Matthew L. Siebieda

November 27, 1919 - April 5, 2018

11/27/1919 - 04/05/2018

Past Services

Visitation
Sunday April 08, 2018
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Bellaire Chapel
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday April 09, 2018
Holly Memorial Gardens
P.O. Box 36
Colerain, OH 43916
740-546-3351 | Directions
Service
Monday April 09, 2018
9:30 am
St. John Catholic Church
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-0051 | Directions

Matthew L. Siebieda, 98, of Bellaire, OH passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1919 in Wheeling, WV one of nine children of Joseph and Antonina Drobek Siembieda.

Matthew worked at Wheeling Steel and Ormet. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Disabled American Veterans, United Steel Workers and Bellaire Son’s of Italy. Everyone knew Matthew as Matt, always full of life and love for his family, church and country.
He served in WW II with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division which saw combat in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, Germany and Austria for 531 consecutive days which included participating in six independent invasions in Europe. He was wounded twice and shrapnel which could not be removed, returned to join his troops in battle which earned him several medals including the Purple Heart. He was an avid story-teller of his life as a soldier to help keep alive the memory of his fellow soldiers and to remind all the sacrifices made by many. You would never see Matt without his army cap which he wore proudly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Joseph, Jr. (Virginia), William (Betty), Walter and John Siebieda; sisters, Stella (Steve) Kussick and Wanda (Harry) Porter; brothers-in-law, John Horbatak and Vernie (Eileen) Cetorelli; nephew, Johnny Horbatak.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Frieda Cetorelli Siebieda; his son, Larry (Lillian) Siebieda and daughter, Paula Siebieda, both of Bellaire; grandchildren, Jeremy Siebieda of Bridgeport and Kathy (Brian) Logan of Atlanta; his sister, Helen Horbatak; sisters-in-law, Shirley Siebieda and Mary Belot; brother-in-law, Vondi Cetorelli; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 5-8 pm at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, OH with a Vigil Service at 7:45 pm. Sons of Italy service at 7:30 pm in the funeral home.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 am at St. John Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Heusel as celebrant. Entombment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Belmont County Veterans Association at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital by going to “TMCFunding.com”

Share your thoughts and memories of Matt with his family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com

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Marty Maness
5 years ago

Larry, Lillian and family. We’re so sorry to hear or Mr. Siebieda’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Marty and Lorraine

Joe and Mary DeGenova
5 years ago

Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Rita Cetorelli Border
5 years ago

I am so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. My God grant you peace knowing that he is standing in the presence of his Heavenly Father.

Dennis R Albaugh
5 years ago

My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Siebieda. Denny Albaugh

Dale Alexander Bridgeport, OH
5 years ago

My prayers go out to my classmate, Larry Siebieda, and to all members of his extended family. I share your loss and grief and convey my hope that God give you strength to mourn your loss and move on. Know that your father will be looking down on all of you until you reunite with him in Heaven.

Cheryl J Skinner, WV Patriot Guard
5 years ago

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of Matthew L. Siebieda, give you peace, comfort and strength…

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….

US Army Veteran, Matthew L. Siebieda, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†

† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †