Matthew Webster Russell, of Reisterstown, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Carroll Hospital in Westminster. He was born on January 24, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Thomas and Mary Russell.

Mr. Russell was a building service engineer for 30 years with Baltimore County Public Schools and worked at Franklin Elementary School in Reisterstown
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He enjoyed reading, spending time with his grandchildren and adored his dog Benji, who died two years ago.

He is survived by his children Jennifer Siwak and her husband Christopher of Finksburg, Jesse Russell of Sparks, Travis Russell of Reisterstown, grandchildren Carter Siwak, Ryan Siwak, Eli Russell and Brady Russell, siblings Veronica Ganjon of Westminster, Albert Russell of Reisterstown, Anthony Russell of Reisterstown, Michael Russell of Owings Mills, Mary Gallup of Bel Air, Mark W. Russell and his wife Linda of Reisterstown. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends at the Eline Funeral Home, 11824 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown, MD on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 3-5 & 7-9pm. Mass of Christain Burial on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10am, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 101 Church Lane, Pikesville, MD . Interment in Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials in his name to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 will be appreciated.