Anthony Michael Mattia, 23, died unexpectedly at home in Lancaster on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Alfreda Pittman Mattia of Willow Street and the late Michael A. Mattia.

Anthony graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in 2005 and then from YTI Career Institute in 2006 after studying motorcycle mechanics. An avid motorcyclist and mechanic, he had been a partner in CE Cycles in Mount Joy. Anthony currently worked as a cook at WOW Café and Winery in Lancaster.  He enjoyed time spent hiking with friends at Tucquan Glen.

Surviving are his mother Alfreda Mattia and her companion Ron Rinier, Willow Street; grandmothers Sandra Lee Mattia, New Providence and Nohmi Pittman, Quarryville; aunt Alberta, wife of Michael Gehron, Cochranville; and his uncle Albert, husband of Denise Pittman, Hustontown, PA.

A Viewing will take place on Monday, April 26, 2010, from 1-3 PM, followed by the Funeral at 3 PM with Pastor John Smucker officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com