Matthew F. Johnson, age 39. Loving son of Beverly Smith (Kevin) and the late Kevin Johnson. Dear brother of Brendan Smith. Cherished grandson of Samanna Peck (Roscoe, deceased), Walter and Dolores Johnson (both deceased), Thaddeus and Evelyn Smith (both deceased). Dear nephew of Melanie Mercer (Jeffery), Timothy Smith, Sharon Meyer (Rick), Darlene Polojack (Sam), Kelly Pallay (Damon). Also survived by cousins and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 1:00-5:00 PM at the A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Home, 18149 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH, with a closing prayer service at 5:00 PM.

Friends will again be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, the funeral hour, with the Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Ridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Common Ground Church, 16670 Bagley Road, Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at heavnerandcutright.com. Arrangements in WV entrusted to the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel.

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