Obituary of Norbert J. Matula

MATULA – Norbert J., 72 of Ebensburg, passed away peacefully July 17, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family Born February 9, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph S. and Louise (Wagner) Matula.  Survived by wife, the former Debra (Hinton) Matula, to whom he was married 45 years;  daughter, Charity (Matt) Reihart, Ebensburg; son, Matthew (Laura) Matula, Altoona; and grandchildren:  Mariah Reihart (Tanner) Hutchison; and Simeon, Louisa, Judah, Charlotte, and Asher Matula.  Norbert had been employed as a Diesel/Electric Technician for the former C & I Railroad in Colver, and served as Shop Supervisor for the Everett Railroad from 1997 to 2010.  He loved spending time with his family and teaching his grandchildren about his passion for farming and railroading.  He also loved working for and serving his Lord as a member and deacon at the Ebensburg Evangelical Bible Church, Revloc, and enjoyed his travel to Israel.  Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TUESDAY at the Ebensburg Evangelical Bible Church, 130 Belair Street, Revloc, Pa.  15948, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY at the church, Pastor Clifford Richey IV, officiating.  Interment at Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Norbert’s memory may be made to his church building fund at the address above.  Arrangements are in the care of the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg.  Condolences to the family may be left at www.askew-houser.com