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Obituary: Peter James “Gunner” Mathis, 69, Lyons
Falls
Published: November 10, 2026
By: Provided by Mills Funeral Home
Peter James
“Gunner” Mathis
 LYONS FALLS - Peter James
“Gunner” Mathis, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November
8, 2026.
He was born on
September 17, 1957, in Lowville, New York, a son of the late Donald and
Mary Hoffman Mathis. Pete earned his Auto Tech Certificate from BOCES in
Glenfield while in high school graduated from South Lewis Central School
with the Class of 1976 . Throughout his working
years, Pete was employed by several local mechanic shops before concluding
his career as a master craft mechanic with Carbone Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in
Boonville, New York.
Pete was a
lifelong member of the Moose River Fish and Game Club, where he enjoyed
spending time outdoors as an avid hunter and sportsman. Whether he was
spending time with his family, feeding and watching his birds, or building
model cars, he was most content at home. Pete was a simple man.
Pete is survived
by his beloved wife of 37 years, Sherry; four children, Derick (Vicki)
Luther and their children, Lanelle and Martin; MaryJane Pricer and her
children, Carter, Kairi, and Kendall; Shela (Dean) Stone and their
daughter, Lagertha; and Elaine Mathis and her daughter, Ivy Carr; three
siblings, Mike (Kathy) Mathis, Donna Mathis, and David Mathis; and several
nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was
predeceased by his brother and best friend, Lawrence Mathis, and his
sister-in-law, Maggie Mathis.
A graveside
service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Wildwood Cemetery in Lyons Falls with Deacon
Robert Kraeger presiding. There are no calling hours. Memorial
contributions may be made in Pete's memory to the Moose River Fish and Game
Club, 3732 Davis Bridge Road, Lyons Falls, N.Y. 13368. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Mills Funeral Home of Boonville.
To share a
condolence with Pete's family, please visit Mills Funeral
Home.
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