Mary Mattis, 98, of Kinzua Ave., in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday morning (Oct. 25) at the Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren.  She was born on April 6, 1924, in Ludlow, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Sorokes) Kerekanich.  On Oct. 30, 1945, she married Paul Mattis, who preceded her in death.

Mary had lived in Spokane, WA for a period of time, while her husband was stationed with the US Army Air Forces at Geiger Field.  She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, but had worked at both the Shirt Factory in Kane and the Lutheran Home at Kane.  She enjoyed her family and was loved deeply by all of them.  Mary had a pleasant demeanor, a good sense of humor, and enjoyed painting, adult coloring, playing the accordion and watching Hallmark movies and HGTV shows.

She is survived by one son Ron (Wendy Dolphin) Mattis of Kane; two daughters Rosemary (Ronald) Swanson of Kane and Elizabeth (Donald) Gabriel of Meadville; five granddaughters, Kimberly (Chuck) Irvin of Russell, Lisa Swanson of Kane, Melanie Swanson of Lakeland, FL, Melissa (Tim) Burns of Woods Cross, UT and Allison (Charles) Lukach of Guys Mills; two grandsons, Donald Gabriel of Venango and Dillon Mattis of Ft. Collins, CO; Six great-granddaughters, Shana Wojcik, Camille Hagins, Jessica Burns, Ashley Burns, Cassidy Burns and Olivia Gabriel; four great-grandsons, Chase Irvin, Joey Wojcik, Taye Hagins and Jacob Gabriel; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Mattis and a granddaughter, Natasha Mattis.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service, which will be conducted on Friday (Oct. 28) at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Callistus Cemetery, with the Rev. William O’Brien, officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Callistus Catholic Church, 342 Chase St. Kane, PA 16735, UPMC-Kane 4372 Route 6, Kane, PA 16735 or to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.