Matthew R. Cush, age 48 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. Born in Canton to the late Eugene and Jeanne (Ehret) Cush, he was a 1986 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School. Matthew was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. He was a NRA Conceal and Carry weapons instructor and a volunteer firefighter for the Bolivar Fire Department. He was the Director of Transportation for Famous Supply and an Air Force veteran. Survived by his wife Emily (Berecek-Reynolds) Cush, children; Elaina (Alex) Migliore of Columbus, Zach Cush of Toledo, Austin Cush, Joelle Cush both of Canton, step-sons Justin and Brandon Bartos both of Canton, brothers Mark Cush of Bolivar, Mike (Deb) Cush of Columbus, sisters Michele (Lenny) Herman of Parma. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Christ the Servant Parish with Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano, celebrant. Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The funeral procession will form at the church Monday morning.