Robert H. “Skip” Mattern, 86, of Wintersville “There goes Skip”passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born in Steubenville on April 8, 1933 the son of the late Robert W. and Louise Stonebraker Mattern. Skip was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea and retired from Weirton Steel as a machinist. He also owned AC Rentals and the former Western Café and was amember of Mingo Sportman’s. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Tobby Mattern. Skip is survived by his son Jason R. Mattern of Wintersville; daughter-in-law Dreama (Michael aka. Earl) Lamantia of Wintersville; grandchildren Patrick, Emily and Jocelyn Mattern, Jensen Brooks, Vanessa and Stephanie Jackson and John Yanero; great grandchildren Hunter, Aryan, Remmington and Olivia Mattern, Brady, Skylar, James and Bentley Miser. Friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering at Sargus Hall (Behind Blessed Sacrament Church), Saturday, May 11, 2019 from Noon until 2P.M. Memorial contribution may be made to: Jefferson County Humane Society or Wintersville American Legion Post 557.
09/03/2024
Dreama Lamantia
I love you Skip, you wer much more then a father in law, you were my Dad. You were always such a joy to my life, I loved you first day I met you! You helped mentally, physically and emotionally, we shared a great deal of pain together and laughter over the years. I will miss talking with you more then anything. I 💙you with all my heart. May peace and love always be with you💙
09/03/2024
Michael Lamantia
Skip you will be sadly missed, I always looked forward to the holidays and having cook outs and dinners with you. Loved your company, you always made us laugh. Always there to help, you were like a Dad, I took great pride in your friendship, Earl:-)
09/03/2024
Cheryl J Skinner, Military Veterans Musuem
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Robert H. Mattern, give you peace, comfort and strength... Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of .... US Army Veteran, Robert H. Mattern, is "A True American Hero" God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
09/03/2024
Eva Gilson
Jason...So very sorry to hear of your dads passing ...so may memories of him at the western...My deepest sympathies...Love Eva
09/03/2024
Carla Roth
Jason,I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I pray you have peace and comfort in his memories and during this time. Carla Roth
09/03/2024
Dreama Lamantia
I miss you so Skip, they say you never realize what you had till it's gone, this is not true, I held you in my heart daily, I knew the day would come, but I never wanted it to be this way, I just wanted you to fall asleep in your chair. I love you and miss you so much
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