Matthew J. STAHLEY, 49, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 23, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.  Born January 9, 1977, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Gary B. and Jamie L. Piperato Stahley.  

Matthew was a pure soul who brought joy to everyone he met.  Born with Down syndrome, he worked hard to overcome his challenges always with a smile on his face.  He rode his bike like a whirlwind, won medals in special Olympics for sprinting, and was an ambassador of goodwill at his sibling’s ball games.  

Matt greeted everyone, strangers and friends alike, with a smile and outstretched hand or a hug.  His greatest talent was making people smile and laugh.  He enjoyed scary movies, music, and dogs.  Matt was proud to be an uncle to his nieces and nephews and enjoyed going to their sporting events; he was always their biggest fan.  Anyone who ever met Matt has a fond memory or a funny story to share about him.  We were blessed to have him in our family and will miss him greatly.  

Surviving are: his parents, Gary and Jamie Stahley of Ulysses; five siblings, Sarah Osgood of Coudersport, Aaron (Janelle) Stahley of Ulysses, Rebekah Reynolds of Coudersport, Rachel (Aaron) Palmatier of Wellsville, and Ben (Heather) Stahley of Coudersport; seven nieces and three nephews, Joplin Osgood, Sheamus Osgood, Paiton Whipple, Ayden Whipple, Emmarie Whipple, Devin Stahley, Ella Stahley, Averee Palmatier, Taylor Palmatier, and Addy Palmatier; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.  

Services will be private. Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.