John P. Mathews, age 68, passed away January 3, 2016. Loving husband of 43 years to Linda Mathews (nee Saum). Son of the late S. Paul and Thelma Mathews (nee Cornn). Brother of Stanley Mathews and the late Kenneth Mathews. Brother-in-law of Bill Saum (Laurie), Elaine Saum, Judy Brown (Larry) and Heather Mathews. Uncle of Lisa Petrina (Chris), Mark Mathews (Deanna), Krista Baker, Danielle Anderson, Christy Leguillon (Mark), Jeremy Saum (Laura) and Johanna Almstead (Michael). Great uncle of Jillian and Ally Petrina, Clay and Camryn Mathews, Tony, Emily and Tristan Neal, Kelsy and Kylee Anderson, Abigail Leguillon, Luke Saum and Tilia Almstead. Very dear friend of Ron Dreffer. Former teacher at Wyoming City Schools. John enjoyed photography; guiding students and helping people develop a love of all things in nature. He and Linda pursued their love of travel by visiting all 50 states and many foreign countries. As a member of Sycamore Presbyterian Church and a long-time friend to YMCA Camp Kern, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to YMCA Camp Kern Strong Kids Scholarship Fund or to Sycamore Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, in John's memory. Friends will be received Saturday, January 9 from 10 AM-12 PM at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, where a Memorial Service will be held at 12 PM. Inurnment Sycamore Presbyterian Church Columbarium. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140