Dorothy Mathias, Member of Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren, Dies at 95
By Gwen
Posted Oct 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Dorothy Maust Mathias, 95, a member of the Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren in Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2026, at The Regency of Augusta in Fishersville. Born on December 18, 1930, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Sylvester and Elizabeth (Opal) Maust.
Mathias worked as a billing clerk for the former Smith’s Transfer and was actively involved in her church community. She was a devoted member of the Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren, a denomination known for its emphasis on simplicity, community, and service. Her faith was a central part of her life, as reflected in her participation in church activities and her commitment to its values.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. “Bill” Mathias, Sr., and her sister, Eleanor Pearson. Survivors include her children, Jody Wiseman and David, William Mathias, Jr., and Betty Mathias; her sisters, Lois Maust and Mary Shuman; her grandchildren, Lauren Wiseman and William Mathias, III; and her great-grandchildren, Bella Wiseman and Grayson Combs.
A graveside service was scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at the same church. Pastor Dwight Roetto was set to officiate both services. The family invited friends and relatives to a visitation on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions to Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren or the Hospice Foundation General Fund. Relatives and friends could also share condolences and memories online through the funeral home’s website.
The life and legacy of Dorothy Mathias reflect the values of faith, community, and service that are central to the Church of the Brethren. As Proverbs 18:17 reminds us, “The first to present his case seems right, until another comes forward and questions him.” Her life, lived with integrity and devotion, serves as a testament to the enduring impact of faith in action.
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