West, Matthew A., age 38, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Dayton on September 17, 1977. He is survived by parents: Russ and Sue West; sister, Karen West (Derek Gullett), numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a very special nephew Kellen Mutter. Matt was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, as well as a very talented artist. He left us with many happy memories and will be greatly missed. He attended St. Luke, Carroll, Beavercreek schools, as well as Sinclair Community College. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Church of the Ascension, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service; inurnment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to We Care Arts at www.wecarearts.org or St. Helen School at www.sthelenschl.org in Matt’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.