Obituaries
Patty Anne Mentzer, 67
February 22, 2023
Patty Anne Mentzer, 67, of Lancaster, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Marlene (Brooks) Amico and the late Francis Mattern. She was married to her beloved husband Donald Mentzer for over 35 years.
Patty was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked for many years in the payroll and accounting department for Alcoa, now known as Arconic, and retired in 2018. Patty will be affectionately remembered for being an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. She also loved listening to music and dancing. She did many puzzles with her great-granddaughter and loved spending time with her family. She was such a strong woman, and an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to Don, Patty is survived by 4 children: Pamela Rosser (Steve), Eric Fenstermaker (Doreen), Joshua Fenstermaker (Janily), and Wendi Simet (John); 7 grandchildren: Cody, Soraya, Tanner, Cole, Ashlynn, Kaitlynn, and Aiden; great-granddaughter Aubree, and sister Michelle Stanley. She was preceded in death by her father Francis, sister Linda Hosking, and brother David Mattern.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Patty’s name to American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
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Condolences to the Family
February 27, 2023
I am Patti’s aunt. Her father Francis was my brother. After his death we lost contact. I am sorry that I did not know her well but I did know that her famIly was important to her. Thanks Don for taking care of her.
Florence Mattern Freedman
February 27, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Patti. Her father Francis was my brother. After his death we lost contact. Her family was always important to her. Thanks Don for being there for Patti.
Florence Mattern Freedman
February 26, 2023
So sorry to hear about Patti. I am a cousin her same age and have fond memories of her, Linda and sometimes David spending some of the summer with our family for a couple of years. We lost touch when everyone got married and had their own families.
Donna Pirog
February 26, 2023
I am sharing in your sadness as Patty my freind of more than 30 years will be forever missed. I will always remember her laugh and value her friendship. She supported me through the years, always a great listener. We shared a lot of great times and those will always be cherished. Thoughts and prayers to her family which she loved very much and was so proud of. I will always miss you sister!
Kris Baum
February 26, 2023
So sorry to hear about your wife Don
February 26, 2023
I was saddened to learn of Patty’s passing. I had worked with Patty for many, many years. She was always so organized and dedicated to her position. My sincere condolences to her husband and family.
February 25, 2023
Mis Condolencias 🙏 Lydia Berrios
