Matt D. Tuomala

matt tuomala

October 5, 1951 ~ May 28, 2017

Matt D. Tuomala, age 65, of Harpersfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born October 5, 1951 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Helen (Dusenbury) and Charles Tuomala. Matt married Carolyn Whited-Hardin in Geneva, Ohio on June 23, 2014. Matt was a member of Geneva VFW and the Geneva Eagles. He began coaching the Cork Little League when he was 16 years old. He coached until his son Jon was 18. He enjoyed planting his garden every year to share with his family and friends. He loved to play horseshoes, bowling and was an avid Ohio State Fan. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Tuomala; son, Jon Tuomala; brother, Jeffrey (Abby) Tuomala. step-children, Heather Hardin, Trina (David Warren) Cesnik, Mike Hardin, Matthew Hardin; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; Kirk Matteson; and step-father John Matteson. Friends will be received on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the The Behm Family Funeral Home 175 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041, with a service to follow at 12:30 p.m. Final resting place will be Harpersfield Cemetery. The VFW auxiliary will be doing a color guard service for Matt. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com

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  1. Good memories of Matt in our younger years coaching Little League. Sorry to learn of his passing.


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