Matthew Alan Styer, 30, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Dec. 19. He died after living courageously with leukemia for a year and a half. Matt was born on Sept. 22, 1981, in Sellersville, Pa. to parents Alan and Grace (Witmer) Styer and grandparents Kermit and Edna Styer and Ralph and Doris Witmer. He grew up in Telford, Pa. and Greenford, Ohio. He was very active as a boy and known in high school for his skills in both soccer and football. He grew up to be an amazing cook, avid bicyclist, and creative designer and photographer. He loved to travel and go on adventures. His favorite thing to do was make meals to share with friends. Matt attended Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., graduating in 2005 with a degree in Communications. He then worked for EMU as a graphic designer, where he left his mark by redesigning the alumni magazine. At EMU, he met many amazing friends including his future wife, Lindsay Martin. He moved to Philadelphia in 2008 to be near Lindsay and start a masters program in digital design at Philadelphia University. Matt and Lindsay were recently married on Sept. 24, 2011, at his grandparents' farm in Salem. It was a beautiful day, where friends and family shared in celebrating Matt and Lindsay's deep love, a day where Matt's bold and creative personality could be seen in every detail. Matt is survived by his wife, Lindsay Martin Styer; his parents, Alan Styer and Grace Witmer Styer; his brother, Jon; his sister, Amanda; his grandparents, Ralph and Doris Witmer; 24 aunts; and 31 cousins. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at the Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. A private graveside service will follow. The family will hold calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Old North Church. Arrangements are being made by the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana. Donations in Matt's memory can be made to North End Greenway in Harrisonburg, Va. Friends may visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to view this obituary, sign the guest registry, or send private condolences online.