Matthew A. Rapp, 51, of Schnecksville, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 15, 2026. He shared more than 17 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Tanya (Snyder) Rapp. Born on March 28, 1975, in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Anthony G. Rapp, Jr. and Janice M. (Lipsky) Rapp.

Matt graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School, Class of 1993, and DeSales University in 2001. He dedicated more than 20 years of his career to Olympus America, serving as Associate Manager of the Supply Chain.

An avid golfer, Matt was a proud member of Woodstone Country Club and cherished the friendships and memories made on the course. A loyal Philadelphia sports fan, he followed his teams with great enthusiasm. He also enjoyed traveling with his family, creating many treasured memories. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and family man.

Matt was deeply committed to his community and to supporting young people. He volunteered with the Schnecksville Playground Association and most recently served as President of the Parkland High School Golf Booster Club. He proudly carried on his family's legacy through the Anthony G. Rapp High Drive Foundation and golf tournament. He also found great joy in coaching baseball, sharing his love of the game and encouraging countless young athletes along the way.

Matt was a parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Parish and a former parishioner of St. Ursula Catholic Church.

Matt will be remembered for his kind heart, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. He touched many lives through his quiet acts of kindness and his willingness to lend a helping hand. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife Tanya, he was a proud father to Jacob Rapp at home and Julian Nalesnik and his girlfriend, Taylor Krumwiede of Allentown; brothers, Anthony W. Rapp and his wife, Kelly of Hilltown Twp., and Christopher D. Rapp and his wife, Leann of Allentown; his sister, Elizabeth H. "Beth" Rapp-Steltz of Fountain Hill. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ed Steltz, and his cousin, Stephen Rapp.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway Fountain Hill. Calling hours will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 and also on Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass in the church. Burial will be at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Matt's name to the Parkland High School Golf Booster Club, P.O. Box 51 Orefield, PA 18069.