William H Mattern, age 94, of Valley View, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
He was born on Monday, July 7, 1930, in Hubley Twp, a son of the late Lloyd E Mattern and the late Minnie E (Runkle) Mattern.
Bill worked on the family farm, Savidge Sawmill, coal mining, Felty's Tire Shop, and then at Scamper and Hallmark Trailer Co, prior to his retirement.
He was a member of Tri-Valley Bible Church, Sacramento.
Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to camp, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family.
His wife, Mae A (Martz) Mattern, passed away in 2019. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Dennis L Mattern.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda C (Dale) Klinger of Valley View; two granddaughters, Shelly R (Karl) Williard of Mckanda, IL and Kristy E Newswanger of Valley View; a grandson, Ryan D (Ashley) Klinger of Valley View; eleven great-grandchild, Rayne, Reagan, Rayce, Karly, Zachary, Madison, Brooke, Zane, Kamryn, Kirra, and Karter; a great great granddaughter, Brynlee; a sister, Shirley A Michael of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View.
Burial will be in St. Andrew's United Methodist Cemetery, Sacramento.
Memorial contributions can be made to Tri-Valley Bible Church, PO Box 4, Sacramento PA 17968.
Condolences can be left for the family at
www.buffingtonreed.com
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