences to all the family.
Sincere sympathy for the entire family with many prayers.
I worked with Marian at OVMC for many years and she always had a smile.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a good friend and a special lady.
I am so sorry to hear about Marian’s passing. I have so many memories throughout many years of times spent with Marian and Ron (who was my Godfather). What a joyful reunion she will have with all the 29th Street “gang” who went before her. I hope your many happy memories will bring you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. Treasure your wonderful family memories.
Sorry for your loss. It is through the privilege of prayer, that the bereaved family can experience God’s love and comfort in the most intimate way. May the family find comfort, as you pour out your hearts in prayer to “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” He invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in this time of grief. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. Psalm 55:22
Ronnie and family so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I worked with her at OVMC and she was an excellent supervisor. May God wrap his loving arms around you at this sad time. Prayers for you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my belated condolence. May the God of all comfort, Jehovah, look after you during this most difficult time. In the book of Revelation 21:3,4 there is a beautiful promise He gives where He says that soon will come a time when death, mourning, and tears will be no more. To substantiate what the Bible says about this promise, type the following link into your browser: tinyurl.com/jyp4yl4. May thoughts and scriptures like this be of comfort to you during this most difficult time.