Joanne Kline Mattern, 80, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 27, 2013 while on vacation with her husband and daughters in Bermuda.

A lifetime resident of Lancaster, she was the wife of Kenneth H. Mattern of Lancaster, and the daughter of the late Ellis and Lola (Welchans) Kline.

She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church.

Joanne was a 1951 graduate of McCaskey High School, a 1955 graduate of Millersville State University, and a 1959 graduate of Pennsylvania State University.  She was employed by the Lancaster School District as an elementary teacher and the Hempfield School District as a Reading Specialist.  She was a life member of the NEA (National Education Association) and the PSAR (Lancaster County Chapter of Retired Teachers).

Surviving in addition to her husband of 51 years are two daughters:  Lisa A., wife of John Woods, Jr. of Bensalem and Debra M., wife of Dale Duespohl of Hurricane, WV; and four grandchildren:  Matthew and Lauren Duespohl and Joshua and Christine Woods.  She was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers.

Private services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family; however, the family will receive friends from 12 pm to 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Rd., Lancaster, PA  17601 for a time of sharing and a light lunch.

Kindly omit flowers.  Memorial contributions in Joanne's memory may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church for the library at the above address, or to the charity of your choice. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100