Matthew Allen Tate "Matt"

Matthew Allen Tate “Matt”, Gans, Pa.

     Matthew Allen Tate, “Matt” 53 of Gans, Pa. passed away at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

     He was born November 1, 1969 in Uniontown, Pa.

     Preceding him in  death were his parents, Bob and Nancy Tate, infant brother, Robert Tate, Jr. and maternal and paternal grandparents.

     Surviving are his wife, Shelley Tanner Tate; daughter, Camryn Holly Tate; sisters, Twila Dennis (Darwin), Sherry Metz (Carl), Audrey Tate (Arnold) and Jenny Miller; step children, Jillian Pastorius and Mason Pastorius; father-in-law, Mark Tanner (Dolores); sisters-in-law, Kimberley Adams (Gordon Arnold) and Beth Guthrie (Kevin); brother-in-law, Mark Tanner (Amy) and numerous beloved nieces and nephews who all absolutely adored Uncle Matt, as well as many friends that will greatly miss him.

     Matt is a veteran of the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division, serving in the Desert Storm Operation.

     He worked as a truck driver, employed by Valley Bulk Transport.

     Matt enjoyed life with the greatest sense of humor, nobody could make you laugh better than him. He took great pride in his home and loved to be there just doing projects. He loved his family fiercely.

     The family will greet friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home. 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

     Military Rites will be accorded by General Marshall Amvets Post 103.

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