Background
Mathay, John Preston was born on January 27, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Howard Ellsworth and Mary Clara (Siple) Mathay.
small business owner elementary school educator
Mathay, John Preston was born on January 27, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Howard Ellsworth and Mary Clara (Siple) Mathay.
B History, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 1964; Certified Teaching, Cleveland State University, 1972; postgraduate, Michigan State University, 1964-1965; Master of Education, Westminster College, New Wilmington, 1986.
Cabinet maker Artisian Cabinet, Orwig Cabinets, Cleveland and Howland, Ohio, 1970—1972. Teacher Urban Community School, Cleveland, 1972—1973, Pymatuning Valley Schools, Andover, 1973—2004. Retired, 2004; proprietor F and I Leather Products, since 2005.
Cross country coach, 7th and 8th grade track coach Pymatuning Valley Schools, Andover, Ohio, 1973—2004. Proprietor F. and I. engraving, since 2005.
Board member Badger School Board, Kinsman, Ohio. Trustee Kinsman Library. Trustee, elder Kinsman Presbyterian Church.
Trustee Conneaut History Society, 2006^. Hospice volunteer We. Reserve, since 2005; volunteer Hospice of Western Reserve.
Captain United States Army Reserve, 1966-1969. Member National Education Association (life), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Pymatuning Valley Education Association (president 1975-1976, 91-92, 94-95), Ohio Education Association (life), Ohio Retired Teachers Association (life), Hospice Volumes Western Reserve, American Legion, Rotary (president 1991-1992, secretary 1992-1993, treasurer 1995-1998, Paul Harris fellow), Masons (junior deacon 1984-1985, 32d degree, York Rite commandery), Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Sandra Elizabeth Rhoades, June 9, 1973 (divorced January 1986). Children: Elizabeth Anne, Sarah Susannah. Married Judith Anne Matthy, June 19, 1988.
1 child, Andrew Micah.