Matthew John Larkin, 33, of Lancaster, died Monday, December 30, 2013. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of John F. Larkin of Lancaster and the late Christine (Ruof) Larkin.

A member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Matthew was an avid basketball player and Penn State fan. He was kind, loving, and got along with everyone; he was everyone's friend.

Matthew was a graduate of St. Leo's and completed high school in 1999.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Erin Larkin of Philadelphia; and his maternal grandmother, Betty Sneeringer of Lancaster.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, January 3, 2014 at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Ranck Ave., Lancaster with the Rev. Peter I. Hahn officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 12 PM Friday at Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz prior to the graveside. A Funeral Liturgy with the recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 11:30 at the funeral home.