Kevin K. Mattern
Kevin K. Mattern, 46, formerly of Turbotville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009, in the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.
Born in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, Sunday Sept. 9, 1962, he was the son of the late W. James and Betty L. (Wertz) Mattern.
Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Warrior Run High School. While attending high school, Kevin was the first place winner of the Williamsport Area Community College’s 1981 Local Arc Welding contest. The purpose of the contest was to give students an opportunity to display their skills in shielded metal arc welding. He was last employed as a welder by the Strick Corp. at Washingtonville. Kevin greatly enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and jet skiing.
He is survived by one daughter, Jade Emerald Mattern, Goodyear, Ariz.; one sister, JoAnn L. Moore, Watsontown; two brothers, W. James Mattern Jr., Virginia Beach, Va., Steven L. Mattern, York; five nieces and nephews; and one great niece. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by one niece, Heather Mattern.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 24, 2009, from the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 108 N. Main St., Muncy, with Reverend Michael C. Reece, pastor of the Delaware Run Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment was held at Montoursville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, 215 E. Water St., Muncy, PA 17756.
Please visit www.betzerfuneral.com to sign the guestbook or send and e-condolence.