Kathy Elaine Mattison

Kathy Heid Mattison, 46, of Gnadenhutten, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from Aultman Hospital at Canton following a strong and courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

A daughter of Kenneth and Doris “Jackie” (Kohler) Heid of Stone Creek, Kathy was born January 16, 1969 at Dover, Ohio.

Kathy graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1987. She then continued her education at Kent State University graduating in 1989 with an Associate’s in Business degree. Kathy was employed by the Indian Valley School District as a cook.

She was a lifelong resident of the area and was active in her community. Kathy was a former Daisy’s Girl Scout leader, former treasurer for Gnadenhutten Little League Baseball, a Bible School teacher and a pre-school teacher. She was also a member of AFSCME, a former member of the NRA, and a member of Wild Ohio and the Farm Bureau.

In her spare time she enjoyed fishing and hunting, trap shooting, reading, playing cards and board games. Kathy also enjoyed vacationing at Parent Lake Lodge in Quebec where there were no electronics but plenty of family time, fishing and serene nature. She also enjoyed following the Pittsburgh Steelers whom she adored immensely.

Kathy was a woman of great faith who praised and worshiped her Lord, prayed daily and also prayed with her children nightly.

It was an honor and privilege for Kathy to be the daughter of Kenny and Jackie; to be the mother of Tyler and Sarah Mattison both of Gnadenhutten; the sister of Karen and her husband Timothy Marzec of Leo, Indiana; the aunt of Kyle and Courtney Marzec and a cousin, friend and neighbor to many others.

Kathy was preceded in death by twin infant brothers, Keith and Karl Heid, her paternal grandparents, John and Grace Heid and her maternal grandparents, Dennis and Helen Kohler.

In keeping with Kathy’s wishes cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover. Her family will receive friends on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. A memorial service celebrating Kathy’s life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Brian Flood officiating.

Contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory to the Mattison Education Fund c/o First National Bank of Dennison, 130 North Walnut Street, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629.