Born August 8, 1978 in State College, he was the son of Richard A. and Gloria (Robinson) Ireland. He was a 1996 graduate of the Clearfield Area High School, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000 and received his Master in Education from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2002.
He was employed by Duquesne University in Pittsburgh as an Assistant Director of Residence Life and was currently employed as the Assistant Director of Housing Operations at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan especially University of Pittsburgh Sports.
On June 3, 2017 in Pittsburgh, he wed the former Amy M. Gross who survives along with his parents of Clearfield, a sister Stacy Stewart of State College, a niece Abby Stewart and a nephew William Stewart.
He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral Services for Matthew Ireland will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Wednesday December 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Stephen D. Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde, PA.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday December 4, 2018 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM and again on Wednesday from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM.
The family suggests contributions be made to Enduring Hearts, Inc. 3600 Dallas Highway Suite 230-350 Mariette, GA 30064 or at enduringhearts.org.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.
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Enduring Hearts Inc.
Suite 230-350
Marietta, GA 30064