Robert M. Mattern, 79, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at his Lancaster home.  Born in Lancaster and raised in Cabbage Hill area, he was the son of the late Richard and Henrietta (Black) Mattern.  Robert was the loving husband to Katherine (Harbold) Mattern.

He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School.  He worked as a salesman for many years at Shearer Industrial Supply Company.  Robert enjoyed playing golf and collected stamps and coins.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by a son, Marty Mattern of Lancaster.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 with Pastor Dana Statler officiating.  Family and friends will be received from 10-11 AM at the funeral home.  Interment will be private and at the family's convenience at Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Robert's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org/ .  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661