Matthew Ranck

Matthew Adam "Muggs" Ranck, of Spartanburg, SC, died peacefully surrounded by family at Medical University South Carolina on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the age of 56. Born December 2, 1959, in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late Robert Burrell Ranck and Irene Kandel Ranck. Matthew is survived by his wife, Karen Mainor of Williamsburg, VA; children, Nick Bonyata of Columbia, SC, Hannah Ranck of Brooklyn, NY, and Karli Mainor of Williamsburg, VA; siblings, Robert Ranck of Portland, OR and Ellen Ranck Hoel of Tampa, FL. A 1978 graduate of Bayside High School, Matthew married Karen, a sweetheart from his days as camp counselor at Camp Makemie Woods, Barhamsville, VA, in 2013. He had one child, Hannah, from a previous marriage with Annabelle Sparks of Morehead, KY, and was legal guardian and father to both Nick and Karli. After leaving his longtime position with The New York Times Company, he successfully embarked on his own computer technology and sound recording company, Running Time. He was known across Spartanburg County as the kindest and funniest computer repairman in town, always a smile at the ready. Matthew was an accomplished musician and spent many joyful years on and off stage performing with his musical groups. He was also an active and dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church and often volunteered to perform for events. A Life Celebration will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Trinity United Methodist Church. 626 Norwood St., Spartanburg, SC 29302. All are welcome to attend the celebration of Matthew's life. A reception will follow the service. Condolences and inquiries may be sent to his daughter at [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to The American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29615 online at https://donatenow.heart.org. The family would like to thank our Makemie Woods and Trinity UMC families, and our many dear friends for their outpouring of prayers, love and support, as well as the doctors and caregivers at both MUSC and Geisinger Health System in Danville, PA for their incredible work. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Matthew Adam Ranck please visit our Sympathy Store.