Mathew is survived by five children, Richard (Mia) Harmon and Tonya Harmon, both of St. Louis, Missouri, RoAnna Brown-Walton of Lorain, LaVonda Clinton (Tommy) Brown and Jeanne Clinton (Sean) Cunningham and brother, Ernest (Maria) Harmon, all of Sandusky; and 10 grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.