Carole R. (Mundy) Nottingham Matthews, age 82, of Linden, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at UPMC Susquehanna. Carole was born on May 3, 1941, in Williamsport, to the late Carl R. Mundy and Jeanne I. (Walters) Young. She was lovingly raised by her stepfather, John E. Young, Sr.
Carole was a graduate of South Williamsport High School Class of 1960. She dedicated many years of her life to working at Savoy Furniture, where she made lasting friendships and contributed to the success of the company. Outside of work, she had a wide range of interests that brought her joy. Carole was a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan and always cheered them on. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and she never missed any of their sporting events. Carole cherished spending time with her family and found relaxation at her river lot. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling for the Moose, YMCA and ABC leagues, as well as creating beautiful floral arrangements.
As a member of the American Legion Post 36 in Jersey Shore and as the Senior Regent of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #214, Carole actively participated in community organizations. She was especially proud to have been pinned as the Senior Regent in Las Vegas.
In addition to her parents and stepfather, Carole was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Nottingham, Sr., two sons, Richard F. “Rich” Matthews, Jr. and James E. Nottingham, Jr., a sister, Anna Jean Bryan, and a sister-in-law, Kay Mundy.
Left to cherish Carole’s memory are her sons, Kristian (Nicki) Matthews of Montoursville; and James E. W. Nottingham; daughters, Heidi Hauke, Christel (Fred) Hamman both of Williamsport; and Linnea (Daniel) Delfine of Freeland; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Carl R. Mundy, John E. (Debbie) Young, Jr., and Christopher (Tina) Young; her life partner of 40 years, George Hawkins of Linden; and her second husband, Richard F. Matthews, Sr. of Williamsport. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at noon at Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation & Funeral Home, located at 500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport with Pastor John Butler officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend a public viewing from 11am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Montoursville Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted by the family. Donations can also be made in Carole’s name to the National Breast Cancer Foundation at http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/?form=donate.
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