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Sean W. Matheny Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1974
Date of Passing Mar 07, 2022
About CLINTON - Sean W. Matheny, 66, passed away on March 7, 2022 after a life of service to his community and family.
Sean was born in Millersburg, Ohio. After graduating from Kenmore High School, he joined Akron's Police Training Academy. He began his career with the Akron Police Department in 1980. During his 24 years of service, he achieved the rank of Sergeant, the title of Detective, and became a certified polygraph examiner. He served as a Union Representative, Vice President, and President of F.O.P. Lodge 7. After retirement, he founded a private polygraph service, Matheny Polygraph L.L.C.
He was a man of many interests and talents. In his early life he was a Golden Gloves Champion. Later, this love of boxing transitioned to reporting, managing, and training fighters, and ring announcing. He was adept at woodwork, a talented musician, and loved to travel.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 42 1/2 years, Cyndi; son, Aaron Matheny of Barberton; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kelly Matheny of Norton; grandson, Jericho Matheny of Willoughby Hills.
Family and friends may visit on March 31, 2022 from 4-7 pm at Silva - Hostetler Funeral Home, 1199 Wooster Road West, Barberton, OH 44203. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Sean are invited to donate to the American Kidney Fund. To view the full obituary, share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.silva-hostetler.com
Sean W. Matheny