Obituary for Matthew James Baugher
Matthew J. Baugher, 53, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at UPMC Hamot, Erie. Matt was born on April 23, 1966 in Fairfax, VA, a son of the late James Eric Baugher, Sr. and Mary Jill Grasinger.
He attended the Oil City Area School District. Matt worked as a contractor for Strickland Homes and later for Hayes Custom Homes for a number of years. Matt enjoyed grilling, hunting, fishing, playing golf, poker, horseshoes, being outdoors, and loved rock- n- roll music. He was affiliated with the Polish National Alliance and the Pulaski Club in Oil City.
In addition to his parents, Matt was preceded in death by a brother, James Eric Baugher, Jr.
Survivors include his son, Matthew Gunner Baugher and his fiance Rashell Delucia of Franklin; a grandson, Conor Baugher of Franklin, a brother Mark Baugher and his wife Connie of Reston, VA; a sister, Judy Baugher of Oil City; four nephews, Mark Baugher of San Diego, CA, Michael Baugher of Reston, VA, Christian Brewster and his wife Amanda of Franklin, and Brody Brewster of Franklin; and a niece Stephanie Laws and her husband Gabe of Boise, ID.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16504.
Memorial contributions can be made to any opioid addiction treatment centers or rehab resources in Western Pennsylvania.
He attended the Oil City Area School District. Matt worked as a contractor for Strickland Homes and later for Hayes Custom Homes for a number of years. Matt enjoyed grilling, hunting, fishing, playing golf, poker, horseshoes, being outdoors, and loved rock- n- roll music. He was affiliated with the Polish National Alliance and the Pulaski Club in Oil City.
In addition to his parents, Matt was preceded in death by a brother, James Eric Baugher, Jr.
Survivors include his son, Matthew Gunner Baugher and his fiance Rashell Delucia of Franklin; a grandson, Conor Baugher of Franklin, a brother Mark Baugher and his wife Connie of Reston, VA; a sister, Judy Baugher of Oil City; four nephews, Mark Baugher of San Diego, CA, Michael Baugher of Reston, VA, Christian Brewster and his wife Amanda of Franklin, and Brody Brewster of Franklin; and a niece Stephanie Laws and her husband Gabe of Boise, ID.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16504.
Memorial contributions can be made to any opioid addiction treatment centers or rehab resources in Western Pennsylvania.