Matthew Stanley Schafer, 60, passed away on February 28, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1959, in Tempe, AZ, son of Dolores M Finley (David), of Roswell, GA and the late Lewis L Schafer of Uniontown.

Matt, like his father and grandfather before him, was a master carpenter and worked in the construction field his whole life. He was a strategic thinker with a knack for solving difficult problems. He was a voracious reader with an insatiable desire for learning, and he scanned the night skies frequently with his telescope. A gifted artist, Matt had a quirky sense of humor that was on display in the coloring and comic books that he created.

Matt was an avid hunter and he greatly enjoyed cooking for his friends and their hunting parties.

Matt's family would like to especially thank Jeff and Holly WIlliams and Tom and Beatrice Rich, Gary Jordan, and the rest of the crew at Tom Rich farms for their great kindness and love for Matt.

A memorial will take place this summer at the "Self Place" in Smoke Hole, WV. That spot became Matt's happy place and we thank the Cowan family for providing Matt and his friends that special spot as their retreat.

Matt is also survived by his two sisters - Bonnie Schafer (Chattanooga, TN), Tammy Pal and her husband Tom Pal (Lopez Island, WA) and his two nephews, Caleb Pal (Lopez Island, WA) and Brian Pal (Bellevue, WA).

Matt will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc. 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, Pa.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .