Matthew John Nave, 18, of Akron, passed away suddenly January 19. Born June 8, 1983 in Ravenna, Ohio, he has been a resident of Akron most of his life. Matthew attended Ellet High School. He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Julia Rausch. Matt leaves his love to his parents Bill and Joyce Nave; his brother James (Christy) Nave; nephew Anthony; grandmothers Jane Nave and Teresa Milan; aunts and uncles Jayne (Dennis) Brunty, Janis (Larry) Testa, James (Patty) Milan, Michael Nave, and John Nave, many cousins and friends, also survived by his biological parents Shirley and Harold Ford; brother Jason. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 23 at Glendale Cemetery. Family and friends will be recieved Tuesday, January 22, from 4 - 8 pm at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd.