Mary M. Case, 87, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mt. Joy Center.  Born in Palmyra, Mary was the daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (DiNunzio) Mastromatteo.  She was the wife of the late Richard G. Case, who passed away July 2, 2001.

Mary was employed for 40 years as office manager and receptionist at the office of Drs. Cooper and Long, Lancaster County orthodontists.  She was also employed as a photographer, photographing children and graduates, at Shelly Studio in Lancaster for 18 years.

Mary was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  An active alumnus of Sacred Heart Academy, she enjoyed playing cards.  Mary had a great gift of hospitality, and loved spending time with friends and family.

Mary is survived by her siblings, Ida Mae Maio, wife of Pat, of Omaha, NE, Sam Masters, husband of Dorothy, of Lancaster, Michael A. Mastromatteo, husband of Rosa, of Lancaster, Sister Vivian Mary Mastromatteo C.S.C., of Kensington, MD, Gilda Henry of Lancaster, and Edward M. Mastromatteo of Lancaster.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Pasquale, Nicholas, and Richard, and two sisters, Martha, and Frances.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 3, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with Rev. Daniel C. Mitzel as Celebrant.  A viewing will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602 Thursday evening from 6 until 8 PM with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:30 PM.  There will be a viewing at the funeral home Friday morning from 9 until 10 AM.  Interment will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, or to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.