Robert L. Mattern
Robert L. Mattern, 90, of Philipsburg, PA and formerly of Osceola Mills, PA, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Windy Hill Village, PSL in Philipsburg, PA.
Born on June 8, 1932, in Osceola Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Howard & Ruth (Bateman) Mattern. He married Ruth E. Sankey on April 9, 1955, in Osceola Mills, PA; she survives at home.
He was a member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of VFW Post 5020 in Osceola Mills, PA, a member of the Osceola Mills Historical Society, a member of the Osceola Mills Community Library, and a Life Member of Columbia Fire Company.
Robert was retired from the former Cerro Copper and Brass Co. as a Forge Press Operator.
He was a 1950 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elizabeth Konkle; a daughter-in-law, Danene Mattern; and a son-in-law, Wayne Jones.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by two daughters, Pamela Jones of Osceola Mills, PA and Jo Ellen Simcox & her husband David of Philipsburg, PA; a son Robert L. Mattern, II of Warren, PA; a sister, Eloise O’Brien of Palmyra, PA; seven grandchildren, Jessica Jones, Jeremy Jones, Zachary Mattern, Kara Hess, Benjamin Simcox, Katelynn Haney and Lauren Simcox; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA. Pastor Gloria Montgomery will officiate. Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at the church.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LLC in Osceola Mills, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com.
